Monday, November 10, 2008

Sunday Pot Roast

1 Roast (size of your choice)
*Seasoning will depend on size of roast*
Salt
Pepper
Onion Salt or Powder
Garlic Salt or Powder
Celery Salt
3-5 Beef Bouilon Cubes
1 Large Onion, sliced or quartered (cook on top of roast)

Brown roast on both sides with a little oil or water. After browning and seasoning, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-4 hours.
Add baby carrots and cut potatoes (peeled or not) and turn heat back to high until veggies are tender. Mfake sure roast does NOT boil dry. Remove roast and veggies. With leftover juice make pan gravy. Season gravy to taste.

Contributed by Mommy Hoecherl

Home-made Pancakes

1 1/4 Cups flour
3 tsp Baking Powder
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 Egg
1 Cup Milk
2 Tbsp Oil

Mix dry ingredients. Add milk, egg and oil. Stir just until moist.

Contributed by Mommy Hoecherl

No Bake Cookies

1 Stick Butter
2 Cups Sugar
1-4 Tbsp Cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 Cup Milk
3 Cups Oatmeal
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter

In a large suace pan, bring butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and milk to a boil. Let boil for 1 minute only. Take off heat and add oats and peanut butter. Stir well. Spoon onto wax paper and let cool.

POPPY SEED DRESSING

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup salad oil
2 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbl poppy seeds
4 Tbl sugar

POPPY SEED DRESSING

2/3 cup cider vinegar
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 Tbl dry mustard
2 tsp salt
2 cups oil
3 Tbl poppy seeds

Blend in blender and serve.

***This is the recipe used at Annie's wedding***

POPPY SEED DRESSING

1 cup oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
1 Tbl poppy seeds
1 Tbl minced onion

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

1/4 Cup Sun Dried Tomato Dressing, divided
4 Small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 Medium tomato, finely chopped
1/2 Cup Shredded low-moisture, part skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 Cup chopped fresh basil

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees
Pour 2 Tbsp of dressing over chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to marinade.
Remove chicken from bag and place in baking pan (glass). Bake chicken for 35-40 minute covered with aluminum foil.
Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, cheese, basil, and remaining 2 Tbsp dressing. Extra basil can be added for flavor. Take chicken out, place on a plate, add tomato basil mix on top of the chicken. Serve with your favorite side dish.


Contributed by Kristy Holden