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.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup raisins
1. Preheat oven 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheet.
In a large bowl, beat sugar, brown sugar, & butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light & fluffy, scraping bowl occassionally. Beat in vanilla & egg until well blended. On low speed beat in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt until well combined, scraping bowl occassionally. Stir in oats, raisins & nuts.
2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
3. Bake 7-10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on sheet; remove to rack.
Pretzel Cookies
1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons milk1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1. cream butter & 1/4 cup sugar together in bowl; add eggs & milk. Beat until smooth.
2. Sift flour & salt together into separate bowl; mix til smooth dough. Wrap in foil; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3. preheat oven 375 degrees
4. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, & remaining sugar; sprinkle a little brown sugar mixture onto wooden board. Roll dough out on board to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into strips about 1/2 inches wide. Form into pretzel shapes.
5. Sprinkle pretzel cookies with remaining brown sugar mixture. arrange on greased & floured cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes or until very lightly browned.
Stuffed Shells
Stuffed Shells for dinner! Yummm! Theres a meatball hiding in each shell, topped with sauce & cheese:)It was my first time using this recipe, & it was super simple! Gotta love simple dinners! July 8, 2010 Stuffed Shells
1 package (12 oz) Jumbo pasta shells
1 jar (26 oz) your fave spaghetti sauce
36 frozen fully cooked italian meatballs, thawed
2 cups (8oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1. cook the pasta according to package. Drain & rinse in cold water. Place 1/2 cup sauce in a greased 13x 9 baking dish. Place a meatball in each shell; transfer to prepared dish. Top with remaining sauce & sprinkle with cheese.
2. Cover & bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly & cheese is completely melted.
Red's Mac n Cheese
In honor of my husbands Grandpa Red. Red's Mac n CheeseJust a box of mac n cheese (made according to box directions) with cut up cooked hot dogs in it. My kids love it. Makes for a quick great lunch:)
Garlic Muffins2 cups flour2 tbsp parmesan cheese1 tbsp sugar1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tbsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1 egg
¾ cup milk
½ cup canola oil
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¼ cup butter, softened
½ tsp garlic powder
*In a bowl, combine flour, parmesan cheese, sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, oregano, baking powder, salt.
*In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk & oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
*Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups ¾ full.
*Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
*Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.
*In small bowl, combine the butter & ½ tsp garlic powder. Serve with warm muffins.
*Great to eat with spaghetti sauce dishes!
