Hard Cooked Eggs in the Oven

Posted by Lori:

At Easter, a friend put on Facebook that she cooked her eggs in the oven.  I had never heard of it, but thought it sounded great to be able to cook them for a certain amount of time and not have to watch for the water to boil on the stove and then time the cooking process.  The oven-baked method worked wonderfully! 

Here's how you do it:

Place desired amount of uncooked eggs directly on rack in the oven (rack should be in the center).  Place cookie sheet or foil on bottom oven rack - just in case one cracks or has a small, unseen crack. Set oven to bake and 325 degrees.  Bake for 30 minutes.  After baking, place eggs in ice water.  Allow to cool for a few minutes then peel.  At that point you can either continue to cool them in the water, cool then in the water, or eat them!
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Parmesan Chicken with Fettuccine Alfredo

Note: These were the first two recipes I posted on this blog, but thought since it has been almost 2 years, it would be a good one to repost. At that time we didn't have many visitors, but now we have hundreds! (Thank you :). This Alfredo Sauce can be used in many ways making other dishes. It's delicious!


Posted by Lori:

One of my families' favorite meals is Parmesan Chicken and Fettuccine Alfredo. It's always a favorite when taken to church potluck dinners or other gatherings. My husband likes "red" (spaghetti) sauce instead of Alfredo, so I always serve it with both whenever I make it at home or take it to dinners.

PARMESANAN CHICKEN

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Olive oil

In shallow dish, mix together breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and poultry seasoning. Cut chicken breasts in half, lengthwise. Place chicken between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Dip chicken in beaten egg, the coat in breadcrumb/cheese mixture. Fry chicken in olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. (You can bake the chicken in the oven if desired.  Use olive oil, still, but in a smaller amount.) Serve with spaghetti sauce or Alfredo sauce.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
8 oz. uncooked fettuccine
1/2 cup butter (can use 1/4 cup, if desired)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated real Parmesan cheese (Walmart brand doesn't seem to melt well.)
1 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, place in large bowl.

Combine butter and whipping cream in saucepan. Cook over low heat until butter melts. Stir in cheese and parsley. Serve with fettuccine.

Enjoy!
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Knife, Fork, Spoon Display

Posted by Donna:

I was browsing through one of my old Romantic Home issues and found this idea for displaying vintage tableware. I'm always trying to find ways to display things I have of my mother's. This seemed like a cute way to do that. I have this sitting in my kitchen window. I bought the small vase at Wal-Mart, as well as the green peas to support the knife, spoon, and fork. Pin It Now!

Baked Nachos (Low Fat)

Posted by Lori:

Mom has posted a recipe similar to this, but this one is a little different.  I made it for a quick lunch for my oldest two children last week.  They really liked them!  They're healthy, too!

Baked Nachos (Low Fat)
1 package Baked Tostito Scoops
1 can fat free refried beans
Shredded Cheddar cheese (regular or reduced fat)

Place whole scoops (some of ours were broken) on foil-lined cookie sheet.  Spoon refried beans into the scoops and top with cheddar cheese.  Bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
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Hamburger Pie

Posted by Lori:

This is one of my kids' favorite meals, but it's not something I make. It's something their "Grammy" (my mother-in-law) makes. I didn't have a recipe to post for tonight because I've been out of town.  My daughter rushed over to Grammy's to get this recipe to share with you.  Enjoy!

HAMBURGER PIE

Crust:
2 cups Bisquick Mix (Or make you're own. Search the archived recipes for Homemade Biscuit Mix)
2/3 cup milk

Mix together in small mixing bowl and pat into two 10 inch pizza pans. 

Meat Mixture:
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Accent

In medium - large skillet, brown hamburger meat and onions.  Drain meat on paper towels.  Return mixture to skillet.  Add butter, salt, and Accent.

Topping:
1 - 24 ounce container sour cream
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
Grated cheddar cheese

Mix together in small bowl the sour cream, eggs, and salt.  Pour evenly over the two pies.  Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.

Bake in 350 degree oven until crusts are lightly browned. (I'm guessing 20 minutes or so.)


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Lemon Suckers

Posted by Grandma Donna and Townley:

One of our granddaugters is here with us this week. I had told Townley how my friends and I used to eat suckers with lemons when I was a little girl. She couldn't wait to try it out. She was a little leery at first, but once she tried it, she loved it. She wants to share her recipe for this great snack for other kids to enjoy.

One sucker (She prefers strawberry and grape)
One lemon cut in half

Dip your sucker into the lemon half. Then suck on it. Continue doing this until your sucker is gone!!!! It makes for a great sweet/sour taste.












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Pipe Cleaner Flower Rings

Posted by Lori:

I think it was last summer that my sister, Kimberly and her two daughters made this cute craft.  I don't have a picture of the rings to post, but if you'll go to this blog you will see how to make them.  The Pipe Cleaner Lady also did a segment on the Martha Stewart show and those rings were made for wedding decorations.  They turned out really cute!  Check it out  http://thepipecleanerlady.com/blog/
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