December 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*)...