Bread 2 Loaves

Combine 1/2 C milk and 1/2 C water, scald and let stand.

1 C “almost hot” water, add to this 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp sugar and 1 Tbls yeast, stir and let stand.

In mixing bowl, mix 1 egg, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 Tbls oil, 1/4 C sugar and ½ C potato flakes. Add yeast mixture, then, slowly add scalded milk/water, (slowly enough not to cook the eggs). Add 6 cups flour, knead dough 15 minutes with kitchen aid, cover, let rise. Punch down with greased hands. Shape into 2 loaves, put into greased loaf pans, cover and let rise. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn onto cooling rack, butter tops and let cool.

This can be done with all white, all wheat, or a combination of both. It takes a time or two to work out exactly how it will work best for you. I like a combination, but my favorite is with whole Spelt flour (not wheat). But if you try it, just make it your own way, this just gives you a basic idea.

Col. Sanders Cole Slaw

2/3 C sugar 2/3 C Miracle Whip
2T + 1t oil 2T chopped onion
2 T + 1 t vinegar 4T shredded carrot
¾ t salt 4 C shredded cabbage

Mix sugar, oil, vinegar & Miracle Whip. Add to cabbage, carrot, onion & salt mixture, chill.
I got this recipe for Beth from Andi. I hope I got it right, thanks Andi

Shepherds Pie

This is the way I make shepherds pie, but I know Lynsey makes it a different and very delicious way. There are so many options with this.

1 can corn
1 can green beans
1 lb. hamburger, browned
1 can tomato sauce or 1 can diced tomatoes
4-5 potatoes, cooked and mashed
grated cheese
salt (or seasoned salt) and pepper

In a baking dish (last time I used 8x11 but sometimes I use 9x13 and sometimes I use my casserole dish, so whatever works) combine corn and green beans and sprinkle salt & pepper to taste. Mix tomato sauce into hamburger then cover corn and green beans with hamburger mixture. Layer mashed potatoes on top of hamburger. Bake in 350 oven for 30 min. or till bubbly. Add cheese for last 10 min.

Taco Soup

1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c chopped onion
1 can tomato sauce + 1 can water
1 can diced tomatoes with juice
1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can corn with juice
1 7 oz can green chiles
1 tsp chile powder
1/2 tsp cumin

In a 3 qt sauce pan (or bigger) brown hamburger and onion. Add remaining ingredients and cook till heated through. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips or Fritos.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Original Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies
the best chocolate chip cookie recipe I've ever found

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (opt.)

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE at 375 for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.

Aimee's note- I usually have to add 1/2 c of flour and then they are perfect.

Light as a Feather Pancakes

This recipe is from a cookbook that Ellen got for her birthday. She helped me make these for breakfast the other day and they were good.

1 c flour
1 T sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1 c buttermilk
2 T oil

Put dry ingredients in a bowl and mix. Combine egg, milk, and oil in another mixing bowl and beat with whisk until ingredients are well mixed. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and stir until dry ingredients are wet. The batter should be somewhat lumpy, not smooth. Cook pancakes on a griddle or skillet. To check if the griddle or skillet is ready, carefully sprinkle a few drops of water on the surface. The water will dance across the surface when the griddle is hot enough. Cook over medium heat until pancakes have slightly bubbly surgaces and the edges are slightly dry (about 2 min.) Turn over and cook until bottoms are golden brown (2 min. more).

Aimee's note - I triple this recipe for our family and it is just enough to feed all of us. Yes I am intentionally putting a dinner label on this. We have pancakes for supper way more often than we do for breakfast.

Chicken and Rice

This is Anne's favorite.

5-8 pieces of chicken, I use drumsticks and thighs but just about anything works
1 1/2 c rice
1 1/2 c water
1 can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup

Combine the rice, water, and soup in a 9x13 baking dish then put the chicken pieces in it. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for about 90 min. or till chicken is done.

Peach Cobbler

I love this recipe because you cook it in the Microwave!!

one 16oz can Peaches

1/2 Cup of Oatmeal (Quick oats if you have them)

1/2 Cup of Flour

2/3 Cup Brown Sugar

1/3 Cup Butter(softened or melted)

3/4 tsp. Cinnamon

3/4 tsp. Nutmeg

Pour can of peaches in 8x8 pan.  In a small bowl combine the oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Then put on top of the peaches in the 8x8 pan.  Bake in MICROWAVE on high for 8 minutes.   Enjoy!!

Crock Pot Chicken

I got this recipe from Dixie, who got it from Lisa.

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 8 oz. pckg cream cheese
1 pckg dry italian dressing mix

Put everything in and let it cook for a long time. Serve over rice or egg noodles.

When I made this I actually used 5 chicken breasts and added 1 can of water. I didn't have any italian dressing stuff so I put in a package of dry onion soup mix and it was really good.

Dad's Authentic Key Lime Pie

One 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup key lime juice
One 9-inch baked pie shell(or grahm cracker crust)

Whisk the egg yolks into the condensed milk. Add lime juice a little bit at a time, stirring until mixture starts to thicken. Scrape into the pie shell. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Place in the fridge for it to set and chill.

Some people like to put meringu on top, and some like to put whipped cream on top. I prefer whipped cream(home made if possible).

Heidi's note- This pie is way yummy, and it tastes even better the next day. It does not store well though, so eat within two days. Keep refridgerated.

Cloud Biscuits

2 c flour
1 T sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c shortening (I like to use softened margarine)
1 beaten egg
2/3 c milk

Cut shortening into flour. Add rest of ingredients. Roll out 3/4 inch thick, and cut out biscuits. A regular size canning ring is just the right size. Bake at 375 for 10 to 15 minutes.

Potato Soup

1 1/2 c chicken broth
2 c milk or light cream
3 T margarine or butter
3 T flour
4 medium potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
sliced carrots
onion finely chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

In a saucepan melt margarine or butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk and chicken broth all at once. Cook and stir till slightly thickened and bubbly. Add potatoes, carrots and onions and cook till vegetables are done. Add more salt or pepper if desired.

Applesauce Cake

1 quart applesauce or other blended fruit (peaches, pears)
4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
4 c flour
1 c oil
2 c sugar
1 tsp cloves (opt)
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon

It is really fun to put the baking soda in the applesauce and let it sit for a few minutes. It's quite surprising.

Mix ingredients in order given. Bake at 350 for 35-40 min.

Oven-Fried Pork Chops

This is from my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, and we love it

4 pork chops
2 T margarine or butter melted
1 beaten egg
2 T milk
1/4 tsp pepper
1 c herb-seasoned stuffing mix crushed or italian style bread crumbs

Pour margarine or butter into a 9x13 baking pan. Combine egg, milk, and pepper. Dip chops into egg mixture. Coat with crumbs and place in pan. Bake at 425 for 10 min. then turn chops over. Bake about 10 min more or till meat is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Pizza Crust

I got this recipe out of my Newdale cookbook that I got as a wedding gift from Dad's cousin Carol who lives in Newdale. I make pizza probably twice a month, and this crust is really simple. I've adapted the recipe just a little bit, and it is so simple it would really be hard to mess it up.

Pizza Crust

1 T yeast
1 c warm water
1 tsp. salt
2 T oil
1 T sugar
2.5 - 3 c flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add salt, oil, sugar, and flour. The original recipe only calls for 2 c flour, but that never seems to be enough for me. Mix then knead till not sticky anymore. This is enough dough for one pizza. Roll dough onto pizza stone then poke with a fork to keep any large bubbles from forming. Bake at 375 for about 12 min. Remove from oven and add whatever toppings you want. Then bake for another 10 min, or till toppings are done.

Mom's Hot Chocolate Cake

I thought I'd start our recipe blog off with a classic! Thanks, Mom, for all the countless times you've made this for us. What a great tradition you started for us.

Hot Chocolate Cake

2 c flour
2 c sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c cocoa
2 sticks margarine/butter melted (Mom prefers 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 sticks)
1 c water
2 eggs
2/3 c milk with 2 T vinegar to sour milk

Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet in another, then mix all together. Bake at 350 for 35 min.