Carob Chip Dog Treats

Since I make most of Franks treats in house. He has started to think when ever I am making cookies they are for him. So today I had to make him some thing or I think he would have eaten me. He layed in the kitchen the whole time I baked waiting for something. He was very happy when he finally got something.

This is a new recipe and he really likes them. I will make them smaller next time and I also smushed them down b/c they stayed in this huge ball. I had to use my hands to make the balls b/c I had to get it all stuck together.

He really likes it!! And my baking day is now DONE!!

Carob Chip Dog Treats

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup unbleached white flour
• 3/4 cup oatmeal (old fashioned or quick—either will work)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup unsweetened carob chips
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)

1. Combine dry ingredients (except carob chips) and set them aside.
2. Combine shortening, egg, and vanilla and mix with a mixer.
3. Gradually add dry ingredients to the liquids.
4. Stir in the carob chips and peanuts
5. Drop by teaspoon or tablespoon onto a greased baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. If you want the dog cookies to be more dry and crisp, you can leave them in the oven overnight (after you turn it off). This step is optional.

Toffee Cookies

Okay so I use to make these all the time. But then they stopped producing Skor Toffee bits. And I don’t care for the Heath English toffee bits but I use them anyway. So where it says Skor bits in the recipe I use English toffee bits.

 

All Done! On two recipe #3. I had a baking day today if you can’t tell.

Toffee Cookies

• 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• ½ Teaspoon Salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) Butter or margarine, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 ¾ cup (10oz bag) SKOR English Toffee Bits

Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease cookie sheets. Stir together flour baking soda and salt; set aside.

Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Add eggs; beat well.

Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in toffee bits.

Drop by rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake 9 to 11 mins or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Vanilla-Glazed Apple Cookies

I LOVE this cookies. I do think they have a bit too much cloves in them. I meant to cut it down some when I made them this time but I forgot. They are quick and easy to make and taste like a little apple pie I think.

 

Now to make the glaze. I make it and then put it in a sandwich bag. Cut the tip off and then drizzle it over the cookies.

And they are DONE!

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Vanilla-Glazed-Apple-Cookies

Dinner 4/8

Travis told me he wanted Burritos for dinner. I have never made them before so I had to go on a hunt for a recipe. And I found a GREAT one. We have had them as left over’s I want to say at least 3 times now and it reheats really good.

So you brown your hamburger with the onion. I also used some of a taco seasoning mix just to add some flavor to the meat as it cooked. It called for a 1 lb but I had 1.3 lbs so I just used it and added a little more of things to it.

Then you add refried beans, Tomato Puree (I added about 1/2 cup more then it called for b/c I used more hamburger.) And all the spices. I didn’t have coriander. Also if you don’t like beans I am sure you can make it with rice.

Once that is heated up then put it on the tortilla shell add your toppings and roll it up.

Then you are ready to eat. I made RiceaRoni Spanish Rice. It was really good and heated up well as well.

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Beef-and-Bean-Burritos-131176

Deviled Eggs

I like to make Deviled Eggs. And I made them for out big White St. Easter get together. So I thought I would post this one for you. I don’t really have a recipe I just do it to taste.

Boil your eggs and then peel them.

Then you slice them in half and put the yolk in a bowl.

Then you add salt and pepper to the yolks and Hellmann's Real mayo that is what I use. I first mash them with my potato masher and then whip them with my hand mixer.

I use my decorating bag with a nice tip and put the mixture in that and then put it in to the center of the eggs. You can also do it with a spoon. Then top with a sprinkle of paprika. You are Done!

Chocolate cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting.

Travis has been asking me to make Chocolate cake with Peanut Butter Frosting. I decided to make mini cupcakes b/c we don’t eat a lot of cake in our house. So here are a few pictures and the recipes I used.

I can tell you that I LOVED the Chocolate Cake recipe I used but I don’t care for the Peanut Butter frosting recipe. It was to greasy for my taste. Also the cake recipe was for 2 round cakes, so when I made the mini cupcakes I baked them for 15mins and the came out GREAT!!

Chocolate cake: http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Sue-Bs-Chocolate-Cake-31804

Peanut Butter Frosting: http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Peanut-Butter-Frosting-33520

Dinner 3/30

I don’t have pictures of this dinner but it is one I like to make. It is quick and easy and tastes great. It is called Zesty Minestrone Soup and you make it in your crock pot. I like to make this on rainy icky days and on days I don’t want to stand in the kitchen and cook. I follow the recipe except I suggest cutting the amount of noodles you use. It always seems like SO MUCH when I do it. And I like to add more tomato. But that is me. Here is the recipe.

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/zesty-minestrone-104591.aspx

Dog Treats

Frank has been getting sick from some treats I get at the store lately so I decided to make a BIG batch of cookies that he likes.

I scoop the mixture with my little cookie scoop and then put it in the cornmeal/cinnamon mixture. Mix it up and place them on the cookie sheet.

Once I get them all on the cookie sheet I mush them. Either with a fork or this time I used a cup.

Bake for 10mins and then they are done. I want to say this made about 80 cookies and I break them in half and some times thirds for him.

Snickerpoodles
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup honey
2 eggs
3-3/4 cups white flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Mix vegetable oil, shortening, honey with eggs. Beat well. Add flour, soda and cream of tartar. Knead dough until mixed well.

Shape dough by rounded teaspoons into balls. Mix the cornmeal and cinnamon together in a bowl and roll balls in mixture.

Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Press the balls down with a fork.

Bake for 8-10 minutes at 400F. Cool on a rack. Store in airtight container.

http://www.divinerecipes.com/recipe.cfm/recipeid/7111/dog-treat-recipes/Snickerpoodles

Dinner 3/27

Tonight I made something I have never made before. I have had something like it before but this was from my dieter's cookbook. It was okay. Reminded me of the Mexican Doughboys and Travis said he would rather have those then this.

You make homemade corn bread and while you do that you also brown hamburger or ground turkey and then add frozen corn and salsa. You put half of the corn bread mixture on the bottom of the 9x9 dish and then put the meat mixture over that then the rest of the corn bread on top. Bake for I think 25mins then top it with shredded cheese and put back in the oven till melted.

I (like always) topped it with sour cream!!

Dinner 3/25

Sorry I have fallen behind in my dinner posts. Plus I haven't been cooking a lot of new stuff lately. No worries I have some new recipes I am looking at trying. SO this evening I made shish kabob. I make them with Filet Mignon. That is pretty much the ONLY steak we eat in this house.

I cut up the steak and marinade it in a teriyaki marinade for 20 to 30 mins. You can do longer if you want. Then I cut up Red Onion, Red Pepper and I also use chunked pineapple and cherry tomatoes.

I cover the grill in tin foil and then grill for about 20mins or so, turning every 5 to 10 mins.

I served this dinner with brown rice and garlic rolls. And I like sour cream with EVERYTIHNG!!

Artichoke Dip

I have been asked to post this recipe so here you go:

Artichoke dip
1 can Artichoke (diced up)
1 can chilies
1 cup real mayo
1 cup Parmesan cheese

Turn oven on to 350. Dice up the Artichoke and mix all items together. Put in a 9x9 casserole dish. Cover and bake for 25 mins.

Remove cover and sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese. Then bake for an additional 5mins our until cheese looks melted.

 
I got this recipe from a great friend back in Duluth and I LOVE IT!!!! I serve it with either bread, chips or just eat it by itself.

Finger Prints

I went and had my finger prints taken for a new job. I find it strange that as soon as I walked into the police station my hands started to sweat. I haven't done anything wrong and I am nervous. This just makes so sense to me. But I now have 3 copy's of my finger prints so should I get lost or only my fingers make it through something bad you will know it is me. :-)

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

I made these for Travis today. They are his favorite. I don't like chocolate chips so I make some with and some with out. I didn't take that many pictures of the process, kind of forgot, to tell you the truth.



They really are good and easy to make and bake. Here is the link for the recipe. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chocolate-Chip-Pumpkin-Cookies/Detail.aspx

Dinner 3/23

Tonight I deiced to make something I haven't made in a long time, Turkey Tacos. I really like them but Travis prefers just regular tacos. They do take a bit longer to make then regular taco's but I think they are good.

Well you start by browning the Turkey and I use some of the taco seasoning at this time as well. And you are also suppose to cook it with onion but I didn't have any today.


Then you add kidney beans, tomatoes and chilies then cover and let it heat for 30-40mins.

Then you are done! I add sour cream, cheese and lettuce for mine and I like soft shell Travis does hard. Either will work.


Turkey Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1lb Ground Turkey
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 can dark red kidney beans
• ½ can diced chilies
• 1 ½ cup diced tomatoes
• 2-3 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and ground turkey and cook until brown. (If you're using leftover white meat, cook onions until translucent then add the chopped up turkey meat to heat up.)
2. Add tomatoes, chilis, taco seasoning and undrained kidney beans.
3. Cover pan and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.