Chicken Chip Dip, Crescent Rolls

Scott and I went down separately to Texas

to help out when Marshall was born.

Carissa shared a couple recipes I wanted to remember,

so posting here.

Ethan was so happy to hold his little brother,
especially out of a blanket.

Chicken chip dip

2 chicken breasts (frozen or fresh, either is fine) 

Black beans (drain & rinse)

Pinto beans (drain)

Corn (drain)

Diced tomatoes

Packet of ranch seasoning

Packet of taco seasoning

Block of cream cheese

Literally just put all that in a crock pot for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. Or I have also done it in the instant pot high pressure for 10 minutes. When it’s done, pull the chicken out and shred it, then add it back in and stir all together. Serve with chips, cheese, sour cream.

Such a sweet picture of Marshall with Riley.

Crescent Rolls

1 T. yeast

1 c. warm water

1/6 c. sugar

1/6 c. melted butter

1-1/4 t. salt

1/3 c. powdered milk

2-3 c. flour

1 egg

Mix, knead, rise and roll out into crescent rolls.

Addison with Marshall.

by Carissa, wife of Barbara's grandson Erik

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Soup

image and recipe from here

I roasted our uncarved Halloween/Thanksgiving pumpkin

for making pumpkin puree to use in soup and smoothies.

Since my guys are not pumpkin fans,

I enjoyed making this  easy soup for myself and a two other couples.

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Soup

2 T. olive oil
Onion large 150g
2 cloves garlic
750g pumpkin or butternut squash (abt. 4 cups)
1L stock, chicken or vegetable
1/2 c. peanut butter 135g
1 t. Marmite, Vegemite or soy sauce

Watch the quick recipe video (click on link under image above) before you get started.
Check the notes at the bottom of the recipe for little bits of extra info and help
Skin, deseed and and cube the pumpkin
Heat oil in a large saucepan
Dice the onion, and sauté until soft and fragrant
Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 mins
Add the stock
Simmer for 20 mins until pumpkin is tender
Blitz with a stick blender
Remove 1 c. of the soup, and put in a smaller bowl/pot, 

add the peanut butter, marmite or soy sauce, blitz until well combined
Return to the peanut butter mix to the large pot and stir well
Season to taste
Serve

prep 10 mins
cook 20 min
total 30 mins
author stacey kemeys

yield 2l approx

Notes:
If you are subbing soy sauce for marmite you will need approx. 1 T.
If you need this recipe to be wheat free or gluten free then

instead of marmite or soy sauce, substitute Tamari
You can stir through a little, greek yoghurt, coconut milk or creme fraiche

Swedish Pound Cake

One of my college roommates gave me this recipe.

My actual recipe card came up missing,

but I think this is the exact replica!

SWEDISH POUND CAKE
1 c. sugar

4 eggs
1/4 c. oil 

1 c. flour
1-1/2 t. almond extract 

1/2 t. salt

Beat eggs and add sugar gradually. Add other ingredients. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes in small loaf pan. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top while hot. (You can double recipe and make in a bundt pan.)

https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/swedish-pound-cake-379118

Chicken Chili Soup

Once my friend Jill helped with lunch for a family after the death of a loved one.

As a busy mom of seven, she always did great things in a speedy way. 

I love this super easy soup when I need to provide a meal. It needs a better name : )

Jill’s Funeral Lunch Soup 

1 can Ranch beans

1 can Mexican Rotel tomatoes

1 can chicken

1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix

1 can corn

(double for 1 full crock pot)

Pulled Pork - Instant Pot

This was some of the best pulled pork I have ever had, and I made it in the Instant Pot!  It was perfect for serving family and friends on Tanner’s birthday.

"Fried" Ice Cream, Chimichangas

recipe from here

Kirsten & Scott came to visit a day after their 29th anniversary.

We helped to extend the celebration with chimes (one of Kirsten's favs),

and a simplified version of Mexican Fried Ice Cream.

"Fried" Ice Cream
1 pint ice cream (such as Breyers Delights Vanilla Cupcake Ice Cream)

1-1/2 T. butter
1-1/4 c. corn cereal, crushed
1/2 t. ground cinnamon

2 t. granulated sugar
Whipped cream, for garnish 

Sprinkles, for garnish
4 maraschino cherries, for garnish

recipe from here

Line a small sheet tray with parchment paper and place in freezer. Scoop ice cream into 4 balls and place on prepared sheet tray. Keep in freezer while making cereal mixture.

In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add corn cereal and cinnamon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cereal turns golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Place on a shallow bowl and let cool.

Remove ice cream balls from freezer and roll in cereal mixture. Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry, and serve immediately. Yields: 4 servings.

Our notes: 
We used plain vanilla ice cream to scoop 20 little balls so each person had 4. Then we had toppings to choose from: whipped cream, caramel, chocolate and maraschino cherries. No sprinkles! We decided to add more cinnamon the next time we try it, and possibly double roll the ice cream to get more toppings.


If you DO want to try frying ice cream here’s how to do it:

Scoop ice cream onto a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Place 3 large egg whites in a bowl and beat with a fork until frothy. Place corn flakes, cinnamon, and sugar in another bowl.

Roll ice cream in egg whites and then in corn flakes, pressing to coat. Place back on baking sheet and freeze for 4 hours or until completely solid.

Heat a large pot of canola oil to 375°. Working one at a time, fry ice cream for 20 seconds. Top and serve immediately!

Chimichangas
flour tortillas
chicken, pork or beef
onion
salsa
cheese
tomatoes
lettuce
sour cream

Put meat in crock pot and cook with onion and salsa for 12-24 hrs. Shred meat and set aside.

Roll meat into tortillas a flat burrito-style and secure with toothpick.

Fry chimis in about a half inch of oil at 350 degrees. They only need a minute or so on each side to brown, as the meat was pre-cooked. Serve with remaining with remaining ingredients.

Best Butternut Squash Soup

I know it’s 100° outside, but I couldn’t resist making soup. This was good enough for Brandon to want three servings!