Family Recipe Ideas?

Favorite E-Z recipes you might want to try, from our Famiky Reunion Cook Book.

Good Luck & enjoy.

COLA CHICKEN

(And more variations of recipe)

(My personal favorites….using this recipe

are the ‘wings & ribs….ummm good!)

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1 cup catsup

1 12oz. can cola (pepsi, coke, etc.)

Put chicken in a non-stick pan.

Mix together catsup and cola, pour over chicken.

Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and cook 45 minutes.

(turning chicken a few times, while cooking...to prevent from sticking to pan)

Uncover, turn up the heat and continue to cook until the sauce

becomes thick and adheres to the chicken.

It turns into the most incredible BBQ sauce. Yummmm!

You can double the recipe and use more pieces of

chicken....wings...would be ideal...add some hot sauce....presto "Hot Wings"!

I have used Ribs, just as good.

I tried this recipe with 'meatballs'....was equally

as good...served over rice.

I found another variation.....omit the catsup and add a small jar of Salsa (any variety).

I have tried using Salsa (omitting the catsup....not).

You'd think a recipe with only '3' ingredients couldn't be messed up....wouldn't you??

Well...while I was preparing to fix the 'Cola Chicken' recipe

using Salsa.....I was also trying to carry on a conversation with my

husband...(just proves...I can't do two things at once)....mixed Salsa & Catsup (before I realized I was supposed to leave out the catsup) & Cola........still turned out really tasty (to me)...might be a little sweeter than some of you like.

I fixed chicken wings, (using the above recipe)

but...I added the spices from a MILD (I don't care for "HOT") Buffalo Wings packet...(the kind you get to bake in the oven).....I thought it was really good.....(but you/I can't find a 'bad' way to fix chicken).

Finally....!! I fixed the 'SALSA' chicken......that's good , too.

Another (bright)idea.....I thought of trying......replace the

catsup with a bottle of Shrimp Cocktail Sauce...and add a bag of (pop corn) shrimp.....!

Fixed the shrimp with cocktail sauce......eh...wasn't all that

great...was OK...probably won't be fixing it again.

Also tried beef stew cuts......that was pretty good.....I can see

myself making this again.

Served both over rice.....think the stew cuts would have been just as

good over noodles.

Gonna try some butterfly cut pork chopes…..or boneless chops…or pork steaks……should be good!

Try little cocktail wieners/sausages…for appetizers.

CRUNCHY ONION CHICKEN

1 1/3 cups French’s Original French Fried Onions

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1 egg, beaten

LIGHTLY CRUSH:

Onions in a plastic bag.

DIP:

Chicken in egg

COVER:

With onion crumbs, press firmly to adhere to chicken.

BAKE:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place chicken on lightly greased baking pan.

Sprinkle with additional onion crumbs, if desired.

Bake for 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center.

Mushroom Chicken

4 boneless/skinless chicken breast (or any pieces you like)

1 can cream of mushroom soup.

1 can water

Place chicken in crock pot (or sauce pan for stove top cooking)

mix soup & 1 can of water together

pour over chicken

cook on medium heat until boiling then reduce heat and cook until chicken is really tender & falling apart.

Serve over noodles or rice or dressing....or???

POT ROAST

Your choice of beef (to fit crock-pot)

1 pkg. dry Ranch dressing mix

1 pkg. dry Italian dressing mix

1 pkg. dry Brown Gravy mix

1 cup water

Put beef in pot.

Mix together all the dry mixes….then add water …pour over meat and cover & cook on high 4-6 hours.

Until meat is tender.

The first time I mad it I didn’t have the Italian Dressing mix….so I added a pkg. of Onion Soup Mix….I have to say I liked that better.

If you use more water you might want to add more Brown Gravy mix….to make a thicker sauce. Was gonna add

potatoes and carrots…but never got around to it.

OLD SETTLER’S BEANS

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 lb. ground beef1/2 lb. bacon

1 chopped onion

Brown in skillet and drain excess grease.

ADD:

16 oz. can Red Kidney Beans (drained)

24 oz. can Pork & Beans (drained)

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1/4 cup Catsup

2 TBLS. Molasses

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Mix Thoroughly !

Cook in a crock pot until...hot...hot...hot!

Kreamy Kool-Aid Pie

1-(6 g) package un sweetened Kool-Aid powdered drink mix

1-(14 oz.)can sweetened condensed milk

1-(8 oz)container Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed.

1-(9 inch) Graham Cracker Pie Crust (or Cookie crust)

Cool Whip for top (optional)

1. In a medium bowl mix Kool-Aid and condensed milk, thoroughly.

2. Fold in Cool Whip.

4. If desired, spread more Cool Whip on top.

5. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours.

I’ve used: Strawberry…Cherry…Lemon-lime (Key-Lime Pie)….Lemonade (Lemon Pie…might add some yellow food coloring for a more lemony look.)

E-Z Cake Recipes

NO EGGS, NO OIL, NO WATER .......JUST 1 12oz. SODA AND Cake MIX.

CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX.......CHERRY SODA (BLACK FOREST)

ORANGE CAKE MIX….ORANGE SODA

PINEAPPLE MIX….PINEAPPLE SODA

SPICE MIX…..ROOT BEER SODA ETC

POUR CAKE MIX IN BOWL

ADD SODA USE LOAF CAKE PAN

BAKE 350 DEGREES AS BOX SAYS.

(P.S.PREPARE PAN WITH SPRAY)

Your choice of frostings or use cool whip.

ROBERT REDFORD DESSERT

INGREDIENTS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOTTOM LAYER:

Melt 1 stick butter

Add 1/2 cup nuts and 1 cup flour.

Press into bottom of lightly greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

MIDDLE LAYER:

Blend together 1 8oz. package cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Fold in 1/2 small tub Cool Whip. Mix well.

TOP LAYER:

Mix together until mixture begins to thicken:

1 large package vanilla instant pudding & 1 large package instant chocolate pudding with 3 cups milk.

Spread on middle layer and chill to set. Spread remaining cool whip on top & garnish with nuts & grated chocolate if desired.

DIRT PUDDING

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound bag of Oreo’s

1 large box of instant vanilla pudding

1 small container of Cool Whip

1 Tablespoon powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.) Crush 3/4 bag of Oreo’s and spread in 9 x 13 baking dish.

2.) Make pudding as directed on package.

3.) Add Cool Whip & sugar, spread over crushed Oreo’s.

4.) Crush remaining Oreo’s and sprinkle on top of pudding mixture. Refrigerate.

Banana Pudding

I usually double the recipe....never any left-overs.

Ingredients:

Bananas

Use instant Banana pudding or vanilla pudding fix by directions on box.

Cool Whip...add to pudding mix thoroughly.

Vanilla wafers

Toasted coconut.

Line serving dish with a layer of vanilla wafers (a row up the sides of dish, also.)

Add a layer of sliced of bananas

Gently cover with a layer of 1/2 pudding mixture.

Make a second layer of wafers, bananas & pudding.

Top with some toasted coconut and/or crushed vanilla wafers.

Mock Ice Cream Sandwiches

2 whole graham crackers

Cool Whip

Spread a thin layer of Cool Whip on 1 whole cracker….top with remaining cracker….freeze.

Make several at a time.

Melt some chocolate and drizzle over top before freezing.

If you like these recipes……

Find more quick – simple – E-Z – few ingredient….recipes…at E-Z Cookin’ group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/e-zcookin/...

Lots of interesting ‘stuff’ in files & links…come join & check it out.

Pat in Indiana….

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This recipe is easy, quick, delicious and if you have leftovers they are great for lunch the next day. * Exported from MasterCook * Skillet Sweet & Tangy Chicken Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Main Dish Poultry Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 4 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast 1 can Campbell's® Condensed Tomato Soup -- (10 3/4 oz.) 1 Tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 Tablespoons vinegar 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 4 cups hot cooked rice HEAT oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned. ADD soup, sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire. Heat to a boil. COVER and cook over low heat 10 min. or until done. Serve with rice.

Make Over 200 Juicy, Mouth-Watering Paleo Recipes You've NEVER Seen or Tasted Before?

Hamburger Pie

1 lb of ground hamburger meat

1/2 cup bisquick

2 eggs

1 cup milk

Shredded cheese to taste

Pre heat oven to 400. Cook hamburger (spice however you want) and drain. In a pie plate, loaf pan, whatever you have, spray with non-stick spray and then add meat. Mix eggs, milk, and bisquick. Add cheese to top of meat. Pour egg mix over cheese and meat. Cook 20-30 minutes depending on elevation and oven variances. It's done when the top is golden brown.

My Mom's meatloaf (I do add a little worchestershire sauce to mine otherwise I do it like she did)

Meatloaf:

1 lb meat

1/4c. chopped onion

1/4 c. chopped green pepper

2 T. ground sage

1 egg

1/4 c. bread crumbs or 3 T. flour

mix all together and form a loaf

place on sprayed (oiled) broiler pan

mix 1/4 c. ketchup and 3T. Brown sugar

spoon mixture on top

bake at 350' for 45-60 min

Shepherds pie:

Brown 1 lb. ground beef (drain fat)...place in bottom of baking dish. Add 1 can of green beans (drained). Cover with a fair layer of favorite cheese.

Top with REAL mashed potatoes. Bake (350) for 30 minutes. Top with gravy in bowls (optional)

My family loves it.

*Honey Apple Cake

1 1/2 cup honey

1 tablespoon almond extract

1/4 cup very strong coffee

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

2 1/2 cups flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups peeled, chopped Granny Smith apple

1/2 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan.

Stir together honey and almond extract. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture. Combine remaining honey mixture with coffee, oil and eggs; whisk until well-blended.

In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Stir into wet ingredients, stirring until flour is thoroughly incorporated. Add chopped apple and raisins, stirring just until moistened.

Pour into prepared pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Tent with foil halfway through baking if necessary to prevent overbrowning.)

Spread warm slices of cake with butter and drizzle with remaining honey mixture.

*Grilled Chicken with Fresh Mango Salsa

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced

2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and diced

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 teaspoon white wine(Optional)

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.

Rub chicken breast halves with salt and pepper. Place on the prepared grill. Cook 10 to 15 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat, set aside, and keep warm.

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and saute garlic for about 1 minute. Mix in ginger and mangos, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until mangos are tender. Pour in the cider vinegar and white wine. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro, and remove from heat. Spoon over the grilled chicken to serve.

*Warm Chocolate Tarts-I made it yesterday & it was really yummyyy with melting choclate flavour.

4 oz semisweet chocolate

1 1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate

10 tablespoons butter at room temperature

1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons flour

1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons sugar

3 large eggs

Butter 6 custard cups. Melt chocolate. In a double boiler, add butter and sugar and stir until mixed well. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add eggs, flour, cocoa and baking powder. Beat until mixture thickens to mousse consistency (about 8 minutes). Divide into dishes and freeze at least 3 hours. May freeze up to 3 days before serving.

-To serve: preheat oven to 375 deg. Bake until edges are set, center is still moist and surface is shiny (15-18 minutes). Do not overbake. Cool 10 minutes. Invert on a plate and serve with whipped cream. Yummy!

ENJOY :-)