The Things We Eatand How We Like to Make Them

A simple collection of some favorite Wadsworth recipes.

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Breads

Blueberry Muffins

3/4 c butter1 c sugar3/4 c milk1 egg1 3/4 c sifted flour2 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 c blueberries1 Tbsp flour

Cream butter and sugar. Add milk and egg and beat until smooth. Soft together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Mix until moistened. Toss blueberries with flour into batter. Fill a greased muffin pan 2/3 of the way full with batter. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

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Sticky Buns

18 frozen Rhodes rolls1 small package butterscotch pudding mix3/4 c brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon1/2 c butter, meltedchopped pecans (optional)

Place rolls in bottom of greased bunt pan. Top with pudding mix, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle melted butter over top. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap to avoid sticking. Let raise overnight. Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Jasonʼs Crepes

2 c flour2 c milk5 eggs1/4 c sugar1Tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp vanilla1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Mix all ingredients together with a whisk. Let settle in the fridge 1 hour. Spray pan and heat to medium-high heat. Pour batter and swirl pan until bottom is coated. Turn over when desired.

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Pizza Crust

4 1/2 c bread flour, chilled2 tsp salt1 tsp instant yeast1/4 c olive oil (for thinner crust use 1/3 c)1 3/4 c ice cold watersemolina flour, for dustin (substitute: cornmeal)

Mix dry ingredients with paddle in mixer. Slowly pour in olive oil while mixing. Once incorporated, switch to dough hook and mix 5 to 7 minutes.

Pour dough onto floured surface and divide into 6 part. Place on parchment-lined cooking sheet. Cover. Place in fridge overnight or up to 3 days.

Take dough out 2 hours before cooking and flatten out. Cover and let sit.

1 hour before baking preheat oven to 500 degrees and place pizza stones in bottom of oven.

Each dough portion with make two small pizzas or one medium pizza. Sprinkle pizza peel with semolina flour. Stretch pizza dough into a round and place on pizza peel.

Top as desired and slide onto pizza stone. Bake 5 to 10 minutes.

Freezer option: Instead of placing dough in fridge, coat with olive oil and place in individual freezer bags.

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Side and Soups

Pico de Gallo

2 c diced tomatoes1/2 c diced white onion1/4 c chopped cilantro2 Tbsp seeded and finely chopped jalapeno pepper1/2 tsp salt2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

Toss all ingredients together. Place in fridge and allow 2 hours before serving.

Sesame Green Beans and Peppers

3/4 c fresh green beanssalt2 Tbsp vegetable oil1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced3 Tbsp soy sauce2 tsp sesame oil1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Cut green beans into two-inch pieces. Place in a skillet and add water and salt to taste. Cook 5 minutes. Drain beans. Place skillet back on stove and add vegetable oil. Heat pan over high heat until oil smokes. Add beans and red peppers and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Transfer to serving dish. Top with sesame seeds.

Cilantro Orange Dressing (great for fish or fish tacos)

2 Tbsp orange juice concentrate1/2 tsp cumin1/2 c light packed cilantro leaves1 Tbsp lemon juice1/4 c canola or vegetable oil1 tsp salt1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

In a blender or food processor combine orange juice, cumin, cilantro, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Add oil, salt and cayenne. Blend until smooth. Serve at room temperature.

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Caramelized Onion Dip

1 Tbsp olive oil1 med yellow onion, diced1 garlic clove, chopped1 Tbsp sugar1 c sour cream4 oz goat cheese1/4 c fresh chives, chopped

Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until caramelized and brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Combine sour cream, cheese, and chives in food processor. Add onion mixture and pulse until combined. Transfer to bowl and refrigerate 1 hour.

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Pretzel Jello

2 c pretzels, crushed3/4 c butter, melted3 Tbsp sugar1 large package strawberry Jello2 c boiling water2- 10 oz packages of frozen strawberries2- 8 oz packages of cream cheese1c sugar2c Cool Whip

Mix pretzels, butter, and 3 Tbsp sugar. Press into a 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Mix Jello, water, and strawberries. Stir until dissolved. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes. Beat together cream cheese and sugar. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over pretzels to edge. Seal edges well to prevent layers mixing. Pout cooled Jello mixture over top. Let sit 4-5 hours before serving.

Chicken Pasta Salad

4 c diced cooked chicken2 Tbsp green onions, sliced3/4 tsp pepper2 c bowtie pasta, cooked8 oz bottle Coleslaw dressing1 c mayodash thyme pinch ginger

1 c chopped celery2 c grapes2 c apples, chopped3/4 cups slivered almonds1 c pineapple tidbits

Mix all ingredients from the chicken to thyme. Refrigerate overnight. Before serving mix in the rest of the ingredients.

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Easy Thai Noodles

16 oz vermicelli noodles (or thin spaghetti)2 Tbsp rice vinegar1/4 c soy sauce2 Tbsp sesame oil1/3 c chunky peanut butter2 tsp bottled minced garlic1 tsp red pepper flakes1 tsp ground ginger

Cook noodles according to package. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a microwave dish. Stir well and cook 1 minute on high in the microwave. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to incorporate.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 tsp olive oil1 c chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced2 c cooked shredded chicken1 c frozen corn1 can black beans1 tsp cumin1 tsp Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp chili powder2 cans chicken broth1 can diced tomatoes1 can tomato soupGarnish: tortilla chips sour cream shredded cheddar cheese

Saute onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and ingredients up to and including tomato soup. Bring to a boil. Reduce hear and simmer 1 hour. Garnish bowls with crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese.

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Garlic Soup

1/4 c olive oil1/3 cup fresh minced garlic1/2 tsp crushed red pepper3 quarts chicken stock1-2 c baguette, torn into small piece (french bread) 4 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup fresh cilantro leave, chopped2 large egg yolks 6 Tbsp crumbled queso anejo (white Mexican cheese)

In a large pot, heat oil over low hear. Add garlic and red pepper. Saute 2 minutes. Do NOT scorch garlic. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and summer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours. If too much liquid has evaporated add enough water to bring it back up to at least 8 cups. Towards the end of cooking whisk in baguette pieces to thicken soup.

Add green onion and cilantro and simmer 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and whisking constantly, slowly add 1/4 cup of hot broth to the egg yolks. Whisk entire egg mixture slowly into the hot soup, until fully incorporated.

Garnish bowls liberally with cheese.

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Main Dishes

Thai Red Curry Chicken

1 Tbsp olive oil1 onion, sliced1 red pepper, cut into strips1 sweet potato,cut into 1-inch cubes2 Tbsp red curry paste*14 oz can of coconut milk1 can chicken broth2 Tbsp fish sauce1 tsp salt3 Tbsp brown sugar1/2 c frozen peas2 c cooked chicken, shredded1 can pineapple pieces (add half the juice)

Heat oil in deep skillet. Add onions and peppers. Cook 5 minutes. Add curry paste and cook until vegetables are softened. Add coconut milk, broth, fish sauce, salt, and brown sugar. Stir until combined. Add sweet potatoes and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over jasmine rice or glass noodles (skip broth if using noodles.)

*Green and red curry pastes can be found in most super markets. Curry paste will determine how spicy the dish is. Add more or less depending on preference. Different types of curry paste can be substituted for red curry paste.

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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans

4 medium sweet potatoes15 oz can black beans1 Tbsp olive oil1 tsp cumin1 tsp coriander3/4 tsp salt1/4 c sour cream1/4 c cilantro, chopped

Prick sweet potatoes with fork in several places. Bake at 425 degrees until tender, about 1 hour. When potatoes are almost done heat olive oil in small saucepan. Add beans, cumin, coriander, and salt. Stir and heat through. Remove potatoes form the oven and cut lengthwise. Top with beans, sour cream, and cilantro.

Easy Ramen Stir-Fry

1 lb boneless beef sirloin2 Tbsp soy sauce2 c water1 package Oriental flavor Ramen stir-fry16 oz bag stir fry vegetables1/4 c stir-fry sauce

Cut beef into strips. Cook in skillet 3-5 minutes on medium-high heat with soy sauce. Remove beef from skillet. Heat water to boiling in skillet. Break noodles up from ramen. Set aside seasoning packet. Add noodles to water and stir until softened. Stir in vegetables. Heat to boiling. Boil 5-7 minutes until vegetable are tender. Stir in season packet, stir-fry sauce, and beef. Cook 3-5 minutes and serve.

Spicy Crockpot Chicken

4-6 chicken breasts1 can diced tomatoes1 can green chilies1 can cream of chicken soup1 1/2 c shredded cheddar1 onion diced 1 packed taco seasoning (about 1/4 c)

Place everything in crockpot. Cook 4-6 hours on high until chicken can easily be shredded. Serve over rice

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Italian Sausage Heroes

1 lb italian sausage1/2 lb ground beef1 c chopped onion15 oz can tomato sauce7.5 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)4 oz can mushrooms4 oz can sliced olives4 tsp quick cooking tapioca*1 tsp sugar1 tsp oregano1/4 tsp pepper1/4 tsp garlic powder8 french style rolls6 oz sliced or grated mozzarella

In skillet cook sausage, ground beef, and onion until tender. Drain fat. Combine tomato sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, tapioca, sugar, oregano, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in meat mixture. Cover and cook low 10-12 hours.

Hollow bottom halves of rolls. Place cheese in bottom. Spoon filling from crockpot into shells. Top with additional cheese if desired. Over with bun tops.

* A few tablespoons can be used in place of tapioca to thicken if needed.

South-of-the-Border Sandwiches

1 loaf French Bread1/2 c chopped olives1/2 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp ground cumin1/4 tsp salt1/2 c mayo1/3 c sour cream1/3 c green onions, chopped3/4 to 1 lb turkey slices 2 tomatoes, sliced2 avocados, sliced3/4 c cheddar cheese, grated3/4 c pepper jack cheeses

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients before turkey. Cut french bread down the middle and place bottom half on baking sheet. Spread half of mixture onto bread. Layer turkey, tomato, and avocado. Spread remaining mixture on top. Top with cheeses and place top half of bread on top to close sandwich. Bake 15 minutes. Slice and serve.

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Ham and Swiss Stromboli

1 tube refrigerated french bread6 oz deli ham8 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled1 1/2 c shredded swiss cheese

Unroll cough on greases cookie sheet. Place ham over dough. Sprinkle evenly with remaining ingredients. Roll up, starting with long sides. Pinch sealed and teach end under. With knife cute several slit on top of loaf. Back at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Steak Stroganoff

2 Tbsp flour1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp pepper1/2 tsp paprika1 3/4 lb round steak, cut into cubes1 can cream of mushroom soup1/2 c water1 package onion soup mix1 can slick mushrooms (drained)1/2 c sour cream1 Tbsp parsleyegg noodles, cooked

Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika in crockpot. Place meat in mixture and coat. Add mushroom soup, water, and soup mix. Stir together. Cover and cook High: 3 hrs or Low: 6 hours.

Stir in mushrooms, sour cream, and parsley. Cook high 15 minutes. Serve over egg noodles.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

1 lb ground beef10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled8 oz cheddar cheese, grated2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 c bread crumbs1/4 c mayo1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/3 c ketchup2 Tbsp mustard3 oz can French fried onions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine all ingredients down to and including pepper. Mix well. In a small separate bowl, combine ketchup and mustard. Stir 1/4 of this mixture into meat mixture and set rest aside for later.

Press meat mixture into a 9 by 5 3-in baking pan or shape into a loaf on a baking sheet or broiler pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture on top. Bake 40 minutes. Top with French fried onions and back another 10-15 minutes.

Pasta Milano

2 Tbsp olive oil2 chicken breasts, cut into strips 2 Tbsp butter1 c chicken broth1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 c sundried tomatoes1/2 c mushrooms, chopped1 c heavy creamBowtie pastaGarnish: Fresh basil Parmesan

In a skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Melt butter and add 1/4 c chicken broth. Add garlic and mushrooms and saute. Add tomatoes and remaining chicken stock. Bring to a boil. SImmer 10 minutes. Add cream and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Reduce hear to simmer. Add chicken. Stir 5-8 minutes until sauce has thickened. Serve over bowtie pasta.

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Spaghetti Pie

1 lb hamburger, browned1 jar spaghetti sauce6 oz spaghetti noodles2 Tbsp butter2 beaten eggs1/3 c parmesan cheese1-2 c shredded cheddar or Jack cheese

Mix hamburger and spaghetti sauce together. Cook spaghetti noodles and drain. Mix in butter, eggs, and parmesan into the noodles. Pour noodle mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Spread out evenly. Cover with hamburger mixture. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Take out and cover with cheese and bake uncovered 10 minutes more.

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Cookies and Desserts

Homemade Oreo Cookies

2 Dark Chocolate Cake Mixes (Devil’s Food Cake will work)1 c shortening4 eggscream cheese frosting (store bought or homemade)

Pour ingredients (minus frosting) into large bowl and mix with hands. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-9 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Frost cookie, then place another on top.

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz. cream cheese1/2 c butter1 tsp vanilla3 1/2 to 4 c powdered sugar

Beat ingredients together slowly adding powdered sugar until desired consistency.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 c shortening1 c sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla15 oz can pumpkin2 c flour1/2 tsp salt2 tsp soda2 tsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ginger1/2 nutmegchocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together shortening and butter. Mix in eggs,vanilla and pumpkin. In separate bowl combine remaining ingredients, except for chocolate chips. Add in pumpkin mixture. Add chocolate chips. Place spoonfuls on greases cookie sheet. Back 16-18 minutes.

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Sugar Cookies

1 c butter1 1/2 c sugar1 egg1/2 c sour cream1 tsp vanilla1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt4 c flour

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until incorporated. Add sour cream and vanilla and beat until incorporated. In a separate bowl sift together remaining ingredients. Slowly add this dry mixture into the previous wet mixture.

Place dough in fridge at least one hour or overnight. Flour your surface and roll the dough out. Use cookie cutter to get your shape. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degree for about 9 minutes. Cool on wire rack and then frost.

Moist Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 c butter1/4 c sugar3/4 c brown sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla5.6 oz box of vanilla pudding mix2 1/4 c flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 bag milk chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients together in order and back at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

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Nestle Freezer Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/2 c flour1 tsp baking soda2 tsp water1 c butter, softened2/3 c sugar2/3 c brown sugar1 tsp vanilla2 large eggs2 c chocolate chips

Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and water in small bowl. In large bowl cream butter, sugars, and vanilla. Add eggs and beat well. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Place balls on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

*Instead of baking right away divide dough in half. Place in fridge 1 hour. Then roll into 15-in logs. Wraps in plastic wrap and freeze. When you are ready to eat. Take out of freezer and slice the log into cookies. Use within 8 weeks.

Rolo Cookies

1 c butter1 c brown sugar1 c sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla2 1/2 c flour1 tsp baking soda3/4 c cocoaRolos

Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. In separate bowl mix flour, baking, soda, and cocoa. Combine both mixtures. Roll into 1 Tbsp balls around an unwrapped Rolo. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 7-10 minutes.

Thai Mango Sticky Rice

1/2 tsp salt2/3 c sugar14 oz can coconut milk1 1/2 c sticky rice*2 mangoes, peeled and sliced

Cook rice according to directions. In a small saucepan cook salt, sugar, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Combine with rice in small bowl. Let rice stand covered for 30 minutes until moisture is absorbed. Serve with mangoes.

*Different rices can be used, but it may take longer to absorb the moisture.

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Popcorn Glaze

1 c butter1 c sugar1/3 c corn syrup1 Tbsp water

Melt ingredients over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Boil 3-4 minutes. Immediately pour over popcorn and mix.

Mini Cheese Cakes

2- 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened3/4 c sugar2 eggs 1 Tbsp lemon juice1 tsp vanillaVanilla wafers

Mix all ingredients in order up to and including vanilla until fluffy. Put cupcake papers in muffin pan. Place one Vanilla Wafer in each paper. Fill 2/3 full with cream cheese mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees. Let cool on wire rack

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