Honey Butter

1 c butter or margarine, softened
1/2 tub or jar of marshmallow creme
1/4 c  honey
1/4 c powdered sugar

Mix together well and refrigerate until it reaches the desired consistency.

Cheese Ball

2 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese
1 pkg (8 oz) cheddar cheese
1 T finely chopped onions
1 T chopped red bell peppers
2 t worcestershire sauce
1 t lemon juice
dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 c chopped pecans

beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer until blended. Mix in all remaining ingredients except pecans.  Cover.  Refrigerate several hours or over night.  Shape mixture into ball and roll in pecans.  Serve with crackers.

Caramel Popcorn

2 c unpopped popcorn
2 c brown sugar
1 c margarine
1/2 c corn syrup
1/2 t salt
1 t vanilla
1/2 t baking soda

Pop popcorn and cool.  Remove unpopped kernels. In sauce pan mix brown sugar, margarine, white syrup, and salt.  Bring to boil and boil 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.  Place popcorn in roasting pan and pour caramel over popcorn stirring thoroughly to coat all popcorn.  Bake 1 hour at 250, stirring every 15 minutes.  For chewier caramel corn, don't bake.

Cream Cheese Pinwheels

1-8 oz package cream cheese, softened
black olives, minced
1 small can of green chillis and/or jalepenos
green onion

Mix together the above ingredients (in amounts according to taste).  Spread generously on flour tortillas.  Roll tortillas up and cut into 1 inch pieces.

Mocha Latte

This recipe is not for the coffee conosur. It's just something I enjoy to save money.  It's pretty close to the real thing.

1/4 c strong coffee, hot
warm milk-enough to fill your coffee cup the rest of the way (you can use chocolate milk)
 **I just warm my milk in the microwave.
chocolate syrup, to taste (or caramel if you rather)

I always make this recipe with chocolate syrup because that's how the coffee houses make it.  But if you want a richer chocolate flavor, try chocolate milk.

Homemade Frappuccinos

Chocolate Ice Cream or Chocolate Milk
1/4 c Strong Coffee, cooled
Caramel Syrup
Ice Cubes
Whipped Topping (Optional)

Using the cup you will serve the drink in, fill the cup/glass 2/3 full with ice.  Put ice in blender, followed by coffee, Caramel Syrup (as much as desired) then about 4 scoops of ice cream.  If using chocolate milk, use 3/4 cup of ice, and add more ice to reach desired consistency.  Blend thoroughly until all ice is crushed.  It may take a few minutes.  Add more ice or milk to reach desired consistency.  To sweeten flavor, add more caramel syrup.  Top with whipped topping and drizzle with syrup for a perfect treat.

*It is important to use caramel syrup,  not chocolate, otherwise your flavor will be syrupy.  You can use vanilla ice cream or white milk to make only a caramel Mocha.  The Caramel add the right amount of sweetness without destroying the rich chocolate flavor.

*To get the right chocolate flavor, it is important to use chocolate milk or ice cream.

Ice Cream Cone Cakes

1 box party rainbow chip cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 24 flat-bottom ice cream cones 1 recipe frosting (or if you have to, store bought...yuck!)
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box. Fill each cup 2/3 full of batter (1 heaping tablespoon each). Place ice cream cone upside down on batter in each cup. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean (cones may tilt on batter). Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Remove paper baking cups. Generously frost cake with frosting, and decorate as desired. Store loosely covered.

Golden Grahams S'mores

1 stick of butter

1 bag of large marshmallows

1 box of Golden Grahams cereal (small box)

½ bag of mini marshmallows  (I actually omitted these the first time because I didn't have any, and it was still great!)

½ bag of milk chocolate chips

Grease a large mixing bowl and 9x13 pan.  In the greased large mixing bowl, microwave butter and large marshmallows for 3 minutes, stirring every minute, or until melted.  Mix in Golden Grahams until well coated with marshmallow mixture, let cool for a couple of minutes (otherwise chocolate chips will melt when stirred in).  Stir in mini marshmallows and chocolate chips.  Press into greased 9x13 pan, cool on the counter until set.

Chinese Green Beans

1 pound frozen or fresh green beans

2 large garlic bulbs, minced

2 T sesame oil

Chopped Almonds (To taste)

Toast almonds in pan before frying green beans.  Once toasted, remove and set aside.  Fry beans and garlic in sesame oil until very tender (i usually cook mine until they're almost overdone). Add almonds.  Serve immediately.

Cheesy Potatoes

1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup  

2 cups BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

1/2 c chopped onion (Optional)

1 pkg. (32 oz.) frozen Southern-style hash browns, thawed

1 pkg. (8 oz.) Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

3 c crushed corn flakes

4 Tbsp. butter, melted

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix soup and sour cream in large bowl. Add potatoes, onion, and cheese; stir until well blended.

SPOON mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish. Combine cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over potato mixture.

BAKE 50 min. or until heated through.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Bacon Salad

1 head broccoli -bite size pieces

1/2 head of cauliflower -bite size pieces

1 red or while onion, chopped or sliced

1 c sunflower seeds

Bacon, browned and crumbled (to taste)

1/2 c Raisins (Optional...If making for me, please leave them out!)

Dressing:

1 c mayo

1/2 c sugar

2 T Vinegar

Combine first list of ingredients.  Mix dressing together and pour over salad just before serving.

P.S.  Dressing is also great on Cabbage for cole slaw!

Dorito Delight

1-12 oz. bag Doritos

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 lb ground beef or cubed chicken (add a little taco seasoning if you use beef)

1 sm onion

1-12 oz pkg cheddar cheese

1 pkg taco seasoning

1- 8 oz carton sour cream

1. Fry mean, drain, and add taco seasoning.  Add soup and onion to meat.  Heat mixture.

2. Crumble Doritos.  Line 9x13 pan with 1/3 of Doritos.  Pour half of meat mixture on top of Doritos, and sprinkle with cheese.  Repeat layering once.  End with another layer of Doritos and cheese. Heat in a 300 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until cheese melts. Take out of oven and spread sour cream on top. 

Taco Dip Meal

These pictures are similar to the finish product, depending on your choice of toppings.  These pictures don't include meat, but the recipe does call for it if you want to make it as a meal.

8 oz sour cream

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 of taco seasoning packet.

1 pound ground beef

1/2 pkg taco seasoning

1 large tomato, diced

lettuce, chopped

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Olives (Optional)

Mix sour cream, cream cheese and taco seasoning together. Spread on individual plates, (cover 1/2 for a big eater, 1/4 or less for a small eater) or for a family, you can spread on a cookie sheet or pizza pan and all eat off of it together. You can spread as thick or thin as you think you'd like it. (I like it thick!)You can always make more sour cream/cream cheese mixture. 

Mix ground beef and remaining 1/2 pkg of taco seasoning.  Sprinkle on dip portion.  Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, as well as any other taco toppings you enjoy. (Onions, salsa, taco sauce, etc.)

Serve with tortilla chips and just dip it right off the plate or pan. 

Great for a Sunday Night!

Croquettes

Take 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper, 2 cups mashed potatoes, 1 egg, 1/2 cup crushed RITZ Crackers (about 25) and 2 cups oil and mix & match your recipe from these options... 

meat options	KRAFT Shredded Cheese choices	flavoring possibilities
2 cups shredded cooked chicken	Monterey Jack	chopped green bell peppers
2 cups shredded cooked beef	Mild Cheddar	canned chopped green chiles, drained
2 cups shredded cooked pork	Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese	chopped jalapeno peppers
2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked	Colby & Monterey	chopped red bell peppers

COOK and stir onions, 1/4 cup flavoring and crushed red pepper in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 10 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Set aside.

COMBINE meat, 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheese and potatoes in large bowl. Add onion mixture; mix well. Cool completely. Shape into 15 (3-inch) sausage-shaped croquettes (or into 12 croquettes for tuna mixture). Dip, 1 at a time, in beaten egg then in cracker crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each croquette.

HEAT oil in large saucepan to 375°F. Add croquettes, in batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Mix & Match Potato Casseroles

Take 2 cups frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes and 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese and mix & match your recipe from these options...

 Meat Options:

2 cups chopped cooked chicken

1 lb. ground beef, browned, drained

4 oz. OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni

Vegetable Choices:

chopped onions, chopped red peppers

thawed frozen corn, sliced green onions 

sliced mushrooms, sliced onions

broccoli florets, finely chopped zucchini, sliced green peppers 

Sauce Possibilities:

1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce

1 cup Salsa  

1 cup pizza sauce

1 can (15 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Mix potatoes and 1/2 cup of the cheese; spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

TOP with layers of meat, 1/2 cup of each of the vegetables and the sauce. Cover with foil.

BAKE 40 min. Remove foil; sprinkle casserole with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake an additional 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Chicken Cordon Blue

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz. each), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness

4 tsp.  GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard

12 slices OSCAR MAYER Thin Sliced Smoked Ham

4   KRAFT 2% Milk Swiss Cheese Slices

1/3 cup cholesterol-free egg product

1/2 cup  seasoned dry bread crumbs 

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Place chicken, top-sides down, on large cutting board. Spread each breast with 1 tsp. mustard; top with 3 ham slices and 1 cheese slice. Starting at one of the short ends, tightly roll up chicken.
DIP chicken in egg product, then roll in bread crumbs until evenly coated on all sides. Place, seam-sides down, in single layer in shallow lightly greased baking dish.
BAKE 25 min. Cover loosely with foil; bake an additional 15 to 20 min. or until chicken is cooked through (170°F).

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Melon Snacks

Ingredients

• 1 honeydew
• Raspberry sorbet

• Chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Halve the honeydew, discard the seeds, and chill it overnight in the fridge.
   
2. The next day, put the halves in the freezer for 15 minutes, pull them out, and pack them with sorbet, gently evening off the top.
   
3. Using a chilled knife, slice each half into halves again (make sure the melon is sorbet side up).
   
4. Finally, insert a row of chocolate chip seeds and serve immediately.
   

7 Layer Mexican Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup black olives, drained

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large serving dish, spread the refried beans. Layer the guacamole on top of the beans.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and taco seasoning mix. Spread over the layer of guacamole.
3. Sprinkle a layer of Cheddar cheese over the mayonnaise mixture layer. Sprinkle tomato, green onions and black olives over the cheese.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
Cream first four ingredients Together,
Now add:
1 t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
2 c. flour
3 c. oatmeal (or just a little less)
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips 

Bake at 350 for 10-15 min.

I was waiting for a rainy day to make these so I didn't have to worry about heating up the house.  I got one and the recipe passed with flying colors!  Enjoy!

Fruit Pops

2 cups boiling water

1 pkg.  (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin

18 fresh strawberries, stemmed

2/3 cup  (2-qt. line) KOOL-AID Strawberry Flavor Sugar-Sweetened Soft Drink Mix, or any red flavor 

 ADD boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved.

 CUT strawberries in half. Mash berries and drink mix in large bowl with fork. Stir in gelatin.

 POUR into 8 (5-oz.) paper cups.

 COVER cups with foil, insert wooden pop stick into center of each for handle. Freeze 2 hours or until firm.

Variation Twist on your Pop Flavor!

Mix and match this refreshing summer pop with your favorite flavor combination of JELL-O, KOOL-AID and fruit!