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Yummy Chex Mix

09
Jul 2010
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This uses 4 kinds of Chex Cereals and wouldn’t be one of the best weight loss products but it sure looks good!

Prep time is 15 minutes and makes 18 1/2 cup servings

9 cups Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex or Chocolate Chex cereal (or a combination of any or all.

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips *

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1. Measure cereal into a large bowl and set aside
2. In a 1 quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until the mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Pour the mixture over the cereal and stir until evenly coated. Pour into a 2 gallon resealable food storage bag.
3. Add the powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

* You can use peanut butter chips instead of chocolate chips

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White Chocolate Buttercream Cake with Strawberries

05
Jun 2010
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This cake is 430 calories per serving so be careful or you’ll be looking for diets that work. Gotta watch that girlish figure.. you know? :)

Cake
1 3/4 cups butter recipe yellow cake mix (from an 18.25 oz box)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg

Filling and Topping

4 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into pieces, softened
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon berry-flavored liqueur – optional
2 cups fresh whole strawberries, sliced thin

1. Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 8 or 9 inch round cake pan with baking spray with flour.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, 1/4 cup of the butter, the almond extract and the egg with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally and pour into the pan.
3. Bake as directed on box for 8 or 9 inch round pans. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove from the pan to the cooling rack. Cool completely for about 1 hour.
4. In the mean time, put the white chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter in a small metal bowl. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of the whipping cream just to boiling. Pour the hot cream over white chocolate and butter; let stand until mixture is melted and smooth when stirred. Refrigerate the chocolate mixture 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until cold.
5. In a large bowl, beat the remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream, the cold chocolate mixture and liqueur (optional) on high speed until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
6. Cut the cake horizontally in half, using long, sharp knife. On a serving plate, place 1 layer, cut side up. Spread with 1/2 of the filling; top with 1/2 of the strawberries. Add the remaining cake layer, cut side down. Spread remaining filling over top of cake; top with remaining strawberries. Store covered in the refrigerator.

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Sparkling Sangria

15
May 2010
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This is a good drink for a party on a warm summer night. It can be either alcoholic or non-alcoholic. I, personally, would make it with the orange juice. It shouldn’t take credit card processing in order to pay for the ingredients either.

2 limes
2 oranges
1 lemon
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 bottles (25.4 oz each) white Catawba grape juice
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
2 cups sparkling water, chilled

Cut the ends off of the fruit. In 2-quart saucepan, mix the sugar and water then add the ends of the fruit. Heat to boiling and boil for 3 minutes. Cool; discard ends. Cut remaining limes, oranges and lemon into thin slices.

In a 3-quart non-metal container, mix the sugar/water mixture, grape juice and liqueur or orange juice. Add the fruit slices then refrigerate.

Just before serving, add the sparkling water and stir gently.

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Southwest Chicken Nachos (Slow Cooker)

15
May 2010
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This is quick and easy to prep.. about 15 minutes and it tastes good (not like fish food). It cooks in the slow cooker for 4 hours and 45 minutes.

1 package (16 ounces) mild Mexican cheese with jalapeño peppers, cubed

3/4 cup Old El Paso® Thick ’n Chunky salsa

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 package (9 ounces) frozen cooked Southwest-seasoned chicken breast strips, thawed and cubed

1 container (8 ounces) Southwest ranch sour cream dip

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

12 ounces large tortilla chips

Place the cheese, salsa, beans and chicken in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours, stirring halfway through cooking, until cheese is melted and mixture is hot. Stir in the sour cream dip and the bell peppers. Increase the heat to High then cover and cook for about 30 minutes or until mixture is hot. Serve over tortilla chips.

Topping will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): In step 3, cover and cook on High about 35 minutes.

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Grilled Margarita Chicken

08
May 2010
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I’ve been looking for recipes to make for when we finally move out of this camper. It’s not easy to make meals when you only have a small frying pan and a medium saucepan and about 4 ft of counter space that’s taken up by other things. I found a chicken recipe that doesn’t look like it will be too big of a job to make.

I found it at Betty Crocker and looks so easy to make.

1/2 cup liquid nonalcoholic margarita mix
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3-to 3 1/2-pound cut-up broiler-fryer chicken
1 teaspoon coarse salt

1. Mix margarita mix, lime juice and garlic in a heavy-duty plastic zipper bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag. Turn to coat with the marinade. Refrigerate the bag and turn it occasionally. Leave in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours. Remove chicken from marinade; set aside marinade.

2. Heat coals in barbecue grill or use a gas grill. Put the chicken, skin side up, on grill. Brush the chicken with the marinade and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover and grill 5 to 6 inches from medium heat for 15 minutes and turn chicken. Brush the chicken with the remaining marinade and use the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and grill for another 20 to 40 minutes, turning occasionally. Cook until the juices of chicken are clear when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

You can also use boneless skinless chicken breast halves. Cover and grill chicken 8 to 10 minutes, brushing frequently with marinade and turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.

1 Serving: Calories 235 (Calories from Fat 115); Total Fat 13g (Saturated Fat 4g); Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 470mg; Total Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 27g Percent Daily Value*: Iron 6% Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat

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Garden Patch Minestrone

01
Mar 2010
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I’m going to have to make this soup. It sounds as good as effective weight loss pills. You make it in a Dutch oven or stockpot and use a box of Hamburger Helper.

2 tbsps EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
2 medium carrots – sliced (about a cup)
2 medium stalks of celery – sliced (about a cup)
1 small onion – chopped (about 1/3 cup)
2 cloves of garlic – finely chopped
1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tsp dried basil leaves or Italian seasoning
1 box of beef pasta Hamburger Helper
1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans – drained & rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano – undrained
5 cups hot water

1. In a 5 quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes – stirring frequently until the veggies are almost tender.

2. Stir in the zucchini, basil, uncooked pasta and sauce mix from the Hamburger Helper box, beans, tomatoes and hot water. Heat to boiling. Reduce the heat.. cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta and veggies are tender.

Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Makes 7 1 1/2 cup servings.

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Sausage Cheese Balls

13
Feb 2010
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Andi made something like this when she was in school and from what I remember they were delicious. I’ll have to make them and try them. They would make a nice snack when playing on the wii.

3 cups bisquick
1 lb bulk pork sausage
4 cups grated cheddar cheese (16 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk
**Andi’s recipe didn’t have these. The picture I’m looking at shows them without them too**
1/2 tsp dried rosemary leaves (crushed)
1 1/2 tsps chopped fresh parsley or 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
Barbecue sauce or chili sauce .. if desired

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease bottom and sided of a jelly roll pan (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 2 x 1 inch).

2. Stir all of the ingredients together using your hands or a spoon. Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls and place in the pan.

3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until brown. Immediately remove from the pan. Serve warm with sauce for dipping.

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Steak and Potato Soup (Slow Cooker)

23
Jan 2010
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This is good for these cold winter days. It’s 150 calories per serving so you won’t need to invest in herbal diet pills!

1 pound beef boneless round steak
1 pound small red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (4 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (14.5 ounces each) beef broth
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, undrained
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1. Cut the beef into 1 1/4-inch pieces. Mix beef and remaining ingredients except water and flour in 5-quart slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

3. Mix the water and flour in small bowl; gradually stir into the soup until blended. Turn to High heat setting. Cover and cook about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.

1 Serving: Calories 150 (Calories from Fat 20); Total Fat 2 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 1200mg; Total Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 2g); Protein 15g

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