Friday, July 1, 2011

Old Recipes

Hope these aren't repeats.  Here are some recipes I was cleaning out of an old board I was on.


Mint Chocolate Cookie Crunch

1 bag mint chocolate chips (or, Andes Mint Chips)
2 1/2 bags (or 5.5 C) dark chocolate chips
1 pkg. Oreo cookies
4 C Rice Krispies

melt the chocolate chips (and mint chips) until just melted.
Then, finely crumble the Oreo cookies. We use a blender/food processor to do this, and purposefully leave a few larger random pieces. Combine the Oreo, Rice Krispies and melted chocolates in a large bowl. Stir until well coated. Using a spoon or an ice cream scooper, create cookies on top of waxed or parchment paper. Allow cookies to harden up on the counter for a few hours before eating. This recipe makes 124 cookies! They are great to give as gifts, if you're willing to share :)
You can also easily cut the recipe in half. Use 1/2 a bag of Andes mints, 1 (12oz) bag of chocolate chips, 2 C Rice Krispies and a half a package of Oreos.
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 Here's an easy slow cooker recipe.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans of pinto beans
2 cans of Mexican diced tomatoes (undrained)
2 Tbs of fajita seasoning
1-2 Tbs of canola oil

Brown chicken in oil in non-stick skillet. While chicken is browning, put pinto beans in slow cooker. When chicken is browned, place in slow cooker. Pour tomatoes onto chicken and then sprinkle fajita seasoning on top. Cook on low for 3-4 hours. Serve with brown rice, cheese and sour cream.
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German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

1 package German Chocolate Cake Mix
1 stick butter
2 eggs
1 tub Coconut Pecan Frosting

Melt butter in large bowl. Mix in cake mix and eggs. Roll in to 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Once cool, place a good layer of frosting between two similar sized cookies.
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Blueberry Craisin Oatmeal Cookies

Pouch of Betty Crocker Oatmeal Cookie Mix
1/2 stick butter
1 tbsp water
1 egg
1/2 c. dried blueberries
1/2 c. dried cranberries

You can use any combination of dried fruit really, but I LOVE the dried blueberries. Unfortunately, they are rather expensive, which is why I mix them with less expensive cranberries. Raisins would work too. Mix up the pouch mix with the butter, water and egg. It will be VERY stiff. I recommend a fork (my room mate/neighbor uses her hands). Add dried fruit and mix well. Scoop by rounded teaspoons onto sheet and bake according to pouch directions.
Like I said. Super easy. Super good. And kinda frugal too! (Depends on the fruit you use! :)
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Garlic Bundt Bread

3 cans of biscuits
1 stick of butter
2 - 3 cloves of garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon of Italian Seasoning
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese

Melt the butter. Add garlic and Italian Seasoning. Line the bundt pan with the biscuits standing on their side. All the way around. Then pour the butter mixture over them. Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes, until biscuits are done. Flip onto a plate and top with grated parmesan cheese. Pull apart to serve.
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 Bacon Ranch Crockpot Chicken

4 - 6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
1 -2 cloves of garlic, pressed
1 package of Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
4 boneless skinless chicken breast
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 - 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Place chicken in the crock pot, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix the soup, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix together. Stir in the garlic and bacon. Pour over chicken. Cook 4 - 6 hours on high or until chicken is cooked through. At the last 15 to 20 minutes before serving, top with grated cheddar cheese.
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 Snickerdoodles (from Recipezaar)
SERVES 12

1/2 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING 1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375°F for a non-stick cookie sheet, or 400°F for any other pan. Cream the butter, then add sugar and mix. Sift the flour,salt, and baking powder into the mixture, add egg and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Shape the dough into walnut size balls and roll in topping mixture. Place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes (8 is usually enough, so keep an eye out).
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COOKIES N' CREAM COOKIES

1- 1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 tbs vanilla
3 eggs
1 small pkg. vanilla instant pudding
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
20 Oreos, broken into pieces

Cream butter and sugars. Add vanilla and eggs, mix well. Add dry pudding and mix well. Add dry ingredients and beat until combined (batter will be stiff). Stir in Oreos. Scoop onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 9-12 minutes.
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CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

1 cup cooked, diced chicken
1-1/2 cups frozen broccoli, steamed
2 packages of chicken flavored Top Raman Noodles,cook according to package directions
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

In a large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli, noodles, and 1 cup of cheese. In a smaller bowl combine soup, milk, and the seasoning packets from the noodles. Add soup mixture to noodle-broccoli mixture and stir until evenly coated. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake covered at 350 degrees until warmed through.
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Magelby Rolls

These rolls are so tasty and make it seem like you did something pretty special when in reality they are super easy! A great addition to any meal!
What you need:-
frozen roll dough (or if you are awesome, unlike me, you can make your own roll dough!)
2 T. parsley flakes
3/4 c. parmesan cheese
3/4 t. garlic powder
butter (I used less than 1/4 c.)

Thaw your rolls to room temperature.
Mix the parsley flakes, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder together in a bowl or plate.
Melt your butter.Roll the dough in the butter.Roll the dough in the mixture.
Set on greased cookie sheet to rise. Cover rolls with greased saran wrap.
Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes.

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