Saturday, June 27, 2009

Haystacks!

I know everyone probably knows how to make haystacks and loves them! I have a variation on the gravy that makes it so delicious!

Rice.......cook more than you think because it makes great leftovers!

Gravy...........3 cans cream of chicken soup with milk or water to thin it to preference. Warm and then add chunks of cooked chicken, or canned chicken x2. Seasonings pepper, garlic, onion salt if desired. After sauce and chicken is warm at the last minute add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and stir constantly until dissolved and warm. Do not overcook because the sweetened milk will burn.

Toppings:
Grated cheese, olives, green onions, green bellpepper, pineapple, coconut, chinese crunchy noodles (these are our favorites)


I thought it would be fun to have you share your favorite toppings in our comments.
(I also like garbanzo beans, water chestnuts cut up, and almonds)

Eclair Cake

4 large eggs
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups milk
3 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (16 ounce) container whipped topping

Preheat oven to 400*F (205*C). Grease a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan. Whisk eggs in a small bowl and set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter in water. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and beat in eggs all at one time, continue beating until smooth.
Spread in prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool.
Combine cream cheese and milk, beating until smooth. Add pudding, one package at a time. Spoon over cooled shell. Spread with whipped topping and drizzle with crackle chocolate topping or Butterfinger crumbles or toffee bits etc. Chill at least one hour before serving.


This is my favorite dessert!

Cauliflower Marranca

1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 lg. head cauliflower (in flower pieces)
3 c. cooked brown rice or millet
2 1/2 c. grated cheese (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
garlic and basil per preference
Salt and pepper
Saute mushrooms and onion in butter then add lemon juice. Next add cauliflower with garlic, basil, salt and pepper and saute. Salt and butter the cooked brown rice or millet. Combine everything. Bake covered 1/2 hour at 350 degrees.


Vegetarian meal my Mom used to make. It has alot of flavors going on and can be a real party in your mouth. I use it as a side dish to fish usually. Really healthy unless you go crazy with your cheese!