Recipes From the Wade's

Chocolate Frosting

2011-12-16T08:31:00.000-08:00

8 Tbs. Butter

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup + 2 2/3 Tbs. Cocoa

1/2 cup milk

3/4 tsp. vanilla

Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

2010-03-26T11:50:00.000-07:00

grilled chicken--leftover's work great! Pepper
bell pepper
Onion
olive oil
lots of grated cheese
tortillas
sour cream (optional)
diced tomato (optional)
salt & pepper

Cut up chicken, bell pepper and onion into thin slices. Saute bell pepper and onions in a tbs of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Layer cheese, chicken, peppers/onions onto one half of tortilla. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top and close tortilla. Grease up the frying pan and cook cheese crisp until bottom half is lightly brown, then flip over. When cheese is melted and tortilla looks they way you want it to, slide crisp onto plate and cut into triangles with a pizza cutter. Dollop spoonfuls of sour cream onto each triangle and sprinkle tomatoes, salt and pepper on top. Enjoy!

I couldn't stop eating this Mac & Cheese last night

2009-09-14T17:10:00.000-07:00

1 bag of large macaroni elbows
2 cups milk
2 tbs butter
2 tbs flour
1/4-1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Salt, pepper, nutmeg & garlic powder to taste
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mild that has been in the fridge for a few weeks)
1-2 cups of pre-grated casserole mix or Mexican-mix cheese

Cook macaroni elbows following package directions. Stir milk, butter and flour over medium heat until it bubbles on the side and is creamy-ish looking. Break up lumps from flour with a whisk or a fork. Pour noodles into 9X11 glass dish and pour sauce over noodles. Add heavy cream, seasonings and sharp cheddar and mix all together until noodles are well-coated. Sprinkle blended cheese over top. Bake for 15-20 min in 350 degree oven, or until cheese on top is melted, but not browned.

Yummy!

***I'm wondering if I can forgo the milk, flour and butter sauce and use 2 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream instead, for a time saver. Any thoughts?***

BBQ Turkey Pizza

2009-03-05T17:44:00.001-08:00

I found another great way to use up that leftover turkey in the fridge...

1-roll of already-made pizza dough (or make your own)
shredded leftover turkey
sliced red onion
your favorite BBQ sauce (sweet is good too)
mozzarella

Roll out dough onto cookie sheet (duh), spread thin layer of BBQ sauce on dough, sprinkle on turkey, onion, then cheese, and bake in 400 degree oven for 18 minutes (or until cheese on top is has nice golden patches). Enjoy!

Pumpkin Bars

2008-11-14T07:50:00.000-08:00

Pumpkin Spice Bars—Boni Fredericks
(Recipe found in the Great American Cookie Collection Cards)

2 cups graham cracker or gingersnap crumbs
7 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 2/3 cups plus ¼ cup sugar, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree
1 cup vegetable oil
1 can (16 oz.) cream cheese frosting
Halloween-shaped/Harvest sprinkles

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 15x11 (jelly roll) pan with parchment or foil; set aside.

In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter and ¼ cup sugar until well combined. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Using a measuring cup with a flat bottom, smooth mixture to form an even crust.

Bake crust until fragrant, about 6 minutes; let cool completely.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, remaining sugar, pumpkin puree and oil; stir in flour mixture.

Using a rubber spatula, spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the cooled crust in pan.

Bake until filling pulls away from the pan, 25-30 minutes; let cool completely in pan.

Frost the top of the cooled bars with cream cheese frosting. Gently drag the tines of a fork from side-to-side through the frosting to create a wave pattern. Sprinkle with Halloween/Harvest sprinkles. Cut into 24 bars and serve.

Note: To keep the wave decoration in the frosting neat, wipe the fork each time you have pulled it through the frosting to remove any excess.

Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese

2008-10-17T14:39:00.001-07:00

7 oz. chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
1 Tbs. butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbs. flour
14 1/2 oz. Rotel tomatoes, undrained
2 cups uncooked macaroni, cooked
8 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup parmesan
1 egg, beaten
3 Tbs. breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 350. Remove 1 tsp. sauce and chop 2 chilis. Melt butter over med-high heat. Add chilis, onion, pepper and garlic, cook 4 minutes. sprinkle with flour, cook 30 seconds. Over medium heat, add tomatoes, cook 3 minutes. Add 1 tsp. sauce, pasta, cheeses, milk and egg. Stir to combine. Spoon into sprayed 2 quart dish. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake for 30 minutes.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

2008-10-17T14:33:00.000-07:00

4 medium/large sweet potatoes (2 1/2 - 3 lbs)
1 Tbs. fresh rosemary, chopped
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Cut potatoes into wedges. Put all ingredients into ziploc bag and shake until well coated. Arrange in single layer in roasting pan. Bake at 450 for 30 minutes, stirring once. Potatoes are done when slightly browned and crisp/tender.

Focaccia Bread

2008-10-17T14:31:00.000-07:00

2 1/2 cups warm water
2 Tbs. sugar
1 1/2 Tbs. yeast
3 tsp. garlic salt
3 tsp. Italian seasoning
3 Tbs. oil
6 cups flour

Combine ingredients in mixer with dough hook. Let knead 8 minutes. Spray pan with pam, roll out dough in jellyroll pan. Let rise. Prick dough with fingertips. Cover with olive oil and coarse salt. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes.

Biscuits

2008-10-17T14:29:00.001-07:00

2 cups flour
1 Tbs. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 425. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening. Gradually stir in milk. Knead 15-20 times. Roll out to 1" thick. Bake on ungreased pan for 13-15 minutes.

Momma Marilyn's Molten Chocolate Cakes

2008-10-16T16:33:00.001-07:00

4 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
6 Tbs. flour

Microwave butter and chocolate until smooth. Stir in sugar, then eggs and then flour. Butter ramekins and pour in batter. Bake at 425 for 13-14 minutes.

Homemade Oreos

2008-10-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

Cookies:
1 devil's food cake mix
2 eggs
1 cup crisco

Mix ingredients and roll into balls. Bake at 350 for 9 minutes.

Filling:
8 oz. cream cheese
2 Tbs. butter
2 2/3 cups powdered sugar

Pumpkin Cake

2008-10-16T16:28:00.000-07:00

1 large can pumpkin
1 large can evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. each of ginger, cloves and salt
2 Tbs. cinnamon
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 dry yellow cake mix
2 cubes butter
1 cup chopped pecans

Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar and spices. Spread in bottom of greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle cake mix on top and pat down. Sprinkle nuts on top and bake for 50 minutes at 350.

Mini Quiche

2008-10-16T16:21:00.001-07:00

Wonton wrappers
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup eggbeaters
1 1/2 cups fat free evaporated milk
1/2 cup cheese
bacon

Preheat oven to 350. Coat mini muffin cups with spray. Gently press 1 wonton wrapper into muffin cup. Spray edges of wrapers. In small skillet, saute onion over medium-high heat about 3 minutes. Whisk together egg, milk and cheese. Stir in bacon and onion. Fill wonton wrappers. Bake until set and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

French Toast Casserole

2008-10-16T16:18:00.000-07:00

10 cups white bread, 16 slices, in 1" cubes
8 oz. low fat cream cheese, soft
8 eggs
1 1/2 cups 2% milk
2/3 cups half and half
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Place bread in greased 9x13 pan. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, milk, half and half, syrup, and vanilla, mix until smooth. Pour over bread; cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove, let stand 30 minutes. Bake at 375 for 50 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with syrup.

Buttermilk Syrup

2008-10-16T16:16:00.000-07:00

1/2 cup buttermilk
1 stick butter
1 cup sugar
1 Tbs. light corn syrup
1 tsp. baking soda

Mix all ingredients except for soda. Boil 5 minutes. Add soda.
Serve over french toast casserole, pancakes, waffles, etc!

BBQ Sauce

2008-10-16T16:13:00.000-07:00

2 cups katsup
2 cups tomato sauce
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar
1/2 cup molasses
4 tsp. liquid smoke
2 Tbs. butter
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground pepper

Over medium heat mix katsup, tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, molasses, liquid smoke and butter. Season with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Teriyaki Sauce

2008-10-16T16:12:00.001-07:00

1 Tbs. cornstarch
1 Tbs. water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. ginger

Mix all ingredients in small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.

Paula Deen's Fisher Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball

2008-10-16T16:06:00.000-07:00

1 package cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheese
1/4 cup (1 oz.) crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup minced green onion, white part
1 jar diced pimentos, drained
3/4 cup pecans
10 slices bacon, crumbled
salt & pepper
1/4 cup minced parsley
1 Tbs. poppy seeds

Mix cream cheese for one minute. Scrape bowl, mix gradually adding milk until well blended (one minute). Scrape bowl. Add cheeses, onions, pimentos, half the bacon and half the pecans. Beat until well blended (one minute). Season with salt and pepper. Form two balls and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Combine remaining bacon, pecans, parsley and poppy seeds in pie plate. Roll each ball in mixture, rewrap and refrigerate.

Pumpkin "Humus"

2008-10-16T15:46:00.000-07:00

4 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
1 small can pumpkin
2 tsp. pumpkin spice
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup mini marshmallows
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Whip cream cheese. Add pumpkin, spices and brown sugar. Pour into small oval baker. Spread pecans over mixture. Top with marshmallows. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

Queso Dip

2008-10-16T15:45:00.001-07:00

1 lb. cooked, drained hamburger
1 can rotel tomatoes
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 lb. velveeta
1 can diced chilis

Place all ingredients in slow cooker and let sit until all cheese is melted. Stir to combine.

Triple Chocolate Pound Cake

2008-10-16T15:42:00.000-07:00

1 chocolate cake mix
1 small box instant chocolate pudding
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup water
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 package mini chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients. Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes.

Pumpkin Bread

2008-10-16T15:38:00.000-07:00

15 oz. can pumpkin
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
3 cups white sugar
3 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. ginger

Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour loaf pans. Mix together pumpkin, eggs, oil, water and sugar until well blended. Mix together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Stir dry ingredients into wet until just blended. Bake 50 minutes.

Cinda's 30-minute Chocolate Cake

2008-10-16T14:28:00.000-07:00

Cake:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 sticks butter
1 cup water
5 Tbs. cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar & flour, set aside. In sauce pan, boil water, butter and cocoa. Pour over sugar mixture and mix. Add buttermilk, eggs, soda and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into greased and floured jellyroll pan. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

Frosting:
1 stick butter
4 Tbs. cocoa
6 Tbs. milk
16 oz. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Boil butter, cocoa and milk. Remove from heat and gradually add in sugar. Add vanilla. Frost when cooled.