Jan 10, 2011

Lissa's Asian Coleslaw

Mix the following dry ingredients in bowl:
1 pkg. cole slaw mix
1 c. sunflower seeds
2 pkgs Chicken Raemen Noodles, crushed (save seasoning packets for the dressing)
1 pkg. slivered almonds
1 bunch green onions, chopped

Mix the following dressing ingredients. Toss with cole slaw just before serving:
1/3 c. canola oil
1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)
1/3 c. rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
2 seasoning pkgs from raemen noodles
1 tbsp soy sauce
(I usually add some minced garlic too)

Jan 5, 2011

Pioneer Woman's Restaurant Style Salsa

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Ingredients
  • 1 can (28 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes With Juice
  • 2 cans (10 Ounce) Rotel (diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies)
  • ¼ cups Chopped Onion
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced
  • 1 whole Jalapeno, Quartered And Sliced Thin
  • ¼ teaspoons Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • ½ cups Cilantro (more To Taste!)
  • ½ whole Lime Juice

Preparation Instructions

Combine whole tomatoes, Rotel, onion, jalapeno, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you’d like—I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed.
Refrigerate salsa for at least an hour. Serve with tortilla chips or cheese nachos

Dec 14, 2010

Easy OREO Truffles

What You Need

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg.  (1 lb. 2 oz.) OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 4-1/4 cups), divided
2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
MIX cream cheese and 3 cups cookie crumbs until well blended.
SHAPE into 48 (1-inch) balls. Dip in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

as written on KraftRecipes.com

Sep 28, 2010

Easy Homemade Gravy


Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • A palmful of poultry seasoning
  • Salt and pepper
Preparation
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sprinkle with the flour. Let bubble for 30 seconds, then slowly whisk in the stock until smooth. Bring to a simmer, then add the poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until thickened.

Simple Cherry Salad


Ingredients
  • 1 box lemon jello
  • 1 box cherry jello
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1 21oz can cherry pie filling
Directions
Disolve jello in boiling water, add pineapple and cherry pie filling. Chill until firm.