1 box butter cake mix4 eggs1/4 c. oil1/4 c. water6 oz. chocolate chips1 small box instant vanilla pudding1 – 8 oz. carton sour cream3/4 c. chopped pecans Mix all together in mixer. Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Frost as desired. From Mary Ann. Grocery List … [Read more...] about Better than Sex Cake
Veggie Squares
2 Pillsbury crescent rolls1 bar cream cheese, softened at room temperature1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dip mixpre-made salad mix of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, chopped Flatten and pinch together crescent rolls on a cookie sheet in a rectangular shape. Cook according to package directions in the oven. Cool. In a small bowl, blend cream cheese and Hidden Ranch dip mix. … [Read more...] about Veggie Squares
Chicken-Chile Tostadas
1 T. olive oil1 c. pre-chopped onion1 t. bottled minced garlic½ t. ground cumin½ t. ground chipotle chile pepper¼ t. ground cinnamon1 lb. ground chicken breast½ c. bottled fat-free salsa¼ c. water½ t. salt2 T. chopped fresh cilantro1 t. lime juice4 – 6″ corn tortillas1 c. shredded iceberg lettuce1 c. (4 oz.) pre-shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese¼ c. … [Read more...] about Chicken-Chile Tostadas
Asian Style Dip
½ c. mayonnaise¼ c. sour cream2 T. soy sauce½ T. dried basil1 T. sesame oil1 T. toasted sesame seeds1 T. rice vinegar¼ t. dried ginger1 t. sugar½ t. dry mustard1/8 t. ground red pepperAssorted cut-up vegetables (carrots, red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, cucumber, broccoli, etc.) Combine first 11 ingredients in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Cover and refrigerate. From … [Read more...] about Asian Style Dip
Southwestern Salsa with Black Beans and Corn
1 ½ tsp. cumin seeds2 – 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained1 – 15 ¼ oz. can whole kernel corn, drained1 red pepper, minced1 small purple onion, minced (1 c.)½ c. chopped fresh cilantro½ c. chopped fresh parsley1/3 c. lime juice¼ c. olive oil3 cloves garlic, crushed½ t. salt1 t. dried crushed red pepper½ t. freshly ground black pepper Toast cumin seeds in a skillet … [Read more...] about Southwestern Salsa with Black Beans and Corn
Wonton Soup
6 chicken breasts9 c. water1 onion chopped4 stalks celery, chopped1 red bell pepper, chopped2 t. salt1 t. garlic pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 t. basil1/8 t. black pepper8 sliced bacon, cooked1 small carton mushrooms, sliced1 pint baby spinach leaves4 green onions, sliced2 T. butter1 package wonton wrappers8 T. soy sauce Boil chicken in water with onion, celery, red bell … [Read more...] about Wonton Soup
Swiss Vegetable Medley
1 – 16 oz. bag of frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, thawed and drained1 can cream of mushroom1 c. Swiss cheese, shredded1/2 c. sour cream1/4 t. black pepper, freshly ground1 small jar chopped pimientos1 – 28 oz. can French fried onions In a large bowl, combine vegetables, cream of mushroom, 1/2 c. cheese, sour cream pepper, pimientos and 1/2 can French fried onions. … [Read more...] about Swiss Vegetable Medley
Mrs. Lamb’s Potato Soup
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed4 c. water2 carrots, cut in small pieces1/2 onion, diced1 stick butter1 can pet milk (evaporated milk)1 t. salt1/8. t black pepper, freshly ground In a large stock pot bring water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots and onions and boil for 20 minutes over medium high heat. Turn heat down to low and add butter and pet milk. Cook 5 minutes more before … [Read more...] about Mrs. Lamb’s Potato Soup
Spiced Carrots Polynesian
2 T. butter1/2 c. pineapple juice1 T. brown sugar1/2 t. ground nutmeg1/4 t. salt1/8 t. white pepper4 c. sliced carrots1 medium onion, sliced in rings2 T. fresh parsley Melt butter in stock pot over medium heat. Add juice, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, pepper, onions and carrots. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. When boiling, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for … [Read more...] about Spiced Carrots Polynesian
Morton’s Favorite Green Beans
2 cans green beans (Italian style is our favorite)2 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled, reserving bacon grease2 T. bacon grease4 T. minced onions1 garlic clove minced4 T. teriyaki sauce1/2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper In a medium sauce pan, add beans, bacon grease, onions, garlic, teriyaki, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes until mixture is simmering. … [Read more...] about Morton’s Favorite Green Beans