Saturday, August 14, 2010

OREO PUDDING POPS

It's back to school time and time to come up with after school snacks. Here is one that my kidos loved. I apologize that there is no picture, they were devoured before I had the chance to take one.
Oreo Pudding Pops
INGREDIENTS FOR 9 POPS:
1 Pkg. (3.9 oz.) Jell-o Chocolate Instant Pudding
2 C. Milk
6 Oreo Cookies
½ C. Thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping
INSTRUCTIONS:
Beat pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Place cookies in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Use rolling pin to crush cookies. Add cookies and Cool Whip to pudding; stir just until blended. Spoon into 9 (3-oz.) paper or plastic cups. Insert wooden pop stick or plastic spoon into each for handle. Freeze 5 hours or until firm.

I found this recipe on the Kraft Foods websight.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

New England Baked Beans

New England Baked Beans
INGREDIENTS FOR 12 SERVINGS:
1 Lb. Dried Great Northern Beans
1 Lb. Sliced Bacon Strips, Chopped
2 Lg. Onions, Chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
2 C. Ketchup
1½ C. Packed Dark Brown Sugar
1/3 C. Molasses
1/3 C. Maple Syrup
¼ C. Worcestershire Sauce
½ tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Ground Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add enough water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven; add 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are almost tender.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Sauté onions in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, syrup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid; place in an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in onion mixture and bacon. Cover and bake at 300° for 2-1/2 hours or until beans are tender and reach desired consistency, stirring every 30 minutes. Add reserved cooking liquid as needed.