Howell Happenings

Jackson Hole

2010-09-26T22:44:00.001-07:00

Thanks to everyone who made the Jackson Hole trip wonderful and memorable. I have uploaded several pictures to the picasaweb site that I took that may be of interest (particularly to Greg and Meredith).

(Shalaun)

Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad

2009-11-27T16:42:00.000-08:00

Here is the recipe I used for the jello at Thanksgiving!

1 1/2 c crushed pretzel (I used a generous 2 cups)

4 1/2 tbs white sugar (I used 4)

3/4 c butter melted (I used a little more to keep my extra pretzels moist)

1 c white sugar

2 - 8oz. pkgs. of cream cheese

1 - 8oz. container frozen whipped topping thawed (I didn't use it all)

1 - 6oz. pkg strawberry flavored gelatin

2 c boiling water

1 - 16oz. pkg frozen strawberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
In a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water. Mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.

Leave plenty of time between layers so they set up well. Make sure gelatin isn't too hot when you add it to the cream cheese mixture.

We had a great time with you all! Thanks . . . Steph

Coming To A City Near You

2009-11-18T19:20:00.000-08:00

Maggie Howell

A Limited Time Engagement

November 21-29, 2009

Family History

2009-11-04T11:27:00.000-08:00

posted by RayDean (like that's a surprise, given the topic...)

I just wanted to share the link for the web page I've been working on for Grandma and Grandpa Howell. It's www.rayandmary.web44.net and if you get a chance to look at it, I'd love some feedback.

If you check the Inventory and click on a name, there are links to stories and pictures and all kinds of neat stuff. Well, at least I think it's neat. :)

Love you all!

Banana Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

2009-09-21T21:52:00.000-07:00

Submitted by X

This is a Martha Stewart recipe I found on MSN that sounded really good. I tried it out and they are delicious! They are more of a cakey cookie, so if you don't like that then best not try these...or better yet, try them and start liking cakey cookies!

1 cup(s) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup(s) whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon(s) coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
3/4 cup(s) (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
1/2 cup(s) packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup(s) (about 1 large) mashed ripe banana
1 cup(s) old-fashioned rolled oats
8 ounce(s) semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped into 1/4-inch chunks
1/2 cup(s) (about 2 ounces) coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together flours, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugars into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low. Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined. Mix in banana. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined. Stir in oats, chocolate chunks, and walnuts.

Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden brown and just set, 12 to 13 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool completely. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers up to 2 days.

Pictures

2009-09-10T21:29:00.000-07:00

Posted by X

I have added an album to Picasa with pictures from our wedding reception and after the ceremony. There are lots of cute pictures of your kids on there! I have a CD of all the pictures plus copyright release so if you want to get prints of any of them, just let me know!

We hope you like them!

Breakfast Casserole

2009-09-10T17:23:00.001-07:00

Posted by Mer

Andi, I just remembered you wanted the recipe to the breakfast casserole we made for the temple dedication breakfast. Here it is:

1/2 c butter

1 dozen eggs

2 T milk

1 lb ham/bacon/sausage

1 lb Ore Ida Hash Browns

2 cups grated cheese

Salt and Pepper

Melt butter in 9x13 pan then add potatoes and stir. Beat eggs until foamy, then add salt and pepper. Pour eggs over potatoes and add meat (pre-cooked). Sprinkle cheese on top, then press down. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

RD's Wheat Bread recipe

2009-09-10T14:02:00.000-07:00

This is a combination of Mom's wheat bread recipe, and my neighbor's, who ran a bread company for a little while. Good stuff! Especially with homemade peach or blackberry jam!

2 T. yeast
1/2 C. warm water
5 C. hot water
about 12 C. whole wheat flour
2 T. salt
2/3 C. oil
2/3 C. honey
1/2 C. potato flakes
1/2 C. gluten (This makes the bread soft, so don't leave it out!)

Mix yeast and warm water to activate. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine hot water and 7 C. of wheat flour. Mix thoroughly.

Add salt, oil, and honey. (Tip: Measure the oil first, then use the same measuring cup for the honey. The oiled cup lets the honey slip right out!) Mix thoroughly.

Add potato flakes and gluten. Mix thoroughly.

Add yeast mixture and -- you guessed it! -- mix thoroughly.

Add flour slowly (1/2 C. or 1 C. at at time) while mixing, until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. (Tip: Breadmaking is an art, not a science, so don't worry about exact amounts of flour. The important thing is the dough pulling away from the bowl. The amount of flour will vary depending on things like the weather.) Knead 5-10 minutes. Divide the dough into four pieces.

Using a rolling pin, roll each piece just enough to get air bubbles to pop out the sides of the dough. (This helps prevent air pockets or holes in your bread.) Fold rolled dough into thirds. Roll lightly again, and fold in thirds again. Repeat (total of three times). Shape dough into a loaf, and place, seam down, in a lightly-sprayed bread pan. Cover with a dry towel and let rise until bread is about an inch above the top of the pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Variations: Sprinkle treats on the bread each time you roll it out, and fold/roll the goodies up into the loaf. Try diced apples and/or raisins, cinnamon, sunflower / flax / pumpkin seeds, chocolate chips, grated sharp cheddar cheese & ranch dressing powder, or whatever else sounds good. (No, Dad, don't try all these things together at the same time...) My favorite treat breads are apple and/or raisin with cinnamon sugar, and the cheese bread.

Remember, whole wheat is good for you! :) Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I am NOT responsible for extra trips you make to the bathroom if your body is not used to whole wheat, and you can't resist eating an entire loaf of this yummy bread right off the bat. :)

EASY EASY Chicken Recipe

2009-09-10T11:54:00.000-07:00

CHICKEN POTATO BAKE

Submitted by Mer

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 60 min

4 chicken pieces (1.5 lbs)

4 large potatoes cut into wedges

1/4 c Zesty Italien Dressing (liquid)

1/4 c Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken and potatoes in a 13x9 baking dish. Pour dressing over chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 1 hour or until chicken is cooked thoroughly. Makes 4 servings.

Note: Adjust amount of Italien dressing and parmesan cheese for your own preferences. Leftovers can be freshened up with more dressing.