The Best Zucchini Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup wheat flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (opt)
  

Directions:

1. Grease two 8x4" pans. Preheat oven to 325*.
2. Sift flours, salt, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and nutmeg together.
3. Beat eggs, oil, applesauce, vanilla and sugars together. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
4. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove the bread from the pan and completely cool.
   

Campfire Cherry Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 Iron campfire sandwich maker or as many as needed.
• Cherry Pie Filling in the Can, more than one can may be needed.
• White Bread as many loafs or slices needed for eaters.
• Butter

Directions:

1. Butter two pieces of bread on the outside only. 
2. Place first piece of bread in iron maker with butter side down. 
3. Then place about 2 spoonfuls or amount satisfying to you of cherry filling on bread. 
4. Then place the other piece of bread on the cherry filling with butter on top. 
5. Close the iron sandwich maker and roast over an open fire, flipping sides while checking the cherry pie.
6. When both outer sides of the bread are toasted, your cherry pie is complete and ready for removal. Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top and ENJOY!

Honey Soy Baked Chicken

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons honey
• 4 cloves of garlic; minced (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3 pounds (approximately) chicken thighs (or preferred chicken meat)
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Mix first 6 ingredients together in a large plastic zip-top storage bag. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the chicken to plastic bag making sure to coat each piece.
3. Place chicken in baking dish along with sauce/marinade or leave in large plastic bag to marinate in the refrigerator.
4. When ready to cook, in a baking dish, bake chicken in a 425° oven for 25 minutes with the skin side up. Turn the chicken and cook another 15 minutes. Then turn the chicken again to skin side up and finish cooking for another 10 minutes to crisp up the skin. Cook until internal temperature of chicken reads 165°F.

From TidyMom.net

We love this recipe!

Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream Floats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups carbonated water, chilled
• 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
• Chocolate syrup
• 14 scoops chocolate ice cream
• Whipped cream in a can
• 7 maraschino cherries

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Cool. Stir in carbonated water and cherry juice.
2. Drizzle chocolate syrup in each of seven chilled glasses. Place two scoops of ice cream in each glass. Pour carbonated water mixture over ice cream; top each with whipped cream and a cherry. Serve immediately. Yield: 7 servings.

from Simple and Delicious magazine 

Strawberry Butter

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
• 1/4 cup strawberry or favorite fruit preserves (I used fresh chopped strawberries)

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar and preserves.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat at medium speed until fluffy.
3. Store in container with tight-fitting lid in refrigerator up to two weeks. Makes 3/4 cup.

Pizza Rollers

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg (10 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  
• 18 sliced pepperoni
• 6 sticks mozzarella cheese
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425*. Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Roll out pizza dough on baking sheet to form 9x12 inch rectangle. Cut pizza dough into 6 (4.5x4 inch) rectangles. Spread about 1 tbsp sauce over center third of each rectangle. Top with 3 slices pepperoni and stick of mozzarella cheese. Bring ends of dough together over cheese, pinching to seal. Place, seam side down, on prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake in center of oven 10 minutes or until golden brown.
   

Purple Cows

Ingredients:

• 3 cups frozen vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup thawed frozen grape juice concentrate (undiluted)
  
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  

Directions:

1. Blend together ingredients in a blender.
2. Enjoy!
   

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Creamy Turkey with Noodles

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. egg noodles
• 2.5 cups turkey, cooked and cubed
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 - 1 can of milk (empty soup can)
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  

Directions:

1. Cook noodles according to package. Combine noodles, turkey, soup, milk, salt and pepper.
2. Place in 7x11" pan. Cover and cook at 350* for 30-35 minutes. Uncover last 5-10 minutes.

*I didn't really measure, I just dumped, so I'm guessing on the turkey and noodles amount.

Easy Apple Turnovers

Ingredients:

• 1 package frozen Puff Pastry, thawed
  
• 1 can Apple Pie Filling
• 3 TB butter, melted
• 2 TB sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  

Directions:

1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry sheet. Cut each into four squares.
2. Spoon 1/4 cup apple pie filling into the center of each square; fold diagonally in half and press edges to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, combine the butter, sugar and cinnamon; brush over pastry. Bake at 400° for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown.

Pizza Pockets

(photo courtesy of Mckmama)

Ingredients:

• premade pie crust
• spaghetti sauce
• fresh mozzarella cheese
  
• pepperoni
• egg white
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. Spread some pie crusts out. Use a platter or cookie sheet or cutting board if you want.
   
3. Use a pizza cutter to divide the crusts into six parts each.
4. Spread a little spaghetti sauce on each piece.
5. Put a hunk of fresh mozzarella cheese on half of the pieces.
6. Put some pepperoni on the other halves.
7. Lay the halves on top of each other.
8. Fold over the edges to make little pockets. Vent the tops with a knife. Coat each with a little bit of egg white.
9. Bake at 350 until golden brown.
   

White Chocolate Chip and Cranberry Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

1. PREHEAT oven to 375° F.
2. COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and cranberries. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
3. BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Easy Pralines

Ingredients:
•24 graham cracker squares
•1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
•1/2 cup butter or margarine
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°. Arrange graham crackers in single layer in ungreased 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan. Heat brown sugar and margarine to boiling; boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over graham crackers, spreading evenly; sprinkle with pecans. Bake until bubbly, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into squares.

Cheeseburger Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz) Campbell's Cheddar Cheese Soup *
  
• 1 can (10 1/2 oz) Campbell's Beef Broth
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta
  

Directions:

1. Cook beef in skillet until browned. Pour off fat.
2. Add soup, broth, water, ketchup and pasta. Heat to a boil. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until done, stirring often.

*Homemade Cheddar Cheese Soup
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black or white pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar or smoky flavor Cheddar cheese

Melt butter; remove from heat. Stir in flour and seasonings. Gradually add milk, stirring until well mixed. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Cook for 5 minutes longer; add cheese. Stir until smooth and well blended.

Apple Cranberry Bread

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups tart apples, peeled and diced
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°;grease a 9"x5"x3" loaf pan.
2. Beat oil, eggs, and vanilla; combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, cloves,salt, baking soda and baking powder; beat into the egg mixture; stir in apples, cranberries and nuts.
3. Pour into loaf pan and bake 60-70 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean; cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove loaf from pan and cool on wire rack.