Rhubarb Pie

This recipe comes from our friend Urie Hershberger and its from his mothers kitchen.I have now made this pie twice and i do believe it is a keeper!! My friend Daniel has also given me a rhubarb pie recipe i will try later! Thanks guys!!!

1 unbaked pie crust(I'd share my pie crust recipe but so far its a family secret,sorry)

SAUCE:

1 1/4 cup sugar;

2 T.flour;

2 egg yolks;

2 cups finely cut rhubarb(more if using big pie pan);

Stir together(fold in rhubarb last).Put into unbaked pie crust

CRUMBS FOR TOP:

1/2 cup brown sugar;

1 cup flour 1/4 cup butter

Mix sugar and flour,cut in butter until well blended,spread on top

Makes one pie

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake pie for 15 min. turn oven down to 350 degrees for 30 minutes. DELICIOUS!!!

Corn Chip Salad

This recipe comes from my mom and trust me it is absolutely delicious!!!!! We actually eat it alone as a meal!

1 head lettuce-chopped;

1 lb. bacon(of course we don't eat pig so i used beef;also turkey works);

6-8 boiled eggs-chopped;

Just before serving add 4-6 cups corn chips and 1 rounded cup cheddar cheese.

DRESSING:

1 1/2 cup miracle whip;

1/4 cup vinegar;

1/3 cup milk;

1/3 cup brown sugar;

1/3 cup white sugar

Mix all together and pour over salad.

I truelly believe the secret that makes this salad is in the dressing!!!!

Speedy Chicken Scarpariello

This recipe comes from our son Kevin.Yes all three of our children can cook and bake! He made this for us when we went to visit him last week. You must try it,it is his girlfriend Michelle's favorite dish!

1 T. extra-virgin olive oil;

2 lbs.boneless skinless chicken thighs,fat removed & chicken cut into 1 inch pieces;

3/4 t. salt;

1/4 t. dried italian seasoning;

1/2 t. black pepper;

1 pkg.(12 ounces)fully cooked italian-flavored chicken sausage;

1 lb. refrig.pkg. precooked potatoe wedges;

2 sweet peppers(any color) seeded & cut up;

2 cloves garlic-chopped;

1/4 cup italian salad dressing

1)In large nonstick skillet,heat the oil over med. high heat.Season the chicken with 1/4 t. each of the salt,italian seasoning & black pepper.Saute chicken for 5 minutes,stirring occasionally.

2)Cut sausage into 1/2 inch pieces.Add to skillet along with potatoes,sweet peppers & garlic.Stir in remaining 1/2 t. salt,1/2 t. italian seasoning & 1/4 t.black pepper- add italian dressing,stir to combine

3)Cover skillet & cook over med. high heat for 15 min.,stirring occasionally.

4)Remove skillet from heat & let stand for 5 min. before searving.

Kevin adds cheddar shredded cheese between step 3 & 4---We are cheese lovers!!!

Beef & Chili Burritos

1 lb. ground beef
2 cans (15 oz) Chili with Beans
1 can (15 oz) Black Beans
8 oz of Finely Shredded Taco Blend Cheese
Chili Powder
1 package of Flour tortilla shells

Brown beef in a large pan. Add chili, black beans and 6 oz of the Taco Cheese Blend. Add as much Chili Powder as desired. (The more you add, the spicier it will be!) Stir over medium low heat until the cheese is completely melted (no more than 5 min). Use a large tablespoon and put about 3-4 scoops of the mixture in the middle of a tortilla. Roll up and place in a baking dish. Repeat until you have used all of the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the burritos. Put in the oven for about 5-7 min or until cheese is melted.

Note: Garnish with salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and/or sour cream. I serve the burritos with Mexican Rice.

FORGOT TO PUT AT THE BEGINNING OF INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degree

Hello dear friends- This recipe comes from our daughter Krystal. She made this from her very own kitchen. Again the recipes I post, someone in my family has made! And of course as good as it looks!!! Enjoy!!!

POPSICKLES!!!!!

Here are some favorite summertime Popsicle recipes for the children and adults too!! :)
I made these when our children were younger and never could keep them on hand!
1) Popsickles- 1 pkg.instant butterscotch or choc. pudding;2c. milk;1c. evap. milk;1/4c. sugar-mix together well and put in your ice tups and freeze.
2) 18 Tup-cicles-1,3oz. jello and 1 pkg.kool aid(make sure the jello and kool aid are the same flavor);1c. sugar;2c. hot water.Mix well & add 2 c. cold water.Stir & pour into ice tups.Freeze!(THIS WAS OUR CHILDRENS FAVORITE!!)
3)Butterscotch cicles- 1 pkg. butterscotch instant pudding;1 c. root beer;1 1/2 c.water.Mix together and pour into ice tup molds.Freeze.makes 12.
4) Fudgecicles- 1pkg.instant chocolate pudding;2 1/2 cups milk.Mix together and pour into ice tups. Freeze. makes 12
5) Frozen Fruit-1 regular can of fruit cocktail;Divide fruit evenly into ice tup molds & divide the juice evenly into molds.Freeze,makes 6
REMEMBER--- allow at least 1/4 inch at top of ice tup molds for liquid to expand during freezing.tO REMOVE...HOLD IN HAND A MINUTE OR TWO..POPCICLE AND STICK WILL COME OUT EASILY...READY TO EAT!!!

Brownies

Ingredients:
2 cups sugar;1 1/2 sticks melted unsalted butter;1/2 teaspoon salt;3 eggs; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup flour
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350.Grease a 9 by 9 inch baking pan.In a large bowl,combine 2 cups sugar,1 1/2 sticks melted unsalted butter and 1/2 t. salt.Whisk in 3 eggs,1 at a time.Stir in 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 cup flour. Transfer the batter to the baking pan and bake until just set.25 to 30 minutes;let cool.

San Antonio Taco Salad

ingredients: corn oil for deep frying;4(6 inch) flour tortillas;1 pound ground beef or ground turkey; 1/2 med. onion,finely chopped;1 cup salsa; 1(15.25 ounces) can kidney beans;2t. chili powder;2t. cumin;1t. salt;1/8t. pepper;4cups shredded iceberg lettuce, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese;Optional garnish:sour cream,chopped tomato,sliced black olives and additional salsa.
Directions:1) heat 3 inches oil to 365 degrees F in deep fryer or deep saucepan.Place one tortilla in oil.Let float 5 seconds.Press center of tortilla into oil with metal ladle to form bowl.2)Holding ladle in place fry 1-2 minutes or until lightly golden brown.Drain on paper towel.Repeat with remaining tortillas.3)Brown ground meat and onion in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat;drain.4)Add salsa,beans chili powder,salt and pepper.Cook over medium heat,stirring frequently,for 5 minutes.Divide lettuce equally between tortilla bowls.Top with meat mixture.Sprinkle with cheese.Top with garnishes.Serve!
NOTE-A few things I'd do next time for myself; I'd use corn tortillas and get the bigger ones,believe they are like 10 inches. these are perfect for children,the 6 inch ones. Hope you enjoy this as much as we did!! I truelly believe its in the spices what makes it so yummy!!! of course we had the sour cream,tomatoes, black olives also..