Cooking Sisters!

Easiest dessert ever!

2010-07-01T13:38:00.000-07:00

Oreo Ice Cream Pie

(or whatever kind on ice cream you want)

1 pre-made oreo pie crust

1 half-gallon oreo ice cream

1 can whipping cream

crushed up oreos

let your ice cream sit out and melt a little bit

open your pie crust

once your ice cream is melted (not completely, the edged should be melted but the middle will just be a little bit soft)

put about 3/4 of the carton of ice cream in the crust and spread it around until it is smooth

add your whipping cream how ever you would like ( i usually do a big amount in the middle and smaller around the sides)

sprinkle your crushed oreos over the pie

put the lid from the pie crust back on the pie and put it in the freezer until you are ready to eat but at least a couple of hours

ENJOY!!

I also like to use mint cookie ice cream or mint chocolate chip ice cream and then I use chocolate shavings on top rather than the crushed oreos!

Yummy Sugar Cookie Cutouts

2010-07-01T13:18:00.000-07:00

1 cup softened butter

2 eggs

2 cups sugar

1 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons almond extract or 3 teaspoons vanilla (if you use the almond extract also use 1 teaspoon vanilla)

5-6 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

cream together butter and sugar

add eggs and flavoring

add sour cream

mix dry ingredients together in separate bowl

mix dry ingredients to wet a little bit at a time

divide in to 4ths

wrap 3 of the sections of dough in plastic wrap and put in fridge (roll the 4th)

use 1 cup flour & 1/2 cup powdered sugar to roll and cut the dough

bake at 375* for 8-10 minutes DO NOT OVER COOK!!!!!-if they are even a little bit brown, you cooked them too long!

Corn and Black Bean Salsa

2009-06-03T12:58:00.000-07:00

1 Green pepper chopped

1 red pepper chopped

16 oz frozen corn (or 1 can corn but i hate canned corn so i don't use it)

1 cucumber chopped

1 can black beans drained and rinsed

as much chopped FRESH cilantro as you like (i like a lot)

1 small bottle Italian dressing (i usually use kraft zesty italian, if you can't find the small bottle use half of the regluar size)

Mix everything together and set if fridge for at least an hour.

Enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips!!!

Pretzel Treats

2009-05-06T18:38:00.000-07:00

This is not my recipe but it is a yummy and super easy one!!! Ali learned this at a friends house and taught it to me!!!

You will need 1 package of Snap's Pretzels

1 big package of rolos candy

1 baking sheet

a pre-heated oven (Ali didn't know what temp. so just improvise. I think I just stick with 350*)

All you do is place as many pretzels on the baking sheet as you want. Open the rolos and unwrap each one. Place one rolo on each pretzel. Put baking sheet in the oven for 3 minutes, just enough for the rolos to start melting. Take out of the oven and put another pretzel on top of the rolo and lightly press the two together. Place the baking sheet in the fridge (or somewhere cold) until they have cooled down.

Eat and Enjoy!!!

Baking tip #1

2009-04-05T12:04:00.000-07:00

When a recipe calls for self-rising flour and you only have all-purpose flour, make your own.

For every cup of all-purpose flour, add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well!

My own chicken pot pie! Brandon thinks its better than Paula Deens!!!

2009-03-13T17:45:00.000-07:00

You will need--

pre-heated 350* oven
2 frozen pie crusts (again, i use Marie Calanders)
1 can cream of chicken soup
little bit of chicken broth
little bit of milk
(i just eyeball the broth and milk, sorry i can't give you an exact measurement)
any fresh vegetables you like (i use carrots, celery & frozen corn- B usually adds onions & peas)
2 chicken breasts
salt
pepper
seasoning salt or poultry seasoning

cut up the chicken ( i like bigger pieces)
cut up the carrots & celery (again just use as much as you want)

mix together the veges, chicken, soup, broth and milk in a mixing bowl
dash of salt & pepper
dash of seasoning salt

put mixture into one pie crust and place the other crust on top. Cut 3 slits (or x's) into top crust.

bake on cookie sheet at 350* for 30 minutes or until crust is brown

Pasta Bake

2009-03-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

I pretty much made this one up! ( i think! i know i've never seen anybody else make this and have never eaten it anywhere else)

you will need-

about, 17 oz rotini pasta

1 jar spaghetti sauce

1 jar water

mozzarella cheese (as much or little as you want)

put the pasta in a casserole or baking dish

add the jar of sauce and jar of water to the pasta

add as much cheese (when you're adding, keep in mind that you will also add cheese to the top of the pasta before you finish cooking it so you may not want to put too much in the mixture if you don't like a lot of cheese)

bake covered in a 350* oven for 45mins-1 hour or until pasta is soft. 10 minutes before the pasta is done, take it out of the oven and add cheese to the top and put back in the oven without being covered.

Best if served HOT!!!! yummm...melted cheese!!!!

Potato Cheese Soup-Tina this one's for you!!

2009-03-12T10:36:00.000-07:00

I used to make this all the time when I was living at home and my sisters loved it, my kiddos love it now!!!

You will need---

1 package (I use one when im making it just for my family, when I was living at home i used 2) Bear Creek Country Kitchens Potato Soup Mix (yup, Tina this is why I told you, you'd be surprized)!

4 or 5 medium potatoes (boil until soft-but not too soft because they will boil a little more once you put them in the soup)

as much frozen corn as you want (i use a lot because i like a lot of corn in my soup)

shredded cheese. i use the mexican mix that comes in the big bag from costco. you can use any kind of chedder cheese you want i just use that kind because its what i always have on hand.

again, use as much as you want, i like it cheesy but Brandon really doesn't so I don't put quit as much in the soup as i would like but then add a little on the top of my portion when i'm ready to eat.

salt and pepper to taste ( i like a lot of pepper)

That's it...

follow the directions on the package for making the soup and then add the potatoes, corn and cheese. I think the directions say to boil or simmer for 15 minutes. I do the 15 and then just keep it on warm until i'm ready to eat..

As long as the potatoes & corn are soft, and the cheese is melted...you're good to eat!!!!

*** you can sprinkle little bits of cheese or cooked bacon to the top

This is a good one and much easier than doing the entire thing from scratch....

Oven baked fries

2009-03-03T05:25:00.000-08:00

A healthier alternative to french fries!!!

4 medium sized potatoes ( i like red but have used all kinds)

peel if desired (i usually leave the peel on)

in mixing bowl combine....

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon thyme

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you could use any spices that you want, i add seasoning salt sometimes

cut the potatoes into 4ths or more

put potatoes in the bowl and coat with the seasoning mixture (you could do this in a baggie too!)

once potatoes are coated, place them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in preheated oven at 450* for 15 minutes. Take out and turn potatoes and bake another 15 minutes!!!

This recipe makes enough for my family of 4 with a few left over if you're feeding more than 4 double the recipe!!!!

Yum yum!!!

Snickerdoodles

2009-03-03T05:10:00.000-08:00

This is not my own recipe but it is one that I have mastered. I've been making these for as long as I can remember. This recipe is the reason why I have at least 3 things of Cream of Tartar in my pantry at all times......what's cream of tartar anyway??

Preheat oven to 375*

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

In a mixing bowl (i use a kitchen aid) beat the butter for 30 seconds. Add the 1 cup sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Beat till combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour.

Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour

Combine the 2 TBSP sugar & 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Shape dough into 1 inch balls & roll balls in the cinnamon, sugar mixture to coat. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. ( i usually push to dough down lightly with a fork but that's optional)

Bake in 375* oven for 10 to 11 minutes..

This recipe doesn't make very many cookies not even 2 dozen. I usually double the recipe unless i'm making them just for my family.

Carmel Popcorn

2009-02-27T16:47:00.000-08:00

This is my aunts recipe but as far as I know I am the only one besides her that makes it... so yummy!!!

2-3 quarts of popped popcorn for 1 recipe (a little tip i figure out, if you like your carmel corn soft, use less popcorn per recipe)

I make my own in an air popper and I don't add any butter or salt to it..

(i think my aunt buys the already popped butter popcorn that you can get from the grocery store either way is yummy)

2 cups light brown sugar

2 sitcks butter

1/2 cup corn syrup

1/4 teaspoon salt

mix and boil for 5 minutes stir so it doesn't stick

add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon baking soda

put the pop corn in a big baking pan ( i use one of those aluminum turkey pans that I can throw away when I am finished)

pour the carmel mixture over the popcorn stir

bake in a preheated 200* oven for 1 hour

***every 15 minutes take it out of the oven and stir***

mmmm mmmm good!!!

Paula Deen's Chicken Pot Pie with MY modifications

2009-02-27T09:23:00.000-08:00

2 chicken breasts

save 1 cup of the chicken stock (or use chicken broth from a can)

4 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup flour

1 cup whole milk ( i use 1%)

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper (Mitch thinks this is too much so i usually don't add the entire amount)

recipe doesn't call for it but i add a dash of poultry seasoning

2 9 inch pie crusts (i use marie calanders only because they are the cheapest, the recipe calls for refriderated foldable pie crusts)

i use fresh celery 2 stalks cut up, fresh carrots cut up as many as you want, and frozen corn {i like a lot of corn}

the recipe calls for two 15-ounce cans of mixed vegetables!!!yuck!!!

(if you use the fresh vege's like I do you may want to boil them first. i don't because i like them to be hard{i hate cooked carrots, but if they are hard i can eat them})

you can also add potatoes boil ahead of time 3 or 4 medium size

Boil the chicken and cut up to size you like.

Chop the veges while the chicken is boiling

In a small pot over medium heat melt the butter. When butter is melted, add the flour and whisk it until smooth. Slowly pour in the chicken stock and whisk until the sauce is thick. Add the milk and whisk until the sauce is boiling. Whisk in salt, pepper and seasoning. Turn off the heat!

Put the cut up chicken and all the veges along with the sauce in a bowl and mix together. Seperate the pie crusts and add the mixture to one. Carefully place the other crust on top and let it sit for a minute before trying to take the crust out of the pan. It should loosen up enough that you should be able to pull the pan off without hurting the crust. Once the crust is out, with a sharp knife cut 3 X's in the crust. The crust will be tall, don't worry it is ok!!!

Place in 375* oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the crust is brown and the filling is bubbling.

Let sit for about 10 minutes before cutting!

My Moms Rolls!!Yummy!!

2009-02-27T06:28:00.000-08:00

I haven't perfected this one yet but try it almost weekly!!! If i've ever made you rolls or brought rolls to an event, or you've had them at my house, this is the recipe I used!!!

2 1/2 cups milk. Heat until it form a film on the top

2-3 Tablespoons Yeast in in 1 cup warm water add 1 teaspoon sugar to the water (I always take the temp. of the water and make sure it is around 115 degrees)..let bubble

4 cups flour

add 1 cup sugar to the flour

2 tablespoons salt to the flour mixture

1 cube of butter add to hot milk

2 eggs beat and add to milk when cool

add the wet mix to the dry mix

add yeast

mix in more flour (about 4 more cups) until it is still a little bit sticky but can be handled {you probably want to knead some of the flour in}.

let raise until double in size...

roll out and cut into triangles. roll into crescents. (you can fold over and make parkerhouse or roll into 3 balls and put them in a muffin tin whatever you want).

place on baking sheet and let raise about 30-60 mins. or double in size

bake in pre-heated oven at 350* for 15 minutes. {sometimes I have the oven at 375, it depends on your oven and where you live}

*if you want you can spread soft butter on the dough after you have rolled it out before cutting the triangles

Hello!!!

2009-02-27T06:22:00.001-08:00

I've been asked by a lot of different people for specific recipes so I decided rather than emailing or printing them out for everyone I would put them here. Some are recipes that are my own,some are recipes that I have found and modified, some come from family. Feel free to use them and let me know what you think!!! If your looking for other recipes check out bloggerbuffet or family fun recipes.

ENJOY!!!