Amber's Cookbook

Amber's Favorite Coffee Cake

2010-11-11T10:01:00.000-07:00

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
3/4 cup milk, or as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease (cooking spray) springform pan. Make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Crack an egg into a measuring cup and then fill add milk to make 1 cup. Stir in vanilla. Pour into crumb mixture and mix just until moistened. Spread into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Sprinkle top with streusel. Bake for another 10min.

Mom's Peanut Butter Cookies

2010-10-25T21:37:00.000-06:00

1C shortening

1C sugar

1C brown sugar

2 eggs

1t vanilla

1C peanut butter

3C flour

2t baking soda

1/2t salt

cream shortening, sugar (both), eggs, and vanilla.

stir in peanut butter, add flour, soda, and salt.

drop by tsp fulls on ungreased cookie sheet

press with back of sugared fork (white) in criss-cross pattern

bake 350 for 10min

Gramma's Holiday Cookies

2010-10-25T21:31:00.000-06:00

combine in one bowl:

4 1/2C flour

1/2t baking soda

1/2t salt

combine in different bowl:

1C shortning

1 1/2C sugar

3 eggs

1t almond extract

2t vanilla

mix all together, form into loaf and chill for 2hrs or overnight

roll dough 1/2" thick and cut with cookie cutters

bake 350 for 7-8min

Mom's Caramel Corn

2010-10-25T21:21:00.000-06:00

Pop 7quarts of popcorn

THEN:

1C butter

2C brown sugar

1/2C caro syrup

1t salt

--boil for 5min, remove from heat, ad 1/2teaspoon (no more!!)

place popcorn in roasting pan, pour caramel ontop, stir

oven 250 for 40min, stir every 10-15min

Mom's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

2010-10-25T21:12:00.000-06:00

1/2C shortening

1 1/4C sugar

1/2C molasses

2 eggs

1 3/4C flour

1t (of each) salt, soda and cinnamon

2C oatmeal

1 1/2 Raisins

drop teaspoon fulls on lightly greased cookie sheet

bake 375 for 8-10min

Amber's Monkey Bread

2010-10-25T20:58:00.000-06:00

FIRST:

2 1/4C warm water

2 packs yeast

1T sugar

1T butter

2C flour

--combine and stir for 5min

add 1T salt

add 1C flour at a time until forms dough

kneed 5min

THEN:

let rise 25min

melt 1cube butter in bowl, 1C sugar and 2T cinnamon in bowl

LAST:

form dough in balls, dip in butter, then in sugar

place in greased 9X11 pan in upto two layers

bake at 425 for 15min

Chocolate Vinegar & Oil Cake

2010-10-18T22:04:00.000-06:00

**TASTES SO MUCH BETTER THAN IT SOUNDS**

3C flour

2C sugar

1/2t salt

1/2t baking soda

1/2C cocoa

2T vanilla

4 1/2oz oil

2C cold water

--mix all together

--do NOT grease baking pan

--bake at 350degrees for 35min

Mom's Potato Soup

2010-10-18T21:39:00.001-06:00

4C diced potatoes

2C chopped carrots

2C chopped celery

2C chopped onion

--cover with water and simmer 20min, drain

*sauce*

1 1/4C butter

1C flour

1Quart milk or Evaporated milk or half/half or heavy cream

1T salt

1T sugar

1lb of velveta cheese

--melt butter, add flour stirring until lumps are gone

--add milk and stir constantly

--add cheese one at a time until melted

--add sauce to potatoes, cook til blended

Esther's Banana Bread

2010-10-18T21:18:00.001-06:00

1/3C shortening

1/2C sugar

2 eggs

1 3/4C flour

1t baking powder

1/2t baking soda

1/2t salt

2-3 mashed ripe banana

-cream shortening and sugar

-add eggs and beat well

-add dry ingredients

-add bananas

-pour into well greased loaf pan

-bake 350degrees for 40-45min

Esther's Peach Cobbler

2010-10-18T21:09:00.000-06:00

Put a large can of drained peaches in bottom of 8x8sq pan

add on top of peaches a little butter, sugar and cinnamon.

mix in a bowl

1C sifted flour

1T sugar

1 1/2t baking powder

1/4t salt

cut in 1/4C butter til course, mix in 1/4C milk and 1 slightly beaten egg.

stir just enough to moisten.

drop by spoonful on top of fruit.

bake 400degrees for 20min or til done.

Mom's Rolled Tacos

2010-10-18T20:55:00.000-06:00

1lb of hamburger - browned

1 pack of corn tortillas

-brown hamburger season with salt and pepper

-soften corn tortilla in oil (heated) *in and out*

-roll hamburger in tortilla, hold with toothpick

-place in hot oil and fry until crispy.

--garnish with lettuce, guacamole, salsa, etc.

Cheesecake

2010-02-21T18:19:00.000-07:00

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Ready In: 7 Hours 30 Minutes
Servings: 12
"This cake is easy to make, and it's so delicious. Everyone that's tried it has said it tasted just like the ones in a deli! You'll love it!"
Ingredients:

15 graham crackers, crushed
2 tablespoons butter, melted

4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup milk
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press onto bottom of springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. Pour filling into prepared crust.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. Chill in refrigerator until serving.
--notes
you can also use oreos instead of graham crackers. crust -3rows of oreo (cream removed), 4th row for topping. this is my preferred way to make this!

Amber's Rocky Road Fudge

2009-11-16T20:26:00.000-07:00

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
half bag mini marshmallows
nuts; optional (i use almonds)

in sauce pan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with condensed milk.
remove from heat and add vanilla and marshmallows and nuts (optional)
stir just until blended.
spread evenly on waxed paper lined 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pan.
chill 2 hours or until firm.
turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares
store in fridge; covered

Notes:
you can also put liquid fudge onto a wax lined cookie sheet if you want thinner pieces of fudge.
makes about 2 1/2 pounds.

Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu

2009-11-16T04:10:00.000-07:00

1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon oil
4 ounces swiss cheese
4 ounces ham; cubed
1/2 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk

mix eggs and milk
dip chicken chunks in egg/milk mixture, then breadcrumbs; coat well
brown in oil until golden brown
place chicken chunks in baking dish, add ham and cheese.
mix soup with milk; mix well and pour all over meat and cheese mixture.
bake at 350degrees for 30min or until tender and bubbly.

makes 4 servings

Henninger Holiday Wassel

2009-11-16T04:06:00.000-07:00

2 cups sugar
2 quarts water
4 cinnamon sticks
12 cloves; whole
12 allspice; whole
1/2 teaspoon ginger; powdered

add to stockpot and boil for 10min

then add:

2 quarts apple cider
4 cups orange juice
2 cups lemon juice
1 1/2 cups pineapple juice

2. strain spices out and heat to taste.

Beef Stir-Fry

2009-11-16T03:53:00.000-07:00

1 pound round steak
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 1/2 tablespoons water
1 cup oil
1 1/4 cup carrots; sliced
1/3 large onion; sliced
1 1/2 cup broccoli; sliced

cut beef into thin strips
mix soy sauce, garlic powder and water in bowl; add beef.
allow beef to remain in marinade for at least 4hrs
after letting sit, drain liquid and save
heat oil in large skillet; stir fry beef until brown
add veggies; stir fry 4-5min
add enough water to make marinade mixture equal 1 cup of liquid; add to stir fry mix in skillet
cover and let steam for 5-10min until crisp and tender.
serve over rice.

Kellie's Taco Salad

2009-11-16T03:45:00.000-07:00

6 cups chopped lettuce
1 cup drained kidney beans
1/2 cup cheese
1/2 cup french dressing
1 pound ground beef
4oz tortilla chips
taco seasoning(optional)

brown ground beef and add taco seasoning (if desired) as per directions.
In big bowl, add lettuce, kidney beans, beef, dressing, and cheese and mix together.
when ready to serve, lightly crush up chips and toss in.

1 Potato, 2 Potato, 3 Potato Soup

2009-11-16T03:33:00.000-07:00

3 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed, and cooked
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
1 cup milk or light cream

In medium sauce pan melt butter.
Stir in flour and seasonings.
Add milk all at once. cook and stir till slightly thickened and bubbly.
stir in potatoes and broth.
cook and stir till heated through.
stir in more milk if needed to desired consistancy. season to taste.

makes 3-4 servings

Mom's Holiday Pie Crust Cookies

2009-11-16T03:27:00.000-07:00

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2 cup shortening

1 egg

1/4 cup milk

2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preserves

Combine all ingredients, except preserves, then roll out very thin.

Cut into squares then put preserves in middle then fold two opposite corners over.

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional).

Best Dinner Rolls

2009-11-16T03:17:00.000-07:00

3 cups all purpose unbleached flour (up to 2
tablespoon more)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup tap water
2 tbsp butter
1 egg
Olive oil

Directions:
1. In an electric mixture combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, dry yeast and powdered milk.
2. If your mixer comes with a dough hook, use it! If your mixer doesn't, don't worry! Use
your mixer, just be prepared for a little extra kneading ;)
3. Dissolve butter in warm water (not hot!). Water should be about 120(F). If you have a
kitchen thermometer, use it!
4. Add egg.
5. With mixer running, slowly add warm water with dissolved butter to dry mixture.
6. Begin adding remaining 1 cup flour. You may not need to add ALL the flour - so add
gradually. For best results, the dough should be sticky.
7. Knead dough on floured board and form into a ball. Knead about 2-3 minutes if you
used a dough hook; knead 6-8 minutes if not.
8. Place dough ball top down in a bowl you've drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and flip
ball over.
9. Cover first with plastic, then with a towel.
10. Allow to rise until doubled in size. This will take about 1 1/2 hours.
11. Punch dough down.
12. Knead, reshape into ball, cover and allow to rise again until doubled in size. This will
occur more quickly, about 45 minutes.
13. Punch dough down, knead and reshape into a ball.
14. Oil a pie plate or round cake pan. Form rolls a little smaller than golf balls. Cover
with plastic wrap and towel.
15. Allow the rolls to rise another 30-45 minutes and bake in a preheated 375 (F) oven for
15-20 minutes. Brush tops with melted butter if desired.