Recipes I Love

Recipe For Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta

2008-08-03T20:23:00.001-07:00

This is a tasty, easy-to-fix pasta dish that is also great reheated as leftovers.

Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta
4 servings

Ingredients:
4 tblsps. butter
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, browned and chopped
2 tsps. olive oil
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
Dash of salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
12 ozs. fettucine

Directions:
1. Melt 2 tblsps. butter in a large skillet over medium heat; saute the bell pepper and garlic in the butter for 8-10 minutes or until the pepper softens.
2. Add browned/chopped chicken and olive oil to the pan and heat thru.
3. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, white pepper, and thyme; continue to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until it thickens.
4. Cook fettucine according to package directions.
5. When the noodles are done, drain them and add the remaining 2 tblsps. of butter and toss the noodles to mix in the butter.
6. Add noodles to chicken/vegetable sauce and stir until evenly mixed.

Recipe For Raspberry Rice Pudding

2008-07-25T20:58:00.000-07:00

Nice alternative to regular rice pudding. This version only takes about 15 minutes to prepare.

Raspberry Rice Pudding
4 servings

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups cold cooked rice
1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
4 drops red food coloring, optional
1 cup fresh raspberries

Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
2. Stir in the rice, jam and food coloring if desired.
3. Spoon into serving dishes, garnish with raspberries.

Recipe For Chilled Strawberry Soup

2008-07-23T20:53:00.000-07:00

Nice springtime recipe, great for brunches or bridal/baby shower.

Chilled Strawberry Soup
6-8 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup apple juice
1 cup water, divided
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
2 cups fresh strawberries
2 cartons (8 ozs.) each strawberry yogurt
Additional strawberry halves, optional

Directions:
1. In a saucepan, combine the apple juice, 3/4 sup water, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves; bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Remove from the heat; cool.
3. Place strawberries and remaining water in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth.
4. Pour into a large bowl.
5. Add apple juice mixture and yogurt.
6. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled; garnish with additional strawberries if desired.

Recipe For Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

2008-07-20T20:50:00.000-07:00

Great, easy ice cream sandwich dessert!

Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
6 servings

Ingredients:
12 chocolate chip cookies
1 pint vanilla ice cream or flavor of your choice

Directions:
1. Cook cookies according to package directions.
2. Top with a scoop of ice cream.
3. Top with another cookie; press down firmly.
4. Wrap in plastic wrap; freeze until serving.

Recipe For Easy Chicken and Noodles

2008-06-23T19:48:00.000-07:00

This is a super-easy recipe that only takes minutes to prepare and is great served over mashed potatoes.

Easy Chicken and Noodles
4 servings

Ingredients:
1 can (10 3/4 ozs.) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 cups cooked wide egg noodles
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken

Directions:
1. In a saucepan, combine the soup, milk, Parmesan cheese and pepper.
2. Stir in the noodles and chicken; heat through.

Recipe For Cappucino Muffins

2008-06-22T19:40:00.000-07:00

Yummy homemade muffins with chocolate and coffee mixed in. Takes about 10 minutes to mix together and 20 minutes to bake.

Cappucino Muffins

14 muffins

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup sugar

2-1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup milk

2 tblsps. instant coffee granules

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

2. In another bowl, stir milk and coffee granules until coffeee granules are dissolved.

3. Add butter, egg and vanilla; mix well.

4. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

5. Fold in chocolate chips.

6. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full.

7. Bake at 375 degrees for 17-20 minutes are until muffins test done.

8. Cool for 5 minutes.

Recipe For Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

2008-06-21T19:36:00.000-07:00

Easy homemade salad dressing.

Salad and Buttermilk Dressing

1-1/2 cups

Ingredients:

3/4 cup buttermilk

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tblsp. minced fresh parsley

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. ground mustard

1/4 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. pepper

Salad greens

Directions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the first eight ingredients.

2. Serve over salad greens, refrigerate leftover dressing.

Recipe For Raspberry Sorbet

2008-06-20T19:32:00.000-07:00

This is an easy dish to prepare and healthy snack. Only takes about 5 minutes to blend.

Raspberry Sorbet
6 servings

Ingredients:
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tsps. lemon juice
3-3/4 cup unsweetened raspberries
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:
1. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth.
2. Pour into dessert dishes.
3. Cover and freeze for 1 hour or until set.
4. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Recipe For Strawberry Orange Shakes

2008-06-05T20:46:00.000-07:00

Refreshing summer smoothie!

Strawberry Orange Shakes

4 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups orange juice

1/2 cup milk

1 pkg. (10 ozs.) frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries, partially thawed

1-3 tsps. sugar

1 cup ice cubes

Directions:

1. In a blender, combine the orange juice, milk, strawberries, and sugar.

2. Cover and process until smooth.

3. Add the ice cubes; cover and process until mixture reaches desired consistency.

4. Serve immediately.

Recipe for Italian Meatball Subs

2008-05-30T20:38:00.000-07:00

These homemade meatball subs are great. Everyone will think that you went to a lot of trouble, but they are very easy to heat in the slow cooker. I like the serve them on toasted Italian rolls.

Italian Meatball Subs

6-7 servings

Ingredients:

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

2 tblsps. grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1 pound ground beef

1/2 bulk Italian sausage

Sauce:

1 can (15 ozs.) tomato sauce

1 can (6 ozs.) tomato paste

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 cup red wine or beef broth

1/3 cup water

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. pepper

6-7 Italian rolls, split

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the eggs and milk; add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder.

2. Add beef and sausage; mix well.

3. Shape into 1-inch balls.

4. Broil 4-inches from the heat for 4 minutes; turn and broil 3 minutes longer.

5. Transfer to a slow cooker.

6. Combine the tomato sauce and paste, onion, wine or broth, water, and seasonings; pour over meatballs.

7. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.

8. Serve on rolls.

Recipe For Croissant French Toast

2008-05-24T20:29:00.000-07:00

A great alternative to normal breakfast foods, this is a yummy, rich version of french toast and terrific for brunch. I believe I altered this recipe from one that I found in an old issue of Taste of Home.

Croissant French Toast
4 servings

Ingredients:
Vanilla Sauce-
1 tblsp. all-purpose flour
4 egg yolks
1 tblsp. vanilla extract
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Berry Sauce-
2 cups unsweetened raspberries
2 tblsps. sugar

French Toast-
3 eggs
4 croissants, split
2 tblsps. butter or margarine

Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine flour, egg yolks, and vanilla; set aside.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the whipping cream and sugar to a boil; remove from the heat.
3. Stir in a small amount of hot cream into egg yolk mixture; return all to the pan; stirring constantly.
4. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat; stir in ice cream until melted, set aside.
6. For berry sauce, combine the raspberries and sugar in a saucepan.
7. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat; set aside.
9. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs.
10. Dip both sides of croissants in egg mixture.
11. On a griddle, brown croissants on both sides in butter.
12. Serve with vanilla and berry sauces.

Recipe For Roast Beef with Gravy

2008-05-18T20:25:00.001-07:00

This is my favorite recipe for making roast beef. It is so easy to prepare in the slow cooker and great with mashed potatoes.

Roast Beef with Gravy
12 servings

Ingredients:
1 boneless beef sirloin tip roast (about 4 pounds)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 envelope brown gravy mix
2 cups cold water

Directions:
1. Cut roast in half; rub with 1/4 cup flour.
2. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker.
3. In a bowl, combine the soup and gravy mixes and remaining flour, stir in water until blended.
4. Pour over roast.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat in tender.
6. Slice roast; serve alone or with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Recipe For Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

2008-05-17T20:15:00.000-07:00

This is a unique way to prepare pork tenderloin. I can't remember where I found the recipe, but it is a great way to grill pork. You will want to allow enough time for marinating.

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

8 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil

4 tsps. brown sugar

2 tsps. ground ginger

1 tsp. pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 pork tenderloins (3/4 to 1 pound each), split in two

Directions:

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add pork.

2. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours; turning occasionally.

3. Drain and discard marinade; grill the tenderloins, covered, over indirect heat for 8-9 minutes on each side or until meat juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

Recipe For Breaded Chicken Breasts

2008-05-03T11:55:00.001-07:00

Easy, economical way to prepare chicken breasts. This is a very versatile main dish as it can be paired with almost any side dish.

Breaded Chicken Breasts
6 servings

Ingredients:
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 tblsps. lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Dash paprika

Directions:
1. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
2. In another bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice and garlic.
3. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then roll in crumbs.
4. Place chicken in a greased 11-in. X 7-in. X 2-in. baking dish.
5. Drizzle with remaining butter mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Recipe For Pepperoni Caesar Salad

2008-05-02T11:50:00.000-07:00

I love this twist on normal Caesar salad. Making homemade salad dressings really is very quick and easy and I prefer it to store bought.

Pepperoni Caesar Salad

8 servings

Ingredients:

1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil

2 tblsps. red wine vinegar or cider vinegar

2 tblsps. mayonnaise

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1/4 tsp. Worchestershire sauce

1/4 tsp. pepper

8 cups torn romaine

1 cup halved thinly sliced pepperoni

1 1/2 cup Caesar salad croutons

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, Worchestershire sauce, and pepper; set aside.

2. In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine and pepperoni.

3. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with croutons and Parmesan, serve immediately.

Recipe For Hot Ham Sandwiches

2008-05-01T11:45:00.000-07:00

Great slow cooker recipe for easy ham sandwiches. I found this recipe in an old issue of Quick Cooking magazine.

Hot Ham Sandwiches

12 servings

Ingredients:

3 pounds thinly sliced deli ham (about 40 slices)

2 cups apple juice

2/3 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sweet pickle relish

2 tsps. prepared mustard

1 tsp. paprika

12 kaiser rolls, split

Directions:

1. Separate ham slices and place in a slow cooker.

2. In a bowl, combine the apple juice, brown sugar, relish mustard and paprika.

3. Pour over ham.

4. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through.

5. Place 3-4 slices of ham on each roll.

Recipe For Classic Crunchy Chicken

2008-04-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

This is a great chicken casserole with a lot of flavor. It is easy to prepare and only takes about 30 minutes to bake.

Crunchy Chicken Casserole
4 servings

Ingredients:
1 can (10 3/4 ozs.) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ozs.) chunk white chicken, drained
1 can (8 ozs.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups cooked wild rice
3/4 cup milk
2-4 tblsps. slivered almonds
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup french-fried onions

Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well.
2. Pour into a greased shallow 1 1/2 qt. baking dish.
3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
4. Uncover, top with onions.
5. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Recipe For Yummy Hamburgers

2008-04-15T12:52:00.000-07:00

I love this hamburger recipe because of the topping. I've made them many times over the years.

Yummy Hamburgers

6 servings

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1/2 tsp. garlic salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 cup (4 ozs.) shredded cheddar cheese

6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1/4 cup mayonnaise

6 hamburger buns, split

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the beef, garlic salt and pepper; mix well.

2. Shape into six patties, 3/4-inches thick.

3. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, and mayonnaise; refrigerate.

4. Grill burgers for 10-12 minutes or until done to taste, turning once.

5. During the last 3 minutes, spoon 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture onto each burger.

6. Serve on buns (I also like to toast or broil the buns.)

Recipe For Honey-Mustard Baked Chicken

2008-04-13T12:47:00.000-07:00

I've been making this chicken recipe for probably 12 years now. It goes well with many side dishes and is quick to prepare, although it will take an hour to bake.

Honey-Mustard Baked Chicken
4 servings

Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:
1. Place chicken in a large shallow baking pan.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in remaining ingredients and heat through.
3. Brush glaze over chicken.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until chicken is golden brown.
5. Baste chicken frequently with sauce while baking.

Recipe For Ranch Snack Mix

2008-04-12T12:41:00.000-07:00

Yummy, snack mix that is very easy and quick to assemble.

Ranch Snack Mix

6 qts.

Ingredients:

1 pkg. (12 ozs.) miniature pretzels

2 pkgs. ( 6 ozs. each) Bugles

1 pkg. (6 ozs.) bite-size cheddar cheese fish crackers

1 envelope ranch snack salad dressing mix

3/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, Bugles, and crackers.

2. Sprinkle with dressing mix; toss to coat.

3. Drizzle with oil; toss until well-coated; store in airtight containers.

Recipe For Honey-Garlic Angel Hair Pasta

2008-04-11T12:37:00.000-07:00

Easy, fast side dish!

Honey-Garlic Angel Hair Pasta
8 servings

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (16 ozs.) angel hair pasta
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1.Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the garlic until tender.
3. Stir in the honey, basil, and thyme.
4. Drain pasta; add to the garlic mixture and toss to coat; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe For Bacon-Tomato Bagel Melts

2008-03-24T19:38:00.000-07:00

This is a great variation on the usual BLT recipe. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

Bacon-Tomato Bagel Melts
4 sandwiches

Ingredients:
2 bagels, split and toasted
8 tomato slices
8 bacon strips, cooked
1 cup (4 ozs.) shredded mozarella cheese
Prepared ranch salad dressing

Directions:
1. Place bagel halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
2. Top each with two tomato slices and two bacon strips.
3. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Broil 5 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.
5. Serve with ranch dressing.

Recipe For Easy Semi-Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

2008-03-20T19:34:00.001-07:00

A very tasty, thick version of chicken noodle soup that is quick and easy to prepare. I have used this recipe for many years and do not remember where it originated from.

Easy Semi-Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
10-12 servings

Ingredients:
2 qts. water
8 chicken bouillon cubes
6 1/2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
2 cans (10 3/4 ozs. each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into pieces
1 cup (8 ozs.) sour cream

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring water and bouiloon to a boil.
2. Add noodles; cook, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Do not drain.
4. Add soup and chicken, heat through.
5. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream.

Recipe For Cinnamon Baked Apples

2008-03-17T19:29:00.000-07:00

This is an easy recipe to prepare and a great way to get kids to eat their apples! It only takes about 10 minutes to put together and 20 minutes to bake. I believe the recipe came from an old issue of Quick Cooking.

Cinnamon Baked Apples

4 servings

Ingredients:

3 large tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into wedges

2 tblsps. lemon juice

2/3 cup apple juice

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 tblsps. butter or margarine

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Place apples in an ungreased 11-inch X 7-inch X 2-inch baking dish.

2. Drizzle with lemon juice, toss to coat; set aside.

3. In a small saucepan, combine the apple juice, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon.

4. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted.

5. Pour over apples; bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until the apples are tender.

Recipe For Cookies-n-Cream Fudge

2008-02-05T15:37:00.000-08:00

Yummy alternative to the normal variety of fudge. I found this recipe in an old edition of Taste of Home. It only takes about 20-25 minutes to prepare.

Cookies-n-Cream Fudge
3 dozen pieces

Ingredients:
16 chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies, broken into chunks, divided
1 can (14 ozs,) sweetened condensed milk
2 tblsps. butter or margarine
2 2/3 cups vanilla chips
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil; coat with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place half of the broken cookies in the pan.
3. In a heavy saucepan, combine the milk, butter, and chips; cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted.
4. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
5. Pour over cookies in the pan; sprinkle with remaining cookies.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour; cut into squares.