There's No Accounting for Taste -- Disgusting Halloween Recipe Most Popular with Public

Stolen from my email...

LOS ANGELES, CA 2008 - FabulousFoods.com, one of the net's most popular cooking sites, boasts thousands of recipes to whet the appetites of hungry web surfers, including dishes by such culinary luminaries as Emeril Lagasse, Jamie Oliver, Mollie Katzen, Jacques Torres and more. So what's the one of the most heavily trafficked recipes on the site? A gross and disgusting Halloween recipe called the "Infamous Kitty Litter Cake."

The cake, which looks exactly like its namesake -- it's even served in a kitty litter pan with a pooper-scooper (new and clean, of course) -- makes FabulousFoods.com editor Cheri Sicard chuckle. "People love to think about making and serving the cake," she says. "They just love to email the page (complete with photo) to friends and family!"

When asked if she's ever made and served the cake herself, Sicard admits that at the requests of party throwing friends, she's made the cake twice. And both times the hostess ended up with a lot of leftover cake. "The Kitty Litter Cake looks far too realistic to be appetizing. It truly is tasty, but it's just too hard for most people to get beyond the visual impact and actually eat it," Sicard says.

Sicard's business partner Mitch Mandell says the pair were shocked at the popularity of the novelty cake. "That recipe has been wildly popular since it first went online over ten years ago," he says, "and it continues to draw tons of hits today, and not just at Halloween, but all year long."

Mandell can be proud, however, as the one recipe out of the 1000s on the site that out performs the Kitty Litter Cake is his own personal formula for homemade pizza dough. "You just can't compete with a great pizza," he laughs.

To catch a glimpse of the Kitty Litter cake for yourself, along with tons of other Halloween recipes, visit FabulousFoods.com. While Halloween may be one of the most popular holidays covered at the site, they also offer recipes, cooking tips, advice, and articles for celebrations throughout the year.

Kitty Litter Cake URL -- www.fabulousfoods.com/component/resource/article/109/17836

Online since 1994, Enigma Communications publishes FabulousLiving.com, FabulousFoods.com, and FabulousTravel.com, three popular editorial websites.

Enigma Communications -- Mitch Mandell or Cheri Sicard mmenigma@gmail.com

Mandarin Peach Sauce

Mandarin Peach Sauce

Yield: 1 cup

1 can (15 oz.) cling peach slices in juice or extra light syrup
3 tablespoons Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon fennel, crushed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Drain peaches and reserve liquid for later use.
2. Place peaches in blender container. Whirl on high speed until
smooth; pour into small saucepan.
3. Combine teriyaki sauce and cornstarch; stir into peaches with
sugar, fennel, pepper and cloves.
4. Bring mixture to boil over medium heat. Simmer until sauce
thickens, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat and stir in garlic powder.


MY Source: KikkomanUSA

Kahlua

Kahlua

1 qt water
2 1/2 cups Sugar
3 tablespoons Instant coffee
1 tablespoon Vanilla
2 1/2 cups Vodka

Bring water, sugar and coffee to a boil in a saucepan. Simmer VERY
slowly for 3 hours. Mixture will be very dark and syrupy. Cool. Add
vanilla and vodka. Makes 7 cups.

Barbecued Ribs with Blueberry Sauce

I just saw this type of recipe on Food TV, I think it was on the new Dinner Impossible!

Barbecued Ribs with Blueberry Sauce

4 cups water
3 to 4 pounds country-style pork ribs
2 pints (4 cups) fresh blueberries
1 medium (1 cup) onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Bring water to a full boil in 6-quart saucepan; add ribs.
Cook over medium-high heat until ribs are fork tender (20 to 25
minutes).
2. Meanwhile, heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until
coals are ash white. Place all remaining ingredients in 2-quart
saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until flavors
are blended (12 to 15 minutes).
3. Place ribs on grill; baste with blueberry sauce. Grill,
basting and turning occasionally, until ribs are fork tender (20 to
25 minutes).
4. Cook remaining blueberry sauce over low heat, stirring
occasionally, until heated through. Serve sauce over ribs.

Makes 6 servings.

Ore Ida Steam n' Mash Potatoes

I received a bunch of coupons for the new Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash potatoes. They also sent me a very cool masher, so I figured I'd better use the "free" coupon and give them a try. They were $3.44 at our local Wal*Mart. I picked the Three Cheese variety, how can you go wrong with 3 cheeses!!!

I made them tonight as a side to hot dogs (lazy I know but we were at a 2 hour parade this afternoon. They were easy, microwave for 11 minutes, let sit for 2, add milk butter & mash.

These were SO good! Better than dry flakes, but just as easy. I dare say that made them better than from scratch, but that's based on convenience!!! It was perfect for a quick side dish. I do dislike peeling potatoes, it's one of my least favorite things to do in the kitchen, I think I have a peeler phobia!

Now since I got these free the next question becomes, would I pay full retail for these? Doubtful. Would I buy them on sale with coupons? Sure!

CHEESE BLINTZES

CHEESE BLINTZES

2 eggs
1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. milk
1 tbsp. butter, melted
Pinch of salt

FILLING:

1 c. cottage cheese
8 oz. cream cheese
1 egg
Dash salt
Dash cinnamon or 1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. sugar

Blend crepe ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour. Heat crepe pan or 6 or 7
inch greased skillet. Pour in a stream of batter to cover bottom of
skillet. Bake until lightly browned on one side only. When done turn
one at a time to browned side up. Fill with the filling.

Blend filling ingredients and spread cheese mixture evenly on each
blintz. Fold opposite sides together. Fry in butter until both sides
are brown. Serve with sour cream and/or jam.

Country Turkey Loaf

Country Turkey Loaf

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup chopped mushroom
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a shallow baking pan; set
aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, carrot, onion, mushroom,
bell pepper, tomato sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper;
mix well.
3. Shape turkey mixture into a loaf in prepared pan. Bake,
uncovered, for 1 hour or until cooked through and starting to brown.
Let stand several minutes before slicing.

Makes 6 servings.

Broccoli and Cheddar Pizza

Broccoli and Cheddar Pizza

1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups thawed frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1 pizza crust dough
1 teaspoon sesame seed
3 ounces Cheddar, shredded
3 ounces part skim, mozzarella shredded
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
dash of pepper

Preheat oven to 425F. In a 10 inch nonstick skillet heat oil; add
garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden
brown, about 1 minute. Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally,
until broccoli is thoroughly heated, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat;
stir in ricotta cheese and set aside. Spray 12 inch round pizza pan
with nonstick cooking spray; fit pizza crust dough into pan. Spread
broccoli mixture evenly over dough, leaving 1/2 inch of outer edge of
dough uncovered. Sprinkle sesame seed over outer edge of dough.
Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over broccoli mixture, then
sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper. Bake until pizza crust is
lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Buffalo Chicken Wing Pizza

Since I am lazy, I'd probably just use precooked chicken pieces & toss them in the sauce. I'd say use leftover wings, but they don't exist!!!

Buffalo Chicken Wing Pizza

3/4 pound chicken pieces
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup oil, for frying chicken
1/2 cup chicken wing sauce, ready made or 3 ounces hot sauce
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
1 medium pizza crust

Mix flour and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Put chicken pieces in
the bag and shake until coated with flour mix. Heat oil in a fry pan.
Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425F. Remove chicken and allow to cool enough to
handle. Chop chicken into pieces about 1/2 inch in diameter. Shake
approximately 2 teaspoons of hot sauce onto the chicken or to taste.
Spread pizza dough onto greased pan, about 14 inch diameter. Mix
chicken wing sauce with blue cheese dressing. Spread the sauce mixture
onto the pizza dough. Spread the pieces of chicken onto top of the
sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the chicken. Sprinkle the
crumbled blue cheese on to of the mozzarella. Bake at 425F for about
20 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

Easy Pizza Crust

So regular readers will know that I love to make my own pizza crust, from scratch & with great stuff like whole wheat flour & milled flaxseed. But sometimes convenient is just better! What can be more convenient than popping a tube & using your leftovers to make a one of a kind pizza in minutes, no knead to wait on dough, get it, ha!

This was in my email, it's going straight to my shopping list. It will be a great help since hubby is now cooking 3 nights a week!

Get In on the Fun of Making Pizza at Home

With New Pillsbury^® Thin Pizza Crust

Pizza has wedged its way into almost every home in America, serving as an easy meal on busy nights. The most appealing kind is homemade pizza—a simple, cost-effective option that allows people to customize their toppings and enjoy the fun of making pizza at home.

Now Pillsbury is offering a new way to make your pizza at home—thin crust style. Joining the popular classic crust option in stores, the new Pillsbury^® Thin Crust Pizza Crust is a crispier option that’s easy to use and gives families the choice of a thinner and more classic-style crust when building personalized pizzas at home. Just unroll, top with favorite ingredients and bake either crust for a warm-from-your-oven, homemade pizza with a delicious, evenly browned crust every time.

People have told us how making homemade pizza is a family tradition, says test kitchen experts in the Pillsbury Kitchens at General Mills. They remember making homemade pizza from scratch as a child, and now want to make it a fun activity they can share and enjoy with their kids. It’s a special treat, because everyone can choose their toppings and personalize their own part of the pizza.

Pillsbury has created four new recipes that start with convenient Pillsbury^® Thin Crust Pizza Crust. From hearty meats to colorful vegetables and fresh herbs, the toppings create perfect pizzas that are kid-friendly and appeal to more adult tastes.

Chicken ’n Bacon Ranch Pizza is an easy, delicious alternative to tomato sauce–based pizza. Italian seasoned chicken strips, crispy bacon, Roma tomatoes, onion and ranch dressing are combined for a savory mix. The pizza is finished with a combination of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. The tempting tastes will be a popular pick for all ages. You can even use leftover chicken for this recipe.

Meat lovers will crave the smell and taste of the hearty Mega Meat Pizza. Italian sausage, ground beef, sliced pepperoni, deli salami and Canadian bacon cover the tomato sauce base and a sprinkling of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese tops off the meaty masterpiece. This recipe is sure to satisfy even the biggest appetites in the house.

For a more gourmet touch, try Spinach and Caramelized Onion Pizza. The onions are caramelized to a golden brown in olive oil with a dash of sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt and garlic. Next, the savory onion mixture is spooned evenly over the crust and topped with spinach and a layer of three cheeses. The caramelized onions bring a touch of sweetness to complement the delicate flavor of the spinach. This recipe is delicious as a main dish or can be cut into smaller squares for an impressive appetizer.

Tomato Pesto Pizza brings a trendy restaurant favorite home. After one bite, you’ll know you’ll be making this recipe again and again. It’s simple and just tastes great. The pesto sauce is balanced with an Italian blend of cheese, while the Roma tomatoes and sliced fresh basil add color and a burst of flavor. Tomato Pesto Pizza is a pretty recipe with wide appeal.

From the eager beginner to the practiced pizza baker, everyone will enjoy using Pillsbury^® Thin Crust Pizza Crust or Pillsbury’s classic crust. The new thin crust is now available nationwide in the refrigerated dough section of your supermarket. The suggested retail price is $2.49 for one pizza crust.

To find more than 50 additional pizza recipes for both Pillsbury’s thin and classic pizza crusts, visit www.pillsbury.com.

Chicken and Dumplin' Casserole

**Updated*** I think this would freeze nicely. I'd probably wait until cooking day to make the biscuit dough, but that might freeze just fine too.

Chicken and Dumplin' Casserole

1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
4 cups chicken, cooked, cubed

Dumplings
2 cups prepackaged buttermilk biscuit mix
2 teaspoons dried basil
2/3 cup milk

In a large saucepan, sauté onion, celery and garlic in butter until
tender. Add flour, sugar, salt, basil, pepper and broth; bring to a
boil. Cook and stir for one minute; reduce heat. Add peas and cook for
5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in cubed chicken. Pour into a
greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.

12 Dumplings
Combine biscuit mix and basil in a bowl. Stir in milk with a fork
until moistened. Drop by tablespoonsful onto casserole Bake,
uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Cover and bake 10 minutes
more or until dumplings are done.

Kit Kat Bars

Kit Kat Bars

Ritz Crackers
1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup milk
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup peanut butter

Put graham crackers, brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter and milk
into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.

Put a layer of crackers in a 9 x 13-inch pan and pour 1/2 of the
mixture over it. Put another layer of crackers and pour the remaining
mixture. Add one last row of crackers.

Melt, over low heat, the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips and
peanut butter. When melted, spread evenly over the top. When cool, cut
into desired bars or squares.

Breakfast Pizza

Breakfast Pizza

1 ready-made pizza crust
8 eggs
1/4 cup cream or half-and-half
Salt and pepper
Onion salt
Garlic salt
Vegetable oil
6 tablespoons cream cheese
Bacon bits
1 cup grated jack cheese
Salsa

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Place pizza crust on cookie sheet. Mix eggs, salt, pepper, onion salt,
garlic salt and cream or half-and-half together. Heat oil in saucepan.
Scramble the egg mixture. Spread over pizza crust. Drop teaspoonsful
of cream cheese over eggs. Sprinkle grated jack evenly over eggs. Top
with bacon bits. Bake 10 minutes.

Cut into 8 servings. Serve with salsa.

Product Review - Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce

I recently received 2 bottles of Country Bob's All purpose sauce to use & review.

We used the first bottle to make a marinade for an inexpensive beef roast, which my hubby sliced in steak size pieces for grilling.

The sweetness of the sauce was a pleasant surprise. It reminded me of the BBQ sauce I make from scratch but with a smokier-steak sauce taste.

The samples came with a recipe pamphlet including recipes such as Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Country Bob's meatloaf, Fantastic Baked Beans, and Shrimp Cocktail Sauce. You can find more recipes online.

This sauce could easily become a pantry staple in our house! Now I have to try some of their other products!

Filled Pizza

I'd probably sub canned sauce (pizza or spaghetti) for the make your own. Unless my tomatoes ever get ripe, then I'll use my home made canned...

Filled Pizza

Dough
1 envelope dry active yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup lukewarm water
2 3/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Sprinkle yeast on warm water, letting stand until dissolved. Add oil,
salt and 1/2 of the flour, beating well. Gradually add more flour to
form a soft dough. Turn out dough on a floured board. Knead until
smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and
let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1/ hours) or
refrigerate overnight to rise.

Sauce
3 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped, or 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Oregano, to taste
3 ounces tomato paste
Basil, to taste
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Parsley, to taste

Combine first 4 ingredients and simmer until thick, about 20 minutes,
stirring often. * Add herbs.

Filling
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup onion, sliced
2 cups (8 ounces) mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup green bell peppers, sliced
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated

Punch down dough and turn out on a floured board. Divide dough into 2
balls, one slightly larger for the bottom. Roll larger portion out to
fit a 12-inch round and 1-inch deep pizza pan with a slight overhang.

Spread bottom with mozzarella cheese, 1/2 of the mushrooms, 1/2 of the
green peppers and garlic. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Roll out the other portion of dough and cover, folding in the edges
with the bottom crust, pinching to make a standing rim. Bake in a
preheated 450 degree F oven on the bottom rack for 7 minutes.

Remove from oven. Add tomato sauce, remaining mushrooms and
vegetables. Sprinkle with the herbs and garlic. Return to oven,
reducing heat to 400 degrees F and bake an additional 25 minutes until
brown and set. If edges turn brown first, cover with foil.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Fried Ham Patties

Sounds like a good use for leftover ham.

Fried Ham Patties

2 Cups Ground Ham
1 Egg, beaten
2/3 Cup Flour
1 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Sugar
1/2 Cup Drained Crushed Pineapple

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Shape into patties and fry in deep,
hot fat until golden brown on both sides.

Veggie Lentil Chili Non Carne!

Another possible lentil recipe. I have had an itch for chili. From Recipe Zaar

Veggie Lentil Chili Non Carne!

Not everyone wants to use minced beef or Quorn mince for a chili, so here's a version that uses Puy-style lentils. It's also a great way of using up (or disguising!) winter root vegetables. t's scrummy enough to get past some of the most devout meat-eaters I know, so why not give it a go, served with brown rice? Mix in a couple of tablespoons of natural yoghurt, if you want a less spicy version or if the chili is too hot.

1 hour | 10 min prep

SERVES 4

• 3 1/2 ounces puy lentils or green lentils
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1 parsnip, peeled and grated
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 7 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 fresh red fresh chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped, adjust to suit your taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 stock, cube
• handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1. Put the lentils in a pan of cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, not allowing them to boil dry. They should be almost cooked after this time.
2. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and sauté the onion, garlic, carrot and parsnip for 10 minutes.
3. Add the chili, ground coriander seeds and cumin. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Roughly chop the tinned tomatoes and add to the frying pan with the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar and stock cube. Mix well.
5. Add the lentils and stir well. Cover and simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes.
6. Add the kidney beans and heat through. Finally add the chopped cilantro leaves.
7. Serve with brown rice and a garnish of natural yogurt.

Creamy Cheese Pie

Simple ingredients, easy to make, just the way I like it!

CREAMY CHEESE PIE

8 ounce package cream cheese softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 ounce container Cool Whip thawed
1 graham cracker crust

Beat cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar. Blend in sour
cream and vanilla; fold in whipped topping until thoroughly blended.
Spoon into crust. Chill until set, about 4 hours. Serve topped with
sweetened fresh fruit, if desired.

Recipe Site

As you may have guessed I am addicted to collecting recipes! My email inbox is packed with daily emails from yahoo groups, websites, magazines and blogs that have recipes.

I am slightly obsessed with the collecting, more so than the using! I think I could eat something different every day for 5 years at this point... Given the "great hard drive crash of 2006" I have clearly bounced back! That event was the reason I started blogging, not to make money, or have readers, but simply to store my stuff so when the next hard drive goes I won't be as lost!!!

So sites like Food Classics appeal to me.

1. It has a newsletter, more inbox filling!
2. Readers can submit their recipes = diversity
3. It's easy to use, finding just the right recipe, search by ingredient, ethnicity, category, title, holiday, or prep time
   

Savory Lentil Loaf sounds like a recipe I may be adapting for our tastes. I'll let you know how it works out but I'm thinking of combining this recipe with the Best Ever Meatloaf recipe.

Garbanzo Patties

This sounds like a "me" dish. Doubt the guys would like the meatless-ness of it all!

Garbanzo Patties


Patties may be served as is, or with a gravy. Alternately, they may be
used in place of a burger on a sandwich.

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzos, rinsed and drained
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup quick (not instant) oatmeal (dry, not cooked)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground sage

In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. With wet hands, form
mixture into eight patties. Fry until nicely browned in a lightly
oiled skillet, turn and fry on the other side. To reduce fat, patties
may be arranged on a cookie sheet and baked in a 350 degree F oven for
about 20 minutes (turn patties halfway through baking time)

Serve hot. (See serving suggestions above)

Mexi Lentil Rice

I still have to use the lentils I bought... maybe this will work for us.

Mexi Lentil Rice

this is an easy side or main dish. the cheese is optional. we eat it as a main dish. I can't remember where I got the beginning of this recipe but I have adapted it so much I don't think it would be recognized anymore. I make this in a crock pot but it could be made in an oven in a covered dish at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I've never tried making it on low heat so I don't know how long for that.

From Recipe Zaar.

2¼ hours | 10 min prep

SERVES 6

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup chopped onion, about 1 medium
• 32 ounces water or broth, of choice
• 1-2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 2-8 ounces of shredded cheese

Toppings

• shredded cheese
  sour cream
• salsa

1. spray inside of crock pot with non stick cooking spray.
2. add all ingredients except "toppings" and mix well.
3. cook on high for two to two and a half hours.
4. serve topped with additional cheese, sour cream and salsa if desired.

Best Ever Meatloaf

I don't think I've ever put mushroom soup in my meatloaf, but I will try it the next one I make.

Best Ever Meatloaf

2 pounds ground beef
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ketchup

Mix all together with hands. Mold and shape in loaf pans. Bake at 350
degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from oven and drain
grease. Cool before serving.

Serves 8.

Junior Mint Shake

I made something similar with a green mint ice cream. Yum.

Junior Mint Shake

Source: recipesandfriends

Ingredients:

icecream
milk
2-3 boxes Junior Mints

Instructions:
1. Scoop a bunch of ice cream in the blender fill it about half way
up. Now add some milk. Just enough to cover the ice cream. Throw in
about two or three boxes of junior mints.

2. Now blend it all together until smooth and serve.

Variation: Add some coconut milk!

EASY & DELICIOUS CHICKEN PAPRIKA RECIPE

EASY & DELICIOUS CHICKEN PAPRIKA RECIPE
SERVES 4

Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 50 minutes

Delicious with artichoke hearts, peas or a green salad. Serve with pasta, potatoes or spaetzle, or rice. You can prepare dish ahead of time adding sour cream mixture before serving.

* 1 3lb chicken, cut up in 6 or 8 pieces
* 1 large onion, finely chopped
* 4 TBS Vegetable oil
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 2 cups low fat sour cream (you can use yogurt,although it will have less flavor)
* 3 or more TBSP sweet Hungarian paprika
* 2 tsp flour
* 2 tsp salt
* pepper

Rinse off chicken , remove and discard skin and excess fat. Heat 2 TBSP oil in a large, heavy, covered stew pot or casserole on medium heat. Add onions, sauté till light golden in color, set aside. Add remaining oil, heat, lightly brown chicken pieces, still over medium heat Add onions to chicken in casserole, draining off excess fat. Add paprika, salt and a couple twists of the pepper mill. Stir well. Add broth.

Bring to a simmer, cook covered for 30 minutes, uncover and simmer for a 15 minutes more stirring occasionally. Using a fork, mix the flour into the sour cream. Remove chicken from casserole. Spoon off fat from cooking liquid if desired. Whisk sour cream mixture into cooking liquid. Add chicken pieces and simmer till heated through.

Serve with pasta (noodles, penne, etc.), or mashed potatoes or spaetzle, or rice.

Fresh Veggie Pizza

I haven't made this recipe in a while but I think I will sometime this week. I usually use broccoli, cauliflower, black olives, shredded carrots, diced red onion, and chopped seeded tomatoes. I also use 2 cans of crescents & a large jellyroll pan. I need to mix up a batch of Ranch Dressing Mix (#7) too.

Fresh Veggie Pizza

1 pkg crescent rolls
8 oz pkg cream cheese at room temperature
1 c sour cream
1 envelope powdered Ranch dressing mix
2 c raw vegetables, chopped fine ( we use broccoli, cauliflower,
carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes)
Cheese for top

Open crescent rolls press together in a pizza pan or square baking
pan, bake until golden brown, Stir together the cream cheese, sour
cream, and dressing mix. Spread this on the crust. Top with mixed
vegetables pressing them down firmly then sprinkle on your cheese, cut
into squares. Great for get togethers, family dinners or a party.

Crab Rangoons for a Crowd

I also add sesame oil to the cheese mixture.

Crab Rangoon

4 (8-oz.) packages softened cream cheese
1 cup chopped imitation crab meat
3 chopped green onions
2 tsp. sugar
3 cloves crushed garlic
2 packages wonton wrappers
hot oil

Mix first 5 ingredients well. Spoon 1-Tbl. of mixture onto wrapper.
Bring all corners up (at top of mixture) and pinch to secure. Deep fry
1-minute or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Makes 50-60.

Basic Scones

These are good with jam or even just some butter! You can add 1/2 cup of currants, raisins or other dried chopped fruit.

4 cups unbleached white flour
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt (I think sea salt imparts a less sharp flavor)
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups half and half (half milk/half cream)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and lightly grease your cookie sheet.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.
Using either a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Separate the egg, placing the white in a cup, and then add the yolk to a smaller mixing bowl. Using a fork or small wire whisk, whisk the egg yolk till smooth, then add the cream. Form a well in the middle of your flour mixture, and pour the yolk mixture into it. Stir all ingredients till incorporated and sticking together, then place the dough on a floured counter top. Knead gently 5 or 6 times—don't over knead. Divide the dough in half. With a lightly floured rolling pin or your hands, roll each dough half into a 7-inch circle. Cut into 6 wedges.
Place scones on prepared baking sheet 1 inch apart and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

From the Flylady walking tour of 2007.

Easy Spinach Dip Wreath

I prefer pumpernickel bread with my spinach dip, but the Hawaiian round sounds interesting!

Easy Spinach Dip Wreath

You can't go wrong with this super-easy dip. Garnishes of rosemary,
yellow tomatoes, cranberries and red peppers make it even more
irresistible.

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:10 min
Makes:12 servings

1 round uncut loaf (about 9 inches in diameter) Hawaiian or sourdough
bread
1 1/2 cups spinach dip
Rosemary sprig, if desired
Miniature yellow cherry tomatoes, if desired
Cranberries, if desired
Red bell pepper pieces, if desired

1. Cut and hollow out 3-inch-wide ring on top of bread loaf to within
1/2 inch of bottom, leaving center of loaf intact. Reserve scooped-
out bread.

2. Spoon spinach dip into hollowed-out ring. Arrange rosemary sprigs
around outer edge of wreath. Decorate with cherry tomatoes and
cranberries. Cut bow shape from bell pepper; place on wreath. Cover
and refrigerate until serving time.

3. Tear remaining loaf of bread into bite-size pieces. Use torn bread
and reserved scooped-out bread for dipping.

Pumpkin Mousse Pie

Pumpkin Mousse Pie
Ingredients

3 eggs, separated
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (7g) unflavoured gelatin
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree, unsweetened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbs. vanilla
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 deep dish pie shell

Instructions:

1. In a double boiler beat egg yolks with milk, brown sugar,
cinnnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; simmer for 8 minutes until
slightly thickened.
2. In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand for 5 minutes;
stir into hot egg mixture and cook stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
3. Remove mixture from heat, tranfer to mixing bowl and stir in
pumpkin puree and vanilla; let cool to room temperature
4. In a separate bowl, beat whipped cream until stiff peaks form,
adding granulated sugar as you go.
5. Fold into pumpkin mixture and pour into baked pie shell
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight at most.

Chuck Wagon Beans

Chuck Wagon Beans

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 pound ground beef
1/2 clove garlic
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt

Sauté onions in bacon drippings until soft. Add ground beef and brown.
Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 35 to 40 minutes.

MUSHROOM CHEESE HAMBURGER STEAK

MUSHROOM CHEESE HAMBURGER STEAK

1 1/2 lbs. hamburger
2 jars of brown gravy
1 medium onion
1 can of mushrooms
1 egg
4-5 slices of Swiss or provolone cheese
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons of butter

Sauté sliced onions and mushrooms in buttered skillet. Mix hamburger meat
and egg. Shape meat mixture into patties and fry in skillet. When meat is
fully cooked in skillet, melt cheese on patties. Remove patties from skillet and
drain excess grease.

Return skillet to stove on medium heat and combine the sautéed onion,
mushrooms, and 2 jars of brown gravy. Heat until bubbly and add removed
patties back into the skillet. Great with mashed potatoes.