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Saturday, August 25, 2007

MINI FRITTATAS WITH HAM AND CHEESE

MINI FRITTATAS WITH HAM AND CHEESE

Ingredients:

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped ham
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tablesppons chopped chives
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 large egg whites
1 large egg

Instructions:

Saute onion and ham for 3 min., then set aside to cool slightly. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl and stir with a whisk. Stir in ham mixture. Spoon into 24 mini muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Source: Cooking Light Magazine

Submitted by: Lori S.
"I like taking this popular appetizer to baby showers".

GREAT GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS PUNCH

GREAT GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Ingredients:

2 liter bottle of Lemon-Lime Soda
1 frozen can of cranberry juice
1 frozen can of apple juice

Instructions:

Stir together above ingredients in a large punch bowl and add lots of ice!

Source: Great Grandma

Submitted by: Lori S.

HAM AND CHEESE BUNS

HAM AND CHEESE BUNS

Ingredients:

Croissant (or plain) Roll Dough, Found in your grocers refrigerated section
Swiss cheese, diced in small chunks
Ham (I use lunch meat type), diced in small chunks

Instructions:

Flatten out roll dough on a cookie sheet.
Place a half dozen chunks each of cheese and ham in center of each piece of dough.
Roll up and pinch dough shut so that cheese does not ooze out while baking.
Follow baking directions on roll package.
It is usually 10-15 min. on 350.

Source: Grandma

Submitted by: Lori S.
"My grandma used to make these for us when we were young and out swimming in the summertime. It is a simple, fun favorite for the kids".

MEXICAN TWO BEAN CHICKEN CHILE

MEXICAN TWO BEAN CHICKEN CHILE

Ingredients:

1 medium zuchini, chopped
1- 15 oz. can black beans, drained
1- 15oz. can pinto beans, drained
1- 8 3/4 oz. can corn, drained
2- 14 1/2 oz. cans chicken broth
1 16 oz. jar salsa
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 Tablespoons Chile Powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions:

Add everything to a large pot, bring to a boil and then simmer for at least a half hour.

Source: Sister-in-law

Submitted by: Lori S.
"I always get rave reviews on this one. I make a double batch and serve with corn bread and salad when having a large group of people over".

GREEN CHILE RICE

GREEN CHILE RICE

Ingredients:

6 cups prepared rice
16 oz. container sour cream
2- 4oz. cans green chili's
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Combine rice, sour cream and green chili's. Top with cheese and bake at 350 until hot and bubbly.

Source: Sister-in-law

Submitted by: Lori S.

ITALIAN DELIGHT

ITALIAN DELIGHT

Ingredients:

12 oz. pkg. (4 cups) wide egg noodles, cooked
1 lb. ground beef (or turkey)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1- 16 oz. can corn (or 2 cups frozen)
2- 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
1- 16 oz. can tomato soup
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Brown meat and onion, then combine all ingredients except cheese into a 13x9 pan. Top with cheese and bake at 350 for 25 min.

I have also added a few shakes of Italian Seasoning to the mix.

Source: Mother-in-law

Submitted by: Lori S.
" A good recipe to split and freeze half for later too".

STEAK SEASONING

STEAK SEASONING

Grandpa's famous steak seasoning

Ingredients:

1 T. of each: salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme and paprika

Instructions:

Combine ingredients and sprinkle over steak as you are grilling it. Easy & delicious!

Source: Grandpa

Submitted by: Lori S.

COCONUT BALLS

COCONUT BALLS

Ingredients:

3/4 cup instant mashed potatoes prepared
1 lb. flaked coconut (about 4 cups)
1 lb. confectioners' sugar (about 4 3/4 cups sifted)
1 teaspoon almond extract
Chocolate Coating (I use "Candy Melts" from a craft or grocery store and then melt them over a double broiler)

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients except coating. Drip by teaspoons on waxed paper and refrigerate for 1/2 hour. Roll into balls and refrigerate 1/2 hour. Dip balls into coating and drop onto waxed paper. Refrigerate to harden. Makes about 5 dozen.

Source: Grandma

Submitted by: Lori S.
"I made Grandma proud by winning first prize last year at my Mom's group Christmas dessert contest. I added a red or green M & M to the top just for added fesivity".

BUTTERSCOTCH CHIP CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

BUTTERSCOTCH CHIP CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

Ingredients:

1 box (18.25 oz.) Chocolate Cake Mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups (12 oz.) Butterscotch Chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

Combine cake mix, oil and eggs. Stir in chips and pecans. Drop on ungreased baking pans and bake at 350 for 8-10 min.

Source: Unknown

Submitted by: Lori S.
"These are as delicious as they are quick and easy!"