Thursday, August 29, 2024

Chicken Alfredo (Annette Wilkins)

Cook chicken and cut into small pieces

Boil pasta according to pkg directions; drain (like bowties best)

Melt 2 Tbsp butter; add 1/4 c olive oil & 1/2 c flour; stir constantly over medium high heat to make a roux

Add 1 can of evaporated milk & 1 can of water

Simmer until thick; stirring constantly

Add spices: garlic, basil, and oregano to taste

Mix sauce, chicken, and pasta together; top with Parmesan cheese

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Dave Anderson Bean Dip

 2-4 cans of refried beans 

1 pint sour cream

1 block cream cheese 

1-2 cups shredded cheese 

1/2 -1 cup salsa   

Stir all together, heat, and serve

Yummy!!

5 Min Chocolate Mug Cake

 4 TBS flour

5 TBS sugar

2 TBS cocoa

1 egg

3 TBS milk

3 TBS oil

3 TBS chocolate chips(optional)

a small splash of vanilla extract 

1 large coffee mug 

add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add egg & mix. Pour in milk & oil & mix add chocolate chips & vanilla extract and mix. 

Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 min on high 

Asian Style Wontons

 24 square wonton wrappers   

1 can (5 oz) chunk white chicken

1/2 c fat-free mayo

1 1/2 tsp Pantry Asian Seasoning Mix (pampered chef)

1 1 in piece of peeled fresh ginger root, pressed

1 can (8oz) sliced water chestnuts

1/4 c grated carrot

1/4 c finely diced red bell pepper

1 TBS snipped fresh cilantro or parsley

Preheat oven 350.  Press one wonton wrapper into each cup of mini muffin pan.  Lightly spray wontons with pam (vegetable oil); bake for 8-10 min until edges are light golden brown; remove from oven and from muffin pan onto cooling rack; let cool completely

In mixing bowl combine chicken, mayo, seasoning mix, gingerroot (pressed with garlic press); mix well.  Chop water chestnuts, snip cilantro; add water chestnuts, carrot, bell pepper, and cilantro to bowl and mix well.  Using small scoop fill each wonton cup with chicken mixture; optional-garnish each one with additional cilantro leaves

Friday, August 16, 2024

Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken (used at Ben & Brook's Wedding)

 2 lbs chicken

1/2 small bottle of zesty Italian dressing (I used kraft)

2 cloves of garlic minced

1/2 TBS Chili Powder

1/2 TBS Cumin

1 pkg dry Ranch mix (3 TBS)

1/2 c water

Cook in crockpot on low 4-6 hours; shred and put back In sauce in crockpot; serve (or can simmer in juices for 30 min to an hour for more flavor).

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Ashlyn Holt's Insta Pot Mac & cheese

 In insta pot add:

4 C. chicken broth

16 oz. pkg, uncooked macaroni or other pasta

2T. Butter

1 tsp hot sauce (opt.)

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp salt

Put lid on insta pot.  Cook on manual function high pressure for 5 minutes.  Do a quick release

Add 1/2- 1cup milk

Stir in2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 c parmesan cheese

or use equivalent of any kind of cheese.  Add cheese by handfuls, stirring in between until smooth and creamy.  Season to taste.  Enjoy.  Serves 8


Sunday, January 21, 2024

Di’ s chocolate cookies (Diana Berry)

 2 1/4 flour

1 t. Soda

1:2 t. Salt

1cup butter

1/4 c sugar

3/4 c brown sugar

1 pkg small box instant chocolate pudding mix

2 eggs 

1t vanilla 1 pkg chocolate chips

1c walnuts chopped (opt)

Put in fridge 2 hour or overnight   

375 8min.