Wednesday, August 31, 2011

No Bake Cookies

2 cups sugar
3 tablespoon cocoa
1/2 milk
1/2 butter
3 cups oatmeal
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 peanut butter
1 cup raisins (optional)
  1. Place a sheet of wax paper on a cookie sheet.
  2. Mix together the sugar, cocoa, milk and butter. 
  3. Boil on the stove for 1 minute.
  4. Take off the heat and quickly add the peanut butter, vanilla, raisins and oatmeal.
  5. Spoon onto the wax paper as quickly as possible as they will cool fast. 
  6. Place cookie sheets in a cool room and let them set. Eat and enjoy.


Sunday, August 28, 2011

No Cook Candy

My mom made these for an afternoon snack while me and my siblings were growing up. They are good and healthy too. 

1/2 cup honey
1 cup powdered milk
1 cup peanut butter
Chopped nuts or chocolate sprinkles 

  1. Combine the honey, powered milk, and peanut butter.
  2. Chill thoroughly and shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  3. Roll in nuts or chocolate sprinkles. Makes 36 balls.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Oatmeal Waffles


Oatmeal Waffles Recipe
I found this recipe on a face book friends wall, Heather Barlow suggested trying them.
They are really good and filling. You can find it here


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

  1. In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In small mixing bowl, stir together eggs, milk, butter and brown sugar. Add to flour mixture; stir until blended. Pour batter on to grids of preheated, lightly greased waffle iron (amount will vary with size of waffle iron). Close lid quickly; do not open during baking. Use fork to remove baked waffle. Top with fresh fruit and yogurt.



Friday, August 19, 2011

Oregano Chicken

By: CSSTITCHES  found here
"This is an easy recipe with good oregano flavor."

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Combine the melted butter or margarine, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oregano and garlic powder. Mix well.
  3. Place chicken in an ungreased 7x11 inch baking dish. Pour the butter/oregano mixture over the chicken. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Baste juices over the chicken. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve the pan drippings over hot cooked rice, if desired.