DDA Chapter 13

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I started packing. Elizabeth should be so proud.....

Good job!!

I always use SW so no resort checkout for me.

Hmm. Never mind!

OMG - you are right! (sorry, Hal!)

Terry, that is pretty funny!

Terry, we're in for the parasailing with Deb!!!! I'm going to the Disney site and cancel our reservations! Woo Hoo

I want to parasail!

Well, I am off to look at vacuum cleaners. Linens n Things is closing here.

Need a few groceries too. Be back later.

Our Linens & Things is either closing or has already closed.

 

[Steffy]

After the visitation, my brother & sister-in-law had people over to their house. They asked me to bring sloppy joes so I made Chuck's mom's recipe. It went over really well. I quadrupled the recipe, there were about 25 people and we had leftovers.

Sloppy Joes

2 T fat
1 # ground beef
1/2 c onion
1/2 c celery
1/4 green pepper
1 T worcestshire sauce
2 T vinegar
1 t brown sugar
1 t dry mustard
1 clove garlic
1/4 c heinz chili sauce
1/4 c ketchup
1 t salt
1/8 t pepper
1/2 t paprika
1/2 t chili powder
1 T parsley (optional)

Serve on rolls. Serves 4-6.

Thanks Vicki. This will be a whole family meal that the kids will like. I can switch it up with the chicken recipes and we will eat cheap this week and next week too!!!

 

[KMH1]

Linens and Things are going out of business nationwide, I think.

Alyssa was very patient in my recipe posting, so it's time for her to play games at Playhouse Disney dot com (that's how she says it ).

And, I have to figure out what we're having for dinner!

We're carving one giant pumpkin tonight!

See you all later!

 

[UP Disney]

Chicken Quesadillas from Campbells soup label

1 # skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can Campbells cheddar cheese soup
1/2 c salsa (medium)
10 flour tortillas (8")

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In non-stick skillet over medium high heat, cook chicken 5 min. or until done. Add soup and salsa. Heat through. Place tortillas on 2 baking sheets. Top half of each tortilla with about 1/3 c soup mixture. Spread to withing 1/2" of edge. Moisten edges of tortillas with water. Fold over & seal. Bake 5 min. or until hot.

 

[Steffy]

Easy Mexican Lasagna

3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon pepper
1 can fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 can fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1 can enchilada sauce
Vegetable cooking spray
9 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 cup low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Toppings: shredded lettuce, nonfat sour cream, mild chunky salsa

Cook first 6 ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Stir together chicken and mushroom soups and enchilada sauce in a saucepan; cook, stirring
often, 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Spoon one-third of sauce into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with 3
tortillas. Spoon half of chicken mixture and one-third of sauce over tortillas; sprinkle with half of
Cheddar cheese. Top with 3 tortillas; repeat layers once with remaining chicken, sauce, Cheddar
cheese, and tortillas, ending with tortillas. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes or until lasagna is bubbly. Serve with desired toppings.

*Note: I use mild enchilada sauce

This will help with the diet. And the kids will eat it...

 

[Steffy]

Apple Crisp

Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Have ready an unbuttered 2-quart earthenware or glass baking dish, 2 inches deep.

Peel and core 8 medium apples (about 2 ½ pounds)

Cut the apples in half and then into 1-inch chunks. Spread them evenly in the baking dish. Combine:
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Add:
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Or do this with a mixer or in a food processor, taking care not to blend the butter too thoroughly. Scatter the topping evenly over the fruit. Tap the dish on the counter once or twice to settle the crumbs. Bake until the topping is golden brown, the juices are bubbling, and the apples are tender when pierced with a skewer, 50 to 55 minutes.

Serve warm with:
Softly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

This is a favorite of my family. I haven't cooked this in way too many years. They will love me....

 

[Steffy]

Lime Shrimp in Tortillas

¼ cup fresh lemon or lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons defatted chicken broth OR seafood stock, less salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon parsley flakes or cilantro
1 pound fresh peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 small onion, sliced into rings
½ green bell pepper, sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 warm 6 to 8 inch flour tortillas
Optional toppings: salsa, shredded reduced fat cheese, light sour cream or yogurt

Combine lemon or lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chicken broth, garlic, pepper, salt, and parsley flakes in zippered plastic bag. Add shrimp and marinate 15 to 30 minutes. In a nonstick skillet, sauté onion and green pepper in 2 teaspoons olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Add shrimp to skillet and cook 5 to 8 minutes until done. Serve with tortillas and desired toppings.

Variation: To make this a Shrimp Fajitas Dish add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin to the marinade and proceed with recipe as above.

My DD will love this.

 

[Steffy]

Hot Taco Dip

2 cups sour cream
2 8 ounce packages softened cream cheese
1 cup shredded four cheese Mexican blend
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
½ cup chopped green pepper (optional)
cooking spray
tortilla chips

Beat sour cream, cream cheese, and cheese blend in medium bowl with an electric mixer until well-combined. Stir in remaining ingredients; pour into baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in oven preheated to 325 degrees for 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips.

Note: For a gourmet touch, place tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spray chips with cooking spray. Sprinkle with black pepper, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes.

Tacos!

 

[PNO4TE]

At least anyone trying to read quickly through all our posts today will be happy to see recipes instead of our sing-along.

 

[UP Disney]

Holiday Hot Cider

1 gallon apple cider
2 pkg cherry koolaid w/ nutrasweet
1/4 t cinnamon
1/4 t nutmeg
1/4 t cloves
cinnamon sticks to float (optional)
orange rind to float (optional)

Mix and warm. After mixed good, I put it back in the apple cider container and when it cools put it in the fridge. When I want a glass, I warm it in the microwave. It makes the house smell so good. I love making this during the holidays. I made this for after the visitation and Chuck's aunt & uncle loved it.

 

[Steffy]

Fancy Fast Chicken

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 slices Swiss cheese
¼ pound fresh, sliced mushrooms
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup dry white wine
2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix
½ cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. Top each piece with a slice of Swiss cheese. Arrange mushrooms over cheese, if desired. In a small bowl, combine soup and wine; pour over chicken. Sprinkle stuffing mix over top and drizzle on melted butter. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

This sounds like Thursday's dinner.

 

[Steffy]

Pantry Pot Roast

1 two pound beef chuck pot roast
1 tablespoon cooking oil
dash of salt and pepper
1 (7 ounce) package mixed dry fruit
1 large onion, cut into thick wedges
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 (6 ounce) can apple juice

Trim fat from meat. In a dutch oven, brown meat on all sides in hot oil. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. Cut up any large pieces of dried fruit. In a four quart crockpot, place fruit and onion. Add browned meat. Sprinkle with allspice; add apple juice. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until meat is tender.

If the family likes this half as much as they LOVE Glynis's pot roast, I'll be seen as Martha Stewart...

 

[Steffy]

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

6 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons chilled butter
1 ½ cups flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated zucchini, peeled and seeded
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup milk chocolate chips

In small bowl, combine 6 tablespoons sugar and the cocoa. Cut in chilled butter until coarse crumbs form. Squeeze between fingers if necessary. Set aside. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Beat the shortening, 1 cup sugar, and eggs until well-blended. Stir in the vanilla and zucchini. Stir in the flour mixture. Stir in the nuts and chocolate chips. Spread half the mixture into a greased loaf pan. Sprinkle about 2/3 of the chocolate crumb mixture. Spread remaining batter over crumbs. Swirl a knife through, as with a marble cake. Sprinkle with the rest of the chocolate crumb mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

How do the kids like this Amy???

 

[Steffy]

Well, I am off to look at vacuum cleaners. Linens n Things is closing here.

Need a few groceries too. Be back later.

I found my 20% coupon. No mention of excluding vacuums.

 

[Steffy]

Pork Cutlets with Spiced Apples

3 apples, cored and sliced
1/3 cup lemon juice
boneless pork loin cutlets, ¼ inch thick
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces fresh ginger, cut into julienne strips
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
salt and pepper to taste

Toss apples with lemon juice. Cook pork in hot butter and oil for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add apples, ginger, and thyme. Turn pork and cook 4 minutes longer. Add 1 tablespoon water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

I think I have all of these ingredients on hand.

 

[Steffy]

Chicken & Rice Casserole

Chicken pieces (cover in Shake & Bake or some other crumb mixture)

Spray 9x13 pan. Mix together the following and place in pan:

1 cup regular rice
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1-1/2 c milk
1/4 c chopped onion (or onion flakes)
4 oz. can mushrooms
1-2 t parsley flakes
dash garlic powder

Place chicken on top of rice mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. If the chicken browns too fast, cover with foil.

This sounds like next Saturday's dinner

 

[PNO4TE]

Stephanie - I think you have more than a week's cheap eats here! You ought to be able to save plenty for your WDW trip!

 

[UP Disney]

At least anyone trying to read quickly through all our posts today will be happy to see recipes instead of our sing-along.

Except, that will take longer to read through everything!

 

[UP Disney]

This sounds like next Saturday's dinner

This was always my sister's favorite meal as a child. We always used chicken legs. It is so yummy and so easy!!!!

 

[Steffy]

This one is AMAZING!

Rum Cake

½ cup chopped pecans
One 18 ½ oz. package yellow cake mix
½ cup cooking oil
One 3 ¾ oz. package vanilla pudding (instant or non-instant)
½ cup rum
½ cup water
4 eggs

Grease and flour tube or bundt cake pan. Sprinkle nuts into bottom of pan. Mix other ingredients with electric mixer for 2 to 3 minutes. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 to 60 minutes. Pour hot rum glaze over cake while hot. Cool glazed cake in pan 30 minutes and turn out. May be frozen.

Glaze

1 cup sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup rum
¼ cup water

Place ingredients in small saucepan and boil 2 to 3 minutes.

Variation: Rum Pound Cake – omit water in both cake and glaze. Use ½ cup rum in glaze.

YUM!!!