Saucy Breaded Pork Chop, Creamy Mushroom Bow Tie
(side of green beans & peaches)Creamy Mushroom Bow Ties1 box of bow tie pasta2 cans mushrooms pieces, drained ¼ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 tbsp butter
1 package (4.4 oz) garlic-herb cheese spread. (I made my own. If you want that recipe please just ask! Will gladly give it)
¼ cup chicken broth
Cook pasta according to package. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, salt & pepper in butter until well combined.
Add cheese spread & broth. Cook & stir until blended.
Add pasta to skillet & toss to coat.
Saucy Breaded Pork Chops
6 tbsp flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
4 pork chops (boneless)
2 eggs
4 tbsp water
½ cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
½ cup herb bread crumbs
6 tsp butter, divided
3 tsp canola oil, divided
½ cup ketchup
4 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cider vinegar
½ tsp prepared mustard
½ cup chopped onion
Combine crackers & bread crumbs in large bowl.
In a resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt & pepper. Add pork chops, one at a time, & shake to coat.
In a shallow bowl, beat egg & water. Dip chops in egg mixture, then coat w/ cracker/bread crumb mixture.
In a nonstick skillet, cook pork chop in 3 tsp butter & 3 tsp oil over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, for sauce, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar & mustard in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes. Set aside & keep warm.
Remove chops from skillet. Saute onion in remaining butter & oil for 1 minute. Return pork to pan; top with sauce. Reduce heat; cover & cook for 8-10 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
Parmesan Veggie Pasta
16 oz egg noodles1 green pepper, diced1 red pepper, diced1 large onion, diced
1 tbsp cooking oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1-2 tbsp garlic powder
1/4 cup butter
Cook noodles according to package. Drain
Saute peppers & onions in the cooking oil.
Add butter, parmesan, garlic, & sauted veggies to noodles & stir until evenly mixed.
Can be a side dish or a main dish.
Royal Coconut Cookies
2 ½ cups flour2 tsp baking powder2 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups flaked coconut
-Preheat oven 350 degrees.
-Lightly grease a baking sheet.
-Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, & salt together into a bowl.
-Cream butter & the sugar together. Beat in the egg & vanilla.
-Add the flour mixture & beat until smooth, about 2 mins.
-Stir in the oats & flaked coconut.
-Shape dough into 1 inch balls & place on the prepared baking sheets.
-Bake 12-15 minutes.
Almond Sweets
3 cups flour1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 tsp vanilla
Almond Icing
1 cup powder sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
1-2 tbsp milk
food coloring for tinting if desired
(In medium bowl stir together the powdered sugar, almond extract, & 1-2 tbsp milk to make icing of spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired)
1. Lightly grease a cookie sheet, set aside
2. Preheat oven 350 degrees
3. In medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, & salt. In a large bowl beat eggs, sugar, oil & vanilla with an electric mixer until combined. Beat in as much flour as possible. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour mixture.
4. Drop dough by rounded tsp 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
5. bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Transfer cookies to wire rack & cool completely.
6. Once cooled, spread almond icing on top.
Country Cheese Snacks
1 cup mayo1/2 cup parmesan cheese8 oz cream cheese, softened1/3 cup diced onion
Snack size rye bread slices or toasted english muffins or bagels ( we used bagels)
green olives sliced (optional)
In a small bowl, combine the mayo, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, & onion. Spread on the bread; place on a broil pan.
Broil 4 inches from heat until golden & bubbly, about 2 minutes. Garnish with green olive slices. Serve immediately.
This will make about 6 bagels cut in half, so 12 servings.
Vegetarian Chili with Spaghetti
1 15oz can Great Northern Beans1 15 oz can Pinto Beans1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained8 oz tomato sauce
1 cup water
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
Dash of ground red pepper
Spaghetti cooked according to package
Shredded cheddar cheese to garnish
Put everything, except spaghetti, in large pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer covered for 15 minutes. Stir occassionally.
Serve over spaghetti, garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.
Banana Bread
(I always use the last of the bananas I have when they are turning black & getting mushy. I think those make the best banana bread)Non-stick spray coating1 1/2 cups flour1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
2 slightly beaten egg whites
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 bananas)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1. Spray 8x4x2 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. In a medium bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl stir together the egg whites, banana, sugar & oil. Add flour mixture all at once to banana mixture. Add Walnuts. Stir until just moistened.
3. Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
4. Cool the bread in pan or on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on rack. Wrap in foil or plastic wrap if desired to serve at a later time.
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