Saturday, August 2, 2014

Veggie Chips

Well apparently the latest craze is veggie chips.  They are on the shelves of every grocery store these days. Since I have had an excess of zucchini and cucumbers lately I have been making my own dried veggie chips.  I think they are quite good!!

Zucchini Chips
Slice zucchini thinly and place on dryer trays.  Spray lightly with canola oil or olive oil.  Sprinkle with salt or garlic salt or whatever seasoning you prefer.  Dry until crisp.  (I am gonna sprinkle my next batch with powdered jello.)

Cucumber Chips
Slice cucumbers thinly and place on dryer trays.  Spritz with apple cider vinegar.  Sprinkle with salt and dill weed.  Dry until crisp.

Real Cheesecake

Kara asked me to make a real baked cheesecake for Justin's birthday.....this is what I came up with.  Hope he likes it.

Real Cheesecake
Cover outside of 11 inch springform pan with 2 layers of foil.
Mix together in springform pan and press firmly into bottom of pan.
1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. melted butter
In mixer bowl beat until fluffy.
20 oz. cream cheese
Gradually beat in.
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
Add & mix well.
4 eggs
1/4 c. lemon juice
Pour over prepared graham cracker crust.
Fill a large deep jelly roll pan half full of water and place springform pan in the water.  Place in oven at 350 for 50 to 60 minutes or until set.  Cool for 1 hour.  Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve plain or with fruit sauce or pie filling.  

Lacey Making Teddy Bear Cookies