Patty 's Blog

Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas

2008-06-21T19:51:26Z

I made this just tonight and was GREAT and the husband loved it as well and not to mention...easy to make.

1 can Ca,pbell's Cheddar Cheese Soup

1/2 cup milk

2 cups diced cooked chicken

1/2 cup Pace Chunky Salsa

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

8 flour tortillas (8 inch)

Mix soup and milk. until smooth creamy

Mix 2 tablespoons of soup mixture, chicken, salsa, chilies and mix together.

Pread about 1/3 cup of mixture down center of of each tortilla. Roll tortillas around filling and place seam-side down in greased 3-quart shallow bakin dish.

Pour remaining soup mixture over enchiladas and cover. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Hope you enjoy as much as we did!

Blueberry Lemonade

2008-06-16T14:32:54Z

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

2 cup water

1 pint fresh blueberries

1-1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 10 big lemons, including pulp but not seeds)

First make a simple syrup by combining 1 cup sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the mixture boils. Lower the heat and allow the syrup to simmer for another minute.

Remove from heat and let cool. In a blender or food processor, puree the blueberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar.

In a pitcher, combine the cooled syrup, lemon juice and blueberry puree.

To serve: pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup of base into a glass and fill with water.

Makes 12 servings.

Baked Cabbage Casserole

2008-06-14T21:33:18Z

1 large head of cabbage (chopped)

1 medium onion (chopped)

1 can cream of mushroom soup

3 tablespoon butter

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup water

Ritz crackers

Boil onion in water for 15 minutes. Add cabbage and salt and cook 15 minutes longer, or until tender. Add more water if necessary.

Arrange a layer of onions and cabbage in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Add layer soup diluted with vegetable water.

Dot with butter and add salt and pepper to taste. Repeat another layer. Top with cracker crumbs. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Whatchama-call it-cake

2008-06-14T21:24:49Z

Crust:

1 cup flour (plain)

1 cup pecans (crushed)

1 stick butter

Mix together and press in pie plate. Bake at 325 degrees until brown. Cool completely.

Filling:

1 8 ounce package cream cheese

1 can Eagle Brand Milk

1 box chocolate pudding (instant)

Blend cream cheese and milk for one minute. Add chocolate pudding and blend for two minutes. Pour into cooled crust. Garnish with whipped cream (opional). Chill until ready to serve.

I did not name this and I'm not sure I would really call it a cake, but it sure it good.

Creamy Pecan Pie

2008-06-14T21:17:47Z

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup butter (softened)

pecan halves

1/3 cup pecans ( chopped)

2-8 ounce packages cream cheese (softened)

1 cup sugar

3/4 cups pecans (coarsely chopped)

1 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

Mix cracker crumbs, butter, and 1/3 cup pecans in small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons crumbs for topping. Press crumbs into bottom and sides of 9x1-1/2" pie plate: chill 20 minutes. Beat cream cheese in medium size bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.

Beat in 1 cup sugar until mixture is smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup pecans. Spoon into crust. Bake in oven at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven to wire rack. Increase oven to 350 degrees. Blend sour cream, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar,and vanilla in small bowl. Spread mixture evenly over baked filling. Return to oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Garnish with pecans halves and reserved crumbs. Chill until firm.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken

2008-06-14T20:54:43Z

Chicken, soup and rice all cook together for a slow cooker hit.

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of celery soup

1 cup white rice

Directions:

Cut chicken breasts into large chunks. Place the chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushrooms soup, cream of celery coup and the rice in a slow cooker. Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 4 hours.

Hope you enjoy.

Chicken with a twist!

2008-06-12T22:12:31Z

This is really good and easy to make-I had this last nite and the husband said it was a "keeper" so I thought I would share.

1 can Campbells Cheddar Cheese Soup

1 cup Pace Picante Sauce

1/4 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 gloves garlic, minced

1 can (8 3/4 oz) whole kernel corn, drained

1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken

4 cups hot cooked corkscrew-shaped pasta

Cook cubed chicken in medium saucepan over medium heat in 4 cups boiling water for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink, drain.

Mix soup, picante sauce, milk, garlic, cooked chicken and cooked pasta in large saucepan. Heat through.

Great with a salad and hot dinner rolls

Cowboy Strawberry Shortcake

2008-06-12T21:59:23Z

1 box yellow cake mix

1 cup milk

2 large packages frozen strawberries

1 large package vanilla pudding mix

1 large Cool Whip

1 large box strawberry Jello

Cook cake in sheet pan (9x13) until cake test shows done. Mix Jello according to directions on the box. Pour over cake. Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes; then add strawberries with juice.

Make pudding with 1 cup milk and add cool whip. Pour on cake and refrigerate.

What a treat!

Punch Bowl Cake

2008-06-12T21:50:40Z

This is a wonderful dessert and it is always served at our annual "Fish Fry" in September and is always a great hit.

1 box butter cake mix

1 large can pineapple-crushed

2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding (mix according to directions)

1 can prepared cherry pie filling

1 large Cool Whip

pecans

Cook cake follwing directions on the box. Cool. Crumble first layer of cake in botton of punch bowl, layer of pudding mix, then a layer of pineapple, a layer of pie filling, layer of cool whip, and a layer of nuts.

Repeat layers until all ingredients have been used up ending with cool whip.

Regrigerate overnight.

Yummy

Cheese Cake

2008-06-12T21:43:07Z

My favorite dessert and easy to make!

1 graham cracker pie crust

2 eggs

1- 8oz package cream cheese (room temperature)

1/2 cup sugar

1 can prepared pie filling

1 package cool whip

Beat cheese, eggs and sugar until smooth. Pour in crust and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let cool.

Add 1 can prepared pie filling. Chill. Add cool whip and chill. Keep refrigerated.

(Suggested pie filling-blueberry, cherry or strawberry)

Enjoy!

Hamburger Patties Supreme

2008-06-11T20:33:54Z

I have made this one many times when I run out of ideas for ground beef and it is a winner!

2 pounds hamburger

2 medium onions, finely chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 eggs

2 tablespoons flour plus enough to coat hamburger meat

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 cup milk

1 can Cream of Mushroom soup

Combine hamburger, onion, salt,pepper, and eggs. Mix well and shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Roll in flour and brown on both sides in oil.

Remove patties from pan and pour off all but 3 ot tablespoons of drippings. Add flour, season and mix well. Add milk and soup, stir until thick.

Place patties in casserole, add soup mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

Serve with potatoes or rice or noodles and enjoy!

Great New Cabin in the Aska Rd Adventure Area!

2008-06-06T15:34:09Z

197 Davenport Mountain Rd Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Diamond Back Ridge

Brand new cabin that is charming, comfortable & cozy!Great kitchen with granite counter tops, large & inviting master bath w/ double vanity granite counter tops..located in the Aska Rd Adventure Area

Interior Features:
Central Air, Walk-In Closet, Pets Allowed, Fireplace, Main Floor Bathroom, Appliances, Hardwood Floors, Basement, Forced Air, Main Floor Bedroom.

Exterior Features:
View, Deck/Patio, Landscaping.

Price: $385,000

Type: New Construction for Sale

Floors: Multiple

Parking/Garage: Carport

Bedrooms: 3

Baths:2

Year Built: 2006

www.ledfordproperties.com/listings/51B8E167-A881-F0A8-8CABB9DD6BDEF29E.shtml

www.ledfordproperties.com

For more information contact:

Patty Ledford
Patty: 706-455-2361
patty@ellijay.com
www.ledfordproperties.com

Great Cabin in Blue Ridge

2008-06-06T15:28:35Z

30 Logan Drive Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Logan Drive

Cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin in Gated Community. Close to Toccoa River and future Golf course. Minutes to Blue Ridge. Beautiful wooded corner lot.

Interior Features:
Central Air, Stone Fireplace, Family Room, Appliances, Laundry Room, Fireplace, Main Floor Bathroom, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet, Basement, Main Floor Bedroom.

Exterior Features:
Deck/Patio, Corner Lot.

Community Features:
Security Features, Gated Community

Custom Features:
Golf : Close to golf course
Fishing : Toccoa River
Private : Gated Community
Town : Close to Blue Ridge

Price: $249,900

Type: Single Family Residential for Sale

Floors: Single

Bedrooms: 2

Baths:2

Year Built: 2006

MLS #: 158244

www.ledfordproperties.com/listings/5C877A33-94EA-03C5-E2ABE745154A0683.shtml

www.ledfordproperties.com

For more information contact:

Patty Ledford
Patty: 706-455-2361
patty@ellijay.com
www.ledfordproperties.com

Exceptional Views of Rich Mountain

2008-06-05T14:09:59Z

Laurel Mountain Rd Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Laurel Mountain Road-Lot 6

Perfect lot with a perfect view of the North Georgia Mountains. Close to Blue Ridge and Ellijay. Community water & electric available. Just 90 minutes north of Atlanta.Perfect for a weekend getaway!

Exterior Features:
View.

Price: $57,000

Type: Lot/Land for Sale

MLS #: 168362

www.ledfordproperties.com/listings/43A2144B-A52A-B84F-EE206BEB72A07A3C.shtml

www.ledfordproperties.com

For more information contact:

Patty Ledford
Patty: 706-455-2361
patty@ellijay.com
www.ledfordproperties.com

Your Own Personal Paradise in the N. Georgia Mountains

2008-06-05T13:12:15Z

Watson Gap Road Mineral Bluff, GA 30059
Watson Gap Road

Almost 14 acres with year round Mountain views and two ponds!

Exterior Features:
View, Horses Allowed.

Community Features:
Security Features

Price: $359,000

Type: Lot/Land for Sale

MLS #: 162552

www.ledfordproperties.com/listings/42BF7D49-9A98-70E3-07EA5E181E5831FF.shtml

www.ledfordproperties.com

For more information contact:

Patty Ledford
Patty: 706-455-2361
patty@ellijay.com
www.ledfordproperties.com

Charming Cabin in Blue Ridge Ga

2008-06-04T20:59:17Z

Lot 9 Chestnut Hills Blue Ridge, GA 30513
160 Chestnut Hills

What a charmer! Price Reduced!!!!Sits on a beautiful lot in a quite neighborhood, all paved roads, stunning outdoor fireplace on wrap around deck, circular driveway...all this and close to town!

Interior Features:
Basement, Forced Air, Central Air, Laundry Room, Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, Fireplace, Main Floor Bathroom.

Price: $293,000

Type: New Construction

Floors: Multiple

Bedrooms: 2

Baths:2

Year Built: 2007

MLS #: 162627

www.ledfordproperties.com/listings/38159365-E4C1-42BD-A93C240C17C3AB20.shtml

www.ledfordproperties.com

For more information contact:

Patty Ledford
Patty: 706-455-2361
patty@ellijay.com
www.ledfordproperties.com

Building Lot in the North Georgia Mountains

2008-06-04T20:43:37Z

Highland Drive Mineral Bluff, GA 30559
Highland Drive

Great gentle laying lot in popular area of Fannin County. Lots of beautiful hardwoods with lots of privacy but close to town.Great place to build the mountain cabin you have always wanted.

Price: $29,900

Type: Lot/Land for Sale

MLS #: 162081

www.ledfordproperties.com/listings/F6D229B0-EFAE-E07B-2484FEC18E84B87A.shtml

www.ledfordproperties.com

For more information contact:

Patty Ledford
Patty: 706-455-2361
patty@ellijay.com
www.ledfordproperties.com

View of Toccoa River Lot

2008-06-04T20:26:47Z

Lot 47 River Hills S/D Mineral Bluff, GA 30559
Ready to Fish?

View the Toccoa River!Very quite and end of the road privacy. City water available and close to lots of outdoor activities!Come on out and take a look and just love it.

Community Features:
Recreation Facilities

Price: $47,500

Type: Vacant Land

MLS #: 161882

www.ledfordproperties.com/listings/ABB8C429-A612-FE22-268AE7523C4B82FE.shtml

www.ledfordproperties.com

For more information contact:

Patty Ledford
Patty: 706-455-2361
patty@ellijay.com
www.ledfordproperties.com

Great Building Lot in Ellijay, Ga.

2008-06-04T20:16:07Z

242 Danby Court Ellijay, GA 30540
Danby Court

Here is a wonderful "ready to build" lot that is private and lays really great. Over 380 feet of road frontage, 2 springheads, driveway already cut in, along with a site to build your mountain home.

Price: $16,900

Type: Lot/Land for Sale

MLS #: 171193

www.ledfordproperties.com/listings/56005CAA-B16F-0D9C-1AFC60AF809A89C1.shtml

www.ledfordproperties.com

For more information contact:

Patty Ledford
Patty: 706-455-2361
patty@ellijay.com
www.ledfordproperties.com

Psalm 23-For the Workplace

2008-06-02T08:33:13Z

This was too good not to share-enjoy!

Psalm 23
> > > (For the Work Place)
> > >
> > > The Lord is my real boss, and I shall not want.
> > > He gives me peace, when chaos is all around me.
> > > He gently reminds me to pray and do all things without
> > > murmuring and complaining.
> > >
> > > He reminds me that He is my source and not my job.
> > > He restores my sanity everyday and guides my decisions
> > > that I might honor Him in all that I do.
> > >
> > > Even though I face absurd amounts of e-mails, system
> > > crashes, unrealistic deadlines, budget cutbacks, gossiping
> > > co-workers, discriminating supervisors and an aging body
> > > that doesn't cooperate every morning, I still will not stop---
> > > for He is with me! His presence, His peace, and His power
> > > will see me through.
> > >
> > > He raises me up, even when they fail to promote me.
> > > He claims me as His own, even when the company threatens
> > > to let me go. His Faithfulness and love is better than any bonus check
> > >
> > > His retirement plan beats any 401k there is!
> > > When it's all said and done, I'll be working for Him a whole lot longer
> > > and for that, I BLESS HIS NAME!!!!!!
> > >
> > >

25th Anniversary Fudge

2008-06-01T21:05:13Z

Yum Yum

1 cup sugar

1 cup corn syrup

1/2 cup margarine

1 cup peanut butter

8 cups corn flakes cereal

Combine sugar, syrup and margarine in 2 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Stir in peanut butter until creamy. Put corn flakes in a 9x13 buttered dish.

Pour mixture over corn flakes, stirring to coat. Press down lightly with hands. Let cool completely and cut. This will make about 15 (3 inch squares).

Enjoy

Raspberry-Watermellon Fruit Smoothies

2008-05-31T22:04:11Z

OK..it is starting to really warm up here in the N. Ga. Mountains and it is time to enjoy this smoothie.

2 cups seeded watermellon chunks

1 cup ice cubes

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 pint of raspberries

Mix all of the above ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth...this makes 2 servings and only has 127 calories...and best of all...it taste wonderful and very easy to make. so enjoy!

Dirt Pie

2008-05-31T21:57:45Z

1 cup cold milk

8 oz cool whip

1 1/2 cup chocolate chips

1 package chocolate Jello pudding mix

20 chocolate Oreo cookies

1 graham cracker crust

Pour milk into medium bowl, add pudding mix, beat until well blended. Let stand 5 minutes. Crush cookies, fold in Cool Whip, stir in 1 cup of cookies and chocolate chips. Spoon into pie crust. Sprinkle top with remaining cookies. Freeze 4 hours before serving.

I felt like being a little bad and this is great on a warm summer day...enjoy folks!

Great Lot in the N. Ga. Mountains

2008-05-28T21:14:18Z

Lot 26 Skyview Lane East Ridge S/D Ellijay, GA 30540
East Ridge

3 beautiful acres in Gated Community!

Exterior Features:
View.

Community Features:
Security Features

Price: $82,500

Type: Lot/Land for Sale

MLS #: 156535

www.ledfordproperties.com/listings/D65276C7-A08C-922D-2D6E58C15E7C4284.shtml

www.ledfordproperties.com

For more information contact:

Patty Ledford
Patty: 706-455-2361
patty@ellijay.com
www.ledfordproperties.com

Great Cabin the Blue Ridge Ga

2008-05-28T21:11:18Z

236 Ridge Top Lane Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Ridge Top Lane

Awesome year Round Views

Interior Features:
Central Air, Walk-In Closet, Appliances, Fireplace, Main Floor Bathroom, Dining Room, Hardwood Floors, Basement, Forced Air, Main Floor Bedroom.

Exterior Features:
View, Deck/Patio.

Price: $349,000

Type: Single Family Residential for Sale

Floors: Multiple

Bedrooms: 3

Baths:3

Year Built: 2000

MLS #: 166874

www.ledfordproperties.com/listings/20742989-EBFC-A8D5-273B0298F68A731E.shtml

www.ledfordproperties.com

For more information contact:

Patty Ledford
Patty: 706-455-2361
patty@ellijay.com
www.ledfordproperties.com