Saturday, August 13, 2011

Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler
1 stick (4 oz) butter, melted
1 c + 3 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
1 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
3-4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375F.
Pour melted butter into a 2 qt baking dish (11” x 7” or 8” square).  In a mixing bowl, combine 1 c sugar, flour, baking powder and salt.  Stir to blend.
Stir in vanilla and milk until blended.
Pour batter over melted butter.
Toss peaches with remaining 3 tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.  Arrange peach slices over batter.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  The top will be browned and the cake will begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Serve warm with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Tomato Onion Quiche

Tomato Onion Quiche
  • 1 unbaked pie shell
  • 2 c shredded cheese (cheddar & mozzarella)
  • 3 medium fresh tomatoes (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 onion (thinly sliced)
  • 6 sliced mini bella mushrooms (optional)
  • 1 t dried basil
  • 1/4 t garlic salt
  • cracked pepper - to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 c milk
  • 3 T grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
Sprinkle bottom of pie shell with cheeses then layer tomatoes, onions and mushrooms over cheese.  Sprinkle basil, garlic salt & pepper on top.  Then beat the eggs and milk together and pour over all.   Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Oat Cakes

3 C. oatmeal (any kind)
3 C. flour
1 C. sugar
1 tsp. salt

Mix- cut in 2 C. margarine.  Add 1/2 C. water to hold dough together (may need more).

Form a ball and roll out.  Cut into 2" diamonds.  Bake for 15 at 350 degrees.
Delish!

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

BBQ Muffin Cups

~BBQ Cups ~
2 c biscuit baking mix (can use Bisquick+water or Cloud biscuit recipe)
1/2 c+ cold water
1 lb ground beef
minced garlic, about 1 clove
1/2 c diced onion, she used dried onion
1/2 c bbq sauce
1/2 grated cheese

Mix together biscuit mix and water to form a soft dough. Divide dough between 12 ungreased muffin cups. Press dough on bottom and up sides of each cup with floured hands. Cook beef, garlic, and onion until browned: drain. Stir in bbq sauce and heat through. Spoon mixture into cups, sprinkle cheese on top. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minuted till crist is golden. Makes 12... and they're yummy!

Friday, June 17, 2011

Thimble Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 egg white
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup jam or jelly

Cream butter and sugar, add yolk and vanilla. Add flour and form a ball...make little one inch balls, roll in egg white then chopped nuts. Place on cookie sheet and make a dent and fill with jam.



Bake 350F for 12-15 min

Rice Pudding

Rice Pudding:



1 cup uncooked white rice



2 cups water



1/2 tsp salt



2 tsp butter



8 eggs



4 cups milk, heated



1 1/2 cups white sugar



dash of salt



2 tsp vanilla



a dash of nutmeg and a dash of cinnamon



Bring water to a boil and add the rice, 1/2 tsp salt and butter. Stir. Reduce heat and cover. Steam the rice until done, about 20-25 minutes. The rice should be tender. While the rice is steaming, beat eggs slightly; add sugar then the milk. Add vanilla, cooked rice and a dash of salt. Stir all ingredients together. Pour into large pyrex baking dish (9 x 11) and sprinkle with a little nutmeg and cinnamon.



Set the pan into a larger baking pan and add hot water to the BOTTOM pan. This will create a steam bath for the rice pudding. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45-55 minutes. Bake until the center is firm and an inserted knife into the center comes out clean.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Almond Cookies

Almond Cookies

1 C. Margarine

1 C. sugar

1 egg

2 tsp. Almond extract

1 tsp. Vanilla

2 1/4 C. flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

blanched almonds

Combine margarine, sugar, egg, almond extract and vanilla, beat until fluffy. Mix dry ingredients and add to the margarine mixture. Chill dough. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1” balls, dip in sugar and push on an almond. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 min. or until lightly brown. Enjoy!~P