Pammie's Sunday Pasta

This no fuss dish will allow you to enjoy  an easy, comforting, relaxing Sunday with family and friends.

The recipe for my pasta dish is as follows:

In a large skillet brown 1 lb. sausage, 1 lb. mushrooms and 1 bunch chopped asparagus, cook until browned. While browning in another pot cook 1/2 box of your favorite pasta, drain add to sausage mixture add 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 T. chopped garlic, and 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese. Heat until cheese starts to melt.

The Lunch Lady :)

Pammie's Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

As fall is getting closer, i think of pumpkins  and am reminded of my love for pumpkin bread. I made up this recipe today and decided to create a family favorite, Whoopie pies. They are easy, delicious and a treat for all. Enjoy!

My recipe for Pammie's Pumpkin Whoopie Pies:

In a large bowl mix together a small can of pumpkin, 2 eggs, 1 c. brown sugar, 1 t. baking soda, 1 t. baking powder, 1 t. salt, 2 c. flour, 2 t. pumpkin pie spice, 2 t. vanilla, mix well and place into greased muffin tins. Makes 12 muffins/cupcakes. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Cool and slice in half.

In a bowl combine 1/2 stick crisco, 2 t. vanilla, 1 t. butter, 1/4 c. water and enough powdered sugar to create a creamy frosting. Spread between muffin layers. Place on a beautiful plate and serve. 

 The Lunch Lady :)

Pammie's Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

I have never found the perfect banana bread recipe until I made this one up today. It is moist and delicious. Great for an afternoon snack. Hope you try the recipe.

Pammie's Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe is as follows:

In a large bowl add 8 small bananas, 1&1/4 c. dark brown sugar, mix until creamy, add 1/2 c. oil, 2 eggs and mix; add 2&1/4 c. flour, 1 box instant vanilla pudding, 1 t. vanilla, 1 t. baking soda, 1 t. baking powder, 1 t. salt, mix together and stir in 1 pkg dark chocolate chips. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans, bake in a 350 degree oven for about 35-40 minutes or until chopstick comes out clean. 

Serve warm with a glass of milk.

Serving options. Crumble cake and press into ball shape, freeze and dip into melted white chocolate, roll in crushed vanilla wafers. Great treat to serve for the holidays. 

Enjoy!

The Lunch Lady :)

Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes

I made these cupcakes for a friend's birthday tonight. They were so yummy and pretty. 

Recipe for Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes:

Mix together 2 sticks softened butter and 3 c. sugar, add 4 eggs and beat until fluffy. Add the following and mix until smooth; 3 c. flour, 1 T. baking soda, 1/2 t. salt, 3/4 c. cocoa powder, 1 1/2 c. hot coffee, 1 box instant vanilla pudding, 4 oz. applesauce, and 1 1/4 c. light sour cream. Pour into greased muffin tins and bake in a 350 degree oven for 18-22 minutes. Cool and frost with the following ganache recipe.

Recipe for ganache:

In a large glass bowl add a bag of peeled Hershey kisses, pour over 3/4 c. heavy cream and 1/4 c. hot coffee, stir until mixture is smooth, cool, add 1 container marscapone cheese and 1 c. smooth peanut butter. Place into a plastic bag, put in fridge until mixture is cold. Pipe into cupcakes and sprinkle with gold decorating sugar.

Enjoy! Not only are these cupcakes pretty, but they are delicious.

The Lunch Lady :)

Saturday Brunch

Saturday morning in our house is slow and quiet. I usually try and making something hearty for us to eat by mid-morning. Today I made an old favorite. I hope you try it.

My recipe is as follows:

Open Face Turkey Sandwich

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a cookie sheet place 4 slices of bread or English muffins, top with sliced turkey, garden fresh sliced tomatoes and top with homemade cheese sauce, see recipe below. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Broil until cheese sauce is golden. Enjoy!

Homemade Cheese Sauce Recipe:

In a saucepan over a medium heat place 2 T butter, melt and add 2 T flour, stir well add enough milk to thin slightly, add 2 pieces American cheese, 2 pieces Swiss cheese and 2 T Parmesan cheese, add salt and pepper to taste. 

When you remove sandwich from oven top with an over easy egg or dunky egg as my husband calls them.

I hope your family enjoys this recipe as much as mine does.

The Lunch Lady :)

Beef Stroganoff w/ a Twist

I hope you try this different version of an old classic. 

My recipe is as follows:

Cook 1 pkg of egg noodles, drain and set aside.

In a large skillet brown, 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion, and 1 pkg mushrooms, add the following over low heat: 4 chopped tomatoes, 6 chopped basil leaves, 1 sprig chopped rosemary, 4 oz ricotta, 4 oz sour cream, salt ad pepper to taste, 1 squeeze of ketchup, 1 dash of steak sauce, and 1 t minced garlic, heat for 5 minutes. Add noodles and stir. Serve in a bowl and top with shredded cheese is you prefer.

The Lunch Lady :)

Berrygood Lowfat Muffins

Today I made some delicious lowfat muffins. I hope you try this recipe.

My recipe is as follows:

In a large bowl add 2 1/4 c all purpose flour, 1/2 c brown sugar, 2 small containers applesauce, 2 eggs, 1 t baking soda, 1 t baking powder, 1 t salt and 1/2 pkg frozen mixed berries. Mix well and top with streusel topping.

Recipe for streusel topping:

In a bowl combine 1/2 c brown sugar, 1 c oatmeal, 1 t pumpkin pie spice, and 3 t softened butter. Mix until crumbled, sprinkle over muffins before baking.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

The Lunch Lady :)