DDA Chapter 14

[Pooh67_68]

Elizabeth, just 5 more post for 16,000

 

[Pooh67_68]

Don't forget to set back your clocks tonight.

 

[UP Disney]

Well, for me, that would be the only "out."

Me too!

 

[UP Disney]

I'm so proud of Becky. She got her absentee ballot and has voted and sent it back in. She can't get home from Ferris to vote. Katrina, Chuck & I are all set to vote on Tuesday. I'll vote and then head back downstate.

 

[bear74]

all right here it is...this is actually Jim's aunt's recipe with some modifications:

1 lg can chili beans
1 regular can kidney beans
1 can tomato soup
1 regular can tomato sauce (or canned tomatoes...I've never used these)
1 sm. can tomato paste
1 can mushrooms (I HATE mushrooms so I don't put these in)
1 to 1 1/2 browned hamburger, onions browned with it (I use closer to the 1 and 1/2)

the rest is spices added to your taste:

chili powder
Thyme (watch out with this one...a little bit goes A LONG WAY)
Bay leaves (I use 4-6 for each batch..make sure to take out before serving...you can tell when this is missing)
seasoned salt (this is where I use Mrs's Janes)
garlic salt
celery salt (less than a tablespoon is enough)
dry mustard
sugar (I have never ever put sugar in my chili...it is so mild there isn't any bite to it)

mix together in a crockpot and cook on low 8-10 hours stirring every once in awhile.

We serve with sour cream, cheese, fritos, onions, tortillas, cornbread, anything we can get our hands on

sounds good.
Janet I copied a lot of the recipes from the last chapter if you need some that Robyn did not post let me know

 

[UP Disney]

I have 4 days off this month. Voters Day on 11/4 (this is only during Presidential Elections), Veterans Day on 11/11 and two days for Thanksgiving 11/27-28. I came home to vote and I'll have to head back to Lansing after I vote.

 

[my3princes]

We've been busy this afternoon. We managed to get the shoe cabinet and coat closet hoed out. Man they were jam packed. I just hate to take the time to have everyone try everything on. It looks much better now though. Tomorrow I need to spend time in the basement reorganizing. Eventually I need to pack away all the summer clothes and bring out the winter stuff. I've brought out things here or there, but I need to actually swap stuff out. It is not high on my favorite things to do list.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Love all the Halloween photos that were posted!

I got my camera Thursday. I still haven't had a chance to read the book yet so these are all just on auto. I can't wait to really play with the camera.

The kids had a blast last night. It was a pretty mild night (50s). Joe wasn't feeling well so he asked me to bring him home after about 8 houses. His costume looked awesome with the glow sticks. Our neighborhood has quite a few homes that really get into Halloween. One house had a "ghost busters" car with strobe lights inside and a moving robot drinking inside. One house had a cotton candy machine. One was playing the Cars movie on a blow up screen. Lots of folks set up tables on their lawns and hang out so the kids don't have to walk up to the doors.

I also took a few more photos of the kids playing in the leaves today.

 

[macntosh]

Big Game coming on just wanted to say....

Get Your Gun's Up!

 

[bear74]

Go LongHorns​

 

[UP Disney]

I found some princess and fairy puzzles at the Dollar Tree today as well as small photo albums (fory our purse). They had High School Musical and Hannah Montana Wall Stickers. I wish that I still had little ones to buy for.

 

[my3princes]

I've been updating my avatar and signature. Now you guys won't recognize me for awhile At least that's how it works when you change yours


Bernadette we enjoyed the pictures. Hunter especially liked the one of Lizzy in the leaves

 

[tinknme]

Janet, here are the ones I saved. I don't think I copied all of them but I got most of them.

Thank you Robyn!

 

[tinknme]

I am taking a quick break from painting, almost done my foyer!!

Anyway, here are my girls from last night.

Oh my goodness, how cute!

 

[tinknme]

sounds good.
Janet I copied a lot of the recipes from the last chapter if you need some that Robyn did not post let me know

That would be great, Thank you Jennifer!

 

[tinknme]

Love all the Halloween photos that were posted!

I got my camera Thursday. I still haven't had a chance to read the book yet so these are all just on auto. I can't wait to really play with the camera.

Wow your neighborhood sounds like the place to be for Halloween! Love the pictures you posted

 

[bear74]

That would be great, Thank you Jennifer!

here are the ones I have
Casserole Italiano
1# ground beef
1/3 c chopped onion
1 med clove garlic, minced
1/2-1 t oregano
1/2 t salt
1 can tomato soup
1/3 c water
2 c cooked noodles
1 c shredded processed cheese (we just use cheese slices)
Brown beef with seasonings. Combine with soup, water, noodles in 1-1/2 qt. casserole dish. Place cheese over top. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Meat-Macaroni Supper
2 T butter
1/2 c chopped onion
1 can cream of celery soup
8-oz. can tomatoes, cut up
1/4 t dried thyme, crushed
dash pepper
1 c cooked elbow macaroni
12 oz. can luncheon meat (Spam), diced
1/4 c chopped green pepper
1/4 c shredded process American cheese
In medium skillet, cook onion in butter until tender but not brown. Stir in soup, tomatoes, thyme and pepper. Add elbow macaroni, luncheon meat, and green pepper. Turn into 1-1/2 qt. casserole. Top with 1/4 c shredded process American cheese. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes

Chicken noodle
You boil chicken (any parts or whole) until it is falling apart. You can do this with stock on hand, or add carrots and celery and seasonings to water and make the stock right along with the chicken as it cooks.

When it is done, remove the chicken and chop it into bite-sized pieces and put them back into the liquid. Bring it back to a boil and add "homemade" thick egg noodles (or those square dumplings) and cook until tender. When we lived in Ohio you could buy these noodles and/or dumplings in the grocery store freezer section. No luck here so far. I would think in your area they would probably be available if you don't want to make your own.

This should thicken the liquid to the point that it can be served over mashed potatoes. If not, make a slurry of flour and water and thicken it to your preference! It is a stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal, that is for sure.
]You could also add potatos and it could be a version of Chicken Pot Pie without the homemade noodle squares.

Crock-pot chicken
Chicken pieces (any kind)
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 can cream mushroom soup
Cook on low in the crock pot all day. Serve with noodles or mashed potatoes.[/QUOTE]

Hobo Stew
1 # hamburger
2 cans vegetable soup
1 can diced potatoes
Combine and heat through on the stove. I add biscuit dumplings on the top made from Bisquick before serving

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake
1 can Campbells Cream of Chicken soup
1 1/3 cup water
¾ cup uncooked regular white rice
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Mix soup, water, rice, onion powder, and black pepper in a 2 quart shallow baking dish. Top with chicken. Sprinkle chicken with additional pepper. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and rice is done. Top with cheese and bake a few minutes more until cheese is melted.
Optional: stir in 2 cups fresh, canned, or frozen vegetables into soup mixture before topping with chicken.
For a Mexican twist: Omit onion powder and pepper. Add 1 teaspoon chili powder to soup mixture and substitute Mexican cheese blend for the cheddar.
For an Italian twist: Omit onion powder and pepper. Add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed, to soup mixture. Substitute 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese for the cheddar

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

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

Chicken Parmesagna
1 jar Ragu Italian Cooking Sauce
2 # chicken breasts, split
2 medium eggs, beaten
3/4 c italian seasoned bread crumbs
6 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dip chicken in eggs and bread crumbs. Brown in oil. Arrange chicken in 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and half of parmesan cheese. Pour sauce over cheken. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for 30 min. or until checken is done and sauce is bubbly.
We serve with tortellini but could also be served with spaghetti or some other pasta

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

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


Burger Bean Casserole
1 # ground beef
1 medium sized can of pork and beans
2-3 Tbsp of brown sugar
1 can of refrigerator biscuits (the ones that come 10 to a pack)
shredded cheddar cheese
Brown your ground beef and then drain. In a baking dish mix together your ground beef, pork and beans and the brown sugar. Top with the biscuits and then sprinkle with the cheese. Bake (at whatever temp the biscuit can calls for) until biscuits are cooked and cheese is melted

 

[tinknme]

I've been updating my avatar and signature. Now you guys won't recognize me for awhile At least that's how it works when you change yours

I noticed that, you are ready for the holidays now

 

[tinknme]

here are the ones I have

Thank you Jennifer!

 

[bear74]

Thank you Jennifer!

no problem. I have most of the recipes posted on our threads saved.