Ambrosia Salad (Easter dinner in Nauvoo)

1 20 oz. can pinepaple chunks, drained
1 11 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 c. maraschino cherries, drained and rinsed
1 c. green seedless grapes, sliced in half
1 smal red apple, cut in chunks
1 c. miniature marshmallows
1 c. sweetened flakes coconut
1/4 c. vanilla yogurt
1 8 oz. container of cool whip (whipped topping)

Instructions
1.  In a large bow, combine pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, grapes, apples, ,marshmallows and coconut.  Add yogurt and whipped topping to bowl.  Using a spatula fold mixture together until combined>
2.  Cover and chill in refrigerator 2 to 4 hours before serving.

Notes
Yields approximately 6 servings
Stays fresh covered in refrigerator up to 2 days

Valerie's Bran Muffins

Combine and set aside:

1 c. boiling water
1 c. Kellogg's 100% All Bran Buds

Cream
1/2 c. Crisco or butter
2 eggs

Add sifted dry ingredients
2 1/2 cups flour
2 1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. sugar (or less)

Slowly Mix In:

2 c. buttermilk
2 c. Kellogg's 100% All Bran Original
Cooled Bran Buds and Water (above)

Add:
1 c. dried cranberries or raisins (softened in hot water and drained)
1 c. chopped nuts

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.  (Can use cup cake liners in the muffin tins because they are easy to remove)

Note:  Dough may be kept covered in refrigerator for a few weeks.  Do not stir batter after refrigeration.  Yummy--(from Sister Russell in Nauvoo)

Quick Raised Donuts

4 c. scalded milk
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1/2 t. nutmeg
6 envelopes yeast
8 c. flour (more or less)
1 T. salt
2 eggs (optional, but doughnuts are softer with eggs added)

Blend in mixer 10 minutes.  Roll 1/2 inch thick.  Cut out doughnut shapes and let rise 5 minutes.  Fry in 400 degree oil for 1 minute on each side.  Glaze or sugar.  Makes about 6 dozen.

One-Half Donut Recipe
2 c. milk
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. oil
1/4 t. nutmeg
3 envelopes yeast
4 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
1 egg (optional)

When you add eggs be sure to add a little more flour.

Donuts

2 c. scalded milk
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1/2 t. nutmeg
6 packs of yeast
8 cups of flour
1 t. salt
2 eggs (optional)

Blend together for 10 minutes in mixer.  Roll 1/2 inch thick.  Cut out donut shapes and let rise 5 minutes.  Fry in 400 degree oil for 1 minute on each side.  Glaze or sugar  Makes 6 dozenl

Strawberry Delight Dessert (Easter dessert in Nauvoo)

1 frozen sliced strawberries (l6 oz)
1 strawberry jello (3 oz)
1 cool whip (9 oz)
1 Angel food cake, brokn into pieces
2/3 c. boiling water

Instructions:

Dissolve jello in water.  Add berries then partially set for about 1/2 hour.  Fold in cool whip and broken angel food cake.  Put in 9 x 13 pan.  Refrigerate until firm.

abt 12 servings

Funeral Potatoes

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  35 mins

Total time:  40 mins

 

Ingredients

• 1 pkg Frozen Shredded Hashbrowns {typical pkg size: 1 lb. 14 oz.}
• 16 oz. Sour Cream
• 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
• 1 8oz. Package Shredded Cheddar Cheese {I use sharp cheddar}
• ¼ cup Milk
• ½ Chopped White Onion
• 1 stick of Butter
• ⅛ tsp. Salt
• ⅛ tsp. Pepper
• ⅛ tsp. Garlic Salt
• 1 - 2 Cups Seasoned Croutons, crushed

Instructions

1. Thaw hash browns slightly so they mix well.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Combine hash browns, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, cheese, milk, onion, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and ½ stick of melted butter, then stir well.
4. Pour into greased 9x13 Casserole Dish, and set aside.
5. Crush croutons {easy tip: place in a ziploc bag and mash down with a rolling pin}
6. Spread crushed croutons evenly over the top of the casserole.
7. Drizzle the top with other ½ stick of melted butter.
8. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes, or until hot. ENJOY!

Cranberry Chicken (crockpot)

Author: The Frugal Girls

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  3 hours 30 mins

Total time:  3 hours 35 mins

Serves: 4

 

Ingredients

• 4 Boneless Skinless chicken breasts, thawed
• 1 can Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce {14 oz.}
• 1 pkg. Dry Onion Soup
• 8 oz. Kraft Catalina Dressing {Russian Dressing can be substituted}

Instructions

1. Cook chicken in Crockpot on HIGH for 3 hours {covered}.
2. After 3 hours, drain juices from crockpot.
3. Mix together Catalina Dressing, Cranberry Sauce and Dry Onion Soup Mix.
4. Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes {covered}, or until done.

Sirloin Tips

Beef Tips with Onion & Mushroom Gravy
Recipe by Our Best Bites
Ingredients:
2 pounds lean beef stew meat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon steak seasoning (like McCormick Steak Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, cut in half and sliced
1 8-ounce package sliced baby mushrooms (I used baby Portobello mushrooms)
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1-ounce package onion soup mix
1 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3-4 cups hot cooked rice or egg noodles
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large skillet or stockpot over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, toss the flour and steak seasoning together in a bag (like a roasting bag or a large zip-top bag). Add the beef and toss until evenly coated.
When the oil is hot, add the seasoned beef and cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned on all sides. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker. Add the onion, mushrooms, garlic, onion soup mix, and beef broth. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the beef is very tender. Add the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over hot rice or egg noodles. Makes 6-8 servings.    Click:   Our Best Bites

Quinoa Black Bean Casserole

2 c quinoa, rinsed 4 c water 1 lb butternut squash, chopped into 1 inch cubes 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 T cumin 1 1/2 c or one can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 c corn, drained or thawed 1 t salt 2 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 1/2 c salsa 2 eggs Bring quinoa and water to a boil. Simmer, covered, 15 mins. Toss squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 10-15 mins at 400 degrees. Sautee onion and garlic until they begin to brown. Add cumin and continue cooking another minute or so. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, squash, onion mixture, salt, beans, corn, and 1 c cheese. Whisk eggs into salsa and fold in. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 pan and top with remaining cheese. Bake, covered, about 45 mins at 350. Remove foil at the end of baking to allow the cheese to melt.   Like Comment

Whole Wheat Bread in the Breadmaker

12 oz water

1.5 tsp salt

2.2 oz (3 Tbsp) honey

1 oz  (2 Tbsp) oil

20 oz (abt 4 3/4 Cups) 100% freshly ground white wheat flour

2 tsp saf instant yeast.