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Hot Dog Pizza-Dillas
Serves 4

Ingredients

* 4 beef or pork hot dogs
* 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus extra for drizzling
* 4 10-12-inch flour tortillas
* 1/4 cup mild chunky salsa (4 big spoonfuls)
* 8 squirts of ketchup (about 1/4 cup)
* 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* Mustard and relish (optional)

Preparation

Using a small knife, cut the hot dogs in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-inch pieces.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Have a grown-up helper (GH) handle the hot pans if you're still playin' T-ball and aren't tall enough to clear the stovetop. Add the EVOO, one turn of the pan. Add the dogs and cook until browned all over, 2-4 minutes. Drain the crispy dog slices on paper towel-lined plates and pour off the excess fat. The sliced hot dogs are your "pepperoni."

Add a drizzle more of EVOO to the pan, then add one tortilla. Cook for 1 minute, then flip the tortilla over with tongs and turn the heat to low. Place a big spoonful of the salsa on half of the tortilla, then spread it around with the back of the spoon. Add two squirts of ketchup and mix it into the salsa. This is your "pizza sauce." Top the sauce with a quarter of the cheese – a big handful of each kind. Top the cheese with a quarter of the crispy hot dog pieces.

Ask a GH to help you fold over the tortilla to form a half-moon shape. Press down on the folded tortilla with a spatula to flatten the pizza-dilla and make it stick together.

Cook the pizza-dilla, flipping it carefully once more with a spatula, for 1 minute per side. Slide the pizza-dilla onto a plate and let it cool for 2 minutes, then cut it into four wedges, like a pizza, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make four pizza-dillas. Eat plain or top with more ketchup, salsa or even mustard and relish – whatever you like on hot dogs works here!

Homemade Kahlua Recipes

Yes that is right Homemade KAHLUA!!!!

Here you go and enjoy responsibly =)

HOMEMADE KAHLUA
4 c. sugar
4 c. water
2/3 c. instant coffee
2 c. vodka
3 tbsp. vanilla
Mix; simmer 30 minutes. Cool. Bottle in containers.


HOMEMADE KAHLUA
4 c. water
2 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. instant coffee
2 tbsp. chocolate syrup
Boil water. Add sugar, coffee and syrup - let cool - add:
1 qt. vodka
2 tbsp. vanilla


KAHLUA
5 tbsp. instant coffee
1/3 c. boiling water
1 jar caramel topping
3 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. rum or vodka
3 tbsp. real vanilla
Mix instant coffee in boiling water. Add sugar to boiling water. Then add vanilla and caramel. Let stand about 10 minutes. Put in liquor. Then put in bottles.

Caramel Apple Bars

I have been searching high and low for apple recipes, that didn't take a lot of work on my part and that I wouldn't need to BUY a lot of ingredients. Well, I came across this recipe and I actually have all of the ingredients. For more apple recipes check out the website... Best Apples

Caramel Apple Bars
Servings:
Makes 16 Bars
Nutrition Information:
Protein: 3g; Fat: 9g; Carbohydrate: 32g; Fiber: .8g; Sodium: 113mg; Cholesterol: 41mg; Calories: 215.

For times when a little indulgence is deserved, this sweet and buttery, gooey and crunchy treat is just right.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Golden Delicious apples, cored and chopped
1 cup caramel candies, each cut in quarters
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Method:

1) Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan. In medium-size bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer mixture to pan and press in an even layer in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.

2) In same mixing bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and remaining 1/4 cup flour; stir in apples, caramels, and nuts. Pour over bottom crust. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly; cut into quarters lengthwise and crosswise to make 16 bars. Cool completely.

Easy Cake Mix Cookie

Ingredients:

1 pkg. any flavor Pillsbury Plus Cake mix
1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened
1 egg

Directions:

Combine all ingredients at low speed until thoroughly moistened.
Drop by rounded tbsps. 2" apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 9-12 minutes.
Cool 2 minutes, remove from pans.


**If using chocolate cake mix add 2 tbsp. water to ingredients.
**If desired, stir in 1 cup chocolate chips or 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
**If desired, frost cookies with your favorite flavor of frostin.

For sandwich cookies, spread frosting between 2 cookies

Easy Peasy Meatloaf

This is what I am making for dinner tonight with some mashed potatoes. Yummy and so down home for a cold day.


Ingredients:

1-1/2 lb. lean hamburger
1 pkg. Lipton tomato-onion soup mix (I just use off brand onion soup mix)
1/2c. oatmeal
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. ketchup
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

Mix hamburger, soup, oatmeal and egg. Spoon in loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. Top with ketchup mixed with Worcestershire sauce. Bake 5 minutes longer.

Apple-Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake

A twist on the American classic apple pie.

Ingredients

Serves 8

• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 3 apples, Empire or Gala (about 1 1/2 pounds), each peeled, cored, and sliced into 8 wedges
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat bottom and side of a 9-inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle bottom with brown sugar. In a medium bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; arrange in prepared pan in two concentric circles (you might not use all of them).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
3. With an electric mixer, beat remaining 8 tablespoons butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until incorporated. With mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture in three parts and the milk in two, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
4. Spoon batter over apples in pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack, at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours (if cake has risen above rim of pan, simply push back inside rim).
5. To serve, run a knife around edge of pan, and invert cake onto a rimmed platter.

Gifts In A Jar: Candy Cane Bath Salts

Posted by Cynthia Townley Ewer on November, 13, 2007

Pretty layered bath salts make a perfect gift for teens, co-workers or teachers. Sparked with the holiday scent of peppermint, Candy Cane Bath Salts are a seasonal treat.

Makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $1.50 per jar.

Includes free printable gift tags. New! Print the Candy Can Bath Salts gift tag in .PDF format.

Materials and Supplies for Candy Cane Bath Salts:

12 tall jelly (12-ounce) canning jars with lid and rings

2 4-pound cartons Epsom Salts (approximately 16 cups)
4 pounds sea salt or Kosher salt (approximately 6 cups)
1/2 teaspoon glycerin, divided
12 to 15 drops peppermint essential oil
12 to 15 drops red food color

2 pieces cardstock (for tags)

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Instructions:

Wash, rinse and dry canning jars.

Empty one carton Epsom Salts into large mixing bowl or batter bowl. Add 3 cups sea salt, stir well. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon glycerin and 6 to 8 drops essential oil. Mix well.

In second large mixing bowl, empty one carton Epsom Salts, and add 3 cups sea salt. Stir well. Add 1/4 teaspoon glycerin, 6 to 8 drops essential oil, and food color. Stir until completely blended. Color should be even.

CEO's tip: use a heavy-duty stand mixer (such as Kitchenaid-brand) to mix bath salts easily. Set mixer to lowest setting and mix until color is even--but don't try this with hand mixers or smaller stand mixers!

Holding canning jars at an angle, layer salts in jars, alternating white and colored mixtures.

Print two copies of the Candy Cane Bath Salts gift tag.

Cut gift tags apart and attach to jars. Tags may be trimmed and placed beneath canning jar rings, tied on with ribbon, or taped to gift jars.

CEO tip: decorative canning jar lids add presentation punch for a small price! Try red or green gingham lids for Candy Cane Bath Salts. Find decorative canning jar lids in the canning section of the supermarket.

This recipe makes 12 12-ounce gift jars, plus a bonus of 3 to 4 cups extra bath salts. Package them in small plastic zipper craft bags for easy stocking stuffers!

Makes 12 gift jars.

Spinach and Mushroom Quesadilla's

Ingredients

Serves 4.

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
• 8 ounces (2 1/4 cups) button or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 6 ounces (about 8 cups) prewashed spinach, shredded
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 8 ounces (2 cups) pepper Jack cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until they're tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
2. Add spinach in two batches, letting the first batch wilt slightly before adding the next; cook until spinach is completely wilted and mixture is dry, 2 to 3 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Brush one side of tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil. Place 4 tortillas, oiled sides down, on two baking sheets. Layer each tortilla with cheese, spinach mixture, and more cheese, dividing evenly. Top with the remaining 4 tortillas, oiled sides up, and lightly press to seal.
4. Bake until cheese has melted and tortillas are golden brown, turning them once, about 10 minutes. To serve, cut quesadillas into quarters.

Provided by Food Everyday

My Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

OK I am going to give y'all my secret recipe. Everything is to taste. I don't measure.


INGREDIENTS

2 - 29oz cans tomato sauce
1 or 2 - 15 oz stewed tomatoes (sliced)
Italian seasoning
parsley flakes
basil
oregano
garlic powder
chopped onion
1 pound ground meat or meat balls
small can stems and pieces mushrooms

DIRECTIONS

Brown meat with seasonings, mushrooms and chopped onion.
Mix tomato sauce and tomatoes with browned meat. Simmer. It is done when the sauce is warm. Pour over noodles and enjoy.

You can use all fresh ingredients if you prefer. I usually have all of the canned items on hand.

Slow Cooker Chili with Beans and Corn

Something for these cool fall dinners...

CHILI WITH BEANS AND CORN

INGREDIENTS

1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) kidney or navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 oz) whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup diced jalapeno peppers*
1 tbs chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

* Jalapeno peppers can sting and irritate the skin. Wear rubber gloves when handeling peppers and do not touch your eyes. Wash hands after handling.

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

A New Use For My Coffee Maker

We don't drink coffee but for some reason we have a coffee maker. I just came across this recipe on Cooks.com and I believe that I am going to try it.

HOT APPLE CIDER (WASSAIL)

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1/2 gallon of apple cider
2 pts. of ginger ale
16 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 c. of red hots

Pour cider and ginger ale into large coffee pot. Place cloves, cinnamon sticks and red hots into coffee pot basket. Perk for 15 minutes.

Coffee Marshmallow Crispy Treats

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan and hands
• 1 (10-ounce) package mini marshmallows
• 2 to 3 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso
• 6 cups rice cereal (recommended: Rice Krispies)

Directions

Lightly butter an 8-inch square pan.

In a large pot, melt the butter over very low heat. Stir in the marshmallows, getting them all coated with the butter. Slowly melt the marshmallows, stirring frequently. When the marshmallows are melted and smooth, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the instant coffee (2 tablespoons for a rich coffee flavor, 3 tablespoons for a real kick) and mix until it is dissolved into the melted marshmallow. Gently fold in the rice cereal. When it is completely coated, lightly press the mixture into the prepared pan with your buttered hands. When cool, cut the treats into bars and serve.

Yield about 24 bars

Recipe from the Food Network

Portobello Burgers Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 portobello mushrooms
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. dried Italian Seasoning, crushed
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 4 ciabatta rolls, split
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 to 8 pieces bottled, roasted red sweet pepper
• 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Scrape gills from mushroom caps, if desired. Drizzle mushrooms with oil. Sprinkle salt, pepper and crushed Italian seasoning.

2. On charcoal grill, cook mushrooms on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking. Top each mushroom with a cheese slice. Place rolls, split sides down, on grill rack. Grill 2 minutes more, until cheese is melted, mushrooms are tender, and rolls are toasted.

3. Serve mushrooms on rolls. Pass mayonnaise, sweet pepper pieces, and basil leaves. Makes 4 servings.

Kahlua Bowl Cake Recipe

A great dessert, made with chocolate cake, Kahlua, candy bars, and more.

Ingredients:

• 1 chocolate cake, 13 x 9-inches, cooled, cut in cubes
• 1/2 cup Kahlua
• 1 package chocolate instant pudding, prepared
• 12 ounces Cool Whip
• 1 chocolate toffee candy bar (Skor)

Preparation:

Assemble in a 2-quart bowl:

Put half of the cake cubes in the bottom of the bowl then pour half of the Kahlua over the cake. Spread half of the pudding over the cake and Kahlua then spread half of the Cool Whip over the pudding.

Repeat layers then break the Skor bar up and sprinkle pieces over the top.

from Margo Dupont

Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Something for these cold days that are coming upon us. If the vegetables are precooked this will work well in the crock pot. This also freezes well, so make some ahead of time for a really cold day. I guess technically this could be considered a vegetarian meal as there is no meat in it. There is cheese though....hmmmm.

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 head broccoli
• 1-2 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 medium potato, shredded
• 1 carrot, peeled shredded
• 1 shredded medium onion
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1-2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dill weed
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. pre cook medium head of cauliflower and.
2. medium bunch of broccoli (cook in cold water to boiling point.
3. turn down to simmer and cook for 10 minutes chop into bite size pieces).
4. prepare a white sauce made from milk and flour in large pot (can use low fat milk).
5. stir in cheese and spices.
6. cook on medium low heat until cheese melts.
7. add vegetables and stir inches.
8. simmer until vegetables are tender.

Serves 6-8

OK So one of my friends asked me why I don't do vegetarian recipes. Honestly, it is because I EAT MEAT. lol I love meat and put it in everything even my mac and cheese. But I am willing to help out a friend and so here is a Vegetarian Chili. I suppose if you are a meat eater you could easily plop some burger or steak in it. LOL Now for the recipe...

Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 14 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes, plain undrained
• 14 ounces garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 14 ounces red kidney beans in chili sauce
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 cup diced parsnip
• 1-2 cup diced butternut squash
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 2 cups v- 8 low-sodium vegetable juice
• 2-3 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon dried chipotle powder or other roasted chili powder
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Place vegetables in slow cooker with squash on the bottom.
2. Mix spices with V-8 and honey and pour over vegetables.
3. Cook on low 8 hours.
4. Sprinkle with cilantro and shredded cheese, if desired. Serve.

Serves 6.

Enjoy

BBQ Beef Sandwiches (crock pot style)

OK So I didn't blog yesterday, shoot me. LOL It was my birthday and I didn't feel like doing much of anything and I cut mad fabric for heat pads. Now just to sew them all up, fill them and nuke em. lol Ok on to the recipe...

bbq beef sandwiches (crock pot style)

Ingredients:

1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds)
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinigar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
10 to 12 French rolls or sandwich buns

1. Place beef in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingrediants except rolls in medium bowl; pour over meat in slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours.

3. Remove beef from slow cooker; shred with 2 forks. Combine beef with 1 cup sauce from slow cooker. Evenly distribute meat and sauce mixture among warmed rolls.

Makes 10 to 12 servings

Easy Microwave Fudge

EASY MICROWAVE FUDGE

1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch chips
1 can chocolate frosting
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows

Combine chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in glass bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until melted; mix well. Blend in frosting, fold in nuts and marshmallows. Pour into greased 9 x 9 inch pan, Chill for 1 hour before cutting.

Microwave Peanut Brittle

This is my dad's tried and true recipe. He makes awesome peanut brittle in the MICROWAVE. Yes in the microwave.

Ron's Microwave Peanut Brittle

You will Need:
1 &1/2qt. glass casserole (no plastic)
wooden or metal spoon (no plastic)
lightly greased cookie sheet

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 cup dry roasted, salted nuts (peanut, almonds or cashews)
1 tsp. unsalted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
(for almond brittle substitute almond extract for vanilla and 1 cup coconut for butter)

Directions:
Combine sugar and corn syrup in casserole dish.
Microwave on high 4 min.
Add nuts, microwave on high 5 min. (4 min. for 1000+ watt Micro)
Add butter and vanilla, microwave on high 2 min. (1 min. for 1000+ watt Micro
Add baking soda and gently stir.
Pour onto cookie sheet.
Let cool 1 hour.
Break into small pieces and store in an air tight container.

***Recipe must be done exact or it will not work. Do not substitute anything except for the almond brittle.

Enjoy.

Microwaved Caramel Nut Sticky Buns

Well, I got another simple to make recipe for you from that same team member. Enjoy!!!

Caramel Nut Sticky Buns
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional, of course!)
1 can (10 oz) refrigerator biscuits

In an 8 inch round glass dish (I used a glass pie dish) combine butter, sugar, water and cinnamon. Cook on high 1 minute. Stir as soon as butter is melted. Stir in nuts. Separate biscuits and cut each into quarters. Place in sugar mixture and stir carefully to coat each piece.

Push biscuits toward the outside of dish and place custard cup or small glass in the center. Cook on high 2 1/2 to 3 minutes (or until biscuits are no longer raw). Remove custard cup or small glass and let stand for 2 minutes before pulling sections apart and serve warm.