2009-2011 recipes

One -12 oz. Pouch or packet light cake mix(Gluten free Pantry Old fashioned cake mix)

3 c fresh peaches  sliced or one lb. Frozen(thawed) or 1 –28 oz. Can sliced peaches, drained

1/3 c. dark brown sugar                    1 Tbs. lemon juice                 1 tsp. cinnamon

1/3 c. raisins or dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 400º. Butter a shallow 2 qt. casserole.  Combine the peaches ,  brown sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon in a bowl. Tumble gently. Let stand for about 10 minutes before spooning into the casserole and sprinkling raisins over the top. Prepare the cake mix as suggested on the box. Spoon this over the fruit .  Bake for 30-40 minutes until a tester comes out clean. To serve, spoon out and top with whipped topping or frozen yogurt and some fruit pieces.

Beans and Franks

1 pk. Ball Bark Franks                   1 can Bush’s Original Baked Beans

Cut franks into small pieces. Open can beans and in a pan pore in beans put in franks.  Stirring combine beans and franks and heat.

VERMONT BLUEBERRY BUCKLE

3/4 c. sugar                           1/4 c. shortening                        1 egg
3/4 c. milk                              2 c. GF flour Mix ( used Bob’s Red Mill GF Flour)
2 tsp. baking powder            1/4 tsp. salt                          
2 c. blueberries or drained canned blueberries

TOPPING:

1/2 c. sugar                           1/2 c. flour                                  1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. soft butter

Mix topping ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

Beat together sugar and shortening (or butter). When mixture becomes light, add egg and beat. Mix together dry ingredients on a piece of waxed paper. Pour half of dry ingredients into bowl; add milk and remaining dry ingredients.

Stir together until combined, do not overmix. Sprinkle berries on top and stir in.

Sprinkle on topping and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

Hamburger and Macaroni

1 to 1 ½ lb. 93% to 98% lean Hamburger             1 lb. GF Macaroni product

1 can each tomato sauce, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes

1 can chopped onions                                             Seasonings

Brown the Hamburger and add the onions to cook. When hamburger is no longer pink and onion is limp and the tomato products and seasons with salt, pepper and oregano. Cook the macaroni keeping the time somewhat less than the package directions (the pasta will continue to pick up liquid from the meat sauce when the two are combined). Drain the macaroni and combine with meat sauce. Feel free to add anything else you might like to the meet sauce, e.g. mushrooms, black olives, pepper, etc. Adrienne has been making this from memory since we have been married.

Sloppy Joes

1 lb. ground meat              2 Tbs. shortening                     1 c. chopped onions

1c. diced celery                 1 chopped green pepper          1 minced garlic clove

2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce                    1 c ketchup        ½ tsp paprika

3 beef bouillon cubes, crushed (Celifibs)     ¼ tsp pepper         6 oz. tomato past

1 ¼ c water           3 tbs. vinegar           3 tsp brown sugar        3 tsp. dry mustard

Heat shorting in skillet and brown meat discard fat. Combine all ingredients in pan, stir well. Place on fire, cover and cook. Or. Combine all ingredients in crockpot, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Serve over warn bread or buns, or noodles

Mexican Casserole

2 corn Tortillas                              1 lb. cooked and drained ground meet        

¼ chopped onion                          1(4 oz.) can green chilies             

11 oz. can enchilada sauce           1 can chicken broth        1 Tbs. cornstarch 

1/2 c celery Chopped cooked        1 c cheddar cheese        1 c. water

Combine beef, onion, chilies, sauce, broth, water and celery. Layer with tortillas in 9 X 13 pan. Top with cheese. Bake @ 300°.

Veggie Taco

per taco                 

1 corn tortillas        ¼ c. refried beans                    ¼ c cheddar cheese, shredded

¼ c avocado, diced                      ½ c. salad vegetables e.g. lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and/or salsa 

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