Cherry Crockpot Oatmeal

1 t vanilla extract
1 t almond extract
8 c water
3 1/2 c steel cut oats
2 bags frozen cherries, or other fruit

optional** 1 can sugar free cherry pie filling

Add all in the crockpot and cook on low for 1-2 hours until thickened. It makes alot and I put into individual servings containers and freeze.

OAMC (ONCE A MONTH COOKING)

So it might appear that I have neglected this blog, but really it is because I have been catching up on my OAMC. I have made taco meat, meatballs, processed our deer into cheddar dogs, breakfast sausage, and snack stix. So I have been in the kitchen!

Texas Trail Beef Macaroni

2 t Worcestershire sauce
2 t chili powder
2 cloves garlic
1 c onion, chopped
14 1/2 oz canned tomatoes
1# ground beef
3 c beef broth
1/2 t Italian Seasoning
1 can Hunt's original spaghettti sauce
1 box whole wheat pasta


Brown meat and onions. Add garlic. Add remaining ingredients and let simmer. Boil noodles until cooked through. Add noodles to meat sauce. Serves 8.

Tartar Sauce

1/2 c mayo
3 T dill pickles, minced
1 T parsley, minced
2 t milk
1/2 t onion, grated
1/2 t dijon mustard

In small bowl mix all ingredients together until well blended. Store in fridge.

Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 1/2 c powdered nonfat milk
1/2 c water
2/3 c sugar
1 t vanilla

In a 4 cup bowl, mix milk and water. Stir in remaining ingredients and microwave on high 30-90 seconds. Do not boil!! Makes 1.33 cups; use as a substitute for 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk.

Fried Rice

4-6 c cooked rice
1/2 c sauce (I use teriyaki, or Mr yoshidas, or bottled sweet and sour)
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 c onion, chopped
1 bag of frozen veggies (I use the steamers with peas,carrots,green bean mix)
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/2 # cooked shrimp, leftover roast,pork, or chicken
1 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cook rice and microwave the frozen veggies for 3 minutes. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Suate celery and onions until crisp tender. Add and heat garlic. Add veggies and heat. Add meat and heat. Add sauce and heat. Add rice to the mix. Serve hot with a side of eggrolls.

Septic Tank Treatment

1 qt hot water
1# brown sugar
2 t dry yeast

Disssolve sugar in water. Leave set until luke warm. Stir in yeast and immediately flush down toilet. Do this before bed when there will not be frequent flushing.

Pumpkin Pancakes

2 c flour
2 T sugar
4 t baking powder
1 t salt
1 t cinnamon
1/4 t ginger
1/4 t clove
1 1/2 c milk
1 c pumpkin puree *if fresh reduce liquids by 1/2 cup
4 egg
1/4 c butter

Combine all dry ingredients. Combine milk, eggs, butter, pumpkin. Mix well and add to dry mixture. Cook and enjoy!

* sometimes I just use pumpkin pie spice instead of all of the seperate spices.

Pumpkin Bread

2/3 c applesauce, unsweetened
1 c sugar
1 c brown sugar
4 eggs
1 can pumpkin, or 15 oz fresh pureed pumpkin *don't add water if fresh is used*
1/2 c water
3 1/3 c flour
2 t baking soda
1 1/2 t salt
1/2 t baking powder
2 t cinnamon ** or use pumpkin pie spice mix for cinnamon and nutmeg
1/2 t nutmeg

Mix all liquids together. Mix all dry ingredients together. Add dry ingredients to liquids. Mix thoroughly. Bake at 350 for about 60-70 minutes. makes 2 loaves

Potato Ham Skillet

4 1/2 t butter
3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/2 c onion, chopped
2 c cooked ham, diced
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese

Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Layer 1/2 potatoes on bottom. Sprinkle with 1/2 salt, pepper, onions, and ham. Repeat layers. Cook 15 minutes until potatoes are tender. pour eggs over the top and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and eggs are set. cut into wedges and serve. Serves 6 wedges .

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If you are reading this you are in my online kitchen recipe box. I will post only my recipes and ones ones that my family enjoy. If we don't like it, and it isn't a recipe from grandma, it won't be on here!! So check back often as I will be posting new recipes frequently.