Easy Doughnut Holes

My daughter and I made some easy donut holes today.. We used canned biscuits, cut each into 4's and fry them in a little oil. Then roll them in sugar, you can use cinnamon sugar, and even powered sugar, they dont last long..they will start dissapearing as soon as they are rolled in the sugar lol

Hamburger, Cheese and Noodles

HAMBURGER, CHEESE AND NOODLES found the recipe here
This was pretty good but next time I would add some green peppers in with the onions and burger to cook, also I think some canned drained tomatoes would go great :D It had a nice creamy sauce that coated all the noodles, My hubby and I loved it, daughter not so much but she is such a picky pants lately grr

1 1/2 lbs. ground hamburger
1/2 c. onion
1 can Campbell's Cheddar cheese soup
1 can Campbell's tomato soup
Cheese
1 bag med. egg noodles

In a large skillet cook hamburger and onions. Mix both cans of soup in the hamburger. Boil egg noodles until done. Drain. Place in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix hamburger in with noodles. Place cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and casserole is hot.

Tunafish Basic and Simple

I was wondering what to make for lunch and thought ohhh yummy a tunafish sandwich.. SO I made some here is how I did it. I think most everyone already knows how :D I dont follow a recipe but kind of eyeball it, I used 3 cans of tuna (drained) added some chopped lettuce, about 1/2 a grated carrot, and some tiny tiny diced onions, I love the taste but hate biting into big onion peices, I dont use much onion. Tunafish is usually best the next day after all the onion has a chance to meld in :D here are some pics so you can get an idea for how I did it.. THEN I added in my mayo to moisten it all through and Waaallaaahhhh Lunch time!! Ohhh you can add some chopped pickles too if you want, hubby loves that

To Try Today

I tried these yesterday, I had thought I had chocolate chips but I didnt grrrrr.. but I tried them anyways, they were actually really good, I WISH I would have had some nuts, they are cake like and taste just like banana bread hehe, the nuts would have made them perfect. I think I will try them again when I have some nuts to add, my family loved them also

Grandmas Banana Cookies

Jello Poke Cake

JELLO "POKE" CAKE Jordan my 16 yr old made this one

I say mix it up and try different flavors, its really yummy!

1 bx. yellow or white cake mix
1 (3 oz.) bx. red jello (we used cherry)
1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip topping
9 x 13 baking dish
Optional flavor combination: lemon cake mix - orange or lemon jello

Bake cake according to package directions. While cake is cooling in its pan, poke holes all over with large fork. Mix jello according to package directions. Drizzle jello liquid over cake. Make sure jello penetrates all holes. Chill overnight. Frost chilled cake with whipped topping. Serve.

Thanks Angie from Frugal Mom's Talk radio for mentioning this cake, Ive always wanted to try it.

Jordans Been Cooking

She has been wanting to learn to cook meals, she is great with eggs and breakfast things but decided she wants to learn to make MORE hehe.. so I bought her some ingredients for fettuccini (sp?) Alfredo, she added chicken to make it a meal and also made garlic bread and a salad, it turned out AWESOME..she also made a jello poke cake which is actually calling my name right now lol

South Of The Border Casserole

Got this yummy/spicy recipe from And A Cookie For Dessert Blog

South of the Border Casserole

1 pound of lean ground beef
1 jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed from half, minced
1 large bell pepper, chopped (I omitted)
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
28 ounce can of whole tomatoes (fire roasted tomatoes, if you can find them)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons of cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sour cream
8 oz penne, ziti or any small pasta (I used rigatoni)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cilantro, minced (I didnt have any :( )

In a large deep skillet, brown meat until no longer pink. Drain fat, if necessary. Add the olive oil, peppers, onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook on medium-high heat. Saute until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin. Add the can of tomatoes, breaking up the whole tomatoes with a spoon, but still leaving big chunks. Add sour cream, stir until mixed. Add pasta. Cover and cook until pasta is al dente, about 25 minutes. Make sure to stir frequently so the pasta doesn't get stuck to the bottom. Serve with the cheddar cheese and cilantro sprinkled on top.

German Pancakes

Found another site with FUN Puff Pancakes, served with fruit and powdered sugar...NUMMY another new thing for me to try :D
Lydia's Cozy Corner




I know I have posted this recipe before but here it is again

Jordan had a sleepover on Saturday (yes I actually let her have her friend over lol) they made nachos, ate snacks and watched movies all night anyways, for breakfast Jordy asked if she could make her friend German Pancakes because they are so fun, SURE ..they turned out great and her friend had a giggle fit watching it rise and bubble up hehe, SO fun and SO yummy.. here are some pics, you serve with syrup. Delicious and easy too. Carm

German Pancakes

6 eggs
1 C milk
5 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1 C flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
2. Whip eggs til thick and lemon colored in blender (I do it by hand)
3. Add milk, flour, and salt. Blend til smooth
4. Melt the butter in the microwave and add to a 9x13 inch pan
5. Pour egg batter into pan with melted butter
6. Bake 15-20 minutes. Check to make sure center is semi firm.

let me know if you try it and how you like it :D

Lisa Made me Giggle

OMGosh Lisa sent me this the other day hehe. its a redneck seafood platter HAHA! Gross ewww.. and I think kids would LOVE it lol..hmmm wonder what hubby think if I served this up tonight ROTFL

Peanut Butter Fingers

Peanut Butter Fingers

Recipe from Denni, thanks Denni

1/2 C butter
1/2 C sugar
1/2 C brown sugar
1/3 C peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 C rolled oats
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 C flour
1 pkg chocolate chips or chocolate frosting
1 egg

Cream sugars and egg. Then add butter and vanilla together. Add dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. Add peanut butter and oats. Press into a 9x13 inch pan that is ungreased (dough is sticky so greasing up your hands helps alot) Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350. Sprinkle on chips while warm and let melt or if using frosting let it cool first. Can add toppings to the top like coconut, toffee, nuts etc..

Gonzales Look-alike Meter

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Vintage photographs - Family history

Amish Starter Tips I have learned

I had a hard time giving away my starters, I dont know many people in my neighborhood SOOo I stuck the extras in the freezer, when I want to use one I get it out and let it thaw then treat it like its on day 2 if that makes sense, works great.

I have never had a problem when using the metal whisks or spoons I dont know why your not supposed to use them hmmm

You can use any flavor of pudding such as butterscotch, pistachio, chocolate etc..

remember to not leave any air in the bag, I thought maybe the air was good in there to help it expand but it got moldy that way so burp your bag to be safe after several days your starter will begin to smell yeasty, that is normal and what you want, it also may seem a little bubbly at times that is also normal

Write the date on your bag when you start so you can keep track of where you are in the days

Any questions please ask
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Friendship Starter

In a non metal bowl, using a non metal spoon mix 1 C flour , 1 C sugar, and 1 cup milk, I have actually used a metal whisk here and it turned out fine but the original recipe I had said no metal utensils who knows lol, I put this mixture in a gallon sized ziplock, make sure all the air is out and zip it closed

P.S . after you squish your bag to mix.. make sure to burp it.. if you dont get the extra air out any starter on the sides of the bag will start to mold. I learned by experience :)

Day 1 make your starter (as above)
Day 2 mash bag to mix
Day 3 mash bag
Day 4 mash bag
Day 5 add one C flour, 1 C sugar and 1 C milk ( I pour it in a bowl to do this then back into the bag
Day 6 mash bag
Day 7 mash bag
Day 8 mash bag
Day 9 mash bag
Day 10 time to bake




Amish Friendship Bread

pour your entire contents of the bag into a large non metal bowl, Add 1 C sugar, 1 C flour and 1 C milk.
Measure out 4 separate batters by scooping out 1 C of batter into 4 gallon size ziplock bags. keep a starter for yourself and give the other 3 to friends along with the recipe for the bread.

Baking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
2. Add the following to the remaining batter in the bowl

3 Eggs
1 C oil
1/2 C milk
1 C sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 C flour
2 boxes or 1 large box of instant vanilla pudding
Optional: 1 C raisins or chopped nuts

3. Grease 2 loaf pans. In a separate bowl , mix an additional 1/2 C sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon. Dust loaf pans with this mixture.
4. Pour evenly into pans. Sprinkle tops with more of the sugar/cinnamon mixture.
5. Bake for one hour. Cook until bread loosens from the sides of the pans. Turn onto plate or cooling rack and let sit in pan about 10 minutes before turning.
Instead of 1 C oil you can use 1/2 C oil and 1/2 C mashed bananas or applesauce

Frosted Banana Bars

Delicious :D Moist and yummy. This recipe makes ALOT of frosting so you probably wont need to use it all, I like a pretty thin layer myself.


Frosted Banana Bars

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup margarine, softened

3 eggs

1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp baking soda

2 cups flour

Cream sugar, margarine and eggs. Add vanilla, baking soda then the bananas and flour. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 mins. Cool well then frost:

Frosting:

4 c. powdered sugar

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup margarine, softened

2 tsp. vanilla

These need to be chilled before serving and kept in the refrigerator but they won't last long.

Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Source: Bakespace
I found this fabulous recipe at Ambers Kitchen Blog
Ingredients
1/2 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour


Directions
1. Combine margarine, peanut butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla. Blend together very well.
2. Add flour, baking soda and salt with mixer. Chill dough 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Roll into balls by hand.
3. Place on sprayed cookie sheet. Using a fork, press down the balls and create a criss cross pattern. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until edges very lightly browning (about 7 to 10 minutes). Don't overcook.

Beef Noodle Bake

Beef Noodle Bake
Serves: 6
Source: Country Extra

Ingredients:

1 -1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup Sour cream (8 ounces)
1 package Cream cheese, cubed & softened (3 ounces)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic salt
7 cups uncooked wide egg noodles cooked and drained
1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Instructions:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink;
drain. Remove from the heat; stir in the tomato sauce, sour cream,
cream cheese, sugar and garlic salt.

Place half of the noodles in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking
dish; top with half of the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and bake
at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with
cheese; bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Yield: 6 servings.

Tater Tot Chicken Casserole

last night I wanted to make something quick and easy too.. what I did was this.. I had some precooked chicken, I cut it in bite size chunks and put it in the bottom of a greased 8x13 inch pan, seasoned with garlic powder, salt and pepper, could use whatever seasonings you like, on top of that toss a 1 lb bag of frozen vegetables, next time I am going to use broccoli, I didnt like the carrots in mine. Anyways.. mix 1 can cream of chicken soup with 1/2 to 3/4 C sour cream and spread that over the veggies evenly. Over that layer grate a layer of cheese.Top with 1 32 ounce bag of tater tots/rounds frozen. pop in the oven for 45-55 minutes or until tater tots are browned and it is all hot all the way through my family RAVED about this one, I was SOO happy and will make again, so easy to throw together, Carm

Taco Piles

Taco Piles

fritos
1 can of refried beans
Ground Beef cooked with a packet of taco seasoning added
lettuce
tomatoes
Grated Cheese
guacamole/sour cream/salsa/chopped olives or any other toppings.

Put down some fritos first
refried beans
ground beef
lettuce
tomatoes
grated cheese
top with your choice of extra sauces or toppings. Can make taco bar style so everyone can make their own plate

A couple friendship starter recipe sites

As you probably know I have a big bag of stashed starter here by my computer lol, couldnt help myself :D well I went on a search for some recipes to use it up so hubby doesnt complain about how many bags of starter I have lmbo.. here are a couple


http://www.armchair.com/recipe/amish/amishvar.html

http://www.amishrecipes.net/recipes.php/19/Amish-Friendship-Starter/Bread/

What was Chubba thinking??

Oh my goodness, so I was watching HSN last week.. saw the COOLEST Emeril deep fryer.. good price, totally awesome. OMG we ordered it am I CRAZY?? Im already a fat gurl, do I really need something to deep fry in?? hehe.. Its HERE and we used it for the first time tonight. So far I am lovin it. Had to take pics Woot Woot

Mozzerella Sticks baby!!! I only had 2 I promise hehe