Tori's Tasty Tuesdays - Meatballs

As you are reading this I am in Oskaloosa, Iowa, for the Iowa Holiness Camp! But, I didn't want all of you to get bored if there was not a post for a week and a half! =) So, last Saturday I wrote this and scheduled it to post today.



There should be plenty of pictures when I get back - pics of camp and hopefully of a wedding that we went to on Sunday (if I remember to take any).



Meanwhile, I thought I'd post a recipe for Tori's Tasty Tuesdays. This weeks' is a DELICIOUS recipe for meatballs - they are to die for.

Colorado Meatballs:

Ingredients for the meatballs:

• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/3 cup oatmeal
• 2/3 c. onion - chopped fine
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 1/3 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 lb. ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/3 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper

Ingredients for sauce:

• 2 cups catsup
• 1 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 T. liquid smoke
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Mix meatball ingredients together and shape into small balls. Place in a flat shallow pan in one layer.

Sauce: dissolve and pour over meat ball - bake uncovered 1 hour at 350 degrees.

There you have it! Enjoy!

garage sales and snickerdoodles

We've been busy this last week getting for a garage sale - then we had it Friday and Saturday. It turned out pretty good - except Saturday it rained, so there weren't many customers. But we had fun!

Nikki had a little "Snack Bar"

I also thought I'd post the recipe for the snickerdoodle cookies that Nikki made for the sale! These are super good!!

• 1 C. soft shortening
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 C. sugar
• 2 3/4 C. flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 T. sugar
• 2 T. cinnamon

Mix together shortening, sugar, and eggs. Sift flour and measure; add cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; sift again. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and mix well. Form into balls about the size of a walnut. Place about 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet after they have been rolled in cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake 10 minutes in 350 degrees oven.

Enjoy!

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Tori's Tasty Tuesdays - Marshmellow Fudge Bars

I had a comment a while back about these bars that we made for my dad's birthday, so I thought I would post the recipe - since an new installment of Tori's Tasty Tuesdays is long overdue! =) These bars are postively DELICIOUS and have been a favorite of my dad's for years! His mom used to make them for him, but the recipe has now been passed on to us. =)

Marshmellow Fudge Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup margarine
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 4 tbsp. cocoa
• 1 cup nuts (optional - we don't use them)
• 1 pkg. miniature marshmellows

Cream margarine and sugar, then add eggs, salt and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture. Add nuts. Spread in greased 10x15 cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and cover with package of marshmellows. Bake 3 more minutes. Cool and frost.

Ingredients for frosting:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 squares chocolate (or use 2-4 tbsp. cocoa and a tbsp. of syrup)
• 1/4 cup water

Boil for 3 minutes, then add 3 tbsp. of margarine and 1 tsp. of vanilla. When cool, add 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar.

Hope you enjoy these delicious treats! Scroll down to the post of my dad's birthday to see a picture! =)

Tori's Tasty Tuesdays - Wacky Cake

I greatly apologize for my lack of recipes lately - in fact, I apologize for my lack of general posting. We have been incredibly busy. So, even though this is not Tuesday, I have decided to get caught up on my recipes.

This cake is so quick and easy and very moist! You won't need any butter, milk, or eggs. You don't need any extra bowls or anything to mix things in - it's all done in the pan. You will love this delicious cake!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of sugar
• 6 tbsp. cocoa
• 3 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp. vinegar
• 1 cup oil
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups cold water

Mix dry ingredients in a 9x13 pan. (Do not grease or flour pan) Make 3 holes. Put vinegar in one hole, oil in another, and vanilla in the other hole. Pour cold water over all. Mix well. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees. You may either make your own frosting or use store-bought.

Now wasn't that EASY?? Enjoy!!

Tori's Tasty Tuesdays - Mom's Lasagne

I think that I can truly say that my mom makes the best lasagne I have ever tasted....and I have tasted some pretty good lasagne! This is a delicious, quick, and easy recipe that I think you will enjoy! Mom claims she's famous for it and it is a secret recipe. :-) But she didn't mind if I shared it with all of you!

1. Cook lasagne noodles


2. Brown 1 pound of hamburger - drain excess grease - add 1 jar of spaghetti sauce and 1/2 carton of cottage cheese.


3. Grease 9x13 pan


4. Make 3 layers - begin with noodles, sauce, and mozzerella cheese, repeat to make 3 layers, ending with mozzerella cheese on top.


5. Cover with foil


6. Cook at 350 degrees for an hour - uncover pan 15 minutes before finished baking. Let set for 5 minutes before serving.

Bon appetite!

Tori's Tasty Tuesdays - Law and Disorder Chocolate Chip Cookies

Time for a new recipe! This week's is for chocolate chip cookies that are a favorite around here! They're easy to make and SO delicious! The recipe is taken from the "Alice's Brady Bunch Cookbook".

Law and Disorder Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Ingredients:

1 cup butter

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

In a large bowl cream together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Blend the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden brown.

Variation: For those special holiday occasions and a little color substitute M&M's for chocolate chips.

Yield: Makes 5 dozen cookies.

Tori's Tasty Tuesdays - Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

These are absolutely DELICIOUS cookies! It is a favorite among us - Deanna made them once for a Bible Study we had at our house, and it was a hit! We know you will enjoy these wonderfully yummy cookies! :-)

(Note: Picture taken from The Taste of Home Cookbook)

Cookie ingredients:

1 cup butter-flavored shortening (not necessary - we used regular shortening and it tasted fine)

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling Ingredients:

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

3 cups confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

5 to 6 tablespoons milk

Directions:

1.) In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.

2.) Shape into 1-in. balls and place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 3/8-in. thickness with fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.

3.) For filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread on half of the cookies and top each with another cookie.

Yield: 2 dozen sandwich cookies

Enjoy!

Tori's Tasty Tuesdays - Portia's Cherry Delight

This is an absolutely delicious dessert - a favorite among our family! A dear lady we know made it one time, and we just had to get the recipe! She said she didn't have a name for it, so we called it "Portia's Cherry Delight", after her. :) Sorry I don't have a picture for it this time. Also, don't let the name scare you if you don't like cherries - I don't either, but I love the cherry sauce - I just pick out the cherries!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (1 bundle crushed)

1 stick of melted butter

One 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 can cherry pie filling

One 12 ounce cool whip

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter together; press into 8x11" dish. Mix cream cheese, eggs, and sugar until smooth and pour over crumb layer. Bake around 20 minutes. Cool. Spread cherry pie filling over cream cheese layer. Top with whipped cream. Serves 6-8.

It is so easy to make....have fun! :)

Tori's Tasty Tuesdays - Tortilla Beef Bake

This is something that we've had many times (including tonight!) - it's easy and delicious!





Ingredients:
1-1/2 pounds ground beef

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

2-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided

1 jar (16 ounces) salsa

1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in soup. Sprinkle 1-1/2 cups of the tortilla chips in a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with beef mixture, salsa and cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with the remaining chips. Bake 3 minutes longer or until chips are lightly toasted.

See how easy that is? :-)

Tori's Tasty Tuesdays - Cinnamon Rolls

After my last post about baking, I thought it would be fun to let you in on some of the recipes our family enjoys using. So, I am introducing something new: I came up with the name Tori's Tasty Tuesdays (clever, right?) and will be posting a new recipe every Tuesday.

The recipes will range from main courses to side dishes to desserts - if you enjoy cooking, this is something you will not want to miss! Due to schedule conflicts, though, I may not be able to get a new one posted every Tuesday. :) Now, to be perfectly honest, I have to confess that I am not the cook in the family - Deanna is. She loves to cook, so most of these recipes come from her recipe box and she's the one who usually makes them! :)

This week's dish are delicious cinnamon rolls that Deanna made last week:

Ingredients:

1 package of yeast

1 cup warm water

1 tbsp. sugar

1/2 c. melted shortening

3/4 tsp. salt

3 eggs

1/2 c. sugar

4 cups flour

melted butter

cinnamon/sugar

Directions:

1 pkg yeast dissolved in 1 cup warm water. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and let stand 10 minutes. Add: 1/2 c. melted shortening and 3/4 tsp. salt. Beat 3 eggs lightly and add 1/2 c. sugar and beat again. Add to above mixture. Beat in 4 cups flour. Let stand until doubled.

Brush with melted butter, cinnamon and sugar.

Roll dough up and cut in 1 inch pieces. Let rise until light. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Spread powder sugar glaze when warm (powder sugar and milk)

The finished product!