Mrs Todd

2009-10-13T20:57:00.000-07:00

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2009-10-13T20:14:00.000-07:00

Fruit Dip and Vegetable Dip

2009-10-09T15:37:00.000-07:00

If you're not sure you like fruits or vegetables try these dips and you'll become a fruit and vegetable lover!

1 container Fruit flavored yogurt - strawberry or lime are good
6 oz. Cool Whip
Defrost Cool Whip. Stir container of yogurt into Cool Whip. May garnish with lemon or lime zest, sliced strawberries or sliced kiwi fruit.
Yogurt flavors that work well are strawberry, lemon, lime, orange or raspberry.
Possible Fruits to Dip
apples, bananas, pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe,
strawberries

Vegetable Dip

8 oz. Sour Cream
½ tsp. Bon Appetite Seasoning
½ tsp. Garlic Salt
½ tsp. Dill Seasoning
Mix ingredients together and refrigerate for at least l hour to blend flavors.
Possible Vegetable to Dip:
carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, green pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, small tomatoes

Quick Pizza

2009-10-09T15:33:00.000-07:00

There's nothing better than pizza especially when you can make it fast and easy. This is a great recipe for when you have friends over or you just want a quick snack.

1 tube refrigerator biscuits
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
¼ cup pizza sauce

Possible Toppings:

Pepperoni
Cooked sausage
Green pepper
Olives
Onion
Mushrooms

Heat oven to 400 degrees

Flatten or roll out individual biscuits to approximately 4 inches in diameter. Place on cookie sheet which has been greased or covered with foil or parchment paper. Spread pizza sauce on each biscuit and top with grated cheese. Place additional toppings on top of cheese as desired.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Cheesy Biscuits

2009-10-09T15:25:00.000-07:00

These biscuits are to die for especially when they are warm and the cheese is melted and the garlic butter is filling the air with that delicious aroma.

1 ¾ cup flour
2 ½ teas. Baking powder
¾ teas. Salt
1/3 cup shortening
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
¾ cup milk

2 Tbsp. margarine, melted
1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Heat oven to 450 degrees.
Sift dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Cut shortening into the flour mixture until the size of peas. Add cheese and mix well. Add milk and mix only until the flour is moistened. Form mixture into a ball and place it on a lightly floured counter. Knead lightly 8 to 10 times. Roll dough out until 1 inch thick. Cut biscuits with biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Mix melted margarine and garlic powder. Brush the tops of the biscuits with butter mixture as soon as they are taken from the oven.

Buttermilk Pancakes

2009-10-06T20:42:00.000-07:00

Do you like light fluffy pancakes? Then my grandmother's recipe is just perfect!

Small Batch
1 egg
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp. oil
1 cup flour, unsifted
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. tsp. salt

Stir eggs until well mixed. Add buttermilk and oil. Mix well. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt together. Add to egg mixture and stir just until mixed. Mixture will be slightly lumpy. Place small amount of margarine on griddle or in frying pan. When margarine is melted, drop small amounts of batter in pan and cook until bubbly. Turn pancakes over and cook until done.

Seven Layer Dip

2009-10-06T19:53:00.000-07:00

This is a yummy recipe for chips and dip. The mix of flavors is just right. ENJOY!

1 can refried beans, 16 oz.
1/4 cup salsa
2 cups sour cream
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 tomato
2-3 green onions
4 Tbsp. olives

Optional:
2 avocodo
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. salsa

Tortilla chips

Mix refried beans and salsa together. Spread on serving plate. If using optional avocado layer mash avocado then add lemon juice and salsa. Spread on top of bean mixture. Mix sour cream and taco seasoning. Carefully spread sour cream mixture on top of bean mixture/avocado mixture. Sprinkle cheese evenly over sour cream mixture. Sprinkle tomatoes, green onions, and olives over cheese layer.

French Apple Dessert

2009-10-06T19:24:00.000-07:00

Nothing says Fall like apple dessert!

1 can apple pie filling (21 oz.)
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg

Topping
1 cup Bisquick baking mix
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 Tbsp. margarine

Place apple pie filling, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a 9 x 9 pan. Mix well.

Topping

Mix Bisquick, nuts and brown sugar. Cut-in margarine until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle on top of apple mixture.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

To cook in microwave place in round glass pan. Cover with plastic wrap folding over one edge to vent. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes on full power.

2009-10-06T19:18:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that it has been so long since I made a posting. Time flies when your having fun! We have been busy reviewing the basics of cooking and trying new recipes. so far the students have LOVED what we have made. Look for the recipes on the side bar according to the class. Have fun making them at home as well as at school

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

2009-08-31T15:32:00.000-07:00

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup peanut butter
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. Salt
3 ½ cup flour
2 tsp. Soda
60 Hershey Chocolate Kisses

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Line a cookie sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine shortening and peanut butter. Cream shortening mixture and sugars. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla to milk and add to shortening mixture, mix well. Combine flour, soda and salt. Add to Shortening mixture and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls or roll into walnut-sized balls and place on prepared cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork or the bottom of a glass dipped in flour or sugar.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Press a Hershey Kiss into each cookie as soon as cookies are removed from oven.
Makes 6 dozen cookies for full recipe.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2009-08-31T15:22:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Full Recipe
1 cup Shortening
1 cup Brown sugar
½ cup White sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 Eggs
2 ½ cup Flour
1 tsp. Baking soda
1 tsp. Salt
2 cups Chocolate Chips
1 cup Nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Cream shortening, brown sugar and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and then vanilla. Beat well. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to shortening and sugar mixture. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips by hand. Drop by rounded spoonful onto and ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.

2009-08-31T14:21:00.000-07:00

It's the second week of school and all my students are eagerly anticipating when they will be able to get in the kitchens and cook. the most common question I hear is "When are we going to cook?" The answer is next week! However, this week we are going to be reviewing measuring techniques sooooooo with your help and directions I will make cookies for you to sample.

FACS Exploration

Schedule Week 2 August 31 - September 4

Monday - Kitchen Plan and Abbreviations
Tuesday - Small Equipment
Wednesday - Measurement Review - COOKIES
Thursday - Treasure Hunt or "Where are the dish towels"
Friday - Work Plan and Job responsibilities

2009-08-31T13:59:00.000-07:00

It's the second week of school and all my students are eagerly anticipating when they will be able to get in the kitchens and cook. the most common question I hear is "When are we going to cook?" The answer is next week! However, this week we are going to be reviewing measuring techniques sooooooo with your help and directions I will make cookies for you to sample. This will definitely not be like the peanut butter sandwich!

Food and Nutrition
Schedule for Week 2 August 31 to September 4

Monday - Food Borne Illness
Tuesday - Food Borne Illness
Wednesday - Measurement Review COOKIES
Thursday - Treasure Hunt or Where are the dish towels?
Friday - Work Plan and Job responsibilities

Schedule for Week 1 August 24 -28

2009-08-26T15:17:00.001-07:00

Monday Orientation

Tuesday Intro. Kitchen Safety, assign binders

Wednesday Safety in the Kitchen

Thursday Sanitation

Friday Safety Search

Assignments:

*Disclosure signed & returned Due Friday, Aug 28

*Class Fee $5 due Tuesday, Sept.1

*Recipe folder due Tuesday, Sept. 1

Schedule for Week 1 Aug. 24 - 28

2009-08-26T14:53:00.000-07:00

Monday Orientation
Tuesday Intro. Kitchen Safety, assign binders
Wednesday Safety in the Kitchen
Thursday Safety Posters
Friday Sanitation

Assignments:
*Disclosure signed & returned Due Friday
*Class Fee $10 due Tuesday, Sept.1
*Recipe folder due Tuesday, Sept. 1

Welcome back to school!

2009-08-26T14:37:00.000-07:00

It has been great to welcome my students back for a new school year. I am so excited about the terrific students I have. We will have an exciting time together as we learn about food and how it affects our health as well as how to prepare lots of yummy recipes.

I'm learning to blog

2009-06-18T08:36:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog. I'm excited to start a blog for all of my FACS classes. I hope you have fun following my classes and the things that we learn and do. You can also check here for assignments and recipes we're making. Hope you have a great year!