No Dinner Group

So, I totally slacked and didn't call anyone, so there WILL NOT BE DINNER GROUP on November 13. I will try to contact people via Facebook just to confirm this. Sorry ladies!

Dinner group

We need to set up another dinner group! I've talked with Melissa and Michelle, and we were thinking Nov 13. Is that date okay for everyone? If so, that means we'll need recipes posted by Nov 9, receipts by noon on the 13th, and to plan on a time. Should we just do it at 7 again? Are we pre-assembling everything again? Or did everyone want to have help on your recipes? If we are just exchanging again, then I'm fine hosting again. If we're working together on recipes, then I guess I could host again, too, but let's see what everyone wants to do.

Just a reminder, please keep your recipes simple. If you want to spend a lot of time on them, great, and we all love it and are grateful for it, but please don't place too much of a burden on yourself! This whole thing is to make life easier for us.

Thanks so much for all of the yummy recipes last time! I especially loved all the soups with the cold weather upon us now. I'm humbled by the amazing cooks we have in this neighborhood. Thanks for sharing! Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions or comments, or just post it here on the site!

Steamed Dumplings

4 oz ground pork (or beef)
2 T chopped onions
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp hoisin sauce
1 mushroom finely chopped
4 egg roll wrappers
1/3 c chicken broth
nonstick cooking spray

Combine all ingredients except egg roll wrappers and chicken broth. Place 2 T mixture into center of each wrapper. Wet fingers with water and run along outer edge of egg roll wrapper. Gather up edges and twist to close. Spray pan lightly with cooking spray. Pour broth into pan. Place dumplings in pan. Cover with lid. Cook 8 min on high (so it’s boiling and steaming really well). Serve with soy or duck sauce. Serves 2.

Updates to come...

So, since I last posted, I have been to Dallas on a Mary Kay trip, a Baltic Cruise and toured in Denmark and Sweden, and, went skydiving!!! So....I will upload those pictures soon. In the meantime, sign up as a friend on Facebook--you'll see more daily updates there. Sorry, I had the best of intentions to be a faithful blogger. I need my assistant to do it for me! LOL!!

Brown Sugar Meatloaf (serves 6-8)

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 small onion, chopped (I use dehydrated onions reconstituted)
1/4 tsp ground ginger
3/4 cup finely chopped saltine cracker crumbs (approx 25 squares)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
2. Press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
3. In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. Place on top of the ketchup.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Serve with baked potatoes, cheese green beans, salad and muffins.

The meatloaves that I dropped off last night are already cooked so heat up and enjoy!

Tomatoe Ravioli Soup

3 Cans diced tomatoes
3 Cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, minced
1 Tbsp tomatoe paste
salt
1 tbsp flour
1/2 c cream
cayenne

Ravioli cooked and put in soup

Receipts!

Hey ladies! Today's the day. I need everyone's receipts as soon as possible. My goal is to have the money stuff posted by noon tomorrow so everyone can know how much to bring (or how much to expect back) in addition to your $10 for the cash box. If you need to just email me your total, that's okay, too, just bring the receipt tomorrow night.

Thanks and I can't wait to do our first exchange.
Jen

Tomatoe Tortalini Bisque (I'll spell it right later)

Don't have the recipe yet but will soon from ketura.

Also I just forwarded the site to Mary so she will be even later than me.

smiles

Hey Girls,

I'm doing spaghetti and meatballs. Pretty easy! Heat the meatballs through and and warm up the spaghetti sauce. I'll get you each a box of noodles. I don't have the recipe yet -- I'm going to use my moms so I will get it to you.

Have a great week!

White Chili

1 # chicken, cooked and cubed 1 onion, chopped
1-2 cloves minced garlic 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 - 15 oz can of Great Northern White Beans - drained and rinsed
1 can chicken broth 2 cans chopped green chilies
1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano ½ tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 cup sour cream
½ cup whipping cream

In large Dutch oven sauté chicken, onion and garlic in the oil until vegetables are shiny but not browned. Add the seasonings to the oil and let release flavor for approximately 30 seconds. Add the beans, broth, chilies. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add the sour cream and whipping cream. Serve with condiments of cheese, avocado, shallots, corn chips etc.

Oven Baked Chimichangas

2/3 cup salsa
1 t. cumin
½ t. oregano
2 cups chicken or beef , cooked & shredded
1 cup cheese, shredded
2 green onions
6 flour tortillas
1 T. melted butter or margarine

Mix first 6 ingredients. Put ½ cup of mix on tortillas, fold sides in then roll from bottom. Place seam-side down on cookie sheet and brush with butter. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

5-minute Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients:
about 14 taquitos (frozen food) chicken or beef
1 large can of refried beans
1 can of enchilada sauce
1.5 cups shredded cheese

Spread refried beans into a 9x13 pan. Place frozen taquitos on top of refried beans. Spread enchilada sauce on top, sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes. serve with desired toppings like sour cream, olives, guacamole.

Cinnamon Rolls

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened

2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (3 ounce) package cream
cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
DIRECTIONS:
1.
Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in the butter; stir until melted. Add water and let cool until lukewarm.
2.
In a large bowl, combine the milk mixture, yeast, white sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
3.
Divide dough into two pieces. Roll each piece into a 12x9 inch rectangle. In a bowl, stir together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Spread each piece with half of the butter, half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Roll up dough, using a little water to seal the seam.
4.
Cut each roll into 12 slices using a very sharp knife or dental floss. Place rolls onto two 9x13 inch greased baking pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
6.
To make frosting; combine confectioner's sugar, cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Add milk gradually until frosting reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over warm (but not hot) cinnamon rolls.