CHILDREN FRIENDLY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Ingredients:


1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can milk

1 small carton sour cream (8oz)

12 flour tortillas

cooked chunks of chicken

sliced black olives

shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Mix soup, milk and sour cream. Spread a little soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x12 pan. Spread some soup mixture down the center of each tortilla, along with some cheese, chicken and olives. Roll tortillas and place in pan. Spread remaining mixture over top and then shredded cheese.

Bake at 375 degrees, until hot.

Number Of Servings:6-12

Preparation Time:30-45 minutes

HAMURGER PIE

Ingredients:


1 lb ground beef

salt and pepper

minced onion

garlic powder

died parsley

worcestershire sauce

1 can of drained green beans

2 8oz cans of tomato sauce

Mashed potatoes

shredded cheese



Directions:

Brown 1 lb ground beef and add the following to taste.

Salt and pepper

Minced onion

Garlic powder

Dried parsley

Worcestershire Sauce

Add: 1 can of green beans, drained

2 8-oz cans of tomato sauce

Spread in casseole dish and spread hot mashed potatoes on top.

sprinkle with shredded cheese and put in 350 degree oven until cheese is melted.

Number Of Servings:6-8
Preparation Time:30-45 minutes

BUTTER PECAN TORTE

Ingredients:


1pkg. Lorna Doone Cookies

1 stick margine (softened)

2pkgs.-( 3oz. each) French Vanilla Instant Pudding

2 cups cold Milk

1 qt. Butter Pecan Ice Cream (softened)

1 (8oz.) Container of Cool Whip

2-3 bars - Heath Bars ( crushed)



Directions:

Crush whole pkg. Lorna Doone Cookies. Combine with 1 stick margarine. Spread & pat into 9x13 pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 mins. (cool)

Combine 2 (3oz.) pkgs. Instant French Vanilla Pudding and 2 cups cold Milk. Beat 2 mins.with elec.mixer to thicken.- Fold in softened Butter Pecan Ice Cream.Pour into cooled crust . Refrig. at least 1 Hr.or more till firm. Spread (8oz.) container

of Cool Whip on top of firmed pudding, ice cream mixture. Sprinkle crushed Heath Bars over top of

Cool Whip. {Store in Refrigator NOT Freezer.}

Freeze Heath Bars before Crushing, then hit sealed pkgs. with back of large spoon to crush.



Number Of Servings:12 to 16 servings depending on size cut.

STRAWERRY-LIME SQUARES

Ingredients:


CRUST:

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

2 tablespoons honey



FILLING:

2 - 8oz. pkg. fat free cream cheese, softened

1-1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 teaspoons grated lime peel

1 - 8oz. contained frozen fat free whipped topping, thawed



TOPPING:

3/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3/4 cup fresh lime juice

2 pints (4 cups) fresh strawberries, 1/4 lengthwise


Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375. Spray 8" square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In small bowl or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine graham cracker crumbs and honey; mix until crumbly and well-blended. Press in bottom of sprayed baking dish. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled.
3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and lime peel; mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust. Freeze at least two hours or overnight.

4. In small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; mix well. Add lime juice; cook and stir until bubbly and thickened. Cool five minutes. Stir in strawberries.
5. To serve, cut into 9 squares...if frozen, let stand at room temp. for 15 minutes before cutting. Place on didividual dessert plates. Top each with strawberry mixture just before serving.

Number Of Servings:9
Preparation Time:30 minutes

MEATBALLS

Ingredients:


2 lbs pre cooked meatballs (you can get them in the freezer section)

1 can sauerkraut

1 can whole cranberries

1 jar chili sauce

1 cup brown sugar

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook about 3 hours.

Preparation Time:3 Hours

CHOCLATE PEANUT BUTTER PIE

Ingredients:


CRUST

¾ c crushed graham crackers

¾ c crushed chocolate wafers

¼ c sugar

¼ c butter, melted

¼ c peanut butter



FILLING

1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, softened

1 c sugar

1 c creamy peanut butter

1 c whipping cream, whiped

1tbs vanilla extract



TOPPING



4 oz semi sweet chocolate

2 tbs butter

2 tbs vegetable oil

¼ c coarsley chopped peanuts



Directions:

Combine crust ingredients. Press on bottom ans up sides of 9" pie pan. Refrigerate; make filling.



Combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add peanut butter and blend well, scraping down sides of bowl.Fold in whipped cream and vanilla. Pour into prepared crust. refrigerate; mae topping.



In yhe top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling water, melt chocolate with butter and oil. Cool slightly. Spread on top of chilled pie and sprinkle with peanuts.

Chill thoroughly before serving. Cut into wedges with a hot dry knife.

Chocolate Bliss

Ingredients:
1 c sugar
½ c butter
4 eggs
1½ tsp sour cream
1½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
1 c flour
16 oz semi sweet chocolate, melted
TOPPING:
16 oz cream cheese
½ c butter
2 eggs
1 c sugar
2tbs almond extract

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a 9 or 10 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
With an electric mixer, combine sugar, butter, eggs, sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Add salt and flour. Melt chocolate and add to mixture. pour into prepared pan. Make topping.
Topping:
Combine ingredients with a food processor or electric mixer. Pour cream cheese mixture on top of chocolate mixture and run knife through both batters, creating marbled effect. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until set.Cool completely and store in the refrigerator. Cut into wedges and serve

Choclate Chip Cheesecake

Ingredients:
6 tbs butter, melted
1½ c chocolate wafer crumbs
2 tsp sugar
1½ lb cream cheese, room temperature
1 c sugar
4 eggs, room temp
1/3 c heavy cream
1 tbs instant coffee powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 oz mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:
For Crust, combine butter, crumbs & 2tbs sugar and press onto bottom and partially up sides of a 10 inch buttered springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool while making filling.

Turn oven temp to 200 degrees.

With an electric mixer or food processor, combine cream cheese and sugar until light. Add eggs and mix until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl. Add instant coffee and vanilla and combine. Pour ½ of the filling into prepared crust. Stir chocolate chips into remaining filling and carefully pour over filling in the pan. Bake for 2 hours until set. Cool at room temp. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Graham Cracker Crust
3 4oz chocolate pudding snack pack cups
1/3 c peanut butter
1 8 oz container cool whip

In mixing bowl, combine pudding and peanut butter, stir til smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Stir until completely blended.
Pour into pie crust, freeze pie until firm. Partially thaw for 2 hours in fridge before serving.

KEY LIME PIE

Ingredients:
9" graham cracker crust
1 -14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
3 large egg yolks
2 tsp grated key lime zest
1/2 c key lime juice (12-18 key limes)
2 tbsp sugar
1 c heavy cream (I used cool whip)

-preheat oven to 350 degrees
-beat the egg yolks until pale and fluffy (3 minutes)
-gradually add the milk, beat til light and fluffy (4-5 minutes)
-add lime zest and lime juice, mixing thoroughly
-pour in the crust and bake for 10 minutes or until filling is set.
-Remove from oven, cool, top with whipped topping and sugar mixture, refrigerate.

Sweet Potato Casserole

I thought that I would post this recipe in case someone else wants to make if for Thanksgiving dinner this year.

Sweet Potato Casserole

3 cups cooked, mashed or whipped sweet potatoes (yams work nicely as well)
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend together with an electric beater until smooth. Spoon into a 2 quart shallow dish.

Topping:
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minute

When I make it for a crowd, I usually double or even triple the amount of sweet potatoes or yams. I don't necessarily double and triple the amount of butter, nuts and sugars, but do add some extra and it still tastes delectable! Hope you enjoy! (Sorry there is no photo!)

POPPYCOCK POPCORN

Sorry there is no photo, but it really tastes great!

Poppycock Corn

6 - 8 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups dry roasted peanuts ( she uses mixed nuts...to die for!)
1/2 bag Big Flake Coconut (might have to get at a place like Trader Joe's)

Sauce
2 cubes real butter
1 1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup white Karo

Mix together on medium high. Bring to boil. Stir constantly for 3 minutes. Take off heat. Add 1 teaspoon Vanilla. Pour over popcorn, nuts, and coconut in large mixing bowl. Pour out onto wax paper.

ELEPHANT STEW

1 elephant
brown gravy
Salt & Pepper
2 rabbits, optional



Cut elephant into bite sized pieces. This should take 2 -3 months. Cover with Brown gravy and cook over Kerosene fire about 4 weeks. If more guests drop by, the 2 rabbits may be added. Do this only if necessary, as most people do not like to find hare in their stew. Serves 3800.

DANGEROUS CHOCOLATE CAKE-IN-A-MUG

1 coffee mug
4 Tbsp. cake flour (plain, not self-rising)
4 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 egg
3 Tbsp. milk
3 Tbsp. oil
Small splash of vanilla
3 Tbsp. chocolate chips, optional
Add dry ingredients to mug, mix well with a fork.
Add egg, mix thoroughly.
Pour in milk and oil and vanilla, mix well.
Add chips, if using.
Put mug in microwave, and cook for three minutes on 1000 watts.
Cake will rise over top of mug--do not be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little; tip onto a plate if desired. Eat and enjoy ! (This can serve two if you want to feel slightly more virtuous.)



***And WHY is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only five minutes away from chocolate cake any time of the day or night !!! 'Get thee hence' to the microwave!!!
You could add canned frosting, too. The batter does rise up 'way over the top of the mug, but doesn't run down the side. Fun to watch! Be careful not to overcook--our microwave is higher than 1000 watts, and three minutes was a dab too long--dried the cakes out a little bit. Anyway, give it a try! And be sure to watch it the whole time it's baking in the microwave!!!

Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Slices Recipe

I love eggplant and I love this recipe. I found it online at CDkitchen.com. I haven't tried it, but I bet this would be a great side for a spaghetti dinner. It is also easily adapted to a gluten-free diet, by using gluten-free bread crumbs.

Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:
1 medium eggplant sliced 1/4"
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon basil leaves
1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup chopped ripe tomato

Directions:

Place eggplant slices on 15 x 10" jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with salt. In 9" pie pan, stir together flour, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and basil. In large skillet, cook olive oil, pepper, and garlic over medium heat until sizzling.

Meanwhile, dip eggplant slices into eggs; coat with flour mixture. Fry 1/2 of eggplant slices in olive oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, on each side.

Remove to serving platter; keep warm. Repeat with remaining eggplant slices.

Remove to serving platter; sprinkle with tomato. Cover with foil. Let stand 2 minutes or until tomato is heated through.


This recipe from CDKitchen for Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Slices serves/makes 4

Sauteéd Green Beans

OK, I admit, I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I make these and really like them. Just a note - I kind of cook like my mother, so measurements aren't that important. I believe the most common measurements sometimes are either until it looks right, until it smells right, or until it tastes right. This is one of those recipes. If you are a precision cook, just ignore this recipe totally.

Ingredients:
Butter
Chopped onion (red or yellow)
Minced garlic
Green beans - ends off and cut to your favorite length (fresh is best, but not vital)
3-4 strips of bacon (I use precooked because it's what we have.)
Salt and pepper

Melt butter (you'll need at least 2 Tablespoons) in a sauteé pan on medium heat. Add onions until it looks like the right amount and cook until onions start sweating. Add garlic - I use at least 1 Tablespoon, but I really like garlic. Cook together for about 1 minute. Add the green beans and keep cooking, stirring occasionally. The beans need to cook 5-10 minutes to soften. About 2-3 minutes before the beans are done, add the bacon, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beans are done to your liking.

This makes enough for about 4 when I make it, but as you can tell, it's easily expandable. Just don't make any ingredient too sparse and you will be about right.

Cake Mix Cookies

I made these cookies and they are sooooo good! I used strawberry cake and Kendall loved them too! They are so easy and it actually made 5 dozen cookies! I even made them into sandwich cookies! I think they would even be good as icream sandwich cookies! All Carson could say was mmmmmmmm!

1 package of cake mix (any flavor)

1 large egg

1/4 cup of oil

1/4 cup of water

1 cup of chopped nuts, raisins, oatmeal, coconut, chocolate chips, M&M'S® etc. (anything you like in cookies)



Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cake mix, egg, oil, and water. Beat until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredient (s). Drop by teaspoon about 1 inch apart onto greased cooke sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until done. Makes about 4 dozens. Yummy!

Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

I wish I could take credit for this recipe! It comes courtesy of one of my good friends. This is supposedly the actual recipe from Cinnabon!

Rolls
1 1/4 ounce package active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 cup warm milk (105 to 100 degrees F)
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose four
Filling
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/3 cup margarine, softened
Icing
8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1. For the rolls, dissolve the yeast in warm milk in a large bowl.
2. Mix together the sugar, margarine, salt, and eggs. Add flour and mix well.
3. Knead the dough into a large ball, using your hands dusted lightly with four. Put in a bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
4. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough flat until it is approximately 21 inches long and 16 inches wide. It should be about 1/4 inch thick.
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
6. For the filling, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Spread the softened margarine evenly over the surface of the dough, and then sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar evenly over the surface.
7. Working carefully from the top (a 21 inch side), roll the dough down to the bottom edge.
8. Cut the rolled dough into 1 3/4 inch slices and place 6 at a time evenly spaced , in a lightly greased baking pan. Let the rolls rise again until double in size (about 30 minutes). Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until light brown on top.
9. While the rolls bake, combine the icing ingredients. Beat well with an electric mixer until fluffy.
10. When the rolls come out of the oven, coat each generously with icing. Makes 12 rolls.

Mrs Ingraham's Easy Lasagna

1-2 lbs hamburger
1 jar marinara sauce
Lasagna noodles
9 slices Mozzarella cheese

Fry hamburger
Add Marinara sauce

Layer noodles, meat & Mozzarella cheese alternately.
Bake at 350 for 20 -25 minutes if you precook the noodles OR if you use uncooked noodles put a light layer of meat under the 1st noodles and bake covered in foil for 45 minutes and 15 minutes more uncovered.

$$$$ Million Dollar Fudge $$$$$

6 C Sugar
1 can evaporated milk
Boil, stirring all the time, to soft ball stage (236 degrees)
Remove from heat--
Add 2 12 oz bags of chips, any flavor or combination you want to.
1/2 lb margarine
1 jar marshmallow cream
1 1/2 can chopped nuts, raisins etc (optional)
Blend only until mixture is well mixed and chips melted.
pour into a buttered cookie sheet.(17x11x34)
batch makes 96 pieces 8 across & 12 down 16 pieces per pound