September 2010 ~ Colie's Kitchen

Sep 30, 2010

Lazy Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

I made this for dinner, but it actually started as a two week process. Two weeks ago I roasted a larger chicken for dinner. I purchased a chicken that was much bigger than we would ever use, but there was a purpose to my madness. When dinner was over I filled a pot full of water and added the chicken bones and left over chicken and a tablespoon of chicken bouillon granules...

Wordless Wednesday #wordlesswednesday

Wordless Wednesday was supposed to be fall this week. The problem with fall in Texas is it isn’t here yet. For me snapping a current picture that represents fall wasn’t at all that possible. I started to think about what I could snap then post that in a roundabout way could be fall. Fall is the beginning of the holiday season, and that is just around the corner. Holidays...

Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs

I want to first start off by thanking Kittencal for this recipe. I am a dye hard anti-egg eater! Why? Because I don’t like eggs! I don’t like the smell of eggs, nor do I like the look of eggs. I don’t care if you scramble, fry, or cook them over easy I don’t like them. My family on the other hand loves them. Sometimes I am forced to make them, but it’s not easy for me. I...

Wordless Wednesday #wordlesswednesday

The end of a long warm summer....

Super Fluffy Pancakes

Stand back when I make these because my husband is going to come running. He loves these fluffy cakes, and to be honest so do I. They are fantastic and better yet easy to make. I think they are just as good as any restaurant. Sometimes I add a little more sugar to the recipe just to give them a sweeter flavor but that will vary depending on what I am serving over the...

Tasty Chicken Salad

I have never liked chicken salad, tuna salad, or anything close. This recipe is actually really good. My husband loved it, and thought it was one of the best chicken salads he had ever had. I am not the one to judge, but if he liked it then it must be good because he is picky! Ingredients 12oz Canned Chicken 1/2 cups celery, chopped 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 2 TBS pickle...

Pasta With Garlic Cream Sauce

I invented this recipe by just showing a bunch of stuff in the pot to come up with a quick and easy side dish. I hate spending money on boxed side dishes when you can make them at home for just a fraction of what they charge in the stores for boxed dinners. This was really great we all loved it, and have made it time and time again. Ingredients 6 ounce Pasta 1 tablespoon...

Rustic Red Cabbage

I was not sure what to expect from this recipe, but my husband said he wanted a recipe from his homeland so I obliged. This recipe was good if you like cabbage, which I do not. He loves cabbage and thought this was fantastic. It was a little too sweet for me so I would suggest adding the sugar a little at a time to make sure you do not get it too sweet for your liking. If...

The Last Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe You'll Ever Try

The title says it all. This is the best peanut butter cookie recipe I have ever made. They are so good you don’t want to stop eating them. The smell while they are baking is incredible too. I know the recipe may seem like over kill because it makes so many, but trust me you won’t regret the results. 80 -100 cookies Ingredients 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups creamy...

Classic Baked Spaghetti

If you are in a pinch for time or money this recipe fills the bill. When I make a meat spaghetti sauce I save what’s left over an keep it in the freezer. When time or money are running short this makes a great meal in just a short amount of time. It may not be very visually appealing, but the taste is great! Ingredients 8 ounces thin spaghetti 1 lb ground beef 1...

OMG! Macaroon Pie

One thing I love about this recipe is the fact that I keep each of these items on hand at all times. I normally keep coconut in the freezer, alone with extra margarine. I buy my vanilla in a large bottle from Mexico so we always have plenty, and everything else is pretty much an everyday item. If you are in a pinch and need to make a dessert or money is tight, this makes...

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This has to be the best recipe for mashed potatoes I have ever made or eaten. I love the roasted garlic flavor. There is just something so good about roasted garlic. Plus I love how the house smells while the garlic is roasting. This recipe is thick and creamy, and the taste... devine! I use my KitchenAid mixer to remove the lumps, and to insure everything is mixed up...

Big Thicket Chicken and Dumplings

This is soooooo good! I can't even believe how good it is! The flavor is amazing, and the smell is to die for! The key is your chicken broth. Make sure it's homemade if you can. Thank you Susie in Texas!!! Ingredients: 1 (3-4 lb) whole chickens 1 gallon water 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon red pepper...

Homemade Italian Breadcrumbs

I can’t remember the last time I purchased breadcrumbs because this is so economical. Any time I have pieces of bread left over from the loaf I put them in a Ziploc bag until I have enough piece then defrost them to make breadcrumbs. They taste as good or better than anything you can get in the store for a fraction of the cost. Ingredients 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (here's...

Irresistible Pan Fried Potatoes

This is such a great recipe. It makes a great side dish, and it goes great with breakfast. It’s easy and the flavor is incredible. The key is to make sure the potatoes get crispy to bring out the flavor. Ingredients 6 large regular potatoes 1 medium onion (the onion makes this recipe) 3 garlic cloves 1/4 teaspoon paprika salt pepper 2-4tbs cooking oil DirectionsMicrowave...