This is a great drink for a cold day or night. It tastes just like a Mounds candy bar.
Mounds Bar
2 oz Coconut Rum
Hot Chocolate
Mix together and top with whip cream
About Me
I have a passion for making great food and I love to try new recipes. I hope that you will enjoy trying the recipes that I have tried and will like them as much as I do!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Scott's Roast Beef
This recipe I got from Scott, a manager at work who is an awsome cook. It is truly the best way to cook a roast and once you try this you won't make it any other way!
Scott's Roast Beef
Roast
Can of Cream of Golden Mushroom Soup
Can of French Onion Souhp
Can of beef broth
Put all in crock pot and cook until roast is tender.
You can make these into sandwhiches and serve
the juice for dunking!
Scott's Roast Beef
Roast
Can of Cream of Golden Mushroom Soup
Can of French Onion Souhp
Can of beef broth
Put all in crock pot and cook until roast is tender.
You can make these into sandwhiches and serve
the juice for dunking!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Cheesy Chicken
This is a great recipe for a large get together, it makes a lot and it is super easy! My friend Buffy gave me this recipe and I make it quite often.
Cheesy Chicken
6 lb chicken breasts
1 can chicken broth
1 stick butter
2 lbs Velveeta cheese
Lowry's season salt, to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cook chicken in crock pot in chicken broth. When done, shred and set aside. In the crock pot add chicken broth to equal one can, butter, velveeta, season salt and salt and pepper. Stir often until cheese is melted. Add chicken stir to coat. Serve on buns.
This can be frozen but you might have to add a little chicken broth when you reheat it.
Cheesy Chicken
6 lb chicken breasts
1 can chicken broth
1 stick butter
2 lbs Velveeta cheese
Lowry's season salt, to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cook chicken in crock pot in chicken broth. When done, shred and set aside. In the crock pot add chicken broth to equal one can, butter, velveeta, season salt and salt and pepper. Stir often until cheese is melted. Add chicken stir to coat. Serve on buns.
This can be frozen but you might have to add a little chicken broth when you reheat it.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Banana Split Dessert
This is my all time favorite dessert and I haven't had it in years! My mom used to make this for me so if any of you make it and need a taste tester, I am available!!!
Banana Split Dessert
Crust:
1/2 c butter
2 c crushed graham crackers
Topping:
1 large container of whipped topping
3/4 c chopped nuts
Filling:
2 eggs
1 c butter
2 c powdered sugar
3-5 bananas sliced
1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, well drained
Mix crust ingredients together and pat in bottom of 9x13 pan. Beat eggs, butter and powdered sugar for 15 mins. Spread evenly over graham cracker crust. Next layer sliced bananas, crushed pineapple and whipping cream. Sprinkle with nuts. Cut, call me to taste test and don't forget to have the coffee ready when I get there!
Banana Split Dessert
Crust:
1/2 c butter
2 c crushed graham crackers
Topping:
1 large container of whipped topping
3/4 c chopped nuts
Filling:
2 eggs
1 c butter
2 c powdered sugar
3-5 bananas sliced
1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, well drained
Mix crust ingredients together and pat in bottom of 9x13 pan. Beat eggs, butter and powdered sugar for 15 mins. Spread evenly over graham cracker crust. Next layer sliced bananas, crushed pineapple and whipping cream. Sprinkle with nuts. Cut, call me to taste test and don't forget to have the coffee ready when I get there!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Ham Wild Rice Soup
I got this recipe from an old boss of mine when I worked in the office world and I make it all the time. This recipe freezes well so if you have leftovers pop them in the freezer for another time!
Ham Wild Rice Soup
2 tbsp butter
1/4 c flour
1/4 c onion
4 c chicken broth
2 c cooked wild rice
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c half and half
2 tbsp sherry
1/2 c chopped ham
1/2 c grated carrots
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
3 tbsp slivered almonds (optional)
Melt butter and saute onions, blend in flour. Gradually add in broth. Cook stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. Stir in rice and salt and simmer. Blend in half & half and sherry. Add the rest of the ingredients and heat. This freezes very well. WW points plus 1 cup = 6 points
Ham Wild Rice Soup
2 tbsp butter
1/4 c flour
1/4 c onion
4 c chicken broth
2 c cooked wild rice
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c half and half
2 tbsp sherry
1/2 c chopped ham
1/2 c grated carrots
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
3 tbsp slivered almonds (optional)
Melt butter and saute onions, blend in flour. Gradually add in broth. Cook stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. Stir in rice and salt and simmer. Blend in half & half and sherry. Add the rest of the ingredients and heat. This freezes very well. WW points plus 1 cup = 6 points
Friday, March 4, 2011
Corn Fritters
My dad LOVED corn fritters and I made them for him often. He loved to put maple syrup on them right before he ate them, I just liked mine plain.
Corn Fritters
1 14.75 oz can cream style corn
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
2 tbsp sugar
Canola oil for frying
Combine all ingredients. Heat oil and drop fritters by spoonfuls into hot oil and cook until
golden brown. Drain on paper towel and serve
Corn Fritters
1 14.75 oz can cream style corn
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
2 tbsp sugar
Canola oil for frying
Combine all ingredients. Heat oil and drop fritters by spoonfuls into hot oil and cook until
golden brown. Drain on paper towel and serve
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Cathy's Banana Bread
My friend Cathy is the BEST baker that I have ever met and she is kinda the Ying to my Yang. I LOVE to cook but HATE to bake and she LOVES to bake so that's why we get along so great! She even makes cookie dough balls for my man Dave so that he can have fresh baked cookies when he wants them, what a great friend huh?
You must try this recipe as it is the best banana bread that I have ever eaten and I do make it because it's really fast and easy!
Cathy's Banana Bread
3/4 c softened butter
1 1/2 c sugar
Cream and blend in:
1 1/2 c mashed bananas, about 3 bananas
Add:
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
Add alternatively:
1/2 c buttermilk
2 c flour
Then add:
1/2 c broken nuts
Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees
You must try this recipe as it is the best banana bread that I have ever eaten and I do make it because it's really fast and easy!
Cathy's Banana Bread
3/4 c softened butter
1 1/2 c sugar
Cream and blend in:
1 1/2 c mashed bananas, about 3 bananas
Add:
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
Add alternatively:
1/2 c buttermilk
2 c flour
Then add:
1/2 c broken nuts
Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees
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