Fix-It-and-Forget-It

Hi everyone!!  If you are on facebook you might want to check out the Fix-It-And-Forget-It page.  Lots of fun crockpot ideas!!  There is one for a caramel apple dessert that I can't wait to try!  Check it out.  When I try it, I will post a picture of it.  I love crockpot ideas, put it in and wallah, you have a meal!

Reuben Quiche

Wow, it is been a while since I have posted anything.  Not sure if anyone is still out there reading these.  You will have to let me know!  Anyway, my sister Kim gave me a recipe that she had recently tried and no, it is not going to be in the cookbook.  I made it lastnight and I think you will like it, so I am sharing it here.

I don't know about you, but I can't get enough corned beef around St. Patrick's Day.  I am very picky, all the flavors have to be there, and they definitely are in this dish.  I love the Rye Triscuit crust...ingenous!  (Definitely use the Rye Triscuits, makes the whole dish!)  Wish I would have thought of it!!  Since it didn't make it into the book, I am sharing the recipe with you.  It came from Taste of Home!

CRUST:

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons finely crushed Rye Triscuits or other crackers

1 tablespoon rye or all-purpose flour  (I used rye flour.)
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

FILLING:
5 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 package (2-1/2 ounces) deli corned beef, cut into 2-inch strips
1/2 cup sauerkraut, well drained
4 eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, flour and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onions in butter until tender; set aside. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over crust. Top with corned beef, sauerkraut and remaining cheese. Beat the eggs, cream, flour, mustard, salt and reserve onion mixture; pour over cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 395 calories, 26 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 211 mg cholesterol, 673 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Easy Chicken Paprikash

This is a nice easy recipe for the fall and winter.  I love anything with paprika in it.  My kids like anything that has sauce!

I used Penzey's paprika.  They have many different types!  I used a combination of half sharp and sweet.

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Slow Cooker Porter Pot Roast

Lots of ingredients here. I took a picture so those of you who don't live in western New York would know what beef culinary gravy was...notice the boxes on the left! The beer that was used is also pictured here.

Here is a photo of the finished product.  The meat just fell off the bone. 

I poured the au jus with the onions, garlic and flavor all over EVERYTHING!  YUM!

Cheesecake

This cheesecake has one VERY thick crust.  I think you may want to adjust it when you make it for yourself.  Marlene says she does some adjusting when she makes it.  A lot of people liked the thicker crust. 

All I know is that the center was creamy and delicious.  This is not a dry cheesecake!

Gooey Butter Cookies

I got this recipe from Chris Czuczman.  Her cookies came out nice and flat and VERY tasty. 

I followed her recipe and I got pudgy cookies...with the same flavor as hers!  I am not sure why they came out so different, but I guess, since they taste the same, it doesn't really matter!  I am going to blame it on my awful oven.  Have I mentioned that baking in my oven is like an experiment everytime I use it?  Someday, the oven fairy will drop a new oven right on top of that old one in my kitchen!!

Turtle Pumpkin Pie

I was sitting at a doctor's appointment waiting to get a KUB x-ray and I found this one as I paged through a magazine.  I think I may have found a new Thanksgiving favorite.

I loved how easy it was to make and the bottom of the graham cracker pie crust is covered with caramel syrup and chopped pecans.  YUMMY!  It has a great pumpkin flavor.  Nice change from your regular pumpkin pie.

Tortilla Soup

I can't believe I almost lost this one!!  I made this quite a few months ago.  It was totally delicious and freezes well.  I know this, because I defrosted some and ate it for lunch!  Thank goodness I did!  I love the cilantro in here.  When you serve it up, be sure to put crushed tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream on top,  Those items bring the soup to a whole new level of deliciousness!

Salmon Cakes with Fiery Red Bell Pepper Salsa

I can't even tell you how delicious these were!  I loved how lowfat this was....and easy!  Tom and TJ weren't sure about this dish at first, and then I made them try it.  The verdict is in and after EVERYONE had seconds we all agreed this one would be made again!!  YUM!

Mazetti

This is a nice easy quick dinner dish.  My kids loved it!   It tasted like spaghetti, but used wide egg noodles instead of spaghetti noodles. 

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

I already posted a pasta salad, but this one is a little different.  I love the artichoke hearts, peppers and black olives in this one with the hint of feta cheese.  I did think it needed a little salt.  I also added some Penzey's Greek seasoning to it. 

Banana Berry Muffins

This recipe makes exactly 12 muffins.  It is a great thing to do with those leftover almost black bananas!

They make your house smell delicious!

I love the added dried fruit option.  I often throw in more than is called for.

Easy Party Meatballs

These can be done in the crockpot or on the stove.  I did them in the crockpot and at the end I had to add a little water, because they seemed a little dry.  After adding the water, they perked right up.

Stick a toothpick in and you are on your way!  I had leftovers, and found that they make great little cold meatball sandwiches!!

Orange Shrimp Dip

I changed the name on this, because everyone should know there is a hdden flavor in there.  I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!  I first had it at Pattie Burke's house.  Pattie just calls it Shrimp Dip, but I really think you need to know there is orange in there.  It was a refreshing surprise!!  You definitely need the cracked pepper crackers pictured here.  They truly make this appetizer complete!

Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

You have to love this cake if you love chocolate, coffee and peanut butter.....hmm....doesn't sound good mixed together?  You will give that a second thought after you try this cake.  It is moist and delicious!

I dare you not to want a second piece!

Peanut and Berry Munch Mix

How could you not like this!  It is filled with shredded wheat, peanut butter, some honey, peanuts, and mixed dried berries!  Tanner is allergic to tree nuts, but not peanuts.  He loves this stuff and I have to bring it to him when I visit him at school.  I used to make a different version for Grandpa John.....he loved it too!!

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This could be served as a salad or a dessert.  I love the pretzel bottom.  I have made this one before.  The best part about this dish is that it can be made year round.  It uses frozen strawberries and last time I checked, pretzels are always in season!!

BBQ Spare Ribs

This recipe is very mild and has lots of tomato sauce and onions in it.  I made it in the oven and it took about 4 or 5 hours to complete.  I probably could have taken it out at 4 hours, but I wanted to let the sauce thicken up some more, so I left it in the oven a while longer.

Gazpacho Soup

Now I thought this soup was red, but I guess I was wrong.  Maybe it was the giant cucumber I put in here, or the fact that I made it in November, not exactly tomato season!  It really doesn't matter though, this soup was REALLY delicious.  You can't help but feel good eating all those vegetables in a martini glass!!