From My Cupboards

Pies!Pies!Pies!

2009-11-23T08:59:00.000-08:00

I has been a while since I last posted, but what better way to come back than with delicious pies! I got these 2 recipes from Kraft Foods and they are delicious!

TURTLE PUMPKIN PIE

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. of caramel topping, divided

1 graham pie crust

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans

1 cup cold milk

2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tub (8 oz) COOL WHIP whipped Topping, thawed, divided

POUR 1/4 cup caramel topping into crust; sprinkle with 1/2 pecans.

BEAT milk, dry pudding mixes, pumpkin and spices with whisk until blended. make sure there are no clumps. Stir in 11/2 cups whipped topping. Spread into crust, Top with remaining whipped topping.

Refrigerate for more than one hour. Drizzle remaining caramel over top and sprinkle rest of pecans.

( If people don't like nuts, you don't have to use them. Just put caramel in the bottom without the nuts)

LEMONADE CHEESECAKE PIE

1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese softened

1/2 cup thawed frozen lemonade concentrate

1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed and divided

1 graham pie crust

1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

2 Tbsp. sugar

BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually add concentrate, beating well after every addition. Whisk in 2 cups Cool whip; spoon into crust.

Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Meanwhile toss berries with sugar. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Spoon remaining cool whip around edge and top with berries.

( If you like sweet and tarty things than this is a pie for you!)

SO here is the update.....

2009-09-10T16:11:00.001-07:00

My camera is broken..... BROKEN! So right now I am unfortunately not going to be able to post pictures with my recipes

Sad I know!!!! But don't worry I will try to get it fixed as soon as possible until then here is a fun little dip that is good for small parties or BBQ's

Cream Cheese Dip

Ingredients

One large tub of whipped cream cheese

Green onions, Chopped ( about 3/4 cup )

1 lemon

1 cup milk ( milk can vary )

Wheat thins or chips

DIRECTIONS

Put cream cheese into bowl and slowly whisk in milk. If you would like your dip thinner you can add more milk. When all the clumps are out squeeze lemon in and mix together. Then stir in green onions. Serve or chill until ready.

Fried Zucchini

2009-08-25T09:05:00.000-07:00

So my best friend Karlie gave me this recipe and I had to share it with everyone! Delicious!!!!

I was lucky because we had fresh garden zucchini too! ( thanks mom!)

One large zucchini

3 eggs

1 cup Italian bread crumbs

4-5 Tb. Olive Oil

-Slice Zucchini half inch thick or thinner slices

-Have a bowl ready with eggs whipped together

-Have a plate ready with bread crumbs spread around

-Heat pan with 4-5 Tb. Olive Oil get olive oil pretty hot

-Dip zucchini slice in egg then bread crumbs both sides, then put in the hot pan. Let the zucchini brown on both sides. It takes too long for the zucchini to cook through in the hot oil so I have the oven preheated to 350 and I place the browned zucchini on a cookie sheet covered in foil and bake them uncovered for twenty minutes or so. Also if the zucchini has a lot of seeds in the middle I have cut out the seeds and made them zucchini rings. The bigger the zucchini the more seeds there will be.

Eat em HOT! And you have to dip them in your favorite Ranch. Mmm, Enjoy!

Winner Winner Winner

2009-08-21T12:46:00.000-07:00

Well today is someones lucky day! Thanks for all those who participated and also gave me new recipes! The winner is....

Candace!

If you will just email me your address I can mail your prize out to you A.S.A.P.

And for the rest of you keep watching for my next giveaway.

Thanks again!

bettyboopin21@hotmail.com

It is time....

2009-08-14T08:08:00.000-07:00

FOR A GIVEAWAY!!!!

I am trying to get my hands on some new recipes so this is how it is going to work.

You will get 1 point if you comment below

You will get 2 points if you comment and follow the blog

You will get 3 points if you blog about the giveaway on your blog

And for 4 points if you email me your favorite recipe. Pictures are always great too!

For doing all of this you will win a 10$ gift card to Target! Yippee

The closing time will be next Thursday night.

Please comment below when you have done something so that I can keep track of everyone!

Ready..... SET..... GO!

I will post the winner on Friday the 21st
My email address is bettyboopin21@hotmail.com

Diablo Dip

2009-08-05T09:33:00.000-07:00

Now if you want a delicious dip that everyone will enjoy, this is it! It is super easy and not that expensive

Ingredients

1/2 package of taco seasoning mix

1 c. sour cream

1 container guacamole dip

1 c. shredded monterey jack cheese

1 c. cheddar cheese

1/2 green onions

1 c. diced fresh tomatoes

1 can of olives, chopped

Tortilla chips

Directions

Blend taco mix in with sour cream and refrigerate for at least an hour. In a small 9 x 9 pan layer the guacamole on the bottom. Top with sour cream mixture, spreading it slightly smaller than the guacamole. Sprinkle Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese on the top. Next layer the olives, followed by the tomatoes and top with the green onion. Serve with chips.

I got this recipe from Food Network. They have recipes for any occasion. you should really check it out

Monsters aka German Pancakes

2009-08-01T09:17:00.000-07:00

This is an oldie, but definitely a goodie!

Ingredients

1 c. flour

1 c. milk

6 eggs

1 stick of margarine or butter

a dash of salt

powder sugar

Directions

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place a 9 x 13 pan on stove burner and turn it to a low heat. place margarine in pan and melt slowly. While you are waiting for the margarine to melt, mix all ingredients ( except for powder sugar) together with a hand mixer. Mix well make sure there are no clumps. When the margarine is done melting, remove from heat and add the mixture. Cook for 15 min. When it is done cooking top with powder sugar. Enjoy!

Homemade Salsa

2009-07-29T08:27:00.000-07:00

So Food Network is probably the best website EVER! I got this recipe from them and kind of did it my own way.

Ingredients

1 (14 0z) can of petite diced tomatoes with their juice

3 ripe tomatoes diced

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 red onion, finely chopped

1 (4 0z) can chopped green chiles with juice

2 limes, juiced

1 mango, peeled and diced

Salt and pepper to taste

Garlic salt to taste ( I like LOTS of garlic salt)

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Combine all ingredients, stir well with spoon. Cover and chill until you are ready to serve.

I don't like it hot so I just use the mild green chiles. If you want it hot then go with medium or hot green chiles.