tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80857442173260184552024-03-05T16:24:51.533-05:00Jen's Favorite Recipes: Simple & SpectacularI love to bake! This blog is a collection of recipes that have passed my family's test. My family always says my recipes are "fancy." I prefer easy recipes with an elegant presentation.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-81865068233495359062018-01-21T21:10:00.000-05:002018-01-21T22:20:59.050-05:00My Great Grandmother's Pound Cake <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is part of my family history!<br />
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2 sticks margarine<br />
1/2 cup shortening<br />
3 cups sugar<br />
6 eggs<br />
2 tsp. vanilla<br />
3 cups plain flour<br />
1/2 tsp. baking powder<br />
1 cup evaporated milk<br />
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Cream margarine, shortening, and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, and milk. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add flour and baking powder and cream on slow speed for 7 minutes. Bake in a bundt pan at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Do not open the oven. Cool in pan 10 minutes.<br />
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For a chocolate version, which my great grandmother did NOT make: Add 3/4 cup cocoa. Decrease flour by about 1/4 cup. Decrease eggs to 5.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-51860465821364899382018-01-21T21:00:00.000-05:002018-01-21T21:11:50.488-05:00Hershey's Syrup Chocolate CakeThis is a cake my mother and grandmother made when I was growing up. It takes a whole can of Hershey's syrup, which I don't think they make anymore; you have to buy the bottles and measure. It is best eaten cold. I like how the frosting hardens when it is refrigerated.<br />
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1 stick margarine<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
4 eggs<br />
1 cup flour<br />
1 tsp. baking powder<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
pinch of salt<br />
1 large can Hershey's Chocolate Syrup (or 16 ounces)<br />
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Cream margarine and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Sift together dry ingredients and add alternately with the syrup. Add vanilla. Mix well. Bake in a greased and floured 9X13 pan for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool 10 minutes.<br />
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Frosting:<br />
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1/2 stick margarine<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
5 tablespoons evaporated milk (or regular milk)<br />
1/2 cup chocolate chips<br />
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Boil margarine, sugar, and milk 2 minutes. Turn off heat and add chocolate chips. Beat until melted. Pour onto warm cake. Refrigerate.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-39806571504903416562018-01-04T11:52:00.000-05:002018-01-21T21:03:25.828-05:00The Best Scrambled Eggs<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This the way my mother taught me to make scrambled
eggs. She makes the most delicious
scrambled eggs. Most people overcook eggs. You won’t using her method.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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eggs per person</span></div>
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slice cheese per person (Velveeta is the best)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Crack eggs and add cheese. Turn on stove to medium heat. Constantly stir eggs. Remove from heat when they still look a
little undercooked (you will still see some liquid) because they will continue
to cook in the pan. Salt and pepper to
your liking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-3734550142280090332015-12-24T20:55:00.002-05:002018-01-21T22:17:16.002-05:00Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Pie<div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">
<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">INGREDIENTS for Cheesecake:</span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;">1 (8-inch) store-bought graham cracker crust – chocolate or regular*</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;">1/2 cup frozen or fresh raspberries</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;">1/2 cup frozen or fresh blackberries</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;">6 ounces cream cheese</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;">1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;">1 egg</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;">3 Tablespoons lemon juice</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;">1 teaspoon vanilla</li>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">INGREDIENTS for Chocolate Glaze:</span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;">2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (I use 1/3 cup chocolate chips)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;">¼ cup whipping cream (or milk)</li>
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.</div>
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Arrange raspberries and blackberries on the bottom of the crust (if using frozen berries, do not thaw; if using fresh, make sure they are not wet).</div>
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Beat together cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Beat in egg, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix well.</div>
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Carefully pour on top of the raspberries.</div>
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Bake 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or just until set. Cool completely.</div>
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Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and whipping cream together over low heat, stirring often (I do this in the microwave).</div>
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Pour over the cheesecake. Chill several hours before serving.</div>
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*NOTE: If making your own graham cracker crust, keep in mind that this recipe is designed for an 8-inch pie pan (and many pie pans are 9-inch). If you use a 9-inch, you will probably have to adjust the cooking time (and obviously, the finished product will be slightly thinner).</div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">12 slices deli cooked ham<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">1/2 cup sour cream<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">1 teaspoon lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 7x11 inch
baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Pound chicken breasts to ¼ inch thickness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cheese slice and 2 ham slices on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and
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Sauce: In a small saucepan mix together
the soup, sour cream, and lemon juice.
Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, and serve hot over
chicken. Makes about 2 cups; 8 servings
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-79137557081074236382014-09-06T21:16:00.000-04:002014-09-06T21:17:02.739-04:00Fresh Herbs vs. Dried Herb MeasurementsWhen using fresh herbs, the easy rule of thumb is to triple the amount of dried herbs called for in the recipe. For example, 1 tsp. dried oregano equals 3 tsp. (1 TBS.) minced fresh oregano.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-30819135623981514942014-09-06T21:14:00.000-04:002014-09-06T21:14:52.244-04:00Self-Rising Flour SubstituteAs a substitute for self-rising flour, place 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-60356444795327925732014-09-06T21:11:00.002-04:002014-09-06T21:13:10.625-04:00Pumpkin Pie TipTry substituting eggnog for the milk in your next homemade pumpkin pie.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-68822293694173178782014-07-30T11:30:00.000-04:002014-07-30T11:30:09.124-04:00Cafe Rio RecipesCafe Rio Pork<br />
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1 small bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing<br />
1 T chili powder<br />
1 T cumin<br />
3 cloves garlic—minced<br />
5-7 lbs pork butt<br />
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Directions:<br />
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Cook all together in a crock pot for 7-10 hours, shred meat, and cook 1 additional hour.<br />
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Café Rio Rice<br />
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3 cups water<br />
3 t chicken bouillon<br />
4 t garlic–minced<br />
½ bunch cilantro<br />
1 can green chiles—or equivalent fresh<br />
½ onion<br />
3 c instant rice<br />
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Blend cilantro, green chiles, and onion together in food processor. Place all ingredients, except rice, in pot on stove and bring to a boil. Take pot off burner, add rice, and cover for 5 minutes.<br />
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Café Rio Dressing<br />
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1 ranch dressing packet (make as per recipe)<br />
2 tomatillos (tomato like vegetable with a husk around them)<br />
½ bunch of cilantro<br />
1 clove garlic<br />
Juice of 1/2 lime<br />
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Use a food processor to blend all the ingredients well. Refrigerate.<br />
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Serve with black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-27298431516146839562014-07-30T11:28:00.000-04:002014-07-30T11:30:24.133-04:00Caramel Squares1 cup oatmeal<br />
1 cup flour<br />
3/4 cup margarine or butter<br />
3/4 cup brown sugar<br />
1 tsp. baking soda<br />
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Mix together and spread mixture on bottom of lightly greased 9X13 pan. Make another 1/2 of this recipe and set aside for crumb topping.<br />
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Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until top is golden brown.<br />
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32 caramel squares<br />
3 TBS. margarine or butter<br />
3 TBS. of milk<br />
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Melt caramels, margarine, and milk together over medium heat on stove. Stir and mix well so mixture will not burn on bottom of pan. When it is melted, pour over the baked, cooled oatmeal crust. Do not pour over the crust when the crust is hot.<br />
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16 oz. bag semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips<br />
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Sprinkle chocolate chips over caramel mixture.<br />
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Sprinkle reserved crumb topping over the chocolate chips. It will not cover all of it, so sprinkle it evenly with gaps in between. <br />
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Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-85440551783811704882013-09-12T09:20:00.002-04:002018-01-21T22:22:40.697-05:00Chocolate Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the cake I made for my mother's 60th birthday. Delicious!<br />
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1 Cup butter
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1 Cup water--boiling
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5 T. heaping cocoa
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2 Cups flour
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2 Cups sugar
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½ t. salt
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2 Eggs, lightly beaten
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1 t. soda -- dissolved in little water
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1 t. vanilla
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½ Cup sour cream
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Mix butter, water and cocoa together. Add dry ingredients. Mix the eggs, soda and vanilla in separate bowl and add to mixture. Gently mix in the sour cream; do not over mix.
Bake in two 8" or 9" round cake pans (buttered and floured) for 50 minutes at 325 degrees.
Remove from pans. Chill. Cut off the edges and frost with chocolate buttercream frosting.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-36003622089721958862011-07-26T15:39:00.004-04:002018-01-21T22:18:14.669-05:00The Best CakeOne of my sister-in-law's friends made this cake. I was skeptical as I saw everyone dive into this non-frosted cake. Where was the frosting? Turns out the cake is perfect without frosting--a whole bag of chocolate chips inside the cake is all it needs! Try it out for yourself:<br />
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yellow cake mix<br />
chocolate instant pudding<br />
vanilla instant pudding<br />
4 eggs<br />
1/2 cup oil<br />
1 cup water<br />
1 package chocolate chips<br />
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Mix ingredients and pour into greased bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-58201998376447361882011-01-19T21:29:00.003-05:002011-01-19T21:37:39.361-05:00The Best Cornbread EverThis is a really great, sweet cornbread. It takes 5 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to bake. I was experimenting with cornbread recipes for an upcoming missionary zone conference meal. This is the first and last recipe I made!<br /><br />1/2 cup cornmeal<br />1 1/2 cups flour<br />2/3 cup sugar<br />1 tablespoon baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1/3 cup oil<br />3 tablespoons butter, melted<br />2 eggs, beaten<br />1 1/4 cups milk<br /><br />Mix dry ingredients, make a well and add oil, butter, eggs, and milk into the center. Stir until just mixed (batter will be runny, but don’t be alarmed!). Bake in an 8" square pan at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. This doubles perfectly for a 9×13-inch pan.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-42364397257229645622011-01-19T21:18:00.003-05:002011-01-19T21:28:39.149-05:00My Favorite Soup--Broccoli Cheese Potato SoupA friend at BYU made me this soup on a very cold, snowy Sunday. It was so delicious that, of course, I asked for the recipe. Twelve years later, it is still my favorite soup, and now I think it is Cameron's favorite soup--he ate 3 bowls of it tonight!<br /><br />5 c. cubed potatoes<br />2 c. carrots, cubed diagonally<br />1 c. onions, chopped<br />1 ½ c. celery, chopped<br />10 oz. frozen broccoli<br />6 tsp. chicken granules (I used chicken bullion cubes)<br /><br />8 T. butter<br />4 T. flour<br />2 c. milk<br />1 lb. cubed Velveeta<br />1 T. dry mustard<br />½ t. pepper<br /><br />Bring water to a boil and dissolve chicken granules or cubes in water. Cook potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery until tender (about 20 minutes). Sometimes I add more water if the veggies absorb most of it.<br /><br />Add broccoli towards the end, a couple of minutes before you add the cheese mixture. Broccoli will get mushy if you cook it too long.<br /><br />Meanwhile, in another pan, melt butter and add flour. Gradually add milk. As it thickens, add Velveeta, dry mustard, pepper, and salt to taste. Pour all of this into steamed vegetables and broth.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-25312608567658118952009-10-13T13:57:00.002-04:002009-10-13T14:05:25.544-04:00Cereal and Yogurt TipsI'm never quite sure how to tell if cereal is "healthy." I happened to catch short segments on a morning news program with information on how to choose healthy cereal and yogurt.<br /><br />For cereal, you want the following:<br /><br />1. At least 3 grams of fiber.<br />2. Less than 8 grams of sugar.<br />3. The word whole, grain, or oats in the first ingredient listed.<br /><br />For yogurt, you want the following:<br /><br />1. Zero grams of fat.<br />2. At least 20% of daily calcium, or 200 mg.<br />3. Around 12 twelve grams of sugar per 6-ounce container. Fruit added to the yogurt will increase the amount of sugar. Make sure sugar isn't coming from high fructose corn syrup.<br />4. 90-120 calories per 6-ounce container.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-39713147320908584102009-05-26T11:15:00.000-04:002009-05-26T13:27:17.975-04:00Sour Cream Chili Bake<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></div><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left">This is the recipe that got Matt to eat chili! I didn't use the word chili (which Matt has always refused to eat) when serving this dish, and Matt loved it! And kids will eat anything with Fritos on top of it. I got this recipe from <a href="http://everydayfoodstorage.net/">my favorite food storage blog</a>.</div><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiefjKh0m5ebRAPDSwHMONDtVnKahRRTQ0taOp_BnymJuaOlyzxNjaleLmlqW-QqDZnBb0aTw67bBvancoeNWsChtjjJblm4yYq4l_uxYLCD2O76d2Dkv-SVoVNe_ik32oXYPq5DQlZMvY/s1600-h/October+2008+098.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiefjKh0m5ebRAPDSwHMONDtVnKahRRTQ0taOp_BnymJuaOlyzxNjaleLmlqW-QqDZnBb0aTw67bBvancoeNWsChtjjJblm4yYq4l_uxYLCD2O76d2Dkv-SVoVNe_ik32oXYPq5DQlZMvY/s320/October+2008+098.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1 lb. Ground Beef<br />¼ c. Chopped Onion<br />1 can (16 oz.) Kidney Beans, Drained<br />1 can (15 oz.) Tomato Sauce<br />1 envelope Taco Seasoning mix<br />1/4 c. Dehydrated Onions<br />1 can of Corn, Drained<br />1 c. (4 oz.) Shredded Cheddar Cheese<br />3½ c. Fritos<br />1¼ c. Sour Cream<br /><br />Cook ground beef and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, corn, onion and ¾ C. cheese. Sprinkle 2 ½ cups Fritos in bottom of 8×8 baking dish. Cover with Chili. Bake at 350 degree for 20-25 minutes. Spread sour cream of chili. Top with remaining corn chips and cheese. Bake 3-4 minutes longer.<br /><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"></a></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-73120031917585222342009-02-22T21:28:00.003-05:002009-02-22T21:32:59.730-05:00Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87RUR4846vJZn99Utvzb-PN9SsKdzfaaSVU8pchMQ74hWRKrjUX3RvuALspVBWnryw4j0AC8K8G45nobprmODEJORWcCLwHQtcQ2J0LE1xc7kUSlEBZ3azf7J86-TgvVh4Xh4ouE5qZc/s1600-h/January+2009+072.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305814439246840274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87RUR4846vJZn99Utvzb-PN9SsKdzfaaSVU8pchMQ74hWRKrjUX3RvuALspVBWnryw4j0AC8K8G45nobprmODEJORWcCLwHQtcQ2J0LE1xc7kUSlEBZ3azf7J86-TgvVh4Xh4ouE5qZc/s320/January+2009+072.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This was a really yummy cookie. I liked the combination of cranberries and white chocolate chips. I'm not going to put the cookie recipe here because I really like my oatmeal cookie recipe better. So use <a href="http://jensfavoriterecipes.blogspot.com/2008/02/chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies.html">my oatmeal cookie recipe </a>and add 1 cup white chocolate chips and 6 ounces of dried cranberries instead of the chocolate chips it calls for.</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-7159084576705093362008-12-28T12:40:00.000-05:002008-12-28T20:51:00.907-05:00Incredible 30-Minute Microwave Chicken<p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHknFX5TuqRg9nUs5pc440vdy2TzgsiFijfwWuERNYkSwLaTWnCtLm0fbRevoY-5Ovu_y9s9KBOhtDIl3LOE_xkco5hzSCSe0rglKq7PHCUDLiX0jfHkNVfGLK5K-zxPQZpYWOcJHgkM/s1600-h/November+2008+028.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHknFX5TuqRg9nUs5pc440vdy2TzgsiFijfwWuERNYkSwLaTWnCtLm0fbRevoY-5Ovu_y9s9KBOhtDIl3LOE_xkco5hzSCSe0rglKq7PHCUDLiX0jfHkNVfGLK5K-zxPQZpYWOcJHgkM/s320/November+2008+028.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></div><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pD15B5zEa2sGbWJDXM1_a29Hs50BRij9t9fKoCCeneX6w2fGAVYH6DRxJX825YQzs8Uht-3TnHcRgxyDCp3sCk9p1jvsVOxe3zY9LzpwFrMxmdcAc6PUwKazByuqi2v34CKnBvHJlAA/s1600-h/November+2008+031.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pD15B5zEa2sGbWJDXM1_a29Hs50BRij9t9fKoCCeneX6w2fGAVYH6DRxJX825YQzs8Uht-3TnHcRgxyDCp3sCk9p1jvsVOxe3zY9LzpwFrMxmdcAc6PUwKazByuqi2v34CKnBvHJlAA/s320/November+2008+031.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">This recipe uses the Deep Covered Baker from The Pampered Chef.</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><br />1 whole chicken (3 ½ - 4 pounds)</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1 tablespoon olive oil</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Seasoning Mixture: </div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1 tablespoon all-purpose flour</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 teaspoon paprika </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">½ teaspoon garlic powder </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">½ teaspoon salt</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1. Lightly spray deep covered baker with oil. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat, if necessary. Brush chicken with oil.</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"></div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">2. Combine ingredients for seasoning mixture and mix well. Completely coat outside of chicken with seasoning mixture. Place chicken, breast side up, in baker.</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left"></div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">3. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 25-30 minutes or until instant read thermometer registers 165 degrees in thickest part of breast and juices run clear. Remove from microwave. Cover with lid and let rest 10 minutes (temperature will rise to 170 degrees).Yield: 4-6 servings</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">Variations:</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left"></div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1. Use rubs and seasoning mixes to give alternate flavors to your chicken. </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left"></div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">2. All-in-one chicken dinner – prepare chicken as directed above and place in baker. Combine 1 cup each: celery and carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces, and 3 cups of red or russet potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces in bowl. Toss with additional seasoning, if desired. Arrange vegetables around chicken. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 35-40 minutes or until thermometer registers 165 degrees in thickest part of breast and juices run clear. Remove from microwave. Cover with lid and let rest 10 minutes.<a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"></a></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-5083725673280880552008-12-21T17:05:00.001-05:002014-07-30T11:30:46.625-04:00Cookie Baking DaySo, finally, here are the recipes for the cookies we baked after Thanksgiving! We had a fun time and pretended we had an audience as we demonstrated our recipe. Hope you enjoy and get at least one new recipe idea. Happy holidays!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-67569748530275793432008-12-19T12:37:00.008-05:002008-12-21T17:12:40.806-05:00Heath Bar Cookies<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFlk7gqBm9eRPPUVsQ3cSND9chpkrpOSyHFiNuMekpKJpabJ7vNPnd6kVQ0kqcjIvkaQhMAglOdncyqN6AM7efTLxnxJmMrNOPeK-0NNxzjnat2BFWkgI5YcZNGg2e7FwKf_cQV0I4f0/s1600-h/November+2008+110.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFlk7gqBm9eRPPUVsQ3cSND9chpkrpOSyHFiNuMekpKJpabJ7vNPnd6kVQ0kqcjIvkaQhMAglOdncyqN6AM7efTLxnxJmMrNOPeK-0NNxzjnat2BFWkgI5YcZNGg2e7FwKf_cQV0I4f0/s320/November+2008+110.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">This is the cookie Karissa made.</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 cup butter</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 cup sugar</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 cup brown sugar</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">2 eggs</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 tsp. vanilla</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">2 cups flour</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">2 cups oatmeal</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 tsp. baking powder</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 tsp. baking soda</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">12 oz. chocolate chips</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">Skor or Heath bar pieces</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">Combine first five ingredients. Mix flour, oats, baking powder, and baking soda and mix with wet ingredients. Add chocolate chips and candy bar pieces.</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"> </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"></div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Do not overbake. Remove from baking sheet immediately after baking.</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-21537311371332165832008-12-19T12:37:00.007-05:002008-12-21T17:12:03.557-05:00Pinwheel Cookies<p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQVWLCxoo7D43kWmCNGM1-Y65eaRXqDRp0nWGQyJuhkdaJq8InkdLAkGHKX0YqUqLJa9VaakbWFxkNFihb57tQETWcMppx9mwen83fb5SaKLQjuNeAScz_Pez9ZNzWF3lOKJ50Cb0qKa0/s1600-h/November+2008+119.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQVWLCxoo7D43kWmCNGM1-Y65eaRXqDRp0nWGQyJuhkdaJq8InkdLAkGHKX0YqUqLJa9VaakbWFxkNFihb57tQETWcMppx9mwen83fb5SaKLQjuNeAScz_Pez9ZNzWF3lOKJ50Cb0qKa0/s320/November+2008+119.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">My mother made these cookies. She has memories of her mother making these cookies. They are rather time intensive. My grandmother says it is important to put the chocolate layer, which is more dry, on top of the white layer before you roll it and cut it out. </p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1/2 cup shortening</p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1/2 cup sugar</p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">2 tsp. vanilla</p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 egg yolk</p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 TBS. milk</p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 1/2 cups flour</p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1/2 tsp. baking powder</p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1/2 tsp. salt</p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 oz. square unsweetened chocolate, melted</p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 TBS. milk</p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">Cream together shortening, sugar, and vanilla. Blend in egg yolk and milk. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half; to one half, add chocolate and milk. Mix.<br /><br />Chill both layers 1 1/2 hours. Roll out dough separately to similar size. Place chocolate layer on top of white layer. Roll up dough into log and cut. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. </p><p style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"></p>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-1715093819120344252008-12-19T12:33:00.003-05:002008-12-21T17:09:05.801-05:00Chocolate Cherry Cookies<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GQDRp4Xx43lSjNenKkh2zXvjtq-jLcxf02zxYl-Y9owErCd_S4gEsO_3pURrZkeScwvfIcyC2HCuSZSHRjhnwNiCBvavCeJdjjZtkAp1y9c0ZBkSGNY_2_uSygADr6RDniv8MljDvs8/s1600-h/November+2008+109.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GQDRp4Xx43lSjNenKkh2zXvjtq-jLcxf02zxYl-Y9owErCd_S4gEsO_3pURrZkeScwvfIcyC2HCuSZSHRjhnwNiCBvavCeJdjjZtkAp1y9c0ZBkSGNY_2_uSygADr6RDniv8MljDvs8/s320/November+2008+109.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">This is the recipe I decided to try. They are more difficult than I wish they had been; you have to roll the dough into balls and then place cherries on top. The recipe says to frost the cookies before baking, but I found the frosting stuck to the pan and then I couldn't get the cookies off. If I make them again, I will frost the cookies AFTER I bake them.</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1 1/2 cups flour<br />1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa<br />1/2 cup butter, softened<br />1 cup sugar<br />1/4 tsp. baking soda<br />1/4 tsp. baking powder<br />1 egg<br />1 1/2 tsp. vanilla<br />48 maraschino cherries (about one 10-ounce jar), undrained<br />1 cup semisweet chocolate chips<br />1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine flour and cocoa powder. Set aside. </div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">In a large mixing bowl, beat butter medium-to-high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><br />Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press down center of each ball with your thumb. Drain cherries, reserving juice. Place a cherry or cherry half in the center of each cookie. </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><br />For frosting, in a small saucepan combine chocolate pieces and the sweetened condensed milk. Heat until chocolate melts. Stir in 4 teaspoons of the reserved cherry juice. </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><br />Spoon about 1 tsp. frosting over each cherry, spreading to cover cherry. (If necessary, thin frosting with additional cherry juice). Bake in preheated oven about 10 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to wire racks, cool. Makes 48.</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-75786868561132470212008-12-19T12:32:00.006-05:002008-12-21T17:15:50.007-05:00Grandma Jenning's Oatmeal Cookies<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF21KnmJeQl_BDNNP7t8OmkA108ugWhSiP_g4EuUn221kDtdS4LzoodopOH0YOw0YBySGTUP5pZtctcvKjJ61s-hVIx2VhOJP7YlrdYLUnBMVZZt3Ko_y5VIrHcWnYcWk86cGQuja7bGc/s1600-h/November+2008+105.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF21KnmJeQl_BDNNP7t8OmkA108ugWhSiP_g4EuUn221kDtdS4LzoodopOH0YOw0YBySGTUP5pZtctcvKjJ61s-hVIx2VhOJP7YlrdYLUnBMVZZt3Ko_y5VIrHcWnYcWk86cGQuja7bGc/s320/November+2008+105.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">This is the cookie Jill made. Her Grandma Jennings keeps this in the freezer for visitors. I must say these are the best oatmeal cookies I've ever had. I think I'll keep a roll of these in the freezer too and bake as needed.</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1 cup shortening</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1 cup sugar</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1 cup brown sugar</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1 tsp. vanilla</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">2 eggs</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1 1/2 cups flour</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1 tsp. baking soda</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1 tsp. salt</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">3 cups oatmeal</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Cream together shortening and sugars. Mix in vanilla and eggs. Add dry ingredients. Roll into a long tube about 2 1/2 inches in diameter and place in plastic wrap. Make two logs per recipe. Freeze for at least 24 hours. Cut cookies from log as needed and cook at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes.</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-48035152258071524272008-12-08T09:28:00.006-05:002008-12-21T17:16:59.553-05:00Chocolate Candy With Misc. Add-Ins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkFj9-4K7RD45S37O9JynwJx9J9ZtwwvfhA6U2wu040C6YVn1w13LDZm6seN0ZR2bx7NQprgbFHGSmQIOlPpNosbi7qvgsbhC3nn7PRRqMusMQ8uDw-ICa_ZI5yD8Q7kH1uqfxIZqXq4/s1600-h/November+2008+107.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277429563590148354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkFj9-4K7RD45S37O9JynwJx9J9ZtwwvfhA6U2wu040C6YVn1w13LDZm6seN0ZR2bx7NQprgbFHGSmQIOlPpNosbi7qvgsbhC3nn7PRRqMusMQ8uDw-ICa_ZI5yD8Q7kH1uqfxIZqXq4/s320/November+2008+107.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My mother also made this yummy chocolate candy. She added Rice Krispies, and it tasted just like a Crunch bar! She said it is most delicious with dried cranberries mixed in. I think it would also be good with raisins or mini marshmallows. This is an easy candy to make to give away as gifts.</div><br /><div>1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips</div><br /><div>1 cup milk chocolate chips</div><br /><div>1 TBS. oil</div><br /><div>1 TBS. margarine</div><br /><div>Melt in double boiler or carefully in microwave. Stir in chosen add-in and spread mixture on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let cool and break in pieces.</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085744217326018455.post-84281652992079569912008-11-15T21:57:00.000-05:002008-11-15T21:57:40.079-05:00Southern-Style Baby Lima Beans<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDCAiFBfuAi08MHCPuyhxrDGc9MnWDZVwyIa6jp4VspHCb3q8qUXQr8ETW5bqHNO1cvfGqW-7FxBA6gaeuFxdQxAqSqlZXBvB6eg2Aw0Lim_9EjbxyMjfbvT_SrDiFG7eDuNgJVLI0DY/s1600-h/October+2008+095.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDCAiFBfuAi08MHCPuyhxrDGc9MnWDZVwyIa6jp4VspHCb3q8qUXQr8ETW5bqHNO1cvfGqW-7FxBA6gaeuFxdQxAqSqlZXBvB6eg2Aw0Lim_9EjbxyMjfbvT_SrDiFG7eDuNgJVLI0DY/s320/October+2008+095.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">I've never been 100% happy about how I cook <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lima</span> beans, but these were really good and easy. Try for yourself!</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">2 cups water</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1/2 TBS. margarine</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1 lb. frozen baby <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">lima</span> beans</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">1/4 tsp. ground black pepper</div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">Place water, bouillon, and margarine in 2-quart pot with lid. Cover, place over high heat, and bring the liquid to a boil. Remove the lid, and add the frozen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">lima</span> beans. Recover and bring back to a boil (about 5 minutes).</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left"></div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left">Uncover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-high, and maintain a moderate boil for 20 minutes until the beans are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir frequently. Do not let the water completely cook out or the beans will burn. Season with black pepper and serve.</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left"></div><br />Makes 6 1/2-cup servings.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504917338266143760noreply@blogger.com1