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Deviled Eggs

2011-09-05T20:45:00.000-07:00

Source: Mary Cobb & Stacey Mortimer
Ingredients:
12 eggs
1/2 cup of mayo
2 T finely chopped onion
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Directions:
For perfect eggs with no green center (caused by over cooking) place 12 eggs in a large pan and cover with 3" water (any amount of eggs, same directions.) Do not use hot water. Place on burner over medium/high heat and immediately start timing for exactly 20 minutes. When eggs begin to boil hard, turn heat to medium. Cracking eggs while still hot makes the shells easily slip off. Slice in half and scrape out yolks into a mixing bowl. Blend remaining ingredients well and fill eggs halves. Sprinkle with additional paprika. Chill.

Rating: A
Who doesn't love deviled eggs!

Veggie Rollups

2011-09-05T20:40:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 green peppers
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese
4-5 tortillas
Olives (optional)

Directions:
Chop all peppers. Drain Juices. Mix peppers & cream cheese with hands. Spread onto tortillas. Roll up & cut into wheels. Enjoy!

Rating: A-
Always a hit!

Texas Best Cheese Dip

2011-09-05T20:34:00.000-07:00

Source: Carrie Hyer
Ingredients:
1 lb velvetta mexican cheese
12 oz cream cheese
1 can rotel
1 bunch of green onions, tops only, chopped to taste
1-2 jalapenos, seeded, chopped to taste
2-3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped to taste
black pepper

Directions:
Melt cheeses together in microwave. Stir other ingredients in. Serve warm with chips or bread.

Rating: A-
Went to a bbq at a friend's house, and it was the first thing gone!

Peanut Butter n Jelly French Toast Sticks

2010-06-14T15:26:00.001-07:00

Source: Everyday with Rachael Ray
Ingredients:
1/2 cup peanut butter
8 slices sandwich bread
1/2 cup jelly (any flavor)
5 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup maple syrup, warmed

Directions:
Spread the pb on 4 bread slices and the jelly on the other 4 slices, and combine to make sammies
In a wide, medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat, when teh butter is almost melted, dunk two of the sammies into the french toast batter and let the excess drip off. Place in the pan and cook until golden brown, 3-4 mins for each side. Repeat with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 sammies. Let cool slightly and cut into sticks; serve with warm syrup.

Rating: B-
They were so so. I think I got way to excited for them and expected them to be amazing. I love PB&J, but I'm not a huge fan of french toast, so that may have been the problem. I also didn't have grape jelly, and used another kind, so that could have been it too.

Doubled Tomato Bruschetta

2010-04-14T19:15:00.000-07:00

Source: Allrecipies
Ingredients:
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 French baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Rating: B+
Pretty tasty for bruschetta, and I loved how the bread wasn't hard. Purchased at Jimmy John's for 50cents

Butternut Squash Soup

2010-04-14T19:05:00.000-07:00

Source: Allrecipies
Ingredients:
6 tablespoons of chopped onions
4 tablespoons margarine
6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
3 cups water
4 cubes chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Directions:
In a large saucepan, saute onions in margarine until tender. Add squash, water, bouillon, marjoram, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil; cook 20 minutes, or until squash is tender.
Puree squash and cream cheese in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan, and heat through. Do not allow to boil.

Rating: A-
Delicious, but prob not the healthiest. I recommend buying already chopped squash in the frozen section. As it took me forever to cut.

Honey Baked Ham

2009-11-30T19:46:00.000-08:00

Source: Otis
Ingredients:
Ham
Honey/Syrup
Whole Cloves
Brown Sugar
Cherries from jar
Pineapple Rings
2 jugs of Apple Juice
Toothpicks (not colored)

Directions:
Inject either maple syrup/honey into the ham. Then slice in the top of the ham about 1/4 inch deep going diagonally both directions about 1 1/2 inches apart so to make sort of a diamond pattern all over the top of the ham. Where the “x” are press a whole clove down into each center. Drizzle honey or maple syrup on top, I also fill the bottom of the pan with about 2” of apple juice, cover with aluminum foil and bake as directed.

About 1 hour before ham is done, uncover and base w/ apple juice, sprinkle with brown sugar (sparingly). Using tooth picks, place cherries (from a jar) on top of ham. Place pineapple rings around the cherries and bake uncovered the remaining time. Bake uncovered for the last hour. Watch carefully so no parts of the fruit burn. Ham is actually one of the easiest things to bake EVER! It doesn’t get dry and it goes with ANY flavoring. So you can use coke, any type of fruit juice, really whatever the you want!

Rating: A
Everyone loved it

Mummy Face Pizzas

2009-11-30T19:38:00.000-08:00

Source: Kraft Foods
Ingredients:
1 plain bagel, cut in half
2 T pizza sauce
2 sticks string cheese
4 slices black olives

Directions:
Heat oven to 400F. Spread bagel halves with sauce. Pull cheese into thin strips; place in random criss-cross fashion on tops of bagels to resemble mummy bandages. Trim ends with kitchen shears. Add olives for eyes. Place on baking sheet. Bake 10 mins or until bagels are crisp and cheese is melted.

Rating: B+
Super easy and fun for kids.

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

2009-11-15T16:07:00.000-08:00

Source: Allrecipes.com
Ingredients:
1 1/2 Tbs margarine, melted
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds

Directions:
Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish. Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Rating: B+

Chuck's Favorite Mac n Cheese

2009-11-15T16:05:00.001-08:00

Source: Allrecipes.com
Ingredients:
1 (8oz) pkg elbow macaroni
1 (8 oz) pkg shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (12 oz) container small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 oz) container sour cream
1/4 cup crated parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain. In 19x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Rating: A
We really liked, but will do less bread crumbs next time.

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

2009-11-15T15:57:00.000-08:00

Source: Allrecipes.com
Ingredients:
2 (10.75oz) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (1oz) package dry onion soup mix
1 1/4 cups water
5 1/2 pounds pot roast

Directions:
In a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. Place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture. Cook on high setting for 3-4 hours, or on low for 8-9.

Rating: B+
Very easy! I didn't eat any, but everyone else said it was good.

The Best Chocolate Cake

2009-11-15T15:49:00.000-08:00

Source: Mamma Cobb
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup crisco
1 stick margarine
1 cup water
4 tablespoons cocoa
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:
Preheat over to 350°. Grease and flour bundt pan. In large bowl mix sugar and flour and set aside. In sauce pan put crisco, water, margarine, and cocoa. Bring to boil. Pour over sugar and flour mixture, and beat. Add eggs and beat. Add buttermilk, vanilla, cinnamon, baking soda & mix well. Pour into bundt pan and bake at 350° for 35-40 mins.

Rating: A-
My mom's from scratch cake recipe that's been in the family! Always a favorite:)

BBQ Pork Sandwiches

2009-10-25T18:38:00.000-07:00

Source: Allrecipes
Ingredients:
1 (14 oz) can beef broth
3 pounds boneless pork ribs
1 (18 oz) bottle bbq sauce

Directions:
Pour can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless pork ribs. Cook on high heat for 4 hours, or until meat shreds easily. Remove meat, and shred with two forks. It will seem that it’s not working right away, but it will.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the shredded pork to a Dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in bbq sauce.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 mins or until heated through.

Rating: A+
Super Easy! Everyone loved them, included me which is a lot to say for someone who isn't a huge meat eater.

Timmy’s Tiger Wings

2009-10-25T18:35:00.000-07:00

Source: Timothy
Ingredients:
oil for deep frying
1 cup Frank’s hot sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
20 chicken wings

Directions:
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F. The oil should be just enough to cover wings entirely, and inch or so deep. Combine the hot sauce & brown sugar in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir together and heat until butter is melted and mixute is well blended. Remove from heat an dreserve for serving.

In a small bowl mix together the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Place chicken wings in a large nonporous glass dish or bowl and sprinkle flour mixture over them until they are evenly coated. Cover dish or bowl and refrigerate for 60 to 90 minutes.

Fry coated wings in hot oil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until parts of wings begin to turn brown. Remove from heat, place wings in serving bowl, add hot sauce mixture and stir together. Serve.

Rating: A+
Best Wings! The sauce is amazing!

Pear Martini

2009-10-25T18:33:00.000-07:00

Source: Angela S.
Ingredients:
1 bottle of Sprite
1 bottle of White Grape Juice
1 bottle of White Cranberry Juice
1 bottle of Pear Vodka

Directions:
Mix & Serve

Rating: A
Super easy, and always goes fast!

Velveeta Spicy Spinach Dip

2009-10-25T18:31:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, not thawed
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut up
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cut up
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained

Directions:
Place spinach in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until Velveeta is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Serve hot with Wheat Thins, assorted bread cubes, or chips.

Rating: B+
Made for a party, and guests seem to enjoy. Easy app!

Easy Bierocks

2009-10-25T18:29:00.001-07:00

Source: Marcia H.
Ingredients:
1 pkg frozen Texas Rolls (Rhodes Brand)
1.5-2 lbs hamburger
2 bags of shredded cabbage
1 medium to large yellow onion, chopped
All Spice
Salt
Pepper

Directions:
Thaw rolls according to package directions. Cook hamburger and onion until brown and drain grease. Add shredded cabbage, all spice, salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and cover until cabbage is tender. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Drain and cool. Spray cookie sheets (will probably take about 4) with Pam. When meat is cool and dough is thawed; roll rolls flat and fill each with two heaping tablespoons of meat/cabbage mixture. Pinch shut and place on cookie sheets seam side down. Leave plenty of room b/t as dough will rise. Let set to raise - about 1-2 hours until dough has raised to double in size. Bake at 30 degress 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with butter. Remove from cookie sheet to continue cooling. Store or freeze in plastic bags. Can reheat in microwave, toaster oven, or oven. I put cheese on mine.

Rating: A+
Tim had 5 and was considering 6. One of my favorite dishes:)

Ramaki

2009-10-25T18:24:00.000-07:00

Source: Grandma C.
Ingredients:
1/3 c soy sauce
2 T brown sugar
1 T Dijon mustard
package of bacon
2 8oz whole water chestnuts (drained)

Directions:
Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, & mustard in small bowl. Soak chestnuts for 20-30 mins in mixutre. Cut bacon into thirds, and wrap each chestnut and poke with a toothpick. Place on broil pan and broil for 8-10 minutes, then flip chestnuts and broil an additional 8-10 minutes.
Soak toothpicks in water to keep from burning.

Rating: A
Always a staple at Christmas.

Family-Size Chicken Pot Pie

2009-03-10T17:02:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
12 oz baby red potatoes, quartered (about 2 cups)
1/2 lb baby carrots (chopped in half)
2 cans (14oz each) chicken broth
1 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 2 inch pieces
5 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 box (10.6 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated Italian garlic with herb breadsticks
1 cup chopped onions (1 large)
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1.5 cups whipping cream or milk
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 package (8oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)

Directions:
Heat oven to 350. Spray bottom only of 13x9inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 5-6 qt Dutch oven, heat chicken, potatoes, carrots and broth to boiling over medium-high heat. Cover and simmer 18 mins. Add asparagus, cook 2 mins longer. Using slotted spoon, remove potatoes, carrots and asparagus to colander to drain. Check doneness of chicken; if juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut, remove to cutting board. Measure out and reserve 2 cups of broth for sauce; discard any remaining broth. Return vegetables to Dutch oven; cover. When chicken is cool enough to handle, tear into large shreds. Place chicken in Dutch oven.

In 3-qt saucepan, melt butter and half the garlic butter from breadsticks box over medium heat. Cook onions in butter 2 mins. Using wire whisk, stir in flour and seasoned salt. Cook stirring constantly, about 1 min or until flour bubbles. Do not let flour turn brown.

Gradually stir in 2 cups reserved chicken broth; heat to boiling. Boil & stir 1 min. Reduce heat to low. Stir in whipping cream; cook 4-5 mins, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in rosemary. Pour sauce over vegetables and chicken. Spread in baking dish; sprinkle with mushrooms.

Seperate breadstick dough into 10 strips. Pinch 2 strips together, forming 1 long strip; repeat, making 2 additional strips, and use these longer strips for the 13 inch length of baking dish. Create lattice pattern over mixture by twisting and gently stretching each strip of dough over mixture, tucking ends of strips under. With cover removed from remaining garlic butter, microwave on high 5 secs to soften. Lightly brush butter over strips.

Bake 30-40 mins or until bubbly around edges. If necessary, loosely cover with foil after 20mins to prevent excessive browning.

Rating: B+
Not as crazy as the length of the directions seems. However, I didn't use mushrooms or rosemary. I also used just regular Pillsbury refrigerated garlic/italian breadsticks, and just added garlic butter when directed.

Jelly Roll

2009-02-06T08:24:00.001-08:00

Recipe thanks to Courtney R.
Ingredients:
1 lb. grated sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 C Mayo
1 med. onion-chopped fine
1 clove garlic-chopped fine
1/2 t. Tabasco

1 C. Jalapeno strawberry preserves or chipotle jelly
Ritz crackers

Directions:
Mix first 5 ingredients Press into a lightly sprayed mold and chill overnight. Mix preserves & serve with crackers.

Potato Smashers

2009-02-06T08:13:00.001-08:00

Recipe thanks to Kraft Foods
Ingredients:
8 small new potatoes
1/2 cup water
4 slices bacon
2 Tablespoons Italian Dressing
1/2 cup Shredded Cheese

Directions:
Place potatoes and water in 2qt microwaveable dish. Microwave, uncovered on high 10 mins, or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 mins. Meanwhile cook bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 8-10mins, or until crisp, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels.
Drain potatoes, place on work surface. Press each potato with bottom of small bowl or saucer to flatten to 1/2 inch in thickness.
Heat dressing in skillet on medium heat. Add potatoes; cook 4 mins or until bottoms are golden brown. Meanwhile, crumble bacon. Turn potatoes over; sprinkle evenly with cheese, and bacon. Cover skillet with lid. Cook an additional 2 mins or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream

Crunchy Chicken Dippers

2009-02-06T08:11:00.000-08:00

Recipe thanks to Kraft Foods
Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch wide strips
4 1/2 cups Post Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal, finely crushed
1 cup bbq sauce or ranch

Directions:
Prehead oven to 350°. Beat eggs lightly in shallow dish or pie plate. Dip chicken in egg, turning over to evenly coat both sides of earch strip. Coat chicken evenly with cereal. Place in two 15x10x1-inch baking pans sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 25 mins or until chicken is cooked trhough. Serve with bbq sauce or ranch.

Cocktail Meatballs

2009-02-06T08:04:00.001-08:00

Recipe thanks to Jonny R.
Ingredients:
3 bags of frozen meatballs
2 cups ketchup
2 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke

Directions:
Mix ketchup, brown sugar, & liquid smoke in small bowl. Mix with meatballs. Heat on low for 4-6hrs in crockpot.

Puppy Chow

2009-02-06T07:55:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1 box of rice squares
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup semi sweet
2 cups powder sugar

Directions:
In saucepan on low heat, melt chocolate, add peanut butter & mix until smooth. Remove from heat, add to cereal & stir. Cover with powder sugar.

Rating: A
I'd add more peanut butter & chocolate for a full box of cereal.

Easy Creamy Baked Asparagus

2009-01-23T08:53:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 cup Peppercorn Ranch Dressing
2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup crushed crackers

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook asparagus in simmering water in large skillet 2-3 mins or until bright green, but still crisp; drain. Toss asparagus with dressing in 1 1/2 to 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese & cracker crumbs. Bake 10-15 mins.

Taco Chili

2009-01-23T08:48:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can corn
1 can diced green chilis
3 cans Rotel
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 onion chopped
1 pkg of Taco Seasoning
1 pkg of Ranch Seasoning
1 bag of shredded Cheddar cheese
1 bag of Tortilla chips

Directions:
Combine and heat, or place in crockpot for 4-6hrs on low heat. Serve w/ cheese & tortilla chips

Three-Pepper Galette

2009-01-23T08:47:00.001-08:00

Ingredients:
1 Pillsbury refridgerated pie crust
1/4 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1/4 medium red pepper, cut into strips
1/4 medium yellow pepper, cut into strips
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1 container (4 oz) garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheese

Directions:
Heat oven to 400°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate. Arrange half the peppers in pie plate. In small bowl, beat milk, eggs, and spreadable cheese with electric mixer at low speed until well blended. Pour egg mixture over pepper in pie plate. Place remaining peppers over top of egg mixture. Fold edge of crust over filling, pleating crust slightly as necessary. Bake 20-30mins or until crust is golden brown and center is set. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake 3-5 mins longer or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Carmelized Beef Skewers

2009-01-23T08:43:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1 lb. beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1/4 cup A.1. Original Steak Sauce, divided
1/4 cup Barbecue Sauce
1 tsp. Dijon Mustard

Directions:
TOSS steak with 2 Tbsp. of the steak sauce; let stand 10 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 Tbsp. steak sauce, the barbecue sauce and mustard; set aside.

PREHEAT grill to medium-high heat. Thread steak onto eight long soaked wooden or metal skewers.
GRILL skewers 6 min. or until steak is cooked through, turning after 3 min. and brushing generously with the barbecue sauce mixture.

TIPS
Toss steak with steak sauce as directed; cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours before grilling as directed

Comments: The guys liked them, but not sure where the carmelized came from?!?

Orange Cream Slushy

2009-01-23T08:39:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
6 cups of OJ
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 pkg (3.4oz) of Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
Ice Cubes

Directions: Combine in blender and mix until slushy consistence.

Rating: A
Mates said that it tasted like Orange Julius

MonkeyBread

2009-01-23T08:38:00.000-08:00

(Recipe thanks to Carrie H.)
Ingredients:
2 cans Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Buttermilk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter melted

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°, spray pan, cut biscuits into 4ths. Mix cinnamon & sugar in bag. Shake biscuits in bag to coat. Arrange in pan. Mix brown sugar & butter, pour over biscuits. Bake 28-32 mins.

PB & Jelly Bars

2009-01-23T08:33:00.000-08:00

(Recipe thanks to Nemmie)
Ingredients:
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups (18 ounces) creamy peanut butter (recommended: Skippy)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups (18 ounces) raspberry jam or other jam
2/3 cups salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch cake pan. Line it with parchment paper, then grease and flour the pan.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light yellow, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter and mix until all ingredients are combined.

In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture. Mix just until combined.

Spread 2/3 of the dough into the prepared cake pan and spread over the bottom with a knife or offset spatula. Spread the jam evenly over the dough. Drop small globs of the remaining dough evenly over the jam. Don’t worry if all the jam isn’t covered; it will spread in the oven. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and cut into squares.

Garbage Coleslaw

2009-01-23T08:28:00.000-08:00

(recipe thanks to Christy J.)
Ingredients:
1 bag of pre-shredded coleslaw
1/3 cup almonds (if preferred)
13oz pkg Oriental Ramen Noodles
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/3 cup oil
2 tablespoons sugar
salt & pepper to taste
flavor pkg from noodles

Directions:
Mix coleslaw, almonds & broken up (uncooked) ramen noodles in large bowl. Mix oil, vinegar, sugar & flavor packet from noodles into small bowl. To serve, toss dressing with coleslaw mix just before serving. Enjoy!

Brownie Blizzards

2009-01-23T08:24:00.000-08:00

(recipe thanks to Dana H.)
Ingredients:
1 box of brownie mix
1 tub (1/2 gal) of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream (softened)

Directions:
Follow the instructions on the brownie box BUT DON’T put the eggs in!!!...water & oil only! Seems to work better if the batter is a little thicker. Microwave the tub of ice cream for 30 secs to soften the ice cream for easy mixing. Pour the ice cream in the brownie batter. Mix w/ a wooden spoon. Ready to serve!!!

Comments: A+
My favorite ice cream:)

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

2009-01-23T08:16:00.000-08:00

(Recipe thanks to Carrie H.)
Ingredients:
1 bg Frozen shredded hashbrowns -Country Style
2 cans cream of celery
16oz sour cream
seasoning salt & pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar

Directions:
Spray 13x19” pan w/ pam. Mix sour cream & celery soup. Mix with potatoes. Spread 1/2 mixture into pan. Sprinle 1/2 cheese on top. Season with salt & pepper. Repeat last layer. Salt & pepper. Cover and bake 350° for 1hr or until cheese is melted.

Comments: A
These are super easy, and (I think) my new favorite hashbrowns! I will definitely be making these again.

Green Beans w/ Peanut Ginger Dip

2009-01-07T07:33:00.000-08:00

(Recipe thanks to Sista)
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
1 piece (1 inch) gingerroot, peeled, chopped (2 tablespoons) or 1T ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Chopped peanuts, if desired

Directions:
In 3-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups water to boiling over high heat. Add beans to boiling water. Cook 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. Cover; refrigerate while making dip.

In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients except peanuts with wire whisk until smooth. Cover, refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. Stir before serving. Garnish with peanuts. Serve beans with dip.

Rating: A+
I LOVE THIS STUFF! It's now my new favorite app to bring!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crackers

2009-01-07T07:27:00.000-08:00

(Recipe thanks to Courtney R.)
Ingredients:
1 pkg of Club crackers
1 jar of peanut butter
1 tray of candy chocolate for dipping & coating

Directions:
Spread peanut butter on one cracker and place another cracker on top to make a sandwich. Make as many as you like. Then break each cracker in half. Refrigerate for 2 hours or more. Melt chocolate in sauce pan, and coat each cracker in chocolate. Place in fridge for 30 mins, and then ready to serve.

Peanut Butter Balls

2009-01-07T07:22:00.001-08:00

(recipe from Allrecipes)
Ingredients:
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:
Melt peanut butter and butter in saucepan, over low heat. In large bowl, mix crispy rice cereal and confectioners' sugar well. Pour melted peanut butter and butter over cereal and sugar and blend together thoroughly.

Form into 1 inch or smaller balls, spread on cookie sheets, chill till firm in refrigerator (over night is okay).

Melt chocolate in double boiler and keep melted while working with balls. A teaspoon is best to use in dipping the balls in chocolate. Dip good and place on cookie sheet. As you dip them place them back on cookie sheet and keep chilled till firm.

Fruit Dip

2009-01-07T06:43:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1 pkg of cream cheese
1 jar of marshmallow fluff

Directions:
Beat cream cheese & marshmallow fluff together till smooth. Serve with fruit:)

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

2008-11-29T11:19:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 oz red food coloring
1 oz water
2 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tbsp vinegar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 cup softened butter
8 oz package of softened cream cheese
7 oz jar of marshmallow creme

Directions:
Combine cocoa, food coloring and water. Set aside to dissolve. Blend oil, sugar and eggs. Add food coloring mixture. Combine buttermilk, salt & vanilla. Add to mixture. Add flour. Dissolve soda in vinegar. Fold into batter. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets or parchment paper. Bake approximately 10 mins at 350. Remove from tray and add filling.

Filling:
In medium bowl beat butter & cream cheese. Fold into marshmallow creme.

To Store:
Wrap each pie with plastic wrap to retain moisture. These freeze well!

Black Bottom Cupcakes

2008-11-12T07:37:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line muffin tins with paper cups or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy. Stir in the chocolate chips and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the center and add the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Stir together until well blended. Fill muffin tins 1/3 full with the batter and top with a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Bierock Casserole

2008-11-12T07:34:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (16 oz) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed dry
2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (8 oz) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Brown onion and ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat; drain extra fat out of skillet, then stir in drained sauerkraut. Heat through and set aside.

Press 1 package of crescent roll dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread beef mixture on top, sprinkle with cheese, and lay 2nd package of crescent roll dough over the top of the beef mixture. Press dough seams together Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Bacon Sticks

2008-10-16T08:11:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
12 slices of bacon
12 thin breadsticks (7 inch)
8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
Wrap 1 slice of bacon in spiral-fashion around each breadstick. Place 6 breadsticks on double-thick layer of paper towels on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH for 2-4 minutes. Roll immediately in parmesan cheese until evenly coated. Repeat steps. Place in cup to serve. A quick appetizer that bacon lovers will love!

Double-Delight PB Cookies

2008-09-21T08:46:00.000-07:00

(Recipe thanks to Pillsbury 2008 Bake-Off Winner Carolyn Gurtz)
Ingredients:
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated peanut butter cookies, well chilled

Directions:
Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix chopped peanuts, granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In another small bowl, stir peanut butter and powdered sugar until completely blended.
Shape mixture into 24 (1-inch) balls.

Cut roll of cookie dough into 12 slices. Cut each slice in half crosswise to make 24 pieces; flatten slightly. Shape 1 cookie dough piece around 1 peanut butter ball, covering completely. Repeat with remaining dough and balls. Roll each covered ball in peanut mixture; gently pat mixture completely onto balls.

On ungreased large cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Spray bottom of drinking glass with cooking spray; press into remaining peanut mixture. Flatten each ball to 1/2-inch thickness with bottom of glass. Sprinkle any remaining peanut mixture evenly on tops of cookies; gently press into dough. Bake 7 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Store tightly covered.

Rating: B+
If you love peanut butter, you'll love this recipe!

Sloppy Joe Biscuits

2008-09-14T10:15:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
3/4 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can Grands buttermilk biscuits
1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon water
1/2 cup shredded cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375. Spray large cookie sheet w/ Pam. In skillet cook beef, onion, bell pepper over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, drain. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper.

Seperate dough into 8 biscuits. Place 2 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheet. With bottom of flat 2 inch diameter glass or fingers, press out each biscuit to 3 1/2 inch round with 1/4 inch rim around outside edge. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk, and water w/ fork. Brush over top and sides of each biscuit.

Spoon about 1/3 cup beef mixture into indentation in each biscuit. Sprinkle each biscuit w/ shredded cheese. Bake 12-17 mins or until biscuits are golden brown and cheese is melted.

Rating: A++
Our new favorite dish! Tim requests them every week, and several guests have asked for the recipe. I've also used just a can of sloppy joe if I'm in a rush.

Chunky Salsa

2008-09-14T10:07:00.000-07:00

(Recipe thanks to Carrie H.)
Ingredients:
4 medium tomatoes chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 jalapenos chopped

Directions:
Mix well and serve w/ tortilla chips.

Rating: A+
Super easy and so good:)

Chicken Enchiladas

2008-09-14T10:00:00.001-07:00

(Recipe thanks to Carrie H.)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped garlic powder
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 sour cream
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast meat
1 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
6 corn tortillas
1/4 cup milk

Directions:
Preaheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a large baking dish. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the green onion until tender (about 3-4 mins). Add the garlic powder, then stir in the green chiles, cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Mix well. Reserve 3/4 of this sauce and set aside. To the remaining 1/4 of the sauce in the saucepan, add the chicken and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Stir together.

Fill each tortilla w/ the chicken mixture and roll up. Place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl combine the reserved 3/4 of the sauce w/ the milk. Spoon this mixture over the rolled tortillas and top w/ the remaining cup of shredded cheese. Bake for 30-35 mins or until cheese is bubbly.

Rating: A
I'd like to try flour tortillas next time.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

2008-09-14T09:47:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 packet onion soup seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup of bread crumbs
2 slices of bread

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan & place two slices of bread at the bottom (will soak up grease.) Mix brown sugar, ketchup & Worcestershire in bowl & set aside. In another mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients. Shape into a loaf, and place on top of sliced bread. Poke a few holes in loaf, and pour half of ketchup mixture on top. Bake for 45 minutes. Pour remaining ketchup mixture on top and bake for additional 15 mintues.

Rating: A-
Everyone enjoyed and extremely easy!

Triple Threat Brownies

2008-08-19T17:44:00.000-07:00

(Recipe thanks to Scaredbride)
Ingredients:
2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup peanut butter chips
2/3 cup white chocolate chips
Chocolate Chip Drizzle (recipe follows)

Directions:
Heat oven 350. Grease 15.5 x10.5 x 1 inch jelly roll pan. Stir together brown sugar and butter in large bowl; beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Add flour and salt, beating just until blended; stir in chocolate, peanut butter and white chips. Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake 25-30 mins or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely; cut into bars. With tines of fork. Drizzle Chocolate Chip Drizzle randomly over bars. About 6 dozen bars.

Chocolate Chip Drizzle:
Place 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon shortening (do not use butter or margarine) in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 secs; stir. If necessary, microwave at 10 seconds intervals; stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Place in small ziplock bag and cut the tip of one corner. Squeeze chocolate over cooled brownies.

Rating: A-
Who doesn't LOVE brownies:)

Oreo Bombs

2008-08-19T17:35:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 package of Oreo's
1 package of Cream Cheese (8oz)
1 bag of chocolate chips
1 tablespoon of Crisco
1 package of Betty Crocker Microwaveable White Chocolate.

Directions:
Crumble oreos in food processor or blender into little bits. Place in bowl and mix (by hand) cream cheese. Roll into small balls and place on wax paper on cookie sheet. Place in fridge for 2 hours. Melt chocolate chips in sauce pan w/ Crisco on low heat (takes about 10 mins). Roll oreo balls in chocolate and place on wax paper. Place back in fridge for 30mins -1 hr. Drizzle white chocolate on top. Place in fridge until ready to serve.

Rating: A-
Not my favorite dessert, but I had several coworkers ask for the recipe.

Veggie Pizza

2008-07-18T12:09:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 package cream cheese, softened
1 package of ranch seasoning mix

1/4 cup broccoli chopped
1/4 cup cucumber chopped

1/4 cup green peppers chopped
1/4 cup carrot chopped
1 package of shredded cheese

Directions:

Heat oven to 375°F. Separate cans of dough into 4 long rectangles, or place to fit your sheet. Press dough seams together. Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. In small bowl, mix cream cheese & ranch seasoning pack. Spread over crust. Top with vegetables. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Rating: A+

I LOVE THIS STUFF!

Baked Chicken Parmesan

2008-07-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

(Recipe thanks to Jen C.)
Ingredients:
4-8 skinned boneless chicken breats
2c. breadcrumbs
1/2 c. parmesan cheese
1 small can fried onion rings (crushed)
1 T. parsley flakes
1 stick margarine/butter
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. dry mustard
1 t. Worchestershire sauce
4-8 slices of mozzarella

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine breadcrumbs, chese, onion rings, parsley into bowl and set aside. Melt 1 butter in seperate bowl. Add garlic powder, dry mustard, wochestershire sauce and stir. Dip chicken in butter mixture. Roll in crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet sprayed lightly with Pam. Sprinkle some the remaining crumbs over chicken and spoon some of remaining butter mixture over. Bake 45 mins - 1 hour. Place slices of mozzarella on top of each chicken and place in oven till melted.

Rating: B
I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but my husband gave it 2 thumbs up!

Taco Pizza

2008-07-16T08:42:00.000-07:00

AKA - Burrito Pizza
Ingredients:
1 can of refrigerated pizza dough
1 small (6oz) can tomato paste
3/4 cup water
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 can refried beans
1/3 cup salsa
1 small can of diced chilies
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups of shredded lettuce

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°. Roll out pizza dough onto greased cookie sheet or stone. In a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, and package of taco seasoning mix. Stir in chili powder and cayenne pepper; set aside. In another bowl, mix refried beans, salsa, diced chilies, and onion.
Spread a layer of the bean mixture on the pizza dough, then add a layer of the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Add shredded lettuce and ready to serve.

Rating: A+
We'll definitely be having this again! My husband's eyes lit up when he bit into this one!

Tin Roof Pie

2008-07-16T08:37:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
¾ cup caramel ice cream topping
¾ cup peanuts, chopped
1 quart (4 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened
1 chocolate pie crust

Directions:
Stir half of the caramel and half of the peanuts into ice cream. Spoon into crust. Freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Top with the rest of the caramel and peanuts.

Rating: A
Super easy & very tasty:)

Oatmeal Scotchies

2008-06-12T07:51:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or grated peel of 1orange
3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) butterscotch morsels

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in oats and morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes for chewy cookies or 9 to 10 minutes for crisp cookies. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Rating: A+

Yummy! My husband ate 5 in 5 minutes:) This could be one of my favorite cookies!

Jamaican Beef Patties

2008-06-12T07:46:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 dash salt
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons margarine
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and pinch of salt. Cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections. Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). Set aside.

Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Stir in ground beef. Season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, stirring constantly. Stir in beef broth and bread crumbs. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.

Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. Fold over and press edges together, making a half circle. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Rating: C
My husbnd and I agree that these aren't the same as the ones we had in Jamaica. The meat filling seems similar, but the breading wasn't as thin and flaky as we remember.

Spinach, Strawberry, & Heart of Palm Salad

2008-05-14T19:45:00.000-07:00

(Recipe thanks to Courtney R. or Paula Dean)
Ingredients:
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 small red onion grated
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and torn into pieces
1 can hearts of palm, drained and chopped
2 cups of strawberries, stemmed and sliced
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:
For the dressing, combine the vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a small non-reactive saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat and let cool to room temperature. When cooled, whisk in the oil, onion, poppy seeds, dry mustard and paprika until thoroughly combined. Set dressing aside. In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, hearts of palm, strawberries, and walnuts. When ready to serve, add some of the dressing, and toss gently. Serve the remaining dressing alongside the salad so diners may add more, if desired.

Rating: A+
This salad is to die for! My husband and I spoiled our dinner because we couldn't stop eating it before our chicken was done. Delicious!

Rollercoaster Cake

2008-05-14T19:35:00.001-07:00

My sister came over the other night to make a cake for her boyfriend. I helped her w/ the decorations, and thought it turned out (not yummy) rather cute...and no, he's not 12, he just loves rollercoasters:)
Ingredients

Cake mix

White icing

Blue food dye

Pre-cut Fruit Rollups

Sprinkles

Pretzel sticks

Large fruit gummies

Thin licorice

Chocolate chips

Bierocks

2008-05-11T20:37:00.000-07:00

(Recipe thanks to Nancy R.)
Ingredients:
1 cup All Bran cereal
1 cup sugar
1.5 tsp salt
2 pkgs yeast
1 cup boiling water
1 cup shortening
2 well beaten eggs
6 cups flour

1.5 lbs. ground beef
1/4 head of cabbage or 1 can sauerkraut
1 onion
S&P

Bread:
In a large bowl, pour boiling water over All Bran. Add sugar, shortening, & salt. Let cool, then add beaten eggs. Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water & add mixture. Add flour & mix as for any rolls. Let rise, then work down. Let rest 10 minutes or more.

Filling:
Cook ingredients in tightly covered pan for 20 minutes, then cool. Make rolls & flatten each one & top with filling. Fold dough over the meat & seal. Place on a greased pan with folded side down. Let rise. Bake in 375 degrees oven for about 20 minutes.
I place extra in gallon bags & keep frozen. When ready, I cut & place sliced cheese inside and then microwave for 30sec - 1 min until warm.

Rating: A
I LOVE these things! My husband makes fun of me because I could eat them for every meal:)

Taco Salad

2008-05-11T20:32:00.000-07:00

(Recipe thanks to Nancy R.)
Ingredients:
1 head lettuce chopped
1 white onion chopped
2 diced tomatoes
1 cups shredded cheddar
1 or 2 cans of RanchStyle pinto beans
1 small bottle Catalino
1 bag of Fritos

Directions:

Mix all ingredients & add Fritos at serving time.

Rating: B+
This is a staple in our house.

Rolo Turtles

2008-05-11T20:09:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

1 bag of Rolos

1 bag of small pretzels

1 bag of walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place pretzels on cookie sheet. Put unwrapped rolos on top of the pretzel. Cook for 3-5 mins until the rolos are soft, but not melted. Pull out of oven and top with walnuts.

Rating: A
I think these were the easiest things I've ever made. YUMMY!