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[TNDixieGirl]

I've developed a new addiction and I'm considering finding a 12-step program to help me stop before I get bigger than the broad side of a barn.

Here's a few dishes I've prepared lately. Feel free to share yours too, please. We can all use new ideas as the holidays approach.

4 Layer Delight

FIRST LAYER:
1 cup flour
1 stick butter, melted
1 ½ cups chopped nuts

SECOND LAYER:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar

THIRD LAYER:
2 small pkgs instant chocolate pudding
3 cups milk

FOURTH LAYER:
8 oz. Cool Whip
chopped nuts (optional)

Mix and spread first layer in cake pan. I use an 8x10 pan, but will also work in 13x9 pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool. Mix and spread second layer over baked first layer. Mix third layer well and spread over second layer. Top with Cool Whip and chopped nuts (if desired). Refrigerate several hours before serving.

 

[TNDixieGirl]

Monte Cristo Folds

1/4 lb chopped deli ham
1/4 lb chopped deli turkey
1 cup sliced Swiss cheese, chopped (4 oz)
1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Powdered sugar
Raspberry jam

Heat oven to 375°F.
1. In medium bowl, mix ham, turkey and cheese.
2. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Press or roll each to form 6- to 7-inch round.
3. Place slightly less than 1/3 cup ham mixture on one side of each biscuit round. Fold dough over filling; press edges to seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. In small bowl, beat egg, milk, cinnamon and nutmeg. Brush over tops of filled biscuits. 5. Bake 12 to 19 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with jam.

 

[TNDixieGirl]

Creamed Dried Beef aka SOS

3 jars dried beef
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk

Tear (I cut with scissors) dried beef into small pieces and set aside. In saucepan, melt butter over low heat. After completely melted, add flour and mix in with spoon until no lumps show. Add milk and turn heat to high, stirring constantly until it boils. Turn heat back down to medium, stirring constantly, until desired thickness is achieved. Stir in dried beef. Serve over warm toast.
For large crowds, double recipe.

 

[TNDixieGirl]

Cinnamon Crumb Cake

Seriously, this is the best boxed mix I've ever tasted. Tastes very much like my husband's grandmother's recipe she made from scratch.

 

[TNDixieGirl]

Broccoli Rice Casserole

1 cup Minute Rice
1 cup boiling water
10 oz. package chopped broccoli
1 small jar Cheese Whiz
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
1 small onion
½ stick butter, melted

Add boiling water to rice, stir in broccoli. Cover while water absorbs. Mix together remaining ingredients and stir into broccoli rice mixture. Bake at 350 for 1 hour uncovered.

 

[TNDixieGirl]

Crockpot Roast and Veggies

No real recipe used here. Just put a chuck roast in the crockpot, liberally shake on Worcestershire Sauce, then liberally apply Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Add enough water to almost cover the meat, and cook on low 8-10 hours. About 5 hours into it I toss in a few cans of new potatoes and a few cans of sliced carrots. You can always use fresh, but I'm the shortcut queen.

 

[TNDixieGirl]

Reuben

No real recipe here either, it's just the method I use.

Deli Corned Beef, shaved
Swiss Cheese slices
Thousand Island dressing
Sauerkraut, drained and air dried
Rye bread
Butter

Using two slices of rye bread, spread one side of each slice with Thousand Island dressing. On one slice, layer desired amounts of corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut on top of thousand island. Top with remaining slice of bread, thousand island side down. Spread butter on top slice of bread. Place in oven under broiler until golden brown. Flip sandwich with large spatula then spread this side with butter. Return to broiler until golden brown. Cut in half and enjoy!

 

[michael thornton]

well im hungry now!

 

[TNDixieGirl]

Chicken N' Dumplins

4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or whatever chicken pieces you prefer)
1 family size can cream of chicken soup
4 or 5 chicken bouillon cubes
3-4 cans cheap biscuits
chopped celery and onions (suit to your taste)

Boil chicken in water, bouillon cubes, celery and onions. Remove chicken from water. Save water. Let chicken cool, then tear into small pieces. Flatten out each biscuit and cut into 3 or 4 strips each. Add cream of chicken soup to water you saved and bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat. Add biscuit strips, stirring frequently, until they plump into dumplings. Add chicken, simmer and serve.

EDIT: I was asked about the amount of water. There is no set amount. I just put the chicken in the pot, and it's probably a 6 qt pot, then cover the chicken with water until it's about an inch from the top of the pot.

 

[Class III]

Dixie, after being in the bush in Canada for the last 13 days that is some GOOD LOOKIN EATS. I'm headin for Big "T" County. A body can only take living on duck, goose, venison and moose for so many days.

Class III

 

[gpe55bud]

Dixie, the pictures aren't any good without the recipe to try these ourselves. My mouth is watering just looking at a couple of them!!!

 

[TNDixieGirl]

I'm sorry about forgetting that. I'll add them.

 

[michael thornton]

will you marry me? i love good food! i guess thats why im so big?

 

[Wheelgunner840]

I don't think any of those steps pictured will help me lose weight!

 

[dennis40x]

The first morning at Parris Island 1964

Creamed Dried Beef aka SOS

The first morning at Parris Island 1964 I think your rendition is probably better.

 

[jgh4445]

I had the SOS last night! Had a fried egg on top. That Monte Cristo Fold is certainly a different twist. Where in the world did you come up with that? I'll have to try that along with the Cinnamon Cake.

 

[TNDixieGirl]

In my spare time, I browse food and recipe sites. I typically try a recipe the way it's written the first time, then the next time I adjust it to our liking.

Dennis, my Dad was at Parris Island too, and he's the one that taught me to make it.

 

[afriqueart]

Left arm just went numb.

 

[TNDixieGirl]

Chess Squares

Crust:
1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick butter or margarine, softened
1 egg, beaten

Topping:
1 (16 oz.) box confectioner's sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Mix crust ingredients and press into a greased 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan. Beat topping ingredients until smooth, and pour on top of cake mixture. Bake 45 minutes at 350ｰ F. Cut into squares while still warm. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar. Cut into bars.

Optional:
Sprinkle pecan chips onto crust and firmly press into crust before pouring the topping on cake mixture.

 

[gpe55bud]

Thanks for the recipes Dixie!!!!!!!!!!!