Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Aus Juice

A great dipping sauce for toasted roast beef sandwiches.

Aus Juice
3 c. water
4 t. beef bouillon
1 t. soy sauce
1/4 t. garlic powder
salt & pepper
Heat together.  Can thicken with some flour if desired.

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Lemonade Syrup

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Syrup
Boil 1 c. water
Stir in 3 c. sugar and stir until dissolved.
Zest 2 or 3 lemons to make 2 T. lemon peel zest
Juice enough lemons to make 3 c. lemon juice
Stir all ingredients together. Cover and place in refrigerator, use within 1 week.
For 1 serving = 1/3 c. lemonade syrup & 3/4 c. water in glass & stir
2 qt. Pitcher = 2 2/3 c. syrup & 5 c. water



Thursday, March 19, 2015

Dirt Pudding

The twins are turning 9 and this is what they have ordered for their birthday cake!!

Dirt Pudding
1 lg box (5.8 oz) Chocolate Instant Pudding
3 c. milk
8 oz. whipped topping (NOT FF or LITE)
25 Oreo Cookies, crushed (about 2 c.)
15 or more gummy worms

Beat pudding and milk together for 2 minutes.  Let stand for 5 minutes.  Stir in whipped topping and 1/2 c. cookie crumbs.  Spoon into 15 - 6 oz. cups.  Top with remaining cookie crumbs.  Refrigerate 1 hour.  Top with gummy worms at serving time.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Vanilla Fruit Salad

Vanilla Fruit Salad 
3 to 4 c. fruit (I used 1 1/2 c. sliced strawberries,  1 c. grapes, 1/2 c. blueberries, 1/2 c. pineapple)
2 T. instant vanilla pudding mix
2 T. lemon or lime juice, optional
1/2 t. vanilla extract, optional
1/2 t. almond extract, optional
Add fruit to a large bowl. Other fruit to consider - cherries, raspberries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, cantaloupe, honeydew, kiwi, etc.
Sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons instant pudding mix powder and toss to combine. Over time, the natural fruit juices moisten the pudding powder. Or help it along with a splash of water.
If desired, stir in lemon or lime juice for a tangier fruit salad and toss to combine.
If desired, add vanilla or almond extract, or both, and toss to combine.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving. Best when made ahead and refrigerated overnight to blend the flavors. 

For a larger salad double all the ingredients.  

Lacey Making Teddy Bear Cookies