Saturday, October 24, 2009

Rice Pudding

I love rice pudding, and this is the real thing, real pudding with rice!

3 c. cooked rice
1/2 c. sugar - you can add more if you like it more sweet
2 T. cornstarch
1/4 t. salt
5 c. milk - 2%
2 egg yokes
1 T. vanilla

We had stir-fry for supper so this is the leftover rice, about 3 cups


put the sugar, salt and cornstarch in a small bowl and mix it together


add 5 cups milk to rice, then add the sugar mix slowly while stirring


stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture thickens and boils,
boil for one minute


Separate two eggs, keeping the yokes

You could save the whites for a supper healthy omelet for tomorrow's breakfast


Slightly blend the yokes with a fork


Now add hot milk/rice mixture to egg yokes,
a little bit at a time, constantly stirring, I did about 2 cups worth


Then pour the egg yoke mixture back into the pot, stirring constantly

Bring the pudding back to a boil and boil for 1 minute,
Stirring constantly


Remove from heat and add vanilla


Stir in vanilla


And Voila, you have amazingly creamy rice pudding


Great served warm with cinnamon and sugar,
also great served cold with strawberries (it is a Craven Family tradition)

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Cranberry Apricot Turkey Roast

Butterball Turkey Breast Roast, 3 lb
1/2 c. apricot jam
2 c. hot water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1/4 c. craisins
1/4 c. chopped dried apricots


Spray Crock-Pot with non-stick cooking spray


1/2 c. apricot jam, hot water and bouillon cubes, mix together


Dried apricots and craisins


place turkey breast roast in Crock-Pot and pour apricot jam/bouillon mixture over it


Cook in Crock-Pot on low for 4-5 hours, basting several times


then remove string mesh and slice into 4 large slices


put back in Crock-Pot and sprinkle with dried fruit, cook for another 3 hours


Slice turkey and garnish with apricots and craisins from the broth

I am sure you could cut down on the cooking time, this is just how long I cooked it