tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37736826238543640312011-11-27T18:17:31.060-06:00I'm a busy mom with 4 growing boys....recently divorced and back to school myself full time to add to the chaos. Gluten Free cooking scares a lot of people, but it shouldn't....I'm hopeful that this blog can help people make the transition a little less scary.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.comBlogger1491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-17035242284839286262011-07-17T21:18:00.002-05:002011-07-17T21:24:21.006-05:00

With the new Betty Crocker mixes out I have been playing with them and revised the Peach Cobbler I posted a few years back. I'm sorry I can't post a pic, I never get a good one before it is devoured! 1 16 oz bag frozen peach slices 2-3 tbsp cinnamon sugar 1 box Betty Crocker gluten free yellow cake mix 3 eggs 1 stick butter, softened 2 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup water or peach juice 1 brick

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-77522987289496305072011-07-17T11:12:00.004-05:002011-07-17T21:19:29.996-05:00

Sick of mushy gluten free noodles not holding shape in pasta salad???? try RICE! My sister made a version of this over the 4th for me and my mom, it was lovely!!! 1-2 zucchini, sliced and quartered 1 pint grape tomatoes sliced in half or quartered red, green, yellow bell pepper cut into bite sized pcs snap peas cut into pcs half bottle Italian dressing 4-5 cups cooled cooked rice, brown or

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-39694993980529710152011-01-31T11:48:00.002-06:002011-01-31T11:58:51.254-06:00

1 box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cake Mix1 brick cream cheese, softened1 stick of butter softened1 egg1 tsp vanilla1 bag mini chocolate chipsBlend cream cheese and butter until creamy. add egg and vanilla, blend in well, add the cake mix and chocolate chips.drop by spoonful onto parchment lined cookies sheets. Bake in 350 oven for 10-15 minutes (depends on your oven) until set. place on cooling

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-80700133665111740402011-01-29T13:10:00.002-06:002011-01-29T13:13:48.120-06:00

Your food processor that you use to crush the cookie's into smithereens....well, that same processor, if it is big enough, is the PERFECT thing to mix the cheesecake filling too! You really can't use a hand mixer because you end up with too much air in the cheesecake and that makes it fall and crack and etc......and hand mixing is just a pain in the BUTT!So! Don't make my mistake and buy the 7

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-9488885546079813242011-01-22T15:26:00.002-06:002011-01-22T15:29:46.012-06:00

http://secretrecipes.blogspot.com/2006/10/olive-gardens-san-remo-dip.html

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-10013903702837876092011-01-08T14:12:00.000-06:002011-01-08T14:14:31.244-06:00

Ingredients1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon Mexican-style chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon chopped garlic3/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon canola oil6 (8-inch) soft taco-size corn or flour tortillas

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-68355301793162617842009-09-10T19:38:00.002-05:002009-09-10T19:43:18.426-05:00

I use a Chebe mix for the dough, any flavor, just mix it according to the directions.brown whatever sausage you like, about a half pound, run it through the food processor to crumble it , add a little parmesan, and whatever spices you like........then make the ravioli by rolling out the dough and cutting circles or squares, I found a ravioli maker that I used. Place a tsp of filling into each one

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-13870593561167873352009-08-10T19:58:00.003-05:002009-08-10T20:06:57.504-05:00

2 bricks cream cheese1/2 cup powdered sugar1 tsp almond extract1 pkg dream whip, dry mix1/3 cup milkbeat all that on high until smooth and thickened1 pkg Schar ladyfingers2-3 cups mixed berries mixed with half a cup sugarlayer half the package of Schar ladyfingers in a glass dish. spoon half the cream cheese mixture over the ladyfingers, spoon half the berries over that. Add another layer of

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-21508258497391625792009-07-30T20:13:00.002-05:002009-07-30T20:20:34.758-05:00

Oh this was Gooooooooooooooood! Not something I could make for my crew, but my sister's family and friends LOVE it!3 large portabello mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned1 lb sausage cooked and crumbled1 block feta cheese1 cup monterrey jack cheese shredded1 jar chopped sun dried tomatoes1 pkg cooked spaghetti, I used Schar1 can petite diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oilmix the sausage,

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-53144515101028295222009-07-20T23:27:00.002-05:002009-07-20T23:32:29.838-05:00

Fruity Freds came about because my family likes to name things after themselves and each other....and last summer I became friendly with a little refreshment I concocted made of Black Cherry Fresca and Bacardi Green Apple Rum.WELLL!!!!! Both are apparently hard to find in St. Louis......SO! We made them with black cherry rum and plain old Fresca, and they were good....so THEN, we started

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-72627548655494415412009-07-13T19:41:00.003-05:002009-07-16T19:44:34.020-05:00

3 TBSP chili powder1 tsp each, salt, garlic pepper, garlic powder (I like garlic!)1/4 tsp cayenne pepper3 TBSP olive oilMix all that together to form a paste-like rub. Smear it on 2 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin. (I had 2 small ones).Preheat grill and cook over med-high heat, rotate often (every 3-5 minutes) until done. Tent with foil and let meat rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice into 1/2" and

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-13857060316731521132009-07-09T20:59:00.002-05:002009-07-10T19:32:25.649-05:00

I just love her. I was grocery shopping yesterday and as I went down the GF aisle something new popped out at me. Betty Crocker Gluten Free mixes!!!!I bought one of each and made 3 out of the 4 today. The brownies I followed the directions on the box, except I added half a bag of milk chocolate chips. They are FANTabULOUS! The chocolate chip cookies I made exactly as the box, didn't change a

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-75550219960777401732009-06-29T11:27:00.002-05:002009-06-29T11:35:08.519-05:00

I got this recipe from the Silly-Yak Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin, but, of course, I had to adapt it to feed my crew....14-16 slices GF bread (I used Silly-Yak's cinnamon swirl bread)3+ banana's sliced, 1/4" thick2 cups milk8 oz cream cheese, softened6 eggs1/2 cup sugar1 tbsp vanillaHeat oven to 350. Place half the bread in a single layer in a buttered casserole dish (I used 9x13). Top with

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-17034838902174512892009-06-15T18:37:00.002-05:002009-06-15T18:39:25.428-05:00

Does anyone have issues when they use this in cooking? I've researched it a ton and I consistently find it listed as gluten free.....Kraft will label, blah, blah, blah......but I just wonder sometimes......

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-62794033199905275242009-04-26T21:24:00.004-05:002009-04-26T21:31:21.261-05:00

Tried a few new products this past week. Schar is a European brand that I recently discovered. Tried the breadsticks this week as a snack with some cream cheese...way YUMMMO! Then tonight I made mostaciolli with the penne pasta and garlic cheese bread out of the pizza crusts. The kids even told me it was really good....and they are WAY picky about gluten free stuff.Anyone else ever had their

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-27719036994688657512009-03-17T21:45:00.002-05:002009-03-17T21:52:40.852-05:00

So, this was super easy... a recipe from my mom.....I found a corned beef slab that was labeled as gluten free so that is what I started with. Put it in the crockpot covered with water and all the juices that came with the beef all day. When the time came I took it out of the crock pot, put it in a shallow baking dish.Mixed 3ish tbsp Dijon mustard, 1ish tbsp paprika and 2-3 tbsp brown sugar,

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-39175832036489809092009-02-19T17:43:00.003-06:002009-02-19T17:51:19.838-06:00

This is a throw together at the last minute thing. Turned out great tho. The boys even ate the leftovers the next day!about 2 lbs frozen chicken breast tenders, or whole breasts cut up1 bag shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)2 cans cream soup (whatever you can find that is GF) (I used Progesso Mushroom)1/2 cup or so Parmesan cheese1 box GFPantry olive oil and garlic croutons crushedpreheat

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-76882175626851239662009-01-23T07:18:00.002-06:002009-01-23T07:27:33.256-06:00

SO, I've been on a baking kick lately. I bought several different bread mixes and finally tried the last one last night. It was one of my favorites. Bob's Red Mill is a brown bread, sort of pumpernickle, rye bread flavor. It was ok, not one of my favorites. Very seedy, grainy, which I usually like, and it's not that I didn't like this, it was just different.All of the Gluten Free Pantry

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-79988820112400107022009-01-04T17:57:00.002-06:002009-01-04T18:05:16.775-06:00

No jarred sauce in the pantry and it is too icky to go get some, so what do I do? Make my own of course!I had1 med. onionm chopped5-6 cloves garlic, diced1/4 cup or so olive oilSaute that in large pot until onions are soft, then add the following3 cans of tomato sauce1 can petite diced tomato1 small can tomato paste1 capful of Mrs Dash Italian seasonings (I'd guess a heaping TBSP)1-2 tsp

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-18378735667710441792009-01-04T17:35:00.002-06:002009-01-04T17:55:58.288-06:00

I made about 1000 meatballs before Thanksgiving and froze them. I forgot to record it here, so I am now going back and putting in what I can remember1 lb ground sirloin1 lb pork sausage1 lb ground turkey breast1 box crushed Glutino crackers3/4 - 1 cup chopped sweet onion4-6 cloves garlic, chopped1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce (GF, San-J)3-4 tbsp prepared Dijon mustard3 eggs8 0z V-8

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-43999859448277524472008-12-24T16:49:00.004-06:002008-12-24T17:02:51.168-06:00

My Grandma always made a red velvet cake for special occasions. It is one of those things that always make me think of her and Grandpa. I haven't made one in a looooong time and had a 'hankerin' to make one today. I googled it and found this recipe. I pretty much stuck to the recipe, except I used Authentic Foods GF Classic Blend in place of her flours......and I put it in a Bundt pan, instead of

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-17008339177992647082008-12-24T16:01:00.003-06:002008-12-24T16:48:49.241-06:00

Merry Christmas!!!! I am baking today, and one of my all time favorite Christmas cookies are cut out cookies. They are an absolute must for Christmas. I had a recipe that I followed faithfully every year because I didn't have to refrigerate the dough before rolling, so I dug it out and modified it for gluten free cookies!YUMMM!!!!***note*** melted butter is NOT softened butter. Melted butter is

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-39144073487498995692008-12-07T16:20:00.002-06:002008-12-07T16:29:02.552-06:00

1 stick butter, softened1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla1 cup GF flour mix (used Grandma Ferndon's mix this time)1 tsp xantham gum1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt2 cups GF rolled oats (Bob's Red Mill)1 bag (11 oz) Hershey's Butterscotch ChipsHeat oven to 375.Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (found near the foil, saran wrap, etc!).Beat

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-87644618627530254982008-12-07T15:46:00.003-06:002008-12-07T17:39:37.273-06:00

Topping:3 tbsp white sugar1 tbsp cinnamonMix together and set aside.2 cups Authentic Foods GF Flour mix (add a tsp of xantham gum if mix doesn't already have it)1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1 cup brown sugar packed1/2 cup white sugar2 sticks butter, softened2 large eggs2 tsp vanillapreheat oven to 325.In large bowl mix sugars with the butter till smooth (will be grainy, just get out any lumps

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-28376812122453442712008-12-07T15:36:00.003-06:002008-12-07T15:45:40.829-06:00

Browned Butter Pecan Pie1/2 cup butter, browned3 large eggs1 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup honey1 tsp vanilla1/8 tsp salt1 cup chopped pecans9 in unbaked pie shellwhipped creamIn small saucepan cook butter over low to medium heat until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Pour into bowl to cool.Mix eggs, sugar, corn syrup, honey, vanilla and salt, blend in browned butter. Add pecans, pour

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-43117248707511553732008-12-02T20:47:00.003-06:002008-12-02T21:00:37.603-06:00

Ok, so Mikki tagged me like forever and ever ago and I have been beeeesy.....and forgot and then remembered and yadda yadda and so here we are.......The Tag Rules be....1. Link to the person who tagged you.2. Post the rules on your blog.3. Write six random things about yourself.4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.5. Let each person know they've been tagged and leave a

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-41416283993421875512008-12-01T17:52:00.004-06:002008-12-07T16:18:39.241-06:00

1 bowl air popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped)half a bag of Glutino pretzels partially broken1 1/2 cupsish cocktail peanuts1 (11oz) bag of mini M&M's1-2 cups Gorilla Munch Envirokids cereal1 cup chow mein noodles (we used Grandma Ferndon's) (could substitute any GF cereal or etc)Mix all that in a large bowl, make sure all unpopped popcorn kernel's are out.Melt 1 stick butter, 1 1/4 cup packed

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-7482884162913232312008-12-01T17:15:00.003-06:002008-12-07T16:20:32.570-06:00

2 cups peanut butter1/2 cup butter16 oz powdered sugar3 cups crisp rice cereal (we used Envirokids Koala Crisp)Melt pb, butter in saucepan, stir smooth. In large bowl combine powdered sugar, cereal, pour peanut butter mixture over. Stir to blend. Form 1/2 inch balls, chill til firm, then dip in melted chocolate. Makes 100 balls (if you don't eat them while making them anyway!)Angi and I had a

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-17203276846862496032008-11-12T22:08:00.007-06:002008-11-12T22:20:38.257-06:00

so I made brownies the other day without oil.I used a Namaste mix, added 1/2 cup low fat sour cream, 1 cup water and 4 eggs.Baked it in mini muffin tins, made about 36 of those, then I had about a cup or so of mix left, and so I poured it into a greased spring form pan, then layered it with cheesecake mix (one brick of cream cheese, softened, 1 egg, 1/3 cup sugar and a splash vanilla, beat it '

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-33794621519613211122008-11-12T21:44:00.004-06:002008-11-12T21:49:56.638-06:00

here's a pic of my orange cheesecake with raspberry sauce. I made it for a friend for her birthday and it turned out beautiful, so I had to take pics to share!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-12485252697251915922008-11-06T14:25:00.007-06:002008-11-12T22:08:35.130-06:00

Peanut Butter Banana OatmealChocolateChipGot a little carried away experimenting. Had some banana's that needed to be used, so I decided to try them in a Namaste Blondie mix. And then I added peanut butter chips and chocolate chips and at the very end I added oats.1 Namaste Blondi mix3 eggs3 small ripe banana'shandful of chocolate chipshandful of peanut butter chipsmix first 3 ingredients

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-1033653078263397462008-11-06T13:26:00.002-06:002008-11-06T13:34:32.646-06:00

Went shopping today and found some new yummy gluten free goodies. The following are WAY yummy!!! Another Pamela's product.....haven't been dissapointed yet!These chicken nuggets from Ian's....not so yummy. The texture was off. Kinda grainy, sort of, or I don't know, taste was okay, but the texture just turned me off.....so try at your own risk!And these were ok. Had a packaged taste to them....if

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-8393712540130281652008-11-01T14:50:00.003-05:002008-11-01T18:30:57.545-05:00

SO.....I've got several boys who will not eat beans, in any thing. And I really wanted to make a big pot of soup with beans.....and somehow or other I got the great idea to puree the beans.....then they won't know they are in the soup!!!I'm a genius!And modest too!!! HA!1 rotisserie chicken, deboned, skinned and cut into small pcs3 cans white beans, pureed with chicken broth if needed3 cans

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-21720252869804797922008-09-16T22:43:00.002-05:002008-09-16T22:49:30.616-05:00

pickling cucumbers, or seedless cucumbers, sliced or quartered (aka English cukes)Vidalia onion, thinly sliced2 cups vinegar6 cups watergarlic, minced 3-7 cloves, mincedsalt and pepper, lots of eachone jalapeno, seeded and sliceddill weed (I actually did not add this to mine, didn't have it on hand, but doesn't seem to have mattered)Ok, so slice or quarter the cukes. Thinly slice the onion.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-42604525351678297012008-09-07T20:05:00.002-05:002008-09-07T20:06:52.355-05:00

I do not recommend mixing the last few drops of Green Apple Bacardi, a splash of Capt Morgan and cranberry juice.It went down the kitchen sink.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-47236724485268625782008-09-07T11:01:00.005-05:002008-11-01T18:30:28.312-05:00

1 can diced mild green chilis2-3 cloves garlic1 cup re-hydrated sun dried tomatoes, chopped1 cup 4 cheese Italian blend cheese1/2 -1 cup grated Parmesan1 can evaporated milk1 1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup mayo2-3 cups leftover diced chicken breastspkg of noodles, cooked and drained. ( I used Tinkyada spaghetti noodles)Mix all ingredients (except noodles) in crock pot, turn on low and let it cook

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-54073789067380118162008-08-13T20:13:00.002-05:002008-08-13T20:23:44.374-05:00

I've been playing with cheesecakes and discovered how simple it is to make minis!Here is the basic recipe for about 6 mini cheescakes. 1 brick cream cheese1 egg1/3 cup sugardash vanilla or 1/2 tsp any flavoring For one batch I added 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips and used only 1/4 cup sugar...so it was easy to play with. Anyway, I ran some gluten free animal cookies through the food processor.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-8380200700146837672008-08-13T15:48:00.002-05:002008-08-13T15:56:46.505-05:00

So a friend of mine was making sloppy joes a while back for her kids and I've been craving them ever since. I wanted to try making my own sauce and leave it in the crockpot so the boys can eat when they have a chance.....soccer season.....Anyway, here is the recipe I used.1 lb ground sirloin1 lb ground turkey breastSaute that in a pan until cooked through and crumbly.Meanwhile in a crockpot mix

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-69451582992886738942008-07-20T11:59:00.003-05:002008-08-13T17:25:53.063-05:00

I used to make a version of this recipe all the time with leftover chicken and a can of crescent rolls. BUT for obvious reason's I haven't made it in a loooooong time. Anywhoo...I had some leftover rotisseried chicken and so I used a Chebe mix for the crust and apparently it was pretty good. My 9 year old nephew told me I HAD to give the recipe to his mom.2-3 cups cut up cooked chickena cup or so

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-7375785805472998502008-07-09T20:03:00.003-05:002008-07-09T20:09:07.315-05:00

1/3 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1-2 pounds flank steakMix all the marinade ingredients together and place flank steak in either a ziploc baggie or a covered dish, making sure that all sides are coated with marinade. If you put it

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-38388465492192905812008-07-07T20:20:00.003-05:002008-07-08T18:14:51.783-05:00

1 tbsp cornstarch1/3 cup white vinegar1 tsp vegetable oil2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, 1 of those little cans2 tablespoons ketchup2-3 tbsp brown sugarWisk the corn starch into the vinegar and pineapple juice, add oil, ketchup and sugar. Heat over med high in small saucepan wisking continuously until thickened. Serve with egg rolls.....or craB rangoon, which is my next experiment.....

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-66268336284888422532008-07-07T20:00:00.004-05:002008-12-09T00:39:58.872-06:00

I've been wanting to make these for days and finally had some time to do so. It wasn't that hard and they turned out pretty good. Grant loved them! I thought they were a little bland without the sweet and sour sauce, but with the sweet and sour sauce they were awesome. Since David didn't like them anyway, I will spice them up some more next time. 1 pkg finely grated coleslaw mix (just cabbage and

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-74140667638750012162008-07-06T18:10:00.004-05:002008-11-01T18:32:04.656-05:00

This is something I've always been afraid to try, but my brother made one when we were visiting and I figured if he can do it and make it yummy, then so can I!!! (the reason I've never tried it is my fear of it coming out like shoe leather and making a quick stop in the trash can).I used a small brisket, about 2 lbs. Seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, cajun spices, and who know what else.Heated

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-45855584507901203822008-07-06T18:07:00.001-05:002008-07-06T18:08:48.433-05:00

Sorry, I changed the settings, so you should be able to save it on a feed thingy. I've never been asked and don't really spend too much time checking out all the doodads I could tweak.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-52948650923571763812008-07-02T01:10:00.002-05:002008-07-02T01:16:31.719-05:00

It's summer, which means I am at the grill again.Franks hot saucebutterChicken wing piecesI grill the wing pcs first, when almost done I mix the hot sauce and melted butter and start to brush it on as I rotate the wings. I use about 2 cups Franks with 1/2 stick butter, other people will say to use the whole stick, I just don't see the difference and could probably leave the butter off all

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-26808081985680116802008-06-11T15:03:00.001-05:002008-06-11T15:04:41.571-05:00

http://www.chex.com/Recipes/CategoryView.aspx?CategoryId=447&t=5I haven't been this excited since I found gluten free oats by Bob's Red Mill.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-90123677263479936782008-05-26T17:20:00.002-05:002008-05-26T17:29:19.294-05:00

I am on the lookout for a fabulous Sweet Dijon Vinaigrette dressing. I have tried no fewer than 18 from the grocery and none have the right taste. So now I am searching for recipes to bastardize. I've got a few from Google....but if anyone has a good one already, please pass it on!!When I was recovering from surgery my darling friend Susan brought over a fabulous salad....it had spinach, feta

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-21015817170524147112008-05-25T14:41:00.003-05:002008-05-25T14:46:36.116-05:00

Grant made himself lemonade yesterday.Oy veh!!! We had a mess in the kitchen.So today when he asked about it, I took over and showed him the right way to make lemonade.4 lemons2 limes1 cup sugar1 cup waterice and water to finish making about a half gallon of lemonadeFirst run hot water and put the lemons and limes in it to soak while making the sugar water.Second mix the sugar and 1 cup water

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-58835830602101142402008-03-28T08:24:00.003-05:002008-07-26T08:11:36.112-05:00

At my Bible study a couple weeks ago one of the ladies made this and it smelled soooo good I had to find a recipe I could butcher. I searched several on Allrecipes and found this one. All I substituted was the flour. I used Authentic Foods flour mix the first time and then Pamela's Baking mix today at the grandparents. It smells yummy, can't wait to eat!!!1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp Pamela's Baking Mix

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-64451947431476343262008-03-16T14:46:00.003-05:002008-03-17T10:58:23.420-05:00

Been meaning to try this since the summer, when Grant and I discovered the Banana's Foster Sundae's at Culvers......4-6 bananas peeled and sliced thick1/4 cup Rum (I used Capt. Morgan)4 tbsp butter melted1 cup brown sugar1 tsp vanilla1 tsp cinnamonslice banana's in crock pot. Mix rest of ingredients in bowl, pour over banana's. Cover and cook on low 2-3 hours. I just put this in, so I will

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-35918895147935711302008-03-13T18:44:00.003-05:002008-03-13T18:48:45.070-05:00

haven;t been doing much cooking, recovering and all....but wanted to let you all in on a little tidbit I discovered a while back.I love the Chebe mixes for my pizza crusts, but I wanted them a bit crispier, so I had a 'doh moment while shopping one day. Bought a pizza pan with the holes in it. Baked a crust with it, and fabulous!!! I didn't flip the crust this time, used a little olive oil on the

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-79321724676446971412008-02-12T21:20:00.003-06:002008-02-12T21:28:55.143-06:00

Personally I think the secret to fabulous sweet potato anything is to bake the potatoes in the oven. The microwave works ok too, but I do NOT recommend boiling or etc.2-3 sweet potatoes (about 2 cups), baked and cooled2 eggs1 1/4 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup powdered sugar (I am going to try brown sugar next time)1 tsp pumpkin pie spice2 tbsp good quality dark rum4 tbsp melted butterone pie crust (

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-3402182728944464652008-02-12T19:58:00.000-06:002008-02-12T20:16:35.889-06:00

I made this for my family and a friends mom and sister (the mom is sick and the sister is staying with her right now).....anywhoooo, so this recipe made a lot of patties. Just so ya know....4 cups flaked cooked salmon (mine was seasoned with Lawry's)1 stick butter, melted1 box of Glutino(5.3 oz) crackers, crushed (Ritz for you "normal" people)4 eggs2 tbsp minced garlicAnd I **think** that was

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-15500020944538283032008-02-11T20:03:00.000-06:002008-02-11T20:08:26.826-06:00

1 cup mayo, 2 tbsp shallot2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp capers2 tbsp chopped chives2 tbsp parsleythrow the mayo, shallot, lemon juice and capers in small food processor, blend till all chopped good, add chives and parsely, blend a bit more, chill in fridge and serve with salmon cakes.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-30042988450150951252008-02-09T13:58:00.000-06:002008-02-09T14:00:53.199-06:00

1 can frozen pink lemonade thawed1 ltr ginger ale1 1/2 cans brandymix it all in a bucket, freeze and serve with additional soda.I couldn't find an easy recipe that did not involve boiling water and dissolving sugar and steeping tea, so I am playing with this. Here is where I start.......tell ya how it is in a day or two....

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-24197083091824699002008-02-07T06:41:00.000-06:002008-02-07T06:46:38.923-06:00

This was from bowling last week, one of hte girls brought it, was waaaayyyyyy yummy!!!2 cups shredded mozzerella2 cups shredded cheddar1 cup mayo1 cup chopped pepperoni1 sm. can muchrooms, drained and chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 6 oz can drained and chopped black olives1 cup chopped stuffed green olivesmix it all up good, dump it in an 11x7 baking dish, bake in

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-71344308664316343652008-02-06T13:16:00.001-06:002008-02-07T06:41:31.877-06:00

2 cups frozen blueberries3-5 large apples, I used Macintosh, peeled, cored and thinly sliced1 1/2 cups water1 cup brown sugar1 cup oats (added another cup at the end)3-4 tbsp melted butter1-2 tsp cinnamon1-2 tbsp gf flour blendPlace the apples and blueberries in crock pot, add 1-2 tbsp lemon juice, half the brown sugar and cinnamon, stir together. Pour water over mixture.Mix half the brown sugar

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-50554911806673950682008-02-06T10:53:00.001-06:002008-02-06T10:57:08.023-06:00

I have lots of boys home from school and work today and several cans of Ocean Spray cranberry stuff......and they love smoothies.....so thought I'd give it a try.1 can Ocean Spray Cranberry jelly stuff1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks16 oz orange juiceBlend it until smooth, serve in cups and drink.I actually didn't have straight orange juice, only a blend, so I used that, but would have prefered

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-48728582936403660622008-01-27T19:17:00.000-06:002008-01-27T19:18:10.203-06:00

Does cappuncino have gluten in it???? Or does it make everyone have gas????

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-18947531017080095312008-01-24T20:32:00.000-06:002008-01-24T20:34:30.474-06:00

WHEN you have soup with any dairy product, milk, cheese, etc. DO NOT let it simmer on the stove indefinetly......bad thing.Second son decided to "help out" by reheating the potato soup by turning it on low and leaving it. We now have something else.Anyway, just wanted to let you all know.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-24887216866708825222008-01-22T20:54:00.000-06:002008-01-22T20:59:26.507-06:00

...but I didn't use jalapenos, so should I change the title????1 can corn, drained1 cup mayo2 cups mexi cheese, with the spices, finely shredded2 cups co-jack cheese blend, finely shredded1 can diced green chilismix it all up and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly....eat with corn tortilla chips.Now.....for the Jen version.......add a rotisserie chicken, skinned and

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-53044022565850096822008-01-12T15:02:00.001-06:002008-01-12T15:11:25.431-06:00

Grant LOVES tomato soup, but I don't buy the Campbells anymore, since I can't use it in my regular cooking. So last night I tried something......and just so you know, I did not try this as I don't care for plain old tomato soup, but Grant loved it.8 oz tomato sauce (small can)5.5 oz V8 (low sodium, small can)1 cup water1 tsp Better Than Boullion chicken flavorheat that on stove and serve. Made

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-22063135532131080002008-01-03T22:27:00.000-06:002008-01-03T22:30:37.703-06:00

Ok, so I had this Brie that i've been working on and decided it was high time I finished it off. AND I had some leftover crab meat from New Years that needed to be used NOW and I had about 20 minutes to make dinner.....so I made this up.....*a half a thing of Brie, rind removed*about a cup or so (whatever was leftover that I spent a half hour digging out of the damn claws) shredded crab meat,*

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-19287553644284288282007-12-29T22:14:00.000-06:002007-12-29T22:18:07.346-06:00

Cook your turkey upside down. It's way yummier. WAY!!!!My sis-in-law (who does not cook!!!, go figure!!!) taught me this little trick this past Thanskgiving...... and I made one the other night. It is so juicy and tender and yuuuuummmmy!!Rub the bird with olive oil, sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper, or what ever spices you want......and stick it breast side down in your pan or roaster

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-64724821837255012152007-12-25T21:33:00.000-06:002007-12-25T21:40:49.276-06:00

Another mish mash of various recipes with a touch of pure Jen thrown in......a bag of romaine lettucefresh shredded parmesan cheeseDressing:2-3 tsp chopped garlic1 (ish) tbsp Dijon mustard2 (ish) tbsp lemon juice1-2 tsp Mediterranean Pesto (made with back olives, anchovy, and a bunch of other stuff) could probably just throw in some black olives and anchovies, but I didn't have anchovies.....1-2

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-29337667034633639452007-12-25T21:01:00.000-06:002007-12-25T21:08:08.359-06:00

This was like eating the yummiest mushroom ever. Even Charles agreed they were good!!! Although next time, I will just use all portabello and forget the white mushrooms, the white were good, but the portabello was just divine!!!Saute about 2-3 cups cubed or quartered (depending on how big of mushrooms you use) in a tbsp (or so) butter with about 1-2 cloves garlic on high heat. Salt and pepper

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-87002263994274161602007-12-25T20:50:00.000-06:002008-12-09T00:39:59.258-06:00

OH this was seriously SERIOUSLY YUMMMY!!!!I had a frozen GF (Grandma Ferndon's) premade pie crust in the freezer that needed some filling and so I did this:4-5 large apples peeled and sliced, I used a mix of Macintosh and Granny SmithJuice of half a lemon1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup white sugar1/2 cup Chebe cinnamon roll up dry mix1 tsp cinnamonMix all that up and stick it in your pie crust. It

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-4020021843169907272007-12-25T16:07:00.000-06:002008-12-09T00:39:59.317-06:00

4 -5 lb prime rib roast (with bones)saltpepperDijon mustardLet roast set out to room temp. Preheat oven to 500. Liberally apply salt and pepper, coat with mustard. Place in baking dish, fat side up, bone side down....cover with foil tent. Bake for 5 minutes per pound of meat (20 minutes for my 4 lb). Turn oven off, leave door closed and let set for 1 hour. Check with meat thermometer to make sure

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-52740337608355742002007-12-25T15:47:00.000-06:002007-12-25T21:28:01.662-06:00

1/4 to 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened1 cup milk1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese2-3 tbsp fresh snipped chives1 cup sharp cheddar cheese1 bag sliced potatoes (about 3 1/2 cups sliced potato)Preheat oven to 350. Place half of the potatoes in a buttered casserole dish.Wisk the cream cheese and milk until smooth, add rest of ingredients, pour half this sauce over half the potatoes in casserole.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-37526530138866913812007-12-24T18:39:00.001-06:002007-12-24T18:40:58.178-06:00

Can we all say YUM!!!!3-4 oz pineapple orange juice1-2 oz strawberry kiwi juicea shot or so of DisaronnoMix over ice and enjoy!!!Merry Christmas!!!!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-45698670522781020922007-12-23T20:46:00.000-06:002008-12-09T00:39:59.445-06:00

Sean and Charles are out and about, so it's just me and the younger dudes, which means I am not making a big meal for them. BUT I do have some chicken breasts thawed that need cooked.....soooooooo, I made chicken nachos for them and lettuce wraps for me. YUM!!! I Googled for the recipe, got several and ended up with this mish-mash as my recipe. They weren't bad for a first time, even with some

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-41302817269857765452007-12-18T20:50:00.000-06:002007-12-18T21:04:10.029-06:00

Made this for a Christmas thing I went to this morning. I decided to try a different cheesecake base and am still not sure if I like this better or not. It is really creamy, almost custardish, so depends on your texture preference. There wasn't much left to bring home, so I guess that is a good thing.For the crust I used Healthy Valley Rice Bran crackers. Now these say "gluten free

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-26832101546488752007-12-18T20:44:00.000-06:002007-12-18T20:50:39.293-06:00

OH HEAVENS!!!This was GOOD!!! Not low fat, and probably not real good for our arteries, but every so often you just need to do this!!!At Sam's again (I know, big shocker) anyway, for some reason the extra large gigantuan sized bacon package was calling to me, and those of you that know me, know that I do not buy raw bacon, I do NOT like the grease. But anyway so I decided to try something.....

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-17197048255723879272007-12-17T18:58:00.000-06:002007-12-23T21:04:38.434-06:00

1/2 gallon apple cider (you can use juice, it's just sweeter)2-3 cups cranberry juice2-3 cups orange juice4 cinnamon sticks20ish whole clovesseveral dashes of the following spices:allspice (about 1 tsp)nutmeg (about 1 tsp)about 1/2 the amount of dashes of ginger (about 1/2 tsp)a couple dallops of honey2 small oranges sliced thina big handful of whole cranberries(I keep a bag of fresh cranberries

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-6173722291996307252007-12-15T19:04:00.000-06:002007-12-15T19:13:55.032-06:00

YUM!!!!Ok, so Sean is on call, haven't seen him all day.....been snowing all day, took littlest dude to see Santa, spent $300 at the grocery, fought with a digital picture frame all afternoon and am now listening to a very cranky, overly tired3 year old wine.......well, ok he's whining, I want to be wine-ing...anywhooooo, baking the title of this here post and here would be the Jen recipe.....3

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-72490242581229098832007-12-09T19:47:00.001-06:002008-12-09T00:39:59.877-06:00

We were at Sam's (like we are every week) and David tasted a sample of turtle cheesecake. He wanted me to buy one, but being that I wouldn't be able to eat a bite of it, I said no, I will make one.Fast forward to this weekend......David asks me when exactly I am going to make his turtle cheesecake????? Now, I guess......CRUST:1 pkg chocolate K-Toos, crushed2 tbsp melted butterFILLING:3 (8 oz) pkg

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-69911000211337004822007-12-07T09:17:00.000-06:002007-12-07T09:22:56.477-06:00

I used this to fill those chocolate shells, but could also put it in indiviual servings with a crushed cookie crust (K-Toos, etc)1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1 cup milk1 pkg (4 serving size) chocolate fudge instant pudding mix1/2 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate chipsBlend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add milk, pudding mix, blend until mixed in good, add the

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-27995199330457782872007-12-05T09:45:00.000-06:002007-12-23T21:06:04.733-06:00

24 fresh uncooked large shrimp (about 1 lb.)1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro2 tbsp lime juice1 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clovehat oven to 350. make sure shrimp has all veins removed, clean and rinse shrimp. Place shrimp on ungreased baking sheet with sides, to prevent drips in oven.Mix remainging ingredients and brush over shrimp. Bake at 350 for 5-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-62198420399357583952007-12-05T09:37:00.000-06:002007-12-05T09:44:26.409-06:00

4 oz cream cheese, softened1 tbsp milk1 tbsp sugar8oz whipped topping1 cup milk15 oz can pumpkin2 pkg vanilla flavored pudding1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp ginger1/4 tsp clovespie crust........use crushed, Healthy valley Rice bran crackers, or whatever you like to substiute for graham crackers......mix about 1 1/2 cups crushed crackers with 1/2 stick melted butter, and press into the bottom and up the

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-51843014098835785442007-12-05T09:31:00.001-06:002007-12-23T21:07:16.863-06:00

1 pkg hash browns, about 2 cups2 cups diced ham1 pkg frozen broccoli florets1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseplace all that in a large baking dish.4-6 eggs1/3 cup milkpinch or 2 of basilblack pepper and salt1 tbsp cornstarchmix that all thoroughly, pour over ham mixture. Sprinkle more cheese on top, bake in 350 degree oven for 40ish minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-7335630086198877432007-12-05T09:24:00.000-06:002007-12-05T09:31:02.964-06:00

I found some chocolate shells that need a filling, and this is one of the options I have to fill it with. You could make this without a crust, or you could bake a crust using whichever is your favorite GF pie crust mix. I like GF pantry's crust personally.1 small pkg (4 serv.) strawberry flavor jello1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup boiling water1 8 oz container whipped topping2 cups sliced fresh

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-51109014669488687822007-12-05T09:13:00.001-06:002007-12-05T09:22:58.778-06:00

2 cups cooked, drained pasta, fusilli, penne, elbow, etc.... try to keep warm..6-8 slices bacon, cut into pcs....I use the Hormel fully cooked bacon, less fat to drain2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pcs.1 cup baby carrots1/4 cup water2 cups sugar snap peas, fresh or frozen1 1/2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoesdash or 2 garlic pepper blend, saltlots and lots fresh shredded or

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-69099992484378067202007-12-05T09:06:00.000-06:002007-12-23T21:07:51.425-06:00

This is an old favorite, from waaaaayyyyyy back when....and the original recipe calls for refrigerated ravioli, but I can't use that anymore, so we make do with Tinkyada...drizzle olive oil15ish oz chicken tenders3/4 cup water and 1 tsp Better Than Boullion Chicken flavor9 oz noodles, penne, elbow, corkscrew, etc, cooked and drained.3 small zucchini, sliced1 large red bell pepper, sliced1/4 cup

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-77597473685937677082007-12-05T09:03:00.000-06:002007-12-23T21:08:27.559-06:00

1/2 cup o.j.1 1/2 cups flavored or plain yogurt (close enough)1 cup fresh or frozen fruit1 banana2 t. honey (if desired, I usually don't)4-6 ice cubes (less if using frozen fruit)blend all in blender until smooth.....slurp up!! The boys LOVE this, with any number of combinations.....

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-46834893722000483692007-12-05T09:00:00.000-06:002007-12-23T21:09:24.732-06:00

as you may notice, I am cleaning today and finding all those bits of paper that I have scribbled recipes on and putting them on here real quick so I can toss the paper.......4 oz. red wine2 oz ginger ale2 oz 7uppour over ice, garnish with lemon and lime twistcabernet sauvignonShakka apple liquerpineapple juicecranberry juicegrenadineover ice, garnish with cherry, orange, lime, fresh apple

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-82428837458218521352007-12-05T08:54:00.000-06:002007-12-05T09:00:01.036-06:00

1 1/4 cups Healthy Valley, Rice Bran crackers crushed2 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp nutmeg1/2 cup peanut butter1/3 cup corn syrup1 cup powdered sugar.mix crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.Add peanut butter and corn syrup, stir well.roll heaping teaspoons of mixture into balls.place on large plate covered in wax paper, put in fridge for one hour.roll each ball in powdered sugar until it is

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-49355790539574878152007-12-05T08:47:00.000-06:002007-12-23T21:08:57.987-06:00

1 small orange1 red apple1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 750 ml bottle dry white wine, chilled2 cups chilled lemon lime sodacut in half and thinly slice orangecore, cut in half and thinly slice the applecombine fruit in large pitcher, fill half full of ice, add wine and soda, serve immediatelywith more fresh apple slices and strawberries....yum!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-17964168103338335172007-12-05T08:37:00.000-06:002007-12-23T21:10:05.346-06:00

1 8oz can crushed pineapple2 (4 serv.) pkgs OR 1 (8serv) Raspberry Jello1 can whole cranberry sauce1 medium apple, cored and chopped1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)Drain pineapple, saving juice. Add enough cold water to juice to make 2 cups.Heat to a boil and add dry Jello mix, stir until dissolved. Add cranberry sauce, stir till blended. Refridgerate 1.5 to 2 hours until just starting to

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-8344748857613086032007-11-28T19:45:00.000-06:002008-12-09T00:40:00.348-06:00

I made two versions of this tonight....I will give details of what I found at the end.1 roasted chicken, skinned, and meat shredded into bite sized pcs.1 can corn1 zucchini1/2 red bell pepper (I used orange, cuz that's what I had, but whatever)1 can diced green chili's1/2 cup or two cilantro green olive salsa (or whatever salsa you have on hand will work)2-3 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-14141480727552629102007-11-28T19:42:00.000-06:002007-11-28T19:45:38.755-06:00

1 can pumpkin3 eggs1 pkg Namaste Spice Cake Mix1/2 brick cream cheese softenedpowdered sugardash of vanillachopped pecansmix pumpkin, eggs and cake mix. Pour into a greased cake pan, bake as directed on the package.Mix cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar to your desired consistency and sweetness (i'm guessing I used about 2 cups, but you never know).......spread on cake, sprinkle with

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-28558535676957502072007-11-18T12:22:00.000-06:002007-11-18T12:27:20.425-06:00

Cleaned out the freezer yesterday and found a loaf of cinnamon bread from the Silly Yak bakery in Madison. Left it out to thaw over night and dry out a bit so I could do something with it. Came home from church and searched for some recipes that I could mangle and came up with this......loaf of GF cinnamon bread, cubed3 apples peeled and chopped6 eggs, beaten3 cups milk1 cup white sugarcouple

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-10759661025843058532007-11-14T08:33:00.001-06:002007-11-14T08:34:45.146-06:00

Bob's Red Mill has GLUTEN FREE OATMEAL!!!! They grow it in a dedicated field so there is no cross contamination with wheat. HOOOORAY!!!I can not wait to make my chocolate chip peanut butter oatmeal cookies this weekend!!!!! Will post that recipe later........I am just so excited about the oatmeal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-16207240231455148752007-11-02T18:29:00.000-05:002007-11-02T18:41:00.767-05:00

cold weather, means soup experiments will begin again..... so last night I started making some sausage, ran out of time, ended up eating.....something else, all a blur......anywhoooo, so the sausage went in the crockpot along with some other goodies and here is the recipe....1 lb sausage, cooked and drained6 oz sliced or quartered white mushrooms6 oz sliced or quartered baby bella mushrooms1

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-10378044602329226432007-10-19T18:18:00.000-05:002007-10-19T18:20:19.607-05:00

haven't actually tried this yet, but sounds yummy and it comes highly recommended from my invisible friends (online mom's group)........Buffalo Chicken Dip2 pks cream cheese2 cans chicken breast1 12 oz bottle wing sauce1 bag shred mozzerellaranch dressing1. spread the softened cream cheese in bottom of a 9x132. drain meat, shred and mix with hot sauce3. spread over cheese4. drizzle ranch over

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-91658642446463097422007-10-18T20:04:00.000-05:002007-10-18T20:10:35.616-05:00

So I was headed to Sam's this morning and missed my usual exit.......so I got off at the next exit and guess what I found??????Go ahead, take a WILD guess.........STEAK N SHAKE!!!!Going up next to the Target.They are now hiring.Opening soon!!!SO I had to run home and see about GF stuff for me to eat there. We are SO going to the grand opening!!!! This is one of the most exciting things to

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-48273595365802613902007-09-27T18:09:00.000-05:002007-09-27T18:19:15.359-05:00

Discovered Glutino cream sandwich cookies, the Vanilla Dreams kind.....now you have to know that I am a chocoholic, but these vanilla cookies are just YUMMY! They come prewrapped 2 cookies together, and they are just delightful with a cold glass of milk!!!I apparently got into some gluten this past weekend, soccer tournaments equals a lot of meals on the go and one of my restaurant meals was not

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-16147267010197648792007-08-31T21:39:00.000-05:002007-12-23T21:10:47.530-06:00

I found it!!!! I have been looking for this recipe for MONTHS!!!! I was cleaning up a few more things in the kitchen, waiting on Paula and Mike to get here and I thought, hhmmmm, what about that file I started????? And so I looked and there it was!!!750ml white wine6 oz frozen raspberry lemonade, thawed6 oz pineapple juice1/2 cup rum1/2 cup triple sec2 cups 7upmix it all together, throw in some

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-58299436800055551762007-08-30T08:49:00.000-05:002007-12-23T21:11:05.019-06:00

Now, I have not tried this myself, But it sounds so good, and EASY!!! When I made stuffing at Thanksgiving I just used some bread I had in the freezer for a while, had to cube it and toast it in the oven with a little seasonings, but it turned out fine, so I assume you could substitute 1 cup of homemade croutons with seasonings for the stuffing. (seasonings, could be sage, thyme, oregano, basil,

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-43113300198210355602007-08-13T23:13:00.000-05:002007-08-20T15:50:32.498-05:00

SO I've got a bunch of boys (Grant, Sam, Franny, etc.....) upstairs, not sleeping.....and I know they will wake up starving and I am not getting up early to cook for them.....so I am trying something.......1 pkg Namaste spice cake mix2 large granny smith apples, peeled and diced1 single serving of applesauce, no sugar added (Motts Natural)enough oil to make 2/3 cup when added to applesauce3/4 cup

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531740750616322507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773682623854364031.post-68463321682007056672007-08-05T11:36:00.000-05:002007-08-05T11:52:35.240-05:00

It always cracks me up for some reason when people ask me "well what CAN you eat?" um, how's about the food that grows from the earth that God put there for me????Gluten free eating is probably the healthiest you can get. The main things you are eliminating are the processed, prepackaged foods that we rely on way to much and that make us a "fat" country. Sliced cucumbers dipped in hummus,

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