George's Cherry Cobbler

In honor of President's Day, here is a recipe from The Nancy Drew Cookbook.  This book has so many wonderful recipes.  This particular one for George's Cherry Cobbler is very simple to make and is quite delicious.  I think I'll put this together Friday afternoon and bring over to my card game for dessert!

1974 Edition

Ingredients

6 Tbs butter
1 c prepared biscuit mix
3/4 c sugar
1 c milk
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 21-oz can cherry pie filling

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Put the butter in a casserole dish and place in the oven to melt.  Combine biscuit mix, sugar, milk, cinnamon and cherry pie filling. Pour these ingredients into the casserole dish with the melted butter.  Bake for 45 minutes or until the crust is golden.  Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.  [Toast 1/2 c wheat germ in the oven for a few minutes and sprinkle over the whipped cream on each serving].

Serves 6

ENJOY!!

Valentine's Day

While thinking of something to make with my 3-year old grand daughter for Valentine's Day, I remembered the fun we had making tissue flowers when we were young kids (probably a little older than Adison but I'll try them with her anyhow).  Remember those times?

Valentine Tissue Paper Hearts

(Tissue Paper [red, pink, yellow], green pipe cleaners)

Lay 3 or 4 sheets of tissue paper on top of each other

Working with the shorter side, fold tissue paper back and forth as if making a paper fan.  Continue until you have folded the entire length.

Wrap a pipe cleaner tightly around the middle of the folded paper.

Separate the tissue paper by lifting each piece and pulling it toward the center to "fluff out" the petals of the flower

Optional:  Spray a bit of perfume into the air several inches above the flower.

These are also nice for Mother's Day, Easter, any special occasion for your grand daughter to give one to her Mom with your help.

HAVE FUN!!

Stove-Top Pork Chops

You can let this meal simmer while you do a few other chores.

6 pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
1/2 c all-purpose flour
2 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 large potatoes (abut 2 1/4 lbs)
5 med carrots, sliced 1/4 " thick
1 med onion, cut into wedges
2 c beef broth

Dredge pork in flour.  Heat oil in a large skillet; brown the chops on both sides.  Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper.  Peel potatoes and cut into 3/4 inch cubes; add to skillet along with the carrots and onion.  Pour broth over all; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 to 50 minutes or until pork and vegetables are tender.  (I always have applesauce on the side with this dish).

Makes 6 servings

ENJOY!!

Lemon Chicken

Another great one-pot recipe.  I tried this recipe because I just LOVE rice (more than pasta).  I hope you will try it and ENJOY!!

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 med onion, chopped
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tbs butter or margarine
1 Tbs cornstarch
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
2 to 3 Tbs lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c uncooked instant rice
1 c frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/4 c minced fresh parsley

In a skillet, cook chicken, onion, carrot and garlic in butter until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.  In a bowl, combine the cornstarch and broth; stir in lemon juice, peel, salt if desired and rice.  add to skillet and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; add broccoli and parsley.  Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until rice is tender.

Makes 4 servings

ENJOY!!



Microweave Meatball Stew from One-Pot Recipes

I haven't had this one but am DEFINITELY going to try it soon - perhaps over the weekend when I am babysitting for my little Miss Adison!  Don't stew when there's no time to simmer dinner.  This extra speedy stew is ready in about 25 minutes.

Microwave, Meatball Stew

1 egg, beaten

1/2 c dry bread crumbs
1/2 c finely chopped onion
2 Tbs onion soup mix
1 pound ground beef
1 can (16 oz) whole potatoes, drained and quartered
1 1/4 c sliced frozen carrots
1 1/4 c frozen peas
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1/2 tsp dried savory
1/4 tsp dried thyme
2 Tbs cornstarch
2 Tbs water
1/4 tsp browning sauce, optional

Combine egg, crumbs, onion and soup mix.  Add beef and mix well.  Shape into 1 1/2 inch meatballs.  Place in a microwave-safe baking dish; cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes.  turn meatballs and microwave 5 minutes more; drain.  Combine the next seven ingredients; spoon over meatballs and stir once.  combine cornstarch and water and browning sauce if desired; stir into the stew.  Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Makes 4 - 6 servings

Enjoy!!

One-Pot Recipes - Vegetable Beef Casserole

Have little time to cook?  Much less time to clean up?  Tired of some of those tried and true crock-pot recipes?  This little cookbook has some marvelous recipes.  Here is just one from the selection of Oven Entrees:

Vegetable Beef Casserole

3 med unpeeled potatoes, sliced

3 med carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 c fresh or frozen green beans
1 med onion, chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
4 med tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 c (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

In a 3-qt. casserole, layer half of the potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans and onion.   Crumble half of the uncooked beef over vegetables.  Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp each of thyme, salt and pepper.  Repeat layers.  Top with tomatoes.  Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.  Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake about 1 hour longer or until vegetables are tender and meat is no longer pink.  Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. 

Makes 6-8 servings

ENJOY!!

I'm backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

     Here it is almost the end of January - I've been quite neglectful of my blog.  I love the holiday season yet it's a sad time for me also.   

     Not that the weather shows it, but we're on our way to SPRING.  More snow expected here tonight - I'm really tired of it.  The cold weather is really getting to me this year - must be cause I'm getting older - HA HA.  I've gone from going out in my jeans and shirt w/gloves to actually wearing a sweatshirt or fleece jacket this year.  But we are on a warming trend - near 30 again today.  I know I shouldn't complain abut the weather as so many of my friends - fb, blog and others - have had much colder temperatures and much more snow.

     Spending the day with my darling Adison today while her Mom is working.  Will try to get back on track with more recipes and fun stories for  you.