Teething Biscuits

What's the baby eating, teething biscuits.

So, after having this recipe for 3 years I finally have tried them. Wow, they are like bricks! I do like them because unlike other teething biscuits Wren could not bite into it and therefore it is a choking hazard. This are long-suffering!

1 1/2 c unbleached flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c maple syrup
3 tbsp applesauce
Preheat 300. Mix all ingredients in bowl then transfer to floured counter top. Knead until the mixture comes together about 3 minutes. Roll out to 1/3 inch thick. Cut with cup and soda bottle cap for the doughnut shape. Place biscuits on greased cookie sheet, makes about 15. Bake until barely browned about 35 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheet. They will harden slightly more if left out overnight. Store in airtight container.

From Wondertime magazine

Black Bean Burgers

What's for dinner, black bean burgers!

Tonight I tried bean burgers for the second time with much success. They have a good amount of spice to them without being too much. I did not plan ahead for toppings, Guy wanted tomato and I wanted avocado.

Black Bean Burgers, adapted from allrecipes

1 can black beans rinsed and drained

1/4 bell pepper

1/4 yellow onion

2 tsp garlic powder

1 T chili powder

1 T cumin

1/2 t to 1 t Thai chili sauce

Blend in food processor, scrape the sides, process a bit longer until the beans are broken up.

Add:

1 egg

Blend well, then add:

1/2 c oatmeal

I use a baking stone for everything but if using a cookie sheet grease it. Divide into 4 patties. Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes, flip, bake 10 minutes then add cheese and bake until cheese is melted. I used pepper jack and we had tatter tots with it.

I did alter a previously posted recipe. Crock pot lasagna was good but the next day it was dry. So, I changed it to have more sauce.

For dessert last night we enjoyed a summerish delight but good whenever you are craving it.

Butterfingers Dessert

1 Angel food cake

3-4 normal size Butterfingers candy bars, crumbled

1 1/2 c powdered suger

3/4 c marg, melted

12 oz cool whip

3 egg yolks

Beat sugar, marg, and egg yolks. Fold in cool whip. Cut the cake in 1 inch slices. Lay half of the cake in a 9x13, pure 1/2 the topping, and then 1/2 the candy bar pieces. Repeat. Refridgerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

I did alter a previously posted recipe. Crock pot lasagna was good but the next day it was dry. So, I changed it to have more sauce.

Crock Pot soups

What do I want to try, 2 new crock pot soups!

My sister Lesley passed these recipes on to me with rave reviews. I look forward to trying both.

French Rice and Lentil Soup
6 c chicken/veg broth
1 c lentils, rinse, uncooked
2 med carrots finaly diced
1 small onion, finely diced
2 celery stocks finely diced
1/4 c uncooked rice
2 T minced garlic
1 t dried thyme
1/2 t salt
1/8 pepper
Put everything in crock pot low for 8 hours or high for 4.Top with sour cream and parsley

Autumn Herbed Chicken with fennel and squash
3 to 4 pounds chicken
salt/pepper to taste
1/2 c flour
2 T olive oil
1 fennel bulb finely sliced
1/2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 t dried thyme
3/4 c chicken broth
1/2 c apple juice
Season chicken with s/p and flour, heat oil brown chicken. Place in crock pot add other ingredients.
Cook on high for 2-4 hours or on low for 5-7. Serve over rice or pasta, garnish with basil and rosemary

6 Can Tortilla Soup

What was for pot luck lunch and block party dinner, 6 can tortilla soup!

This soup is really good and impossible to mess up. You can easily store these ingredients for o'crap dinner or tortilla soup sounds good!

6 Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 14oz can chicken broth

1 can cream of chicken

1 can rotel cilantro and lime

1 14 oz can season black beans, drained not rinsed

1 14 oz can corn

1-2 cans of chicken

Mix together, heat, and serve or put in the crock pot all day. Serve with chips, cheese, and sour cream. Yum!

Crock Pot Lasagna

What's for dinner, crock pot lasagna!

Fast and good dinner planned ahead of time, man that is nice! The house smells wonderful and all the mess is cleaned up as well.

Crock pot lasagna

1# burger

1 onion chopped

1/2 c sliced mushrooms

1 frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed

2 jars spaghetti sauce

1 6oz can tomato paste

2 t Italian seasoning

2 t garlic powder

32 oz cottage cheese

16 oz lasagna noodles, dry!

2 c mozz or cheddar cheese

1 c water

Brown burger and onions, drain. Add mushrooms, spinach, sauce, paste, and seasonings. Then layer in the crock pot meat, double layer of noodles, cottage cheese, and cheese. End with noodles, meat, and top with cheese. Pour water on top. On low for 4 hours. Enjoy!

Ode to Aunt Barbie!

What's baking in the oven, Apple Bread!

Guy's Aunt Barbie has past down some really yummy recipes. I love that though she is no longer with us because of baking her legacy lives on. I wanted to show Eva where our bread recipe today came from and I will share some pics with the world as well.

Baby Guy, Heather, and BarbieSue, Heather, Brandy, Guy, and Barbie. I am assuming this is Christmas baking. My sister's family calls these dipsy doodle balls but I am sure the Bailey's have their own special name for them.

Thanksgiving Dinner

What's for dinner, Thanksgiving?

Every year we get a free ($18 worth) turkey from Garmin. We have never used it for a holiday but instead roast it and use the meat in casseroles and soups. So, this is our second turkey this year because the sales at Christmas are just too good not to buy two. Here is how I cook my turkeys:

1 bird

2 t kosher salt

1 t thyme

1 t onion powder

1 t pepper

1/2 garlic powder

2 dashes of cayenne

Mix up the spices and rub all over your bird. Put it in a electric roaster at 375 for 13-18 minutes per pound. So, my 14# bird will be done between 3 and 4 hours. I will check it at hour 3 so we don't have a dry turkey like on Christmas Vacation ;-)

Tonight we will have the turkey with stuffing, homemade apple sauce, and baked sweet potatoes.

The rest of the turkey I will divid into 2 c amounts and put in freezer bags. I will plan on 4 meals from this meat, but most likely once I start measuring I should have more. Here are some meal ideas:

turkey enchiladas

white turkey chili

turkey pot pie or turkey and biscuits

turkey and dumplings

curry turkey salad