3 T. butter, melted
3 lbs. frozen cod or haddock fillets, thawed
2 tsp. seasoned salt
3/4 tsp. lemon pepper seasononing
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 medium green peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 c. thinly sliced green onions
1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups (8oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
Drizzle the butter over the 8 pieces of heavy duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Cut the fish into 8 portions; place one portion on each piece of foil. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and lemon pepper. Top with the vegetables and cheese. Loosely wrap foil around fish; seal the top and sides. Placed in 2 ungreased 15x10x1 inch baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 23-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Carefully open foil and transfer fish and vegetables to serving plate.
I got this recipe out of a Taste of Home cookbook. I have made this 2 times. Both times I omitted the onions and tomatoes. This last weekend I made it on our camping trip and it turned out great. Also, I used talapia instead of cod or haddock. I was surprised that my kids liked the fish - they didn't necessarily like the vegetables. My mottos are, "Keep trying, someday they will like it." and "Don't NOT try it just because you think the kids won't like it."
Happy Cooking!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Spaghetti Pizza
1 pkg. (8 oz.) spaghetti
1 egg or 1/2 c. egg substitute
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (26 oz) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. In a bowl toss the spaghetti with egg and parmesan cheese. Spread evenly in a 15 x 10 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, peppers until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic, cook 1 minutes longer. Stir in spaghetti sauce and seasonings. Heat through. Spoon over spaghetti. Top with mushrooms and cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
I got this recipe from a recipe exchange and was surprised that my family liked it.
Happy cooking!
1 egg or 1/2 c. egg substitute
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (26 oz) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. In a bowl toss the spaghetti with egg and parmesan cheese. Spread evenly in a 15 x 10 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, peppers until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic, cook 1 minutes longer. Stir in spaghetti sauce and seasonings. Heat through. Spoon over spaghetti. Top with mushrooms and cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
I got this recipe from a recipe exchange and was surprised that my family liked it.
Happy cooking!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Green Beans with smoked bacon and onions
2 lbs. green beans, trimmed
2 1/4 tsp. salt
4 slices thick cut smoked bacon cut into 1-inch wide strips
1 medium onion cut into 1-inch pieces
Blanch the beans. Prepare an ice bath. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the beans and 2 tsp. salt and cook just until the beans turn bright green - about 7 minutes. Drain the beans and plunge them into the ice bath until they are cool. Remove from the bath and drain on a towel.
Cook the bacon. Add the bacon to a large skillet over medium high heat and cook until golden brown and lightly crisp. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
Finish the beans: add the blanched beans, onion pieces and remaining salt and toss to completely coat with the fat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the beans are warmed through and the onions are softened - 4-5 minutes. Serve immediately. 8 servings.
I made these green beans for Easter dinner and I was pleased with the results. I got this recipe out of a Country Living magazine. I hope that you had a Happy Easter and that you got to spend time with loved ones!
Happy cooking!
2 1/4 tsp. salt
4 slices thick cut smoked bacon cut into 1-inch wide strips
1 medium onion cut into 1-inch pieces
Blanch the beans. Prepare an ice bath. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the beans and 2 tsp. salt and cook just until the beans turn bright green - about 7 minutes. Drain the beans and plunge them into the ice bath until they are cool. Remove from the bath and drain on a towel.
Cook the bacon. Add the bacon to a large skillet over medium high heat and cook until golden brown and lightly crisp. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
Finish the beans: add the blanched beans, onion pieces and remaining salt and toss to completely coat with the fat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the beans are warmed through and the onions are softened - 4-5 minutes. Serve immediately. 8 servings.
I made these green beans for Easter dinner and I was pleased with the results. I got this recipe out of a Country Living magazine. I hope that you had a Happy Easter and that you got to spend time with loved ones!
Happy cooking!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Laundry Soap
Okay, not all recipes have to be about food, right? I have found a recipe for making laundry soap and I am trying it right now. I found it on the Duggar's website. They are the family with the show called, "17 and Counting." The recipe says that it makes enough for 640 loads (for a front loading machine) for just $2. I will try almost anything if it will save some money.
Laundry Soap Recipe
Happy Cooking and Laundry!
Laundry Soap Recipe
Happy Cooking and Laundry!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Easter Cookies - A Family Project
This is a family project and is to be made the evening before Easter. (I like to call it Resurrection Day.)
What you need:
1 c. whole pecans
3 egg whites
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vinegar
pinch salt
mixing bowl
mixer
wooden spoon
zipper baggie
wax paper
cookie sheet
tape
Bible
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. (This is important. Do not wait until you are half done with this recipe.)
Place pecans in the zipper baggie and let the children beat them with a wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
Read John 19:1-3
Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. vinegar into the mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink.
Read John 19:28-30
Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represents life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.
Read John 10:10-11
Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hands. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our sin.
Read Luke 23:27
So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 cup of sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him.
Read Psalms 34:8 and John 3:1-3
Beat with mixer on high speed for 12-15 minutes until peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3
Fold in the broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto a wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.
Read Matthew 27:57-60
Put the cookie sheet in the oven and turn it OFF.
Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.
Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed.
Read Matthew 27:65-66
GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
Read John 16:20 and 22
On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb empty!
Read Matthew 28:1-9
** I got this recipe as a handout years ago and I kept it. I do not know it's origin. I haven't tried it yet because of my kids' age and the busy-ness of Easter Sunday. This Easter, I am going to try it and allow for enough time in the morning BEFORE church to experience the hollow cookies. If you try this activity, please write back and tell me how it went. I would love to hear from you.
Happy Easter planning and cooking!
What you need:
1 c. whole pecans
3 egg whites
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vinegar
pinch salt
mixing bowl
mixer
wooden spoon
zipper baggie
wax paper
cookie sheet
tape
Bible
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. (This is important. Do not wait until you are half done with this recipe.)
Place pecans in the zipper baggie and let the children beat them with a wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
Read John 19:1-3
Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. vinegar into the mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink.
Read John 19:28-30
Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represents life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.
Read John 10:10-11
Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hands. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our sin.
Read Luke 23:27
So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 cup of sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him.
Read Psalms 34:8 and John 3:1-3
Beat with mixer on high speed for 12-15 minutes until peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3
Fold in the broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto a wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.
Read Matthew 27:57-60
Put the cookie sheet in the oven and turn it OFF.
Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.
Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed.
Read Matthew 27:65-66
GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
Read John 16:20 and 22
On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb empty!
Read Matthew 28:1-9
** I got this recipe as a handout years ago and I kept it. I do not know it's origin. I haven't tried it yet because of my kids' age and the busy-ness of Easter Sunday. This Easter, I am going to try it and allow for enough time in the morning BEFORE church to experience the hollow cookies. If you try this activity, please write back and tell me how it went. I would love to hear from you.
Happy Easter planning and cooking!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Chicken Fold-ups
2 c. cubed, cooked chicken
3 oz. cream cheese (they actually make that size of cream cheese)
2 T. butter
2 T. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 can crescent rolls
Topping:
1 T. butter
3/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs or crushed croutons
Cook and cube chicken. Mix cream cheese and 2 T. butter. Add milk, salt and pepper. Mix chicken. Press together 2 crescent rolls into a rectangle on an ungreased cookie sheet. Spoon filling onto the center of the rectangle and bring up the corners. Press corners together. Spoon the topping over them. You might need to press it into the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20- 25 minutes. 4 servings.
I got this recipe from a friend, but I am unsure where she got it at. They are yummy!
Enjoy and Happy Cooking!
3 oz. cream cheese (they actually make that size of cream cheese)
2 T. butter
2 T. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 can crescent rolls
Topping:
1 T. butter
3/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs or crushed croutons
Cook and cube chicken. Mix cream cheese and 2 T. butter. Add milk, salt and pepper. Mix chicken. Press together 2 crescent rolls into a rectangle on an ungreased cookie sheet. Spoon filling onto the center of the rectangle and bring up the corners. Press corners together. Spoon the topping over them. You might need to press it into the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20- 25 minutes. 4 servings.
I got this recipe from a friend, but I am unsure where she got it at. They are yummy!
Enjoy and Happy Cooking!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Chili Soup
The weather is getting nicer, but there are still a few chilly days. Now is the time to make chili soup before the days are too hot for soup. I got this recipe when I was newly married and I still make it.
2 lbs hamburger
chili seasoning packet
2 cans chili beans
1 qt tomato juice
Brown hamburger and drain. Stir in all of the other ingredients and simmer.
Optional ingredients: canned tomatoes, green pepper, hot pepper, onion, a little bit of sugar. Can you think of any other ingredients that are good in chili? Of course you need to top it off with cheddar cheese and some crackers.
Happy Cooking!
2 lbs hamburger
chili seasoning packet
2 cans chili beans
1 qt tomato juice
Brown hamburger and drain. Stir in all of the other ingredients and simmer.
Optional ingredients: canned tomatoes, green pepper, hot pepper, onion, a little bit of sugar. Can you think of any other ingredients that are good in chili? Of course you need to top it off with cheddar cheese and some crackers.
Happy Cooking!
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