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[_Xtina_]

Awesome mashed potatoes- I always get asked to make the potatoes, too.

I use chicken broth, not water, to make instant mashed potatoes. I boil a few real potatoes in broth, and mash them in, so it seems like it's all potatoes from scratch.
Then I stir in small swirls of butter, sour cream, and room temp cream cheese.

Sprinkle Italian seasonings on top- oregano, marjoram, basil, and some pepper on top.
It doesn't make it taste Italian, just adds a little flavor, and color.

I've book-marked this thread- going to try some of the awesome looking recipes here!

 

[Firegoddess420]

MOIST BANANA BREAD
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter or Ganja butter (I did)
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups flour
3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (I use almond slivers on top only)
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blend together sugar, butter, and eggs. Add dry ingredients, which have been sifted together. Add mashed bananas, chopped nuts, and vanilla extract. Pour into a greased loaf pan.
Bake at 350°F degrees for 1 hour.
At about 45 min put foil on top and raise it to 375°F for about 10 min check the center with a toothpick until it comes out clean.. Let it cool.

*Optional* Brush top with melted butter or glaze with confectioners icing, if desired, while loaf is still warm. I like to keep it simple with just the nuts. If you're a chocolate fanatic you can add chocolate chips to the mix.
Oh yeah Enjoy!

 

[collaredgirl65]

I don't know how many of you have dogs and like me, want good healthy treats for their pups. But here is a good homemade doggy treat that most dogs seem to like.


Molly's Gluten Free Pumpkin Dog Treats

1 cup canned pumpkin
4 eggs
4 tablespoons of dried milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups brown rice flour
2 teaspoon dried parsley

Set your oven to 350 degrees. Mix the eggs and pumpkin together in a bowl. Stir in the milk, parsley and salt. Add the rice flour slowly, until it forms a stiff dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it until it's a good texture to roll out. Roll out the dough to 1/2″ thick and cut it into desired shapes. Bake them on an ungreased cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and turn the biscuits over, then bake an additional 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on rack.

 

[D.N.R.]

French Dip Sandwiches

6-8 lb rump or chuck roast
2 pkgs onion soup mix
2 pkgs au jus gravy mix
8 cups beef broth
provolone cheese slices
crusty bread rolls

* season roast with salt and pepper put in crock pot
* combine soup mix, au jus, and beef broth then pour over roast
* cook on low for 8-10 hrs or on high for 5-7 hrs
* remove roast and use forks to shred
* strain broth and set aside some for dipping
* place cheese slices on bread and broil until toasted and cheese is melted
* can saute mushrooms and onion if you like

 

[D.N.R.]

Seasoned cracker crusted pork chops

I finely crush 2 packs of saltine crackers
Add pepper and garlic powder
dip pork chops in egg and milk mixture
dredge both sides in cracker mixture
fry on stove in canola oil

 

[Keka]

Actually a good Checca sauce on those would be great.

 

[Keka]

I need to gather some of my material and post it, if anyones interested.

 

[nola]

Seasoned cracker crusted pork chops

I finely crush 2 packs of saltine crackers
Add pepper and garlic powder
dip pork chops in egg and milk mixture
dredge both sides in cracker mixture
fry on stove in canola oil
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Looks delish!!

 

[D.N.R.]

Looks delish!!

My kids love them. Thanks.

 

[Torque Button]

My kids love them. Thanks.

Get a box of pork "Oven Fry", they look remarkably the same but with no messy frying pan of oil... it's good stuff

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[Torque Button]

I need to gather some of my material and post it, if anyones interested.

post it plz

 

[Keka]

Okay I'll start out with something relatively simple, with one of the first things I learned. Should take you about 10 minutes of preperation and a cooking time of about 3 hours - but it's worth it.
A note before I start, you can either cook this or leave it uncooked depending on what you are applying it to. Use fresh tomatoes, you would need about 12-15 medium sized tomatoes. There is definitely more work involved when using fresh tomatoes, but it is worth the effort First, you will need to get the skins off. The easiest method for this is to score the skins with a sharp knife, and then boil them for about a minute and then place in cold water. You will want to do this in batches. Once you the tomatoes have cooled, the skins should peel off relatively easily. Then chop them up, and place them in a blender. You can control how chunky or smooth you want the sauce by how long you blend them for.

1.) At least 4 garlic cloves
2.) 3-5 tablespoons of basil (I eye ball it, naturally if it's your first time - don't recommend that.
3.) 1-2 tablespoons or so of black pepper or more depending on your taste
4.) 1 tablespoon of sugar
5.) 2 tablespoons of olive oil (I usually add various wines - once again, depending on what you fancy
6.) 1/3 or 2/3 of Parmesan (depending on how rich you want it) I'll post something for homemade Parmesan later but were just starting here
6b.) Romano cheese is also an option
7.) Minced peppers (depending on how hot you want it)

If you choose to heat it..

8.) Heat the olive oil in a 5+ qt. pot over medium heat, than add some garlic
9.) Heat for one to two minutes, making sure not to burn the garlic, then add all the tomatoes, black pepper, basil and sugar. Stirring often, bring to a low boil
10.) Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours stirring often.
11.) Add the cheese and stir often
12.) This will make about 4-5 jars (I assume most of you reading this know how to can, pretty straightforward)

Back home, we add this to everything from chicken, steak, pork, cacciatatore (basically cured sausage)

Give it a try, it can be time consuming but like I said you can store it and its far cheaper and much, MUCH better

 

[Keka]

A good Italian seasoning you can try is as follows:
(and you can add this to about anything, place it on the sauce or the meat)

1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried marjora
1 tablespoon dried oregan
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried flat leaf Italian parsley

Grind it up well, store it. I don't have any photos off hand to show you all but you get the idea

 

[Keka]

I should add, this stuff AND always lots of garlic is a good remedy for colds and flu..

 

[Keka]

Homemade Ranch Dressing

1,) 2 Tbsp dried parsley
2.) 1 tsp dried dill
3.) 1 tsp garlic powder
4.) 1 tsp onion powder
5.) 1/2 tsp dried basil
6.) 1/2 tsp pepper

Store in a resealable plastic baggie or small ball canning jar with tight fitting lid in your spice cabinet. To make the ranch dressing, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise with 1/4 cup milk (more or less depending on the consistency you want) with 1 tablespoons of the homemade ranch dressing seasoning mix. Season with salt, taste it, if you like it add as desired... You can refrigerate for up to 3 days. Makes about 4 tablespoons worth of mix. Or use the ratios above and mix up however much you’ll need.

 

[D.N.R.]

Get a box of pork "Oven Fry", they look remarkably the same but with no messy frying pan of oil... it's good stuff

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Thanks. I will look into that.

 

[Keka]

Limoncello (homemade italian liquor)

This takes a little practice, but it's worth it..I should mention first if you don't have access to a cheesecloth, a dishcloth, coffee filter or paper towels and a strainer will work..but you'll need it to remove the solids.

1.) 1 bottle of Skyy Vodka, or I recommend Everclear because of its higher proof (if you can get a hold of it wherever you are) the higher the proof the faster because it will extract the flavors faster.
2.) 2 lemons, (rinsed of course, organic) strain them
3.) 1.5 cups simple syrup (50/50 water and sugar by weight)
4.) Peel the lemons and place the peels in the above mentioned cheesecloth, coffee filter whater
5.) The jar, hang the lemon peels ABOVE the fluid and not in it (it will sweat inside the jar)
6.) Seal tight, and let sit undisturbed (in a cool, dark place) for at least one month, 3 weeks it depends.
7.) After a month discard of the lemons than add syrup and 2 fresh lemons
8.) Let sit for about 15-20 minutes and strain through a fine mesh strainer
9.) Cool it and drink it

 

[Keka]

Friend just sent me this..
Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake

2 pounds strawberries
2 sleeves graham crackers
1 8-oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
2 3.4-oz. (4-serving) packages instant cheesecake flavored pudding
3 cups milk
1 12-ounce carton cool whip, divided

Clean and slice strawberries (about 1/4 inch thick); set aside. You have to do this first because the cream cheese mixture will start to set up quickly once it’s mixed up.

Line the bottom of a 3-quart 13x9 baking dish with graham crackers; set aside. Mine easily fit 6 whole crackers then I had to break up a 7th one to fill in the rest.

Combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add pudding mixes and milk and continue mixing on low for 4-5 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken.
Fold in 2 cups cool whip until smooth.

Pour half of cream cheese mixture over graham crackers.
Arrange a single layer of strawberry slices over cream cheese mixture.
Top strawberries with another layer of graham crackers then cover with remaining cream cheese mixture.
Top cream cheese mixture with another layer of strawberries.
Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.

 

[D.N.R.]

Friend just sent me this..
Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake

2 pounds strawberries
2 sleeves graham crackers
1 8-oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
2 3.4-oz. (4-serving) packages instant cheesecake flavored pudding
3 cups milk
1 12-ounce carton cool whip, divided

Clean and slice strawberries (about 1/4 inch thick); set aside. You have to do this first because the cream cheese mixture will start to set up quickly once it’s mixed up.

Line the bottom of a 3-quart 13x9 baking dish with graham crackers; set aside. Mine easily fit 6 whole crackers then I had to break up a 7th one to fill in the rest.

Combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add pudding mixes and milk and continue mixing on low for 4-5 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken.
Fold in 2 cups cool whip until smooth.

Pour half of cream cheese mixture over graham crackers.
Arrange a single layer of strawberry slices over cream cheese mixture.
Top strawberries with another layer of graham crackers then cover with remaining cream cheese mixture.
Top cream cheese mixture with another layer of strawberries.
Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
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I need to make this soon.

 

[Keka]

Me too, but I can't hold anything down right now.