Deb Cooks!

Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies--with a surprise!

2011-11-30T18:46:00.003-07:00

I thought I would try my hand at bean cookies. The dough was a hit so hopefully the cookies will be too. These lovely things are 117 calories a piece if you make 36 of them. Woo hoo! 1 cup white beans, whole (rinsed and drained if canned) 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs ( 2 T egg powder and 4 T water) Maybe even a little more water--they are a bit chewy... 1 tsp vanilla

Death By Chocolate Beans?

2011-08-23T00:05:00.001-06:00

So I went through my food storage the other day. I have a ton and I mean tons of beans. I couldn't believe how much there was! So I am going to start experimenting. Thankfully I have resources. Check out this link for Death by Chocolate cookies! Look sooo yummy, I am going to go try them. Let me know what you think! Check it out here...

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

2011-07-14T16:22:00.000-06:00

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese The perfect comfort food. 1quart water 3 tsp Salt 3 1/2 cups macaroni 1 tsp onion grated 4 cups grated cheddar cheese 2 tsp mustard 2 cups milk 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Measure water, salt, macaroni, and onion into large non stick skillet. Cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is tender and water is absorbed. Add cheese, mustard,

Chicken Tortilla Soup

2011-04-13T13:12:00.000-06:00

If you are wondering what to do with leftover refried beans, or want just an easy recipe that uses your food storage, here is the one for you! Full of fiber, and very tasty this recipe is really easy and sure to please. Chicken Tortilla Soup 2 cans, 14.5 oz, Diced tomatoes 1 4.5 oz can diced green chiles 2 cans 14.5 oz chicken broth (2 cups water, 2 tsps chicken base) 1 can 14.5 oz whole

Chow Mein Casserole

2011-03-15T18:17:00.001-06:00

This is yet another staple from my childhood. So good with yummy veggies on the side! Usually I make it with the option of the extra rice. I love rice! But in the interest of time I didn't today. Try it and let me know what you think! Chow Mein Casserole 1 lb hamburger browned and drained 1Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp dry onion 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1-1/2 cups water 1/2 cup rice Combine

Dinner tonight: Enchiladas

2010-10-19T15:56:00.002-06:00

Since this is a forcast post, I will put up pictures later, not like I have been putting up a ton of pics lately anyway... I really like enchiladas in fact I have multiple recipes that I alternate. I will put up the two I use the most. The first is a more cheesy version with a salsa taste. The second is more of the creamy sauce. Both are very good! Chicken Enchiladas 2 cups cooked chopped

Chicken Oriental salad

2010-09-22T10:09:00.000-06:00

My aunt used to bring this salad to most family occasions. I just remember being so amazed that the cabbage tasted so good with the ramen! Very tasty and slightly addicting salad! Chicken Oriental Salad 2 chicken breast halves 2 TB slivered almonds, toasted if desired * 1/2 head cabbage, finely chopped (about 4 c) 2 green onions, sliced 1 pkg Ramen oriental noodles chicken flavor 2 Tbsp

Hamburger Minestrone Soup

2010-09-22T09:57:00.002-06:00

Yet again a staple food from growing up. Very hearty and tasty. You can whip up this whole thing and then freeze leftovers for when you just want some yummy soup! (Oh I always have a piece of toast, homemade of course, with cheese on it to dip in. MMMMM!) Go ahead and crockpot this too... Hamburger Minestrone Soup 1 lb ground beef 1 c onions, chopped 2 medium potatoes, cubed 2 c sliced

A Quick Fruit Cobbler

2010-09-15T16:49:00.000-06:00

This is sooo tasty. You can use whatever fruit you have on hand and mix and match as you desire. For this version I used Blueberries and Raspberries. It is so fast and easy and the kids think it is funny that you put the fruit on the top. So fun! A Quick Fruit Cobbler 4 cups fruit of your choice, frozen, canned, or fresh1 cup Flour1 cup Sugar1 cup Milk2 tsp baking powder1/2 cup butter Preheat

Zucchini Dinner

2010-07-28T16:42:00.000-06:00

Possibly my most favorite zucchini main meal. A definite staple while we were growing up. 1 pkg Stove Top stuffing mix 3 cup zucchini, diced or grated 1/4 onion, diced or grated 1 c carrots, dicd or grated 2 Tbsp margarine or butter 1 tsp salt Mix together: 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 c sour cream 1 cup chicken or turkey, cut up 1 cup grated cheese Melt maragrine in bottom of pan and

Tamale Pie

2010-07-28T16:36:00.000-06:00

Another great way to use zucchini. If you want the quick version of this you can just use premade chili... 1/2 lb browned ground beef 1/2 c onion 1/2 c chopped green peopper 2 cups shredded zucchini 1/4 c diced black olives (optional) 2 c cooked lentils 1 c corn (optional) 1 c tomato sauce 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin 3 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp salt (optional) 2 c grated

Meat Pasties

2010-07-28T16:31:00.001-06:00

These are a bit like hot pockets only homemade. I didn't care for them as a child but have grown fonder as I have gotten older. I would try mozzerella cheese if you aren't a swiss fan, it could change the whole experience. 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 c shredded cabbage 2 c shredded zucchini 1 tsp minced garlic 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 2 tsp basil swiss cheese frozen texas rolls, thawed

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

2010-07-28T16:27:00.001-06:00

This chocolate cake is a great way to eat zucchini! It is a very tasty cake. I tried it once with all whole wheat flour and agave nectar for the sugar--ummmm, don't waste your time. Hubby actually said it was worthless. I have to admit it was extremely heavy! I will work on substitutions and try again some other day! Enjoy this one! 1/2c butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp soda 1/2 tsp baking

Creamy Chicken Soup

2010-07-17T15:44:00.002-06:00

This recipe is a tasty creamy soup. If you leave out the cheese it saves you 200 calories a serving. But then this soup wouldn't be nearly as good! I am a cheese lover I guess. It sure warms the soul on a cold day, and is quite easy. I adapted it to use my powdered milk, but if you prefer regular milk just use 4 cups instead of the powdered and water. Let me know what you think! Creamy

Vanilla Cake

2010-07-12T17:35:00.000-06:00

This recipe I found in the Penzey Spice catalog, and then I tweaked it a bit for healthy fair. It tastes fabulous with strawberries. The original recipe isn't online right now, but I am sure it will be there eventually. They have such good spices. Mmmmmm Here is my version: 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 T Apple sauce, a little

Black Bottom Banana Bars

2010-05-14T10:25:00.000-06:00

A fantastic combination of banana bread and chocolate. Who can beat that? I have found that the easiest way to mash the bananas is with the beaters as I put them in. I used to do it with a fork before hand, but I am a lazy cook! Use the extremely ripe-black on the outside bananas as they give the best flavor. Another trick is to put the bananas you don't want to throw out into the freezer

Texas Cake

2010-05-13T16:14:00.001-06:00

OOOOOH Yummy! And fast too! This cake is probably what made my husband fall in love with me. If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I think it is also why I gained at least 20 lbs in the first year of our marriage. Texas cake is a chocolate lovers dream. Fudgy frosting, soft cake--the ultimate in comfort food. Perhaps that is why I have not made it that often since I have been

I have followers!

2010-05-04T10:19:00.002-06:00

Thank you my followers! I am glad that someone is actually looking at my blog! I will keep putting up recipes!

Mom's Chicken Fajitas

2010-05-04T10:18:00.000-06:00

Ohhhh, so good! These are the best fajitas! What really makes them the best is the southwest seasoning we use from Penzey's spices. They are good with chili powder but the Southwest seasoning makes them that much better! We have cooked these on the smoker, bbq, and under the broiler. The bbq by far makes them the most tasty but all versions are good! We usually make extra and have the

5-7 layer bean dip

2010-05-01T12:36:00.000-06:00

Yes I realize that it has been a very long time since I have posted on here. I have a good excuse I promise! We bought a house, moved and sold our old house all within two months. It went very quickly but of course only after about 8 months of waiting on the house we bought. So I promise I will make up for my absence... 5-7 layer bean dip. Why is it 5-7? Because my husband hates onions,

Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches

2010-02-17T16:02:00.001-07:00

My husband had never eaten one of these until he met me. One of the exotic foods I introduced him to. Reubens are great and really easy. By my calculations it was about 400 calories for the sandwich using low fat swiss cheese. First cook a corned beef--the best we have found are from Costco or Sams club. Put it in a crockpot on high with a little water and the seasoning packet for at least

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu and Shirley Caziers Chicken

2010-02-11T11:17:00.000-07:00

This is a fantastic recipe that is a version of one I usually make called Shirley Caziers Chicken. I found this on the everyday food storage website, take a look if you want to see how she did it. I have made a few variations of my own. When I made it I used Magic mix which is a combination of Powdered milk, butter and cornstarch that you can use in place of cream soups. Check out this link

Meatloaf

2010-02-05T14:39:00.002-07:00

I ate this meatloaf quite frequently growing up. It was a little drier than I remember, but then I was a little skimpy on the topping, I usually double the topping recipe as it is my favorite part. This also made more than I remember and I put it in two loaf pans, I think it would have been better in just one pan--thicker. Try it and enjoy. It is great for sandwiches the next day too! 2

Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

2010-01-28T14:01:00.000-07:00

According to my husband, this is the only chocolate chip cookie worth making. It certainly is very good!! If you chill the dough before baking they turn out just like the break and bakes only better because there are no preservatives! Enjoy!!