tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15146406081940315492024-02-08T05:03:28.550-08:00Cooking in Cogan StationCaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-69880451723587789252012-05-05T11:00:00.000-07:002012-05-05T11:00:07.577-07:00Coconut Cake<br />
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white cake mix<br />
15 oz can cream of coconut<br />
13.5 oz can coconut milk<br />
14 oz coconut<br />
8 oz cool whip<br />
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Bake white cake mix in 9X13 pan per directions on back, except substitute coconut milk for water and stir in at the end 1/2 bag of coconut. You will find coconut milk and cream of coconut in Mexican food section or mixed drink section of the grocery store.Make sure you dump these into a bowl and stir well as they separate when sitting on the shelf.<br />
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After removing from oven, use a fork to put holes in warm cake, then pour over cream of coconut. Let cool well, even refrigerating, before spreading over cool whip and coconut mixed together. Enjoy!Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-17399556938813993872011-12-24T10:52:00.000-08:002011-12-24T10:57:21.727-08:00Gourmet Cheese Potatoes12 medium potatoes<br />4 cups shredded cheddar<br />1 stick butter<br />3 cups sour cream<br />1/2-2/3 cup chopped onion<br />2 tsp salt<br />1/2 tsp pepper<br />4 tsp butter, paprika<br /><br />Cook potatoes in skins until just fork tender;<br />do not overcook. Peel and shred in food processor.<br />Melt cheese and stick butter; remove from heat and add sour cream, onion, seasonings.<br />Fold potatoes into pan and spread all into greased casserole. Dot with butter and paprika.<br />Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-86525225503628890452011-12-24T10:46:00.000-08:002011-12-24T10:51:46.778-08:00Pumpkin WafflesMix:<br /><br />2 1/2 cups flour<br />1/3 cup brown sugar<br />2 1/4 tsp baking powder<br />1 tsp baking soda<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />2 tsp cinnamon<br />1 tsp ginger<br />1/4 tsp cloves<br /><br />Beat 4 egg whites until fluffy. Set aside.<br /><br />Mix:<br /><br />4 egg yolks<br />2 cups buttermilk<br />1 cup pumpkin (maybe a bit more)<br />3/4 stick (6 Tbsp butter, melted)<br /><br />Pour wet ingredients into dry, stir, then add egg whites.<br />Bake on hot waffle iron.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-26035000066465091412011-11-07T14:30:00.000-08:002011-11-07T14:37:17.595-08:00Peanut-Raisin Granola Bars2 1/2 cups rolled or quick oats<br />1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts<br />1 cup raisins<br />1 cup sunflower seeds<br />1 1/2 tsp cinnamon<br />1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk<br />1 stick butter, melted<br /><br />Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 10 X 15 inch jelly roll pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Mix oats, peanuts, raisins, seeds, cinnamon, milk and butter in a bowl. Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake about 45 minutes, until golden. Cool slightly, then lift off pan using the foil and invert onto a cutting board (or back onto the pan). Peel off the foil and break into bars. Store in a covered container.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-40498354764880070442011-10-08T10:35:00.000-07:002011-10-08T10:45:42.017-07:00Midwestern ChowderCook 4-5 chicken breasts with onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves two hours. Drain, keeping broth. Pull chicken off bones, around 4 cups. To broth, which should be around 4 cups, add:<br /><br />8 cups diced potatoes<br />1 tsp. pepper<br />1 Tbsp. salt<br /><br />Cook until tender. Make a white sauce in double boiler: 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup flour, 2 cups milk. I usually double for a thicker broth.<br /><br />Stir white sauce into potatoes, to which chicken has been added. Add:<br /><br />1-2 cup grated carrots<br />3 cans creamed corn<br />2-3 cups grated sharp cheese<br /><br />Sprinkle with parsley, serve and enjoy!Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-76801570574898515762011-07-10T19:42:00.000-07:002011-07-10T19:48:35.971-07:00Baked Beans<br /><br />1 very large can Great Northern Beans<br />1 cup brown sugar<br />1/2 cup maple syrup<br />2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes<br />Mix above and place in 2 9 X 13 pans, or one large equivalent pan<br />Cut into 1/2 inch slices 1/2-1 lb. bacon(I use 1 lb)<br />Place on top and sprinkle with pepper.<br />Bake 2 hours at 350 degrees without stirring.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-26389374028158700482011-03-30T12:37:00.000-07:002011-03-30T12:39:42.943-07:00Blue Cheese DressingMix:<br />1 cup crumbled blue cheese<br />2 cups mayonnaise<br />1/4 cup vinegar<br />2 Tbsp sugar<br />1/2 cup sour cream<br />2-3 cloves garlic, minced<br />Beat until fluffy. Chill.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-2126426402960921422011-03-24T18:30:00.000-07:002011-03-24T18:41:30.883-07:00Butterbaked Carrots<br /><br />6-7 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces<br />3/4 cup water<br />1/4 cup butter<br />3 Tbsp. chopped onion<br />1/4 cup celery<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />1/8 tsp. pepper<br />1 1/2 cup liquid (carrot juice and milk to equal 1 1/2 cups)<br />3 Tbsp. flour<br /><br />Topping-1/2 cup dry bread crumbs mixed with 3 Tbsp. melted butter<br /><br />Cook carrots in water until just tender-do not overcook. Drain and save liquid. Remove carrots to a casserole dish. Melt butter in saucepan, saute onion and celery until tender. Add flour, salt and pepper, mixing well. Add carrot liquid and milk gradually, stirring constantly until smooth and thick. Pour sauce over carrots; sprinkle buttered bread crumbs on top. Bake 30-45 minutes until crumbs are brown. Serves 6. I always double recipe.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-52403612378855272602011-03-08T15:00:00.000-08:002011-03-08T15:25:20.360-08:00Mike's Very Own Granola10 C old-fashioned oats<br />2 C quick oats<br />1 C whole wheat flour<br />1 C wheat germ<br />1/2 C sesame seeds<br />Mix well. Add-<br />1/2 C walnuts and/or sunflower seeds<br />1 C (scant) brown sugar<br />Mix well. Add-<br />1/2 C nuts and/or seeds<br />1 C (scant) brown sugar<br />Mix well. Add-<br />1/2 C nuts/seeds<br />1 C (scant) brown sugar<br />Mix well. In a glass bowl, microwave 1 1/2 cup water until warm.<br />Add 1 1/2 cup veg oil , 2 Tbsp vanilla, 3 Tbsp cinnamon, 1 Tbsp salt,<br />2 Tbsp ginger (opt).Add to dry ingredients, mix with fork, then<br />knead with hands. Place into four cake pans very evenly.<br />Bake @ 250 degrees for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-19598889881207735012010-07-15T12:09:00.000-07:002010-07-15T12:19:09.947-07:00Funnel Cakes<br /><br />3 eggs<br />2 cups milk<br />3 cups flour<br />2 1/2 tsp baking powder<br />1 cup corn meal<br />1/4 cup sugar<br />1/2 tsp salt<br /><br />Beat eggs, milk and sugar. Stir together flour, salt and baking powder. Add cornmeal and mix well. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, beating batter until smooth.It should be thin enough to run through a funnel(add milk if necessary). Fill funnel, let batter run through into hot oil (I use canola). I use an electric frypan set at 375 degrees. Hold finger over bottom of funnel to control amount of batter released; pour into desired shapes. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with 10X sugar. Eat warm. Makes about 30.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-78350473162829557632010-07-15T12:07:00.000-07:002010-07-15T12:08:10.871-07:00Peanut Butter Freeze1 cup PB<br />8 ounces cream cheese<br />1 ½ cups 10x sugar<br />1 cup milk<br />Cream and then fold in 8 ounces of cool whip.<br /><br />Crust:<br />1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs<br />3 Tablespoons sugar<br />½ stick oleo/butter, melted<br /><br />Press crust into the bottom of 9x13 pan. Pour mixture over it. Top with crushed peanuts or graham cracker crumbs. Freeze until ready to serve.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-36833294801619028712010-07-15T12:06:00.001-07:002010-07-15T12:06:43.339-07:00Lemon Delight1 cup flour<br />1 stick oleo<br />Knead like pie dough and then add ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts). Press into 9x13 pan and bake for 15 minutes at 350°.<br /><br />1 cup 10x sugar<br />8 ounces cream cheese<br />Cream until fluffy. Add 8 ounces Cool Whip. Spread over crust. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.<br /><br />Add 3 cups milk to 2 small packages of instant lemon pudding. Mix until thick and spread over mixture.<br /><br />Sprinkle with chopped nuts!Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-67338512982900023212010-07-15T12:04:00.000-07:002010-07-15T12:05:21.041-07:00Strawberry Punchbowl Dessert1 yellow cake mix<br />1 6 ounce (large) vanilla pudding, <span style="font-weight: bold;">not</span> instant<br />large can crushed pineapple, drained (20 ounce)<br />2 - 10 ounce frozen strawberries<br />4-6 bananas<br />19 ounce whipped topping<br /><br />Bake cake in 2 - 8" round pans. Cool. Make pudding. Cool. Cut one layer of cake into chunks, put in bowl. Layer half the pudding, half the pineapple, half the berries, 2-3 bananas, and half the Cool Whip. Repeat. Refrigerate overnight.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-50592934297116504682010-07-07T08:59:00.001-07:002010-07-07T08:59:34.720-07:00Mamo C's Rice Pudding1 cup rice - cooked (3 cups cooked rice)<br />1 cup sugar<br />3 eggs<br />2 Tablespoons vanilla<br />1 quart milk<br />1 can evaporated milk<br /><br />In mixer, mix sugar, eggs, vanilla, and canned milk. Add rice, mix again. Add 1 quart milk.<br /><br />Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350° for 1 hour or less.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-88037922220494970632010-07-06T17:14:00.001-07:002010-07-06T17:14:39.927-07:00Flank Steak Marinade1 ½ cups salad oil<br />¾ cup soy sauce<br />¼ cup Wochestershire sauce<br />2 tablespoons dry mustard<br />2 ¼ teaspoons salt<br />1 tablespoon pepper (fresh)<br />½ cups wine vinegar<br />1 ½ teaspoons diced parsley<br />1 tablespoon garlic powder or crushed clove garlic<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">1/3</span> cup lemon juice<br /><br />Marinade for 24 or 48 hours.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-41325887779772815232010-07-03T19:25:00.001-07:002010-07-03T19:25:48.929-07:00Sandi D's Chocolate Eclair Dessert1 cup flour<div>1 stick oleo</div><div>¼ teaspoon salt</div><div>1 cup water</div><div>4 eggs</div><div>Bring water and butter to boil. Add flour and salt, beating until it forms a ball. Cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Spread into ungreased jelly roll pan (15" by 10"). Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Pierce bubbles with fork. Cool.</div><div><br /></div><div>2 packages of instant French vanilla pudding</div><div>2 ½ cups cold milk</div><div>8 ounces cream cheese, soft</div><div>12 ounces cool whip</div><div>3 ounces chocolate chips</div><div>2 tablespoons oleo</div><div>1 cup 10x sugar</div><div>3 tablespoons milk</div><div>Mix pudding with milk and add cream cheese. Either add cool whip or spread it over the top. Melt chocolate chips and oleo over low heat, add 10x and milk until thin glaze forms. Drizzle over. Refrigerate.</div><div><br /></div>Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-3903044943909419062010-07-02T08:51:00.001-07:002010-07-02T08:51:27.004-07:00Smoothies6-8 ice cubes<div>1 banana (better if frozen)</div><div>1 cup fresh fruit -- we use frozen blueberries and peaches most often, but other fresh and frozen fruits work as well</div><div>½ cup vanilla yogurt</div><div>½ cup milk</div><div>2 tablespoons sugar</div><div>½ teaspoon vanilla</div><div><br />Mix in a blender until it's smooth and the ice cubes are crushed. </div>Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-68060673504922260742010-07-01T05:45:00.001-07:002010-07-01T05:45:34.461-07:00Chocolate Cake in Milk (Eggless Cake)3 cups flour<div>1 ½ cups sugar</div><div>2 teaspoons baking soda</div><div>2/3 cup cocoa</div><div>1 teaspoon salt</div><div>2 cups water</div><div>2/3 cup oil</div><div>2 teaspoons vinegar</div><div>2 teaspoons vanilla</div><div>Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the recipe for the actual cake. After preparing this, you can either serve it drenched in milk (like the Kralls) or, if you do not prefer that way, here is a recipe for icing:</div><div><br /></div><div>4 tablespoons flour</div><div>1 cup milk</div><div>Bring to boil, stir until thick, watch! <b>COOL.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>1 cup sugar</div><div>½ cup crisco</div><div>½ cup oleo</div><div>1 teaspoon vanilla</div><div>Mix, add to above, beating well.</div>Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-16223452361118407662010-06-28T10:07:00.002-07:002010-06-30T06:23:49.376-07:00Chicken and WafflesWaffle batter:<br />3 ½ cups flour<br />2 Tablespoons baking powder<br />1 teaspoon salt<br />Sift dry ingredients.<br /><br />4 eggs<br />3 ½ cups milk<br />1 cup oil<br />Combine wet ingredients, then stir into the dry ingredients.<br /><br />Chicken Gravy:<br />2 quarts broth, boil. Combine 1 cup flour and 2 cups water. Add, cook until bubbly. Add 3 teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-87699733108335838882010-06-28T08:38:00.001-07:002010-06-28T08:38:57.967-07:00Chocolate Mint Dessert<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Cake Layer:</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup flour</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup sugar</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">½</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> cup soft margarine</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">4 eggs</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">½ cups chocolate syrup</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Beat, place in a 9x13 pan. Bake for 30 minutes at 350</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">°. Cool.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Icing Layer:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 cups 10x powdered sugar</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">½ cup margarine</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 tablespoon water</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">¾ teaspoon peppermint extract</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;font-size:medium;" ><i>optional: 4-5 drops of green food coloring</i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;font-size:medium;" >Mix, spread over cake. Refrigerate.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;font-size:medium;" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;font-size:medium;" >Chocolate Topping:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;font-size:medium;" >6 tablespoons oleo</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;font-size:medium;" >1 cup chocolate chips</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;font-size:medium;" >Heat, spread over cake. Refrigerate.</span></span></div>Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514640608194031549.post-34900818372097666782010-06-28T08:28:00.000-07:002010-06-28T08:34:36.902-07:00Welcome!I wish you were sitting at my kitchen table and I was feeding you! But you're not, so these recipes will have to do. <br /><br />I am a fifty-one-year-old wife and mother of four and I have been cooking for them for twenty-nine years. The youngest is just off to college (actually, she set this up and got it started), so I need to share my cooking with someone.<br /><br />My husband and I have always felt dinnertime is an important time to gather at the day's end to converse and share the events of the day. Our hope for you is that you would make regular time with family and friends to gather around your table to gain sustenance from both the food and the fellowship.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075529880967515569noreply@blogger.com1