GRAND MA'S KITCHEN

CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE CAKE

2010-12-22T16:58:00.003+09:30

WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A MOST HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!!

WE HOPE TO BE BACK MORE OFTEN IN THIS COMING YEAR AND WE THANK ALL OF YOU WHO COME HERE FROM TIME TO TIME. I HAVE NOTICED.
♥♥ Grandma

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CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE CAKE

2 Rolls chocolate chip dough

2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened

3 eggs

2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Spray 9x13 pan with pam. Slice cookie dough into rounds and cover the bottom of the pan. Cream the cheese, eggs, and sugar. Add vanilla. Pour this mixture over the cookie dough. Use some of the left over cookie dough to cover the top. Crumble it over the top. Bake at 300% for 1 hour. You can drizzle chocolate icing over the top if you like. We usually don't but you can if you want. Let cool before cutting into pieces.

This is a cake I posted on here about two years ago but I thought you might enjoy it again. It is very easy and most tasty. See you soon, Grandma

NOT THE WOMAN, I USED TO BE!

2010-06-29T03:40:00.004+09:30

We had some of our family over this past Friday evening to share supper with us. We had Fried Chicken, Mashed potatoes/chicken gravy, green beans, rolls, among some other things along with sweet tea.

It took me all day to do all that I had planned on doing. I told my husband when he got home, "I am sure not the woman, I used to be. I used to cook all this in just an hour it seemed while taking care of four children." We didn't have our daughter at that time. I worked constantly but things just seemed to keep popping up that I felt I needed to do. lol Oh, well, we had a fun evening and enjoyed it very much.

Today I am giving you all two recipes. One is for "copycat Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix." The other is for "Banana Split Cake." A good cake for this hot, hot weather we have been having.

COPYCAT CORN MUFFIN MIX

2/3 Cup All purpose flour
1/2 Cup yellow corn meal
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/4 Tsp. salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well with whisk. Whisk in vegetable oil and mix until dry mixture is smooth and lumps are gone.

Preheat over to 400%F. Combine above mixture with egg and milk. Mix well. Fill muffin tins 1/2 full. Bake 15-20 minutes. Makes six muffins.

RECIPE #2

BANANA SPLIT CAKE

2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
6 bananas
1 large can crushed pineapple,drained
1- 80z. pkg. cream cheese, soften
1 box powdered sugar
1 egg
2 sticks margarine
1 large, 9-0z container cool Whip
chopped pecans
Maraschino cherries, halved

Use a pyrex dish, approx.12x14x2 inches. Melt 1 stick margarine in saucepan.Combine with cracker crumbs and press into the pyrex dish. Beat until fluffy, cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg and the other stick of margarine. Place layer of pineapple, then whipped mixture , then sliced bananas, cut lengthwise. Cover with Cool Whip topped with chopped pecans and cherry halves.

I hope you are all enjoying this summer time. It is hot but I love it! Hope you have good days and sweet nights and good eating along the way. Grandma

A SOLDIER DIED TODAY

2010-05-29T23:25:00.003+09:30

A Soldier Died Today

by R.F. Dees and his grandson, Justin Pierce in honor of Memorial Day
and veterans who have fought in wars and conflicts.
(Posted: Marietta Monitor, Marietta, OK May 28, 1999)

He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast;
And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies, they were heroes everyone.
And tho' sometimes to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,
All his legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer, for old John has passed away;
And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.
He'll not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.
Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.
When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state,
And thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great.
Newspapers tell their life stories, from the time that they were young.
But, the passing of a simple Soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land,
A person who breaks promises and cons his fellow man,
Or the ordinary fellow, who in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his Country and offers his life?
It"s so easy to forget them, for it was so long ago,
That the "old Johns" of our country went to battle, but we know,
It was not the politicians, with their promises and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.
He was just a "common soldier" and his ranks are growing thin.
But, his presence should remind us, we may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the Soldier's part,
Is to clean up the troubles, that others often start.
If we cannot give him honor, while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least, let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps a simple notice, in the paper that would say,
"Our country is in mourning, cause a Soldier passed away today."National Moment of Remembrance

"So to the indifferent inquirer who asks why Memorial Day is still kept up we may answer, it celebrates and solemnly reaffirms from year to year a national act of enthusiasm and faith. It embodies in the most impressive form our belief that to act with enthusiasm and faith is the condition of acting greatly. To fight out a war, you must believe something and want something with all your might. So must you do to carry anything else to an end worth reaching." [Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. at an address delivered for Memorial Day, May 30, 1884, at Keene, NH.]

Let us remember those who have gone and fought for the freedoms that we hold so dear. Remember those who gave all so that we could have America stay free. Remember those families who sacrificed so that those could go and fight and even give their all. We owe them so much!!! May God always keep America free and may She stand for right!!! connie

CHILDREN ARE WATCHING US

2010-05-05T08:16:00.004+09:30

CHILDREN'S WATCHING EYES

Little Eyes Upon You

There are little eyes upon you

and they're watching night and day.

There are little ears that quickly

take in every word you say.

There are little hands all eager

to do anything you do;

And a little boy who's dreaming

of the day he'll be like you.

You're the little fellow's idol,

you're the wisest of the wise.

In his little mind about you

no suspicions ever rise.

He believes in you devoutly,

holds all you say and do;

He will say and do, in your way

when he's grown up just like you.

There's a wide-eyed little fellow

who believes you're always right;

and his eyes are always opened,

and he watches day and night.

You are setting an example

every day in all you do;

For the little boy who's waiting

to grow up to be like you.
author unknown

This Sunday is Mothers' Day. I love that day. In the past it has always made me take stock of myself as a Mother. We have so much that is depending on how we raise our children. They really do watch the things that we do when we "think" they are not watching. They see more than they hear. They see more than we realize. So, it is not only the things that we say to them but the way we live from day to day. They are being formed day by day and it is our responsibility to see that they have the right foundation.

I wanted to write this special post as a reminder to parents to take care, your children are watching and to Grandparents, take care your Grandchildren are watching!

I do hope you all if you are a Mother or Grandmother have a very HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY! Grandma

LEMON LUSH/FOUR LAYER DESSERT

2010-04-30T04:33:00.004+09:30

I am just loving Spring time! Are all of you? It is one of my favorite times of the year, the next being fall and I really like the other two seasons also. Ok, so I just love it all year long.

I wanted to give you all another of our favorite recipes. I didn't have a picture so I took this one off the internet. It does not really do this justice, as I put nuts on the top of mine.

LEMON LUSH/FOUR LAYER DESSERT

1 tablespoons sugar

1 cup of flour

1 stick of melted butter or margarine

1/2 cup nuts

Mix the above and spread in a 9X13 pan. Bake at 350% for about 15 Min. Take out and let cool completely.

MIX together:

8 Oz. Cool Whip

8 Oz. Philadelphia Cream cheese

1 Cup Powdered Sugar

After mixing well, spread this mixture on the completely cooled crust.

Mix:

2 pkgs. (3ozs each) Instant Pudding ( You can use any flavor but for this, it is Lemon. When mixing the pudding use one cup less milk.

Spread this third layer over the above layers.

Then cover the pudding layer with more Cool whip and you can put on nuts or I have also put coconut on it also. This is the fourth layer.

This is very good!!!

This can be used for company supper but I make it for my husband sometimes just because I know he likes it. Grandma

MEXICAN CHICKEN

2010-04-13T05:00:00.003+09:30

MEXICAN CHICKEN

1 Pkg. of soft flour tortillas

4 Chicken Breasts, cooked, boned and cut into bite size pieces.

1 large to medium chopped onion

1 Teaspoon Garlic salt

Grated cheese

1 can Rotel tomatoes, (I use the original)

2 cans Cream Of Chicken Soup

Mix chicken pieces,soup, onion, garlic salt and rotel tomatoes into a bowl.

Line greased Baking Dish with soft flour tortillas than are torn into pieces. Make sure the total bottom of dish is covered. You can make two layers if you would like.

Spoon the chicken, soup mixture into the dish over the flour tortillas.

Cover with graded cheese. Bake at 350% for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

This can be frozen and reheated in the microwave and still tastes very good.

MEXICAN CHEESE CAKE

2 Cans of Cresent rolls

2-8 0z Pkg. Cream Cheese

11/2 cups of sugar

11/2 teaspoons of vanilla

1 Stick of butter

11/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 cup of sugar

Preheat oven to 350%

Spray 9x13 pan with can spray (oil)

Place 1 package of rolls in pan, spread out and you connect the seams together.

Put the cream cheese and 11/2 cups of sugar, and vanilla into a bowl and mix until fluffy. Then gently spoon the mixture over the rolls spreading out all over.

Place second package of rolls into the pan over the cream cheese mixture just like you did the first Package of rolls. Be sure and connect the seams together.

Melt the butter and pour over the rolls.

Mix Cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle over the top.

Bake at 350% for 30 Minutes.

I hope you enjoy these two dishes. We love them!

By the Way, just in case you would like to know our baby Great Grand daughter who was born over two months premature and weighed 2 pounds and seven ounces when she was born. Sweet Baby Hannah got to come home from the hospital yesterday. She weighed 4 pounds and nine ounces. She is home today with her Dad and Mom and little sister Alisa. Great-Grandpa and Grandma are very thankful for all that God has done in her young little life. Grandma

HE IS NOT HERE......THE TOMB IS EMPTY.......HE HAS RISEN FROM THE TOMB!!!!!

2010-04-03T03:58:00.000+09:30

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BECAUSE HE LIVES

God sent His son, they called Him Jesus; He came to love, heal and forgive. He lived and died to buy my pardon; AN EMPTY GRAVE IS THERE TO PROVE MY SAVIOR LIVES.

How sweet to hold a newborn baby, And fell the pride and joy he give;
But greater still the calm assurance; THIS CHILD CAN FACE UNCERTAIN DAYS
BECAUSE HE LIVES.

And then one day, I'll cross the river, I'll fight life's final war with pain,
And then, as death gives way to victory, I'll see the lights of Glory
and I'LL KNOW HE REIGNS.

BECAUSE HE LIVES, I CAN FACE TOMORROW; BECAUSE HE LIVES,ALL FEAR IS GONE;
BECAUSE I KNOW HE HOLDS THE FUTURE, AND LIFE IS WORTH THE LIVING JUST BECAUSE
HE LIVES!!!
gloria and william gaither

I am so very thankful that Jesus willing lay down his life on the cross of Calvary,for me that day. I am so thankful He was willing to pay the price required for my sins. I am so thankful that He was willing to suffer shame and oh, such pain, pain like has never been known before nor will ever be known again, just for me. Yes, He died on the cross that day but He did so MUCH MORE than just simply die. And YES, HE DID FOR YOU TOO.

But, I AM SO THANKFUL THAT HE NOT ONLY DIED BUT HE ROSE UP FROM THAT GRAVE THAT DAY!! AND BECAUSE HE LIVES, WE TOO, CAN LIVE. WE CAN LIVE NOT JUST TODAY BUT ETERNALLY!!! THANK YOU LORD FOR DYING IN MY PLACE FOR I KNOW THAT YOU SUFFERED AND BLED AND DIED FOR ALL THAT I SHOULD HAVE SUFFERED. BUT BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME SO MUCH, YOU TOOK MY PLACE AND NOW I CAN LIVE FREE. connie

JELLO PRETZEL SALAD----TINA'S RECIPE

2010-03-24T08:54:00.005+09:30

JELLO PRETZEL SALAD

1ST LAYER;

2 Cups pretzels (crushed)
3/4 Cup butter (melted)
2 Tablespoons sugar

Mix together pretzels, butter, and sugar and press in the bottom of a 13X9 pan. Bake 5 minutes at 350%. COOL. CONTINUE to 2ND layer. Make sure this layer is totally cooled.

2nd Layer;

1 Cup Sugar
1 (80z.) Pkg. Cream Cheese (softened)
1 (8oz.) Carton cool Whip

Beat sugar and cream Cheese until creamed. Stir in Cool Whip and spread over cooled pretzel layer. Continue to 3rd layer.

3rd Layer;
2 small Pkgs. strawberry Jello
2 Cups boiling water
2 (10 oz.) Pkg. Frozen Strawberries (with syrup)

Combine Strawberry Jello and boiling water. Then add frozen strawberries with syrup. Refrigerate until partially set. Pour over 2nd layer. Refrigerate until set. Serve. Oh, oh so good!

I had this at my Daughter in Law, Tina's home once and I have never been the same. It satisfies both the taste for the salty along with the sweet. We really like it at our house.

2009-12-30T05:43:00.003+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

HELLO, ALL,
IT HAS BEEN A GOOD WHILE AND I AM SORRY THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO BE BACK HERE AS OFTEN AS I WISHED. I AM DOING VERY WELL AS OF NOW, SO GOD WILLING I WILL BE POSTING MORE RECIPES IN THIS COMING YEAR. I LOOK FORWARD TO BEING HERE MORE OFTEN.

I WANT TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! MAY GOD'S BLESSING BE ON EVERY STEP YOU TAKE. Grandma

CHERRY CREAM DESSERT

2009-06-10T07:53:00.003+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

CHERRY CREAM DESSERT

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
cook cake a per box instructions and cut into cubes and set to the side and let cool.
use a 9x13 pan

2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
mix according to package instructions and set aside

2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie mix in a can

2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained

1 large carton cool whip, thawed

2 cups chopped pecans

Use a very large clear glass bowl or a 8quart punch bowl. Place 1/3 of the cake cubes in the bowl, top with 1/3 of the pie filling, pineapple, pudding, whipped topping and pecans; repeat layers twice. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

I made this last Sunday night for our people who are having birthdays in the month of June. It was very easy to make and it seemed to be liked. We did not get home with much left. It makes a lot so it is best made for a large group or large family gathering. It was fun and easy to make and so pretty once it was made with the different colored layers showing through the glass bowl.

I am so sorry it has taken me so long to get back here but I have had hip problems. This is a problem in my joint. Even if I am not here, I miss you all that are sweet to keep coming and visiting me here. I hope you have a good day and I hope to be able to be back sooner next time. love you all. Grandma

4 LAYER STRAWBERRY DESSERT

2009-04-10T04:46:00.003+09:30

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11/2 CUPS FLOUR
3/4 CUP BUTTER, ROOM TEMPERATURE
1/2 CUP CHOOPED PECANS

USE A PASTRY CUTTER TO CUT THE BUTTER INTO THE FLOUR UNTIL SMALL BEAN SIZE CRUMBS; STIR IN CHOPPED PECANS. POUR INTO LIGHTLY BUTTERED 13X9 INCH BAKING DISH And LIGHTLY PRESS DOWN WITH FINGER TIPS. BAKE AT 350% FOR 20 MINUTES. COOL COMPLETELY.

SECOND LAYER

8 OUNCES CREAM CHEESE, SOFTENED
1 CUP POWDERED MILK
1 CUP COOL WHIP TOPPING
MIX AND SPREAD ON COOLED CRUST. CHILL

THIRD LAYER

1 CUP SUGAR
4 TABLESPOONS CORNSTARCH
PINCH OF SALT
11/2 CUPS 7-UP
1/2 CUP WATER
1 (30Z) PACKAGE STRAWBERRY JELL-O
11/2 TO 2 QUARTS FRESH SLICED STRAWBERRIES

COMBINE SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, SALT, 7-UP, AND WATER IN A SAUCE PAN AND COOK UNTIL THICKENED. WHILE HOT, ADD A 3_OZ. PACKAGE OF STRAWBERRY jELL-O. ALLOW COOLING COMPLETELY! ADD 11/2 TO 2 QUARTS SLICED STRAWBERRIES. POUR OVER CREAM CHEESE LAYER. CHILL UNTIL SET FIRM.

TOP WITH WHIPPED CREAM OR COOL WHIP AND SPRINKLE WITH CHOPPED PECANS IF DESIRED.

RECIPE BY:The Happy Cooker

FROZEN BURRITO CASSEROLE

2009-03-21T11:39:00.003+09:30

I got this recipe from Mommy's Kitchen. I made it for some of my family tonight. They ALL liked it very much. So, I wanted to pass it along to you. It is very simple and quick.

FROZEN BURRITO CASSEROLE

8-Frozen Burritos, I used beef and bean(completely thawed)

1- 14.5 oz. Can Re fried Beans

1- 15 oz Can Wolf Brand Chili, no beans

1- 10.5 oz Can red enchilada sauce

2 - cups shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterrey Jack Cheese blend

Sour Cream (garnish)
Black Olives (garnish)
Salsa, optional (garnish)
Chopped Onions (garnish)
Chopped tomatoes (garnish)

Spray a 9X13 casserole dish with oil. Spread the re fried beans on the bottom of the
casserole dish. Lay completely thawed burritos on top of re fried beans. In a separate bowl mix enchilada red sauce and the Wolf Brand Chili together, blending well. Pour the enchilada sauce mixture on top of the burritos. Top with shredded cheese. Bake at 375% for 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and burritos are cooked through.

I served mine with Mexican rice and chips. It went very good! We will do this again. For my family of the eight who were here, I doubled the recipe. We had 1/3 of it left and every one got plenty. This made 2 9x13 Pans full. I hope you all like it as much as we did. Grandma

SLOW COOKER POTATO SOUP

2009-03-04T10:34:00.003+09:30

SLOW COOKER POTATO SOUP

This is an excellent soup for the still cooler evenings. We eat it with cornbread.

32 ounces of chicken broth

4 pounds of potatoes diced

11/2 pounds Eckrige sausage, diced also

1 large onion, chopped

salt and pepper to your taste

8 ounces of half and half

You will want to combine all ingredients with the exception of the half and half into you slow cooker, then cook on high for 3 or 4 hours or less on slow, 6 or seven hours. When it is ready to be served stir in the half and half. This makes it more creamy. Sometimes, I add a little of the hot soup with some flour and after stirring add to crock pot to give it a little thickness.

I make a big pan of cornbread to serve along with the soup and you are all set for an excellent meal. Grandma

GRANDMA'S COOKING AGAIN!!

2009-02-15T13:04:00.003+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

It is so good to be back in my kitchen. I hope that you have been cooking up some good things in your kitchens.

I wanted to give you a CHICKEN POT PIE RECIPE. My family likes this pot pie better than others that I have made. I like to make it because it is easy.

CHICKEN POT PIE

2 cans cream of potato soup

1-16 oz can Veg-All= drained

2 cups of cooked, deboned, diced chicken

1/2 cup unsweetened can milk

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3-9 inch unbaked pie crusts

Combine the first six ingredients. Place 11/2 of the pie crust in a 9x13 pan to cover bottom and sides. Place mixed ingredients into pie crust. Cover with the other 11/2 pie crusts, crimp edges together to seal. Make a couple of slits in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake at 375% for 40 minutes until it begins to bubble up. Cool for 10 minutes. Now you can eat it.

I serve it with Salad, green beans and toasty French Bread. Grandma

A PIE FOR MANY TASTES

2009-01-09T06:17:00.002+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

When I was a girl, my mother used this recipe to make several different kinds of pie. They are all good, depending on the kind that you like.

BASIC RECIPE:

1/4 CUP FLOUR

1 CUP SUGAR

1/4 TEASPOON SALT

11/2 CUPS CAN MILK----JUST REGULAR NOT SWEETENED MILK

3 EGGS----YOU WILL USE BOTH THE YOKES AND THE WHITES OF THE EGGS. SO BE SURE AND SEPARATE THEM INTO DIFFERENT BOWLS. MAKE ESPECIALLY SURE THAT THE BOWL YOU PUT THE WHITES INTO IS BOTH CLEAN AND DRY. IF YOU DO NOT, THEN THE WHITES WILL NOT BEAT UP RIGHT.

2 TABLESPOONS OF BUTTER OR MARGARINE

1/2 TEASPOON OF VANILLA

YOU WILL COOK THIS ON MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL IT THICKENS TO THE CONSISTENCY OF A CUSTARD. TO MAKE TWO PIES, I DOUBLE THE RECIPE.

1.IF YOU WANT IT TO BE A COCONUT PIE, YOU ADD THE AMOUNT OF COCONUT THAT YOU LIKE TO THE CUSTARD FILLING. YOU SPOON THE COCONUT CUSTARD INTO A PREPARED BAKED PIE CRUST. BEET THE EGG WHITES UNTIL THY PEAK ADDING A TABLESPOON OF SUGAR AND BEAT AGAIN, UNTIL SUGAR IS BLENDED IN WELL BUT NOT TOO MUCH. SPOON THE BEATEN EGG WHITES ONTO THE PIE OUT TO THE CRUST AND SPRINKLE COCONUT OVER THAT. PLACE INTO A 250% OVEN TO BROWN. WATCH CLOSELY SO AS NOT TO BURN JUST MAKE SURE IT IS BROWNED ALL OVER.

2. IF YOU WANT IT TO BE A BANANA PIE AFTER THE CUSTARD IS PREPARED CUT UP SLICES OF BANANA INTO THE CUSTARD THEN SPOON INTO A PREPARED BAKED PIE CRUST. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE THE EGG WHITES, THIS TIME DO NOT ADD COCONUT. SPOON PLAIN BEATEN EGG WHITES OVER THE BANANA CREAM MIXTURE, MAKING SURE IT REACHES CLEAR OUT TO THE CRUST. COOK AS DESCRIBED IN ABOVE DIRECTIONS.

3.IF YOU WANT THE PIE TO BE CHOCOLATE, I JUST ADD ABOUT 1/2 CUP NESTLES QUICK, CHO. FLAVOR TO THE CUSTARD FILLING THEN MIX WELL. SPOON INTO A PREPARED BAKED PIE CRUST AND COVER WITH PREPARED EGG WHITES. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE ON HOW TO BROWN IN THE OVEN.

PSALM 22:26

THE MEEK SHALL EAT AND BE SATISFIED: THEY SHALL PRAISE THE LORD THAT SEEK HIM: YOUR HEART SHALL LIVE FOREVER.

I am sure that because of the holidays just recently passed, dessert is not what you may be wanting at this time. I just thought that while I am thinking about this that I would share it with all of you. Grandma

MY WISH FOR YOU ALL.

2008-12-23T12:05:00.003+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL AND MAY YOUR HEARTS BE FILLED WITH PEACE AND JOY. MAY YOUR DAYS BE BLEST AND HAPPY. MAY GOD'S BLESSINGS BE IN YOUR LIFE CONSTANTLY.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EACH OF YOU. I THANK YOU FOR THE TIME YOU HAVE TAKEN TO COME AND VISIT ME AT THIS BLOG. I HOPE IF YOU HAVE MADE ANYTHING THAT I SHOWED HERE WAS ENJOYABLE TO YOU AND YOUR HAD FUN EATING AND PREPARING IT. TO SHARE A MEAL WITH SOMEONE IS ONE OF MY MOST WONDERFUL JOYS. HAPPY DAYS, DEAR FRIENDS. connie

I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN THIS BLOG NOR YOU.

2008-12-13T17:14:00.002+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

I have not forgotten this blog and especially not any of you. I am trying to stay away from temptation during this season. Food is a temptation to me. I love to cook and to be honest, to eat. I have a problem, when I start looking at recipes or cooking shows then I want to make what I have eaten and that would not be a good thing for me right now. I am trying not to gain any weight over this special time. But I will be back the first of the year with more good recipes.

I want to take this opportunity to wish each of you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR and make God's blessings fall in each of your lives. connie

2008-11-30T07:02:00.001+09:30

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. connie

JIM'S FAVORITE APPLE CAKE

2008-11-20T04:31:00.003+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

JIM'S FAVORITE APPLE CAKE

INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE:

2 CUPS SUGAR

3 EGGS

11/2 CUPS VEGETABLE OIL

1/4 CUP ORANGE JUICE

3 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

1 TEASPOON BAKING SODA

1/4 TEASPOON SALT

1 TABLESPOON GROUND CINNAMON

1 TABLESPOON VANILLA EXTRACT

3 CUPS PEELED AND FINELY CHOPPED APPLES

1 CUP SHREDDED COCONUT

1 CUP CHOPPED PECANS

SAUCE:

1/2 CUP ( 1 STICK ) BUTTER

1 CUP SUGAR

1/2 CUP BUTTERMILK

1/2 TEASPOON BAKING SODA

INSTRUCTIONS:

PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 325%. GENEROUSLY GREASE A TUBE PAN.

FOR THE CAKE: IN A LARGE BOWL, COMBINE THE SUGAR, EGGS, OIL, ORANGE JUICE, FLOUR ,

BAKING SODA, SALT, CINNAMON AND VANILLA EXTRACT; AND MIX WELL. FOLD APPLES, COCONUT,

AND PECANS INTO THE BATTER.

POUR THE BATTER INTO THE PREPARED PAN AND BAKE UNTIL A TESTER COMES OUT CLEAN, ABOUT

11/2 HOURS.

SHORTLY BEFORE THE CAKE IS DONE, MAKE THE SAUCE. MELT THE BUTTER IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN

STIR IN THE SUGAR, BUTTERMILK, AND BAKING SODA, AND BRING TO A GOOD ROLLING BOIL,

STIRRING CONSTANTLY. Boil FOR 1 MINUTE. Pour THE SAUCE OVER THE HOT CAKE IN THE

PAN AS SOON AS YOU REMOVE IT FROM THE OVEN. LET STAND 1 HOUR, THEN TURN OUT ONTO A

RACK TO COOL COMPLETELY.

I have never met anyone who does not like this cake. Some prefer it without the sauce because it is too sweet for them, but all love the cake. Grandma

SHRIMP BUTTER

2008-11-18T10:48:00.003+09:30

1/2 pound small raw shrimp

1 cup water

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic

1 package--8 ounce cream cheese---softened

4 tablespoons butter---softened

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons cocktail sauce

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Put the shrimp with shells (on) and the cup of water and onion powder, and garlic into a pan and bring to a boil. Boil about one minute. Take the shrimp out and shell them , putting shells back into the water. Boil to reduce the liquid to just over a tablespoon full.

Let the shelled shrimp cool, and chop them into small pieces, fold into the batter mixture along with 1 tablespoon of the reduced liquid off the shrimp shells.

BATTER MIXTURE:

Blend cream cheese, butter, mayonnaise, cocktail sauce and lemon juice in a large bowl and mix until smooth. Mix well.

Refrigerate over night and serve with crackers. very good. Grandma

MY COMPUTER IS CRASHING!!!

2008-11-14T11:03:00.002+09:30

I AM SO SORRY, MY COMPUTER IS TRYING TO CRASH SO I AM SURE THAT IT WILL.TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS UNTIL WE MEET AGIN IN GRANDMAS KITCHEN. CONNIE

PEDERNALES RIVER CHILI

2008-11-07T04:29:00.003+09:30

This is a chili that was created by Lyndon Baines Johnson. I made it recently for some of my family and they liked it, hope you will too. During these colder days that are coming, it will hit the spot.

PEDERNALES RIVER CHILE

INGREDIENTS:

3 chopped onions
2 gloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons oil or bacon drippings
4 pounds of beef, cut into 1" cubes ( I used round steak)
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
4 cups tomatoes, fresh frozen or canned. (I used canned diced tomatoes)
2 cups hot beef stock
1/3 cup masa harina

In a large sauce pan saute' onions and garlic in oil or bacon drippings, until tender and translucent. I put this in a larger pot so that I would not have a problem fitting my other ingredients together.

In the sauce pan you have just empted, add the meat, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon. Saute', stirring often, until lightly cooked---no red showing.

Sprinkle in the oregano, crused cumin and chili powder. Stir to blend. Add to larger pot.

Add the tomatoes, salt and hot beef stock or water to the pot. Stir in masa harina. Bring to a boil, At this point I put it all into my crock pot and put it on low for one hour and then on warm until we got ready to eat it. My husband loved it. It was not too much fat.

Before you serve the chili, or one of the times you choose to give it a stir, taste and see if it is seasoned according to your liking with the oregano, cumin and chili powder. I added a little more of each especially the chili powder. You know what you like just add a little at a time until you like the taste. Not too much at a time because you might not be able to correct an over amount. Just take your time and add a little at a time. Grandma

* I think this would be a good chili for people who are watching their weight to eat. Depending on the beef that you use and the oil there is nothing in it that would have more calories that you would need for a meal. You can make it as thick as you like by adding more of the masa harina.

* It would go good with corn bread or crackers. Weight watchers might want to leave off the bread part unless you count it with your points.

FRESH PRETZEL DESSERT

2008-10-22T06:53:00.002+09:30

FRESH PRETZEL DESSERT

Heat oven to 400%

2 Cups crushed pretezels (place in ziploc bag and coarsely crush with rolling pin)

1/2 cup melted butter

3 tablespoons sugar

Mix pretzels, melted butter and sugar; spread evenly into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake 8 minutes and then cool completely.

1 (8oz) package cream cheese, room temperature

1 cup sugar

8 ounces cool whip, thawed

1 (16 oz) package peach jell-o

2 cups boiling water

4 cups sliced fresh peaches (6 peaches) ( I have used can peaches without the juice)

Beat together cream cheese, sugar and then fold in cool whip. Spread over cooled pretzel crust. Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water and allow to come to room temperature. Stir sliced peaches into cooled Jell-O. Place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes and then spoon over cream cheese mixture. Chill till firm.

This is especially good in the summer time. Grandma

JALAPENO CORNBREAD

2008-10-20T19:32:00.003+09:30

JALAPENO CORNBREAD

3 Cups cornbread mix

21/2 cups milk

1/2 cup oil

3 eggs, beaten

1 large onion, chopped fine

2 tablespoons sugar

1 Cup cream corn

1/2 cup chopped jalapenos

11/2 cup grated yellow cheese

1 pound bacon , cooked and crumbled

1/4 cup chopped pimentos

1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic

Mix all well. Spoon into a large pan and cook for 40 to 45 minutes at 375%. This does better if

you put it into a larger than 9X13 pan or you can half the recipe. Grandma

CON QUESO DIP

2008-10-14T13:56:00.004+09:30

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In this Texas Gulf Coast town, we like our Con Queso Dip. Hope you like this recipe.

CON QUESO DIP

1/2 Cup cooking oil
1/2 Cup flour
1/4 Cup chopped green pepper
1/4 Cup chopped onion
1 Small Tomato, cubed
1 Jalapeno pepper, chopped
11/2 Cup water
1 Teaspoon salt
1 pound Velveeta Cheese, cut into small pieces

Cook first 2 ingredients together like gravy. Add rest of ingredients to gravy mixture. This will be soupy now. Add last ingredient and keep stirring over low heat until creamy.

If you want more "heat" add another jalapeno or maybe two. Just kidding!

Serve with chips and enjoy every bite. Grandma

OVEN COOKED BRISKET

2008-10-12T05:47:00.003+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

THIS IS MY VERY MOST FAVORITE RECIPE FOR BRISKET. IT IS SO EASY AND THE TASTE IS WONDERFUL. I HOPE IF YOU HAVE TIME, YOU WILL GIVE IT A TRY AND SEE IF YOU DON'T AGREE WITH ME.

OVEN COOKED BRISKET

Put into a roaster pan the following:

2 Cups of beef Consomme

2 Cups of soy sauce

1/2 Cup lemon juice

5 Cloves of garlic- chopped

2 Tablespoons of liquid smoke

Add to pan in order listed , mixing well.

ADD Brisket fat side up to the pan

Be sure to pour some of the marinade over the fat side also.

Cover tightly with Foil. Put in refrigerator for up to 48 hours.

COOK:

Take out of refrigerator and put into a 300% oven STILL TIGHTLY COVERED.

Cook 40 minutes per pound. When time has passed, peel back foil IF NOT FORK TENDER, all

over, even in the middle, put brisket back into the oven and cook for one (1) more hour.

Cut away the fat after slicing on cutting board. (Be sure and use the meat juice!) It is great.)

I hope you find this as easy and as delicious as my family does. Grandma

BANANA BREAD

2008-10-07T18:12:00.004+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

THIS RECIPE IS FOR ALL OF US WHO CAN'T EAT TOO MUCH SUGAR OR ARE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT. I HAVEN'T TRIED THIS YET BUT I INTEND TO THIS WEEK. I GOT THIS FROM PAM OF GLORIFY GOD IN YOUR BODY'S BLOG. THANK YOU, PAM.

WHOLE WHEAT SUGAR-FREE BANANA BREAD

2 cups wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
4 medium bananas
1 egg
1/3 cup oil
1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

1) Preheat oven to 350% and grease one loaf pan.

2)Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.

3)In a medium bowl, mash bananas with the egg, oil, and orange juice. A potato masher works well for this, or you can use a blender or food processor if you prefer.

4)Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until combined.

5)Pour into greased pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out dry.

6)cool on wire rack---(or burn your mouth on a slice straight from the oven:)

Hope you enjoy this and think of Pam as you try it. You can find her at http://glorifygodinyourbody.blogspot.com/

CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE CAKE

2008-10-01T04:16:00.002+09:30

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CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE CAKE

2 Rolls chocolate chip cookie dough
2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Spray 9x13 pan with Pam. Slice cookie dough into rounds and cover the bottom of a pan. Cream the cheese, eggs, and sugar. Add vanilla. Pour this mixture over cookie dough. Use some of the leftover cookie dough to cover top. Crumble it over the top. Bake at 300% for 1 hour. Let cool before cutting.

CANDIED JALAPENOS

2008-09-23T05:09:00.003+09:30

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CANDIED JALAPENOS

1 gallon sliced jalapenos
4 pounds of sugar
canning jars

Drain jalapenos, pour 4 pounds of sugar over the peppers and let sit to make its own juice. Bring to a boil and cook until peppers take on a candied look. Pour into jars and turn upside down to seal. Serve after 2 weeks (earlier if you can't wait.) Pour some over large block of cream cheese that is at room temperature. Use as a spread on Waverly wafers or use chips.

BACON ROLL-UPS

2008-09-07T00:08:00.003+09:30

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1 (80z) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 (80z) pkg. thick sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
11/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped
2 (80z) pkgs. crescent rolls

Preheat oven to 375%. In medium bowl stir together cream cheese and mayonnaise. Add bacon, cheddar cheese and onions, stirring until combined: set aside. Unroll 1 package of rolls, pressing seams together. Spread half the bacon mixture over rolls. Starting at one of the long sides, roll up like a jelly roll. Repeat with remaining rolls and remaining bacon mixture. Use a serrated knife to cut each log into 3/4 inch slices. Place slices 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 11-13 minutes.

My opinion: I believe that cooked and drained sausage would work just as well as the bacon, if you prefer. Oooh, that sounds good to me. Hope you enjoy this. It makes quiet a lot. Grandma

TIPS FROM TipNUT.COM

2008-09-03T07:22:00.002+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN

Handy Substitute Recipes For Baking
*Newly updated–two new sections added: Baking Powder Substitutes and Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipes…

Cake Flour Recipe: If you’re running short on cake flour and need it now, here’s a tip for making your own: Add two level tablespoons of corn starch to a one cup measuring cup, then fill with bread flour. Sift three times then use as needed.
Self Rising Flour Recipe: In a one cup measure, place 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt, then fill to top with flour. Mix well and store in an airtight container if not used right away.
Half And Half Cream Substitute: In a one cup measure, place 3 Tablespoons + 1 1/2 teaspoons of melted butter. Top up the cup with whole milk. You can also use an equal measure of evaporated milk as a half and half cream substitute.
Buttermilk Substitute: You can substitute 1 cup of buttermilk with the following quick recipe–In a one cup measuring cup, add 1 TBS of vinegar or lemon juice, then top up the rest of the measuring cup with milk. Set aside for 5 minutes, stir, then use as buttermilk in the recipe.
Graham Cracker Crumb Crust Substitute: In a pinch you can use crushed corn flakes in place of graham cracker crumbs. Recipe for crust: 2 cups crushed corn flakes*, 1/3 cup melted butter, 2 TBS sugar. Gradually add the melted butter to the crushed corn flakes and sugar. Mix well and press into pie plate (8″ or 9″). Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. *Use the non-frosted corn flakes.
Chocolate Squares Substitute: 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa & 1/4 cup melted Crisco (Substitution for 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares).
Substitute For Whipped Cream Recipe & More
Recipe Ingredient Substitutions & Equivalents Chart: Free download for recipe ingredient substitutions.
Baking Powder Substitutes
Try 1/4 tsp baking soda & 1/2 tsp cream of tartar to substitute for 1 tsp baking powder.
1/2 tsp baking soda per 1 cup of buttermilk (substitute for 2 tsp baking powder–use buttermilk already called for in recipe).
1/2 tsp baking soda per 1 cup of sour milk (or use 1 cup milk soured with 1 TBS vinegar or lemon juice; use milk already called for in recipe)–substitute for 2 tsp baking powder
1 cup of milk with 1 3/4 tsp cream of tartar, add 1/2 tsp baking soda–substitute for 2 tsp baking powder (use milk already required in recipe)
1/2 tsp baking soda per 1 cup of molasses (use molasses already called for in recipe)–substitute for 2 tsp baking powder
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipes
3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 1/3 cup boiling water, 1 cup skim milk powder. Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until all lumps are gone and milk is smooth. Store in refrigerator and chill before using.
3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup water, 1/4 cup margarine. Bring to a boil until margarine melts and sugar is dissolved. Add 1 cup dry powdered milk and beat until smooth.
1/4 cup hot water, 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix in blender for 1 minute or until sugar is partially dissolved. Continue to blend slowly adding 1 1/4 cups skim milk powder. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours before using. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
1/4 cup margarine, 1 cup boiling water. Melt the margarine in the water then add 2 cups white sugar. Beat with mixer until smooth. Gradually add 4 cups skim milk powder, beat until smooth and thick. Makes 3 cups, keep refrigerated.
1/2 cup hot water (scant), 3/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups powdered milk. Add water to blender, start blending while gradually adding powdered milk. Gradually add sugar. Blend until sugar is dissolved. Cool and refrigerate before using.
Dissolve 1/4 cup margarine in 1 cup boiling water. Add 2 cups sugar, beat with mixer until dissolved. Gradually add 4 cups skim milk powder. Beat. Makes 1 quart, keep refrigerated. ,

I thought these tips might be helpful to you in your cooking. Grandma

TASTERS WELCOME

PUPPY CHOW

2008-08-26T06:08:00.003+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

PUPPY CHOW

1 box Rice Chex
1 (32 oz.) bag powdered sugar
1 (12 oz ) bag chocolate chips
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 sticks margarine

Place Rice Chex in large bowl. Melt peanut butter, chocolate chips, and margarine. Let cool about 11 minutes. Pour over cereal. With a large spoon work chocolate mixture over cereal, completely covering the cereal. Place cereal in a large plastic bag ( gallon size or double 2 plastic grocery bags.) Pour 1/4 bag of powdered sugar into bag over cereal and shake to coat cereal. Continue pouring sugar into bag and shaking until all sugar is used.

PLAY DOUGH FOR CHILDREN

2008-08-26T05:59:00.003+09:30

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PLAY DOUGH FOR CHILDREN

2 Cups of flour
1/2 Cup salt
1 Tablespoon cream tartar
11/4 Cups of boiling water
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Food coloring

Combine flour, salt and cream of tartar. Mix well and add boiling water, oil and food coloring. ( Use your judgement on how many drops to get the color you desire) Let dough cool for 10 minutes then turn out on counter top and knead until smooth. Store in air tight container.

CHEESE BREAD TO GO WITH THE LASAGNA FOLLOWING THIS RECIPE

2008-08-23T07:56:00.005+09:30

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CHEESE BREAD

1 regular can whole black olives, chopped

1 6-oz jar- stuffed olives,chopped ( optional, I don't use them, I think it makes it too strong.)

3- green onions, chopped

3/4 pound Monterrey Jack cheese, grated

1/2 cup real mayonnaise

1 stick butter, softened

1 loaf French bread

Combine green onions and olives in the butter, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and grated Monterrey Jack cheese. Mix thoroughly. Slice French bread in half lengthwise, then spread mixture evenly over the halves.

Bake at 325% for 25 minutes, or until thoroughly melted and starting to turn light brown and bubbly. Cut into diagonal slices and serve with salad, with soup, with spaghetti or lasagna or as an appetizer. Yum, good!!

QUICK, EASY, DELICIOUS LASAGNA

2008-08-23T07:31:00.006+09:30

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QUICK, EASY, DELICIOUS LASAGNA

11/2 lbs. ground beef
1 pound hot breakfast sausage
2 cloves minced garlic

cook until browned then drain off 1/2 the fat

Add 2- 14.5 oz cans of whole tomatoes, chopped up , I just take my hand and squeeze them. Works every time.
2- 6 oz cans tomato paste
2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 Tablespoons dried basil
1 Teaspoon salt

Mix very well and simmer 45 minutes uncovered. Stir occasionally

I use the precooked lasagna noodles but if you are using the ones that have to be cooked:

Boil 10 oz package of lasagna noodles
1/2 teaspoon salt to water
1 Tablespoon olive oil to water

After cooking , drain, and rinse in cool water; lay noodles out flat on foil paper.

Mix:

3 cups cottage cheese
2 beaten eggs
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 Teaspoon salt
Mix all the above then add 1/2 cup Kraft Parmesan cheese. Mix all well and set aside.

Begin the assemble process: You will also need 3 Packages of mozzarella cheese slices AND 1 jar of Kraft Parmesan cheese.

I spray my lasagna pan that I am putting my lasagna together in.
Lay 4 noodles in pan overlapping as you go. I use as many as it takes to cover the bottom of my pan.
Spread 1/2 cottage cheese mixture even onto the noodles
1/2 mozzarella cheese slices on next or you can grade up your own cheese.
Spread a little over half the meat onto the cheese--spread evenly
REPEAT PROCESS
Top generously with Kraft Parmesan cheese, this is the last thing to go on the lasagna.
Bake at 350% for 20-30 minutes.

I hope you enjoyed this as much as my family does. I have never liked lasagna before finding this recipe. I love smelling it cook and I love eating it. Grandma

BUTTER PECAN CAKE

2008-08-18T23:01:00.003+09:30

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BUTTER PECAN CAKE

1 box butter pecan cake mix

1 can coconut pecan frosting

4 eggs

1/2 cup oil

1 cup water

Mix all together. Spray Bundt or tube pan. Spread cake mixture into pan evenly. Bake at 350% for 45 minutes.

When cake is cool, I put this icing on it:

In a mixing bowl mix:

1 8oz softened cream cheese

1 box powdered sugar

1/4 cup melted butter

If it still seems thick, I add 1 teaspoons of can milk at a time, stirring, until the right thickness.

Stir, it will be thick but pourable. Drizzle on top of cake. Be sure to keep cake covered.

2008-08-16T00:25:00.002+09:30

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BANANA PUDDING
(JUST LIKE MOM USED TO MAKE JUST QUICKER)

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
pinch salt
3 egg yokes (save whites for meringue or use cool whip to cover pudding)
1 cup whole milk
1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
vanilla wafers
bananas

Mix top seven ingredients together in microwave safe bowl and put in microwave on high for 2 minutes. Take it out and stir. Return to microwave for 1 minute increments until desired consistency. Layer pudding with vanilla wafers and bananas and cover with meringue or cool whip.

MERINGUE

2 egg whites
1/2--1 cup sugar
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon cream of tartar

Using electric mixer, mix until thick and then add cream of tartar. Put on pudding and brown in the oven.

2008-08-16T00:11:00.003+09:30

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TEX-MEX DIP

3 medium avocados
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Mix together well

1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1pkg taco seasoning mix
Mix together well

2 cans bean dip---or large can refried beans

Layer bean dip on the bottom of a 9X9 pan

Next layer the avocado mixture over beans

Spread the sour cream mixture over the top of avocado mixture in pan.

You can then sprinkle any are all of the following vegetable over the top to garnish.

chopped green onions
chopped tomatoes
chopped olives
shredded cheddar cheese

Use chips for dipping. Refrigerate until ready to use.

2008-08-15T23:55:00.005+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

MILLIONAIRE PIE

8- ounce cool whip
8-ounce cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Mix well

1 can crushed pineapple, drained
1 can cherry pie filling
1/2 cup choped pecans
Add to top mixture, mix well and pour into 1 or 2 prepared graham cracker crusts. Chill and serve.

WELCOME TO GRANDMA'S KITCHEN. All TASTERS ARE WELCOME!

2008-08-15T14:14:00.003+09:30

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN, TASTERS WELCOME

I have decided to start this blog to share some of the recipes that I have made for my family down though the years. I have spent a great deal of time in my kitchen over these many years. It is one of my favorite places to be. I love preparing , cooking and serving food to my family and friends.

I started a cooking blog sometime back but changed my mind. I had just got serious about trying to lose weight. I felt guilty giving out recipes that had helped to make me overweight. I have now realized that it is not the food per say. It is the way that I have used food in the past. There is nothing wrong with good food. Everyone just has to decide how much they can eat and stay healthy. I am a southern cook. I cook from scratch, recipes and make up some things that I cook. I can look at the ingredients in a recipe and tell pretty close if it is going to be good to eat. So I would add this warning most of these food are not for those who are watching calories although, I am going to try to add some of those kind of recipes also.

This first recipe is a very simple one and I am just trying it first because I am seeing how to work on this blog. This is quick and simple but my husband loves it and if I don't keep my eye on him, he will eat the whole pan of this dessert, himself.

STRAWBERRY DESSERT

2 boxes of Twinkies

3 boxes frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

1 --8 ounce carton cool whip

Take a 9X13 pan and lay twinkies into it one at a time, side by side. You will have a few left over.

Take a box of the frozen strawberries after they have thawed and stir to mix them well. Pour contents over the Twinkies. Repeat with the other two boxes of strawberries.

Now spoon the cool whip on top of strawberries and spread evenly. Cover pan and refrigerate until ready to eat. Delicious!!!