Mexican Rice for a Crowd
3 cups long grain white rice
1/4 cup oil
1 medium yellow or white onion, diced
26 oz can crushed tomatoes
4 oz can chilies
2 Tbsp fajita or taco seasoning (Wildtree Fajita Seasoning)
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 1/2 cups water
Heat oil in large pan. Add rice and onion, Cook over medium heat until onion is translucent and rice starts to brown.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Turn down to low and simmer 30 minutes or until rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Add more water if gets too dry.
20 - 25 servings
Can divide into freezer containers. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator and heat through before serving.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Impossible Pie - variations
Impossible Pie - using baking mix
For each pie, unless stated otherwise, placed first ingredients in 10 inch pie greased pie plate.
Mix together milk, eggs, baking mix, and spices in blender for 15 seconds or with ah hand beater for 1 minute. Pour over ingredients in pie plate. Bake at 400 for 25 - 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Hi
Cool 5 minutes. 6 - 8 servings
Chicken and Broccoli
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped broccoli
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
1 1/2 cup cut-up cooked chicken
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/3 cup milk
3 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Beef Enchilada Pie
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 8 oz bottle taco sauce
2/3 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 1/4 cup milk
3 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
Cook ground beef in skillet with onion and garlic until brown; drain. Stir in chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the taco sauce.
Sprinkle the tortilla chips in the bottom of the pie plate. Top with 1 1/2 cups cheese and all of the ground beef mixture.
Pour baking mix mixture over and bake. When done, pour remaining taco sauce over top; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake until cheese melts (3-5 minutes) Cool 10 minutes. Server with chopped tomato, shredded lettuce, and sour cream.
Pizza Pie
Heat oven to 425
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
Place onion and cheese in pie plate and cover with mixture. Bake 20 minutes
Sauce -
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp pepper
Mix all ingredients.
Spread sauce over baked crust in pie plate. Top with your choice of ingredients from below and back until cheese is light brown, 15 - 20 minutes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (3.5 oz) package sliced pepperoni
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 - 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Lasagne Pie
1/2 cup creamed cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2/3 cup baking mix
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Layer cottage cheese and Parmesan in the plate
Mix cooked beef, 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, oregano, basil, and tomato paste. Spoon evenly over top.
Pour baking mix mixture over and bake 30-35 minutes or until knife in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cheeseburger Pie
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
Cook beef and onion in skillet until brown; drain. Stir in salt and pepper.
Place in pie plate.
Pour baking mix mixture over and bake for 25 minutes.
Top with sliced tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes more.
Beef and Mushroom
1 lb ground beef
1 jar (4 1/2 oz ) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 cup milk
1 /2 c sour cream
3 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Cook beef, mushrooms,
Pour mixture over and back 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
Turkey 'N Stuffing Pie
2 cups cut-up cooked turkey
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground sage
2/4 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/8 tsp pepper
1 1/4 cup milk
3 eggs
1 cup baking mix
Mix turkey, celery, onion and seasonings in plate.
Pour mixture over and bake until knife comes out clean - 25 - 30 minutes
Chicken Pot Pie
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained
1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/3 cup milk
4 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Bake 30 -35 minutes
Ham 'N' Swiss Pie
2 cups coarsely chopped cooked smoked ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup chopped green onion
2 cups milk
4 eggs
1 cup baking mix
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Bake 35-40 minutes
Can substitute 12 slices crisp, crumbled bacon for the ham.
Pumpkin Pie
1 (16 oz) can pumpkin
1 (13 oz) can evaporated milk
2 tbsp margarine or butter, softened
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp vanilla
Beat all ingredients in blender on high for 1 minute.
Bake 50 -55 minutes.
French Apple Pie
6 cups sliced pared tart apples
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
34 cup milk
2 tbsp margarine or butter, softerned
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
Mix apples and spices and place in pie plate. Beat remaining ingredients and pour over the apples.
Sprinkle with streusel made but mixing 1 cup baking mix, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar and 3 tbsp firm margarine until crumbly.
Coconut Pie
2 cups milk
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
1 cup coconut
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
Blend all together on high for 15 seconds. Bake 50-55 minutes.
Cherry Pie
1 cup milk
2 tbsp margarine or butter, softened
1/4 tsp almond extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup baking mix
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling.
Beat all ingredients except the pie filling and bake 25 minutes.
Top with streusel made by cutting 2 tbsp firm butter into 1/2 cup baking mix, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon until crumbly.
Bake an additional 10 minutes.
Banana Cream Pie
1 cup milk
1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 cup chilled whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
Heat oven to 350
Beat milk, margarine, vanilla, eggs, granulated sugar, and baking mix until smooth.
Bake 30 minutes. Cool completely.
Arrange banana slices on top.
Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar in chilled bowl, until stiff, spread over top.
Cheesecake
3/4 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, cut into about 1/2 inch cubes and softened
Heat oven to 350. Place milk, vanilla, eggs, sugar and baking mix in blender and mix on high 15 seconds.
Add cream cheese and blend on high 2 minutes.
Bake 40-45 minutes, cool.
Spread with sour cream topping (1 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tsp vanilla).
Pecan Pie
1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
Heat oven to 350.
Sprinkle pecans in plate.
Beat remaining ingredients 15 seconds in blender.
Bake 50 - 55 minutes
Brownie Pie
4 eggs
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 bar ( 4 oz) sweet cooking chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Heat oven to 350.
Beat eggs, margarine and chocolate until smooth, 10 seconds in blender on high. Add brown sugar, baking mix, and granulated sugar. Beat 1 minute on high, stop occ'ly and scrape sides.
Pour into plate - sprinkle with nuts. Bake until knife comes out clean - about 35 minutes. Cool.
Chocolate Cream Pie
1 cup milk
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
Heat oven to 350
Place all ingredients in blender - high for 1 minute. Pour into plate. Bake until no indentation remains when touched lightly in center - about 30 minutes.
Cool completely. Serve with whipped cream.
For each pie, unless stated otherwise, placed first ingredients in 10 inch pie greased pie plate.
Mix together milk, eggs, baking mix, and spices in blender for 15 seconds or with ah hand beater for 1 minute. Pour over ingredients in pie plate. Bake at 400 for 25 - 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Hi
Cool 5 minutes. 6 - 8 servings
Chicken and Broccoli
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped broccoli
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
1 1/2 cup cut-up cooked chicken
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/3 cup milk
3 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Beef Enchilada Pie
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 8 oz bottle taco sauce
2/3 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 1/4 cup milk
3 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
Cook ground beef in skillet with onion and garlic until brown; drain. Stir in chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the taco sauce.
Sprinkle the tortilla chips in the bottom of the pie plate. Top with 1 1/2 cups cheese and all of the ground beef mixture.
Pour baking mix mixture over and bake. When done, pour remaining taco sauce over top; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake until cheese melts (3-5 minutes) Cool 10 minutes. Server with chopped tomato, shredded lettuce, and sour cream.
Pizza Pie
Heat oven to 425
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
Place onion and cheese in pie plate and cover with mixture. Bake 20 minutes
Sauce -
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp pepper
Mix all ingredients.
Spread sauce over baked crust in pie plate. Top with your choice of ingredients from below and back until cheese is light brown, 15 - 20 minutes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (3.5 oz) package sliced pepperoni
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 - 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Lasagne Pie
1/2 cup creamed cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2/3 cup baking mix
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Layer cottage cheese and Parmesan in the plate
Mix cooked beef, 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, oregano, basil, and tomato paste. Spoon evenly over top.
Pour baking mix mixture over and bake 30-35 minutes or until knife in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cheeseburger Pie
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
Cook beef and onion in skillet until brown; drain. Stir in salt and pepper.
Place in pie plate.
Pour baking mix mixture over and bake for 25 minutes.
Top with sliced tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes more.
Beef and Mushroom
1 lb ground beef
1 jar (4 1/2 oz ) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 cup milk
1 /2 c sour cream
3 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Cook beef, mushrooms,
Pour mixture over and back 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
Turkey 'N Stuffing Pie
2 cups cut-up cooked turkey
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground sage
2/4 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/8 tsp pepper
1 1/4 cup milk
3 eggs
1 cup baking mix
Mix turkey, celery, onion and seasonings in plate.
Pour mixture over and bake until knife comes out clean - 25 - 30 minutes
Chicken Pot Pie
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained
1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/3 cup milk
4 eggs
3/4 cup baking mix
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Bake 30 -35 minutes
Ham 'N' Swiss Pie
2 cups coarsely chopped cooked smoked ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup chopped green onion
2 cups milk
4 eggs
1 cup baking mix
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Bake 35-40 minutes
Can substitute 12 slices crisp, crumbled bacon for the ham.
Pumpkin Pie
1 (16 oz) can pumpkin
1 (13 oz) can evaporated milk
2 tbsp margarine or butter, softened
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp vanilla
Beat all ingredients in blender on high for 1 minute.
Bake 50 -55 minutes.
French Apple Pie
6 cups sliced pared tart apples
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
34 cup milk
2 tbsp margarine or butter, softerned
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
Mix apples and spices and place in pie plate. Beat remaining ingredients and pour over the apples.
Sprinkle with streusel made but mixing 1 cup baking mix, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar and 3 tbsp firm margarine until crumbly.
Coconut Pie
2 cups milk
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
1 cup coconut
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
Blend all together on high for 15 seconds. Bake 50-55 minutes.
Cherry Pie
1 cup milk
2 tbsp margarine or butter, softened
1/4 tsp almond extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup baking mix
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling.
Beat all ingredients except the pie filling and bake 25 minutes.
Top with streusel made by cutting 2 tbsp firm butter into 1/2 cup baking mix, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon until crumbly.
Bake an additional 10 minutes.
Banana Cream Pie
1 cup milk
1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 cup chilled whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
Heat oven to 350
Beat milk, margarine, vanilla, eggs, granulated sugar, and baking mix until smooth.
Bake 30 minutes. Cool completely.
Arrange banana slices on top.
Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar in chilled bowl, until stiff, spread over top.
Cheesecake
3/4 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, cut into about 1/2 inch cubes and softened
Heat oven to 350. Place milk, vanilla, eggs, sugar and baking mix in blender and mix on high 15 seconds.
Add cream cheese and blend on high 2 minutes.
Bake 40-45 minutes, cool.
Spread with sour cream topping (1 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tsp vanilla).
Pecan Pie
1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
Heat oven to 350.
Sprinkle pecans in plate.
Beat remaining ingredients 15 seconds in blender.
Bake 50 - 55 minutes
Brownie Pie
4 eggs
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 bar ( 4 oz) sweet cooking chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Heat oven to 350.
Beat eggs, margarine and chocolate until smooth, 10 seconds in blender on high. Add brown sugar, baking mix, and granulated sugar. Beat 1 minute on high, stop occ'ly and scrape sides.
Pour into plate - sprinkle with nuts. Bake until knife comes out clean - about 35 minutes. Cool.
Chocolate Cream Pie
1 cup milk
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking mix
Heat oven to 350
Place all ingredients in blender - high for 1 minute. Pour into plate. Bake until no indentation remains when touched lightly in center - about 30 minutes.
Cool completely. Serve with whipped cream.
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Baking mix pizzas
Baking Mix Pizza
Thin crust -
1 1/2 cup baking mix
1/3 cup very hot water
Preheat oven to 450.
Mix baking mix and water; beat vigorously about 20 strokes.
Turn dough onto surface well floured with baking mix.
Knead until smooth and no longer sticky, about 60 times.
Press dough into 13 inch circle on greased cookie sheet or pizza pan. Pinch edge, forming a 1/2 inch rim.
Sauce -
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp garlic powder
Mix all ingredients. (Can also use 1 cup prepared pizza sauce)
Deep Dish -
1 package active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
3 cups baking mix
Heat oven to 425.
Grease jelly roll pan (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch or cookie sheet)
Dissolve yeast in the warm water. Stir in the baking mix and mix; beat vigourously 20 strokes.
Turn dough onto surface well floured with baking mix. Knead until smooth and no longer sticky, about 60 times. Let dough rest 5 minutes. Press dough in bottom and up sides of pan. Or pat into rectangle 13 x 10 inches, on cookie sheet; pinch edges or rectangle, forming a 3/4 inch rim.
Sauce
1 small can tomato paste
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
Mix all ingredients.
Toppings
Sliced mushrooms
Chopped green peppers
Sliced green onions
Chopped onion, or caramelized onion
Sliced ripe olives
Sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 to 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1/2 to 1 lb Italian sausage cooked and drained
1 (3 1/2 oz) package sliced pepperoni
1 (6 oz) package sliced Canadian bacon
Thin crust -
1 1/2 cup baking mix
1/3 cup very hot water
Preheat oven to 450.
Mix baking mix and water; beat vigorously about 20 strokes.
Turn dough onto surface well floured with baking mix.
Knead until smooth and no longer sticky, about 60 times.
Press dough into 13 inch circle on greased cookie sheet or pizza pan. Pinch edge, forming a 1/2 inch rim.
Sauce -
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp garlic powder
Mix all ingredients. (Can also use 1 cup prepared pizza sauce)
Deep Dish -
1 package active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
3 cups baking mix
Heat oven to 425.
Grease jelly roll pan (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch or cookie sheet)
Dissolve yeast in the warm water. Stir in the baking mix and mix; beat vigourously 20 strokes.
Turn dough onto surface well floured with baking mix. Knead until smooth and no longer sticky, about 60 times. Let dough rest 5 minutes. Press dough in bottom and up sides of pan. Or pat into rectangle 13 x 10 inches, on cookie sheet; pinch edges or rectangle, forming a 3/4 inch rim.
Sauce
1 small can tomato paste
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
Mix all ingredients.
Toppings
Sliced mushrooms
Chopped green peppers
Sliced green onions
Chopped onion, or caramelized onion
Sliced ripe olives
Sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 to 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1/2 to 1 lb Italian sausage cooked and drained
1 (3 1/2 oz) package sliced pepperoni
1 (6 oz) package sliced Canadian bacon
Veggie Freezer Taquitos
Veggie Freezer Taquitos ( revised 5/25/18)
Makes between 32 - 40 small taquitos
8 oz cream cheese (low fat works well)
2 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup salsa verde
1/4 cup salsa verde
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh spinach
2 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 c mexican style shredded cheese
30 + small whole wheat tortillas (fajita size - 6 inch)
Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature. Thaw corn in cool water and drain well.
Cut up spinach into small pieces.
Blend cream cheese, lime juice, salsa verde, cumin, and chili powder in a large bowl. ( I use my KitchenAid mixer)
Stir in black beans, spinach, corn, bell pepper, and cheese until thoroughly mied.
Place about 2 Tbsp of the mixture on the lower 1/3 of a tortilla. Roll up tightly and place on baking sheet lined with waxed paper or parchment. Continue until the baking sheet is full. Place in freezer for a couple hours until frozen and transfer to a freezer container or bag.
Continue until all the mixture has been used.
To cook - Preheat oven to 425.
Place taquitos on baking sheet - not touching. Bake 20 - 25 minutes until heated through. If the edged start to brown, cover with aluminum foil.
Sever with quacamole, salsa and sour cream.
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