Wednesday, August 27, 2008

FYI... BUTTERMILK SUBSTITUTION

If you don't have buttermilk on hand, pour 2 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice into a 2-cup measuring cup and add enough regular milk to measure 2 cups. Stir, then let stand for 5 minutes.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

FOOD CRITIC REPORT: HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE

This did not turn out right for me. It was very crunchy. I feel like it needs more liquid in it. Then again, I could have cooked it for the wrong amount of time. I may try it again just to be sure.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Printed from COOKS.COM

3 1/2 c. flour
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk

Mix all ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.

HOT CARAMEL TOPPING:
1 stick butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. white Karo syrup

Bring to a boil. Pour over cake.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

BOSTON MARKET CREAMED SPINACH RECIPE

10 Ounces Can cream celery soup
1 Tablespoon Flour
4 Tablespoons Butter/Margarine Or Canola Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt Salt And Pepper to Taste
20 Ounces Frozen Chopped Spinach,Cooked And Drained
1 Small Onion -- diced

In a saucepan, on medium heat, stir together with wire whisk soup, flour, butter, garlic salt, salt and pepper until smooth and piping hot. Combine with spinach and onion. Heat through.

AN EASY CREAMED SPINACH RECIPE

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 bag or 2 boxes (16 to 24 ounces) frozen spinach
salt and pepper
dash nutmeg

Preparation:
Melt butter in top of double boiler over low direct heat. Blend in flour until smooth. Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add spinach. Cover and cook over boiling water, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.Serves 4.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

SCHOOLHOUSE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

This recipe is from a dear friend of mine, Sonya.

1 stick margarine or butter,softened
1 pound (16 oz) 10x or 4x powdered sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter (we like the Reece's brand for this)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Softened the butter to room temp and add powdered sugar and peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until firm. Edible as soon as you pat out on wax paper or pan. No baking involved.

Friday, August 15, 2008

TIPS

Kitchen Cleaning
The kitchen is a special challenge because of the variety of cleaning needs. Grease can be absorbed while still fresh by throwing a bit of cornstarch or baking soda right on the grease then wiping away when cleaning the rest of the kitchen. The stovetop can be treated every few months with car wax to keep the surface slick and easy to clean.

Oven and Microwave Cleaning
Microwaves can be cleaned easily by putting a sponge soaked in white vinegar or lemon juice in the microwave and cooking it for 1 or 2 minutes. Don't open the microwave for about 5 minutes. The stuck on food should slide right off.
The same procedure can work with ovens except use a shallow pan with a couple of cups of white vinegar and no sponge. Cook for 5-10 minutes and leave in the oven to cool for about 30 minutes. Food will slide right off.
Any left over vinegar or lemon juice can be squeezed onto the sponge to keep it fresh. To control germs you should bleach it or run it through the dishwasher or clothes waher on a regular basis.

Red Dye Stains
For red food dye stains on counters, like those left by drinks, use straight rubbing alcohol, enough to puddle on the stain. Leave it for several minutes and wipe away. Use a sudsy cleaner on counter after.

Stuck on Food
For food stuck on pots and pans, put a dryer sheet in the pan and leave overnight. In the morning the food will slide right out. The fabric softener will soften the food overnight.

Tarnished Silverware
For tarnished silverware, heat 2 cups of water and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Put silverware on a sheet of aluminum foil in a pan with the silverware making contact on the foil. The combination of metal and baking soda will cause the tarnish to disappear

Thursday, August 14, 2008

OK, THEY TWISTED MY ARM AND MADE ME DO IT...

we are having hot milk chocolate brownies for dessert right now. They just came out the oven and they are so good!!

WHAT'S FOR SUPPER.....

Tonight we are having pork chops drenched in cream of mushroom soup. I am baking them in the oven as we speak. I am going to serve with white rice, sliced beets and maybe some mac and cheese or green beans. Sure smellin good in here now.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

WHAT'S FOR SUPPER.....

Tonight is hamburger steaks with sauteed mushrooms and onions, maybe some mac and cheese and some kind of beans. I should hear no complaints tonight.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

WHATS FOR SUPPER....

Tonight we had the Easy Tuna Casserole. I had good reviews from this. All the guys liked it. I added extra cheese and whole button mushrooms too it also. I guess this will be a repeat here at our house soon.

FOUND THIS INTERESTING...

COKE
#1. In many states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.
#2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.
#3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the 'real thing' sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.
#4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.
#5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.
#6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
#7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.
#8... To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
#1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.
#2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup! (the concentrate) the commercial trucks must use hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.
#3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean engines of the trucks for about 20 years!
#4. Open a bottle of coke, drop a regular tooth in it. In the morning, remove the tooth ...it will crumble to dust between your fingers. It is doing the same thing to your bones.
#5. There are 16 teaspoons of SUGAR in EVERY can of coke! If you just stop drinking cokes, figureout how much weight you could lose in a year.

Now the question is, would you like a glass of water?
or Coke?

Monday, August 11, 2008

FOOD CRITIC REPORT: GERMAN LASAGNA

The kids did not like it that good. Hubby and I did like it and want to make it again soon. It was something different.

I'M ON THE BALL TODAY....

Lasagna is already together and in the frig waiting for the oven. The dishes are done and the house is almost clean.... and it is only 10:20am. I need to slow down before they expect this every day...LOL

WHAT'S FOR SUPPER.....

Tonight we are having the German Lasagna. I had my tastebuds all fired up for it yesterday but the guys wanted hamburgers and hotdogs. My guys think you don't have food in the house unless there's a pound of hamburger and a pack of hotdogs. Their tastebuds are in for a real treat. They all love saurekraut so this dish should get good reviews from them. I will post a food critic report tomorrow to let you know.(Do have some leftover hotdogs if they don't like it...but don't tell them that.)

FOOD CRITIC REPORT: TOO MUCH CHOCOLATE CAKE


Straight from the horses mouth..."that was damn good", "when you gonna make the next one". This dessert is to die for. It is very rich and "chocolately". The sour cream adds a smoothness and the pudding adds a fluffiness. I guess you can call it that. There are so many words to describe it. You just have to try it for yourself. Ummmm!! good with a tall glass of cold milk (and I don't even like milk).

Also good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which I had with mine. I also didn't dust with powdered sugar because it really doesn't need any more sugar.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

HELPFUL TIPS...

if you cut your family's hairat home. Sprinkle cornstarch on the person's neck beforestarting and the hair won't stick and cause that awful itch
To get rid of roach's, Place Bay leaves all around in yourcuboards and floor's! You won't see any the next day, or for years to come
Energy Consciousness Tips.....
Buy a new fridge that is the right size for your needs toavoid wasting energy cooling nothing.
Use a microwave or toaster oven to cook small portions anda conventional oven or stove-top for larger items.
A watched pot will eventually boil-but putting a lid on itreduces cooking time and energy use. Also, match the potsize to burner size to avoid energy waste.
Winterize Your Home for Savings...
While it may not be time to pull out the heavy woolsweaters just yet, it is a good time to start think-ing about winterizing your home; and a good placeto start is with the insulation. Do you have enoughinsulation in your home?
When moving into a new dwelling.Get 2 boxes of those "roach hotels". Open the package andsplit them apart so they are individual. Then, using a yardstick or broom handle, etc, push them under the refrigeratorand you will never have roaches. Roaches breed mostly indark spots and under the refrigerator is most prevalent place for them.
Put a couple cans of coffee grounds (not brewed) in a roomwith a foul smell. This saved my freezer that had unpluggedwhile we were away and came back to a bunch of spoiled meat.
Store clean silver in washed cotton, acid-free tissue or other bagsspecially designed to protect silver (these can be found at hardware andhome improvement stores). They really do the job.
Mark objects with red polish to: Note levels for measuring amounts inbuckets or cups. Indicate a light switch that should be left on. Show theline-up of arrows on childproof medicine bottles

5 LAYER CASSEROLE

1 lb ground beef
1 can French style green beans
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 bag tater tots
Layer in casserole dish in order given. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees.

STRAWBERRY-ANGEL DESSERT

1 (6 oz) pkg strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
2 (10 oz) carton frozen strawberries with juice
2 (8 oz) carton whipping cream, whipped
1 large angel food cake
Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water and mix well. Stir in strawberries. Cool in refrigerator until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in whipped cream. Break cake into pieces and place in a 13x9-inch dish. Pour strawberry mixture over cake. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares to serve.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

FYI....BREAD TIPS

When you go to buy bread in the grocery store, have you ever wondered which is the freshest, so you "squeeze" for freshness or softness. Did you know that bread is delivered fresh to the stores five days a week? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Each day has a different color twist tie.
* Monday - Blue
* Tuesday - Green
* Thursday - Red
* Friday - White
* Saturday - Yellow
So if today was Thursday, you would want a red twist tie - not white which is Friday's (almost a week old!). The colors go alphabetically by color Blue - Green - Red - White - Yellow

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

I didn't get to make my ribs...

instead I used the new A1 marinade.. Jamaican Jerk. It was a little warm to the tastebuds, but delicious.I have also tried one other one but can't remember the name of it but it was good too.

Monday, August 4, 2008

EASY TUNA CASSEROLE

This would be a winner at my house too. I will have to give it a try.

1 pkg. egg noodles
1 celery stalk (chopped)
1/2 med onion (chopped)
2-6 oz cans tuna (drained)
2-10.5 oz cans Cream of Mushroom Soup
3/4-14.5 oz can mixed peas and carrots (drained)
1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese
1/2 c. mozzerella cheese
Note: 1 pkg. frozen (thawed) mixed peas and carrots may be substituted for canned.

Boil noodles as directed on package, adding onion and celery the last 1-2 minutes. Drain noodles and add tuna, soup and vegetables, stirring until well blended.
Spread into a 13x9 baking pan, spreading cheese on top.
Bake in oven at 350 degrees until melted

OVEN BAKED BBQ RIBS

This is tomorrow night's supper. I will have to take a picture and post my reviews.

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups sliced onions
2 cups ketchup
2 cups water
4 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
4 teaspoons dry mustard
4 pounds pork spareribs
DIRECTIONS:
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.
In a large bowl, combine onions, ketchup, water, salt, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and mustard. Split ribs down the center between the bones.
3.
Heat a large lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat. Add ribs and sear until browned. This may have to be done in several batches.
4.
Place ribs in a single layer in two baking pan or casserole dish. Pour half of the sauce over the ribs, reserve remainder.
5.
Bake ribs in preheated oven for 3 hours. Turn and baste meat every twenty minutes with remaining sauce, using all sauce by two hours. Continue turning and basting ribs using sauce in the pan during the last hour of baking.

DRYING HERBS

Drying herbs is easy. Most gardeners cut a handful, tie the stems with string, and hang the herbs upside down in a cool, airy place. You can also dry herbs in a microwave. Do small batches and leave them in for only 30 seconds at a time. Take them out and if they're crumbly when you roll a piece between your thumb and forefinger, they're dry. If not, put them back into the microwave for another 15-30 seconds. You can also lay your herbs out on a screen or paper towel and allow them to air-dry. After drying, store herbs in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place. When you harvest herbs, do it in the morning when they're freshest and most aromatic.
There are hundreds of books available on the topic of growing, harvesting, and using herbs. Peruse some bookstores and internet reviews, and you'll find some gems for your library. Enjoy!

HEAVENS GROCERY STORE

I was walking down life's highway a long time ago. One day I saw a sign thatread `Heaven Grocery Store'.As I got a little closer, the door came wide open, And when I came to myself, Iwas standing inside.I saw a host of angels. They were standing everywhere. One handed me a basketand said, "My child, shop with care." Everything a Christian needed was in theGrocery Store. And if you couldn't carry them, you could come back for more.
First I got some PATIENCE. LOVE was in the same row. Further down wasUNDERSTANDING, you need that wherever you go.I got a box of WISDOM, a bag or two of FAITH. I couldn't miss the Holy Ghost,for He was all over the place. I stopped to get some STRENGTH and COURAGE tohelp me win the race And though my basket was getting full, I remembered to getsome GRACE.I didn't forget SALVATION, for salvation, that was free. So, I tried to getenough of that to save both you and me.
Then I started up the counter to pay thegrocery bill, for I thought I had everything to do my Master's will.As I went up the aisle, I saw PRAYER and I just had to put that in, For I knewwhen I stepped outside, I would run into SIN. PEACE and JOY were plentiful, theywere on the last shelf. SONG and PRAISES were hanging near so I just helpedmyself.Then I said to the Angel, "Now how much do I owe?"He just smiled and said, "Just take them everywhere you go!"Again I smiled at him and said, "How much do I really owe?"The Angel smiled again and said, "My child, Jesus paid your bill a long timeago."

Sunday, August 3, 2008

MAYONNAISE CAKE


This recipe came from my sister in law and mom in law. It is good. I have made it twice now in the past two weeks.The first time I made a peanut butter chocolate frosting for it and this time we didn't want icing.


2 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp baking soda

3 level Tbsp baking cocoa


Mix all these up. In another bowl, mix:


1 cup sugar

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup cold water

1 tsp vanilla


Mix it up a little and then beat in dry ingredients until smooth.

Put into cake pan and bake at 350* for 30-35 minutes.

Frost with your choice of frosting. Peanut butter chocolate or cream cheese frosting are good options.

ZUCCHINI BARS

This sounds like a winner.

3 eggs
1 c. Vegetable oil - NOT olive oil
2 c. Sugar
2 c. Chopped - I use shredded - zucchini
3 tsp. Vanilla
2 3/4 c. Flour
1/4 tsp. Baking powder
2 tsp. Baking soda
1 tsp. Salt2 tsp. Cinnamon (may use pumpkin pie spice)
1 c. Chopped nuts - I use pecans

Mix well the first 5 ingredients. Add next five ingredients and blend well. Add nuts and blend. Bake on greased 11 x 17 x 1 baking sheet @ 350º F for 20 - 25 minutes.

When cooled, frost with:
1 stick (1/2 c. Butter), melted
1 - 3 oz. Pkg cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 c. Powdered sugar

Saturday, August 2, 2008

This is unusual but might have to give it a try too..

Gel Air Freshner Craft

Craft project courtesy of Blossom Farm.
Ingredients:
1 packet of unflavored Knox Gelatin
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup vodka of grain alcohol
1-2 TBSP. fragrance oil

Instructions:
Food coloring as desired Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water.Allow to cool to room temperature then add the vodka, coloring andscent. Pour into decorative jar and refrigerate till set.

GERMAN LASAGNA




This recipe is from another group I receive recipes from. I am liking this one. I think it might be a winner here. Will have to give it a try soon. I will post pics and results soon.
Makes 1 - 9x13 inch lasagna




Ingredients
9 lasagna noodles
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups milk
1 pound kielbasa
1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions
1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3 In a blender or with an electric mixer, blend mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup and milk until smooth. Cut sausage in half lengthwise and slice thinly.
4 In a 9x13 inch dish, layer 1 cup soup mixture, 3 noodles, half the sauerkraut, half the sausage and a third of the cheese. Repeat. Top with remaining 3 noodles and remaining soup mixture. Cover with foil.
5 Bake in preheated oven 25 minutes, then uncover and bake 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with remaining cheese when still hot.

Friday, August 1, 2008

CHICKEN BOG

This dish is prepared anywhere. It is great to fix on the riverbanks while camping,for a church social,or to feed a huge crowd. I can give you the basic ingredients and you can alter to suit your needs.

white rice
chicken,deboned
sausage
onion,chopped
salt and pepper to taste


Boil chicken and debone. Bring chicken,sausage and onions to boil and add rice. I also add yellow safferin rice to mine to make it have a yellow color and flavoring. Some people add eggs to the boiling water or either hardboiled eggs chopped up. After boiling has been reached again,turn burner down to low and put a lid on it. When I make this, I normally make it in an 8qt stock pot. I have enough to feed at least 20 people or more. After rice has become soft and all the water is dried, serve with some chopped onion on top or with beans and bread to make a meal.

We have a chicken bog festival in our small town every year in October. My cousin has won the cooking contest a couple times. You can add backbone or pork ribs or any kind of meat you want to. It has no quidelines. Some like it with hot sauce and some like to use a spicy sausage in it. The sky is the limit.

Food Critic Report....

I broke down and tried the fried cucumbers tonight. Two of the guys just looked at them and turned their noses up, the other tried it and wasn't impressed(he's not a biggie for veggies anyway). I ate some and I could eat them or leave them. It isn't one of my favorites but I could eat it if I was hungry.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES


OK, I admit it... I had never tried these until the other night. I LOVE THEM!!! Reminded me of fried squash but with a sweetness. I will be doing these again.

All I did was wash and slice green tomatoes in rounds. Dip in milk or egg and then dredge in flour.Fry to desired tenderness.Drain on paper towel to absorb excess grease. Eat and enjoy.

FRIED CUCUMBERS

Cucumbers
Milk
Flour
Fat for deep frying
Salt and pepper

Peel cucumbers. Cut into French fried potato-like pieces. Put into a bowl with milk covering with salt and pepper. Take out; roll in flour and deep fry until golden brown.

OREO POUND CAKE

Ingredients
* 1 1/2 cups sugar
* 1 cup butter (softened NO SUBSTITUTIONS)
* 2 cups cake flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 5 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies (do not even think of using reduced fat or those ones that are already crushed up!)
* 1 cup vanilla frosting

Directions
1. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla.
2. Gradually add flour and salt.
3. Add eggs one at a time.
4. Mix until well blended.
5. Fold cookies in until well blended.
6. Pour into greased and floured (be sure to generously grease and flour pan) 10x6-inch loaf pan. 7. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour or until knife comes out clean.
8. let cake cool completely (you may want to leave the house as the smell could cause you to tear into it before you have a chance to ice it).
9. Place cake on wax paper.
10. Heat frosting in it's container in microwave 20 seconds or until it can be poured.
11. Pour over cake.
12. Garnish with additional crushed cookies.

S'MORES SANDWICHES

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 6 Min
READY IN 11 Min
Original recipe yield 1 sandwich

INGREDIENTS
*2 slices bread
* 2 tablespoons peanut butter
* 2 teaspoons butter
* 2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips
* 1/4 cup miniature marshmallows

DIRECTIONS
1. Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Place bread butter sides down in the pie iron. Spread half of the peanut butter onto the exposed side of each piece of bread. Stick the marshmallows to one side and the chocolate chips to the other. Close the pie maker.
2. Roast over a campfire for about 3 minutes on each side, until the bread is toasted. It should be nice and golden like a grilled cheese with chips melted and marshmallows gooey.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI

6 med. zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery chopped
1 tsp. dried thyme or basil
12 large mushrooms chopped (standard beige mushrooms)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped parsley or cilantro
1/2 cup olives chopped (optional)
1 tblspn. pimento chopped or roasted red bell pepper chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Scrub and trim ends off zucchini but do not peel. Cut lengthwise and carefully scoop out the pulp. Coarsely chop pulp.In a large skillet coated with olive oil, saute onions, celery, mushrooms, garlic and thyme or basil along with the zucchini pulp for 5 mins.Add parsley or cilantro, olives if using, pimentos and parmesan cheese. Toss well to mix.Fill each zucchini shell with mixture and place on baking sheet.
Bake until zucchini are tender, about 20-30 mins. Serve hot. Serves 6

STUFFED AND BAKED ZUCCHINI

4 pounds medium to large zucchini
1 1/4 pounds fresh tomatoes, chopped (or use canned)
1 large onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup parsley or cilantro, chopped
Salt and black pepper
3 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup grated cheese cheddar, jack or mozarella
2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
3/4 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts

Wash zucchini thoroughly and cut in half lengthwise. Then, using an instrument such as an apple corer, empty the pulp of each zucchini into a saucepan, being sure to keep outer shells intact. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, 1 cup of broth, parsley, salt and pepper. Simmer until only a little liquid remains, then add rice and simmer until all the water has evaporated. . When cool, add cheese, raisins, almonds, and pine nuts. Stir with a wooden spoon until well mixed. Stuff zucchini shells carefully with mixture. Preheat oven to 425F. Place stuffed zucchini shells in an ovenproof container. Pour the rest of the olive oil over them and add salt and pepper to taste. Cook 1 hour in preheated oven. . May be served hot or cold.

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI NOODLES

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 large summer squash
2 large zucchini
1/4 cup vegetable stock or water
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cut both ends off the squash and zucchini and then slice into very long thinstrips.
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat; add garlic and noodles and saute very briefly, approximately 30 seconds. Add vegetable stock orwater; continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes. The steam created will helpcook the noodles. Season with salt and pepper. Toss noodles with parsley andParmesan cheese and serve immediately.

PENNIES AND POTATOES

This one might be a good lunch idea for Saturdays.


Ingredients:
4 cup cooked, diced potatoes
1 onion chopped
1 package Hotdogs - sliced
3 Tablespoons margarine
3 Tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or American cheese

Directions:
Grease a 1 quart casserole dish. Put the potatoes, onions and hot dogs in the dish.
Heat the butter in the microwave for 15 seconds , mix in the flour & stir.
Add the milk and keep heating and stirring for 30 seconds until it becomes a little bit think. Now stir in the cheese.
Pour all this over your casserole. Sprinkle some more cheese on top.
Bake at 450* for 30 minutes. YUM!