Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Grandma's Orange Supreme Salad

Ingredients:
1 3 oz. orange jello
1 3 oz. instant vanilla pudding
1 3 oz. cook vanilla pudding
2 cups hot water
1 can mandarin oranges (I used 2)
small carton cool whip

Combine first 4 ingredients. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbley, stirring constantly. Cool. Fold in oranges and cool whip. Chill.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Crock pot chicken tacos

Put in enought chicken breasts to fit your liking. Cover with a large jar of salsa.

Cook on low all day....shred chicken in the crock pot an hour before serving.

Put cheese, sour cream on whole wheat tortilla, then add some chicken mixture on top. Fold into taco.

This recipe is from my cousin, Sommer Waite.

Monterey Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Prep 10 minutes; Cook 40 minutes; Serves approx. 4

1 cup coarsely crumbled tortilla chips
2 cups cubed cooked chicken OR cooked turkey
1 can (15 oz) cream-style whole kernal corn
3/4 cup Pace picante sauce
1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped green pepper OR red pepper
Tortilla Chips

Layer crumbled chips, chicken, corn, and picante sauce in 1 quart casserole dish.
Top with olives and cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until hot. Top with peppers. Serve with chips.

Dog Food Chip Dip

2lbs Ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
4 oz chopped jalepenos (to taste)

Brown onion & ground beef in large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Drain, then decrease heat to medium.

Add soup, cheese, and jalepenos. Cook until well blended - about 10 minutes.

Transfer to bowl, chill overnight.

Reheat in slow cooker, adding 2 to 3 tsp water to thin out as necessary.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Potato Soup

1 (15 oz) can evaporated milk
5 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
6-8 potatoes
1 med onion
1 stalk celery
3 med carrots
sprinkle of parsley
1/2 stick of butter
salt & pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together in any size slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4 hours.

Peach Goody

4 cups sliced peaches (fresh, frozen or canned - drained)
1/3 cup Bisquick
2/3 cup oatmeal
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar

Spray a 6 quart slow cooker with nonstick coating. Mix the dry ingredients, stir in the peaches & pour into the cooker. Cook on low 4-6 hours.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Dagwood Salad

Toss together:
1 head or bag of lettuce
4-6 oz shredded mozarella cheese
3 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 lb. turkey lunchmeat, cut in thin strips
1/4 lb. pepperoni, cut in thin strips
4 rolls, pulled apart into walnut-size pieces

Dressing: shake well and pour over salad
3/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. tarragon vinegar
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic

serves 8