Friday, January 1, 2010

Cookies and Bars




If you have a sweet tooth and love to make
cookies and bars, here's a great find . . .
an awesome listing of recipes for all types of cookies . . .


Cookies and bars


I've added this website to the links
section on the side bar
for future reference




Monday, December 28, 2009

Southern Sausage Balls



1 lb. hot sausage (Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage)
3 cups of Bisquick
1 cup water
12 ounces sharp shredded cheese

 
Mix all ingredients blending well…….use your hands……
Roll into small balls and bake 350 degrees for 15 minutes


Makes about 4 dozen balls


This recipe has been a part of our family
parties  for as long as I can remember.




Sunday, December 27, 2009

Creole Green Beans


Green beans are low in calories and loaded with nutrients — an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin A, dietary fiber, potassium, foliate, and iron . . . they are a good source of magnesium, thiamin, riboflavin, copper, calcium, phosphorus, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and niacin.


Substitute olive oil instead of butter and use fresh green beans to make this recipe healthier.  Bacon? Up to you . . . but bacon makes everything better.



1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 (14 ounce) package frozen green beans
6 thick slices bacon, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste


Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. 

Stir in green beans, bacon, onion, green pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. 

Stir in cayenne pepper, Creole seasoning, and black pepper. Cover; reduce heat to low. 

Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. 

Season to taste with salt. 





Ham and Swiss Cheese Potato Bake



There is nothing like an awesome meal that
is quick and
easy . . . this is comfort food!





Serves: 6

Prep. time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 65 minutes




1 package Betty Crocker® julienne potatoes
2 1/2 cups boiling water
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, (4 ounces)
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs





Heat oven to 400°F.

Stir together potatoes, sauce mix and boiling water in
ungreased 2-quart casserole. Stir in milk, ham and cheese.

Bake uncovered 50 minutes; sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake 10 to 14 minutes longer or until top is golden brown.







Source: Betty Crocker® Cookbook






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