This free magazine has got to be one of the coolest things I get in the mail. If you don’t already get it, you definitely need to sign up for it! All of the recipes are available online too, but I like to have a copy in my hands. I’m old fashioned that way.
BBQ Cheddar [...]
Archive for the ‘cookbooks’ Category
27 May
Kraft Food & Family – for when I lose the magazine!
23 Mar
No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups uncooked quick oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter
Grease 9-inch square baking pan. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well. Stir in oats. Cook over low [...]
23 Mar
Fruit and Oat Squares
These are very similar to Pioneer Woman’s Apricot Bars, which I LOVED on Girl Trip ‘08
Fruit and Oat Squares
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup uncooked quick oats
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
3/4 cup apricot, cherry or other fruit flavor preserves (I [...]
23 Mar
My favorite Bake Sale cookbook
I bought this cookbook (or maybe my sister bought it, I don’t remember) at Sam’s a looooooong time ago, and it never fails when I need something sweet. It’s not even in print anymore, and I am so glad I have it! Here are some of my favorite recipes from it
Chocolate Chip Macaroons
2 [...]
28 Oct
Chicken Pie
Sounds kinda gross, right? It isn’t pretty, and it’s REALLY not healthy, but it is SO so tasty. I found this recipe in Trisha Yearwood’s cookbook (her cookbook reminded me a LOT of Paula Deen’s books), and it is a definite keeper. It’s almost like chicken and dumplings, but easier!
It didn’t set up like I [...]
22 Jul
Hibiscus Punch
You can usually find dried hibiscus in Asian, Mexican, and Caribbean specialty markets. I love it!
Hibiscus Punch
8 cups water
1 cup hibiscus pods
2/3 cup superfine sugar
1. Combine water and hibiscus in a large nonaluminum Dutch oven. Cover and let stand 2 hours. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Strain through a [...]
22 Jul
Blueberry-Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
Blueberry-Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
2 cups fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen blueberries)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. ketchup
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thick. Remove from heat; cool. Place blueberry mixture in a blender; process until smooth.
Yield: [...]
22 Jul
Blueberry-Lime Parfaits
Blueberry-Lime Parfaits
4 cups fresh blueberries, divided
1/3 cup Riesling or other slightly sweet white wine
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 cup (4 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. grated lime rind
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup fat-free sour cream
Grated whole nutmeg (optional)
1. Place 2 cups blueberries in a large, heavy saucepan; press [...]
22 Jul
Mini Meat Loaves
Mini Meat Loaves
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 lb. ground sirloin
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
2. Combine ketchup and mustard, stirring well with a whisk. Reserve 2 1/2 Tbsp. ketchup mixture. Combine remaining ketchup [...]
24 May
Black Bean Dip
Black Bean Dip
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup vegetable broth, or water
1-2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro (I would add more)
1. Saute onions and garlic in lightly greased skillet until tender, about 3 minutes.
2. Process [...]
