Friday, March 25, 2011

Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients
1 3/4 c. All purpose flour
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 Tbsp. cooking oil

Directions:
In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl use a fork to combine egg, buttermilk and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be slightly lumpy). If desired, stir in fruit.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients:
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups carrots chopped
2 cups celery chopped
3/4 cup onion chopped
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups diced chicken
4 cups cooked noodles
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Combine bouillon cubes, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and milk. Whisk until smooth. Add vegetables and cook until tender. Add chicken and noodles.

Peanut Butter Fudge

Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 heaping Tbsp. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:
Mix sugar and cocoa, add milk and cook to soft ball stage (2-3 min after you bring to a hard boil, or until you drop it into a glass of water and it doesn't stick to your fingers, don't over cook it!) Take off of heat and add remaining ingredients. Beat with a mixer till changes color. Pour onto buttered plate and let cool. Enjoy!

Corn Dogs

Ingredients:
Hot dogs
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions:
Cut hotdogs into thirds. Mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder together. Add eggs and milk. Batter will be thick and slightly lumpy. Place toothpick in hotdog and roll in batter. Place in hot oil and fry until golden brown. Serve with ketchup.

No Bake Cookies

Ingredients:
1 cube of butter
1/2 cup milk
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups oatmeal

Directions:
Combine butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil 3-4 minutes. Take off heat and add peanut butter, vanilla and oatmeal. Place on cookie sheet (lined with plastic wrap) and freeze.

Orange Julius

Ingredients:
1/2 can orange juice frozen concentrate
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Ice cubes

Directions:
Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Add desired amount of ice cubes.

Crockpot Cheesy Chicken

Ingredients:
2-3 chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups cubed pepper jack cheese
2 cans Great Northern beans, drained
16 oz salsa (I only do about 8 oz)
1/4 cup water

Directions:
Cook chicken in crockpot with water, then shred- Add cheese and beans and salsa long enough to melt through (about 30 min). Serve over rice.