Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Salad

SERVES 16  |  ACTIVE TIME 15 Min  |  TOTAL TIME 15 Min

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 (3.4-ounce) package instant cheesecake pudding, unprepared
1 cup International Delight French Vanilla Creamer
1 pound strawberries, cut into bite-size pieces
2 (6-ounce) containers blueberries
4 large bananas, sliced
juice of 1 lemon

In a medium tall bowl (I use my 8 cup measuring cup), using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until it becomes smooth. It may bind up in the beaters, but continue as is and it will loosen up. Add the dry pudding mix. Beat until well combined.

With the mixer on low, slowly add the creamer to the cream cheese mix. Add it about a tablespoon at a time and then mix until it becomes a smooth mixture and all of the creamer has combined into the cream cheese, repeat until all of the creamer has been added to the mixture. Whip until smooth. Refrigerate while you prepare the fruit.

In a large bowl, combine lemon juice and bananas. Stir to coat bananas completely and pour off any excess lemon juice. Add strawberries and blueberries. Gently stir to combine. Fold the cheesecake mixture into the fruit.

Chill until ready to serve or serve immediately.

DONNA'S NOTES: Do not pour all of the creamer into the cream cheese at once. It will get clumpy and no matter how long you beat it, it will stay that way. Trust me on this one.

To make this ahead: prepare the cheesecake mixture and refrigerate in a bowl. Mix all of the fruit in a large bowl and refrigerate. Before serving, drain any excess liquid from the fruit and then fold the cheesecake filling into the fruit. Serve and enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie

Famous Pumpkin Pie

This is the traditional holiday pumpkin pie.  This pie is easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Just mix, pour, bake for a delicious homemade tradition.

    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cooking Time 55 minutes
    Skill Level Easy
    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

    3/4 cup granulated sugar
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    2 large eggs
    1 can (15 oz.) 100% Pure Pumpkin
    1 can (12 fl. oz.) Evaporated Milk
    1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
    Whipped cream (optional)

MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

POUR into pie shell.

BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1
Calories Per Serving 280
Calories from fat 100

% Daily Value *

    Total Fat 11g 17%
    Saturated Fat 5g 25%
    Cholesterol 70mg 23%
    Sodium 350mg 15%
    Carbohydrates 40g 13%
    Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

    Vitamin A 130%
    Vitamin C 0%
    Calcium 15%
    Iron 4%
    Sugars 25g
    Protein 6g

* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 Pumpkin Pie spice

 cinnamon, ginger nutmeg, Allspice clove, mace

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground mace

4 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (I pack it in the teaspoon)
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves

Cabbage Shuffle Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle: Cabbage Shuffle from In the Kitchen with Miss Patti.





 From the DVD "In the Kitchen With Ms Patti" Patti shows how she makes Cabbage Shuffle

2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 medium head green cabbage, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 large red pepper, seeded and sliced
2 medium carrots sliced
2 large russet or Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Crushed red pepper to taste

QUICK CHICKEN SOUP

QUICK CHICKEN SOUP

Ingredients:
1/2 of medium onion, chopped
1 bag of egg noodles (you can use either medium or wide)
2 cans of cooked chunk chicken breast (I like the Tyson brand), strained
1 can of sliced carrots, strained
Water
Chicken Bouillon cubes
Parsley Flakes

Easy steps to homestyle, tasty goodness:
1) In a large soup pot, saute onion in olive oil until translucent.
2) Fill pot 2/3 full with hot water and add bouillon cubes (I usually use 3 or 4)- you could also use canned chicken broth.
3) Bring to a rolling boil and add bag of egg noodles.
4) Boil until noodles are tender (approx. 12-15 minutes), and stir occasionally.
5) Add carrots and chicken and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 more minutes. (I usually do a quick taste test here and add more seasoning if it needs it.)
6) Sprinkle parsley flakes on top and serve!!! (Don't skip out on the parsley flakes- it really adds to the "homestyle" look of the soup.

Chicken Lombardy Marsala w/ Cheese

Chicken Lombardy

Chicken Lombardy

8 oz package(s) sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoon(s) butter melted
6 skinned and boned chicken breasts
1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup(s) butter
3/4 cup(s) marsala wine
1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
1/2 cup(s) shredded mozarella cheese
1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese
2 green onions chopped

Preparation:
Cook mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or just until tender. Remove from heat; set aside.

Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/8 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Dredge chicken pieces in flour. Cook chicken in batches, in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Place chicken in a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish, overlapping edges. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken and butter. Reserving pan drippings in skillet. Sprinkle mushrooms evenly over chicken.

Add wine and broth to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken. Combine cheeses and green onions; sprinkle over chicken.

Bake uncovered, at 450 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until cheese melts.

1-2-3 Cake

1-2-3 Cake

1-2-3 Cake

You simply assemble as follows:

1 box Angel Food cake mix
1 box any flavor cake mix
2 T. water

Directions:

Using a large plastic bowl with a tightly fitting lid or a large zip lock bag, combine the two boxes of cake mix stirring or shaking well.

For each individual serving,  take out 3 T. of the cake mixture and mix it with 2 T. of water in a small microwave safe container.  I used a small coffee mug.  Microwave on high for 1 minute.  You now have your own instant individual cake and it is warm and inviting.  You can top with a dollop of fruit or whipped topping if you like.

Try various flavors of cake mix but it must always be combined with an Angel Food mix.

Keep the mix tightly sealed in an airtight container until used and remember:  This recipe is called 1-2-3 Cake because all you need to remember is 3 T.mix, 2 T. water, and 1 minute in the microwave.

Labels: Cakes and Cookies, Diet, Food in Jars, Snacks

Easy Poached WholeTurkey

Poached WholeTturkey

    240 minutes to make.  Serves 10

Actually an easy recipe, except for the temperature control, but you can be fairly sure it will not be burned. The moistness of a injection process, but without the bother, and you end up with a delicious soup stock.

Ingredients

    1 turkey (fresh or thawed, not frozen, 12 to 14 pounds)
    2 quarts water
    1/2 cup white wine
    1 tablespoon salt
    1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
    1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
    1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
    3 bay leaves
    1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
    1 leek, chopped
    2 ribs celery, chopped
    3 cloves garlic, crushed
    1 onion, chopped
    2 - 3 carrots, sliced (about 1/4-inch)

How to make it

    These directions are for a 12 -14 pound turkey in a 15-quart stockpot. A larger turkey will need a correspondingly larger stockpot, vice-versa for smaller birds. What is needed is stockpot large enough to ensure the bird is submerged, with a snug fit to minimize the amount of water needed.

    Use cotton butcher string to secure the turkey to a trivet, and to form lifting handles to remove the turkey after it is cooked.

    Place the turkey in the stockpot. Measure water by the quart into the stockpot until the turkey is covered by about an inch; then remove the turkey.

    Heat the water only to the point just before it boils, a cooking thermometer will be needed to monitor the temperature.

    While the water is heating, prepare the spices and vegetables, adjust the amounts according to how much water is in the stockpot. Add the ingredients to the water. Heat to 210 degrees (F).

    Carefully lower the turkey into the hot water, place a cover on the stockpot. Monitoring the cooking temperature will be easier if a cooking thermometer can arranged to be in the water at all times. Medium heat will be needed for the first 30 to 40 minutes while the turkey heats up. By the end of the second hour the heat will probably be on low.

    Do not allow a full boil; boiling water is to poaching what smoking oil is to deep frying - too hot.
    Begin checking the meat temperature after about two hours. Be sure to reach the recommended internal temperature for poultry.

    Remove the turkey, set on a carving plate and let cool a few minutes, then carve for serving.
    Strain the stock through a sieve, discard the vegetables - they will be a soggy mess. The stock can be used for gravy base, soup, or frozen for later use.

    Poached, Easy, Turkey, Poach

Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

Violet:
"I love you once. I love you twice. I love you more than beans and rice!"
Pretty Baby (1978)

Red Beans and Rice

Total Time: 75 hr
Prep: 1 hr
Inactive:  72 hr
Cook: 2 hr

Yield:  8 servings

Ingredients

For red beans:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces pickled pork, cut into 1-inch pieces, recipe follows
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 quarts water
1 pound red kidney beans, rinsed and picked of debris

For rice:

3 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Pickled Pork:

2 cups water
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seed
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
8 ounces ice

1 1/2 pounds fresh boneless pork butt, cut into 2-inch cubes

Directions

Place the vegetable oil in a 7-quart Dutch oven and set over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, salt and pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions and celery are semi-translucent and the bell peppers are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the pickled pork, bay leaves, thyme, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, water and beans to the pot and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat slightly to maintain a steady simmer and continue to cook for another 30 to 40 minutes or until the beans are tender and the sauce is thickened to your liking. If you prefer an even creamier texture, mash some of the beans with a potato masher.

For rice:

Prepare rice during the last 30 minutes of cooking the beans. Place the water into an electric kettle and bring to a boil. While the water is coming to a boil place the butter into a 3-quart saucepan, set over medium heat. Once the butter begins to bubble, add the rice and stir to combine. Add the salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Carefully pour the water over the rice and stir to combine. Decrease the heat to the lowest setting, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve the beans over the rice.

Pickled Pork:

Combine all of the ingredients except the ice and the pork in a 2-quart non-reactive saucepan, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and maintain a simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the ice and stir. Place the pork into a 1-gallon zip top bag and add the cooled pickling liquid. Remove as much air as possible; seal the bag and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 days, turning the bag occasionally. Use within 2 weeks or remove from the pork from the brine and freeze.

Yield: about 1 1/2 pounds

Best Pancake Recipe Lofty Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

The Best Pancake Recipe: Lofty Buttermilk Pancakes

Makes 18 to 20 3-inch pancakes. Serves 4 to 6

2 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Canola or peanut oil for frying

Heat the oven to 225°F and prepare a large baking sheet by setting a cooling rack inside. Place both in the oven.

Whisk the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk the egg yolks, buttermilk, and milk. Add the melted, cooled butter and whisk until well combined.

Pour the yolk and milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until barely combined. Add the egg whites and stir just until a thick batter is formed. Set aside for 5 minutes.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, film with 1/2 teaspoon of neutral oil such as canola or peanut oil. After about 30 seconds, when the oil shimmers but is not smoking, lower the heat to medium-low and use a soup spoon to drop in heaping spoonfuls of pancake batter.

The batter will spread into a pancake about 3 inches wide. Cook for about 2 1/2 minutes. (If the pancake scorches or the oil smokes, lower the heat.) When the bubbles that form on the edges of the pancakes look dry and airy, use a thin spatula to gently lift one side and peek underneath. If the pancake is golden brown, flip and cook on the other side for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, or until the bottom of the pancake is golden brown.

Remove from the skillet to the baking sheet in the oven. Scrape any stray crumbs or scraps out of the skillet, add a little more oil, and continue to cook the remaining batter.

Serve as soon as possible, with butter and warm maple syrup.
Recipe Note:

If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can use plain yogurt instead. Just use about 2/3 cup and thin it with some milk until it reaches the 1 cup mark. You can also quickly make a buttermilk substitute by mixing 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar with 2 cups of milk.

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie:

Serves 8 - 10 people. Preparation time 1 hour.

Coconut Cream Pie

1 - 9 inch (23 cm) Prebaked Pie Crust

Coconut:

1 1/2 cups (360 ml) dried coconut (sweetened or unsweetened, shredded or flaked), divided


Coconut Cream Filling:

1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, divided

1 1/2 cups (360 ml) unsweetened coconut milk

4 large egg yolks

2/3 cup (165 grams) granulated white sugar

1/4 cup (35 grams) cornstarch (corn flour)

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter, diced

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 tablespoon rum (optional)


Whipped Cream:

1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy whipping cream (contains 35-40% butterfat)

1 tablespoon confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Coconut: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place the dried coconut on a baking sheet and bake for about 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Watch carefully and stir the coconut a few times so it bakes evenly. Remove from oven and let cool before using.

Coconut Cream Filling: In a medium-sized saucepan bring the milk (minus 1/4 cup (60 ml)) and the coconut milk just to boiling (bubbles form around the outside edge of saucepan.)

Meanwhile, in a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk. In another small bowl whisk the sugar with the cornstarch (corn flour) and salt. Add the sugar mixture to the egg yolks and whisk until smooth. When the milk just starts to boil, remove from heat and, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking, slowly add the milk to the egg mixture. (If you do get a few pieces of cooked egg, pour through a strainer.) Then pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until boiling, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk for another 30 - 60 seconds or just until it becomes thick. (The filling starts out quite thin but will thicken as it cooks. When it comes to a boil it may be a little lumpy. Stir vigorously and the lumps with smooth out.) Remove from heat and immediately whisk in the butter, vanilla extract and rum (if using). Gently stir in 1 cup (240 ml) of the toasted coconut. Pour into the baked and cooled pastry crust, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 3-4 hours (or overnight) or until firm.

Whipped Cream: Put your mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Then beat the whipping cream,  powdered sugar, and vanilla extract just until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the filling. Garnish with the remaining toasted coconut.

Frosted Banana Bars Recipe

Frosted Banana Bars

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

MAKES: 36 servings

Ingredients

  1/2 cup butter, softened
  2 cups sugar
  3 eggs
  1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  2 cups all-purpose flour
  1 teaspoon baking soda
  Dash salt

  FROSTING:
  1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  1/2 cup butter, softened
  4 cups confectioners' sugar
  2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, bananas and vanilla.

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended.

Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth.

Frost bars. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts
1 bar equals 202 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Seven-Up Salad 7Up Salad Lemon Lime Orange Jello

Seven-Up Salad 7Up Salad Lemon Lime Orange Jello.
Plus Lemon Lime, and Orange variation.

7Up Salad on Plate

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7Up Salad seven variation

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7Up Salad Seven Up dressing

Orange Jello Salad

Texas-Style 4 Baked Beans

Texas-Style Baked Beans. 4-Bean Baked Beans Recipe

Texas Style 4 Bean Baked Beans

PREP 15 mins
COOK 1 hr 45 mins
READY IN 2 hrs

Ingredients

Original recipe makes 16 servings

    1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

    1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained

    1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained

    1 (16 ounce) can pork and beans, drained

    1/2 pound bacon or Canadian bacon, cut into small pieces

    1 large onion, chopped

    2 cloves garlic, chopped

    3/4 cup brown sugar

    1/2 cup ketchup

    1/2 cup vinegar

    1/4 cup molasses

    1 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Place kidney beans, butter beans, Lima beans, and pork and beans in a 2-quart casserole dish.

Heat a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir bacon, onion, and garlic until bacon is browned, about 10 minutes. Pour off excess fat.

Whisk brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, molasses, and mustard into bacon mixture; simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Pour sauce over beans in the casserole dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 1 hour 15 minutes.

Macaroni & Cheese

Sweetie Pie’s Macaroni & Cheese (serves 12-24)

Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients:
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 cup whole milk
2 12-ounce cans evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 cup butter, cut into small pieces
½ pound Colby cheese, grated
½ pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated
½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1 pound Velveeta cheese, cut into small chunks
½ cup sour cream
Salt, to taste
1 TB white pepper
1 TB sugar
1 cup grated mild Cheddar cheese for the topping

Instructions:
Heat oven to 350° F. Prepare a deep sided 9×13 pan by coating with cooking spray. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, and cook elbow macaroni according to package directions until tender. Drain and transfer the macaroni noodles to the baking pan.
While the macaroni is cooking, combine the milks and eggs in a large bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Add the butter, cheeses, sour cream, salt, pepper, and sugar and stir to combine. Pour over the macaroni and stir to combine. Top with the grated mild Cheddar cheese.
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until the top is lightly golden brown

Meat Loaf MG

Meat Loaf MG

Meatloaf Comfort Food

Ingredients

6 ounces garlic-flavored croutons
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 onion, roughly chopped
1 carrot, peeled and broken
3 whole cloves garlic
1/2 red bell pepper
18 ounces ground chuck
18 ounces ground sirloin
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg
For the glaze:
1/2 cup catsup
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon honey

Directions

Heat oven to 325 degrees F.

In a food processor bowl, combine croutons, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and thyme. Pulse until the mixture is of a fine texture.
Place this mixture into a large bowl.
Combine the onion, carrot, garlic, and red pepper in the food processor bowl.
Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped, but not pureed.
Combine the vegetable mixture, ground sirloin, and ground chuck with the bread crumb mixture. Season the meat mixture with the kosher salt. Add the egg and combine thoroughly, but avoid squeezing the meat.

Pack this mixture into a 10-inch loaf pan to mold the shape of the meatloaf.
Onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, turn the meatloaf out of the pan onto the center of the tray.

Insert a temperature probe at a 45 degree angle into the top of the meatloaf. Avoid touching the bottom of the tray with the probe. Set the probe for 155 degrees.

Combine the catsup, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and honey.
Brush the glaze onto the meatloaf after it has been cooking for about 10 minutes.

Cheesy Potatoes

Cheesy Potatoes

Cheesy Potatoes

Packaged hash-brown potatoes jump-start a crowd-pleasing side dish that serves 18!

prep time 20 min  total time 1 hr 5 min
ingredients 9     servings 18

Ingredients

1 bag (32 oz) frozen southern-style diced hash-brown potatoes

2 cups shredded Colby, Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)

1 container (16 oz) sour cream

1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup

1/4 cup chopped onion (1/2 medium)

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps

1 of 3 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

2 of 3 In large microwavable bowl, microwave potatoes on Defrost 12 to 15 minutes or until thawed, stirring once or twice. Stir in remaining ingredients except parsley;

spread in baking dish.

3 of 3 Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until browned and bubbly around edges. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Serve this creamy dish with ham and a tossed salad for a Sunday afternoon dinner.

For an even creamier texture, substitute cheese product, cubed, (the foil-wrapped cheese in a box), for some of the shredded cheese in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving (1/2 Cup)

Calories 200
Calories from Fat 110

Total Fat 13g

Saturated Fat 8g
Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 35mg
Sodium 370mg
Total Carbohydrate 17g

Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 2g

Protein 5g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 8%
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 15%
Iron 2%

Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Texas Size Sheet Cake

Texas Sheet Cake

Texas Size Sheet Cake

In large bowl mix together:

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Bring the following ingredients to a boil and add to the above:

2 sticks of oleo
1 cup of water
4 tablespoons cocoa

Combine and add:

2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon soda

Beat well; pour into well greased cookie sheet -- 11 1/2 x 18 x 1

While cake is baking, make the following frosting:

Bring the following ingredients to a very light boiling stage (oleo should be melted):

1 stick oleo
4 tablespoons cocoa 6 tablespoons milk

Remove from heat. Add:
1 pound box powered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (if desired)

Beat well. Pour. on top of cake as soon as it is removed from the oven. Cool

French Toast, Eggy Bread, Gypsy Toast, Omelette Bread Breakfast

French Toast, Eggy Bread, Gypsy Toast, Omelette Bread

Best French Toast Recipe

Total Time:  30 min
Prep:  20 min
Cook:  10 min

Yield:  4 servings

Level:  Easy

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons butter
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 slices Challah, Brioche, or white bread
1/2 cup maple syrup, warmed

Directions

In a small bowl, combine, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar and set aside briefly.

In a 10-inch or 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Whisk together cinnamon mixture, eggs, milk, and vanilla and pour into a shallow container such as a pie plate.

Dip bread in egg mixture. Fry slices until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side. Serve with syrup.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Calories 446
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 9.5 g
Protein 11 g
Total Carbohydrate 60 g
Sugar 34 g
Fiber 1.5 g
Cholesterol 218 mg
Sodium 340 mg

Best Oatmeal Pancake Recipes II

Best Oatmeal Pancake Recipes II

Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
   
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
   
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg

Directions:
1.  Place flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, vanilla, oil and egg in a food processor and puree until smooth.

2.  Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Best Oatmeal Pancakes Breakfast Recipe

Best Oatmeal Pancakes Breakfast Recipe

Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe Kids Love

Ingredients

1.1 ounces all-purpose flour (1/4 cup)
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup nonfat buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg
Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine the first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.

2. Combine buttermilk, butter, and egg in a small bowl. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.

3. Heat a nonstick griddle over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons batter per pancake onto griddle. Turn pancakes over when tops are covered with bubbles; cook until bottoms are lightly browned.