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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Peach Cobbler w/pastry topping


I prefer a pastry top to the cobbler instead of the traditional sweet biscuit topping, so I used the recipe for a single pie crust and rolled it out to fit the top of this Corningware dish.

If you want the biscuit-type topping, the recipe is listed after the main recipe.



2 1/4 pounds (4 large) fresh peaches pitted, peeled and sliced.
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons corn starch

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl, then add peaches and toss well.
Pour mixture into a casserole dish (9½ x 7½ x 2½)
Place pastry over top. Cut slits in top for steam to escape.
Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.
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Sweet Biscuit Topping (use instead of the pastry topping, if desired)
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup boiling water

Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl.
Cut in the butter with a pastry blender, the stir in water until just combined.

Bake the peaches in the oven for 10 minutes BEFORE you add this topping.

Remove peaches from oven and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle top with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon (3 tablespoons white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon).

Return to oven and bake 30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Chicken Enchiladas




8 Large Flour Tortillas
1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with chili peppers)
4 Cups Shredded Chicken
1 Cup Salsa Verde
8 oz package shredded cheddar cheese
1 Jar Alfredo Sauce

The quick method is to use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. Just shred the chicken using mostly white or dark meat whichever you prefer.

Mix the chicken, Rotel, 1/2 the jar of Alfredo and as much as you like of the Slasa Verde together in a large bowl. Spoon onto the tortillas and roll up and place in an oven proof baking dish. A lasagna dish is the perfect size.

Cover with remaining Alfredo sauce and about 1/2 cup of salsa verde and package of cheese.

Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Serves 8

If you wish, you may use Corn Tortillas, but they must be softened before rolling and placing in a casserole.





Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Strawberry Jam

"Ball" brand RealFruit instant Pectin

5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and mashed
2 cups granulated sugar
6 Tablespoons RealFruit instant Pectin

Mix all ingredients and stir for three minutes. Ladle into half-pint jars. Leave 1/2" space at top to allow for expansion when freezing.

Makes 6 of the 8 ounce jars. Keeps about 2 weeks in refrigerator or one year when frozen.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Queso Dip

1 pound Velveeta
1 can Ro*tel

Mix in 2-quart microwave bowl

Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until Velveeta is completely melted. Stir after about 3 minutes.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Salad Dressing salt free

1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup Canola oil (or Olive Oil)
1 teaspoon horseradish

Whisk together and refrigerate.