2009 ~ Colie's Kitchen

Dec 29, 2009

Spanish Rice with a Texas Swing

My family and I really love this Spanish rice recipe. It is actually adapted from a recipe book that my Mom has and has had forever. It’s old red and white gingham looking Better Homes and Garden recipe book. This recipe is fantastic and super easy to put together and delicious. It’s not exactly the same as Better Homes and Garden recipe but it’s even better! Ingredients: · 8 Slices...

This is a yummy recipe that once again has been made famous by Kittencal. These are very juicy burgers, and the flavor is amazing!! A tip from Kittencal ... to keep your burgers juicy add a 1/2 tbs of margarine to the middle of the burger. Roll the meat in a ball, stick a whole in the of the meat, add the margarine to the middle and cover back up and flatten....

This is a big family favorite during the holidays. Unless you are talking about my husband ... he can eat them daily if given a chance! This also makes a great gift!! Ingredients: 2 lbs of Party Peanuts 1 lbs of Chocolate bark Directions: In a double boiler melt chocolate bark Once chocolate is well melted add enough party peanuts until heavly, and well blended...

This is my favorite cookie of all time. It’s my Papa, its happiness, Christmas, and family. This recipe came from Mrs. Cannat my Mom's art teacher in high school. She lived across the street from my grandparents and became a big part of their lives. This recipe is a very simple, light, and what I would call old fashioned cookie recipe. When I was a kid my...

Please ignore the fact that my cheesecake cracked It always cracks you could try using a water bath as it's cooking, but that doesn't always change the outcome. My cheesecake cracked afterit came out of the over. Nevertheless, the creacking doesn't change the flavor it's nice and creamy, inexpensive, and easy to make!! Cheesecake Ingredients: 3 Packages of Cream...

This is a bragging recipe. The enchiladas are sooo good!! I didn't say they were easy, or not messy, but VERY good!! Enchilada Ingredients: 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese 12 Corn Tortillas 1/2 Onion Chopped 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil Chili Sauce Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons chili powder 3 cups Chicken Broth 2 Tablespoons Flour 2 Tablespoons Vegetable...

Your Favorite Nut Brittle

Another amazing recipe from I got this recipe out of the Taste of Home magazine. What a great holiday gift this would make. I made 2.25lbs last night! I doubt we have a pound left tonight!! What a hit! (Makes 2.25lbs) Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, divided 2 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup water 2-1/4 cups unsalted cashew halves 1/4 teaspoon baking...

I got this recipe out of the Taste of Home magazine. I LOVE their mag!! This would make a nice gift or something to bring to a holiday party! You don’t have to heat up the house, it’s delicious, and it’s inexpensive. I don’t think you can ask for more than that! OK so you probably can ask for more than...

This was a super simple meal, and it turned out fantastic! We had fun making them, and more fun eating them too!! Ingredients 1 1/3 cups water 2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons cornmeal 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon msg (Accent*)...

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Sweet Dinner Rolls

Thanksgiving dinner cannot be complete without a great dinner roll! Give this one a try and you won't be unhappy with the end results!! PLUS You can freeze the dough so that you can make it a head of time. Thanksgiving day just pop them out of the freezer for 3 hours and they are ready to cook!!I love recipes you can make ahead of time. It just makes the big day run smoother!!...

Orange You Monkeying Around Monkey Bread

This is a WONDERFUL recipe. I started it in the bread machine while I was cooking dinner and it was ready in time for dessert. The flavor is amazing. You could really play with the flavors in this recipe, and make all kinds of great monkey bread!! 3 hour turn around time: Ingredients for the bread machine 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 large orange,...

Succulent Slow Cooker Pot Roast

This is an amazing recipe. We had this last night for dinner. It was so tender that the roast completly fell apart. It turned ended up being more like a thick stew. WOW it was amazing!! This recipe is also very easy to double!! Thank you KCDelong Ingredients 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 ounce package dry onion soup mix ( I used Lipton Beef...

Retro Snowball Cake

Remember the Snowball cupcakes you would eat as a kid? This is a retro cake version of the Snowball cupcake form. This is easy, fun, and yummy! I got this recipe from Kraft.com and I loved it. It makes a great impression when you show up at a birthday party with this cute cake! Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA...

This is a fantastic recipe. My husband came up with the idea to use the Pepper Jack Velveeta. What a Winner!!This is mac-n-cheese with a KICK!This WILL be on our Thanksgiving table!! SERVES 6 Ingredients 8 ounces pasta (cooked) 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup flour 1 3/4 cups Condensed milk or whole milk 1/2lb (8 ounces) Pepper Jack Velveeta...

Broccoli and Cheese Rice Casserole

A favorite in our family during the holidays!! Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 1 tablespoon butter margarine 8 ounces of Velveeta 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk 3 cups cooked rice Directions 1. In a large skillet over medium...

Thanksgiving Cranberry Jello Mold

This year I decided to put a twist on the regular cranberries in a can.I am going to try this recipe. It sounds really good!!If you have a recipe you would like to contribute please send it to colie@colieskitchen.com15 days to go!! Ingredients: 2 small pkgs of Raspberry jell-o (I used black cherry) 2 cups boiling water 8 oz can of crushed pineapple 1 can of whole...

Allrighty then Scrambled Eggs - Paula Deen

I wasn't the biggest fan of this recipe, then again I really don't like eggs period. This recipe had a texture I didn't like, and my husband said it tasted too much like sour cream. You be the judge. Thanks for the recipe idea Sharon Ingredients:8 eggs 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon water salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1/2-3/4...