Mommarie's Pocket Burgers

My Mom has made these and our family enjoys them!

Brown 2 lbs Hamburger and
1 med chopped Onion in a skillet.

Brown above ingredients together.

1 Can Tomato paste, can of Milk

1/2 t Pepper

1 t Salt

1 t Chili Powder
3 TB Honey
Hot Sauce or Salsa

Add above to browned hamburger. Mix, set aside.

This mixture will be thick like a sloppy joe topping. Can also use Taco Seasoning if you want.

~Dough~

1 C warm water

1 pkg. or 1 1/2 teaspoons dry active yeast

Dissolve-add 1 TB Honey-Let sit for 1 min. Add 3 TB Salad Oil (or Canola)

1 t Salt

3 C Flour (about)

To make dough. Knead for 5 min. divide into 12 equal peices. Cover. Let sit 5 min.

Roll dough out in rounds-add wedge of cheese-about 1/2 inch thick. Top with about 1/4 C Hamburger mixture. Fold edges up to close. Place folded side down on ungreased cookie sheet. (So cheese wedge is at top of pocket). Bake 350 Degrees-Half hour or 'til browned.

You can also use pizza dough.

Enjoy!

K.J.V.

Mommarie's/Grandmarie's Edible Play-Dough

This Edible Play-Dough is super healthy for you!...You may play with your food before you eat it! :-)

1 C Peanut Butter

1/2 C Powdered Milk

1/4 C Wheat Germ or Bran Flakes

1/4 C Honey

Stir together. If sticky add more Powdered milk. Decorate with Raisins or Craisins.

Servings: 4

Enjoy!

K.J.V.

After-School Carrot Cookies

1/2 cup boiling water

1/2 cup raisins

1 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup shortening

1 egg, unbeaten

1 teaspoon lemon extract

1/2 cup finely shredded raw carrot

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

Pour boiling water over raisins; soak 5 minutes; drain. Combine sugar, shortening, egg and lemon extract in mixing bowl; beat well. Stir in carrot and drained raisins. Mix together flour, baking powder and salt; add to first mixture and blend well. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

V.L.S.

Noodles Alfredo

Makes 5 or 6 servings

8 oz. wide egg noodles

1/2 c. butter

1/2 c. half & half

1 c. Parmesan cheese, grated

1 T. parsley flakes

1/4 tsp. salt

Dash pepper

Cook noodles as directed on package. While noodles cook, heat butter and half & half in saucepan over low heat until butter is melted. Stir in cheese, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper; keep warm over low heat.

Return drained noodles to kettle. Pour sauce over noodles, stirring gently until noodles are well coated.

V.L.S.

Missouri Cookies

2 cups sugar

3 T. cocoa

1 cube butter

1/2 cup milk

1/4 tsp. salt

Mix ingredients and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in 3 cups of oats, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and 1 tsp.vanilla. Stir until quite thick, then drop by tablespoons onto waxed paper to cool.

V.L.S.

Snickerdoodles

About 6 dozen cookies.

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup shortening

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar and the eggs. Blend in flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls.

Mix 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon; roll balls in mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from baking sheet.

V.L.S.

Mommarie's Fried Rice

Cook 3 C of Rice

In a skillet, Brown 1 Pound favorite meat. (Sausage, Beef, Ham, Pork, Hot dogs, or chicken). (Set aside).

6 scrambled Eggs. (Flat like an Omlet, but not folded over, and chopped ). Cook Through. (Set aside)

Put your cooked rice in skillet. Add the below ingredients:

1-2 C Peas (frozen or fresh)

4 to 6 Green Onion Stalks. (Chopped).

Season to taste with:

Organic No-Salt

1/4 to 1/2 C (however much you prefer). Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce.

Next add your meat and eggs...

Serve warm with veggies and Sourdough Bread toast.

Enjoy!

K.J.V.