Rhonda from CNB shows us how to microwave popcorn, the healthier and cheapier way than just buying it prepackaged for you....here is a link to her blogpost: Christmas Notebook
Next time I'm at the grocery store, I'm gonna buy some plain ole popcorn and paper bags:)
Showing posts with label snacks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snacks. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Teachers' gift tins
Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 50
Categories : Candy
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter -- softened
2 cups Holiday Rice Krispies
1 cup powdered sugar
14 ounces almond bark
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening
14 ounces white candy coating multicolored sprinkles
In large bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Add cereal and sugar, mixing until evenly combined. Drop mixture by rounded measuring teaspoons onto waxed paper-lined tray; roll into balls and set aside. [It's very sticky. If you refrigerate it first, it's not as messy.]
In top of double boiler, over hot water, melt chocolate coating and shortening. [I do it in the microwave.] Dip each peanut butter ball in chocolate and place on waxed paper-lined tray. [Let stand till hardened.] Dip balls in melted white candy coating and top with sprinkles. Refrigerate until firm. [I like to drizzle chocolate over the tops instead of using sprinkles.]
To serve, place balls in small candy paper liners.
Dill Snack Mix
Recipe By :Cherylann
Serving Size : 1 gallon
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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10 ounces Cheez-its
10 ounces Wheat Thins® crackers
10 ounces tiny twist pretzels
Dressing:
1 package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Party Dip Mix -- NOT the salad dressing mix
3 Tablespoons dill weed
3/4 cup canola oil
In a big bowl, combine the crackers and pretzels.
Mix together the dressing ingredients. Pour oil mixture over crackers and pretzels, mix well, about 5 minutes (the best method for mixing is to use your hands). Divide the mixture and microwave in 2 batches, uncovered. Cook each batch 1 minute, stir, cook 1 more minute, stir, then cook another 30 seconds.
Cover and store in a tin; keeps for weeks.
NOTES : Can use reduced fat/fat free versions, if preferred.
Sausage Balls
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 48 Makes about 8 dozen balls
Categories : Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound sausage
2 cups biscuit mix
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 425°.
Combine ingredients together; shape into 1" balls.
Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet; bake for 12-15 minutes.
NOTES : Double the recipe for a crowd.
Christmas Fudge
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 120
Categories : Candy
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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36 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 pound unsalted butter
12 ounces evaporated milk
4 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Place chocolate chips and butter in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
Blend together milk, sugar and cream of tartar in a 3-quart saucepan; bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour mixture into bowl of chocolate chips and butter have melted and are smooth.
Spray a 15X10 baking sheet with non-stick spray, line with wax paper, then coat wax paper with non-stick spray. Pour chocolate mixture into baking sheet; set aside until cooled.
Chill one hour or until firm. To remove fudge, lift wax paper off of baking sheet; turn out onto a flat surface. Cut in bars, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
Yield:
"5 pounds"
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 50
Categories : Candy
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter -- softened
2 cups Holiday Rice Krispies
1 cup powdered sugar
14 ounces almond bark
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening
14 ounces white candy coating multicolored sprinkles
In large bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Add cereal and sugar, mixing until evenly combined. Drop mixture by rounded measuring teaspoons onto waxed paper-lined tray; roll into balls and set aside. [It's very sticky. If you refrigerate it first, it's not as messy.]
In top of double boiler, over hot water, melt chocolate coating and shortening. [I do it in the microwave.] Dip each peanut butter ball in chocolate and place on waxed paper-lined tray. [Let stand till hardened.] Dip balls in melted white candy coating and top with sprinkles. Refrigerate until firm. [I like to drizzle chocolate over the tops instead of using sprinkles.]
To serve, place balls in small candy paper liners.
Dill Snack Mix
Recipe By :Cherylann
Serving Size : 1 gallon
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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10 ounces Cheez-its
10 ounces Wheat Thins® crackers
10 ounces tiny twist pretzels
Dressing:
1 package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Party Dip Mix -- NOT the salad dressing mix
3 Tablespoons dill weed
3/4 cup canola oil
In a big bowl, combine the crackers and pretzels.
Mix together the dressing ingredients. Pour oil mixture over crackers and pretzels, mix well, about 5 minutes (the best method for mixing is to use your hands). Divide the mixture and microwave in 2 batches, uncovered. Cook each batch 1 minute, stir, cook 1 more minute, stir, then cook another 30 seconds.
Cover and store in a tin; keeps for weeks.
NOTES : Can use reduced fat/fat free versions, if preferred.
Sausage Balls
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 48 Makes about 8 dozen balls
Categories : Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound sausage
2 cups biscuit mix
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 425°.
Combine ingredients together; shape into 1" balls.
Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet; bake for 12-15 minutes.
NOTES : Double the recipe for a crowd.
Christmas Fudge
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 120
Categories : Candy
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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36 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 pound unsalted butter
12 ounces evaporated milk
4 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Place chocolate chips and butter in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
Blend together milk, sugar and cream of tartar in a 3-quart saucepan; bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour mixture into bowl of chocolate chips and butter have melted and are smooth.
Spray a 15X10 baking sheet with non-stick spray, line with wax paper, then coat wax paper with non-stick spray. Pour chocolate mixture into baking sheet; set aside until cooled.
Chill one hour or until firm. To remove fudge, lift wax paper off of baking sheet; turn out onto a flat surface. Cut in bars, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
Yield:
"5 pounds"
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Cinnamon Pecans
Cinnamon Pecans
Recipe By :Cherylann
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups pecan halves
Combine milk, sugar, cinnamon, water and vanilla in saucepan. Dissolve sugar
over medium heat. Add pecans and continue to cook, stirring frequently. Cook
until pecans are completely sugared with no syrup left in pot. Spread on waxed
paper and let cool.
Recipe By :Cherylann
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups pecan halves
Combine milk, sugar, cinnamon, water and vanilla in saucepan. Dissolve sugar
over medium heat. Add pecans and continue to cook, stirring frequently. Cook
until pecans are completely sugared with no syrup left in pot. Spread on waxed
paper and let cool.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Snack Mixes & Sausage Balls
We only make a few different snack mixes & snacks, because they each make so much. hope you enjoy:) Note...if you are making the sausage balls, we usually double it (we eat almost as much as we give away...grin).~Cherylann
Chex Party Mix
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 24
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
9 cups combination of Corn, Rice and Wheat Chex Cereals
1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
3/4 cup bite-sized pretzels
1 cup bite-size cheese crackers or goldfish
Preheat oven to 250°.
In large ungreased roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated.
Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels until cooled.
NOTES : Store in airtight container.
Dill Snack Mix
Recipe By :Cherylann
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
10 ounces Cheez-its
10 ounces Wheat Thins® crackers
10 ounces tiny twist pretzels
Dressing:
1 package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Party Dip Mix -- NOT the salad dressing mix
3 Tablespoons dill weed
3/4 cup canola oil
In a big bowl, combine the crackers and pretzels.
Mix together the dressing ingredients. Pour oil mixture over crackers and pretzels, mix well, about 5 minutes (the best method for mixing is to use your hands). Divide the mixture and microwave in 2 batches, uncovered. Cook each batch 1 minute, stir, cook 1 more minute, stir, then cook another 30 seconds.
Cover and store in a tin; keeps for weeks.
Herbed Cheese and Cracker Bits
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 20
Categories : Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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21 ounces Ritz cheese bits
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 ounce ranch-style dressing mix
1 heaping Tablespoon dried dill
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
Place the crackers in a large sealable freezer container; set aside.
In a bowl, mix the oil, salad dressing mix, dill garlic powder and celery salt.
Pour the mixture over the crackers, cover the container and invert it to coat the crackers with seasoning.
Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, turning the container often to keep the crackers coated.
Let the mixture come to room temperature before serving. Store the covered container in the refrigerator.
Sausage Balls
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 30
Categories : Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound sausage
2 cups biscuit mix
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 425°.
Combine ingredients together; shape into 1" balls.
Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet; bake for 12-15 minutes.
Yield:
"5 dozen"
NOTES : Double the recipe for a crowd.
White Chocolate Party Mix
Recipe By :Cherylann
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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10 ounces mini pretzels
5 cups Cherrios cereal
5 cups Corn Chex®
2 cups salted peanuts
1 pound M & M's
24 ounces vanilla chips
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
In a large bowl, combine pretzels, Cheerios, Corn Chex, peanuts and M & M's. In a microwavable bowl, heat chips and oil on medium-high or high for 10 seconds and stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Spread onto three waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely and break apart. Store in an airtight container.
Yield:
"5 quarts"
Wintry White Clusters
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 32
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup white vanilla baking chips
9 cups combination of Corn, Rice and Wheat Chex Cereals
2 cups salted dry-roasted peanuts
2 cups small pretzel twists
2 cups miniature marshmallows
20 ounces vanilla-flavored candy coating
Place baking chips in freezer to chill. In large bowl, mix cereal, peanuts, pretzels and marshmallows. Set aside.
In large microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 90 seconds. Stir, breaking up large chunks. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until coating can be stirred smooth. Gently and quickly stir cereal mixture into coating with rubber spatula, stirring gently until evenly coated. Stir in chilled baking chips.
Spread on waxed paper until cooled. Break into chunks. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Chex Party Mix
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 24
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
6 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
9 cups combination of Corn, Rice and Wheat Chex Cereals
1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
3/4 cup bite-sized pretzels
1 cup bite-size cheese crackers or goldfish
Preheat oven to 250°.
In large ungreased roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated.
Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels until cooled.
NOTES : Store in airtight container.
Dill Snack Mix
Recipe By :Cherylann
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
10 ounces Cheez-its
10 ounces Wheat Thins® crackers
10 ounces tiny twist pretzels
Dressing:
1 package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Party Dip Mix -- NOT the salad dressing mix
3 Tablespoons dill weed
3/4 cup canola oil
In a big bowl, combine the crackers and pretzels.
Mix together the dressing ingredients. Pour oil mixture over crackers and pretzels, mix well, about 5 minutes (the best method for mixing is to use your hands). Divide the mixture and microwave in 2 batches, uncovered. Cook each batch 1 minute, stir, cook 1 more minute, stir, then cook another 30 seconds.
Cover and store in a tin; keeps for weeks.
Herbed Cheese and Cracker Bits
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 20
Categories : Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
21 ounces Ritz cheese bits
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 ounce ranch-style dressing mix
1 heaping Tablespoon dried dill
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
Place the crackers in a large sealable freezer container; set aside.
In a bowl, mix the oil, salad dressing mix, dill garlic powder and celery salt.
Pour the mixture over the crackers, cover the container and invert it to coat the crackers with seasoning.
Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, turning the container often to keep the crackers coated.
Let the mixture come to room temperature before serving. Store the covered container in the refrigerator.
Sausage Balls
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 30
Categories : Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 pound sausage
2 cups biscuit mix
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 425°.
Combine ingredients together; shape into 1" balls.
Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet; bake for 12-15 minutes.
Yield:
"5 dozen"
NOTES : Double the recipe for a crowd.
White Chocolate Party Mix
Recipe By :Cherylann
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
10 ounces mini pretzels
5 cups Cherrios cereal
5 cups Corn Chex®
2 cups salted peanuts
1 pound M & M's
24 ounces vanilla chips
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
In a large bowl, combine pretzels, Cheerios, Corn Chex, peanuts and M & M's. In a microwavable bowl, heat chips and oil on medium-high or high for 10 seconds and stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Spread onto three waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely and break apart. Store in an airtight container.
Yield:
"5 quarts"
Wintry White Clusters
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 32
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 cup white vanilla baking chips
9 cups combination of Corn, Rice and Wheat Chex Cereals
2 cups salted dry-roasted peanuts
2 cups small pretzel twists
2 cups miniature marshmallows
20 ounces vanilla-flavored candy coating
Place baking chips in freezer to chill. In large bowl, mix cereal, peanuts, pretzels and marshmallows. Set aside.
In large microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 90 seconds. Stir, breaking up large chunks. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until coating can be stirred smooth. Gently and quickly stir cereal mixture into coating with rubber spatula, stirring gently until evenly coated. Stir in chilled baking chips.
Spread on waxed paper until cooled. Break into chunks. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
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