Here’s another old family favorite recipe. This was the recipe to fix when the kids had friends over. Everybody loves these easy to make pizza burgers.
Ingredients
1 lb hamburger
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp sweet basil
salt, pepper, garlic to taste
1 can tomato soup
1 pkg (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pkg hamburger buns, halved
Directions
Brown together the hamburger, onion, oregano and basil.
When browned, add the salt, pepper, garlic, and tomato soup.
Chocolate Chip CookiesThis is the original chocolate chip cookie recipe, probably everybodies favorite recipe for chocolate chip cookies. This is the cookie that many of us grew up on, I’m sure. So here it is in it’s original form from my much used and stained recipe card. I will admit that I really prefer Ghiradelli chocolate chips to Toll House. I think the Toll House hold their shape better, but the Ghiradelli are richer tasting. If using Ghiradelli, you will need to let them cool a little longer before removing from the cookie sheet.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 tsp hot water
1 cup nuts, chopped fine
2 pkg (14 0z) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups oatmeal (not quick cooking or instant)
1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
Combine flour with soda and salt, set aside.
Cream shortening until soft.
Add sugars gradually, creaming until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
Add hot water to creamed mixture.
Then add dry ingredients.
Add nuts, chocolate chips, oatmeal and mix thoroughly.
Add vanilla and blend well.
Drop by 1/2 tsps on a greased cookie sheet. Bake @ 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Yields : 100 cookies.
NOTE: I have never made mine as small as the recipe says, therefore mine have never been done in 8 min. I probably use about 2 tablespoons and they take 12 mins or so. Just watch carefully while baking.
SpicesHere is another recipe that I recently found in the Penzey Newsletter that has become a favorite recipe of mine. I had never heard of Vindaloo seasoning before, but I will never be without it now. It is the perfect combination of seasonings. This recipe was contributed by Catherine Clark and it is fantastic. I made it once adding green beans and once adding potatoes. I think cauliflower would be good, too. I also have made it with chicken instead of pork. Also I increased the amount of coconut milk to 1 cup from the original recipe of 2/3 cup. If you add extra ingredients, you will need the increased amount of milk.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 to 1 inch cubes
2-3 Tablespoons Vindaloo Seasonings
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
2 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Vegetables (optional)
Cooked rice
Directions
Mix together the Vindaloo, vinegar, and salt into a paste and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the oil, add the onions and garlic and lightly brown.
Add the Vindaloo paste and stir for about 3 to 5 minutes. This will become thicker.
Add the meat , stirring to cover it with the paste and searing it for 2 minutes.
Add the coconut milk and stir to deglaze the pan.
Reduce heat to a low simmer (this is where you can add vegetables) and stir occasionally, until the meat is cooked and tender, about 7 to 10 minutes.
This is a new favorite recipe that I just recently found in the Penzey Spice Newsletter. It was contributed by Debbie Alexander. I really enjoyed the flavors and the ease of preparation. I did increase some of the spice amounts. Cajun Chicken and Pasta
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2-4 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips (can use green or 1/2 of each kind)
6 large mushrooms, thinly sliced
3-4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups half and half
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp minced lemon peel
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz broad egg noodles, cooked and drained. Other pastas work, but I really liked it with the egg noodles.
Instructions
Place the chicken and the Cajun Seasoning in a plastic bag and shake to coat.
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken and cook 5-7 minutes or until chicken loses it’s pink color.
Add the peppers, onions, and mushrooms and stir for another 3-4 minutes.
Add the half & half and the remaining seasonings and heat through.
Serve the chicken over the cooked egg noodles or pasta.
PecansPecan Pie is one of my favorite desserts and this is one of my favorite recipes for it. I like this recipe, because the addition of bourbon cuts the sweetness.
Ingredients
3 eggs,beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
2 Tablespoons bourbon
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 unbaked 9 inch shell
Directions
Combine the first 7 ingredients, mix well. Place pecans in bottom of pastry shell. Pour the sugar mixture over pecans. Bake @ 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until set.
Fruit PizzaThis is a really great dessert recipe, certainly a favorite recipe of mine. It is easy and refreshing and always a hit!
Ingredients
8 oz Cream Cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange or apple juice
1 pkg Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough
Sliced Fruit for toppings (strawberries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, mango, etc)
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup water
2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
Directions
Slice cookie dough into 1/4 ” pieces. Lay them on pizza pan then press edges together to seal. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 min. Cream the vanilla, cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar then add the whipped cream. Spread over cooled crust. Arrange sliced fruit on top. Cook the orange juice, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup sugar until thick. Cool, then drizzle over fruit.
Here’s an old favorite family recipe that is easy to make and is a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
1 cup raw rice
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can chicken with rice soup
1 can water
1 pkg dry Lipton onion soup mix
1 raw cutup chicken or chicken breasts, if desired. (I like to remove the skin to decrease the fat)
Instructions
Grease a 9×13 inch pan. Pour the raw rice evenly in the pan. Place the chicken on top of the rice. Combine all the soups and water together and pour over the top of the chicken. Cover pan with foil and bake @ 350 degrees for 2 hours.
Fabulous Feta and Sundried Tomato Pasta SaladThis recipe originally was from D’Amico and Sons, but I have modified it a bit. It can be a main dish salad if you add the chicken. I prefer it as a side salad without the chicken. It is fabulous, easy, and always gets rave reviews. Create your own unique flavor using flavored olive oils.
Ingredients
8 oz penne pasta, cooked
3/4 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, cut in half
3/4 cup Feta Cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley (sometimes I leave this out)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Juice from 1 lemon
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 to 3 cups chopped cooked chicken (optional)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl combine all ingredients, adding olive oil and lemon juice last. Chill before serving.
This is the meatloaf that my Mom always made and I think she probably got it off of the Lipton Onion Soup package. In fact it may still be there. I’ve tried many different meatloaf recipes, but this one is still my favorite and it is so easy.My Mom’s Best Meatloaf
Here’s another old family favorite recipe. This was the recipe to fix when the kids had friends over. Everybody loves these easy to make pizza burgers.
