May 2009 ~ Colie's Kitchen

May 29, 2009

Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli

Rating YYYYIngredients2 or 3 cups broccoli florets2 tablespoons margerine3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoons lemon zest salt and pepper DirectionsSteam the broccoli for about 3-5 minutes or until the crispness that you prefer. Meanwhile heat oil in a fry pan and over moderate heat saute the garlic until golden. Stir in the lemon zest. Put broccoli in a bowl pour the garlic...

This turned out fantastic!! We loved it! It's super easy especially if you have a bread maker or use a pre-made crust. It's not your typical pizza... It's more like something you would have at California Pizza...its very gourmet. As you can see by the picture I am not the best at rolling out pizza dough but nevertheless it turned out great. I actually like to make up the...

Pasta With Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients:6 ounce Pasta 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon butter 3-5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1/2 cup Milk 1/4 cup Water 2tsp Chicken bouillon granules 1 teaspoon flour (as needed) 10 black olive, chopped Directions: Cook pasta according to the package directions; set aside. In a large pan, heat oil and butter. Add garlic in and Sauté 2-4 minutes or...

Dulce De Leche (Caramel) Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar 3 1/2 ounces instant butterscotch pudding mix 2 teaspoons hershey's dulce de leche syrup(or any liquid caramel syrup) 2 large eggs 14 ounces caramels, finely chopped6 ounces chocolate chipsDirectionsPreheat oven to 375. In small bowl, combine flour...

FREE Kool-Aid Purse Pattern

I have had so much fun sharing this pattern. A few years ago I purchased a Kool-Aid purse on Ebay that clearly said it was a Kool-Aid purse I was purchasing. After a few days of waiting for it to come in the mail I emailed the person I purchased it from only to be told I didn't purchase a purse but a pattern. She misrepresented herself, and all I was getting was...

Unrolled Cabbage Roll Casserole

For the record this is the ugliest meal I think I have ever made. No one will be jumping for joy when they see it but they will be asking for seconds and repeats. This recipe is excellent. I never thought I would like it I only tried it for the first time thinking my husband would like it. It’s become a family favorite. It’s simple and delicious and can...

Yummy Chicken Flautas

I really like this recipe but even I will admit it’s kind of a pain to make. It seemed to take forever. Let’s put it this way it’s not something I would make during the week again. The flavor is fantastic and once you bite into these little flutes of fun you will probably agree they are worth the work just maybe on a Saturday. They are crispy, and delicious! Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless...

Fluffy Rolls

Rating: YYYYYIngredients:1/2 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)1/4 cup water (70° to 80°)1 egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup warm mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)1/4 cup Domino® or C&H® Granulated Pure Cane Sugar4-1/4 cups bread flour1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeastAdditional butter, meltedDirections: In a bread machine, place the...

Ingredients: 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth 4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 2 celery ribs, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 cups chopped cabbage 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained 5 fully cooked...

Marsala Wine Chicken

This is one of my favorite recipes. It's perfect for special occasions like Mother's Day or your anniversary. I got the recipe from a friend from the past in Paris ...Jean Marie! Thanks Jean Marie... This recipe will always make me think of you. Ingredients:4 Boneless Chicken breast6TBS Margerine Divided1TBS Vegetable Oil3 Large Garlic Cloves1 tsp Thyme1 Can Chicken Broth1/2tsp...

Cinnamon Cookies

WARNING! If you only make one recipe of these at a time you will be so disappointed!Ingredients1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltcinnamon sugarDirectionsIn a mixer bowl, cream together sugar and butter; beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt....

Do you ever wonder what to do with left overs? You have so much left, yet who wants to eat them again? How about reinventing them? Last weekend we had Tacos and Spanish Rice. I froze the left overs and decided we could just eat what was left later, but the more I looked at it I knew we didn't have enough to make the same thing for dinner so I thought.... How about Taco Salads.Taco...

Grilled Veggie Wraps

Ingredients:1 Large Bell Pepper Sliced1 Large Onion Sliced3 Cloves of Garlic Minced2TBS Margarine4 oz Black Olives Sliced8 Fresh Mushrooms Sliced5 Tortillas 12inches8oz Monterey Jack cheeseDirections:In a large skillet add garlic, onion and bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Add mushrooms, and black olives, saute for additional 2 minutes or until they are...

All the things you love on a Supreme Pizza mixed together in a salad bowl.Ingredients: 4 oz of uncooked rigatoni 2 ounces of chopped pepperoni 3 tablespoons italian dressing 1 medium fresh tomato chopped 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese 2 oz mozzarella cheese finely chopped 2 oz sliced black olives 2 oz sliced green olives with pimentos Directions: Cook...