"Taste and see that the Lord is good." Psalm 34:8

Monday, June 29, 2020

Blueberry Muffins

1 1/2 cup self rising flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup oil
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup blueberries

Mix all ingredients except blueberries until well blended.  Fold in blueberries. Spoon into muffin tins and sprinkle sugar on top. Bake at 400 till golden brown.


Sunday, June 7, 2020

Candied Jalepenos (Cowboy Candy)

3 pounds jalepenos
2 cups cider vinegar
6 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon tumeric
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
3 teaspoons  granulated garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I didn't add any because I didn't  want mine as hot.  You adjust according  to your tolerance for heat)
Cut the stems off the peppers  and discard.  Slice the peppers  in 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices and set aside.  In a large pot add the rest of the ingredients.   Bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.  Add the peppers and bring back to a boil.  Lower the heat  again and simmer for 4 minutes.  With a slotted spoon add the peppers to a jar.  When the jar is full ladel the liquid from the pot into the jar until the peppers are covered.   Put the top on and store in the refrigerator  for 2 to 3 weeks.

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Old Fashion Cobbler the easy way

Take about a half gallon on fresh fruit diced and peel. (Strawberries, peaches, apples, etc.)
Add 1/2 sugar and half stick of butter.  Put in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes
Get a pack of refrigerated pie crust, the ones that are rolled up in a box.  Take one of the crust and place it over the fruit mixture.  Poke holes in it with a fork.  Sprinkle about half of a 1/4 cup sugar over the crust.  Then drizzle hslf of a 1/4 cup melted butter over crust.   Place back in the  oven until it's golden brown.  Remove from oven.  Push the pie crust down into the fruit and let the fruit rise.  Lay the second crust on top and repeat what you did to the first crust.  Place back into the oven until it's golden brown.  You will think your Grandmother made it!
Top with vanilla ice cream.

Family Gathering Mac and Cheese

16oz. Box of large elbow noodles
1/2 stick butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Tiny pinch cayenne (optional)
2 cups milk
2 cups cheese
Melt butter.  Add flour and cook for a couple of minutes while you stir to cook the flour.  Stir in milk.  Cook on low heat until it starts to thicken.  Add cheese and seasoning. Stir until cheese melts.  Meanwhile cook noodles according to package directions.  Drain. Then add to cheese mixture.  Pour into a crock pot that has been sprayed with PAM.  Keep warm on low.