About Me

I have a passion for making great food and I love to try new recipes. I hope that you will enjoy trying the recipes that I have tried and will like them as much as I do!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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

Saturday, March 26, 2011

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.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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!

Monday, March 21, 2011

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.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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

Friday, March 18, 2011

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!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

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.