My Recipe Box

The search function finally works again!! Yay! Just a collection of recipes I find online, in magazines, in cookbooks, get from friends, etc. I try to post where the recipes come from but some I've had for too long to remember where I got them.

Fried Rice

taken and slightly adapted from cookingventures 6 Tablespoons Butter, Divided Use ( I used a little less) 6 cloves Garlic, Minced (sau...

So Simple No Bake Cheesecake

1 can sweetened condensed milk OR if you don't have one, use this substitute from Everyday Food Storage: 1 c. dry milk 1/2 c. hot wa...

Zucchini Bites

taken from melskitchencafe 1 1/2 c. shredded zucchini 1 egg 1/4-1/2 c. shredded cheddar 1/4 c. panko 1/4 tsp basil 1/4 tsp garlic po...

Tortilla Soup

taken from lots of different recipes 1 onion chopped 1 bell pepper chopped 2 carrots chopped 3 cloves garlic chopped 1 tsp cumin 1 ts...

Fruit Clafoutis

2 1/2 c. fruit (berries, peaches, cherries, nectarines, plums...) 3 eggs 2-4 T sugar 1/2 c. flour 1/8 tsp salt 1 c. milk 2 tsp vanilla...

Strawberry Shortcake

taken and adapted from tasty kitchen 1 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. sugar (reduced this from 3/4 c.) 3/4 tsp salt 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 ...

Banana Bran Muffins

taken from melskitchencafe 2 T butter softened 1/3 c. applesauce 1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs 3 med bananas mashed 1/2 c. buttermilk 1 1/2 c...

Skillet Chili Macaroni and Cheese

taken from melskitchencafe 1 lb ground beef 1 onion chopped (I've even used onion powder when I didn't have an onion) 3/4 T chi...

Chocolate Banana Muffins

taken from sallysbakingaddiction.com & slightly adapted 3 large bananas 1/3 c. sugar 1 egg 1/3 c. applesauce 1/2 c. whole wheat ...

Molasses copycat bread

taken from melskitchencafe 2 1/2 c. warm water 1 1/2 T yeast 1/3 c. molasses 2 T cocoa powder 3 T oil 1/3 c. honey 2 tsp salt 3 T ...

Play Doh

2 c. flour 2 c. water 1/2 c. salt 2 T vegetable oil 4 tsp 1 T cream of tartar Combine all ingredients in saucepan and cook and stir co...

One Bowl Chocolate Cake

2 c. sugar 1 3/4 c. flour 3/4 c. cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 c. buttermilk 1/2 c....

Homemade Taco Seasoning

taken from allrecipes 4 T chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp ground red pepper (adjust to liking) 1 tsp oregano...

Whole Wheat Bread

adapted slightly from melskitchencafe 1 or 2 c. cracked 9 grain cereal (I added this) 12+ c. whole wheat flour 2 T Saf yeast 1/2 c. vit...

Buttermilk Syrup

taken from ohsweetbasil 1/2 cup unsalted butter (brown the butter for a delicious twist) 1 cup sugar 1 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons van...

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

taken from tasty kitchen -these really are so good. Sometimes I don't use the full amount of butter and reduce it to a couple tabl...

Lower Fat Alfredo Sauce

taken from Our Best Bites 2 c. milk 1/3 c. (3oz) cream cheese 2-3 T flour 1 t salt 1 T butter 3 garlic cloves minced 1 c. grated pa...

Cheeseburger Soup

taken and slightly adapted from Taste of Home 1 lb ground beef 1 onion chopped 3 carrots grated 3 stalks celery chopped 1 1/2 tsp bas...

Creamy Basil Spinach Zucchini Soup

taken from melskitchencafe 1 T olive oil 1 garlic clove minced 1 onion chopped (or 1 large leek or 2 med white parts only chopped) 2...

Beef Stroganoff

slightly changed from melskitchencafe 1 lb ground beef 1 onion chopped 2 cloves garlic chopped salt and pepper to taste 4 oz cream ch...

Chocolate Brownie (black bean) Cookies

taken from elizasedibles 1 can black beans drained and rinsed well 2 T milk 1 1/2 T peanut butter 2 T olive oil 3 T whole wheat flour...

Basic Skillet Pasta

adapted from multiple recipes 1 T olive oil 3-4 cloves garlic minced 1 onion diced 12-16 oz protein (diced chicken, sliced smoked sausa...

Easy Turkey Meatballs

taken from food.com 1 lb ground turkey 3 garlic cloves minced 1/4 c. onion finely chopped (could grate it) 1/4 c. chopped parsley (...

Spaghetti Pie

taken from (and very slightly adapted) melskitchencafe 12 ounces thin spaghetti or vermicelli noodles 1 pound lean ground beef or ground...

Crock Pot Beef Vegetable Soup

taken from Taste of Home this is a great basic recipe that you can adjust very easily. 1 lb cubed beef (I substituted browned hamburge...

Copycat Magleby's Chocolate Cake

makes a TON ...1 8x8 and 1 9x13 fine to use 2 9x13 pans...just wouldn't be as thick 2 c. unsalted butter 2 c. water 3/4 c. coc...

Scoffield Whole Wheat Bread

this is a bit large for my Bosch. Dough starts to come up and out. Might want to halve the recipe 5 c. hot water 1 c. steel-cut oats (I...

Beef and Broccoli

taken and slightly adapted from weelicious 1/3 c. soy sauce 1 T honey 2 cloves garlic chopped or grated 1 tsp fresh ginger (or 1/4-1/2...

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Choc. Chip Cookies

adapted slightly from Mel's Kitchen Cafe 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. sugar 1 1/4 c. butter 3 eggs 1 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 1/4 tsp baki...

Orange Banana Muffins

1 1/2 c. oats 1 c. whole wheat flour 1/4 c. brown sugar 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/3...

Honey Lime Tilapia

taken from Melskitchencafe.com my kids fought over the last piece of this! 1 lb tilapia filets Marinade: 2 T lime juice zest of one l...

Vegetable Enchilada Casserole

taken from weelicious - slightly adapted all of my kids ate this and no one complained! Miracle with my picky 5 year old. Sauce: ...

Swedish Meatballs with Cream Sauce

taken from Mel's Kitchen Cafe Meatballs: 1 egg lightly beaten 1/4 c. milk 2 T ketchup 1 t. Worcestershire sauce 3/4 c. quick oat...

Chili Lime Grilled Tilapia

1 T oil 3 T lime juice 2 tsp honey 2 garlic cloves minced 1 T chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional) salt and pepper ...

Lazy Green Enchiladas

adapted from picky palate 1 c. green enchilada sauce ( I used 1 large can and omitted the salsa verde) 3/4 c. salsa verde 1 c. reduced ...

Applesauce Carrot Muffins

slightly adapted from mel's kitchen cafe 1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 ts...

Applesauce Muffins

from weelicious 1 1/2 c. wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce 1/2 c. buttermilk...

Mock Cookie Dough

taken from chocolate covered katie 1 can of garbanzo beans or white beans drained and rinsed well 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp baking soda 2 t...

Pumpkin Dip

1 pkg cream cheese (low-fat is fine) 1/2 - 1 can pumpkin (can adjust according to taste - a whole can is really pumpkin-y and some people m...

Roasted Tomato Garlic Onion Coconut Soup

taken from oh she glows 3 c. roasted roma tomatoes (about 3-4 pounds) 2 T roasted garlic (roast bulb when roasting tomatoes and onions) ...

Cumin Lime Black Bean Quinoa Salad

adapted slightly from Oh She Glows 3 c. cooked quinoa (1 c. dry) 1 can black beans rinsed 2-3 T cilantro (or more to taste) 3 carrots ...

Mac and Cheese Muffins

from The Sneaky Chef great for kids lunches - like a mac and cheese quiche 4 eggs 1 c. orange puree (sweet potatoes, carrots) 2 c. ...

Peanut Butter Power Balls

adapted from pbs fizzy's lunch lab 2 1/2 c. old fashioned oats 1 c. natural peanut butter (or 1/2 peanut 1/2 almond butter) 1/2 c. ...

Roasted Tomato Basil Pesto

taken from oh she glows Holy crap this is good! 9 large roma tomatoes slice in half lengthwise 1/2 c. almonds toasted (or pecans or wal...

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

taken and slightly adapted from tsgcookin.com FOR THE CASSEROLE: 5 c. rotisserie chicken diced ½ pounds Very Thinly Sliced Deli-style ...

Lunchbox Muffins

1 c. wheat flour 1 c. AP flour ( I used 1/2 c. white, 1/4 c. wheat, 1/4 c. oat) 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 2 ...

Carrot-Raisin Muffins

1/2 c. raisins 1 1/2 c. flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 c....

BBQ Pork

4 lbs pork loin or pork shoulder root beer bbq sauce Place pork in slow cooker and cover with root beer. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Remove...

English Muffin Bread

5 1/2 c. water 2 T kosher salt 2 T sugar 3 pkg yeast (2 T) 11 1/2 c. flour melted butter cornmeal Stir water, salt, sugar, yeast and...

German Oatmeal Cookies

1 c. sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. butter 2 eggs 2 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 c. oatmeal 1 c. ...

No Sugar Banana Oat Cookies

1 c. quick oats 1 c. ground oats 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp baking powder 2 bananas mashed (1 c.) 1 ts...

Hawaiian Haystacks Sauce

from Mel's Kitchen Cafe 3 T butter 1/2 onion chopped 3 cloves garlic finely minced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 c. flour 2 c. m...

Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

adapted from Oh She Glows 1 flax egg (1 T ground flax + 3 T water) 1 1/4 c. shredded zucchini (about 1 med) 1 1/4 c. soy or almond milk ...

Soft and Light Whole Wheat Bread

8-9 c. wheat flour 1 1/2 T yeast 1 1/2 T dough enhancer 3 T vital wheat gluten 1 T salt 3 c. warm water 1/2 c. oil (or less) 1/2 c. h...

Refrigerated Sugar Cookies - slice and bake

from Lauren's Latest 1/2 c. butter 1 c. sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 ...

Classic Bran Muffins

1 1/2 c. wheat bran 1 c. buttermilk 1/3 c. applesauce 1 egg 1 banana mashed (or 1/4 c. sugar) 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 c. wheat flour 1 tsp...

Sweet Potato Biscuits

from Appetite for Reduction 1 c. mashed sweet potatoes 3 T canola oil 1 T maple syrup 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1 c. flo...

Peanut-Lime Noodles

1/2 c. natural peanut butter 1/4 c. low sodium soy sauce 1/4 c. water 2 T rice vinegar (I used 1 T apple cider vinegar) 2 T lime juice (...

Black Bean Sweet Potato Enchilladas

from Tasty Kitchen 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into cubes 1 clove garlic chopped 1/2 onion chopped 1 small can green chi...

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

adapted from Tastykitchen 1 1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 2 1/2 c. rolled oats 1 stick butter 1/2 c....

Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

from Every Day Food All of my 5 kids ate this and many had seconds. Salt and pepper 3/4 pound penne or other short tubular pasta...

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

from Giada 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , plus 1/4 cup (or less) 2 cloves garlic , minced 1 (1-pound) box Israeli co...

Roasted Butternut Squash, Sausage and Orecchiette Pasta in a Brown Butter Sage Sauce

from SimplyScratch 1 pkg {of four} Chicken Sausages {like sun-dried tomato & basil} 3 cups Orecchiette Pasta 1 Butternut Squash,...

Soft Pretzels

1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast 1/2 tsp. brown sugar 1 dash salt 1 1/2 cups 110 degree water 4 cups bread flour 1 Tbls. baking soda 1/4 cu...

Pesto Pizza with Dried Cranberries and Goat Cheese

adapted from my sister-in-law Afton pizza dough basil pesto mozzarella cheese goat cheese craisins zucchini red peppers Preheat pi...

Aromatic Noodles with Lime-Peanut Sauce

from Ellie Krieger 12 oz spaghetti 2 c. broccoli florets 2 c. snow peas, trimmed 2 c. sugar snap peas, trimmed 1/2 c. unsalted peanut...

Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo

from Ellie Krieger 4 tsp olive oil 8 oz chicken breast cut into small chunks pinch of salt 1 med onion diced 2 stalks celery diced 1...

Spaghetti aglio e olio (with garlic and olive oil)

from Ina Garten 1 lb dried spaghetti 1/3 c. olive oil 8 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/...

Mexican Egg Rolls

2 C frozen corn, thawed 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1...

Turkey Meatloaf

adapted from Health Magazine Yield: Makes 8 servings (serving size: 1/8 of loaf) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion,...

Spaghetti Pie

Tastes like a cross between beef stroganoff and regular spaghetti with meat sauce Yield: 6 servings 1 pound ground round ...

Roasted Cinnamon Nuts

adapted from Super Healthy Kids 1 egg white 1 tsp. vanilla 1 pound nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.) I used a mixture 3/4 c. brown ...

Sweet Potato Biscuits

2 c. roasted, mashed sweet potatoes 1/2 c. butter melted 1/2 c. brown sugar (could reduce...1/2 c. makes for a sweeter biscuit) 2/3 c. bu...

Fast and Easy Hot Fudge Sauce

1 can sweetened condensed milk 4-5 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 T butter 1 tsp vanilla Combine milk, chocolate, and butter in saucep...

Cinnamon Almonds

adapted from Tasty Kitchen 1/3 plus 2 T water 1 1/3 c. sugar, divided 1 tsp cinnamon ( I might add 2 tsp. I really like cinnamon) 2 c. ...

Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles

from twopeasandtheirpod 1 1/2 c. flour (I used some whole wheat) 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1/...

Pumpkin Apple Muffins

adapted from several recipes on allrecipes.com 1 1/4 c. flour 1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour 1 c. sugar (can do 1/2 brown and 1/2 white) 1 ...

Roasted Butternut Squash Orzo

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 2 cups orzo pasta 4 tablespoons unsalte...

Frosted Pumpkin Cake

Yield: 24 servings (serving size: 1 piece) Cake: 10.1 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 cups) 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder...

Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

from Pioneer Woman 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced 4 cloves Garlic, Minced 2 cans (15...

Homemade Bagels #1

from John D. Lee 4 c. bread flour (I used 1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 AP) 1 T sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 T oil 2 tsp instant yeast 1 1/4 - ...

Chicken and Noodles

3 carrots diced 2 stalks celery diced 1 onion diced 2 cloves garlic chopped 4-5 cans chicken broth 3-ish c. shredded chicken salt and...

Cheesy tomato vegetable soup

from Perrysplate.com 1 15 oz can of tomato sauce 1 15 oz can chicken broth 1/2 cup whole wheat elbow pasta (or other small pasta) 1 cup...

Hot Chocolate Chip Cookies

adapted from Tasty Kitchen 2 sticks butter - at room temp 1 c. sugar ( could do less ) 2/3 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/4 ...

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