Linda's Carrot Cake

2 c flour (or 1 c white flour & 1 c wheat flour)

2 teas baking powder

1 1/2 teas baking soda

1 teas salt

2 teas cinnamon

sift all together

Add

2 c sugar 

1 1/2 c olive oil (or 3/4 c applesauce and 3/4 c oil)

4 eggs

Mix then add

2 c grated carrots

1 8.5 oz can crushed pineapple, drained

1/2 c nuts

pour into 9x13 greased pan.  Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes

Frosting

1/4 c butter

4 oz cream cheese

1/2 teas vanilla

2 c powdered sugar 

Mix well.  Spread on to cooled cake

Sour Cherry Pie

Mom

1 1/2 c sugar

1/3 c flour

3 c. partially thawed sour cherries, drained

2 teas almond extract

dot with butter

Bake 55 minutes at 400

Peach Pie

Grandma Della

1 large package peach jello

1 c sugar

2 Tbl cornstarch

2 c water

Boil, cool, pour over peaches sliced into pre-cooked crusts.  Top with freshly whipped cream.

Pie Crust

Doug

1 generous c crisco

1 teas salt

1/3 c boiling water

Mix with fork until fluffy.  Add

2 c flour

Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes for empty crusts.  Makes two single shells or one double.

Blueberry cream pie

Grandma Shirley

1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped stiff

4 oz cream cheese 

1/2 c powdered sugar

Whip together, fold in cream.

Pour into a prepared pie shell.  Top with WILDERNESS blueberry pie filling.

Makes ONE pie.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Katie

1 c crisco

2 eggs

1/2 c white sugar

1 c brown sugar

1 teas soda

1 teas salt

1 teas vanilla

Mix together in a mixer and whip it, whip it good.  Stir in,

2 1/4 c flour

1 1/2 - 2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

Bake at 325 or 12-15 minutes

Ice Box Dessert

Grandma Smith

2/3 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 TBL warm water

2 TBL powdered sugar

4 eggs separated

1 c. cream whipped

1 teas vanilla

1 box vanilla wafers

chopped nuts

Melt chocolate in a double boiler.  Add warm water and powdered sugar.  Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.  Remove from heat, cool slightly and transfer to a bowl.  Add stiffly beaten egg whited and whipped cream.  Add vanilla.  In a 9x9 pan layer vanilla wafers closely together.  Add 1/2 the chocolate mixture, chopped nuts, wafers remaining chocolate and nuts.  Refrigerate overnight.

White Bean Chili

Lori

2-3 chicken breasts

1 large onion chopped or whole

2 cloves garlic

14 oz can chicken broth

1 teas cumin

1 teas oregano

1/2 teas salt

1/4 teas tabasco

Put in crockpot 5-7 hours.  Remove chicken and shred.  Then add...

2 cans white beans rinsed and drained

1 15 oz can corn or 1 1/2 c frozen corn

3 Tbl lime juice

2 Tbl fresh chopped cilantro

Can also top with cheese, sour cream and avocado.

I usually double.

Crockpot Chicken Taco

4 chicken breasts

2 c chicken broth

1 pkg taco seasoning

Cook in crockpot on high 4-6 hours or 6-8 if frozen.  Shred.

Teriyaki Sauce

Katie

3/4 c water

1/2 c soy sauce

3/4-1 c brown sugar

1/4 teas garlic powder

1/8 teas ginger

Mix and divide in half.  Use half to marinade chicken.  Add 1/2 teas cornstarch to the other half and cook to thicken.  Pour over top of chicken and rice.

Baked Salmon

Grandma Jean Smith

6 Salmon Fillets

1/3 c melted buter

1/2 teas salt

1/4 teas paprika

1 teas sauce

Mix butter and spices, pour over fish in a baking dish.  Sprinkle dried onion on top.

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes

Marcie's Meatloaf

2 lb hamburger

2 eggs

2/3 c milk

2 teas pepper

2 slices bread cubed

1 1/2 teas dried onion

2 teas salt

2/3 c carrot shredded

Mix all together and press into 9x13 pan.  Bake at 350 for an hour

Glaze

1/2 c brown sugar

1/4 c ketchup

1 tbl mustard

Mix glaze, spread on top bake for 15 more minutes

Crockpot Stroganoff

1 lb stew meat

2 cloves garlic minced

1/2 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp pepper 

1 1/2 c beef broth

Combine above ingredients and cook in crockpot on high 4-6 hours.  Mix sour cream, flour and water.  Add to crockpot and cook 30 minutes more.  Serve over cooked egg noodles.

Stroganoff

2 lb beef tenderloin sliced thin

6 TBL butter

 1/4 c shallots chopped

1 lb mushrooms

1 c beef broth

2 TBL cognac

3/4 c cream

1 TBL dijon mustard

1 TBL fresh dill

Cook meat on high heat 1 minute.  Remove and set aside.  Saute onion in 2 TBL butter until tender.  Add mushrooms and sauté.  Add broth and cognac simmer until liquid thickens.  Stir in cream and mustard.  Add meat and simmer over med-low until meat is heated through but still med-rare, about 2 minutes.  Stir in dill, season to taste with salt and pepper.  Serve over egg noodles.

Roast

4-5 lb chuck roast

(best bought pre-seasoned from sniders)

Sear, put in a large pan.  Fill pan with onions, carrots and potatoes. 

Bake at 325 for 4-5 hours, 5-6 if frozen.

Manti Turkey

Mom & Dad

1 c. soy sauce

2/3 c oil

2 c 7-up

1/4 teas garlic powder

1/2 teas horseradish powder

Cut turkey breast into chunks.  Marinate 24-48 hours.  Grill.  Works well for chicken breasts too.

Smashed Red Potatoes

Wash of small red rd potatoes and then cut up into cubes.  Put in large ziplock baggie and microwave for 10-15 minutes until tender.  Put them in a bowl and mash with a masher.  Add mild, butter and a spoonful of sour cream and 1/4 c (ish) cream cheese if desired.  Keep adding milk until they have desired texture.

Salmon in Lemon Dill Sauce

From Lisa

4 salmon fillets

5 TBL fresh lemon juice (divided)

3/4 teas dried dill weed

3/4 teas lemon pepper

10 TBL butter (divided)

1 shallot, minced

1 TBL white wine vinegar

5 TBL white wine (divided)

1/2 c heavy cream

1/2 c milk

1/2 teas dill weed

1 teas parsley

1 teas thyme

salt and pepper

Place salmon in shallow dish and rub with 3 TBL lemon juice.  Season with dill and lemon pepper.  Cover and let stand 10-15 minutes.

Heat 2 TBL butter in a saucepan over med heat and sauté onion 2 minutes until tender.  Mix in remaining lemon juice, vinegar and 1/4 c wine.  Simmer until reduced by 1/2.  Stir in cream and mix.  Season with dill, parsley, thyme, salt, and white pepper.  Cook and stir until thickened.  Whisk in 1/4 c butter.  Set aside and keep warm.

Heat remaining 1/4 c buter in a skillet over med heat.  Place salmon in the skilled and cook 1-2 minutes until seared.  Set salmon aside.  Deglaze skilled with remaining 1 t/l wine then mix in the cream sauce.  Return salmon to the skillet and cook 8 minutes in the sauce until it flakes easily.  

White Pizza Sauce

1 c mayo

1 small container artichoke hearts + juice as desired

1 TBL fresh garlic

1 teas dried basil

Mix all in a food processor.  It's BANGIN!

Souvlaki

4 chicken breasts

3/4 c fresh lemon juice

 3/4 c red wine vinegar

1 c olive oil

3-4 teas salt

1 TBL pepper

1 TBL garlic powder

1 TBL oregano

Cut chicken into 1" cube.  Mix other ingredients well.  Add chicken and marinate for minimum 6 hours.  Skewer chicken and grill

Broiled Broccoli

3 lbs broccoli florets (dry)

4-5 cloves garlic thinly sliced or 1 teas garlic salt

1/4 c. olive oil

salt and pepper

Mix together, lay out on a cookie sheet.  Bake at 425 for 20 minutes, flip bake for 15 more minutes.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese bakes 5 more minutes.  Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.