Recipezaar: Pacific Northwest,Kid Pleaser recipes

Rich Lemon Muffins

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 19:56:57 -0400

Melt in your mouth, pucker power pizazz! These muffins can be served for breakfast, brunch and beyond. These little gems are habit forming and you will never be able to make enough. Mangia! -- posted by Momma Mia

Seattle Salmon Chowder

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 23:46:36 -0500

In the Seattle area, we love our seafood! And what is better on a rainy Seattle day than a hot, comforting bowl of fresh chowder? You will love this rich bowl of flavorful goodness! -- posted by Adopted Parisian

Tillamook Creamery Cinnamon Sticks

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:53:57 -0500

From the world famous Tillamook Creamery in Oregon. -- posted by Cookgirl

How Now Purple Cow?

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:33:48 -0500

It's worth all the cuts and scratches from blackberry picking each summer here in Oregon to make these smoothies! From www.oregon-berries.com -- posted by Cookgirl

Sirloin Tip Pot Pie

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 15:36:22 -0500

So simple, and so delicious! Kids and adults will love this pot pie. My fussy husband even loves it! I use chicken gravy because I like the milder taste myself. Adding the small amount of beef soup base gives the gravy color, and a hint of beef flavor. -- posted by Chef #165326

Savory Summer Pasta Salad

Mon, 29 May 2006 21:12:47 -0400

This pasta salad usually makes it grand appearance at a Memorial Day Weekend BBQ. I never have leftovers, but sometimes make a double batch and leave some at home. The next day this dish reaches pure nirvana. Most ingredients found in the cupboard. -- posted by Col B.

Lemony-Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Ice Cream

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:53:20 -0400

Inspired by the multitude of fresh strawberries at our local farmstands, and a lemon cake presented by Emeril awhile ago, this super-flavorful combination of strawberries, lemons, and ice cream just screams "IT IS ALMOST SUMMER!!!" -- posted by Pèllerin

Balsamic BBQ Sauce

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 20:52:15 -0400

This is a fantastic BBQ sauce! And if you like balsamic vinegar, this is a REALLY fantastic BBQ sauce! We use it on everything but our favorite is chicken. -- posted by Dana Z

Herb Batter Bread

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 22:10:02 -0400

A tasty herb bread that is light and flavorful. -- posted by Country Mama

Cucumber Salad With Balsamic Dressing and Feta

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:07:42 -0400

I came up with this one night when all I had was cucumbers and it seemed so boring. The onions in this were a last minute addition when my 1 yo daughter came toddling in with a couple from my garden. My kids loved and kept asking for more. Not bad for the veg. Note: For best favor, this should be chilled overnight or at least several hours. Cooking time is chilling time. -- posted by Amis

Deli Cracker Dip

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:59:52 -0400

Simple and quick to make, delicious to the tastebuds--what more do you need? Kids love this stuff, so do adults. Excellent for a substantial snack after school, tailgate party, picnic, appetizer at a fancy party. -- posted by Debber

Breakfast Eggcake

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:14:16 -0400

Breakfast for one. This is a cross between an omelette and a pancake--using one egg. More protein than just a plain pancake. -- posted by Lovinlife

Banana Pear Bread With Dates

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 23:23:52 -0500

This bread is the best banana bread I have ever made. I didn't have enough of the ingredients I needed for banana bread so I improvised and the outcome was wonderful! I have to post this one so I will remember how to make it again. Entire family loved it. -- posted by Some1sGrandma

Schmoo Food Polenta Fries

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 22:52:55 -0500

Adapted from Jennifer McCann's Polenta Fries recipe. http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/ is a great spot to visit for lunchbox inspiration. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Lick-The-Bowl-Clean Bacon-Broccoli Salad

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:04:52 -0400

First time I had this at a church potluck, another lady and I were nearly fighting over the last serving--it was SO good! So we took the empty bowl and went looking for the owner to BEG for the recipe. Here it is! -- posted by Debber

Bottom-Of-The-Bowl Salad & Greek Dressing

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 14:58:37 -0400

This is a great recipe to take to potlucks and picnics: veggies in the bottom of the bowl marinate while the greens on top stay fresh & crispy. -- posted by Debber

French Apple Yogurt

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:31:40 -0400

This is wonderful if you love apples and yogurt. Adapted from a recipe by the US Apple Consumers Association. -- posted by Sharon123

Sweet Fry Bread - Enough for an Army!

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:52:17 -0400

First time I had this was during "Indian Taco" day for hot lunch at the school where I was a teacher on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. This was served at all the pow-wows out there! A friend's mother gave me her recipe; they make it for a church fund-raiser in Rapid City, South Dakota. GREAT FOR O.A.M.C. PLANNED OVERS! -- posted by Debber

Beyond Perfect! Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:19:43 -0400

A good friend brought this over when our second son was born, so we usually have this for his birthday dinner (using turkey, too--he was born on Thanksgiving!). Preparation includes boiling the eggs and cooking the chicken and rice--unless you use leftovers from another prep. -- posted by Debber

Oregon Rain Gorp

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:46:20 -0400

This comes from my Lipsmackin Vegetarian Backpackin cookbook. I will definitely be hitting the trail with this mix come spring! -- posted by dicentra

Terri's Cinnamon Raisin Bread (Bread Machine)

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 23:02:36 -0400

I changed the recipe from a bread machine recipe book I have to make it a little healthier and taste a little better for the kids. This makes one EXTRA LARGE loaf. This bread is GREAT with honey, or toasted and add peanut butter, or for peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Also, makes a good dessert when toasted, buttered, and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar! Try this sometime for breakfast when you are making french toast!!! :) Mmmmmmm.... -- posted by Some1sGrandma

Sweet and Sour Salmon

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:30:06 -0400

This unique recipe adapted from one by Bess Cleveland came from the Alaskan Cookbook for Homesteader or Gourmet. She says, This may be eaten either hot or cold, but we like it best when cold. Prep time includes sit time for dredged salmon. -- posted by Julesong

Alaskan Cranberry Dumplings

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:32:53 -0400

This recipe was included as part of a recipe for Roast Wild Duck with Red Cabbage Stuffing and Cranberry Dumplings in the collective cookbook Cooking Alaskan. It is from Out of Alaskas Kitchens. A delicious and unusual addition to meals! (If youre in a hurry, you can also use wonton wrappers instead of making your own dough. See note below.) -- posted by Julesong

Uncle Dobos Special Banana Blueberry Bread

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:31:13 -0400

We had a bunch of bananas that needed making into bread, and we based our recipe on the easy one here at Zaar by Charishma Ramchandani (recipe#9353). Easy and delicious, it makes a nice, light banana bread which is not overly sweet. Thanks for the inspiration, Charishma! You can either mix the batter by hand or with an electric mixer; either will work fine and you only need one large bowl. -- posted by Uncle Dobo

Alaskan Sourdough Blueberry Gingerbread

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:08:10 -0400

This recipe is based on Julesongs recipe #7020, with some modifications and my addition of fresh Alaskan blueberries! -- posted by Uncle Dobo

Apple and Plum Stuffed Pork Loin

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:33:02 -0400

One by me, adapted from a Scandinavian cookbook. (Actually, I think this method was described to me by a friend and I used that description in combination with glancing at a recipe.) From Friday, December 28th, 2001, LJ entry describing dinner. It was really easy to make, and absolutely delicious! A tribute to the folks in Puget Sound's Ballard and my own German/English/Scandinavian heritage. :) -- posted by Julesong

Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes - Loaded!

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:14:45 -0400

A friend brought over a pan of these, along with some meatballs & gravy, when we came home from the hospital with our second son who was born on Thanksgiving Day (1991). Since then these have become a "tradition" at our Thanksgiving feast. The great thing about these potatoes is that they can be made as much as a week ahead of time, then just need to be popped in the oven or microwave to be zapped at the last minute (while the turkey is "resting" and being carved). You can work on the gravy--and NOT worry about also mashing the spuds!!! -- posted by Debber

Afternoon Apple Snacks

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:11:19 -0400

From the Washington Apple Commission. -- posted by dicentra

Mama's Meatloaf

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:54:05 -0400

This started with a recipe from the Big Star Diner, Bainbridge Island, WA. Of course, I can't leave anything alone when it comes to my kitchen! So I tossed this around and came up with a recipe I hope you really enjoy. NOTE: If you reduce the amount in this recipe you MUST adjust the cooking time or you will end up with very dry results. -- posted by mama's kitchen

Butterscotch Leaf Piles for Autumn Enjoyment

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:41:53 -0400

A friend in Spokane always made these for school treats and church potlucks. They remind me of leaves raked into big piles. The only thing that's missing is the earthy fragrance of A-U-T-U-M-N. Hmmm....guess the butterscotch and peannut butter will have to suffice! Cooking time: chilling in the fridge. -- posted by Debber

Alaskan Apple Spiced Halibut (Or Salmon)

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:19:53 -0400

This recipe, adapted from the Kasilo Seafoods website, is a nice change of pace from your regular baked halibut! Also good with salmon. -- posted by Julesong

Sweet and Simple Meatloaf Sauce

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:00:46 -0400

This is my favorite topping for meatloaf. It is good for basting before and during cooking and also for serving at the table for those who like more sauce. -- posted by Some1sGrandma

Pot Roast

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:57:51 -0400

I looked though most of the pot roast recipes and all seemed to use liquid of some kind. I have simply made it this way all my life and think it is very good and easy. I start out with a fatty bone in thick piece of beef (which can be called many different things. Here they call it 7 bone in. Not sure why}. Works every time. Most important, you must have tight fitting lid or seal real well. Otherwise the meat will dry out and be tough. The low and slow cooking temp is what makes this work. -- posted by Wildhoney

Cabin Fever Game Night Taco Dip

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:11:16 -0400

As winter is winding down here in the northlands, we're "starting" to get a bit of cabin fever. So, once-a-year our church youth group hosts a cabin-fever game night. Everyone brings their favorite snack and soft drinks AND games or puzzles to share with the group. It's a free-for-all of board games, cards, and fun. Great for fellowship and laughter and wonderful memories. The first year we went, the teens went crazy over this recipe, so it's become kind-of a tradition. -- posted by Debber

Cathy's Quick & Easy Taco Dip

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:12:11 -0400

There are already about 3000 taco dip recipes on Zaar, but I simply MUST include this one from my friend Cathy because it is SO uncomplicated AND it reminds me of the fun we had when we both lived in Spokane back in the 90's. She's in Arizona now, and I'm in Wisconsin! -- posted by Debber

Halloween Twinkie

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:15:11 -0400

A kid-friendly recipe that is so easy that a beginner cook could make this! This is a delicious and easy recipe that is great for parties. -- posted by kddteam

Hostess Cupcake Ice Cream Sandwiches

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:16:50 -0400

You need to freeze the cupcakes after you cut them. This tastes awesome. -- posted by kddteam

Worms in Dirt

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:28:17 -0400

A fun Halloween recipe that is delicious and spooky. -- posted by kddteam

Non-Alcoholic Butterbeer

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:34:13 -0400

A delicious "beer" without the beer! Very Good Butterbeer. -- posted by kddteam

Apple Dumplings

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:54:04 -0400

I got this recipe off of the internet when I was looking for a recipe for apple dumplings to make for DH who had never had them before. I thought this worked wonderfully, but I would like to preface the recipe by saying that I used ingredients that I had on hand instead of the shortening and milk so my pastry was much much stickier than it should have been and I had to add a lot more flour. I am posting the recipe exactly as I found it with the warning that when you make it slowly add the flour until the dough all comes together to make a nice soft dough that isn't sticky. If you need more than what the recipe calls for, please add more, and then let me know so that I can adjust accordingly. Hope you enjoy these as much as we did. -- posted by I Cook Therefore I Am

No Bake Twinkie Pie

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:20:16 -0400

I thought of this recipe myself not very hard at all- even a kid could make this. -- posted by kddteam

Nature's Fruit-Wheat Mufffins

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:22:35 -0400

Lightly sweet and full of fiber, a healthy choice to start your day. -- posted by mama cocina

Bacon - Feta - Red Pepper Chicken Rolls

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:12:30 -0500

Always looking for delicious & interesting ways to serve chicken...here's another one! -- posted by Debber

Chocolate Oat Square Extravaganza!

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:09:00 -0500

This is the first one sold out when our 4-H club hosts a concession stand for the annual rabbit-breeders' show every June. Thick and gooey and very filling. -- posted by Debber

Curried Chicken With Rice

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:12:50 -0500

This one comes from my newlywed days when I received a whole set of illustrated recipe cards. I tweaked it to suit our tastes into a very flavorsome and aromatic meal! The rice cooks in the microwave while the chicken works in the frying pan; why--dinner will be ready before you know it--altho' you WILL have to listen to LOTS of begging (as in, "What are you making that smells so good?" and "Are we ever going to eat?"). -- posted by Debber

Chicken Marsala

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:01:44 -0500

Chicken breast sautéed in Marsala Cooking Wine with onions and mushrooms. -- posted by ColleenNusbaum

Whole Grain Jam Squares

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:33:35 -0500

Gooey, cookie bar with a sweet and salty flavor. -- posted by Momma Mia

Peach Oatmeal Muffins

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:40:49 -0500

This muffin is simple, flavorful, and moist. Using whole wheat pastry flour and oats also make them a fairly healthy start to the day. If you substitute blueberries for the peaches add a 1/4 tsp of cloves. I like a lot of spice and use the higher amounts given. -- posted by momaphet

Linda's Fantabulously Easy Baked Alaska

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:18:08 -0500

Individual portions are easy, fast, and make-ahead so all you have to do is bake them off! The secret to a good baked Alaska is keeping everything frozen. You can use any cake you like such as pound cake and any ice cream you like but the following is my favorite! -- posted by Secret Agent

Sweetangerines Low Fat Low Calorie Ginger Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:54:34 -0500

These cookies are very good for a treat if you want to watch your weight. The credit goes to sweetangerines, but since I modified, one of the moderators suggested I post the modified version so there'd be nutritional facts. So, here it is! The original version used 2 tsp. of ginger and 2 tsp. of nutmeg. I don't like strong spices, so I cut those two items to one tsp. each. I also cut the dried cherries to one cup, down from two, because I wanted more "cookie" and less fruit. The fruit is very good and adds moisture though, so leaving it at 2 cups would be fine. -- posted by Tristan's Nana

Snack Attack Mix, Low Cal

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:17:18 -0500

I am on Nutrisystem and needed a low cal, crunchy snack for when I get the munchies or go to the movies and yearn for popcorn. I love chex mixes, but am not a huge fan of pretzels. This mix, however, can include FF pretzels if you wish...just add them in! -- posted by Tristan's Nana

Wisconsin Apples and Bleu Cheese Salad

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:18:16 -0500

Extraordinary combination of flavors, just right ANY time of the year. Use whatever apples are your favorite, we prefer Gala or Braeburn (skip the lemon juice), but Delicious or Golden work just as well, too. -- posted by Debber

Dutch Apricot Pie With Crumb Topping

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:01:50 -0500

You can have this all-year round if you freeze several portions of the apricots during the summer when they are plentiful! The crumb topping is what makes this pie SO special. Summer-time in a pie-plate--how neat is THAT!? -- posted by Debber

Pacific Northwest Bing Cherry Hazelnut Sundaes

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:21:23 -0500

Epicurious. The best ingredients from the PNW! -- posted by dicentra

Summer Fruit Cream Cheese Dessert

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:48:59 -0500

Rhubarb and strawberries or raspberries are great combinations--screaming SUMMER! Here is a dessert that will bring a smile even in the midst of the heat and humidity--a trip to the berry patch will be worth the effort in the blazing sun! From *Taste of Home's* Feb-Mar '08 issue recipe cards....yummo! COOKING TIME INCLUDES CHILLING TIME--plan ahead! -- posted by Debber

Farmhouse Hearty Mushroom, Asparagus and Bacon Quiche

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:52:37 -0500

Saw this one in Taste of Home's Feb-Mar 08 issue; made a few adjustments to suit our tastebuds, and this is the lovely result! This will put a smile on your face as the aroma wafts through the kitchen! -- posted by Debber

Apple Delicious

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:41:33 -0500

These little pockets of apple filling are delicious and simple to make. I had these served at a dinner party and I had to have the recipe. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Alaskan Blueberry Lemon Tea Bread

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:35:27 -0500

When I lived in Alaska, during blueberry season it was fun to climb the mountains and pick blueberries. The one hazard was that the bears were doing the same thing so it was a race to see who got the most berries during the season. The joke is that if you saw a large pile of blueberries on the trail, turn around and go away because it means bears are in the area. Bears don't digest blueberries very well so they come out whole alot of the time. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Space Rocks

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:31:37 -0500

A deliciously chocolate cookie that will drive you nuts! -- posted by kddteam

Opposite of a Smoothie: Breakfast Crunchy

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:38:18 -0500

Beautiful presentation: a breakfast parfait! Instead of slurping, you get to spoon it up. Endless variations depending on your own tastes--so customize as you like. The recipe is made for ONE serving, adjust to the number of diners. If you let the Crunchy sit for an hour or so, the cereal absorbs moisture from the yogurt and goes from crunchy to chewy. Use frozen or fresh fruit, depending on what you have available. -- posted by Debber

Ice Pops

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:01:35 -0500

Sugar-free, additive-free version of a favorite summertime snack. Major kid pleaser. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Summer Baked Fruit

Wed, 28 May 2008 23:29:08 -0400

A very healthy snack or breakfast recipe from The Organic Baby and Toddler Cookbook (great for adults too). Serve with vanilla yogurt and a sprinkling of nuts-YUM! -- posted by Motivated Mama

Super Grilled Salmon

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:03:36 -0400

Recipe adapted from Allrecipes. To quote the site: "This is a grilled salmon made with full bodied wine (Shiraz is best). It needs to marinate overnight for best flavor." My sister sent me this recipe and I thought that it really sounded good. Will be trying this this weekend! *Cook & prep time does NOT include marinating time required. -- posted by CindiJ

Pop Rocks No Bake Strawberry Lime Cheesecake

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:02:54 -0400

I love Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations. I was watching the Northwest episode and the Gypsy dining group came up with a fabulous dessert that engulfed all of the senses. Seeing as how I am in no way going to do this dessert justice, I just wanted to quote what Gypsy described it as: "The second dessert was a lime cheesecake mousse set over the top of an aural crust. Strawberry pop rocks were implanted into the graham cracker crust for a surprising aural firework display with every bite. The dish was accompanied by strawberry sorbet over a salad of black pepper and strawberries, a strawberry sauce, and a fresh grating of lime zest." I have researched the lime mousse techniques and i have just run out of patience on how to keep the rocks from popping before the cake is consumed. So it's basically, no bake, low heat, keep it cool. I cannot come close to coming up with the black pepper and strawberries concoction so i am going to make my cop out, easy version. It might not be completely gourmet, but it is still poppin'. **I plan on revisiting this to make a diet friendly version. -- posted by College Girl

25 Minute Orecchiette W/Chicken & Rosemary

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:44:44 -0400

I made this for dinner a few nights ago and it was just perfect. The seasonings from the store bought rotisserie chicken and fresh Rosemary, really made this dish sing. I always buy wedges of real Parmasano Reggiano cheese and store it in the freezer. It will last you a very long time, so the expense is definitely worth the incredible flavor this cheese will add to your dish. My photo is not one of my best, as I was using a friends camera, but I wanted to make sure that everyone could identify the pasta shape. -- posted by Humble Bee

Tomato Basil Bread - by Hand or Bread Machine

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:50:04 -0400

This breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are a great pairing with chicken or turkey cold cuts or a summer tomato sandwich. I use this basic recipe in my bread machine using the dough cycle; following my bread machines instructions. I then bake it in the oven. I also omit the red pepper flakes and, at times, omit the Parmesan cheese and replace it with an additional 1/4 cup of flour. Be careful and add additional flour a little at a time depending on the humidity in your kitchen. -- posted by Humble Bee

Grilled Blue Cheese Butter Burgers

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:14:59 -0400

For this recipe you will need Recipe #316743. I have been struggling with a way to make blue cheese burgers and not have the blue cheese fall out while I was stuffing the hamburger. I finally thought about making a compound butter and it works fabulously, not to mention the incredible flavor and moisture that is added to the meat. Doing it this way makes it very easy to assemble the burgers, as well as keeping the burgers from having 'blue cheese blow out' while cooking. You can make these on the stove top, broiler or on the BBQ grill. I strongly recommend the BBQ grill because the flavors are just incredible when a charcoal grill is used. -- posted by Humble Bee

Summer Sunshine on a Salad Plate

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:19:19 -0400

Complex flavors meld into a delightfully tasteful explosion on the plate. -- posted by Debber

Seafood Casserole for Christmas Eve from the Farmhouse

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:12:15 -0400

Getting the kids ready and out the door in time for the traditional Lutheran church's Christmas Eve Children's Worship Service is made MUCH easier with this recipe on hand. Get things ready ahead of time, make a loaf of garlicky French bread, and before the little whipper-snappers have time to realize what's happened, you've eaten a healthy AND festive supper, AND are STILL out-the-door in time for church to hear the story and sing the carols of the Birth of Our Savior! Those lovely ladies at Gooseberry Patch take the credit for coming up with this one. -- posted by Debber

Golden Brown Sour Cream Waffles

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:08:43 -0400

Crispy on the edges, tender cake-like on the inside. A smear of butter, a sprinkle of berries, and a squirt of syrup--are you in heaven or what? I've doubled the original recipe, since we like to pop the leftovers into the toaster/oven later in the week. Thanks to Ken Haedrich's "Country Breakfast" for the original recipe. -- posted by Debber

Luxurious Angel Food Ambrosia Cake

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:49:37 -0400

A fantastic cake that does not weigh you down. The presentation is very impressive and the cake is simply luscious, fresh and very satisfying without being heavy. -- posted by Humble Bee

Green Chili-Cheese Compound Butter

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:26:22 -0400

This is a fabulous compound butter for fish, corn bread or muffins, corn on the cob or just to slather across a slice of bread. This butter freezes well as long as it is protected from the beastly odors that live in your freezer. Make sure to wrap well in plastic wrap and place in a Ziploc freezer bag. Or place in a container with a tight fitting lid placing plastic wrap on top- in contact with the butter itself. -- posted by Humble Bee

Maple Bacon Biscuits

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:51:28 -0400

Breakfast in a biscuit! My husband and I had these during a trip to LA and they were fabulous. I am not a fan of maple, but these biscuits are very good. I just happened across the original recipe while reading food related articles. This recipe makes 2 dozen, however, I freeze 1 1/2 dozen and take them out as needed. Give them a try; I am sure you will love them as well. Adapted from Zoe Nathan of Rustic Canyon -- posted by Humble Bee

Overnight Brunch Casserole

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:43:25 -0400

This easy brunch casserole will become everyone's favorite and it's so easy! Choose a French or Sourdough Bread to give it the Panera touch. From the Panera Bread Cookbook. -- posted by Humble Bee

Sourdough With Jalapeno Cheese Spread

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:45:45 -0400

I made a big pot of my chili and had a loaf of homemade sourdough bread leftover from the day before. I wanted something different from the usual garlic bread or corn bread, one typically serves with chili. I opened the fridge and this cheese spread is what I came forth. A wonderful spread, dip and as you'll find out, perfect for spreading on sourdough or French bread and heating under the broiler. -- posted by Humble Bee

Zero's Jelly Belly Party Mix

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:44:12 -0400

Compliments of the CGTD Culinary Arts' Institute of Oregon of which I am President, Treasurer and Janitor. Use any flavor of Jelly Bellys/jelly beans. -- posted by Cookgirl

BBQ Chicken Sandwich -- Waco Family Favorite

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:51:14 -0400

This is a family favorite and in frequent rotation during the summertime in our household (Gotta love it anytime DH grills up dinner). Although normally we use sprouts ( Broccosprouts whenever we can find them), the kiddos are more inclined to sub lettuce and omit the tomatoes. Kids, go figure! Sometimes an avocado can garnish, normally that is on the side as guacamole with chips. Garnish varies depending on what looks good and fresh at the market. **Rudy's BBQ Sauce from Texas is KEY to the flavor of this sandwich! We use all sorts of other sauces, but Rudy's is just the best for these - by the case I tell ya!!** -- posted by Mommy Diva

Ben's Terrific Truffles for Gift-Giving

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:00:27 -0400

From an earlier era, found in a pile of recipes, handwritten in little boy printing! Must've been a good recipe or he surely wouldn't have gone to the trouble of printing it out like that. COOKING TIME is actually COOLING time. -- posted by Debber

Country Butter from America's Dairyland

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:38:16 -0400

Received this from a friend who always brought a pot of this with her home-made bread whenever we had soup and bread suppers at church back in Spokane, Washington. Being a Wisconsin farmer's daughter, I was a bit put off by it NOT being totally a "real" dairy product, but the flavor IS delish, plus the calories and cholestrol saved are worth the "fake-ness" !! -- posted by Debber

Whole Wheat Pancakes With Flax Seed

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:11:53 -0500

I make these 2 times a week for my family. Mostly for dinner believe it or not. My girls love this recipe. The flax seed is whole which makes it easier to eat. They kids don't even taste it or feel it when eaten but they do get the health benefits. Started out just for breakfast but now we eat these 2 times a week to cut down on meat cost. Very budget friendly. -- posted by volkswagon mama

Fluffy Butter Dinner Rolls

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:05:26 -0500

This is an excellent recipe for impressing people with your cooking skills. You have no idea how good these taste until you actually make them. Please try at least once. You will not regret it. -- posted by mitchellengineer

Sharon Rae's Yam Bake

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:57:09 -0500

This is the best recipe for Thanksgiving! It just isn't Thanksgiving without this dish in my house. You can use sweet potatoes instead of yams. -- posted by Red Hook

Chicken With Shallots, Dates and Apricots

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:06:51 -0500

Found in the Williams-Sonoma "Taste" cookbook, this recipe is sweet and savory and so comforting. It is best served with basmati rice. -- posted by KissKiss

Quick & Easy Taco Burger Casserole

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:29:08 -0500

A new twist on an old favorite! Feeds a family of 6-8, and is great on a cold winter night. I came up with this recipe when I was trying to get my husband to eat more family-style casserole dishes (he's not a fan of casseroles). I served it right out of the oven, bubbling hot, with a slice of crusty french bread and a small dinner salad. He ate three helpings and told me that I should definitely put "that one" in my recipe box. -- posted by zbigbass

S'more Cookies

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:22:28 -0500

An easy recipe for S'more cookies that everybody can love.... =] I made this recipe up.... I'm no baker, but this recipe totally rocked the socks off my family... other then the fact that they where ugly this cookie was perfect. -- posted by KatyLady90

Strawberry Crescent French Toast

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:08:27 -0400

I created this recipe as an experiment that turned into a family favorite. Wonderful served with Sunday breakfast or brunch. Also delicious with raspberries instead of strawberries. Sure to delight the senses! This recipe also works as a low sugar/carb recipe! Just substitute sugar free jam, Splenda and Sugar free maple syrup for the sugary sweet ingredients in this recipe (I do this for my diabetic husband all the time) - you'll be surprised how wonderful it tastes. -- posted by EmilieLearnstoCook

Oregon Trail

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:56:21 -0400

This tasty treat takes only minutes to prepare and the kids will love it! No more of that plain Mac & Cheese again... -- posted by Hughie

Country Caramel Apples Around the Campfire

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:27:24 -0400

Here's a recipe that is sure to draw some oohs and aahs from your favorite diners! An easy-to-make, simple way to end the day while camping or on the back deck. The hardest part is coring the apples. Try stuffing the core with other melty sweet treats: chocolate caramels, cinnamon Red Hots, Lemon Drops, Gummy Bears. Oooohh...! The original recipe came from the Lutheran Girl Pioneer Camping cookbook. COOKING TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE getting the fire or grill coals going. This is a good recipe to put on as the fire is dying down---or AFTER you've pulled the meat off the grill--while you're eating supper. These will cook all by themselves while you're eating! -- posted by Debber

Campfire S'mores (Aka Robinson Crusoes)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:16:10 -0400

If you like regular S'mores, you're going to LOVE these! Start with chocolate graham crackers, smear on some creamy peanut butter, add the chocolate candy pieces, the melty marshmallow; then top with the other square of graham cracker. THE TRICK to making these perfectly is being patient while the marshmallow is roasting....don't stick it into the fire, twirl it slowly over the warmth, so that it starts to swell up. That's your signal that the inside is getting all soft and smooshy--just right for perfect s'mores. I first made these back in the early 90's when taking 10 girls on a church youth camp-out in eastern Washington State. We cooked all our meals over the open-fire (no campstove!!) including chocolate chip pancakes MADE FROM SCRATCH, pioneer hotdogs (yum, yum!) and caramel apples roasted in the coals. I guess I need to post those recipes too. After all...it's summer-time and people are camping!!! -- posted by Debber

Oregon Trail Mix

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:55:53 -0400

My homemade version of a commercial trail mix. Salt free! For best flavor, make sure you use unsulphured dried fruit and be doubly sure the nuts are not rancid (taste test!). As we roll along the Oregon trail...bump, bump, bump... Read about the Oregon Trail here: frontiertrails.com/oldwest/oregontrail.htm -- posted by Cookgirl

Citrus Slush: Snazzy & Jazzy

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:06:11 -0400

You're the hostess for the bridal or baby shower and are scrambling around looking for the PERFECT recipe. Eureka! You've just struck the mother-lode of Shower Slushes! This makes a LOT and tastes divine, too. Thanks to Taste of Home Holidays (Barbecues), Summer 2009, booklet for this excellent recipe. -- posted by Debber

"sneaky" Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes Kids Love

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:07:25 -0400

These little gems look like a bite of chocolate heaven - even to ME!! I KNOW they will satisfy my little guy - who is on an anti-veggie kick at the moment. Makes me think of the decadent chocolate frosted cake from school daze that had beets in it - every kid's nightmare. Couldn't believe it when I saw the recipe as a kid. Oh, well. Get 'em in there any way you can Mommy....until they get over the YUCK phase. THIS TOO SHALL PASS! And with these cupcakes, it looks like our secret is safe!! -- posted by Mommy Diva

Goof Balls

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:01:04 -0400

A yummy yummy peanut butter no-bake cookie. It's a great family recipe and everybody's favorite. Prep time includes balling time but not cooling. -- posted by heres_johnni

Blackberry Gratin

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:12:18 -0400

The blackberries are ripe now and I found this recipe to use when I pick some. It looks simple and great. From The Pacific Northwest (Williams-Sonoma New American Cooking) by Jean Galton. -- posted by lazyme

Blackberry Coffee Cake

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:25:15 -0400

First Street Haven, Port Angeles, Washington. A hidden layer of fresh blackberries makes for a tasty surprise in this simple coffee cake. Other berries in season can be used as well, either solo or mixed in a jumbleberry version. This cake is at home both on the breakfast table and as an afternoon snack with a steaming cup of tea. Source: The Best Northwest Places Cookbook (Volume 2), Cynthia C. Nims. -- posted by lazyme

Try a Cashew Chicken Salad in a Sandwich on a Hot Summer Evening

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:05:49 -0400

The title is pretty self-explanatory, and I think you'll agree that this is a nice way to spend a summer evening. Kettle (crunchy) potato chips on the side, a couple of home-made cookies or a brownie, some carrot sticks, and you've got a pretty decent brown-bag lunch, too. The original recipe (from Taste of Home, Aug/Sep 09) calls for pumpernickel bread. -- posted by Debber

Bake Sale Time: Rice Krispies W/ Malted Milk Ball Bars

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:18:02 -0400

Here's one to add to your bake sale repertoire--and they'll be just enough different [but still the same thing] to get the kids curious, and good enough that they'll sell like "hot cakes!" Save a couple for the home-folks, because you won't be bringing any home when you take these to the potluck or family reunion picnic! I use two bowls (recycle the first one) so I have everything ready to pour and mix--goes much quicker and no wasting time to measure when the stuff is hot! Again, the gals at Taste of Home get all the credit--Aug/Sep '09. -- posted by Debber

Vegetarian Portobello French Dip Sandwich

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:38:15 -0400

This incredible sandwich is the signature dish at the much-loved Seattle restaurant, Café Flora. The recipe is printed in the "Café Flora Cookbook". It's really a delicious sandwich and will please vegetarians and carnivores alike. It's easy to make vegan too. Start by preparing the mushroom essence (which can be made ahead of time). Unused French Dip Spread can be frozen. The mushroom essence (basically a reduced mushroom stock) can be made to add intense mushroom flavour to risottos, pastas, soups... -- posted by blucoat

Yummy Eggnog Scrambled Eggs

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:24:10 -0500

A real treat! I was looking for recipes this morning to use Eggnog in, and the majority of them were for things like French toast. I went to the kitchen to make scrambled eggs and used eggnog rather than milk. Turned out AMAZING and will be a regular seasonal treat in my house. Actually, they ended up being far fluffier than my normal scrambled eggs, too. Try it! Tell me what you think [but the kids will love it ;) ] -- posted by Dying4Eternity20

Salmon Salad Sandwiches

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:53:06 -0500

Delicious! From Eating Well magazine Jan/Feb 2010 -- posted by TattooedMamaof2