I haven't tried this one yet, but it got 5 star reviews on allrecipes.com
Ingredients
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
Stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. Tip dough out onto a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
When the dough is doubled, tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. Form into a tight ball. Let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. Then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. When the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. Top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.
Bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.
Substitute all whole wheat flour and 2T honey for the sugar
Friday, May 6, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Cream Cheese Chicken Bundles
Cream Cheese Chicken Bundles
{serves 4, but doubles/triples easily!}
3 oz. pkg softened cream cheese (I leave out on counter for awhile)
2 tbs melted butter
2 cups cooked diced chicken (or if time is short....canned chicken)
2 Tbs. milk
1 Tbs. chopped white or yellow onion
salt & pepper
8 oz. can crescent rolls
For topping:
More Melted Butter & Bread Crumbs
Directions:
Blend cream cheese and butter til smooth. Add milk and onion. Blend. Stir in chicken. Separate rolls into four rectangles. (press two crescent rolls together to make a seam in the middle of the rectangle).
Spoon 1/2 cup mixture into center of each rectangle. Pull up opposite corners and press to seal, then pull up remaining opposite corners and seal. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake on cookie sheet @ 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes!
{serves 4, but doubles/triples easily!}
3 oz. pkg softened cream cheese (I leave out on counter for awhile)
2 tbs melted butter
2 cups cooked diced chicken (or if time is short....canned chicken)
2 Tbs. milk
1 Tbs. chopped white or yellow onion
salt & pepper
8 oz. can crescent rolls
For topping:
More Melted Butter & Bread Crumbs
Directions:
Blend cream cheese and butter til smooth. Add milk and onion. Blend. Stir in chicken. Separate rolls into four rectangles. (press two crescent rolls together to make a seam in the middle of the rectangle).
Spoon 1/2 cup mixture into center of each rectangle. Pull up opposite corners and press to seal, then pull up remaining opposite corners and seal. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake on cookie sheet @ 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Mothers Ham Casserole

Mother's Ham Casserole Recipe
4-6 Servings
Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.
35 25 60
Ingredients
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 large carrot, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cups water
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
7 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
Directions
In a saucepan, bring the potatoes, carrot, celery and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
In a large skillet, saute the ham, green pepper and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add to the potato mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted.
Pour over the ham mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4-6 servings.
Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 374 calories, 25 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 89 mg cholesterol, 1,208 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.
Mother's Ham Casserole published in Country Woman March/April 2000,
Mother's Ham Casserole Recipe
4-6 Servings
Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.
35 25 60
Ingredients
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 large carrot, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cups water
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
7 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
Directions
In a saucepan, bring the potatoes, carrot, celery and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
In a large skillet, saute the ham, green pepper and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add to the potato mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted.
Pour over the ham mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4-6 servings.
Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 374 calories, 25 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 89 mg cholesterol, 1,208 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.
Mother's Ham Casserole published in Country Woman March/April 2000,
Cheesy Chicken and Noodle Casserole
6 ounces medium noodles, cooked
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted (lowfat)
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup sour cream (fat free)
1 dash pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
Directions:
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
1 Combine cooked noodles, chicken, soup, butter, sour cream, pepper and 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
2 Mix well and put into a 2 quart casserole dish.
3 Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
4 Uncover and add remaining mozzarella cheese and bake 10 minutes more.
I added a can of mushrooms too.
Worth 11 points on weight watchers if you do 4 servings.
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted (lowfat)
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup sour cream (fat free)
1 dash pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
Directions:
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
1 Combine cooked noodles, chicken, soup, butter, sour cream, pepper and 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
2 Mix well and put into a 2 quart casserole dish.
3 Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
4 Uncover and add remaining mozzarella cheese and bake 10 minutes more.
I added a can of mushrooms too.
Worth 11 points on weight watchers if you do 4 servings.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Lemondae Makin' Mama's soft chocolate chip cookies
The best soft chocolate chip cookies ever:
*mix in small bowl and set aside:
2 1/4 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
*combine and beat til smooth and creamy:
1 c. softened butter
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
2 eggs
*Add dry mixture to the creamed mixture and stir in one package of chocolate chips.
*Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheets, and bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.
*mix in small bowl and set aside:
2 1/4 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
*combine and beat til smooth and creamy:
1 c. softened butter
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
2 eggs
*Add dry mixture to the creamed mixture and stir in one package of chocolate chips.
*Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheets, and bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Hubby's Mom's Meatballs
Super easy to make - but my mom's just won't do for hubby!
1 small jar grape jam
1 jar pizza sauce
ketchup
meatball mix - (I just prep my groundchuck like I would for meatloaf - same seasonings, crackers, and all)
Cook the meatballs. (You can also use premade frozen ones - but homemade are MUCH better). 400 in the oven for 20 minutes or so usually does it.
Toss everything into the crockpot on low for 6 hours. (use ketchup to taste) You can even throw in some little weenies if you'd like.
1 small jar grape jam
1 jar pizza sauce
ketchup
meatball mix - (I just prep my groundchuck like I would for meatloaf - same seasonings, crackers, and all)
Cook the meatballs. (You can also use premade frozen ones - but homemade are MUCH better). 400 in the oven for 20 minutes or so usually does it.
Toss everything into the crockpot on low for 6 hours. (use ketchup to taste) You can even throw in some little weenies if you'd like.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Casa Sausage Bella Alfredo
Okay I made up my own Italian dish tonight when I was craving my fave food from a local Italian restaurant. Super easy and it ended up very yummy.
Ingredients
bow tie pasta
alfredo sauce
pizza cheese
Italian sausage
baby bellas chopped
Brown sausge and cook pasta as instructed. Once sausage is browned drain grease if there is any and add bellas to cook. Strain pasta reserving a half a cup for later. Toss pasta with cooked saussage and bella mixture. Then add jar of alfredo - use reserved water to get all the alfredo sauce out of jar by shaking it with water in it. Cook for another 15 minutes until sauce is warmed through.
Ingredients
bow tie pasta
alfredo sauce
pizza cheese
Italian sausage
baby bellas chopped
Brown sausge and cook pasta as instructed. Once sausage is browned drain grease if there is any and add bellas to cook. Strain pasta reserving a half a cup for later. Toss pasta with cooked saussage and bella mixture. Then add jar of alfredo - use reserved water to get all the alfredo sauce out of jar by shaking it with water in it. Cook for another 15 minutes until sauce is warmed through.
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