Monthly Archives: February 2013

GOLDEN GRAHAMS S’MORES BARS

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3 tbs butter

2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows, plus 2 cups mini marshmallows for topping (4 1/2 cups total)

4 cups golden grahams cereal

4 (1.55 oz) Hershey’s milk chocolate candy bars

grease an 8″x8″ pan and set aside. in a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. stir in 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows. stir until marshmallows are melted and smooth. stir in the golden grahams cereal. press mixture into prepared pan.

place Hershey’s candy bars on top of the golden grahams/marshmallow mix and gently press them down. sprinkle the remaining marshmallows evenly over the chocolate bars. place under the broiler for about 2 minutes, or until marshmallows are slightly golden brown. watch them closely so you don’t burn the marshmallows! let the bars cool completely. cut into squares and serve.

yield: 12 bars

CROCKPOT CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF

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1 lb ground beef

1/4 cup crumbled, cooked turkey bacon

1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)

2 beaten eggs

1/4 cup oatmeal

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup chopped dill pickles OR dill relish

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 tsp ground dry mustard

additional ketchup for topping

combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. mix until combined. do not over mix. shape into a loaf form in the middle of your crockpot. dot top with ketchup. cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. reduce heat to LOW and cook an additional 6 hours or until temperature reaches 160 degrees. serve with more ketchup if desired.

BANANA DOUBLE CHIPPERS

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2 cups flour*

1 cup butterscotch chips

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup applesauce

4 tbs butter, softened

1 lg egg

3/4 cup chopped banana

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

1 cup white chocolate chips

preheat oven to 340 degrees. grease baking sheets.

combine flour and butterscotch chips in a food processor or blender. process until butterscotch chips are finely chopped.

combine brown sugar, applesauce, butter and egg in a large bowl. beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed until light and fluffy. beat in banana and baking soda. add flour mixture and mix well.

add oats, coconut and white chocolate chips and mix well.

drop the dough by heaping tsp onto prepared baking sheets. bake cookies until golden, about 12-14 minutes. cool on baking sheets for 1 minute. transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

*YOU CAN SUBSTITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR FOR HALF OF THE A.P. FLOUR

makes 5 dozen cookies

GARLIC FRIED CHICKEN

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2 tsp garlic powder, or to taste
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded thin
1 cup oil, for frying, or as needed

in a shallow dish, mix together the garlic powder, pepper, salt, paprika, bread crumbs and flour. in a separate dish, whisk together the milk and egg.

heat the oil in an electric skillet set to 350 degrees. dip the chicken into the egg and milk, then dredge in the dry ingredients until evenly coated.

fry chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. remove from the oil with a slotted spatula, and serve.

4 servings