Monday, July 11, 2011

Cooks.com - Recipe - Chicken And Hash Brown Casserole

CHICKEN AND HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

1 cooked chicken (meat)
1 (2 lb.) bag hash browns
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 lb. or less of cut up Cheddar cheese
1 pt. sour cream
1 sm. onion, sliced
Salt and pepper
1 stick butter
2 c. crushed corn flakes

Mix all together, except butter and corn flakes. Melt butter and mix with cornflakes. Use for topping. Bake in 9 x 12 inch casserole at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hours or until good and bubbly. Can be prepared ahead and put in freezer (thaw first, then bake). Serves 12."

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

1 1/2c - elbow macaroni
3 tbsp - butter
2 tbsp - flour
2 c - milk
2 c - SHARP cheddar cheese cubed

Cook macaroni in boiling, lightly salted water per package directions for al dente; drain and set aside.
In pasta pan, melt butter' blend in flour'; stir until golden brown. Then slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Add cheddar cheese; stir in until melted. Toss in cooked macaroni and blend well.
Transfer to a lightly buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes."

Silvana's All-Purpose Flour Blend (For Gluten-Free cooking)

6 cups white rice flour, preferably Bob's Red Mill
3 cups tapioca flour (not starch!)
1 1/2 cups potato starch (preferably Bob's Red Mill)
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons xanthum gum, preferably Bob's Red Mill

In a large bowl, mix together and store in airtight container."

Apple-Brown Sugar Coffee Cake

1 cup pls 2 tsp Silvana's All-Purpose Flour

2 tsp baking powder*

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (remember to make sure they are dairy free IF you have a guest that's lactose intolerant ... this recipe would also work fine if you skipped them.)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 large eggs at room temp

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (I did them smaller than that)

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease (and I mean LIGHTLY) a 9 inch spring form pan or round cake pan. In large bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, baking powder and salt.

In a small bowl, toss together the remaining 2 tsp. of flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, chocolate chips, walnuts and cinnamon.

In another small bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar and remaining 1/4 cup bown sugar until smooth. Whisk in oil and vanilla. Stir into the flour mixture until just combined. Pour half the batter into prepared pan, and top with half the apples and half the chocolate chip mixture; repeat with remaining batter, apples and chocolate chip mixture. Bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan set on a wire rack.

* some gluten free folks are sensitive to baking powder (as I found out for myself!) So, in this case, substitute 1 tsp of baking powder with 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar + 1/4 tsp baking soda. I used this substitute in this recipe and it turned out great!

This was well work making and has become a family favourite! You wouldn't know you were eating something gluten and dairy free! Yummy! I think next time I may sub out the chocolate chips for butterscotch ones .. ummmmm.

Gluten-Free Corn Bread

1 cup of rice milk (I used Lactaid - was fine)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup Silvana's all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder*
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs at room temp
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 4.5 x 8.5 inch loaf pan (I made it in a 8x4 square pan). In small bowl, stir together milk and vinegar. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Stir in the milk mixture, eggs and oil until just blended; pour into prepared pan.

Bake until golden and toothpick comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan set on wire rack.

*Some gluten free folks are sensitive to baking powder. To sub out, 1 tsp baking powder = 1/2 tsp cream of tartar + 1/4 tsp baking soda. I used this sub in this recipe and it was great. Because this recipe calls for 1 tbsp, that equals 3xtsp. Turned out great!"

Gluten & Dairy Free Super Fudge Brownies

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted (remember to watch for milk ingredients!)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tbsp water
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs at room temp
1/2 cup Silvana's all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 8 inch square baking pan and line with a long piece of parchment paper, letting the ends hang over two sides of the pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted chocolate, cocoa powder, oil and water until smooth.

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs. Whisk in the chocolate mixture. Fold in the flour and salt until just combined; transfer to prepared pan and spread to edges. Bake until set and the brownie edges pull away slightly from the sides of the pan. 25 -28 minutes. Let cool in pan on wire rack."

Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

(See my edits below)

Ingredients

  • 1 wholeCut Up Fryer Chicken
  • 1 stick1/2 Cup Butter
  • 16 ounces, weightWhite Mushrooms, Sliced
  • ¼ cupsDry White Wine
  • Kosher Salt And Pepper
  • ¼ cupsFlour
  • 2 cupsChicken Broth (reserved From Chicken Or Canned)
  • 1-½ cupWhole Milk
  • ¼ cups(additional) Dry White Wine
  • 1 cupFreshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cupWhole Black Olives, Chopped
  • 1 teaspoonKosher Salt, Or To Taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Extra Cheese, For Sprinkling
  • 1 poundThin Spaghetti

Preparation Instructions

Place chicken in a pot of water and boil on medium-low heat for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and allow to cool slightly. Keep broth in pot.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Throw in mushrooms, add 1/4 cup white wine, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until liquid has totally evaporated. Remove mushrooms from skillet. Set aside.

Bring broth to a boil. Break spaghetti into thirds (shorter pieces). Add spaghetti pieces to boiling broth and cook. Drain when al dente. Remove meat from bones and shred until you have 2-plus cups of shredded chicken.

Return large skillet to medium-low heat. Add 6 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle flour over butter, whisking to combine. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes. Pour in 2 cups broth and whisk to combine. Pour in milk, additional 1/4 cup wine, salt and pepper to taste, then cook and bubble until thick. Turn off heat, add Parmesan cheese, and stir.

Add mushrooms, chicken, and chopped olives. Stir to combine and check seasonings. Add cooked spaghetti and stir.

Turn into a 9 x 13 casserole pan. Bake at 350 degrees or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve with salad and warm, crusty bread.

Danielle's Edits:

- I did NOT boil a whole chicken. Sorry, too lazy. I just cut up some chicken breasts (three to be exact), and cooked them up in the frying pan, and set them to the side.

- I didn't have wine, and it didn't make a difference. I just had to add a bit more broth.

- I added red onions for flavor.

- Next time, I'd go without the olives. I don't like them personally, but I wanted to see if the recipe needed them. It doesn't especially if you aren't a fan.

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cardamon (I subbed using Ginger and its fine, same amt)
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients. Add to butter mixture and stir until well blended. Add dried cranberries. Drop by teaspoonful onto parchment covered baking sheet. Bake about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool

The recipe states it makes 5 dozen cookies. I made mine a little bigger and it made only 4 dz but that is still a good amount. I may play around with this recipe sometime soon again and see how I could sub the flour, etc for a gluten free version.

They tasted really good! The recipe is from Food Network.com

For those of you with sugar, gluten, etc allergies, or diabetes (like me) I did substitute the white sugar for Splenda and it tasted fine. "

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

"Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
1 can - cream soup
1 c - mayo
1 egg, beaten
tbsp - dried chives
3 - 10oz bags of chopped frozen broccoli
8-10 oz of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl,
whisk together soup, mayo, egg and chives. Place frozen broccoli in a large bowl.
Break up broccoli. With a rubber spatula, scrape mixture on top of broccoli. Mix well.
Sprinkle on cheese and mix well. Spread in to baking dish. Smooth top.
Season with paprika, salt and pepper. Bake for 45-1 hr"

Sour Cream Enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 12 wholeCorn Tortillas
  • Canola Oil, For Frying
  • 1 can(20 Ounce) Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 cupsSour Cream
  • 3 cupsSharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
  • 1 cupSliced/chopped Green Onions
  • ½ teaspoonsGround Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoonsCayenne Pepper

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix together sour cream, green onions 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Heat enchilada sauce in a separate skillet or saucepan.

Using tongs, fry tortillas one at a time, for only about five to ten seconds per side (don’t allow to crisp.) Remove from oil, then dunk tortilla in enchilada sauce. Lay tortilla on a plate, then spoon a good two or three tablespoons of the sour cream mixture in the middle. Roll tortilla, then place face down in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas and sour cream mixture.

(If there’s any sour cream mixture left over, use it as a dip for tortilla chips!)

Cover the dish with the remaining cheese, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes until bubbly.

Serve immediately. Place a dollop of sour cream on each serving, then sprinkle on sliced green onions.

Danielle's Edits:

- I needed MORE enchilada sauce (P.S. If you make this, only Safeway carries enchilada sauce)

- I used flour tortillas instead of corn, and they didn't do well in the frying pan. I opted to just not do the dunking after about two.

- It's a little bland, so I added more spice.

- I also bough a chicken from the grocery store (pre-made ones), and added about a cup of shredded chicken to it. It was yum!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Beef Enchilada Casserole

1 lb. ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 can chopped green chilies

1 can cheddar cheese soup

1 cup chunky salsa

1 cup each mozzarella and cheddar cheese, divided

Catelli Express Oven-Ready lasagna noodles

2/3 cup water

Brown meat and onion until no longer pink. Add chilies, soup, salsa and 1/2 cup of each cheese. Stir until well mixed.

Layer in a 9x13 pan in this order: 1/3 dry noodles, 1/3 sauce. Do this two more times.

Drizzle water over top and top with remaining cheese.

Cover with foil and bake in 350-degree oven for 50 minutes. Once cooked let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Home Made Stuffing

Toast the Stuffing Bread

First preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Cut slices of bread into half inch cubes. You can use almost any kind of bread to make the stuffing mix.

Arrange the bread into a single layer on a baking sheet. Use your hands to separate any cubes that have stuck together. I use about 30 slices, but you can adjust it to make however much want. Remember that the bread will shrink down as it bakes.

Put the pans into the oven for about 45 minutes. Every 15 minutes, check on the cubes and mix them around, so that all sides get toasted. When they are done, take them out of the oven and let them slightly cool.

Prepare the Stuffing Seasoning

While the bread is cooking you can make the seasoning. Start by peeling a small onion. Mince half of the onion. Put 3 tablespoons into a bowl. Now add 2 teaspoons of garlic salt, a little pepper, 1/2 a cup of vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons of dried parsley flakes, and 3/4 of a teaspoon of ground sage.

Mix everything until the ingredients are well combined.

Season the Stuffing Bread

Take the cooled bread cubes and pour them into the bowl. Pour the mixture on top of the cubes. Toss the cubes so that they are evenly coated.

Store or Use the Stuffing

Place the stuffing mix in an airtight container and label it with the date. Store it in a cool, dry place and use it within 3 months.

Hearty Chicken and Noodle Casserole

1 can - condensed cream of mushroom soup

1/2c - milk

1/4 tsp - black pepper

1 c - frozen mixed vegetables

2c - cubed cooked chicken

1/4 of a 12 on package medium egg noodles (~2 cups) cooked and drained

1/4c - Parmesan cheese

1 - shredded cheddar cheese

Stir soup, milk, black pepper, vegetables, chicken, noodles and Parmesan cheese. Spoon into a casserole dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Stir and top with Cheddar cheese.

Three Cheese Baked Ziti with Spinach

1 box - tube shaped pasta (ziti)

1 bag - baby spinach leaves (4 cups washed)

1 jar Italian sauce

1 cup - ricotta cheese

1 cup - mozza cheese

3/4 cup - Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp - garlic powder

1/4 tsp - black pepper

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Add the spinach during the last minute of the cooking time. Drain. Return to saucepan. Stir in sauce, ricotta, 1/2 c of mozza cheese, 1/2 c Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and black pepper. Spoon pasta mixture into casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Beef and Rice Taco Casserole

1 lb - ground beef

1 can - condensed tomato soup

1 cup - salsa or pic-ante sauce

1/2 cup - milk

1/2 cup - uncooked instant white rice

1/2 cup - crushed tortilla chips

1/2 cup - shredded cheddar cheese

Brown beef in skillet, drain fat. Stir in soup, salsa, milk and rice into skillet. Spoon mixture into a casserole dish and cover with foil. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the chips around the edge of the casserole. Sprinkle middle with cheese.

Tuna Casserole

2c - cooked macaroni

1-2 cans of tuna, drained and chunked

1-2 cans of cream of mushroom soup

1 1/2c shredded cheddar cheese

(I also add chopped onions or dried chives, diced mushrooms or even peas. Sometimes all 3)

Mix together in a large bowl. Put into a casserole dish and cook for 20 min at 350 degrees.

Hamburger Soup

ground beef

1 med onion chopped fine

2 cups water

3 can consomme

1 can tomato soup

4 carrots chopped

1 bay leaf (i use dried basil)

3 sticks celery

parsley

1/2 tsp thyme

pepper to taste

3 tbsp barley


brown meat, sprinkle with paprika, montreal steak spice & oregano

add 1 pack lipton onion soup in stead of consomme

add diced/crushed tomatos & 1 can tom paste

add in a couple sun dried tomato's

add chopped garlic clove


Artisan Bread

3cups warm water

2 tbsps yeast

1tbsp coarse salt

6 1/2 cups flour. You can use whole wheat as well

Soak yeast in 1 cup warm water until soft



Mix 3 cups flour in 2cups warm water and then add yeast mixture . Add rest of flour and mix in bowl. Let sit in bowl overnight or up to 2 weeks . Put in cool place or fridge . Make sure the container hasa lid and is big enough for it to rise .


When ready to use cut off a piece and shape.

Don't use bread pans. Can be shaped into oval round loaf .

I have made 2 oval loaves and put them on my large cookie sheet on parchment. Let rise for 40 minutes . Heat oven to 450. Place pan of water on bottom rack . Bake for 30 minutes and do not open oven until time is up . If it looks too pale I have added another 5 minutes.

You can add whatever you like to the dough. Olives garlic cheese raisins spices nuts onions sun dried tomatoes nuts you get the idea

A little Taste of Thai

1/2 cup chicken broth (you can do low fat)

1/4 cup peanut butter (you can do low fat)

2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

2 tbsp basil, chopped

1 tbsp sugar

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

12 oz fettuccine

4 boneless chicken breasts

1 large red pepper

2 cups snow peas, cut in half

Combine first 8 ingredients and blend for sauce. Cook noodles. Cook chicken. When chicken is ready add red pepper and snow peas. Cook for a few minutes.. add sauce, simmer for 5 & serve over noodles!

Eat More Bars

3/4 cup honey

1 cup peanut butter

10 large marshmallows (or handfuls of mini's that look like 10 biggies)

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

3 cups rice krispies

1 cup salted peanuts


Directions:

I use crunchy peanut better and I use the regular chocolate chips, not the milk chocolate ones. I have tried it with the milk chocolate and it is just not quite right. Too milky. I also chop the peanuts up.

Melt together honey, peanut butter and marshmallows. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Add rice krispies and peanuts. Pat firmly into a greased loaf pan. Let cool. Slice and enjoy. Don't let it get too set before you cut it or it is a tad difficult.