From the monthly archives:

February 2009

Delicious Pan Pizza

by Judy on February 27, 2009

Easy to make pizza from scratch. It’s hard to believe that you can prepare this recipe in just one hour including cooking time!

Recipe for Pizza Dough

  • 2 cups white flour
  • 1 tablespoon Fermipan yeast
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup lukewarm water
  1. Oil a 13 inch pizza pan or cookie sheet, set aside.
  2. Put 1 cup of white flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and water in a large bowl.
  3. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth.
  4. Add the last cup of flour and mix until it forms a ball.

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Refrigerator Bran Muffins

by Lisa on February 25, 2009

Healthy, moist muffins make a great breakfast or afternoon snack. Refrigerate the batter and have fresh muffins daily!

Recipe for Refrigerator Bran Muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups 100% Bran
  • 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 4 cups All-Bran cereal
  • 5 cups flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  1. In a small heat resistant bowl, pour boiling water over 100% bran.
  2. In another bowl, cream together margarine and sugar.
  3. Add beaten egg and buttermilk.

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Pumpkin Sheet Cake

by Lisa on February 24, 2009

A delicious, moist and colorful pumpkin cake. A healthier option and an all time favorite!

Recipe for Pumpkin Sheet Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    Icing

  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cup icing sugar
  • 3-4 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  1. Beat together pumpkin, sugar, and oil.
  2. Add eggs and mix well.

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Make Ahead Chicken Casserole

by Lisa on February 20, 2009

A great chicken casserole mixed with delicious vegetables for a healthy make ahead meal.

Recipe for Make Ahead Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a 8×12 inch baking dish.
  2. Refrigerate overnight (or make in the morning and refrigerate all day).
  3. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Squares

by Allison on February 16, 2009

These squares are so easy! A quick alternative to the real chocolate chip cookie.

Recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Squares

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with both sugars.
  2. Add egg and vanilla, and beat well.
  3. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt until well blended.
  4. Add chocolate chips and stir with a spoon.

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