Robyn Rolls

Robyn Rolls 

Potato Rolls or Cinnamon Rolls

3 cups milk
1 stick butter
1 cup potato flakes
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup crisco
1 T salt
1 1/2 T. yeast
1/4 cup warm water
Pinch of sugar
4 beaten eggs
8 cups of flour

Let cool slightly.  Put yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar and let work for 5 minutes.Microwave milk for 5-7 minutes on high to scald. Add to hot milk, the butter that has been sliced into 2 T increments,  potato flakes, sugar, crisco and salt.    When milk mixture is cooled down a little, add: yeast, slightly beaten eggs, and half the flour. Beat well. Add remaining flour and knead until smooth but slightly sticky.  Let rise for 1 hour.  Shape into rolls, raise 1 more hour until double is size.  Bake 375 for 11-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cinnamon Rolls:  Roll half the dough in rectangle.  Soften butter  and spread on dough staying away from edges.  Sprinkle with brown sugar generously and pat down on rolled out dough.  Sprinkle with cinnamon.Roll tightly and pinch closed.  Cut with floss into 2-3 inches and place on greased pan.   Let rise and bake 375 for 11-15 min or until golden brown.  Frost with light glaze while still warm.

Fruit Soup

Grandma June Richardson Recipe

1 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
3 1/2 T. Minute Tapioca
Boil together until tapioca is clear stirring constantly for a smooth texture.  Pour into a container and add 6 oz frozen OJ and 2 1/2 c. water. Add 1 can mandarin oranges drained, 2-3 bananas slice, 1 qt. peaches sliced and any number of  sliced strawberries.  Chill and enjoy and delightful, refreshing taste.

Rockin Robyn Rolls

1/8 cup yeast
3/4 cups sugar
2 cups warm water

Mix into mixer bowl and let set until bubbles form.  About 3-5 mins.

1/2 cup melted butter ( 1 cube)
2 cups milk
3 eggs

Add above ingredients into yeast mixture one by one starting with butter and mix well.

Add 8-10 cups of bread flour.  Can do half wheat and half white if desired.

Mix for about a minute then let rest for 5 min.  Continue to knead about 6 mins until you pass the window pane test.  (This is where you take a piece of dough in your hand, pull it in a thin piece until you can see through it without tearing.)

Place in a grease bowl sprayed with pam. Cover loosely and let rise until double.  Push and fold down and then let rise again for 40 mins.  Make rolls and let rise in pan about 40 mins.

Cook 22 min  at 350.  Brush with melted butter.

Breakfast Pizza

 

 

1 carton crescent rolls

8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese

6 eggs beaten

1 lb. cooked sausage (we use precooked frozen  patties, heated in the microwave and diced)

3/4 c. milk

salt and pepper

 

Press crescent rolls in a pam greased 9 by 13 pan.  Put on sausage, cheese and other ingredients.  Bake for 30 min at 350 in a metal pan, 325 in a glass.

Vanilla Ice Cream with Oreo Cookies

1 c. Milk
1 C. sugar
Dash of Salt
1 C. Half and Half
1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
2 C. Whipping cream

Scald milk until bubbles form around edges. Remove from heat. Add sugar and salt. Stir until dissolved. Stir in Half and Half, vanilla, and shipping cream. Cover and refrigerate--30 minutes.
Put in ice cream maker and mix

Easy Rolls

3 1.2 C. warm water1 C. vegetable oil

3/4 c. sugar

6 Tbsp. dry yeast

3 eggs, beaten

10 1/2 c. flour

1 Tbsp. salt

Mix water, oil, sugar and yeast and let rest for 15 min. Add eggs, flour, and salt. Roll out and cut into rolls. put on greased pan; let rise 15 min or until well risen. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 min. Yeild 30 rolls.

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Chicken Enchilladas

1 whole chicken
12 flour tortillas
1 2.5 oz can diced olives
1 2.5 oz can diced green chilies
¼-1/2 c. onions
1 10oz cream of chicken
1 5 oz. salsa
½ cup water
2 cup grated cheese

Bake or boil chicken and pull apart. Mix in the olives, green chilies, and dice onions.

Create sauce with cream of chicken soup, salsa, water and grated cheese. Mix in with the chicken mixture but save a little for the top. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake at 325 for 30 mins. covered, 10 min. uncovered. Let stand and serve.

Beverly Beef Stew

Beverly Beef Stew

1 lb. stew meat sprinkled with meat tenderizer
Layer of carrots, celery, onion, potatoes
Add 1 can tomato soup, salt and pepper
2 cans water
2 Tbs. sugar
2 T. tapioca

Pour over meat and cover with foil
Bake 325 for 40 mins.
Can simmer all day in crock pot.

Mar-a-Lago Key Lime Pie from Oprah

Mar-a-Lago Key Lime Pie
Recipe created by Jeff O'Neill

This refreshing Key Lime Pie is the most requested dessert on the menu at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida.
Ingredients:
Serves 8Graham Cracker Crust:
· 3/4 pound graham crackers
· 4 Tbsp. granulated sugar
· 2 sticks melted butter
· 1/4 tsp. sea salt
Filling:
· 4 egg yolks
· 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
· 2/3 cup fresh Key lime juice
· 1 lime , grated zest
Topping:
· 1 cup heavy or whipping cream , chilled
· 2 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar
· 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
To make graham cracker crust: Preheat the oven to 325°.Break up the graham crackers, place in a food processor and process to crumbs. Add the melted butter, sugar and salt and pulse until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan, forming an even layer on the bottom, sides and edge. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool. To make filling: While the crust is resting, in an electric mixer with the wire whisk attachment, whip the egg yolks and lime zest at high speed until fluffy, or 5 to 6 minutes. Gradually add the condensed milk and continue to whip until thick, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Lower the mixer speed and slowly add the lime juice until incorporated.Pour the mixture into the crust and bake for 15 minutes, or until the filling has just set. Cool on a wire rack, and then refrigerate for 20 minutes.To make topping: Whip the cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until nearly stiff. Evenly spread the whipped cream on top of the pie, and place in the freezer for 20 minutes prior to serving.

Mar-a-Lago Turkey Burger from Oprah

Mar-a-Lago Turkey Burger
Recipe courtesy of Jeff O'Neill

Oprah found a new favorite food when she tried this turkey burger at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump's private club in Palm Beach. "I believe [it] may be the best turkey burger in the entire world," she says. The Mar-a-Lago Turkey Burger will be permanently available at the Trump Bar and Grille in Trump Tower in New York City, open to the public for lunch and dinner. It will also be served during lunch in Chicago at Sixteen, the Trump International Hotel restaurant.
Ingredients:
Serves 6
· 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
· 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
· 3 Granny Smith apples , peeled and diced
· 1/8 cup canola oil
· 4 pounds ground turkey breast
· 2 Tbsp. salt
· 2 Tbsp. black pepper
· 2 tsp. Tabasco® chipotle pepper sauce
· 1 lemon , juiced and grated zest
· 1/2 bunch parsley , finely chopped
· 1/4 cup Major Grey's Chutney , pureed
Sauté the scallions, celery and apples in the canola oil until tender. Let cool.Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl. Add sautéed items and the remaining ingredients. Shape into eight 8-ounce burgers. Refrigerate for 2 hours.Season the turkey burgers with salt and pepper. Place on a preheated, lightly oiled grill. Grill each side for 7 minutes until meat is thoroughly cooked. Let sit for 5 minutes.Serve with a side of Mar-a-Lago Pear Chutney and your favorite toasted bread, pita or hamburger roll.

LuJean Biscuit Peach Cobbler

Cinnamon Biscuit Peach Cobbler

1 ½ cups flour
1 Tbsp. plus
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking soda
6 Tbsp. cold butter
½ cup milk
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¾ tsp. ground cinnamon

Filling:1 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
¾ tsp grated lemon peel
1 cup water
9 cups sliced peeled peaches

Combine flour, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until blended. Transfer to floured surface; knead 10-12 times. Pat into a 12-inch square. Brush with melted butter.

Combine walnuts, cinnamon and remaining brown sugar; sprinkle over dough to within ½ in. of edge. Roll up jellyroll style.

Seal dough; set aside.In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch and lemon peel; stir in water until blended.

Add peaches. Bring to a boil, Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Transfer to a greased 13x9x2 baking pan.Cut biscuit dough into twelve 1-inch slices; arrange biscuits over filling. Bake uncovered, at 400o for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

SHORTCUT: Substitute refrigerated biscuits and sprinkle with the cinnamon-walnut mixture.--

Chicken Enchilladas

Chicken Enchilada
by Robyn Eastin (good)
I've taken 3 differant versions and did a makeover and I'm liking this creation.

12 (3lb. bag) chicken breasts
Satute’
3 clove garlic, minced
1 T. butter
1-2 cans (4oz). can diced green chilies
Sauce
2 T. butter
3 T. flour
2 C. chicken broth
Sauce 2
1 cup sour cream
2 can cream of chicken soup
½ to ¾ can olives sliced1 ½ c. grated Monterey jack and Swiss cheese combined
12 tortilla shells

1 (8oz) cream cheese softened

Enchillada Sauce
1 can tomato soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can enchilada sauce

Cook chicken breast for 35-40 mins on 350. When done, cut into cubes. Mix sour cream, 1 can chicken soup and cream cheese.
Saute’ garlic in butter. Stir in meat and chilies. (Can reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish). Heat. Add the sour cream, chicken soup, cream cheese mixture and heat. In another saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in chicken broth. Cook until slightly thickened. Add ¾ to the chicken mixture and stir.
Place about ½ to ¾ of this mixture onto the flour shell. Fill with about 1/8-1/4 cup cheese mixture and roll. Place into a large pan that has the enchilada sauce coated on the bottom.
Pour remaining enchilada sauce mix over top to coat and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Can add grated cheese on top for last 5 minutes. Can add chilies and olives to garnish. Yeilds 12

White Bean "n" Ham Soup

Served at the Sister's Christmas Party 2008
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each great northern beans, rinsed and drained

2 medium carrots, diced

1 small onion, chopped

1 tablespoons butter

2-1/4 cups water

1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1 bay leaf

Mash one can of beans; set aside. In a saucepan, saute the carrots and onion in butter. Stir in the water, ham, seasonings and whole and mashed beans; cook over medium heat until heated through. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 6 servings. Prep./Total Time: 30 min.l

Cauliflower Soup Sister Christmas Party 2008

Taste of Homes Cook Book

1 head of cauliflower
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 c. chopped celery

2-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons vegetable or chicken bouillon granules
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, (optional)

In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain).
In another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir of 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add cheese; stir until milted. Add hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture. Yield: 8 servings (about 2 \quarts)

Orange Lettuce Salad

1 head Red Leaf Lettuce

1 head Romaine Lettuce
1 Purple /red Onion cut and sliced in half

1 to 2 cans Mandrin Oranges

1 jicama (optional) or Cucumber sliced

4 ounces of sliced almonds carmelized

Carmelize almonds: Slice or slivered almonds placed in a saute' pan with 2 T. sugar to 1/4 c. almonds. Stir over low heat until brown. Pour over foil and break up. Stir in fridge.

Dressing:

1/2 tsp. orange peel

1/2 c. fresh orange juice

2 T. red wine vinegar

1/4 c. crisco oil

2 T. sugar

1 T. seasoned Italian dressing mix

Mix

From the Julie Gneiting

Cheesecake in Muffin Cups

8 oz cream cheese softened
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar
Mix and pour about 2/3 full into aluminum muffin cups that has a vanilla wafer place in the bottom. Bake 300 for 24 mins.
Add:
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. plus 2 T. sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
Bake another 5 mins and top with fruit junket topping.
Makes 24

Pumpkin Cake from my friend Julie Gneighting

4 eggs

1 2/3 white sugar

1 c. crisco oil

1 16 oz. can pumpkin or 2 cups (can use squash)

Mix above ingredients together.

2 c. flour

2 tsp B.P.

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp B.S.

Place the dry ingredients together and stir with a fork to mix. Pour into liquid mixer and blend. Place in a large cookie sheet or two small ones. Spray with pam and coat lightly with flour.

Bake 350

25-30 mins.

Frosting:

3 ox. cream cheese softened

1/2 c. butter

1 tsp vanilla

2 c. powered sugar

Mix until smooth

This recipe came to me from my good friend Jewel who is an excellant cook. I woke up realizing that I needed to take a dessert to a R.S. luncheon. I knew if I opened my cook book I would be overwhelmed with all the possibilities. So I thought of Julie and knew she would recommend something good and narrow my choices. She said, " I think of the season and what would taste good that time of year." So thus pumpkin cake and wow did it taste good. Thanks my good friend for your advice that day. I needed help and you were there.

Pork Chow Mein

1 lb boneless pork loin

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 T soy sauce, divided

2 T. cornstarch

1/2 to 1 tsp ground ginger

1 c. chicken broth

1 T. vegetable oil

1 c. thinly sliced carrots

1 c. thinly sliced celery

1c. chopped onion

1 c. coarsely chopped cabbage

1 c. coarsely chopped fresh spinach

Hot cooked rice

1) Cut pork into 4-in. x 1/4 in. strips; place n a bowl. Add garlic and 2 T soy sauce. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

2) Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, ginger, broth and remaining soy sauce until smooth; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok on high; stir-fry pork until no longer pink. Remove; keep warm.

3) Add carrots and celery; stir-fry for 3-4 mins. Add the onion, cabbage and spinach; stir-fry for 2-3 mins. Stir broth mixture; stir into skillet along with pork. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3-4 mins. or until thickened. Serve immediately over rice if desired.

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts; 1 c. without rice equals 162 calories, 6 g. fat ( 2 g. saturated) 38 mg cholesterol, 561 mg sodium, 10 g. carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Sloppy Joes

1 lb. ground beef

1 c. ketchup

1/4 c. water

2 T. brown sugar

2 tsp. worcestershire sauce

2 tsp. prepared mustard

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1) In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.

2) Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-40mins. Serve on buns.

Yield: 3 servings

Fact: 1 sandwich equals 439 calories, 16 g fat(6 g. saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 1,360 mg sodium 46 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 27 g protein.