Swiss Chard HMMM!!!

We received our 2nd Bountiful Basket today and I can't believe all the stuff. Its so nice not to have to go to the store to get produce. We received swiss chard this time in our basket and intrigued I decided we were going to experiment with dinner tonight. I'm trying two different recipes (Sautéed Swiss Chard Ribs with Cream and Pasta and Sauteed Swiss Chard ) I will post later if they turned out and I will post the recipes if the dishes were acceptable by my kids. Thank heavens Lance is not home he would Freak (LOL) My meat and potato guy :) doesn't like to step out of the box........

Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight

I entered this recipe to Taste of Home (one of my favorite magazines). And they published it in there hardbound cookbook. This is so good and really great for those barbeque's coming up and family gatherings. It serves a lot and taste so good. Kind of like a chocolate chip cheesecake. There are several recipes similar but use a butter crust or graham cracker crust. This is so easy and the results are obvious when you bring the dish back empty. http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Chocolate-Chip-Cookie-Delight

Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight

15 Servings

Prep: 35 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3 cups cold milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Chopped nuts and chocolate curls, optional

Directions

Let cookie dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in 1-3/4 cups whipped topping. Spread over crust.
In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate curls if desired.
Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight until firm. Yield: 15 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without nuts and chocolate curls) equals 365 calories, 17 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 329 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
https://sites.google.com/site/windleyfamilyprintablerecipes/chocolate-chip-cookie-delight

This is a recipe I found on Real Mom kitchen blog/website. (http://realmomkitchen.com/) Me and Madison decided we needed to make some cookies and deliver them to some friends who maybe needed a little cheering up. I love love love this website. It is like my own personal recipe box. So many fun recipes I just want to bake my little heart out but can't put the pounds on so every now and then I will be experimenting with these wonderful recipes. I'll have to run forever on the treadmill tonight to make up for the amount of cookies I ate today but they were so good and so easy. My kind of recipe.

Easy Sugar Cookies

2 3/4 C all-purpose flour
1 t baking soda
1/2 t baking powder
1 cup butter, SOFTENED
1 1/2 C white sugar
1 egg
1 t vanilla extract

(** I added a dash of salt to enhance flavor)

1. Preheat to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet tow minutes before removing to cool on wire racks. (I think it made around 2-3 dozen)

Frosting

1/2 cup butter; room temp
1/2 cup shortening
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
4 cups powdered sugar
5 Tbsp milk (** I used whipping cream)
food coloring (if desired)
(** I added a tsp of almond extract also)
For frosting combine butter and shortening until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and salt. Add powdered sugar in 1-2 cup increments until combined, then add milk & mix until smooth and spreading consistency. Spread over cooled cookie.

https://sites.google.com/site/windleyfamilyprintablerecipes/easy-sugar-cookies

First Bountiful Basket in Grace

Today was the first Bountiful
Baskets in Grace.WOW what an organization.We received
some great stuff this time. Pineapple,oranges,broccoli,apples,bananas,yams,blackberries,
strawberries, lettuce,onion,tomatoes,squash & corn


I'm truly amazed at all the volunteers.
Over all I believe it was a great first
time with all the problems
(Late truck due to bad weather, No baskets)
All the volunteers stepped up and
we got it done. Hopefully it run alot smoother next time. :)

These are some pictures of the Veggies I received this time and the Bread and cookies. YUM! YUM! YUM!

Bountiful Baskets Honey Whole Wheat Bread

This is the nutritional facts for the Honey Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients:
100% whole wheat flour, water, honey, salt, yeast, cultured yeast, vinegar

1 slice per serving:
calories 50

calories from fat 0
total fat 0 g.
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 90 mg
total carbohydrates 10 g
dietary fiber 1 g
sugars 1g
protein 3 g

Bountiful Baskets in Grace

I was so excited to hear that the Bountiful Baskets was here in Grace. Saturday is our first drop off and can't wait to see what I get I will be posting some pictures of the items I receive and hopefully some great recipes to try with the items. Bountifulbaskets.org