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ummmm.............this is soooo good...............oh my, what is in this?...............yummy............amazing................ahhhhh..............

Those are a few of the comments made while sampling the dishes at our Holiday Favorites Cookin Night.

Here are some recipes that were shared.

Hot Rolls
Add together:
2 T. yeast
3/4 c. warm water
2 tsp. sugar
Mix in a large mixing bowl:

2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. oil
2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
3/4 c. can milk
1 1/2 c. warm water
7-8 c. flour
Mix together. Oil top of dough, cover and let rise till double (1 1/2 hrs). Roll out, spread with melted butter. Roll up and place on greased cookie sheet. Let stand 20 minutes. Bake at 375 for 13-15 minutes.
-- Michelle

Holiday Fudge—Vicki Wardell
4 c. sugar
1 cube butter
2 c. chocolate chips
1- 16 oz. bag mini marshmallows
1- 12 oz. can evaporated milk
1 c. chop nuts optional
Melt butter in pan, add sugar and evaporated milk. Let come to boil, then set timer and stir occasionally for about 4 minutes, if not thickened can cook for 5 minutes. Take off heat and stir in marshmallows and choc chips. Stir until smooth. Pour into a buttered 9x13 baking dish. Let cool, cut into squares.

Giant Snickerdoodles ~Paula Kelsey~

1 C butter

1 1/2 c sugar plus 2 TBS

2 eggs

2 tsp cream of tarter

1/4 tsp salt

2 3/4 C flour

1 tsp b soda

2 tsp cinnamon

Cream butter, 1 1/2 cup sugar, and eggs. Combine flour, cream of tarter, soda and salt. Add to cream mixture. Blend well. Refrigerate 30 min. Stir together the 2 TBS sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. Form dough into balls and roll in sugar / cinnamon mixture. Bake at 350 for 12-15 min.

Turtles

Lemon Cheese Bars

Holiday Salad

Holiday Dip

Homemade Tortillas

Turtle Pumpkin Pie

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp caramel ice cream topping, divided

1 Graham cracker pie crust

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp Pecans, divided

2 pkg 3.4oz instant vanilla pudding

1 cup cold milk

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tub 8oz cool whip, divided

Pour 1/4 cup caramel topping into crust; sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Beat next 5 ingredients in large bowl whisk until well blended. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cool whip; spoon into crust.Refrigerate 1 hr. Top with remaining cool whip, caramel topping and nuts just before serving.

Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce

Holiday Favorites

Join us for

~ HOLIDAY FAVORITES~

Tuesday, November 9

6:30pm

Paula's Place

FALL FAVORITES

We had a pretty great night with our fall favorites and a new meeting place. Thanks to those that came and shared their recipes and those that came to learn, socialize and EAT!

We had some pretty good eats....

Vicki shared her amazing apple cake. It was so moist and delicious...even those of us that did not like raisins ate it. It might be because it is smothered in this butter sauce that would make pretty much anything taste good.

Madges Apple Cake

1 c. cold coffee or water
2 tsp. Soda

mix above together… In a separate bowl mix the next 10 ingredients together

2 c. raisins
4 c. diced apples
1 c. chopped walnuts
2 tsp. Cinnamon
½ tsp. Salt
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 c. melted butter
2 tsp. Vanilla

2 ½ c. flour
Then mix in flour and water/soda mixture alternately until all is mixed well together.
Put in a 9x13” pan and bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Serve with Butter Sauce


Butter Sauce:
1 c. sugar
½. C butter
½ c. canned milk
1 tsp. Vanilla
Mix together and bring to a boil. Take off heat and serve over warm cake.

Here is my Salted Caramel Cupcakes. I found this recipe on another blog and just had to try it. I think salted caramels might be one of the best inventions ever. This became my fall favorite as soon as I tried it.

SALTED CARAMEL CUPCAKES
Paula Kelsey

1 box chocolate or van cake mix (and ing. to make it)
Sea Salt
Toffee Bits
Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting
Caramel Ice Cream Topping (or you can use homemade caramel sauce)


Bake cupcakes according to package. When they are almost done, you will make the salted caramel.
**Pour caramel into measuring cup or bowl. Add 1/2 tsp sea salt per 8oz of caramel. Warm in the microwave for about a minute. Stir. Pour the warm salted caramel into a squeeze bottle.
As soon as the cupcakes come out of the oven inject the caramel into each one. Move them to a cooling rack.
When cool, frost with butter cream frosting. Drizzle more salted caramel over them and sprinkle with toffee bits.

Vanilla Butter Cream

1 stick unsalted butter

3 cups pdr sugar

1-2 TBS milk

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Mix will with electric mixer. You may need more milk or sugar to make the right consistency.

This is Angela....she made these adorable little dough - nut acorns.

Acorn Dough Nuts

chocolate frosting or peanut butter

donut holes

toffee bits

pretzels

Frost a third or so of the plain or glazed donut hole with the frosting or peanut butter. Roll the frosted tip in the toffee bits then add a small piece of pretzel for the stem.

So cute and fun for kids!

Suzi made a real fall recipe.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.

1 spice cake mix

1 - 15 oz solid pumpkin

1/4 -1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

chocolate chips (as may as you want)

1 c chopped walnuts (opt)

Mix together and bake @ 350 for 10-15 min.

Can also be made into muffing by adding 1/3 cup water and following the baking directions for cupcakes on cake mix box.

Misty tried to keep our sugar levels in check - her recipe was

Pasilla Pinto Bake.

3 small poblano chilies or pasilla peppers

1/2 lb chorizo sausage

1 c green onions

1/4 c chopped green bell pepper

1 large tomato - chopped

1/4 tsp salt

2 cans pinto beans - drained

1/2 c jack cheese, shredded

1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded

roasted chilies

Turn oven on to broil. Roast chilies in oven by making small slits in the top of each Chile. Place the chilies on jelly roll pan and put in oven with the tops about 5-6 inches away from heat for 12-17 min. Turn occasionally, until skin is evenly browned and blistered (not burnt). Remove from oven and place chilies in a plastic bag for about 20 min. Remove from bag and peel, remove seeds and shop into 1/4 inch pieces. Brown sausage, onions and bell peppers in a skillet over md heat. Drain off grease, add remaining ing. mix well. Place in a 2 qt. casserole dish and cover. Bake 350 degrees for about 30 min or until hot and bubbly on top. Top with cheeses and place back in oven for 5 min to melt.

WERE BACK!

Yep....that's right. We are finally back and our next cookin night is:

Tuesday, September 21

6:30pm

New Location---Paula's House

Theme: Fall Favorites

Can't wait to see everyone AND sample new recipes.

Ice Cream Pudding Dessert

ICE CREAM PUDDING DESSERT
60 Ritz crackers
1 square of margarine melted
Crush crackers and mix in margarine and pat into a 9 x13 pan

1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
2 small pkgs instant coconut cream pudding
Let ice cream get mushy and mix in pudding
Pour on top of ritz crackers, freeze. Then spread 8oz cool whip over top of pudding mixture and top with coconut or a few crushed ritz crackers. Refreeze. Thaw just a few minutes before cutting and serving.

Marinated Mushrooms

Marinated Mushrooms
Variety of fresh mushrooms, washed, and sliced ¼ inch
Put the mushrooms in a mircowaveable bowl

Sprinkle the mushrooms with Balsamic Vinegar, Lemon Juice, and Basil.

Add Sundried Tomatoes in oil (in a jar), add a little oil from the jar.

Thinly slice a Red Onion and add to the mixture.

Microwave the mixture for about 3 minutes.

Add a can of sliced Olives, and mix and drain combined ingredients.

Top with freshly shaved Parmesan Cheese.

June Cookin Night

Were Back!

It's time for our June Cookin Night!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

6:30pm

THEME: Bring a dish you might bring to a summer bar-b-q

It's that time of year. If you want to actually grill something, we could even light up the grill.

See you there!

APRIL COOKIN NIGHT

THEME: SEMI HOMEMADE

TUESDAY, APRIL 6

6:30PM

MICHELLE'S HOUSE

GOING GREEN...A HUGH SUCCESS

THE CHICKS

Salsa Verde Creamy Dressing

LeAnn Skeen

1 pkg hidden valley ranch mix

1 8oz jar salsa verde (green salsa) such as la victoria

1/2 bunch cilantro

2 cloves garlic

3/4 c mayo

3/4 c sour cream

1/8 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco)

Mix in a blender. Good as a salad dressing or as a dip of cracker and vegetables.

Crunchy Bacon Coleslaw

Paula Kelsey

1 1/2 c miracle whip or real mayo

2Tbs sugar

3 tsp cider vinegar

1 head of cabbage, shredded

1 bag of broccoli slaw

1/2 c chopped peanuts

8 slices crispy bacon, crumbled

Mix first 3 ing. together in a large bowl. Toss with cabbage and broccoli. Add bacon and peanuts just before serving to preserve crispness.

Greek Salad
Patty Mahan via (niece DeDawn Lovett)

16 oz. of mixed salad "greens" (such as Arugula, Red Batavian Endive, Mizuna, & dark green lettuce(s))
(all lettuce greens need to be washed and dried)
3 diced plum tomatoes
1 cup cubed cucumber
2 small avocado diced
1/2 cup of olive oil
1/4 cup lime or lemon juice (your preference)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)

*optional ingredients to add -
1/3 cup cut up green onion or diced red onion
2 shredded carrots
1/3 head of red cabbage (shredded or cut up thin)
1 can of sliced olives (your preference)
8 oz cold cook fresh peas

serves: approx. 8

In a small bowl mix together the oil, juice, garlic salt and pepper. Let the dressing set aside while you mix the dry ingredients. In a large salad bowl combine & mix all the dry ingredients. (except the feta cheese) Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss. Add more garlic, lemon or lime juice and pepper to suit your taste. Chill 10 - 15 minutes and serve. *note: this is a salad that tends to get soggy/juicy as it sets, so I recommend making it as close to time to serve as possible.


PISTACHIO MARBLE BUNDT CAKE
□ 1 pkg. yellow cake mix□ 1 pkg. instant pistachio pudding□ 4 eggs□ 1 c. water□


1/2 c. oil□ 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring

Mix together all of the above. Pour 2/3 of batter into a greased and floured bundt pan. To remaining 1/3 of batter add 1/4 cup chocolate syrup. Pour chocolate mixture in 3 mounds over batter in pan. Run knife through to marbleize. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

(Adding real pistachios to the mix is optional.)

Glaze:

¼ cup of orange juice
1cup of powdered sugar
¼ tsp. of almond extract
Mix together and pour on cake while still warm.

(From friend, Sandy)

Cool Cucumber Salad

1 med. Cucumber, quartered and sliced
1 med. Tomato, chopped
½ c. chopped green pepper
1/3 c. chopped sweet onion
2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
¾ tsp. dill weed
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper

In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield 4 servings.]

Connie's

Mandarin Orange Almond Salad

Head of romain lettuce
1/2 cup craisins
Chopped green onions
Toasted sesame seeds
1/4 to 1/2 cup canalized sliced almonds (break into small pieces after cooled)
1 can cold drained mandarin oranges

Dressing

1/4 c cider vinegar
1/8 cup olive oil or veg. oil
1/4 cup sugar
Put in container and shake well until dissolved. Chill in refrigerator
ahead of time shaking every few hours to dissolve well. Pour on right before serving.

Natural Homemade Fabric Softener--Vicki Wardell

4 c. Hot Water

1 c. Baking soda

2 1/2 c. White Vinegar

20 drops of essential oil in your favorite scent---optional

Mix hot water and baking soda together. Gradually add vinegar to mix, being careful to watch this as it will foam up quite a bit. Shake lightly, being careful not to shake enough to blow the top off your jug. After mixing this part add in the essential oil and lightly shake again. I used an empty clean gallon milk bottle to mix this in, but I am storing it in an empty vinegar gallon. ( Do not store this in a milk bottle they are not strong enough plastic to hold up) You could also store it in an empty fabric softener bottle. This will make just under a 1/2 gallon of fabric softener. Use 1/2 cup per load of wash. I just fill up my fabric softener dispenser on my washing machine. Some people fill their downy ball with this mix. lightly shake mixture just before putting into your wash. Can add directly to your rinse water if you prefer.



Lemon Lime Muffins--Vicki Wardell

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Place in bowl:

2 c. all purpose flour

1 tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

heaping 1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. instant vanilla pudding powder

Mix together and make a hole in middle of mixture

Then in a separate bowl mix well together:

2 large eggs--room temperature

1 --6 oz. container key lime yogurt

3/4 c. sour cream

6 tbsp. canola oil

1/2 c. milk

finely grated rind from 2 limes

Add this mix to the dry ingredients and mix just until all is moistened.

Be careful not to over mix. drop into muffin tins lined with cupcake liners. Will make 12 large muffins or 48 mini muffins. Bake at 400 until very lightly brown on top. The mini muffins cook very quickly about 10 minutes or so. Watch carefully. Take out of oven and let cool slightly.

Icing:

2 tbsp. butter

4 oz. cream cheese

1 c. powdered sugar

Mix together and add enough lemon juice to make a runny glaze. Dip top of cool muffins in this glaze and let set. Can top muffins lightly with green sprinkles or lime zest if desired

get ready to GO GREEN!

MARCH COOKIN NIGHT

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010

6:30PM

THEME: GO GREEN

*BRING A RECIPE THAT CONTAINS SOMETHING GREEN*

PARTY TIME

Fun times at our January Cookin Night! What a turn out! We had 20 chicks come to share and sample Party Foods.

I will post pics and recipes that have been emailed to me and as more recipes come in they will be posted as well. Thanks for coming and sharing.

Sticky Carmel Corn

1 1/2 c pop corn--popped and salted and place in a large bowl...1 cube butter--place in a 3 qt. or bigger pan and melt...then add2 cups Karo syrup,2 cups brown sugar & bring to a boil...take off heat, stir in 1 tsp. baking soda and stir well... Mixture will puff up, pour over popcorn and stir until well coated. Serve sticky...Bev's addition...if you want to make it more crunchy spread out on cookie sheets bake at 275 and stir every 15 minutes for about an hour...

GOLDEN GRAHAM TREATS

1 BOX GOLDEN GRAHAMS
1 BOX CORN CHEX
3 CUPS COCONUT
2 CUPS CHOPPED PECANS
MIX 3 CUPS BUTTER, 2 CUPS WHITE CORN SYRUP AND 2 CUPS SUGAR. HEAT UNTIL ALL IS MELTED AND TOSS WITH THE CEREALS. ENJOY!!

BACON WRAPPED SMOKIES

There really are not measurements to this recipe. You use how ever many smokies you want.

Wrap each lil' smokie in a half a piece of bacon. I cut a pack of bacon down the middle when I opened the package. Secure with a toothpick. Place all the wrapped smokies in a baking pan and sprinkle a generous amount of brown sugar on each one. Bake at 350 for 45 min. You want the sugar caramelized and the bacon crisp.

Nibbles Bev MacKay

2 cups sugar

2 cups butter

1/2 cup white corn syrup

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds

2 pkg plain corn pops (from chip section of grocery store)

In a heavy saucepan combine sugar, butter, syrup and water. Stir and bring slowly to a boil. Stir constantly, add nuts and cook over medium heat until mixture reaches 265-270 degrees. (hardball stage)Remove from heat and pour quickly over corn pops. Stir quickly to coat. Break apart as it cools. Enjoy.

JANUARY COOKIN NIGHT

OUR JANUARY COOKIN NIGHT IS FAST APPROACHING.

THURSDAY, JAN. 14

6:30PM

MICHELLE'S HOUSE

THEME:

PARTY FOODS

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE