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Apple Crisp W/Laura's Oat Topping
By DDownes
9x13 apple crisp
- Approximately 6 C. sliced apples
- 1-2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2-3/4 C. sugar
- Topping:
- 3/4 C. melted butter
- 2 1/4 C. oats
- 3/4 C. flour
- 1 1/2 C. brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Shrimp Dip (Cold)
By DDownes
from Brenda/Micki Sharpe
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 4 oz. can Tiny Shrimp (Chicken of the Sea)
- 1/3 C. mayo
- 3 T. chili sauce
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 ½ tsp. onion juice
- 1/4 ¼ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 ¼ C. minced onion
Chicken and Hashbrown Casserole
By DDownes
Thaw hashbrowns and place in ungreased 9x13 pan
- 1 (32 oz.) pkg hash browns
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 ¼ tsp. pepper
- 4 C. diced and cooked chicken
- 1 C. sour cream
- 2 C. chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped onion
- 2 tsp. chicken boullion granules
- 2 C. shredded cheddar or Colby jack cheese
Pork-Cafe Rio
By DDownes
from www.the-Girl-Who-Ate-Everything
- 7-8 lbs. pork roast (Do a 3-4 lb pork roast if you are just doing your family)
- 4 cups root beer
- 5 (8oz) cans tomato sauce
- 4 T molasses or honey
- 3 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 - 3 cups brown sugar
- pepper to taste
- 4 tsp. cumin
Morning Glory Muffins
By DDownes
not tried yet
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 apple, peeled and grated
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup oil
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup coconut
Lemony Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
By DDownes
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray
- 1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz reduced fat cream cheese
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- 3 c fresh or partially thawed frozen blueberries
Veggie Pizza Squares
By DDownes
Roll crescents rolls into pan (9x13 or jelly roll pan) and bake according to package
- 2 8 oz. cans crescent rolls
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 ½ C. sour cream, or just little more
- 1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch mix
Garlic Fries
By DDownes
1. Preheat oven to 225°C/440° F
- 8 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 6 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 russet potatoes (about 8oz each), each cut into 12 wedges
- 3 T. cornstarch/cornflour
- 1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Chicken-Sweet and Spicy, Crock Pot
By DDownes
Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker
- 1 pound (about 2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (14-ounce) can petite or regular diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add more if you like extra heat - with this amount it is mild enough for my kids to eat it up but spicy enough to help offset the sweetness)
Lemon Lush
By DDownes
Place crust in bottom of 9 x 13 pan
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 1/2 1 ½ sticks butter
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- First Layer:
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1 cup confectionary sugar
- Second Layer:
- 2 pkgs. Instant lemon pudding
- 3 cups milk
- Topping:
- Rest of cool whip