Tea Party MN

"I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I'm glad I have it," says field editor Elaine Anderson from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained TOPPING: 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 cups flaked coconut Directions In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into creamed mixture. Press into a 9-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread pineapple over crust; set aside. For topping, in a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Beat in eggs. Stir in coconut. Spread over pineapple. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting. Yield: 16 servings. Nutritional Analysis:One serving equals 192 calories, 7 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 79 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic .. more»

Recipes Pineapple Coconut Squares Recipe

Whenever I taste these rich, delicious layered bars, I think of my childhood. My parents were missionaries in Thailand, and Mother was able to get these common ingredients there - the squares reminded us of the candy bars back home. -Pam Tesh, Lexington, North Carolina. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup flaked coconut ICING: 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup baking cocoa 5 tablespoons evaporated milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa and walnuts; add to the creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Combine condensed milk and coconut; carefully spread over the hot chocolate layer. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until coconut is lightly browned. Combine icing ingredients until smooth; spread .. more»

Recipes Fudgy Coconut Squares Recipe

This sweet bread recipe has won a blue ribbon at our state fair, perhaps because the crushed pineapple and coconut give it a mild but delicious twist. It makes two loaves, so you can freeze one for a future treat. —Lois Everest, Goshen, Indiana Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened 1-1/4 cups sugar blend 2 eggs 4 egg whites 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 3 cups all-purpose flour 3-3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fat-free milk 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1 cup canned unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup flaked coconut Directions In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar blend until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, egg whites and lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in the blueberries, pineapple, pecans and coconut. Transfer to two 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes .. more»

Recipes Blueberry Quick Bread Recipe

My aunt came up with this recipe, and I tweaked it to fit my family's tastes. I think they like it so much because of the sage—it brings a totally different flavor to the dish. —Lysa Davis, Pine Bluff, Arkansas Ingredients 2 cans (9-3/4 ounces each) chunk white chicken, drained 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, drained 1 can (15 ounces) sliced carrots, drained 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sliced potatoes, drained 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 packages (15 ounces each) refrigerated pie pastry 1 tablespoon butter, melted Directions In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Line two 9-in. pie plates with bottom crusts. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit tops of pies; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry; brush with butter. Cover and freeze one potpie for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining potpie .. more»

Recipes Chicken Potpies Recipe

This healthier version of her bacon chicken Alfredo offers all the creamy comfort, and rich homey flavor of the original, but slashes calories, cholesterol and sodium. —Irene Sullivan, Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat fettuccine 8 bacon strips, chopped 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 cups 2% milk 1 cup half-and-half cream 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Directions Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook chicken and garlic in butter over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; remove and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Add cream and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. .. more»

Recipes Makeover Bacon Chicken Alfredo Recipe

We were served this meatless entree while visiting friends in Maryland. We took the recipe with us when we left and have since added a few more ingredients which make it even better. Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 jar (16 ounces) roasted garlic Alfredo or Parmesan and mozzarella pasta sauce 12 no-cook lasagna noodles 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese or feta cheese 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon each dried oregano, parsley flakes and basil Directions In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, rosemary, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add the artichokes, spinach and mushrooms. Reduce .. more»

Recipes Artichoke Spinach Lasagna Recipe