Bob's Redmill Old Fashioned Biscuits

Possibly the best biscuits ever!

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter with pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add milk and stir until dough just comes together. Dough will be wet and sticky.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 15 times. Gently roll or pat dough to 1 inch thick. Cut biscuits with a biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 6 big biscuits.

Original post here.

Mom's Sausage Rice Casserole

 Passed down from my grandma <3

• 1 pound bulk sausage
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/4 cup? soup can water
• 1 cup uncooked regular white rice
• Onion powder

No extra salt!

Brown sausage in skillet; drain well. Combine with all other ingredients; stir gently to mix. Spoon into a large casserole; cover and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Serves 10 to 12.

 

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

Sweet Potato Mixture:

2 cans (29 ounces each) Bruce's Cut Sweet Potatoes (Yams), well drained

2 eggs, well beaten

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup butter, melted

Pecan Topping:

1/2 cup all purpose flour

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes. Add rest of ingredients for sweet potato mixture. Spread evenly in prepared dish.

In a medium bowl, combine pecan topping ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over sweet potato mixture.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is browned. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Variation: Can replace pecan topping with 2 cups miniature marshmallows (or just pile them on top!)

Adapted from the Bruce's Yams label

Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie

1 can (15 ounces, or 2 cups) Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin

1 can (12 ounces, or 1 ½ cups) Carnation Evaporated Milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; or, 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs
1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie shell

Mix dry ingredients in a small bowl. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in pumpkin, sugar, and spices. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Pour into the pie shell.

Bake in a preheated 425 degree F. oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degree F. Bake for 30-40 minutes (40-50 minutes) or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Original recipe here.

*Cook's Country states that the filling should be baked until filling reaches 165 degrees F. for the perfect pie

Ground Beef Hash Brown Bake

 

• 1 pound (16 ounces) ground beef
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion (or 1/2 cup diced onion)
• 1 package (26 ounces) frozen shredded hash browns ( 4 cups fresh shredded potatoes?)
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt & black pepper, as desired

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef and onion. Drain the ground beef and return to pot. In the same pot, combine hash browns , soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of the cheese. Heat until ingredients are combined and mixture is warm. Turn mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, sprinkling top with the reserved cup of cheese in the last 10 minutes.

Original post here.

Smoked Sausage, Potato, & Green Bean Bake

• 1 (14 ounces) package smoked sausage, sliced ¼ inch thick
• 1 (14.5 ounces) can cut green beans, drained
• 3-4 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Dash black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Transfer to a 13x9 inch foil lined baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Adapted from this post.

Peanut Butter Frosting

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk

Cream together butter and peanut butter. Mix in vanilla extract. Mix in confectioners' sugar, about a 1/2 cup at a time. Add milk as necessary. Whip for about 3 minutes.

Original recipe can be found here.

Imitation Crab Casserole

• 1 (8 ounces) package imitation crab meat, Flake style preferred
• 5 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream or mayonnaise (see note 1)
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (see note 2) 
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (may omit if using mayonnaise)
• Sprinkle of black pepper
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced into very thin rings
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Mix all ingredients, except Cheddar cheese, in a bowl. Press crab mixture into an 8 x 8 inch square baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, sprinkling top of the crab mixture with the shredded Cheddar cheese after 20 minutes.

Note 1: My personal preference is 1/8 cup sour cream and 1/8 cup mayonnaise.

Note 2: My personal preference is Worcestershire sauce.

Inspired by this post.

 

No Yeast Dinner Rolls (Mayo Rolls)

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients. Spoon mixture into greased muffin tin cups. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

• 1 stick butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 (16.25 ounces) box yellow cake mix (I prefer moist or pudding in the mix)
• 1 (12 ounces or 2 cups) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (or any flavor you prefer)

Melt the butter in a bowl. Whisk together with the eggs. Stir in the cake mix. Mix in the chocolate chips. Press into a greased 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Original recipe can be found on bestheavenlyrecipes.com

Mom's Baked Beans

• 2 (15 ounce) cans Showboat Pork & Beans, drained
• 4 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Fry bacon until semi-crisp and most fat is rendered. Remove bacon from skillet and drain most of fat out of skillet. Saute onion until soft. Add all ingredients into a 2 quart oven-safe dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until thick & bubbly.

UPDATE 9/19~~ Add a tablespoon or two or Worcestershire Sauce to these to make these baked beans extra yummy!

Baked Oatmeal Cups

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 3 cups old fashioned (rolled) oats
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

Mix all ingredients; allow mixuture to rest for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray muffin tin with non-stick spray. Place 1/4 cup of mixture in each well. Bake for 30 minutes.

1/2 batch ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 fluid ounces (3/8 cup) unsweetened apple sauce
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups old fashioned (rolled) oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 2 tablespoons vinegar added to 1 cup whole milk and let sit for 5 minutes)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper, if using.
3. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and butter. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist. Gently fold in cheese.
4. Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup, scoop the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. For the topping, whisk together butter, parsley and garlic powder in a small bowl. Working one at a time, brush the tops of the biscuits with the butter mixture.
6. Serve immediately.

Original recipe here.

Roasted Green Beans & Mushrooms

• 2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen (I used frozen)
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms (I used less)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic (I used garlic powder)
• salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, coating vegetables well with the oil. Pour vegetables in a single layer into baking sheet. Bake for ? minutes, until mushrooms are browned and green beans are crisp-tender.

** I found this recipe on Pinterest but the link did not go back to a post so I don't know who to credit for this recipe.

Baked Chicken Fajitas

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 breasts)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced (or 1/2 red & 1/2 green)
• 1 can Ro-Tel
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 package taco seasoning

Slice chicken breasts into strips. Place all ingredients in a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish. Stir until all the ingredients are coated in oil and seasoning. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are soft. Serve on warmed flour tortillas with choice of toppings.

Inspirational recipe here. 

Banana Nut Bread

• 3 very ripe  bananas
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

1. Peel bananas and mash in a large bowl. Combine with sugar and margarine; whip well.
2. Add other ingredients, except nuts, and beat well. Mix in nuts.
3. Pour into 2 well-greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pans. Bake 40-60 minutes at 350 degrees.
4. Remove from pans and cool on rack. This bread freezes well.

Cook's note: For a taller bread, one recipe will probably fit in a loaf pan. Adjust cook time accordingly.

This is a recipe that I have had for a long time and do not know where I got it.

Oven-Baked Mushroom & Bacon Risotto

• 2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 lb. portobello mushrooms, gills removed, mushroom caps and stems chopped
• 1 cup Arborio rice, uncooked
• 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

1. Heat oven to 300ºF.
2. Place 2-qt. casserole in oven to warm. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
3. Add onions to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 min. Add mushrooms; cook 10 min. or until mushrooms release most of their liquid, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in broth, thyme and pepper; bring just to simmer. Remove from heat. Crumble bacon; stir into rice mixture. Spoon into warmed casserole; cover.
4. Bake 30 to 35 min. or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Add cheese; stir until melted.

Link to original recipe on Kraft.com here.

Cook's notes: I have never eaten risotto before so I cannot compare to the traditional way you make it. However, this is nice and creamy, like I hear risotto described.

I bought the Arborio rice to make this and will keep experimenting with it. When I have used it up, I want to try to adapt these flavors to use with regular rice. It won't be creamy but I hope it will taste good!

Applesauce Cake

• 1 package white cake mix (needs to be moist or pudding in the mix type)
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• Whipped topping or cream

1. Combine all ingredients, except whipped topping, in a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
2. Pour into a greased 11 x 7 cake pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
4. Serve with a dollop of whipped topping or whipped cream on top.

Adapted from 365 Quick, Easy & Inexpensive Dinner Menus by Penny E. Stone.

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Melissa's Chicken Pot Pie

• 3 chicken breasts, cut into chunks; or, 2 (5 ounce) cans cooked, shredded chicken; or, 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
• 2 cups frozen peas and carrots or mixed vegetables
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups (about 2 medium) potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1 can Campbell's cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
• salt, to taste (up to 1 teaspoon)
• 4-6 ready to bake frozen biscuits, baked according to package directions; or, use your own homemade biscuits

1. Place raw chicken and all vegetables in 5-6 quart Dutch oven. All water to cover chicken and vegetables. Season water liberally with salt, pepper,  and garlic and onion powder. This will give flavor to your chicken and potatoes. Boil until potatoes are done and chicken is cooked through.
2. Drain chicken and vegetables, reserving broth. You will need 1 1/2 cups for this recipe and can save rest of broth for another use, if you desire. Place chicken and vegetables back in pan.
3. Add cream of chicken soup and broth to pan and heat mixture. Adjust seasonings as desired.
4. Ladle chicken and vegetables into bowls and serve with split biscuits on top.

Cook's notes: You can place the heated chicken mixture in a 13x9-inch pan and place a pie crust on top. Bake according to the directions given on the pie crust box. Alternately, this will be a beautiful pie, baked in a pie plate with a crust on top and bottom.

Oatmeal Crisp Topping for Fruit Fillings

• 3/4 cup quick oatmeal (I used rolled oats and it worked fine)
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 can of any type of fruit filling (or homemade)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spread pie filling in bottom of 9x9x2 pan.
3. Mix all of the crisp ingredients until crumbly. Spread over the fruit filling.
4. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until top is golden brown.