Monday, August 5, 2013

          ROOTBEER TERIYAKI MARINADE FOR PORK

      I  found this recipe on line and in true Ruth form I have modified it to fit what I thot it should be.

1/2 cup soya sauce
1 can root beer
3-5 garlic cloves, crushed
3 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger root
1 Jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
mix and immerse pork chops into mixture refrigerate for 24-48 hours. Grill pork chops on BBQ - low and slow.
ENJOY!!

Saturday, July 27, 2013

    RUTH'S RASPBERRY OATMEAL BARS

        I  kinda made up my own version of this recipe by combining  different aspects of 2 recipes. I like the result. I am sure you could use frozen berries or fresh. It would probably taste good with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream!
Crumble
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 cup butter or margarine
Make a crumble. Press into a greased 9X13 pan. Bake for 12 minutes @ 350F.
Filling
4 cups fresh raspberries
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
sprinkle cornstarch and sugar over barriers and gently mix. spread on crust. Top with rest of crumble. Bake for another 30 minutes.
Enjoy!

Sunday, March 3, 2013

3-2-1 MICROWAVE CAKE

I got this recipe from a friend and have the mix on hand for a fast dessert. The mix can be kept in the freezer when not being used. It is good because you just make one serving at a time so no temptation to "eat the whole row to even it out" syndrome!! I like the plain angel food mix with the lemon cake mix.

1 box angel food cake mix, any flavor
1 box cake mix (Duncan Heinz deluxe), any flavor
Mix the two together in a large bowl.
Store in an air tight container.

In a microwaveable dessert or soup bowl
Take 3 Tbsp. of the mix
         2 Tbsp. cold water
Microwave for:
         1 minute.
Allow to cool slightly. May be topped with fresh or canned fruit, ice cream or whipped topping.
ENJOY!

MARSHMALLOW COOKIES

This is an old recipe I remember making with my Mom in childhood. It is a very large recipe so when I made it recently I made half the cookie dough but made the full recipe of the marshmallow and what I did not use on the cookies I poured into an 8x8 pan. After it set I cut it into squares and then rolled them in coconut.

Cookie dough
3 cups brown sugar
1 cup margarine, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. cream of tartar (dissolved in a little vinegar~1tsp.)
4-5 eggs (if using small - 5 if using large - 4)
3 tsp. baking soda
6 1/2 cups flour
Mix as usual. Roll out and cut into shapes with cookie cutter. Bake at 350F for 8-10 minutes. Cool on rack.

Marshmallow topping
2 pkgs. Knox gelatin
4 Tbsp. cold water
3/4 cup boiling water
2 tsp. vanilla ( or any flavoring of your choice)
1 1/2 cups white sugar
optional: food coloring
In a medium mixing bowl dissolve gelatin in cold water. Add boiling water stirring till blended. Add sugar and coloring then starting beating with a electric beater till thick. This takes about 12-15 minutes.

Dunk cookies or spoon marshmallow onto the cookies and dip into shredded coconut. Let cookies set before storing in between layers of waxed paper.  Enjoy!!

Yield: A LOT!!!

Saturday, January 12, 2013

TURKEY TETRAZZINI

This is an easy dish to make with left over turkey or even chicken. It freezes well.

250g box of spaghetti, broken into 2 inch pieces (I use enough for 4 servings)
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup green or red pepper1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Additional shredded cheese, optional
Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Transfer into large bowl; add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Spoon into a greased 2 1/2 qt. casserole dish; sprinkle with cheese if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 45 minutes or until heated through.
Yield: 6-8 servings

SHEPHERD'S PIE CASSEROLE

I found this recipe in an old magazine and have adapted it to my liking. I sometimes make it with ground beef or stewing beef. I sometimes use half sweet potato for added interest. This casserole freezes well.

3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 lbs. boneless round steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup beef broth (I use a beef boullion disolved in 1/2 cup water)
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. dried minced onion (I use a small onion, chopped)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
2 cups fresh mushrooms (I sometimes use 1 can, drained)
2 cups frozen peas, thawed (I sometimes use corn, carrots or a combo)
3 cups mashed potatoes (mashed with milk and butter)
1 Tbsp. butter (optional)
Paprika

In a large resealable bag, combine flour, salt and pepper; add beef cubes and shake to coat. In a skillet over medium heat, brown beef in oil.  Add water, broth, mushrooms, garlic, onions, thyme and Rosemary; bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.  Pour into a greased 9X13 pan. Cover and bake at 350F for 1 1/2-1 3/4 hours or till beef is tender. Sprinkle peas over meat. Spread potatoes evenly over top. If desired brush with melted butter; sprinkle with Paprika. Bake 15-20 minutes more.
Yield: 6-8 servings

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

CHICKEN CHEESE LASAGNA

I found this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine many years ago. I have adapted it to be my own. It is a new twist on a classic dish. It freezes well should you have leftovers.

The sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3-1/2 cup margerine or butter
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups chiken broth ( or 2 pkgs chicken boullion & 2 cups water)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups  shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp pepper
Saute onion and garlic in butter in a sauce pan. Stir in flour and salt: cook until bubbly. gradually whisk in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Stir in the cheeses, pepper, basil and oregano. Set aside.
The fillings
2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese ( dry or creamed but then I drain off most of the liquid)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp. minsed fresh parsley
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 pkg (300gm) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup grated parmesan

In a small bowl mix together the ricotta and mozzaella cheeses with the parsley. Set aside.
Spread one-quarter of the sauce into a greased 13x9x2 pan: cover with one third of noodles. Top with half of the ricotta mixture, half the spinach and half the chicken. Cover with one-quarter of the sauce and one third of noodles. Repeat layers of ricotta, spinach and chicken and another one-quarter on sauce. Follow this by last layer of noodles and rest of sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350F, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Yield: 8-10 servings