1/2 c milk
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c warm water
1/4 c shortening
3 1/2 T yeast
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups flour
Scald milk, add shortening to melt, then cool to lukewarm.
Add water and yeast, let proof.
Add sugar, salt, and beaten eggs, mix well. Add some flour and beat, then let rise 10 minutes.
Add the rest of flour, knead 10 minutes.
Let rise until double, about 1 hour.
Roll out and cut rolls, then let rise in greased pans until light.
Bake at 350 no longer than 20 minutes.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Asian Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, spiralized
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1 T sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
- 1/2 red pepper, sliced thinly
Directions
- Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.
- Whisk the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved; add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.
- Rinse salt off the cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with the sliced red chile peppers. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter or oil
- 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/2" thick.
- Beat together milk and egg.
- Coat chicken in milk/ egg mixture, then dredge in bread crumbs, followed by flour.
- In skillet, heat oil to medium-high
- Cook chicken in oil until crust is browned.
- Place in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, until juices run clear.
- Remove and keep warm.
- Add wine to skillet and deglaze.
- Stir in cream and pimentos; boil and stir for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat.
- Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper.
- Stir sauce and cook until heated through.
- Pour mixture over chicken and serve with pasta.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Chicken Tortilla Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced finely
- 1 jalapeno
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 32 ounces (4 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1- 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes and juice
- 1.5- 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 1/2 cups corn
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika may be substituted)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional and to taste
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely minced
Saute onion, jalapeno until soft. Add garlic ,stir.
Add chicken broth, tomatoes, black beans, chicken, corn, lime juice, and spices.
Boil 5-10 minutes.
Add sour cream, cheese, avocado, tortilla strips to taste.
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Hot Fudge for ice cream
Ekho
1oz unsweetened baking chocolate
3 T margarine
1 cup sugar
1/2 c heavy cream (Paula used 1cup)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 t vanilla
Melt butter and chocolate together. Gradually stir in sugar. Add cream, then corn syrup. Bring to a boil for 3 min, then add vanilla. take off heat. Pour over ice cream
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Skinny Kung Pao (from Skinnytaste)

KUNG PAO CHICKEN ZOODLES FOR TWO
5 Freestyle Points 277 calories
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes
Kung Pao Chicken Zoodles For Two without the guilt (under 300 calories), because I replaced the noodles with zoodles (zucchini noodles) and the results were fantastic!!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 medium zucchini, about 8 oz each, ends trimmed
- 1 teaspoon grapeseed or canola oil
- 6 oz skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ground ginger
- 2 tbsp crushed dry roasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced scallions along diagonal
FOR THE SAUCE:
- 1 1/2 tbsp reduced soy sauce (tamari for gluten free)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp hoisin sauce
- 2 1/2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tbsp Sambal Oelek Red Chili Paste (or more to taste)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
DIRECTIONS:
- Using a spiralizer with the thickest noodle blade, or a mandolin fitted with a julienne blade, cut the zucchini into long spaghetti-like strips. If using a spiralizer, use kitchen scissors to cut the strands into pieces that are about 6 to 8 inches long so they’re easier to eat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, balsamic, hoisin, water, red chili paste, sugar and cornstarch; set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat oil in a large, deep nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add sesame oil, garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the bell pepper, stir in soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened and bubbling, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in zucchini noodles and cook, mixing for about two minutes until just tender and mixed with the sauce. If it seems dry, don’t worry the zucchini will release moisture which helps create a sauce. Once cooked, mix in chicken and divide between 2 bowls (about 2 cups each) and top with peanuts and scallions.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Yield: 2 servings, Serving Size: scant 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving:
- Freestyle Points: 5
- Points +: 7
- Calories: 277 calories
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
- Sodium: 725mg
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 24g
Friday, January 12, 2018
Runzas (School Cafeteria Style)
4 1/2 to 5 cups flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 T yeast
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs (room temp)
Measure 2 cups flour into a bowl. Stir in sugar, salt, and yeast. Scald milk, add water and shortening (stir to melt). Cool to lukewarm. Pour into flour mixture and stir. Add eggs and beat at low speed 1/2 minute, then on high speed for 3 minutes. Stir in the rest of the flour and knead until smooth. Cover with moist towel and let rest 20 minutes.
1 lb ground beef
1/2 medium onion
2 c. chopped cabbage
2 T butter
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Brown beef and onions. Wilt cabbage in butter, add to beef mixture with salt and pepper.
Roll dough very thin and cut into 6 inch squares. Place 3 T meat mixture in center of each square. Pinch edges to seal. Place smooth side up on a greased baking sheet (or parchment paper, much easier cleanup). Let raise 40-60 minutes, until indentation remains when lightly pressed with finger.
Bake 350 for 20 minutes.
Recipe from Lona Faubion (Louisville cafeteria lady extraordinaire)
Servings: 16ish
Calorie Count: 150 each (based on 16 pieces of dough, 1/3 cup filling)
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 T yeast
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs (room temp)
Measure 2 cups flour into a bowl. Stir in sugar, salt, and yeast. Scald milk, add water and shortening (stir to melt). Cool to lukewarm. Pour into flour mixture and stir. Add eggs and beat at low speed 1/2 minute, then on high speed for 3 minutes. Stir in the rest of the flour and knead until smooth. Cover with moist towel and let rest 20 minutes.
1 lb ground beef
1/2 medium onion
2 c. chopped cabbage
2 T butter
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Brown beef and onions. Wilt cabbage in butter, add to beef mixture with salt and pepper.
Roll dough very thin and cut into 6 inch squares. Place 3 T meat mixture in center of each square. Pinch edges to seal. Place smooth side up on a greased baking sheet (or parchment paper, much easier cleanup). Let raise 40-60 minutes, until indentation remains when lightly pressed with finger.
Bake 350 for 20 minutes.
Recipe from Lona Faubion (Louisville cafeteria lady extraordinaire)
Servings: 16ish
Calorie Count: 150 each (based on 16 pieces of dough, 1/3 cup filling)
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