Cookin' with Hope of Christ

Blueberry French Toast

2010-10-17T20:23:00.001-04:00

2 cups skim milk (I use 1 1/2 c.)
1 1/2 cups egg substitute (I use real eggs...about 4 or more...or a combination of eggs/egg whites)
2 t. vanilla extract
cinnamon
12 slices bread
3/4 cup blueberries (I use more)
powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 400. Whisk milk, eggs, & vanilla. Dip 6 slices of bread into bowl and line bottom of greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Place blueberries on top. Repeat with remaining slices of bread and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned. Serve with powdered sugar sprinkled on top. 6 servings.

Vegetable and Sausage Skillet Supper

2010-10-11T10:04:00.002-04:00

8oz. kielbasa ( or enough for your family) I use 2 pkgs.
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 med. onions chopped
2 med. zucchini diced
1 lg. red bell pepper seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups brown rice, cooked
1 cup or can of black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup water

Cook keilbasa in lg. skillet over med. high heat until lightly browned. transfer to a plate.
Add oil to pan. Add onions, zucchini, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, oregano and salt. Cook, stirring, until onions are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice, beans and water. cook, stirring until heated through, about 4 minutes. Add the reserved kielbasa and season with hot sauce, if you want. I add shredded cheese, mix it in and let it melt.

Time Flies...

2010-09-21T08:55:00.001-04:00

Well, it's been a while since any recipes were posted, but Meg's Hush Puppies NEEDED to be shared with the world. So good...so good. Enjoy!

Bacon-Tomato Dip

2010-09-21T08:52:00.000-04:00

Ingredients
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped
• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Assorted crackers

Directions
• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
Stir
• in the tomato, bacon, basil and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until
needed.
• Serve with crackers
16 servings

Meg's Hush Puppies

2010-09-21T08:50:00.001-04:00

2 ½ c. self rising flour
1 c. white cornmeal
2/3 c. sugar
1 T. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 egg
1 ¼ c. water
¼ c. milk

Mix first five ingredients thoroughly; add egg and blend well.
Combine
milk with cold water and pour over dry ingredients. Mix gently but
quickly, just enough to blend everything together. Allow to rest for
ten minutes at room temperature. Drop by rounded tablespoons into 325
degree vegetable oil. Fry, rolling frequently, until golden brown,
6-8
minutes.

Pick-A-Fruit Cobbler

2009-06-02T19:32:00.002-04:00

1 stick margarine or butter
Melt in 9x13 pan in 350 degree oven

1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
Mix these ingredients together and pour over melted butter.

1 Can fruit pie fillin
Arrange over batter and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake for 1 hour. Done!

Crockpot Chicken Parmigana

2009-02-17T10:55:00.003-05:00

6 skinless/boneless chicken breasts
1 egg
salt/pepper to taste
1 cup Italian bread crumbs (or plain with Italian seasonings added)
2-4T butter
1 jar spaghetti sauce

Beat egg and and salt & pepper. Dip chicken into egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Saute in butter until browned on each side. Place in crockpot. Cover with spaghetti sauce. Cook low 6-8 hours. Serve over spaghetti. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

White Chicken Chili

2008-06-25T20:54:00.003-04:00

6 skinless chicken thighs
1 onion, sliced
1 can chicken broth
1 t. salt
pepper
oregano to taste
2 cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1-2 cans corn

Place onion on bottom of crockpot. Add chicken. (I also add 1-2 boneless chicken breasts because I like mine a bit meatier.) Add chicken broth and seasonings. Cook low all day or high 5-6 hours. Remove chicken from bone and shred. Add beans and corn and allow to cook on high for 30 minutes. Can add hot sauce for a little spice. A great meal with corn bread and salad.

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

2008-06-25T20:47:00.004-04:00

Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce

Place chicken breasts in crockpot. (Mine are usually still frozen) Add about 1-2 cups BBQ sauce. Cook on low all day or high for at least 4 hours. Shred with fork. (May be watery, allow to cook for another 20 minutes or so to absorb.) Serve on potato sandwich rolls. Great served with fresh green beans and jello salad.

Owen's Hush Puppies

2008-04-01T12:26:00.000-04:00

2 ½ c. self rising flour
1 c. white cornmeal
2/3 c. sugar
1 T. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 egg
1 ¼ c. water
¼ c. milk

Mix first five ingredients thoroughly; add egg and blend well. Combine milk with cold water and pour over dry ingredients. Mix gently but quickly, just enough to blend everything together. Allow to rest for ten minutes at room temperature. Drop by rounded tablespoons into 325 degree vegetable oil. Fry, rolling frequently, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.

Pintos in the Crock Pot

2008-04-01T12:20:00.001-04:00

Put 1 pound of dried pintos in the crock pot
Fill with water or broth.
Add cumin, salt, pepper and a bunch of fresh garlic.
Turn crock pot on high and cook all day. About ½ hour before serving add a stick of butter.

I love to serve these with hushpuppies or corn bread, slaw and diced onions. We also like to garnish it with sour cream and shredded cheese. This is a favorite for the whole family. Then with the leftover beans you can make burritos or taco salad on another night.

Cuban Sandwich Recipe

2008-03-27T11:09:00.000-04:00

While there is some debate as to the contents of a “true” Cuban sandwich, most are generally agreed upon. The traditional Cuban sandwich starts with Cuban bread. The loaf is sliced into lengths of 8-12 inches, lightly buttered on the crust, and cut in half horizontally. A coat of yellow mustard is spread on the bread. Then roast pork, glazed ham, Swiss cheese, and thinly-sliced dill pickles are added in layers. Sometimes the pork is marinated in mojo and slow roasted. In Cuban cooking mojo applies to any sauce that is made with garlic, olive oil and a citrus juice, traditionally sour orange juice.

In making a good Cuban sandwich, remember this: the Roast Pork is what will make the sandwich, so you can never leave it out.

3 thin slices of ham

3 thin slices roast pork hot or cold (I use hot, slow roasted pork)

3 thin slices of Swiss cheese

3 or 4 slices of pickles

1/3 cut Cuban bread hard crust (or French bread)

You should be using fresh, crusty Cuban bread, but you can always use a 12" loaf of French bread cut in half. Slice the bread open face so that both halves are still barely connected and spread mustard on both halves. Add the ham, and then the roasted pork. When in a hurry, you can use one whole piece of roasted pork. Add your Swiss cheese and then a few pickle slices. Make sure to spray your sandwich press with a little butter flavored Pam, or for a tastier sandwich you can brush some softened butter on the outside of the bread. Place the sandwich in a Cuban sandwich press and press down until the cheese is melted and the bread is slightly hard to the touch. For those of you without a press, you can also place the sandwich in a hot skillet and press down on it with a heavy kitchen object, maybe a baking pan (some, believe it or not, use a brick wrapped in tin foil when nothing else is available). When finished, slice the sandwich diagonally across the middle so that you have two triangle shaped wedges. Enjoy!

Easy Cheesy Enchiladas

2008-03-26T08:01:00.000-04:00

3 cups Mexican style shredded cheese
4 oz. cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1-3+ cups picante sauce (or chunky salsa)
8 flour tortillas

Combine 2 cups cheese with cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Spoon mixture into each tortilla, roll and place seam-side down in 9x13 pan. Spread salsa over enchiladas. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cover with 1 cup remaining cheese and return to oven to melt. Can add cooked beef or chicken also.

Corn Bread Confetti Salad

2008-03-26T08:00:00.000-04:00

1 package (8 1/2 oz) corn bread mix--prepared according to package directions and cooled.
2 cans (15 1/2 oz) corn, drained
2 cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium re pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Crumble prepared corn bread. Combine with remaining ingredients.

Dressing:
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

Combine dressing ingredients. Toss into salad just before serving.

Cheesecake Bars

2008-03-26T07:59:00.000-04:00

1 yellow cake mix
1 stick margarine, melted and cooled
1 egg, beaten

Mix together and press onto bottom of greased 9x13 pan.

1# powdered sugar
2 eggs, beaten
8oz. cream cheese
1 t. vanilla

Mix together until smooth. Pour over bottom layer. Bake 30-35 minutes @ 350 degrees.

Taco Soup

2008-03-15T22:48:00.000-04:00

Brown 1 pound ground beef

Add 1 packet taco seasoning

1 can each of corn, pintos and diced tomatoes (with all the juices--don't drain anything)

Heat it through on the stove or throw all ingredients in the crock pot (the meat has to be browned first, of course) and you're done!

Serve with Fritos scoops, shredded cheese and sour cream.