I was looking for something to make for Lance and Preston to take as a snack for their father-son campout. Then I remembered this gift in a jar recipe I got at Christmas. It is something that you can adjust to your tastes by adding whatever dried fruit and nuts you want.1 c. semisweet chocolate chips1 c other chips (in this I had butterscotch but you could use peanut butter or whatever)1 c Rice Crispies cereal1/2 c dried fruit (I used craisins, but there's raisins, currants, plums etc.)1/2 c … [Read more...]
Vanilla Ice Cream and Hot Fudge
My sister-in-law Heather and brother-in-law Blaine came over last Saturday and Heather made this vanilla ice cream, which was delicious. So here is the recipe with a picture featuring Heather's hand : )Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream1 c. milk1 c. heavy cream1/2 c. sugar1/2 t. vanillarock salticePut all ingredients in the ice maker.Follow your ice maker's instructions and voila!Delicious ice cream! Top with toppings of your choice, but might I recommend my mom's homemade hot fudge sauce?Hot fudge … [Read more...]
Chicken Rolls
These are a favorite at our house. Even my picky children love them. Hannah actually asks for them. That's a huge motive for me to make these. Other than the fact that they are super easy and delicious. You can freeze them too.You need:6 oz. cream cheese (I just use the whole 8 oz.)4 Tbsp margarine2 c. cooked chicken chopped up (I always use canned chicken)chopped onions, optional2/3 c. dry bread crumbs2 Tbsp. melted margarine2 cans (8 in a can) crescent rollsCombine cream cheese, margarine, … [Read more...]
Baked Cinnamon Chips
I've always love the crustos at Taco Maker. I found this recipethat looks just like them and am excited to make them. Here is the recipe for it. http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/04/baked-cinnamon-chips.html … [Read more...]
Old Fashioned Baked Beans
This came from a Taste of Home magazine and it is my favorite baked beans recipe! It's in a slow cooker so it is way easy. Whenever I make these, there's never any left. I love that it uses canned Pork and Beans. All you do is dump it all in the slow cooker and you are free to kick your feet up with a good book and Diet Coke (or other beverage of your choice, but what else is there. Really).1 pound bacon, cooked, and cut into small pieces1/2 c. chopped onion3 (15 oz) cans of pork and … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Banana Bread
I found this on My Food Storage Deal's blog. It is so yummy! You can also just use all purpose flour too or half and half, but the wheat version tasted really good and not all "healthy". Still an indulsion! It makes 1 loaf.1 ¼ c. sugar½ c. margarine1 c. banana pulp (2 bananas)4 T. sour cream (you can use plain yogurt too, but once I was out of both and used vanilla yogurt and skipped the tsp of vanilla. Worked just fine!)2 eggs1 ½ c. flour1 t. soda1 t. vanilla½ t. saltCream butter and sugar … [Read more...]
Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
I found this on the Cupcake Project's blog. It is perfect for those of us who like to eat cookie dough...yum... 2 C all-purpose flour1/2 t salt3/4 C unsalted butter, melted1 C packed brown sugar1/2 C white sugar1 T vanilla extract4 T milkAny amount of chocolate chips that you wantMix all ingredients in a big bowl. That's it! Eat to your heart's content without salmonella!Note: I add a little more milk when I make this so that it's more like normal cookie dough and not as dry. Also I tone down … [Read more...]
Ultimate Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes and bacon. The end.3 1/2 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth5 large potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 1/2 cups)1/2 cup light cream1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup chopped fresh chives2 tbsp. butter3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve some for garnish)Generous dash ground black pepper Directions:Heat the broth and potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain, … [Read more...]
Campbell’s Chicken Broccoli Twist
This is a perfect salad for a potluck picnic or dinner at home. It also makes a great main dish as well. Serve it along with some French Bread and you're all set.3 cups uncooked corkscrew-shaped pasta2 cups broccoli flowerets2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Broccoli Soup1 3/4 cup Swanson® Chicken Stock1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 cans (4.5 ounces each) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, … [Read more...]
Cream Cake Dessert
1 pkg yellow cake mix1 pkg (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix1/2 c shortening1 c water4 eggsFilling: 5 Tbsp flour, 1 c milk 1/2 c margarine, softened, 1/2 c shortening, 1 c sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt.Beat cake mix, pudding mix, and shortening on low til crumbly. Add water and eggs. Beat on med for 2 min. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 for 30-35 min. Cool 10 min. Put cake on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, mix flour and milk til smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir … [Read more...]
