Here's mine...It contains no pistachio's at all :)
Mom's Pistachio Salad
1 can of crushed pineapple drained
1 small tub of cool whip
1 small box of pistachio pudding
1/2 bag or so of fruity multi-colored marshmallows
Combine in a bowl. Yummm...
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Happy National Pistachio Day
What are you making to celebrate?
Here's mine...It contains no pistachio's at all :)
Mom's Pistachio Salad
1 can of crushed pineapple drained
1 small tub of cool whip
1 small box of pistachio pudding
1/2 bag or so of fruity multi-colored marshmallows
Combine in a bowl. Yummm...
Here's mine...It contains no pistachio's at all :)
Mom's Pistachio Salad
1 can of crushed pineapple drained
1 small tub of cool whip
1 small box of pistachio pudding
1/2 bag or so of fruity multi-colored marshmallows
Combine in a bowl. Yummm...
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Spinach Ziti
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces ziti pasta (or whatever you like)
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes (I used diced)
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or more)
2 ounces cream cheese (I used 4oz)
1 8oz can of tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, tomato sauce and hot pepper flakes. Warm over medium-low heat, breaking up tomatoes if necessary.
Drain pasta and return to hot pan. Add spinach, cream cheese,nutmeg, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, over low heat until spinach wilts, 1-2 minutes. Stir and toss gently to mix.
8 ounces ziti pasta (or whatever you like)
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes (I used diced)
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or more)
2 ounces cream cheese (I used 4oz)
1 8oz can of tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, tomato sauce and hot pepper flakes. Warm over medium-low heat, breaking up tomatoes if necessary.
Drain pasta and return to hot pan. Add spinach, cream cheese,nutmeg, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, over low heat until spinach wilts, 1-2 minutes. Stir and toss gently to mix.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Four-Grain Flapjacks
Four-Grain Flapjacks
Tonight was breakfast for dinner night, but I ran out of Bisquick...this was my substitution this evening. These are really moist and lightly sweet, but definitely heartier than Bisquick pancakes. Seth is usually hungry right after pancakes, but not with these!
Whisk together in a large bowl:
1 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornmeal, preferably stone ground
1/4 cup old fashioned or quick cooking oats
2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whisk together in another bowl:
1 3/4 cups milk
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted (I used salted because it's what I had)
1/4 cup honey
3 large eggs beaten
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and gently whisk them together, mixing just until combined. Spook 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle for each pancake, nudging the batter into rounds. Cook until the top of each pancake is speckled and bubbles and some bubbles have popped, then turn and cook until the underside is lightly browned. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree oven while you finish cooking the rest. Serve with maple syrup or honey.
Makes about 18 4.5 inch pancakes
Tonight was breakfast for dinner night, but I ran out of Bisquick...this was my substitution this evening. These are really moist and lightly sweet, but definitely heartier than Bisquick pancakes. Seth is usually hungry right after pancakes, but not with these!
Whisk together in a large bowl:
1 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornmeal, preferably stone ground
1/4 cup old fashioned or quick cooking oats
2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whisk together in another bowl:
1 3/4 cups milk
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted (I used salted because it's what I had)
1/4 cup honey
3 large eggs beaten
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and gently whisk them together, mixing just until combined. Spook 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle for each pancake, nudging the batter into rounds. Cook until the top of each pancake is speckled and bubbles and some bubbles have popped, then turn and cook until the underside is lightly browned. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree oven while you finish cooking the rest. Serve with maple syrup or honey.
Makes about 18 4.5 inch pancakes
Monday, February 16, 2009
Davy Crockett Cookies
Here it is at last! My first recipe at Dinner Tonight (and then some)!
These cookies are super yummy and super duper easy. They are a favorite at our house.
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine:
2 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
2 c. oat meal
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chocolate chips
In another small bowl mix:
1 c. oil
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
Add to dry mix.
Press into 9x13 pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes
Fun variation - Instead of 1 c. chocolate chips, make it 1/2 c. choc chips and 1/2 cup peanut butter chips. I'll also add a cup of mini marshmallows if the mood strikes.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Pasta with Citrus Cream Sauce
I haven't made this in a while, but it's really easy and so yummy. I was thinking it was time to bring it back out. I make it with grilled chicken in it. Delicious.
Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cognac or dry sherry (I omitted this)
The zest of 1 lemon
The zest of 1 large navel orange
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped (about 3 sprigs)
12 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
1/2 pound linguini, or 3/4 pound fresh linguini cooked al dente(I think I used fettuccine)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
In a skillet over medium-low heat, warm cream. Add cognac or dry sherry, zest of lemon and orange, salt. Simmer 7 to 10 minutes. Add mint and basil. Toss hot drained pasta with sauce and grated cheese. Transfer to serving dish or dinner plates.
Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cognac or dry sherry (I omitted this)
The zest of 1 lemon
The zest of 1 large navel orange
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped (about 3 sprigs)
12 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
1/2 pound linguini, or 3/4 pound fresh linguini cooked al dente(I think I used fettuccine)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
In a skillet over medium-low heat, warm cream. Add cognac or dry sherry, zest of lemon and orange, salt. Simmer 7 to 10 minutes. Add mint and basil. Toss hot drained pasta with sauce and grated cheese. Transfer to serving dish or dinner plates.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Chicken Noodle Casserole
`Here you go Lynne! :)
2 10 3/4 oz cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups medium egg noodles cooked and drained
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cloves of garlic minced (a garlic press works great)
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup crushed french fried onions or for non onion people, (Emily) 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers.
Stir the soup, milk, spices, vegetables, chicken, noodles, and Parmesan cheese together.
Place in a 9x13 baking dish bake at 400 for 25 min or until vegetables are tender. Stir the chicken mixture. Top with cheddar cheese and onion mixture (or crackers). Return to oven for 3-5 min. Enjoy!
2 10 3/4 oz cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups medium egg noodles cooked and drained
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cloves of garlic minced (a garlic press works great)
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup crushed french fried onions or for non onion people, (Emily) 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers.
Stir the soup, milk, spices, vegetables, chicken, noodles, and Parmesan cheese together.
Place in a 9x13 baking dish bake at 400 for 25 min or until vegetables are tender. Stir the chicken mixture. Top with cheddar cheese and onion mixture (or crackers). Return to oven for 3-5 min. Enjoy!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Dinner This Week
Our menu is not exactly exciting....and of course it's subject to change according to my whim.
Mon - spaghetti alla ceci
Tue - ham, rice & broccoli (I have a bunch of ham in the freezer)
Wed - ham & cheese pockets
Thurs - breakfast (biscuits & gravy?)
Fri - baked potatoes & chili
Sat - pizza
Mon - spaghetti alla ceci
Tue - ham, rice & broccoli (I have a bunch of ham in the freezer)
Wed - ham & cheese pockets
Thurs - breakfast (biscuits & gravy?)
Fri - baked potatoes & chili
Sat - pizza
What are you having for dinner this week?
I'm looking to plan out a menu for this week and am wondering what might be on yours. One thing I know that we will be having is a Fettucine Alfredo with chicken using this new recipe for the sauce I found this week. If anyone else wants to give it a whirl, here it is...
Alfredo Sauce Recipe
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 Tablespoons fresh chopped garlic
3 Cups heavy cream
1 Large pinch of salt
Fresh ground pepper
2 Cups Parmesan or Asiago cheese, finely grated
Place the butter & olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat & melt the butter. Add the garlic & turn heat down to low. Stirring often so the garlic doesn't brown, gently cook garlic until very aromatic & cooked through. Next, add cream, salt & pepper & turn heat to medium, bringing to a gentle simmer. Allow the cream to reduce by about one third. Whisk in the cheese.
Alfredo Sauce Recipe
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 Tablespoons fresh chopped garlic
3 Cups heavy cream
1 Large pinch of salt
Fresh ground pepper
2 Cups Parmesan or Asiago cheese, finely grated
Place the butter & olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat & melt the butter. Add the garlic & turn heat down to low. Stirring often so the garlic doesn't brown, gently cook garlic until very aromatic & cooked through. Next, add cream, salt & pepper & turn heat to medium, bringing to a gentle simmer. Allow the cream to reduce by about one third. Whisk in the cheese.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Jerry's Chili
2 lbs ground beef
1 lb sausage
2 lbs beans (kidney, black, or red)
2 large onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
3 jalepenos, chopped and seeded
2 28oz cans crushed tomatoes
1 cube beef bullion
2 Tbs Worcestershire
1 Tbs salt
6 Tbs chili powder
6 cups water
1 12oz bottle of your favorite beer (yes, really)
Prepare beans according to packaging (can substitute two 27oz cans of kidney beans, rinsed).
Brown meat and set aside. Sautee onions in bottom of stock pot in butter. Add water, tomatoes, peppers, bullion, Worcestershire, salt, chili powder, and beer. Bring to simmer. Add meat and beans. Simmer for 20 minutes (cooks out alcohol) or until peppers are at desired doneness. Very flavorful. However, if allowed to sit at room temp too long, the yeast in the beer will begin to react, thus altering the flavor. Be sure to refrigerate or freeze leftovers.
1 lb sausage
2 lbs beans (kidney, black, or red)
2 large onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
3 jalepenos, chopped and seeded
2 28oz cans crushed tomatoes
1 cube beef bullion
2 Tbs Worcestershire
1 Tbs salt
6 Tbs chili powder
6 cups water
1 12oz bottle of your favorite beer (yes, really)
Prepare beans according to packaging (can substitute two 27oz cans of kidney beans, rinsed).
Brown meat and set aside. Sautee onions in bottom of stock pot in butter. Add water, tomatoes, peppers, bullion, Worcestershire, salt, chili powder, and beer. Bring to simmer. Add meat and beans. Simmer for 20 minutes (cooks out alcohol) or until peppers are at desired doneness. Very flavorful. However, if allowed to sit at room temp too long, the yeast in the beer will begin to react, thus altering the flavor. Be sure to refrigerate or freeze leftovers.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Laundry Detergent
I just found this, I'm not sure what to think yet, so if any of you try it, let me know what you think of how well it cleans.
Laundry Detergent Reciepe:
1 cup of Washing Soda (found at Fred Meyer in the laundry section for $ 2.99 a box)
1 cup of Borax (at Walmart in laundry section for $2.99)
1 bar of grated bar soap
Mix together and use 1 Tabelspoon per load! (I've done 170+ loads and I'm super happy with it! It makes it .04-.06 a load! (FYI: It cleans really well, but doesn't get sudsy like other detergents)
Laundry Detergent Reciepe:
1 cup of Washing Soda (found at Fred Meyer in the laundry section for $ 2.99 a box)
1 cup of Borax (at Walmart in laundry section for $2.99)
1 bar of grated bar soap
Mix together and use 1 Tabelspoon per load! (I've done 170+ loads and I'm super happy with it! It makes it .04-.06 a load! (FYI: It cleans really well, but doesn't get sudsy like other detergents)
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