Saturday, May 30, 2009

Alices Rhubarb Torte

2 c. flour2 sticks butter
2 T. powdered sugar
4 c. rhubarb1 c. sugar
1 sm. pkg. vanilla instant pudding
1 cool whip1 3/4 c. milk

Mix flour, butter and powdered sugar. Pat into 9 x 13 pan.

Mix rhubarb with sugar. Spread over crust and bake for 45-50 min. at 375. Cool.

Mix pudding with milk and spread over rhubarb. Top with cool whip. Keep in fridge.

Sounds awesome. I will have to try and make this one when Terry gets home.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Scotcheroos

Stir together and bring to a boil:
1 cup Light Corn syrup
1 cup sugar

Then stir in 1 cup peanut butter.

Add to 6 cups Rice Krispies.

Pat into 9x13" pan.

Melt together :

1 cup Milk Chocolate Chip Morsels and 1 cup Butterscotch chips.

Pour over top of Rice Krispie Bars.................ENJOY!! NUM!

Didn't get a picture as they were made at midnight(after dart league) and they went to a meeting Terry was supposed to be at . (On Thursday night.) When was I supposed to make them? He is still in South Carolina so didn't even get to try them. I have to take a dessert to church on Sunday and these might be it! Stay tuned!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Good Old Rhubarb Dessert.. Terry's favorite

I don't have a picture of this one but it is awesome.

Rhubarb Torte

1st Layer

1/2# butter
2 cups flour
2 Tbsp. sugar

Mix as for a pie crust and put in a 9x13 pan.

2nd Layer

5 cups rhubarb
6 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup cream

Bake 1 hour at 350 Degress

3rd layer

6 egg whites, beaten until stiff
12 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp vanilla

Bake for another 10 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.

Creamy Rhubarb Dessert

Creamy Rhubarb Dessert
Crust:
1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Rhubarb Layer:
4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/2 cups sugar
2 Tbsp. all purpose flour

Cheesecake layer:
2 pkgs (8ounces each) cream cheese softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Topping
1-1/2 cups (12oz) sour cream
3 Tbsp. Sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Additional chopped pecans, optional

Directions:

In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Press into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Combine rhubarb, sugar and flour; spoon over the crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, beat on low speed just until combined.
Pour over hot rhubarb layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over hot cheesecake. Sprinkle with additional pecans if desired. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 14-16 servings

Friday, May 15, 2009

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Raspberry Trifle


Jess and I made this for Mothers day..... it was so good and soooo easy! Enjoy! Here is the recipe.

1 loaf (10-3/4oz) frozen pound cake
3 c. cool whip
1/2c. sugar
2 pkgs (8oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tsp. lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 pkgs(10 oz each) frozen raspberries, thawed
2 Tbsp. baking cocoa
Fresh Rasberries, optional

Slice cake into 18-20 slices about 1/2 inch thick, set aside. In a bowl beat together cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla and 1/2 c. sugar. Fold in 1 1/2 c.cool whip. Drain raspberries, reserving juice; set berries aside. Line the bottom of a 3 qt glass bowl with 1/3 of the cake slices. Drizzle with some of the rasberry juice. Spread with 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture. Sift 1/4 of the cocoa over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the berries. Repeat layers twice. Top with the remaining cream cheese mixture, the rest of the cool ship and sifted cocoa. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Green and White Salad

2 cups Cauliflower, uncooked
1(8oz) pkg. frozen peas, uncooked
1 cup broccoli, uncooked
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped

Sprinkle with garlic salt. Mix

1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1 tsp sugar
dash of salt,pepper and celery salt
1/4 pkg . original Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix

Pour over vegetables and mix. Make at least 4-5 hours ahead of time.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

What a weekend!!

Recipes aren't going to happen tonite..........just to tired from an exhausting weekend with family. Couldn't be a better way to spend a weekend. Maybe tomorrow night. They are worth waiting for..........trust me! Good Night!

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Here we go again!

Jess started a blog for the different recipes she tries with her family so now it is my turn. I don't try near as many meals as she does but I do make alot of different desserts and salads..............I will be back tomorrow with the recipe for the Rasberry trifle and the Rhubarb Cheesecake that Jessie and I made for dinner tomorrow.......Have a great weekend. Claudette

Happy Mothers Day!!