QUICK AND EASY VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP

2 1/2 quarts water

2 envelopes dry onion soup mix
2 cups sliced celery
1 cup sliced carrots
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 large potato, scrubbed and diced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
4 oz medium egg noodles

In a large saucepan or a Dutch oven bring the water to a boil; stir in the dry onion soup mix, stirring well until blended. Add the celery, carrots, tomato, potato, and parsley. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp tender. Return the soup to a boil and add the noodles. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 7 or 8 minutes until the noodles are fork tender.

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AMISH BREAKFAST PIZZA

If you follow my blogs and/or facebook pages, you know I grew up around the Amish and I love their cooking and recipes. This is from a favorite Amish cookbook. I haven't tried it yet, but I will when I have a grandchild or someone over to share it with.

 

 

HAWAIIAN-STYLE DESSERT

1 pkg (4-servings size) vanilla tapioca pudding mix
1 small can sliced pineapple
2 tbsp butter
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmy packed
1/4 cup flaked coconut

Prepare the pudding mix according to the package directions. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes. Stir the pudding well and then spoon evenly into 4 dessert dishes. Chill.

Drain the pineapple well, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Cut the pineapple slices in half.

Melt the butter in a skillet and add the brown sugar, stirring until softened. Gradually add the reserved pineapple juice while stirring constantly. Add the pineapple and the coconut and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and just simmer for 4 minutes. Serve the pineapple warm over the pudding.

Yield: 4 servings 

I do not have a picture of this recipe, just a file photo of a Hawaiian dessert display.

QUICK HONEY ROLLS

3 tbsp melted butter

1 tbsp honey

2 cups Bisquick

2/3 cup milk

In a small bowl, combine the butter and honey, set aside.

In a large bowl, knead Bisquick and milk together until dough forms. Divide dough into 12 equal portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and brush with the honey butter.

Bake at 450-degrees 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.

Yield: 12 rolls

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QUICK AND EASY CHERRY CRISP DESSERT

2 cups white cake mix

2 cups canned cherry pie filling
1 box coconut pecan frosting mix
1/2 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease and flour (or spray with a baking nonstick spray)a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Spread the pie filling evenly over the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the pie filling. Sprinkle the frosting mix over the cake mix. Pour the melted butter evenly over the top of the frosting mix. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.

Use topped with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Note: Option - use yellow cake mix and apple pie filling for apple crisp.

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MICROWAVE TACO BURGERS

1/3 cup taco sauce
1/4 cup very fine dried breadcrumbs
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 lb lean ground beef
4 hamburger buns
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices pepper jack cheese

In a mixing bowl combine the taco sauce, breadcrumbs, chili powder, and garlic salt. Crumble the ground beef into the mixture and mix together well. Shape the mixture into four equal sized patties. Place the patties in an 8-inch square glass baking dish. Cover loosely with paper toweling or waxed paper. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Drain off excess fat, turn the patties over and return them to the microwave. Cook an additional 3 to 6 minutes or until the burgers are no longer pink. Remove from the microwave and drain the patties on paper towels. Add a slice of the pepper Jack cheese to each patty. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom part of each hamburger bun. Place the patties on hamburger buns atop the lettuce. Top with the top of the buns.

Suggest condiments: pickle, onion slices, salsa, tomato slices, etc

 

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CARROT RAISIN SALAD WITH MARSHMALLOWS

3 cups shredded carrots

1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
2/3 cup golden or regular seedless raisins
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mayo-type salad dressing

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the carrots, raisins, celery and walnuts. Gently stir in the marshmallows. Fold in the salad dressing. Chill until serving time.

 

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GARLIC, CHEESE, and BACON MASHED POTATOES

Approximately 1 1/2 lb potatoes with thin skins, quartered but not peeled

Enough water to cover potatoes
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
6 slices bacon, cooked crispy, drained, and crumbled
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 sprig fresh parsley for garnish, if desired

Place potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain.

Mash the potatoes. Add the mayonnaise, milk, bacon, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix together well. Stir in the cheese. Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings

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HOMEMADE CARAMEL CORN

28 vanilla caramels, unwrapped

2 tbsp cold water
2 1/2 quarts freshly popped corn

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Lightly butter a cookie sheet that has sides; set aside.

In a large glass measuring cup, put the caramels and water. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving on high for another 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the sauce is smooth and the caramels melted. Immediately pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn; toss until popcorn is well coated. Spread onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Break into bite-sized pieces. 

AMISH DROP BISCUITS

 I grew up in Southern Indiana where we had an Amish community. We enjoyed their restaurants and good food. They are good carpenters, too. They built my family home. This is an Amish recipe for some easy drop biscuits.

2 cups flour

4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

5 T shortening

1 cup milk

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it is completely incorporated. Make a well in the center and pour the milk into the well all at once. Stir with a fork until well mixed. The dough will be quite soft.

Drop by heaping tablespoons onto a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 450-degree oven 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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