Chicken Stirfry

One of the best ways that we have found to use our home grown veggies in in Stirfry. We use the Fat Sisters Cookbook receipe with a few changes. We add lots more veggies (snow peas, broccoli, onions, bell peppers, etc. We 1 1/2 times the sauce (there is never enough), and go lean on the meat (we never use as much as they say..mostly because meat is expensive and this is our "cheap" meal).

Breakfast Bake

I am so trying this this week.

Breakfast bake...!

The other morning my husband requested this little dish, something I had long forgotten. I had made it for him when we were dating & didn't realize it was one of his favorites! It's super easy & super yummy so I thought I'd share!

You'll need::
1 pkg crescent rolls
6 eggs
1/2 cp. shredded cheese [I used sharp cheddar]
1/2 cp. chopped ham or bacon [cooked]
a handful of chopped veggies like tomatoes or I used bell peppers
2 tlbs. cream cheese [I always add cream cheese to eggs!]

Roll out crescent rolls [all together] on floured surface. Try to roll it into a 12"x 8" rectangle.
Once rolled out, cut 1" strips along sides of rectangle [length wise]

Then, in a bowl whisk together eggs, cream cheese, shredded cheese then add the mea & vegetables. Scramble until almost done, leaving the eggs a bit runny. [they will finish cooking when you bake them]

Lay out egg cooked egg mixture down the center of dough. Carefully wrap the center with the strips on either side, alternating each side. Brush a little egg white or butter over the top to make it crispy or shiny.

Bake @ 350 for about 20 mins!


Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Spooky Brownies

With Jacks' Birthday on Halloween I have been on the lookout for fun treats. I thought these were really cute and who knows I may even try them out. Spooktacular fun and scrumptious eating are coming your way! Gather your goblins to share lots of baking tricks and treats. Prep Time:1 hr Start to Finish:2 hr Makes:24 brownies

1	box Betty Crocker® Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)
	Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for in brownie mix directions
1	container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy creamy white frosting
	Neon green, pink and blue food colors
24	large marshmallows
	Miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits
	Black decorating gel
1	roll Betty Crocker® Fruit Roll-Ups® chewy fruit snack (any red variety)
	Gummy worms candies

1.	Heat oven to 350°F. Bake and cool brownies as directed. Cut into 24 brownies, 6 rows by 4 rows.
2.	Remove lid and foil cover from container of frosting. Microwave frosting uncovered on High about 20 seconds or until frosting can be stirred smooth. Divide warm frosting among 3 small bowls, 1 for each color. Decorate as directed below, using 8 brownies for each. Franken-Brownies Add 5 drops green food color to frosting in 1 bowl; mix well. Top each of 8 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Spoon 1 tablespoon green frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Decorate with green baking bits for eyes and ears. Use black gel for mouths and centers of eyes. Cut fruit snack to use for hair. Boo-BrowniesTop each of 8 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Spoon 1 tablespoon white frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Use black gel for eyes and mouths. Spider BrowniesAdd 5 drops pink food color and 3 drops blue food color to frosting in 1 bowl; mix well. Top each of 8 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Tuck gummy worms candies under each marshmallow for legs. Spoon 1 tablespoon purple frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Use orange baking bits for eyes. Use black gel for mouths, centers of eyes and eyebrows.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude brownie mix directions.

Tamale Pie - Darby

I tried this one out last night and it was a hit. Jonathan was a tad worried because he doesn't like Tamale's but it wasn't like a Tamale at all. I didn't want to use a pound and a half of meat so I used about 1/2 to 3/4 a pound that was frozen in the freezer. I also didn't have a green bell pepper or raisins on hand (Hyrum ate them all before I got a chance to use them last week!) but it was still fabulous. I served it up with a side of corn on the cob, mashed potatoes with the peels on and some lemon squares for desert!

Tamale Pie

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chile powder (more or less to taste)
2 teaspoons cumin (more or less to taste)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (4-ounce) can green Anaheim chiles, drained, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
1/3 cup raisins
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/3 cup water

1-pound of prepared cornbread mix (such as Jiffy or Bob's Red Mill).
Whatever is needed according to cornbread mix instructions to make the cornbread batter (water, egg, oil, milk)

Method

1 Preheat oven to 375°F.

2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high. Add the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper. Add salt, chile powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring infrequently, until the ground beef has browned on all sides. Remove from heat. Drain excess fat if necessary (if you are using lean beef, there shouldn't be excess).

3 Mix in fire-roasted tomatoes, Anaheim chiles, corn, olives, raisins, cheese, and water. Adjust seasoning. Add more chile powder and cumin if desired. Rub a little olive oil over the insides of a 9x12-inch casserole dish (or use a nonstick cooking spray). Spoon filling into the casserole dish.

4 In a large bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to the directions on the package. Pour the cornbread batter over the top of the filling in the casserole.

5 Bake for 40 minutes, until the top is browned.

Serves 6-8.

Alfredo Sauce - Darby

I got this from Anna. Love it. I might add sun dried tomatoes next time.

Alfredo Sauce

I made this Alfredo sauce the other day and it is easy, fast and yummy. I hate paying for mediocre sauce at a restaurant and even scarier concoctions from a jar. I forgot to take a picture so you'll just have to make it to see it!

1/2 c. butter ( not margarine!)
1 8 oz. package cream cheese (I've used low fat and it works)cut in chunks
2 garlic cloves minced
2 cups milk( you can use whole, 2%, half-&-half, cream or combination)
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese from green bottle to start or 6 oz. of grated Parm. cheese
1/8 tsp. pepper
pinch of nutmeg

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and then throw in your garlic for a few minutes. Add your cream cheese, stir with a wire whisk until it is smooth. Slowly pour in your milk, a little at a time continue whisking to make it smooth. Stir in your Parmesan cheese if you are using the powdered you may want to add a little more until you like the consistency. Add a pinch of nutmeg. Remove from heat. The sauce does thicken quickly, you can always thin it with a little milk. Toss with some hot pasta and enjoy. I frequently add grilled chicken or shrimp and it's fabulous! Enjoy!