Warm Apple Pie

Here's another quick and easy drink that will warm you from the inside!

Warm Apple Pie

1 oz vanilla rum
1/2 oz amaretto
1/4 oz cinnamon schnapps
Apple cider

Mix all together and top with whip cream

Chicken Enchiladas

This recipe comes from my hair dresser and it couldn't be any easier to make.

Chicken Enchiladas

2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 cans diced green chilies
1 pkt taco seasoning
1 jar salsa Verde
cooked deli chicken
Flour tortillas
Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

Fill each tortilla with chicken and cheese. Mix all other ingredients and put a little in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Place enchiladas, seam side down, into pan and pour the rest of the sauce over all. Top with cheese and bake 30 mins at 350 degrees.

Russian Tea Mix

If you are ever in need of a quick gift to give to someone who has everything this is fast, easy and everyone loves it. Bag it up and add a mug and you have a great gift!

Russian Tea Mix

1 3/4 c Tang
1 3/4 c. Sugar
1/2 c Instant Tea
1-2 Pkgs Wylers Lemonade
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Cloves

Mix all and store. To serve add 2 spoonfuls to a cup of hot water!

6 Layer Salad

This is a recipe from my Aunt Doris and I LOVE it! It's very easy and if you have a glass dish it is very pretty too!

6 Layer Salad

1 head lettuce, cut up
1 c shredded carrots
1 c chopped celery
1 c chopped onion
1 c chopped green pepper
1 10 oz pkg frozen peas

Layer in order as given above. Mix 1 1/2 c mayonnaise with 2 tbsp sugar. Pour over the above. Sprinkle with bacon bits and 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese. Serve chilled.

Corn Dip

Here's another quick and easy dip from my friend Buffy. I made this for a family get together and it went very quickly.

Corn Dip

2 can Mexicorn, drained
1 8 oz container of sour cream
1 c mayo, must be mayo
4 green onion, chopped
3 jalapenos, seeded and minced.
If you like things spicy do not seed jalapenos
1 7 oz can diced chilies
1 1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese

Mix all together and serve with Frito's scoops

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today is my birthday and I won't be doing any cooking and my kitchen is closed! I am going out for dinner and letting someone else cook for me!

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Happy St. Patty's Day! Here's a great soup recipe that is most appropriate for this special occasion!



Creamy Reuben Soup



1/2 c onion, chopped

1/4 c celery chopped

1/4 c green pepper, chopped

1/4 c butter, cubed

2 tbsp flour

1 c beef broth

2 c half and half

1/4 lb deli corned beef, coarsely chopped

3/4 c sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 c 4 oz Swiss cheese, shredded



Saute onion, celery and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour until well blended and gradually add broth. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low and add half & half, corned beef, sauerkraut, salt and pepper. Do not boil. Add cheese and stir until melted. Yields 5, 1 cup servings.

Mounds Bar

This is a great drink for a cold day or night. It tastes just like a Mounds candy bar.

Mounds Bar

2 oz Coconut Rum
Hot Chocolate

Mix together and top with whip cream

Scott's Roast Beef

This recipe I got from Scott, a manager at work who is an awsome cook. It is truly the best way to cook a roast and once you try this you won't make it any other way!

Scott's Roast Beef

Roast
Can of Cream of Golden Mushroom Soup
Can of French Onion Souhp
Can of beef broth

Put all in crock pot and cook until roast is tender.
You can make these into sandwhiches and serve
the juice for dunking!

Cheesy Chicken

This is a great recipe for a large get together, it makes a lot and it is super easy! My friend Buffy gave me this recipe and I make it quite often.

Cheesy Chicken

6 lb chicken breasts
1 can chicken broth
1 stick butter
2 lbs Velveeta cheese
Lowry's season salt, to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste

Cook chicken in crock pot in chicken broth. When done, shred and set aside. In the crock pot add chicken broth to equal one can, butter, velveeta, season salt and salt and pepper. Stir often until cheese is melted. Add chicken stir to coat. Serve on buns.

This can be frozen but you might have to add a little chicken broth when you reheat it.

Banana Split Dessert

This is my all time favorite dessert and I haven't had it in years! My mom used to make this for me so if any of you make it and need a taste tester, I am available!!!

Banana Split Dessert

Crust:
1/2 c butter
2 c crushed graham crackers

Topping:
1 large container of whipped topping
3/4 c chopped nuts

Filling:
2 eggs
1 c butter
2 c powdered sugar
3-5 bananas sliced
1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, well drained

Mix crust ingredients together and pat in bottom of 9x13 pan. Beat eggs, butter and powdered sugar for 15 mins. Spread evenly over graham cracker crust. Next layer sliced bananas, crushed pineapple and whipping cream. Sprinkle with nuts. Cut, call me to taste test and don't forget to have the coffee ready when I get there!

Ham Wild Rice Soup

I got this recipe from an old boss of mine when I worked in the office world and I make it all the time. This recipe freezes well so if you have leftovers pop them in the freezer for another time!

Ham Wild Rice Soup

2 tbsp butter
1/4 c flour
1/4 c onion
4 c chicken broth
2 c cooked wild rice
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c half and half
2 tbsp sherry
1/2 c chopped ham
1/2 c grated carrots
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
3 tbsp slivered almonds (optional)

Melt butter and saute onions, blend in flour. Gradually add in broth. Cook stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. Stir in rice and salt and simmer. Blend in half & half and sherry. Add the rest of the ingredients and heat. This freezes very well. WW points plus 1 cup = 6 points

Corn Fritters

My dad LOVED corn fritters and I made them for him often. He loved to put maple syrup on them right before he ate them, I just liked mine plain.

Corn Fritters

1 14.75 oz can cream style corn
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
2 tbsp sugar
Canola oil for frying

Combine all ingredients. Heat oil and drop fritters by spoonfuls into hot oil and cook until
golden brown. Drain on paper towel and serve

Cathy's Banana Bread

My friend Cathy is the BEST baker that I have ever met and she is kinda the Ying to my Yang. I LOVE to cook but HATE to bake and she LOVES to bake so that's why we get along so great! She even makes cookie dough balls for my man Dave so that he can have fresh baked cookies when he wants them, what a great friend huh?

You must try this recipe as it is the best banana bread that I have ever eaten and I do make it because it's really fast and easy!

Cathy's Banana Bread

3/4 c softened butter
1 1/2 c sugar
Cream and blend in:
1 1/2 c mashed bananas, about 3 bananas
Add:
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
Add alternatively:
1/2 c buttermilk
2 c flour
Then add:
1/2 c broken nuts
Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees