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Home Made Hash Browns

This is a great way to have your own potatoes ready to use in the freezer.  Fry them for breakfast or supper, or use in a potato casserole.  Make them in winter with your potatoes that are sprouting too soon, or make them in fall with the ones that got stabbed while digging.  Amounts aren't listed so just add ingredients to your liking. potatoes canola oil seasoning salt Peel and dice potatoes.  (My Vidalia chopper works great for this!)  Throw them in a big bowl of water.  After you have a large bowl full and they've soaked a bit, drain them.  Spread them on a bath towel to dry.  Once they're dried off somewhat dump them back into the bowl. Toss them in some oil and seasoning salt to taste.  Bake at 450 for 15-20 min.  They will be cooked but not really brown.  Cool and they're ready for the freezer.

Stuffed Pizza Rolls

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This was a really fun change from the regular pizza that our family eats. Our family really enjoyed being able to dip these in whatever sauce they liked. I liked the easyness of preparing the meal and the ease of cleanup. I also really liked that I can use the bread stick dough and Alfredo sauce that I usually make. Stuffed Pizza Rolls                                         Our Best Bites Mormon Moms in the Kitchen pg 164 Bread Stick dough allow to rise one time                                              1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese                                              Pizza toppings of your choice, we used Canadian Bacon,  Pepperoni and Ol...

No-Knead Bread Variation: Garlic Parmesan

I made this no-knead artisan bread variation to rave reviews for a family dinner yesterday. The garlic and cheese are a natural combo in this recipe. Of the variations I've tried so far, this is easily my favorite. 4 cups all-purpose or bread flour, more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon instant or rapid rising yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 1 tablespoon dried sliced garlic (I found this at Costco) 2 cups water at about 70 degrees Cornmeal (I usually just use flour and sometimes a little cornmeal) 1. In a large bowl combine flour, yeast, and salt. Then stir in the cheese, parsley, and garlic. Add the water, and stir until blended; dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let dough rest at least 14 hours, preferably about 18 to 24, at warm room temperature, about 70 degrees. 2. Dough is ready when its surface is dotted with bubbles. Lightly flour a work surface and place dough on it; sprinkle it with a little m...

Mocha Streusel Coffee Cake

This is a yummy, yummy coffee cake.  Literally a coffee cake because it really has coffee in it.  Gwen sent me the recipe.  Thanks, Gwen, we loved it. Streusel: 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 4 T. cocoa 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup margarine Combine all ingredients and set aside. Cake: 3/4 cup margarine 1 cup sugar 1 - 2 T. instant coffee 2 T. hot water 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 3 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/4 cups sour cream Beat margarine until creamy. Add sugar and beat 3 minutes.  Combine coffee and hot water; add along with eggs and vanilla.  Mix dry ingredients together and then beat in alternately with sour cream, ending with flour.  Spread 1/2 of batter into 9x13 pan.  Sprinkle with 1/2 of streusel.  Repeat.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.  Cool 15 minutes. Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 T. milk 2 tsp. vanilla Mix together and drizzle over cake.  Serve warm with coffee and friends!...

Panera Summer Berry Poppy Seed Salad

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Last summer when we were in St. Louis on our family vacation we ate the most amazing salad at a place called Panera (they don't have locations in Utah). This is a recreation of that salad using the Panera Poppy Seed dressing that you can buy at Target. I know this is a really summery salad, but it's also perfect for anytime that you want to eat something really healthy, tasty and the best part - low fat! I also like how versatile it is, you can serve it with chicken, or just the berries. Add a chunk of French Baguette or Peasant Bread  and you have a meal just like they serve at Panera. Panera Summer Berry Poppy Seed Salad Panera Poppy Seed Dressing Lettuce of your choosing - I used a mix of Iceberg and Romaine Sliced Strawberries Blueberries Sliced fresh Pineapple Nuts - I used slivered almonds, but you can also use pecans Mandarin Oranges Chicken - if desired The first thing that I did was marinate the chicken. I use the Montreal Chicken by McCormick and then I just follow t...

HE MAN MEATLOAF MAKES MEN GO CRAZY

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This wonderful recipe comes from one of my all time favorite food blogs, twirlandtaste.com ! Every single food item in this blog sets my mouth to watering and my taste buds to tingling. It is for certain not your everyday ordinary meatloaf as it contains a total of 13 ingredients including BACON. Now we all know that everything goes better with Bacon. 2 lb. ground round 1 lb. ground pork 18 saltine crackers, crushed 1/2 bell pepper, diced (I used orange and yellow ones because that's what I had) 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 onion, diced 2 big eggs, slightly beaten 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. yellow mustard 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 slices partially cooked bacon, cut in half Combine beef through brown sugar with your hands just until combined. Chill in refrigerator for 10 minutes, then form into a 10X5 loaf. Top with the halved bacon slices. Place meatloaf on a rack lined with foil. Punch holes in foil to allow drippings. Place rack on baking sheet, bake 1 hour. Turn the b...

Chili Chicken Enchiladas

This is a small recipe for chicken enchiladas, perfect for if you're only two people and don't want a whole pan of leftovers.  I usually double or triple this recipe and put it in foil pans for the freezer. 1/4 c. chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 T. butter 2 T. flour 1 c. chicken broth 1 can (4 oz.) green chilies 1/4 tsp. coriander (optional) 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 c. cheese, divided 1/2 c. sour cream 2 c. chopped, cooked chicken 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas 1.  In a small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender.  Combine flour and broth until smooth; gradually add to pan.  Stir in the chilies, coriander, and pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened.  Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 c. cheese and sour cream until melted. 2. Combine chicken and 3/4 c. sauce.  Place about 1/2 c. in the center of each tortilla.  Roll up and place seam side down in baking dish. (7x11" or 8x8")  Pour remaining sauce...