Friday, August 31, 2007

Lemonade-Stand Pie

1 can (6oz.) frozen lemonade (pink or regular, partially thawed)
1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened
1 tub (8oz.) Cool Whip, thawed
1 (6oz.) graham-cracker crumb crust

Beat lemonade in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds. Gradually spoon in ice cream; beat until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping until smooth. If necessary, freeze until mixture will mound. Spoon into crust.

Freeze 4 hours or overnight until firm. Let stand at room temp. for 30 minutes or until pie can be cut easily. Garnish with strawberries; if desired. Enjoy!

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Easy Chicken Parmesan

4 boneless & skinless chicken breasts (halved)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 Tbls. butter
1 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1 Tbls. Parmesan
1/4 cup parsley

Using palm of hand, flatten chicken to even out thickness. Dip chicken into egg and then into bread crumbs to coat. In skillet over medium heat, melt butter and then brown chicken on both sides. Add spaghetti sauce. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses and parsley; simmer additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Enjoy!

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Banana Walnut Loaf

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup very ripe bananas, mashed
2 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Mix sugar, butter and eggs; beat until light and fluffy. Add mashed bananas. Sift flour with baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Add walnuts. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Enjoy!

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Pot Roast

2 Tbls. salad oil
1 (4 1/2 lb.) beef chuck roast
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
9 medium-sized potatoes (peeled & cut in half)
1 (16 oz.) bag of small carrots
1 lb. small white onions (peeled & cut in halves or thirds)
1/2 cup flour

In an 8-quart dutch oven over medium high heat, with hot salad oil, cook beef chuck roast until well browned on all sides. Stir in salt, sugar, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and 3 cups of water; heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 2 1/4 hours. Add potatoes, carrots, and onions; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and cook 45 minutes or until meat and vegetables are fork tender. In a small bowl, stir flour and 1/2 cup water until blended. Discard bay leaf; gradually stir flour mixture into the dutch over. Cook over medium high heat, stirring until gravy boils and thickens slightly. Enjoy!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Cinnamon Bread

1 cup milk
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup butter or margarine
6 1/2 - 7 1/2 cups flour
6 Tbls. sugar
1 Tbls. salt
1 package yeast
3 eggs at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbls. butter or margarine melted
1 egg white


Combine milk, water and 1/3 cup butter in a small sauce pan. Heat over low heat until liquids are very warm, butter does not need to melt. Place 4 cups flour in a bowl with 6 tablespoons sugar, salt and yeast. Mix well. Add eggs and warm liquids, mix and knead. Knead in remaining flour. Place in a well greased bowl and roll around to grease top. Let rest covered until dough doubles in size. Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape halves into loaves and place in well greased pans, let rise until doubled in size. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove from pans and brush all surfaces well with shortening or cooking oil. Enjoy!

Homemade Sloppy Joes

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
2 beef-flavored bouillon cubes
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard

In skillet, brown meat with pepper and onion; drain. Add rest of ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Best served on warm toasted buns. Enjoy!

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Very Easy Quiche

2 eggs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbls. butter, softened
1/2 cup bisquik
1 1/2 cup milk
6 slices bacon, crisp & crumbled

Blend all ingredient, except for bacon for 3 minutes. Stir in bacon. Pour into greased 9-inch pie pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Enjoy!