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Written By: kittencal on March 9, 2010 No Comment
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Taken from my “Favorites” folder!

YIELD 20-24 BALLS

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup honey
2 cups non-fat powdered milk
1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted (must be sifted)
1 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate
1 1/2 cup crushed Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereal

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————

In a large bowl combine the  peanut butter with honey and powdered; mix together to form very thick mixture.

Shape into small balls about the size of a walnut, then roll in confectioners sugar.

Dip in melted chocolate, then roll in crushed cereal.

Place on waxed paper and refrigerate until set.

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Written By: kittencal on March 7, 2010 No Comment
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For a nice presentation place cooked egg wedges around the top of the bowl before serving, plan ahead the salad needs to chill for 4 hours before serving
Taste Tester Notes; if desired 1 teaspoon celery seed may be added in, all amounts may be adjust to taste
SERVING 8-10

INGREDIENTS:
3 pounds potatoes (about 8 medium red potatoes, peeled)
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (more to place around the top of bowl before serving)
3 celery ribs, finely diced
1 bunch green onions, chopped (about 6-8)
2 medium dill pickles, finely chopped (hand-squeeze out as much moisture as possible after chopping)
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
3  tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup dill pickle juice (use the juice from the pickle jar)
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic lovers can use 1 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (or to taste, can use white salt)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:———————————

Place potatoes in a large pot with 1 tablespoons each white salt and white vinegar; cover with cold water and cover with water and bring to a boil,  reduce heat cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until fork-tender; drain and cool.
Peel and cube potatoes, then place in a large bowl.
Add the eggs, celery, green onions and chopped dill pickles
In a small bowl  combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper; pour over potato mixture, then gently toss to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Before serving if desired place cooked egg wedges around the top of the bowl.

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Written By: kittencal on March 1, 2010 No Comment
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Taken from my “Favorites” folder!….

All amounts may be adjust to taste

Servings 10

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package dry rotini pasta (cooked and rinsed under cold water)

3 to 4 cups cooked chicken, cubed

1 (2-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, well drained (hand-squeeze out as much moisture as possible)

1 celery rib, finely diced

2 green onions, chopped

2 cups seedless red grapes

1 (6 ounce) package dried cranberries

1 cup prepared ranch salad dressing

3/4 cup mayonnaise

2 cups salted cashews

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:———————————–

Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water then drain well and transfer to a large bowl.

Add in cubed chicken and next 5 ingredients; toss to combine.

In a small bowl combine the ranch dressing with mayonnaise; pour over the salad and toss to coat.

Refrigerate for 2 or more hours before serving.

Just before serving mix in salted cashews then season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Written By: kittencal on February 24, 2010 No Comment
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Notes from our test kitchen; if you prefer a slightly softer broccoli then blanch in boiling water for a few minutes and dry thoroughly before using in this recipe

Servings 6-8

Ingredients:

1 bunch fresh broccoli, separated in small florets

2 cups cooked cheese tortellini (can use more)

8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1 small red onion, chopped

2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

1 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)

1/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1 large Roma tomato, chopped

Instructions:————————————-

In a large bowl combine the broccoli with the next 4 ingredients.

In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise with sugar, cider vinegar and garlic powder until thoroughly combined; pour over the vegetable mixture and toss to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.

Just before serving mix in the chopped tomatoes.

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Written By: kittencal on February 20, 2010 No Comment
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Notes from our test kitchen; use non-stick foil or line the baking sheet with parchment paper, these freeze very well

Yield 23-25 cookies

Ingredients:

  • 5 1/4 cups shredded sweetened coconut (use the long shredded, can use a little more)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla or coconut extract

Instructions:————————————–

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Line cookie sheet with non-stick foil or parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl thoroughly combine all  ingredients
  4. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Cool slightly then transfer to racks to cool completely.

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