CROCK POT CAKE

Ingredients:

1 package chocolate cake mix

1 container of sour cream (8 oz)

1 cup chocolate morsels

1 cup water

4 eggs

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 package instant chocolate pudding mix

Instructions:

Spray crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix cake mix, sour cream, chocolate morsels, water, eggs, oil and pudding mix in a bowl by hand. Pour into crock pot.

Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.

Makes about 12 servings. Would be good when hosting a family for dinner.

Submitted by: Caroline G.

"This is so easy and you could reduce the fat by using applesauce in lieu of oil and reduced fat sour cream and Sugar Free pudding mix". A great warm treat on a cool night. Scoop out with an ice cream scooper and serve with ice cream on top."

Source: http://whatsfordin-din.blogspot.com/

FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Ingredients:

1 cup of butter of margarine

2 cups of creamy peanut butter

2 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs

1 3/4 cups of powdered sugar

2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (one full bag)

1/3 cup of milk

Instructions:

In a large saucepan, melt butter and peanut butter together.
Mix well. Remove from heat.

Add crumbs and powdered sugar, mixing well.

Spread peanut butter mixture in a jelly roll pan (for thinner bars) or 9x13 pan (for thicker bars).

Chill.

When the peanut butter layer is firm, melt chocolate chips with milk over low heat.

Spread over chilled peanut butter mixture. Chill again.

Freezing Directions:
Cut into serving size pieces.

Wrap individually and freeze in large rigid containers or freezer ziptop bags.

Eat straight from the freezer or thaw slightly.

Submitted by: Caroline G.

I just made a batch of these last evening for my hubby. It had been a while and he loves them. They are so easy to make and last as a full batch for us makes 24-26 squares. You can use reduced fat peanut butter and I also use 2% milk. It is a great treat for him to have in his lunch and you just grab it from the freezer.

Source: www.30daygourmet.com

Comments from 30 day gourmet:
Hey, you peanut butter and chocolate lovers! It doesn’t get any better than this! If you can keep from eating them, these are great to keep around for company, after school snacking and for a treat after the kids go to bed!

EASY CHICKEN BAKE

Ingredients:

1 six ounce package of Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup of Sour Cream - can use reduced fat
1 package (16 ounces) frozen vegetables, thawed and drained

Instructions:

Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Prepare the stuffing mix as directed on the package.
Mix the chicken, soup, sour cream and veggies in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish .
Top with the stuffing.

Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Enjoy now or cover and put in fridge. To reheat, microwave each serving on high for 2 - 3 minutes.

This size serves 6.

Submitted by: Caroline G.

Source: Kraft Food and Family Magazine Fall 2008

PIZZA PINWHEELS

Ingredients:

1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
24 slices pepperoni
1 (14 ounce) can of pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce


Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

On a large baking sheet, pinch the 8 crescent roll dough triangles into 4 rectangles. Layer each rectangle with 6 slices of pepperoni and even amounts of mozzarella cheese. Roll tightly lengthwise and slice each into four of more pieces.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Serve with warmed sauce for dipping.

Submitted by: Caroline G.

Source: http://www.allrecipes.com/

You can modify this with different cheeeses and can all do the prep work and regrigerate before slicing and baking. These are great for snacks after school, lunch for the kids or for a gathering of family and friends!