From Nanny's Kitchen

Yummy Breakfast Rolls

2009-03-22T17:12:00.001-04:00

This is not a recipe that my Nanny ever made, but it is inspired by her. My Nanny always made me cinnamon toast. Mmmmm my fav! And my kids love it too. So, I had some extra crescent rolls in the fridge and I thought of something new. Now, this may be a Pillsbury recipe, but I don't know.

Fancy Cinnamon Toast
1 Can Crescent Rolls (I used the butter flavored ones)
Cinnamon
Sugar

Lay out rolls flat. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, and roll up like you normally would. Bake as directed on package. You can also make a powdered sugar/milk glaze for them if you like.

My son called them FANCY cinnamon toast! I also tried it again adding slices apples and rolling them up in there. There were awesome. :)

Beef & Bean BBQ

2009-02-27T10:49:00.003-05:00

Beef & Bean BBQ

1# Ground Beef

1/2 C. Diced Onion

1 8oz Can Tomato Sauce

1/2 C. Water

2 T. Vinegar

1 T. Brown Sugar

1/4 t. Whole Thyme Leaves

1 20oz Can Pork & Beans

Salt & Pepper to taste

Brown ground beef and onion in skillet, drain off fat. Add tomato sauce, water, vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer. Pour beans into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spoon meat mixture over means. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

The Duggars

2009-02-24T18:07:00.002-05:00

I am fascinated by the Duggars. Not only how did one woman give birth to so many children. But the children seem so good and have great morals. Anyhow, I have been using their recipes and thought someone else might like to use them too. Everything I have tried has been great. The tater tot casserole and hash brown casserole are great. Hope you check out their recipes.

Parlee Pockets

2009-02-24T16:46:00.003-05:00

Here is the first look at what I won. They are mailing it to me. I can't wait! Woo hoo! And if you like, please go by their website and get one of your own! Isn't it pretty?!?! They are even going to take my suggestions on naming it. I suggested BARRETT!

Twinkie Pie

2009-02-24T16:26:00.004-05:00

God Bless the Twinkie! Ha ha! Any food item that has such a long shelf life and can instantly bring back childhood memories. Mmmm.

Twinkie Pie

Twinkies

1 Box Vanilla Pudding Mix

(Made as package directs)

Peaches, Bananas, Strawberries, or whatever fruit you like or is in season

Cut Twinkies in half length wise. Line a 9x13 pan (cream side up) with Twinkies. If you have any extra you could always just eat those yourself! :) Pour Vanilla Pudding over top of Twinkies, smoothing it. Then cover with whatever sliced fruit you like. Chill for a few hours, then ENJOY!

Cupcake Contest

2009-02-24T16:12:00.001-05:00

Well, the wonerful lady, Christy, over at Southern Plate is teaming with Wilton to give away a wonderful cupcake kit. Check it out, enter, and you might just win!

Pioneer Baking Mix Contest

2009-02-17T11:53:00.003-05:00

You can enter to win a basket full of Pioneer Baking mix by visiting Southern Plate. I haven't gotten to use it yet because they do not sell it in my stores. Ugh! Maybe I can win it and try it out! Or maybe you can win it and let me know!! :)

Pumpkin Pie Cake

2009-02-14T09:09:00.003-05:00

Well, who doesn't like a recipe that uses mix cake? I LOVE them! Guess you could save this for the holidays or do like we do and have Thanksgiving year around!

Pumpkin Pie Cake

1 Tall Can Pet Milk

4 Eggs

1 Large Can Pumpkin

1 1/2 C Sugar

1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Cinnamon

1 Box Yellow Cake Mix

1/2# Melted Butter

Nuts (optional)

Beat together milk and eggs. Add in pumpkin, sugar, salt, cinnamon. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle 1/2 box of cake mix over the batter in the pan. Pour melted butter over the top. Sprinkle with nuts, if you like. (Ew!) Bake 1 1/2 hours at 325.

Looks like a recipe that Paula Deen could be proud of with all that butter!!!

Chili Cheese Puff

2009-02-14T09:02:00.002-05:00

First of all, HELLO BEVERLY!

I love canned chilies. They are so good in cornbreads and casseroles. This is a casserole that could work for any meal.

Chili Cheese Puff

10 Eggs

1/2 C. Flour

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp salt

7 - 8 oz cans Diced Green Chilies

1/2 C Melted Butter

1# Small Curd Cottage Cheese

1# Grated Cheese

(1/2 Mont. Jack and 1/2 Cheddar)

Beat eggs until light. Mix in dry ingredients, then add the rest. Make sure your melted butter is cooled. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 325 for 35 -45 minutes.

Win Something Girlie

2009-02-09T21:56:00.004-05:00

Which in my house o' boys, does not exist!!! Anyhow, check out The Southern Plate and enter to win a basket full of lipsticks, I did!! Best Kisses...He He He!

Parlee Pockets

2009-02-09T20:05:00.001-05:00

Wow! I actually won something. Please go here, Parlee Pockets, and check out these awesome products. And when I get mine, I will share some pictures!!!

Chicken Tacos

2009-02-09T19:47:00.002-05:00

Chicken Tacos

Chicken Breasts

(Or you can use whatever chicken meat you like)

1 Packet Taco Seasoning

1 Can Chicken Broth

Place as many chicken breast as you can get into your crock pot. I did 6. Mix taco seasoning and chicken broth together and pour over chicken breasts. Cook on low for 8 hours. Use forks and shred. You can use the meat in tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, or whatever else you like. I like mine in a taco shell with cheese and ranch dressing. Yumm-O!

Curry Dip

2009-01-30T18:26:00.002-05:00

This is a comfort food to me, in a round about way. My Mom and Nanny always made this dip for parties. So, I associate it with good memories. I just made it today for my husband and he LOVED it.

Curry Dip

1 C. Mayo

3 Tbs. Ketchup

1 Tbs. Worcestershire

1 Tsp. Onion Juice (I used powder)

3 Tsp. Curry Powder

Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powder to taste

Combine all to your taste. Best if allowed to sit in the fridge and let the flavors get to know each other. Serve with fresh veggies and other dippers.

Tortilla Soup

2009-01-25T16:30:00.005-05:00

This is one of those "Semi-Homemade" or "30-Minute Meals" type recipes. My Nanny introduced me to the basic recipe. But after making it her way a few times, I found a way to make this a quick meal.

Tortilla Soup

1 Box Chicken Broth

2 Cans Tomatoes - Mexican Style

(the ones that state they have cumin and other spices)

1 Box Cream Cheese

Rotisserie Chicken from the Deli

Tortillas

Veg Oil

Shredded Mexican Cheese

Avocado

In a large pot, pour in entire box of broth and place on med-high heat. In a blender or food processor, blend canned tomatoes and cream cheese until smooth. I usually do one can and half the block of cream cheese at a time. Depends on what you like. Mix the blended mixture into the broth. While that is heating, remove meat from rotisserie chicken and put into soup. Once it is all heated through, it is ready to serve. Easy, right?!?

I then like to take tortillas and cut them into large strips and fry them in the veg oil. They are great with the soup. You could also make quesadillas to go along.

Serve soup garnished with cheese and avocado.

YUMM-O!

Fudge Pudding

2009-01-24T10:11:00.003-05:00

If you like chocolate, then you are in for a treat. This is my oldest son's favorite. My Papa's too. This is actually my Papa's mother's recipe, which she passed down to my Nanny.

Fudge Pudding

1 C. Sugar

1/2 C. Melted Butter

2 Eggs

2 TBS. Flour

4 TBS. Cocoa

1 tsp. Vanilla

1/2 C. Chopped Pecans (optional)

Mix ingredients in order given and pour into a greased 8" x 4 1/2" pan. Place this pan in a larger pan to create a water bath. Pour enough water in bottom pan to come up about 1/2 the way on your smaller pan. Make sure not to put too much, or else is will splash in your pudding. Bake for 45 minutes at 350. There will be a crust on the top and a gooey bottom. Allow to cool a little before serving. Can be served plain or with whipped cream or ice cream.

Hominy Casserole

2009-01-24T09:42:00.004-05:00

I hope that you know what hominy is. If not it is, hulled and dried kernels of corn, prepared as food by boiling.

Hominy Casserole

2 C. Hominy (drained)

1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1/2 C. Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 Can Rotel

1/t tsp. Salt

1 TBS. Worcestershire Sauce

Frito's Chips

Mix all, except the Frito's, and place in baking dish. Cover top with crushed Frito's. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Mexican Fruit Cake

2009-01-24T09:15:00.003-05:00

My Nanny and I love any Mexican food. A lot of her recipes are different Mexican foods. This cake is awesome.

Mexican Fruit Cake

2 C. Sugar

2 Eggs

2 C. Flour

1 T. Soda

20 oz. Can of Crushed Pineapple

Small Can of Fruit Cocktail

1 C. Chopped Pecans (optional)

Mix all ingredients and bake in a standard cake pan at 350 for 45 minutes. While baking, make frosting (below). While cake is hot, poke holes in it with a wooden spoon (or whatever else will work). Pour frosting over cake.

Frosting

1 8 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)

1 Stick Butter

2 C. Powdered Sugar

Roast Beef Perfection

2009-01-23T21:11:00.004-05:00

My Nanny always swore that you HAVE to start this at 3 p.m. It never made sense to me because, depending on your time zone, everyone's 3 p.m. is different. But, it was always delicious. So I guess she knew what she was talking about!!!!

Roast Beef Perfection

Start at 3 p.m. Preheat oven to 375. Place any standing rib roast in roasting pan and cover. Place in the oven and cook 1 hour. Turn off the oven. Keep oven door closed, NO PEEKING! 45 minutes before serving, turn oven to 300. Cooked this way is will be juicy medium rare and perfect every time.

BTW, it is best served with HOOTENANNY!!! :)

Hootenanny

2009-01-23T21:02:00.004-05:00

This is another strange one. It can be eaten savory or sweet. I prefer it with something like prime rib, using the broth on top of my hootenanny. My husband put maple syrup on it. It is your preference.

Hootenanny

6 Eggs

1 C. Flour

1 C. Milk

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 Stick Butter

Begin heating oven to 425. Place stick of butter in 9x13 pan, and place in oven. Butter will melt in pan, just make sure it doesn't burn. While your butter is melting, mix the rest of the ingredients together. Pour in baking dish on top of melted butter. Place back in oven and bake at 425 for 25 minutes.

It will look strange and rise in weird places. We just tear off what pieces we want. You can top it with syrup, fruit, powdered sugar, or my favorite Au Jus!

Asparagus Sandwiches

2009-01-23T20:05:00.003-05:00

Ok, Ok, I know this sounds really gross. But I can swear to you that everyone I have ever given one to...once they get passed the name...LOVES THEM. Even my 6 year old who refuses to eat anything green, loves them.

Asparagus Sandwiches

2 Cans Asparagus Spears

1 Loaf Fresh White Bread

(Wonder thin sliced is the best)

Real Mayo

Salt & Pepper

Take the entire loaf of bread, minus the heals, and slice off the crust. I usually do about 5 slices at a time. Place a thin layer of mayo on each slice. Salt and pepper each slice. Then take an asparagus spear and place it on the edge of one slice. Roll the asparagus spear in the slice of bread. Eat right away, if you can keep from everyone else taking them. If you are storing, I recommend putting a damp paper towel on top of them, just to keep the bread from drying out. These are great for parties or tailgating!

Chicken Spaghetti

2009-01-23T19:28:00.004-05:00

This is one of those dishes that everyone loves. It feeds a crowd and it will definitely be a requested item if you try it.

Chicken Spaghetti

1 Whole chicken (or whatever pieces you like i.e. white/dark meat)

1 Large Onion

2 Stalks Celery

2 TBS. Minced Garlic

2 Cans Tomato Sauce

Tabasco Sauce

Ketchup

1 Small Can Mushrooms with Juice

1 TBS. Chili Powder

1 Box Spaghetti Noodles

Boil chicken in large pot. Remove to cool when done. In boiling water add chopped onion and chopped celery. Boil until tender. Add garlic and tomato sauce. Add Tabasco and ketchup to taste. Add in can of mushrooms with the juice and chili powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Chop us cooked chicken and add into pot. Cook approx 30 minutes. Then add in entire box of spaghetti. Cook until tender. It gets better the longer it sits. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and some bread to sop up the juices!

For a shortcut, I buy a rotisserie chicken from the deli and use chicken broth. I cook the veggies in the broth, add the rest as directed. Then I cut up the rotisserie chicken and add that in. It is a time saver and the chicken is well seasoned.

Ginger Snaps

2009-01-23T18:58:00.001-05:00

My Nanny made these for me all the time. They were originally made my my Grandma, Nanny's mom. And they have been passed down. Nanny would send these to me at college, so I wouldn't be so homesick. They are one of my favorites! I make sure I bake them, and all cookies, on aluminum baking sheets.

Ginger Snaps

3/4 C. Veg Oil

1 C. Sugar, plus extra for coating

1/4 C. Grandmas Molasses

1 Egg

2 C. Flour

1/4 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. Ground Cloves

1 tsp. Ground Ginger

Cream the first 4 ingredients together. Mix the rest of the ingredients in. Take about a tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Roll ball in sugar to coat. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

Best dipped in milk! Yumm-O!