Feed Me Now Mother!: October 2012

Crock Pot Smoked Brisket

This was tasty and made the house smell Great! Interestingly good. Make sure you serve it with the pan juices though! Yum! This recipe came out of my Rival Crock-Pot warranty booklet! Ha!

What you need:

A Crock Pot ;p

3-4 Pounds Beef Brisket

1/4 Cup Liquid Smoke

1/2 Tsp Each Onion Powder and Garlic Salt (Celery Salt too if you like!Not me though!)

Lay meat onto tinfoil, pour liquid smoke all over it and sprinkle with seasonings.

Wrap well, fat side up, place in crock pot, cook on low for 8-12 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.

Mac N' Cheese

This Creamettes recipe I cut out of an Good House Keeping Magazine years ago! Pretty bland if you ask me. But don't worry! I have other Mac and Cheese recipes just waiting!

what you need:

2 Cups Elbow Macaroni, Uncooked

1/2 Cup Margarine

3 Tbsp Flour

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Pepper

1 3/4 Cups Milk

1 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, Grated

Dry Bread Crumbs, to sprinkle on top.

*Optional: 1/4 Cup Chopped Onion. , I did not use any onion so I added 1/4 Tsp of Onion Powder.

350 Degree Oven

Grease casserole dish with butter.

Cook Macaroni according to package directions, drain.

Melt butter over medium heat, add onions if using, add flour,salt and pepper. Blend in milk and stir constantly until thick.

Add Cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.

Combine macaroni to cheese mixture and mix.

pour into casserole dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake for about 40 minutes.

Chinese Chicken With Sauce

The Sauce, really is what makes this Foster Farm Chicken recipe so tasty!

What you need:

1 Whole Chicken

1 Tbsp Oil

1/3 Cup Soy Sauce

1/3 Cup Brown Sugar

3/4 Cup Water

1 Tbsp Ketchup

1 Garlic Clove, smashed and chopped finely

1 Green Onion, sliced

1/2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper

2 Tbsp Cornstarch

2 Tbsp Water

*Optional : Sesame Seeds, Toasted

Wash and Dry your chicken.

Brown chicken on all sides in oil in a big pot.

Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, ketchup, garlic, onion and red pepper. Pour this mixture over your chicken, cover and simmer for about an hour.

Remove chicken and keep warm.

Blend the cornstarch and water, stir into pan juice and stir constantly until thickened.

Serve Chicken with Sauce. MmmmGood.

*Recipe Note: Toast Sesame Seeds for about 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven to bring out their "Nut Like" flavor!

Hooded Scarf! Free Pattern!

Hooded Scarf W/ Ears and Pockets!

I finally Finished! Yay! Only I will Never be able to wear this out and about in public. Why? It Mortifies my son to be seen with me wearing it! Hahahahaha!

Free Pattern Here

Zesty Chicken

This recipe came out of the Foster Farms coupon book! It is meant for BBQing, but I baked it and man! You have got to try it! Was so Good!

What you need:

350 Degree Oven

4 Chicken Thighs

2 Tsp Salt

2 Tsp Pepper

1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

1 1/2 Fresh Lemon Juice

1 Cup Olive Oil

8 Garlic Cloves, Minced

1/2 Cup Cilantro ( I did not have any, so I did not use any, but Still... This was very good!)

Mix together the salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Rub all over chicken. Set aside. ( I put mine in a big bowl. Your going to cover it with marinade.)

Mix together the juice, oil, and garlic. ( Also the cilantro, if your using)

Pour half* over the chicken and refrigerate for a couple of hours. (At least 2)

* I poured all of the marinade on my chicken in a baking dish and baked for about 1 hour, or till done.

If you want to Grill:

Keep half of the marinade for basting while you grill. Grill for about 20 minutes per side, basting about every 5 minutes.

Bread Dough Pizza

Mmm Pizza....

Bridgeford Frozen Bread dough. Interestingly Good. Really, and the thing is, you can put whatever you want on it! I just wish I would have made more because one loaf equals about a medium sized pizza!

What you need:

450 Degree Oven

1 Loaf Frozen Bread Dough, Thawed.

Pizza Sauce

Mozzarella Cheese

1/8 Tsp Garlic Salt

1 Tsp Oregano

Olive Oil

*Optional
Pepperoni, Onion, Mushrooms, Sausage, Peppers, Ground Beef, Canadian Bacon, pineapple, etc. Whatever you want! (Might need to bake a little longer though)

Grease cookie sheet (or pizza pan if you have one)

Stretch dough out to fit ( at least 12'')

Spread olive oil on dough, sprinkle with seasonings and spread with pizza sauce. Cover with cheese and toppings.

Bake for about 15 minutes.

P.S. If you want a thicker crust, let dough rise for an hour in a warm place first and bake in a 425 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. :)

Beg For it Chicken

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This To Beg For Chicken is Fabulous! I mean it, I will make this again and again! Oh Yeah! Yum!

You will need:

375 Degree Oven

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 Cup Breadcrumbs

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Pepper

1 Tsp Tarragon

1/2 Cup Butter, divided ( My advice to you is to use Real Butter!)

1 Cup Water + 2 Bouillon Cubes or 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth and 1/2 Cup White Wine

*Optional

1/2 Large Onion, chopped

1 7oz Can Mushrooms

My family will not eat this! But adding the onion and mushrooms is a Must for this dish!

Mix the breadcrumbs and spices.

Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture.

Brown chicken in 1/4 Cup of Butter. Place in baking dish.

Add onions and mushrooms with rest of butter to hot pan and cook until onions are "tender".

Add water and Bouillon and bring to boil, pour around chicken.

Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or till chicken is done.

Bakers Hat - Free pattern!

So Cute! From YouCanMakeThis.com

This was fun to make and easy too! I just Love this Lil' Hat! Don't You?

Onion Soup Chicken Breast

Onion Soup Chicken

This was horrible! But, It might have been the soup mix I used, I don't know. It called for Campbell's Dry Onion Soup mix with Broth. Well I didn't have that. I used Onion Brand Recipe onion soup mix and added a cube of chicken bouillon. lol...

So anyways...

You will need:

400 Degree Oven

1 Pouch Dry Onion Soup Mix ( with broth, or get the Campbell's w/broth if you can find it. Or Add a bouillon cube,like I did.)

2/3 Cup Dry Breadcrumbs

Dash of Pepper

1 egg and 2Tblsp water mixed, for dipping the chicken in.

2 Tbsp Melted Butter or Margarine

5-6 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Crush together the soup mix, breadcrumbs, pepper and Bouillon cube.

Dip chicken in egg mixture and roll in crumbs.

Place on baking dish, drizzle with butter and bake for about 20 minutes or until done.

Smoked Sausage Stir Fry

Inspired by a Hillshire Farm Recipe. This is such a flavorful meal and so easy and good. Oh, and when it says to "Serve Immediately" Do it! My cheese stuck to the bottom of my pan!

You will need:

11/2 Cups Rice ( Cooked and kept Warm)
1-2 Lbs Smoked Sausage
3 Cups Vegetables (I used a bag of frozen mixed with carrots, broccoli and cauliflower)
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
Seasonings - I just used salt and pepper

Saute the vegetables till tender, add sausage and cook till warmed through. About 15-20 minutes.
Mix in 1/2 Cup of the cheese, And
Serve Immediately! Over the rice and sprinkle with rest of cheese.

Cut Out Sugar Cookies

All Dressed Up For Halloween!

And I quote, "Good, Crunchy and Orange-y"

You will need:

2/3 Cup Shortening
3/4 Cup Sugar
1 Tsp Orange Peel, Grated
1/2 Tsp Vanilla
1 Egg
4 Tsp Milk
2 Cup Flour
1 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
1/4 Tsp Salt

375 Degree Oven

Greased Cookie Sheet

Cream shortening, sugar, vanilla and orange peel. Add egg, blend. Add milk. Sift and mix dry ingredients until well blended together.

Divide dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Roll out and cut out your desired shapes.

Bake for about 6-8 minutes. Let cool.

Black Bean Soup

It's Black bean soup. I first found this recipe on recipezaar.com. Where are they now? I do not follow the way they make it. I'm just lazy and They won't eat the onions and peppers. This is my method. If you don't like it, try Theirs out. It's good either way. But really now, they're just Beans!

What you will need:

2 1 Lb 11 oz Cans Black Beans

4 Chicken Bouillon Cubes

2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

2 tsp Chili Powder

1/2 tsp Cayenne ( Ground Red Pepper)

1/2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Onion Powder

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 Hickory Liquid Smoke

*Additions: Cheese, Onion, Sour Cream

Place 3 Cups Water and 4 Bouillon Cubes in pot, Rinse 1 Can of Beans and put in pot. Rinse other can of beans and put into blender with 1 cup of water, blend keeping it kinda chunky, pour into pot, Stir in vinegar, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder, salt and liquid smoke. Cook on medium low heat till thickened.

Serve sprinkled with cheese, onions and sour cream.

Garlic Sauced Chicken

Oh My Gosh the sauce for this is amazingly Good! Yum! I almost halved the recipe, but glad I ~~totally messed up and followed the recipe for 12 pieces~~ changed my mind.

This is what I did to the Zacky Farms recipe #1105:

You will need:

4 Skinless Chicken Thighs

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 carrots, big ones ( I wish I used more like 4)

10 Garlic cloves, cut in half

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp Pepper

1 Can Chicken Broth

2 Bunches of Fresh Spinach, If you want as a side.

Cook Chicken in oil, about 10 minutes, till brown on all sides. Add the garlic and carrots. Cover and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove Carrots and Chicken, set aside, keeping them warm. Continue to cook the garlic a few more minutes, uncovered, add the salt, pepper and broth. Bring to a boil, then cook till the broth mixture is reduced by half. Cook spinach * Place chicken on spinach, if desired. Blend broth and garlic mixture in a blender till smooth. Serve over Chicken.

* To cook your spinach, if your making it, just put the spinach in a pan, covered over medium heat till its all wilty, just a few minutes.

Ranch Style Hamburger

Ranch Burger

Big, Thick, Juicy and Delicious!

Got this Ranch Rub Recipe off the Package of Hamburger Meat. I know, right?

You will need:

2 Lbs Hamburger Meat ( I used 80% Lean, 20% Fat)

Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

Creamy Ranch Dressing

2 Tsp Paprika

2 Tsp Dry Thyme

1 1/2 Tsp Salt

1 Tsp Pepper

1 Tsp Onion Powder

1 Tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 Tsp Ground Red Pepper

Form meat into patties. Press spice mixture onto patties.(Next time I make these, and I will because they're good, I'm going to just mix the spice in with the meat, Hmm?) Place onto BBQ over Medium Ash colored coals, covered, for about 15 minutes, depending on how you want your meat cooked, flipping halfway through cook time.

* Add Cheese if you want. Also serve with Onions, lettuce and tomato. Or whatever you like.

Microwaved Pickle Juice Chicken

I don't know what to say about this Zacky Farms recipe. I would never have thought to microwave chicken in pickle juice! But I must honestly say this was really good!

You will need:

4-6 Chicken Thighs, dry ( I peeled the skin off mine)

1/3 Cup Brown Sugar

2 Tbsp Mustard

1/2 Cup Pickle Juice

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Pepper

Mix mustard and brown sugar, coat the chicken with it, place chicken into microwavable dish. Pour the pickle juice in, careful not to pour it on the chicken.

Cover with wax paper and Microwave 18-22 minutes or until chicken is done. (that is, if your microwave automatically turns, if not stop and rotate your dish halfway through cooking)
Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

Roasted SunFlower Seed Chicken

Sunflower Seed Chicken

If you make this, Take the skin Off! I rolled my chicken in the seed mixture under and on top of the chicken and I had Soggy Seeds underneath! Ugh! Other than that, Man... O'...Live...This was Good!

Zacky Farms #1098 Sunshine Chicken Crunchsticks. Done My Way! With Thighs! Hahaha!

You will need:

14 Drumsticks.... What? Wait. No.

4 Chicken Thighs

1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs

1 Cup Roasted Sunflower Seeds, Ground

1Tsp Salt

1 Tsp Paprika

1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

1/2 plus 1/4 Tsp Pepper

1 Large Beaten Egg

2 Tbsp Melted Butter

375 Degree Oven

Mix the breadcrumbs, sunflower seeds and spices in a bowl. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in seed mixture, place in baking dish and drizzle with melted butter. Cook for about 45 minutes or until juices run clear.

Yum and Oh yeah:

Yogurt Mustard Sauce.
Mix together 1 Cup Plain Yogurt with 2 Tbsp Brown Mustard. ( I was so hot in the kitchen, I forgot to make this, so I just ate the yougurt for lunch the next day!)

Cheesy Chicken and Biscuits

This is delicious!

Reworked this recipe from a Grandma's Kitchen recipe. Measurements in italics are for the full recipe.

What you need:

1 Pre-Cooked Store bought Chicken     (4 Cups)
    *You might want to get 2 or make your own, I barely got almost 3 Cups)

1/2 Can Cream of Chicken Soup            (1 Can)

1/4 Cup Milk                                           (1/2 Cup)

1/2 Cup Sour Cream                                (1 Cup)

1/2 Cup Shredded Cheese, divided          (1 Cup)

4 Canned Biscuits                                     (6)

* Additions, If you want. I left them out because my family Will Not Eat It!

1/2 Large Onion (Cook onion till tender in 1/2 Tsp Butter)
1/2 Cup chopped Pimiento

350 Degree Oven.

Mix together the chicken, milk, sour cream, and soup (Plus the onion and pimiento, if your using).

Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, take out of oven sprinkle with about 3/4 cup of the cheese and put biscuits on top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese. Bake another 20 or so minutes or at least until the biscuits are brown.

Feed Me Now Mother!