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2:19 pm
October 4, 2008


Amanda

Big Chicken

Charleston, WV

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I need an old fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe if any one would like to share.

9:20 pm
October 4, 2008


Jayne

Big Chicken

Western Gate of the Sunshine State

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102

Mine is not old fashioned, but it's realllly good!  I use the noodle like dumplings, not the globs of batter dumplings.  Is that what you are looking for?   Chicken & Dumplin's is one of my favorite meals!

:J

11:25 pm
October 4, 2008


Jayne

Big Chicken

Western Gate of the Sunshine State

posts 337

103

Tresh in OK said:

I had this posted over in Heirloom recipes but I am sticking it here too…you guys have to try this…it is so good

Mozzarella Dip

12 oz. pkg. FINELY shredded Mazzarelly cheese

8 oz. carton sour cream

2 C Real Mayo

1 tsp Accent

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp sugar

2 tsp onion flakes

2 T parsley flakes.

Mix all together adding cheese last.  chill for several hours and dip with Ritz crackers or it is wonderful on raw carrots and broccoli.

NOTE: make sure you use garlic POWDER not garlic SALT…the cheese is very salty and it will be yucky if you use salt.  Also, this is one that must sit in the ice box for a while or overnight…the seasonings have to blend.  go ahead and make copies of the recipe because EVERYONE will want it…I have emailed this recipe countless times…..



I just finished making this so it would be ready tomorrow.  OMY!!!!  Is it ever good!  I can't wait to taste it tomorrow. Even after just making it, I want to eat the entire bowlful.

:J

9:40 pm
October 5, 2008


Jayne

Big Chicken

Western Gate of the Sunshine State

posts 337

104

Okay Ya'll, if you haven't made Tresh's Mozzerella Dip, I'm here to tell you, You need too!

I made it for my Stampin' party, along with a few other things including the Farmer's Cheese cake.   

I had more requests for Tresh's dip than I did for anything else!!!!!!  It is Soooo Delish!!!!  It makes a big batch too, so it's great for get togethers, football parties….. 

Go get the ingredients and make it!!!!!!!!

:J

11:01 pm
October 5, 2008


Gizmo

Big Chicken

Greenup, KY

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105

Jayne said:

Mine is not old fashioned, but it's realllly good!  I use the noodle like dumplings, not the globs of batter dumplings.  Is that what you are looking for?   Chicken & Dumplin's is one of my favorite meals!

:J


I would love the recipe!  These are the kind of dumplings my hubby likes. Smile

8:26 am
October 6, 2008


Kayis

Big Chicken

FL

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106

Jayne said:

Okay Ya'll, if you haven't made Tresh's Mozzerella Dip, I'm here to tell you, You need too!

I made it for my Stampin' party, along with a few other things including the Farmer's Cheese cake.   

I had more requests for Tresh's dip than I did for anything else!!!!!!  It is Soooo Delish!!!!  It makes a big batch too, so it's great for get togethers, football parties….. 

Go get the ingredients and make it!!!!!!!!

:J


I can't wait to make Tresh's dip and I forgot all about the Poor Farmer's Cheese Cake!  I'm going to have to come up with a reason to party soon, just so I'll have a valid reason to use the delicious recipes you all have shared!

8:27 am
October 6, 2008


jane

Big Chicken

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107

anyone ever try Broccoli cornbread?  It is to die for.  WE eat it as dessert. Really!!!  we fight over the last piece too. 


Broccoli Cornbread

2 boxes jiffy cornbread mix                               1 10 oz. pkg chopped broccoli

4 eggs                                                               1 med-onion chopped

11/2 c. cottage cheese                                      1 stick melted butter


Combine mix, eggs, cottage cheese, broccoli, onion and butter. Pour into a greased or sprayed 9 x 13 pan.  Bake 350 for 35-40 min or until lightly browned.  Toothpick should come out clean.  Enjoy.  you will love it. 

8:31 am
October 6, 2008


Tresh in OK

Big Chicken

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108

awww Jayne….thanks for being my cheerleader!!!!!  hahahaaa  so glad you liked it! 

8:36 am
October 6, 2008


Kayis

Big Chicken

FL

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109

Jane - that Broccoli Corn Bread recipe looks great!  I'm adding it to my collection!

9:16 am
October 6, 2008


Miss Dana

Big Chicken

Georgia

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110

I saw the macaroni and cheese recipe and I wondered if any of yall like southern macaroni and cheese?  It's cooked with eggs and milk and tons of cheese but firmer than the traditional cheese sauce recipes.  This recipe is hands down my favorite.  I had some boys from Michigan living here this summer and they said I had ruined them for any other macaroni recipe…LOL!


8 ounces of elbow macaroni cooked per box directions

In a big bowl mix these ingredients then stir in pasta:

3 eggs beaten

1 tsp. yellow mustard

15 ounces sour cream

15 ounces Cottage cheese

a splash of milk (maybe half a cup)

3 cups of sharp cheddar cheese then 1 cup cheese for top

1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper (maybe more pepper, you want to see flecks)

Stir this all together and mix with pasta.  Place in 11×13 pan and top with more shredded cheese and bake at 350 till firm and slightly browned on edges…about 30 minutes. 


This macaroni dish gets moaned over at the table.  It heats up well for leftovers too. 

2:21 pm
October 6, 2008


Kayis

Big Chicken

FL

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111

Southern-style macaroni & cheese is my favorite!  I grew up on the stuff (I never cook the boxed mac-n-cheese).  I've never tried it with mustard or cottage cheese, but I have used cream cheese.   My family and I generally use sharp & medium cheddar, colby jack and Mexican Velveeta cheeses (mixed-in with the al dente-cooked macaroni, eggs, milk, salt & pepper of course).  I've made it with Asiago cheese as well, but prefer the more “traditional” cheeses for this dish.  We also sprinkle a generous helping of either a shredded Mexican cheese blend or some type of cheddar on top.

C'est ci bon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3:22 pm
October 6, 2008


Tresh in OK

Big Chicken

posts 118

112

Miss Dana……Holy cow that sounds delicious!  I am so making that….

3:35 pm
October 6, 2008


Belladonna

Big Chicken

Bossier City, Louisiana

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113

I always love to come here for new recipes and they all sound WONDERFUL.

4:33 pm
October 6, 2008


Miss Dana

Big Chicken

Georgia

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114

What recipe has gotten the most OH MY GOSH THIS IS AMAZINGs?  I like THOSE recipes!  Kiss

I put together a dish that is almost too good.  I can't stop eating it and find myself sneaking to the frig constantly….and then there is my family, frig door open, digging with a spoon…hahaha!  Problem is…I don't really have a recipe.  I just sorta make it.  So I'll try for some general proportions..


Carmelized Apple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Crisp


Take at least 3 bags of grocery store bought dried apples.  Rehydrate them in boiling water and allow them to fully 'puff' back up.  Drain. 

Melt a stick of unsalted butter in a LARGE skillet.  Add drained apple slices and drop about 3-4 goodly handfuls of sugar on the apples.  (maybe about 3/4 cup to 1 cup) Sprinkle some cinnamon too.  Cook over medium heat stirring sorta frequently.  This could take up to 40 minutes. 

The goal is for the apples to become brown and translucent…at times burnt on the edges.  This brings out such an INTENSE flavor.  If medium heat isn't getting the job done, crank it up and stand over it, stirring every minute or so.  You want them really brown.

Place sticky carmelized apples into a 11 x 13 pan and top with an oatmeal crumbly topping  I use 1 cup regular oats, mixed with 1 cup light brown sugar and 1 cup all purpose flour.  To this I mix in 1 stick of melted butter and 1 tsp cinnamon.  Mix well and crumble over the top.

Bake at 350 till the top looks firm…maybe 30 minutes.  Serve warm (or reheated) with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

7:51 pm
October 6, 2008


Jayne

Big Chicken

Western Gate of the Sunshine State

posts 337

115

My Chicken and Dumplings

1 Chicken Whole, then YOU cut it up.  or you CHEAT and buy a chicken cut up. 

6 Chicken Boullion cubes

Rinse your chicken pieces and place them in a large dutch oven or soup pot.  Cover chicken with water, about an inch over.  Add the boullion cubes, place on hot stove and bring to boil.  Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender and just falling apart.   We're talking bones, skin and all here.  But then I'm talking mostly to Country girls here, so I know you know how to boil a chicken.

When the chicken is done pull pieces out of water and put in a large bowl to cool.  I usually boil my chicken one day and make the chicken & dumplings the next because I have a job all day long.  If I'm doing this, I also put the broth in a bowl to cool and refridgerate.  This makes skimming the fat off alot easier.  Don't get me wrong, that fat is oh so yummy, but not good for us.

Once the chicken is cooled I pick the meat off the skin and bones, throwing the skin & bones away.  

I slice one cup of carrots and one cup of celery.  I add the celery and carrots back into the broth and bring it to a boil.  I'll simmer that until the carrots are just soft.  I add a table spoon of Parsley flakes. 

This is where I vary my recipe depending on what kind of hurry I am in.  If I'm not in any hurry, I make my mom's noodles.  Rolling them out thick and slicing them about 2-3 inches wide and about the same length.  (Recipe Follows)

If I'm in a hurry, I use Mary B's frozen dumplings (they may be a regional thing), breaking them into pieces and throwing them in a bit at a time.  But they are so good it almost makes making your own dumplings a waste of time!

AND if I'm too lazy for that, I get a package of flour tortillas, cut them in slices with my pizza cutter and throw them in to cook.

Once the noodles are done boiling in the broth mixture, about a half hour, I add my chicken and reduce it to a simmer. Probably about another half hour or when ever everyone can't stand the smell any longer and are standing in line with a bowl and spoon in hand. 

It's a process, but I can think of nothing in this world I would rather eat.  Okay, maybe Manny's pizza, but I don't have that recipe!

Mom's Noodles

Beat 2 eggs and 1/2 t. salt together, gradually add 1 cup of flour, only until the ball of dough pulls away from the bowl easily. 

Knead well til soft.  ( this is a touch process, I can't tell you how long, just til it feels right)

Cover and let stand 30 minutes.  Roll out to the thickness you want and cut as you like.  Thicker rolling makes dumplings, thinner makes noodles.  You can dry these over night on well floured paper ( I use a brown bag cut open)  or drop them right in your broth.  Makes about 2 cups of noodles. 

I hope you enjoy!

:J

7:53 pm
October 6, 2008


Jayne

Big Chicken

Western Gate of the Sunshine State

posts 337

116

Miss Dana said:

What recipe has gotten the most OH MY GOSH THIS IS AMAZINGs?  I like THOSE recipes!  Kiss

I put together a dish that is almost too good.  I can't stop eating it and find myself sneaking to the frig constantly….and then there is my family, frig door open, digging with a spoon…hahaha!  Problem is…I don't really have a recipe.  I just sorta make it.  So I'll try for some general proportions..


Carmelized Apple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Crisp


Take at least 3 bags of grocery store bought dried apples.  Rehydrate them in boiling water and allow them to fully 'puff' back up.  Drain. 

Melt a stick of unsalted butter in a LARGE skillet.  Add drained apple slices and drop about 3-4 goodly handfuls of sugar on the apples.  (maybe about 3/4 cup to 1 cup) Sprinkle some cinnamon too.  Cook over medium heat stirring sorta frequently.  This could take up to 40 minutes. 

The goal is for the apples to become brown and translucent…at times burnt on the edges.  This brings out such an INTENSE flavor.  If medium heat isn't getting the job done, crank it up and stand over it, stirring every minute or so.  You want them really brown.

Place sticky carmelized apples into a 11 x 13 pan and top with an oatmeal crumbly topping  I use 1 cup regular oats, mixed with 1 cup light brown sugar and 1 cup all purpose flour.  To this I mix in 1 stick of melted butter and 1 tsp cinnamon.  Mix well and crumble over the top.

Bake at 350 till the top looks firm…maybe 30 minutes.  Serve warm (or reheated) with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 


It sounds so good, but I can't eat it.  I'm allergic to oatmeal.

10:27 am
October 10, 2008


Amanda

Big Chicken

Charleston, WV

posts 174

117

Jane thanks for posting the chicken and dumpling recipe!

8:42 am
October 13, 2008


Grandma Kathy

Hatchling

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118

Jayne said:

When I posted yesterday or the day before about my Cream Cheese bars, someone, I think it was Suzanne said they wanted the recipe. 

I have to give my Sister in Law credit for this one.  We call it Poor Farmer's Cheesecake.  It's soooo simple & easy, but trust me, everyone will want the recipe.  Take it to a banquet or church, it's a great way to meet people.  I first made this about 13 years ago for our coaches one day for lunch.  Now coaches come and go, but when they show back at up at whatever school I'm at, they always ask about the cream cheese bars.  Even their wives have called me for the recipe. 

Poor Farmer's Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Use a 13 x 9 loaf pan.

2 - 8 Roll packages of Cresent Rolls

2 - 8 oz. packages of Cream Cheese, softened

1 Cup Sugar

1 egg, separated

1 teaspoon Vanilla

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons Cinnamon

1/2 chopped nuts (I use pecans)


In the 13 x 9 pan lay one package of the crescent rolls flat (just unroll them)

In a mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk (save the white), and vanilla, until well blended.

Pour this mixture over the crescent rolls in the pan.

Lay the second package of crescent rolls over this mixture. 

Beat the egg white and spread it over the top of the crescent roll.

Combine the brown sugar & cinnamon and sprinkle it over the top of the crescent roll. 

Sprinkle the nuts over top of this.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Allow to cool and cut.  Must be refridgerated for storing. 

You'll want to make sure to cut them, if you don't and leave it up to the guys to cut, they won't share, and will eat it all up.  Trust me.  I've been known to use this recipe to my advantage, to get something I want or need done, to say I may have made a mistake.  You know the routine.  Hubby says “Better than Sex Cake” has nothing on this.

:J


I made this Poor Farmer's Cheesecake yesterday and my oh my was it ever good.  So simple, so easy, so WONDERFUL!

Thank you for sharing this with us.

10:53 pm
October 13, 2008


beeyourself

Big Chicken

beeyourself

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119

Jayne - I took the recipe for Poor Farmer's Cheesecake back to West Virginia with me.  My family LOVED it!  I had many requests for your recipe.  It was easy, fast and wonderful!

11:38 pm
October 14, 2008


WV_Hills

Big Chicken

Calhoun County, WV

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We need a recipe index! I try to copy any recipe I think I want to make, but then one slips by me and I find myself paging through six pages of this forum looking for the one I need. Can we have one entry that lists recipes as they are shared, updated when a new recipe is listed?


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