This is the EASIEST recipe ever!
1 box spice or carrot cake mix
1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin puree
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice (optl.)
Bake at 325 degrees.
Cookies - 10-15 minutes (they end up cake-like). I frost mine with Cream cheese frosting. You could also add choc. chips if you want to.
Muffins - 25 minutes. I love to bake these in the fall to go with soups.
Did I mention these make your house smell wonderfully Fall-like!
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Showing posts with label 20 minutes. Show all posts
Fred's State Fair Salsa
We call it this because I was at the State Fair one day and came home to Fred making this. Kind of random! It's so easy and it has a good flavor.
12 tomatoes
1 onion
4 cloves of garlic (NOT full bulbs)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tsp cumin
3 Tb lime juice
1 Jalepeno pepper (add more if you like it hot!)
I'll break this down as simple as I can.
Cut tomatoes in half, run thumb through them getting rid of most of the seeds. Put them face down in a 9x13 cake pan. Cut the onion into quarters, place on top of tomatoes. Add the garlic cloves and as many jalepeno peppers as you'd like. Spray with some cooking spray (easier than drizzling oil). Put in the broiler for 10 minutes.
Then, we use our food processor to do the dicing for us. **Note the plastic baggy turned inside out, then put on top of the hole. Lucky for me, Fred found ways to not make my kitchen as messy while making this. The baggy stops the juice from going down the hole, all over the processor and all over the counter. (Remember to remove it before putting the lid on - though I left it on this last time and nothing happened. Perhaps our blade needs to be sharpened!)
I usually throw the cilantro in, then spoon the charred tomatoes, garlic, onion and peppers in - so I don't have to chop it by hand.
Blend to the consistency you like.
Then add the cumin and lime juice.
Mix throughly. I usually make a few batches at once and dumb everything into a large bowl.
12 tomatoes
1 onion
4 cloves of garlic (NOT full bulbs)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tsp cumin
3 Tb lime juice
1 Jalepeno pepper (add more if you like it hot!)
I'll break this down as simple as I can.
Cut tomatoes in half, run thumb through them getting rid of most of the seeds. Put them face down in a 9x13 cake pan. Cut the onion into quarters, place on top of tomatoes. Add the garlic cloves and as many jalepeno peppers as you'd like. Spray with some cooking spray (easier than drizzling oil). Put in the broiler for 10 minutes.
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I usually throw the cilantro in, then spoon the charred tomatoes, garlic, onion and peppers in - so I don't have to chop it by hand.
Blend to the consistency you like.
Then add the cumin and lime juice.
Mix throughly. I usually make a few batches at once and dumb everything into a large bowl.
We bottle ours and water bath process them for 15 minutes.
Balsamic Chicken (Bruschetta Chicken)
I used to hate tomatoes. I'm still pretty picky, but I've come up with this recipe that I actually like with fresh tomatoes.
Marinate 4 chicken breasts in balsamic vinagrette for 2 hours (or less).
Cook on the stovetop in a deep skillet until thoroughly cooked.
While the chicken is cooking, combine:
6 cups of Roma tomatoes, diced
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
2 Tb olive oil
1/4 cup red onion, diced
Top the cooked chicken with tomato mixture and moz. cheese until tomatoes are heated and cheese is melted.
Marinate 4 chicken breasts in balsamic vinagrette for 2 hours (or less).
Cook on the stovetop in a deep skillet until thoroughly cooked.
While the chicken is cooking, combine:
6 cups of Roma tomatoes, diced
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
2 Tb olive oil
1/4 cup red onion, diced
Top the cooked chicken with tomato mixture and moz. cheese until tomatoes are heated and cheese is melted.
Cheeseburger rice----Easy!
I love this recipe because it takes about 15 minutes and it's a good fix when you're craving a hamburger!
1 lb ground hamburger
1 chopped onion
Brown together until done.
Add:
1 Tb prepared mustard
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup ketchup
Salt & Pepper
Bring to a boil.
Add 1 1/2 cups instant rice (uncooked).
Take off heat, cover, let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork, add:
1 cup Cheese (cheddar or mozarella), cover again until melted. (Sometimes I put it back on the burner for a minute or two.)
That's it, your done! Easy!
1 lb ground hamburger
1 chopped onion
Brown together until done.
Add:
1 Tb prepared mustard
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup ketchup
Salt & Pepper
Bring to a boil.
Add 1 1/2 cups instant rice (uncooked).
Take off heat, cover, let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork, add:
1 cup Cheese (cheddar or mozarella), cover again until melted. (Sometimes I put it back on the burner for a minute or two.)
That's it, your done! Easy!
Chicken Stirfry
2 chicken breasts, diced and cooked
Veggies of your choice. Cook with 1/2 cup water, covver and steam.
I used:
Broccoli, Zuchinni, Carrots, & Green peppers
Sauce:
2 TB Cornstarch
3 Tb Brown sugar
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup Karo syrup
1/2 cup soy sauce (or less)
2 TB white vinegar
1 TB sesame oil
1 Tb rice vinegar
3/4 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp garlic
Boil for 1 minute, plus 1-2 more to thicken. Pour over ckn & veggies and serve over rice.
PS. If you've never cooked with sesame oil..... get some! I love the smell and it really adds a lot of flavor.
Veggies of your choice. Cook with 1/2 cup water, covver and steam.
I used:
Broccoli, Zuchinni, Carrots, & Green peppers
Sauce:
2 TB Cornstarch
3 Tb Brown sugar
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup Karo syrup
1/2 cup soy sauce (or less)
2 TB white vinegar
1 TB sesame oil
1 Tb rice vinegar
3/4 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp garlic
Boil for 1 minute, plus 1-2 more to thicken. Pour over ckn & veggies and serve over rice.
PS. If you've never cooked with sesame oil..... get some! I love the smell and it really adds a lot of flavor.
Apple Porkchops (w/ overnight marinade)
This is more of a fall recipe, so I'll give you 2 ways to do this...
Overnight, Marinade porkchops in 2:1 Applejuice to Soy sauce (this combines the Sweet & salty & keeps the porkchops moist.) Sometimes I'll just marinade for 2 hours.
Cook porkchops in skillet for 5-6 minutes.
1) The healthier way: cook porkchops and top with a bottle of apple pie filling.
2) The fresh apple, caramel way: cook porkchops, then
In a small bowl combine:
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
8 Tbls. melted butter
2 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced
Add mixture to skillet with porkchops. Cover and cook until apples are barely tender.
The recipe says to remove the apples and porkchops and thicken the sauce, but I just go ahead and serve it, making sure to spoon sauce over.
This is actually pretty filling just the porkchop and apples, so pick something light to serve with it!
Overnight, Marinade porkchops in 2:1 Applejuice to Soy sauce (this combines the Sweet & salty & keeps the porkchops moist.) Sometimes I'll just marinade for 2 hours.
Cook porkchops in skillet for 5-6 minutes.
1) The healthier way: cook porkchops and top with a bottle of apple pie filling.
2) The fresh apple, caramel way: cook porkchops, then
In a small bowl combine:
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
8 Tbls. melted butter
2 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced
Add mixture to skillet with porkchops. Cover and cook until apples are barely tender.
The recipe says to remove the apples and porkchops and thicken the sauce, but I just go ahead and serve it, making sure to spoon sauce over.
This is actually pretty filling just the porkchop and apples, so pick something light to serve with it!
Tangy Peach Chicken
I know the flavors together sound questionable, but it turns out great!
One of the easiest recipes ever!
Grill, bake, broil, however you want to cook 4 chicken breasts.
2 cups salsa & 2 cups jam (I use Nectarine or peach- and one day I promise to post my husband's salsa recipe. For now, use whatever brand you like.)
Mix the salsa & jam and pour over chicken. Heat throughly.
I served it over bowtie pasta and just let the sauce flavor the pasta a little.
One of the easiest recipes ever!
Grill, bake, broil, however you want to cook 4 chicken breasts.
2 cups salsa & 2 cups jam (I use Nectarine or peach- and one day I promise to post my husband's salsa recipe. For now, use whatever brand you like.)
Mix the salsa & jam and pour over chicken. Heat throughly.
I served it over bowtie pasta and just let the sauce flavor the pasta a little.
Potato Bar w/ cheese sauce
Definitely a comfort food in our house!
4 Baked potatoes
1 cup diced ham (I like to cook it a little)
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
Diced onion
Top with Cheese Sauce:
4 TB butter melted
4 TB flour
Whisk until smooth.
Add 2 tsp Chicken bullion granules
Add 2 cups milk.
Microwave 1-2 minutes at a time, stirring often to keep it smooth.
* Make sure you use a big enough bowl, if you're not watching it will boil over.
When thickened, add:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
I usually serve it with some slices of French Bread.
4 Baked potatoes
1 cup diced ham (I like to cook it a little)
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
Diced onion
Top with Cheese Sauce:
4 TB butter melted
4 TB flour
Whisk until smooth.
Add 2 tsp Chicken bullion granules
Add 2 cups milk.
Microwave 1-2 minutes at a time, stirring often to keep it smooth.
* Make sure you use a big enough bowl, if you're not watching it will boil over.
When thickened, add:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
I usually serve it with some slices of French Bread.
15 Minute Meatloaf muffins
I've never really liked meatloaf - I don't like the tomato sauce some people put on top and I often feel like the meat is too... undercooked. I've combined a meatball recipe and meatloaf recipe and LOVE meatloaf now!
2 eggs beaten
1 lb hamburger
1/4 onion chopped
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup oatmeal
3 slices of bread diced
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp celery salt
2 TB A1 Steak sauce
Mix, scoop into sprayed muffin tin. Bake @ 375 for 15 minutes. You can leave them in an extra minute if they're not done enough for you- unlike meatloaf done in a muffin tin it's easy to see if they need a little more time. And NO, I do not put any kind of sauce on them.
2 eggs beaten
1 lb hamburger
1/4 onion chopped
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup oatmeal
3 slices of bread diced
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp celery salt
2 TB A1 Steak sauce
Mix, scoop into sprayed muffin tin. Bake @ 375 for 15 minutes. You can leave them in an extra minute if they're not done enough for you- unlike meatloaf done in a muffin tin it's easy to see if they need a little more time. And NO, I do not put any kind of sauce on them.
20 minute Chili
1 lb. hamburger
1/2 onion chopped
2 cans of tomatoes (I used Stewed & crushed)
2 cans of beans (I used 1 can of pintos & 1 can of red)
1 pkt of chili seasoning (found near the gravy packets)
1 Tb unsweetened cocoa powder (NOT the drink kind)
1 cup salsa (to add a little spice)
Brown hamburger and onion. Dump everything in and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with breadsticks!
1/2 onion chopped
2 cans of tomatoes (I used Stewed & crushed)
2 cans of beans (I used 1 can of pintos & 1 can of red)
1 pkt of chili seasoning (found near the gravy packets)
1 Tb unsweetened cocoa powder (NOT the drink kind)
1 cup salsa (to add a little spice)
Brown hamburger and onion. Dump everything in and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with breadsticks!
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