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Serate
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08-21-2001

Monday, December 08, 2008 - 5:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
I'm sure you could season it to the way you like!

Just trying to figure out a good taco seasoning cuz I hate the store bought ones. But alas I figured you would just dump and shake, not measure.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Monday, December 08, 2008 - 8:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Hmmm... I can approximate.

2 Tb. cumin
1-2 tsp. cilantro (or 1-2 Tb. fresh)
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/4-1/2 tsp. cayenne (depends on your spice level)
1-2 tsp. salt
1/2-1 tsp. pepper
and then usually 1-2 Tb. of lime juice just for good measure.

Then, I taste and adjust as needed. You can also add 1 tsp. of mexican oregano for a yummy flavor, too.

Karen
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09-07-2004

Monday, December 08, 2008 - 10:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
Serate, it was my at-home mix of taco seasoning that started the From Scratch thread.

* 1 tablespoon chili powder
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
* 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon sea salt
* 1 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

This usually makes enough for about three or four meals using about a pound of ground beef. Add about 1/4 c. water when you add the mix to the meat, the cornstarch gives it that same thickening as the storebought stuff.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Thanks they both sound yummy!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, December 19, 2008 - 3:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
anyone have something easy and yummy that I can take for dessert for 15 ppl? (nothing with nuts) I want to take 2 kinds... party will be adults/kids(11-15)

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Friday, December 19, 2008 - 4:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
HOw about Turtle Pumpkin Pie http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/turtle-pumpkin-pie-106961.aspx

ETA: Oops I see it has some nuts, maybe you can do it without the nuts.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, December 19, 2008 - 4:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
hmmmm not a pumpkin person...but I am gonna ck out that site :-)

I made the dolly bars someone posted last month and they were a hit w/my guys :-)

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 6:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
This is so easy and people always think you are amazing! LOL
Buy two boxes of regular size brownies mix. Use 9x12 pan. Make each box according to direction separatly. Pour one mix into the pan. Next layer York peppermint patties on top. Pour the next bowl of brownie mix on top. Bake according to direction. Check but the toothpick test will not work. Just look to see if the middle is still 'jiggly'. If it is bake for 5 more minutes.
Again, do not do the toothpick test because it will be gooey because of the york patties.
Allow to cool and cut into small squares.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 7:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
This is another good and easy one.

Cracker Toffee" and yes it is good, it doesn't last long when I make it.

Here's my recipe, it's a little different:

Ingredients:
1 sleeve saltine crackers
1 bag semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400-degrees. Line cookie sheet with saltine crackers in a single layer.

In a saucepan combine the sugar and the butter. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Immediately pour over Saltine Crackers and spread the mixture to cover the crackers completely.

Bake for 5 or 6 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and let sit for 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate over all the crackers and sprinkle top with chopped pecan nuts. Cool completely (about 1/2 day or more) and break into pieces.

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 7:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
this is so easy and when I make it at home, it is gone so fast.

Peanut Butter Corn Flake Cookies

1 cup corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups corn flakes

mix syrup and sugar and sauce pan and heat, add the peanut butter. Stir until all smooth and hot. Pour over 6 cups of corn flakes and press into a pan. Cool and cut into squares.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 9:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Texannie, I had that same recipe the other day in the candy/cookies thread. Isn't it great and easy?

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
yep, sure is!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Annie, that york thing sounds great!!

who knew crackers and chocolate would be good!!

Skootz, my son and DH will love those cookies!

Thanks so much to you all!!!

I was at store at saw back of the strawberry cake mix had a recipe that you add pinapple and cocounut so I got those ingredients and am going to try that too.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 11:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
you can also do the cracker thing with graham crackers..yum!

the brownie thing is to die for.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 4:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Or Ritz crackers...

and that chocolate cake sounds like the perfect cake for DH's birthday!

Zgoodgirl
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08-22-2003

Monday, December 22, 2008 - 7:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Zgoodgirl a private message Print Post    
Texannie, I did the Toffee Crackers last night and they are already gone this morning at work! They were super easy and really good.

I did not have enough saltines to do the whole pan, so they are half saltines and half townhouses.

They fought over the Townhouse pieces.

I'm gonna have to make this again tonight for family Christmas.

Serenity
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06-28-2005

Monday, December 22, 2008 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serenity a private message Print Post    
Texannie - We made your toffee crackers as well today and they were awesome! Thank you for sharing your recipe. It was so easy!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 4:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
glad you liked them!!

Abbynormal
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08-04-2001

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 12:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abbynormal a private message Print Post    
I thought I got this recipe here but guess not. I'm making this tonight for DS birthday tomorrow. Sounds easy and yummy.

LAYERED ICE CREAM CAKE

Makes a 9”x 13” Pan

24 Ice cream sandwiches
8 oz. Cool Whip
1 Hershey’s chocolate syrup bottle
1 Smuckers caramel syrup bottle
2 king size Butterfinger candy bars chopped up

1st layer -12 ice cream sandwiches
2nd – half of whipped cream
3rd - half of Butterfinger bars, Squeeze 1/2 of caramel &
chocolate over that.
4th - rest of ice cream sandwiches
5th – Cool Whip
6th - rest of Butterfinger, caramel & chocolate

You can freeze this and eat as desired!

Abbynormal
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08-04-2001

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 6:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abbynormal a private message Print Post    
Made the cake this evening. A small tip - make sure if you have a side by side fridge that your freezer will fit the pan, otherwise your cake will be in your neighbors freezer. Just saying. :-)

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 8:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Ok - just made the easiest cookies ever!

Mix:
1 egg
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Roll into balls. Cook at 350 for 10 minutes. When you take them out of the oven, pop a chocolate kiss in the middle. Let cook for 10 min. and move to counter to cool.

You read right - there is NO flour, but these are super easy and super fast! I put out 3 1/2 dozen (doubled the recipe) in about an hour.

Thanks, Paula Dean! :-)

Karen
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09-06-2004

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 8:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
Teach, I found that recipe on the side of my peanut butter jar. You need to be VERY careful not to overcook these... because there's no flour, the sugar can go from perfect to burnt in the blink of an eye, and then you have gross, chewy cookies.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 3:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Teach, you can also make those with 3/4 cup splenda if you want 'healthier' cookies.

Debra
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 6:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Debra a private message Print Post    
I made the Cracker Toffee for our family get together tonight. It is sooooo good. It tastes like Health bars. Yummy! Thanks for the recipe Texannie!

Roxip I tried your Taco Soup too and it was very good and so easy. Thank you too!


Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 6:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
haven't tried these yet, but how much more easy could an appetizer get? Plus I heard they are really really good.

Lay club crackers face up.
Put one teaspoon of kraft parmesan cheese (the shaker kind) on each cracker.
Wrap each cracker with a half slice of bacon (the regular thin slices--you can cut the whole package in half in half to save time). Wrap from top to bottom of cracker so none of the cracker is showing.
Put on a rack on a cookie sheet (so the drippings don't get on bottom of oven).
Cook at 250 for two hours.