Monday, July 27, 2009

Crab Dip


1 8oz package softened cream cheese
1 6 oz package frozen crab meat, thawed, or 1 6 oz package frozen shrimp, thawed
1/4 c mayonnaise
1/4 c Miracle whip
1 small onion, grated
1 T prepared mustard
1 t tabasco
4 T parsley flakes

mix and chill for at least 1 hour.

Almond Bacon Cheese Spread


1/4 c chopped toasted almonds
3 strips crisp Bacon, crumbled
1 C grated cheese
1 T chopped green onions
1/4 C mayonnaise
1/8 t salt
red pepper to taste

Mix and serve at room temperature

Everyday Pimento Cheese


1/2 lb extra sharp vermont white cheddar
1/2 lb extra sharp new york (orange) cheddar
1 7 oz jar pimentos, drained and finely chopped.
1/2 t ground pepper
cayenne pepper to taste (may omit)
salt to taste
2/3 C mayonnaise

finely grate cheese into a large bowl. Using a fork, stir in pimentos & black pepper. Season with cayenne & salt. Stir in mayo, mashing with a fork until relatively smooth. Scrape spread into a crock or jar and chill at least 2 hours. Makes about 3 cups

Stuffed Eggs - Aunt L


Halve 6 hard-cooked eggs length wise; remove yolks and mash. Blend with 2 T mayonnaise, 1 t. vinegar, 1/2 t salt, dash of pepper, 1/4 t paprika and 1/2 t dry mustard. Refill whites, using pastry tube.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Mom's Cream of Tomato Soup



2 1/2 C tomato juice
3/4 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 C milk

Hat tomato juice to a boil. Put in soda, will foam at first. Put in milk. Heat but don't boil. Add about 1 1/2 tsp. butter.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Crock Pot Chicken & Noodles

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 cups chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) bag of uncooked egg noodles
Directions

Salt & pepper chicken breasts, and brown in skillet. Place in crockpot.
Cover chicken with both cans of soup.
Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours,or until cooked through and tender.
Meanwhile,boil noodles according to package directions.
Shred chicken,return to slow-cooker.
Add chicken broth and cooked noodles,mix well.
Serve warm.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Mom's 1-2-3-4 Cake

1 C butter
1 C milk
2 C sugar
3 C flour
4 eggs
3 t. baking powder
1 t vanilla
1 pinch salt

Cream butter and sugar stir in beaten egg yolks, sift dry ingredients 3 times and add alternately with milk. Last, add egg whites