Cooking - for a new lifestyle (Our Test Kitchen)

1/2 can of cherry pie filling 3 cups frozen raspberries/blackberries  (I used both) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1tsp Epicure Maple dip mix bring above to mild boil on med heat. Pour mixture into a greased loaf pan. 1 cup of sifted flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tspbaking powder (I sifted it with tthe flour) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup of refrigerated butter can use hard margarine Mix dry ingredients and cut in butter. (I used a pastry mixer/masher thing!) When combined, add cold milk until the mixture is moistened 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk. Drop by spoonful over berry mixture Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes in a 350 degree oven. (it suggest 400 but that is really hot). Serve with whip cream, ice cream or heavy cream. Serves 6-8. Reviews were amazing. "Bon Appetit!"

1 large butternut squash - peeled and cubed 1/2 green pepper 1 large onion garlic (I used garlic oil but minced garlic or dry garlic would work) holiday seasoning (sage, italian seasonings, S&P) 1 cup water I baked the above items in a Pampered Chef casserole dish covered with a cookie sheet to keep in the moisture at 350 for about 1 1/2 hours or until quite soft. (*the smell of garlic through the house was awesome! so I must have used quite a bit.) baked squash cubes 1 can evaporated milk 2 cans water 3 tsp chicken boullion Allow to cool, so you don't crack your food processor bowl or blender, for about 1/2 - 3/4 hour. Then process everything into a puree. Pour directly into a crock pot. It took 2 loads to process all of my squash without making a mess. In the bowl of the food processor, pour 1 can evaporated milk, 3 tsp chicken boullion powder and 2 cans of water * the reason I do this is to ensure I get all the spices and vegetable out of the bowl. Blend and then add to the ...

My adaptation. In a large pot bring to a boil: I diced green pepper 1/2 bunch of celery ~large chunks 1 onion ~sliced 1 can tomato juice/vegetable cocktail 1 can diced tomatoes pepper chilli flakes to taste Bring to a good boil and let rest. Add some fresh basil. If this step can be done the day before the flavours intensify. In a large stock pot bring 8 cups water, to a boil with: 5 potatoes ~peeled and cubed 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs ~ cut each into 3 strips 1 bag mini carrots 1/4 bunch of celery ~chopped lots of pepper Cook until potatoes are JUST cooked and drain (reserve liquid for soup stock in another recipe). In a large casserole (or crock pot), pour 1/2 of tomato mixture. Pour potato/chicken mixture on top and finish with the rest of the tomato mixture. Bake at 300 for 1 hour covered. Top with your favourite cheese and broil until cheese is melted. Serve with warm bread on a cold day. "Bon Appetit!"

This recipe appealed to Judy who is currently on a squash kick, but not being a big squash fan, Ididn't expect much. This was lovely. She loved it even more than the squash I stuffed with marshmallows a couple weeks ago! I will give you the easy way and at the end, give you a quick "presentation" idea we did. So peel and seed the squash (we used a butternut but the recipe actually called for acorn). Dice and boil cubes. Drain squash and mash. Now for each squash you have used add: 3 tbsp of brown sugar 1 tbsp butter/margarine 1/2 tsp grated orange rind 3 tbsp orange juice Mash and bake in oven at 350. Top with toasted nuts (they called for pecans, I used almonds....whatever) What we did was hollow out the Squash and used the shell as a serving dish. It looked lovely on the table. "Bon Appetit!"

4 cups diced rhubarb Place in a lightly greased square or rectangular cake pan. *I used a mixture of fresh and frozen. 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp cornstarch In a saucepan cook until mixture is clear and thick. Pour over rhubarb in dish. 1/2 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup rolled oats 1 cup melted butter Combine and pour over rhubarb. Bake for 1 hour at 350. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Makes 10 servings. "Bon Appetit!"

I wanted to make something different and still easy for my family for breakfast this Sunday.  It doesn't get much easier than this.  It's a great idea for when you are having a bunch of people coming for breakfast and you want to serve pancakes, but don't want to stand at the stove all day.  I hope you enjoy it.  We did! Yields:  6 servings Ingredients : 2 cups pancake mix (don't use the just-add-water kind) 1 1/2 cups milk 1 egg 1tbsp vegetable oil 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon Generous 1 cup fresh or frozen berries (or 1/2 sliced bananas and 1/2 chocolate chips) butter, maple syrup and/or powdered sugar Directions: In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, milk, egg, oil and cinnamon just until blended.  It's OK if the batter is still lumpy! Fold in berries.  Pour into a generously greased 9 x 13" pan.  Bake at 400F for 12-15 minutes or until golden.  Serve with deserved toppings.