Katey's Kitchen

Choc-Oat-Chip Cookies

December 20th, 2011 Posted in Chocolate, Cookies, Desserts Tags: Chocolate Chips, Cookies, Oatmeal, Picnic

1 cup butter, soft

1 1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 Tbl milk

2 tsp vanilla

1 3/4 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 1/2 cups oatmeal (uncooked)

2 cups chocolate chips

1 cup nuts (optional)

 

~Preheat oven to 375

~Beat butter and sugars until creamy

~Add eggs, milk and vanilla, beat well

~Add flour, baking soda and salt, mix well

~Stir in oats, chocolate chips and nuts, mix well

~Drop by tablespoon onto cookie sheet

~Bake for 9 – 10 minutes for chewy and 12 – 13 miuntes for crispy 

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Deviled Eggs

December 20th, 2011 Posted in Appetizers Tags: Easy, Eggs, Heavy Cream, Mayonnaise, Picnic

8 small hard boiled eggs

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tsp heavy cream

2 tsp cider vinegar

2 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

Paprika

 

~Cut eggs in half lengthwise, remove yolks carefully

~Rinse whites under cold water, place upside down on paper towel to drain

~Process (or smash with fork) egg yolks until smooth

~Add mayonnaise, heavy cream, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper and blend until smooth and fluffy

~Turn egg whites right side up and fill each with a spoonful of yolk mixture

~Sprinkle filled eggs lightly with paprika

~Chill for at least 2 hours before serving

 

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Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes

December 20th, 2011 Posted in Potatoes, Sides Tags: Cheese, Crock Pot, Easy, Picnic, Potatoes

6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1 cup cheddar cheese

1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped

10 mushrooms, thinly sliced

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp salt 

 

~Lightly grease crock pot pan

~Alternate layers of potatoes, onion, cheese, parsley and mushrooms in pan

~In small bowl combine remaining ingredients; pour over potato layer

~Cover and cook on low for 7 – 9 hours or on high for 3 – 4 hours

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