No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

1 Stick of Butter
1/4 Cup of Cocoa
1/2 Cup of Milk
2 Cups of Sugar
1 Tablespoon of Vanilla
1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter
3 Cups of Oats

Combine butter, cocoa, milk, sugar and vanilla in large saucepan. Heat to a boil and boil for one minute. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and oats. Drop by teaspoon fulls onto waxed papered cookie sheets. Refrigerate until firm.

Yummy Chicken and Rice

6 Boneless Chicken Breasts
2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
2 8-oz. Cream Cheese
2 Packs of dry Italian Salad Dressing

Place chicken, soup and dressing in crock pot for 6-8 hours. Do not add water. Add cream cheese just before serving. Serve over rice or noodles.

Southwest Turkey Sandwiches

1 4-oz. Can of Diced Olives
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Cumin
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Mayo
1/3 Cup Sour Cream
1/3 Cup Onions
8 Slices of French Bread
3/4 lb. of Turkey lunch meat
2 Tomatoes, sliced
2 Avocados, sliced
3/4 Cup Cheddar Cheese

Combine first four ingredients. Add mayo and sour cream. Spread on each piece of bread. Stack on lunch meat, tomato, avocado, and cheese. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Strawberry Surprise

2 Cups of Crushed Pretzels
3 Tablespoons of Sugar
3/4 Cups of Margarine (melted)

Mix and press into a 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool.

1 8-oz. Cool Whip
1 Cup of Sugar
1 8-oz. Cream Cheese

Combine and spread on top of pretzel.

1 Large Strawberry Jell-O
2 Cups of Hot Water
1/2 Cup of Cold Water
1 20-oz. Package of Frozen Strawberries

Pour on top of cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until set.

Yummy Frozen Dessert

Crust
20-oz. package Oreo Cookies (crushed)
1/2 Cup Nuts
1/2 Cup Margarine

Mix above ingredients together and refrigerate.

Soften 1/2 gallon of mint chocolate chip ice cream and spread over cookie layer. Spread one 8-oz. cool whip over ice cream layer freeze.

Reese's Peanut Butter Squares

1 1/4 Cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 1/2 Stick Margarine
1 Cup Peanut Butter
2 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 12-oz. Bag Chocolate Chips

Melt margarine and peanut butter. Mix in crumbs and sugar. Put into 9x13 pan and refrigerate. Melt chocolate chips. Spread over refrigerated mixture and refrigerate 30 minutes only. Immediately cut into squares. Return to refrigerator.

Summer Chicken Pasta Salad

4 Whole Chicken Breasts, Roasted and cut into chunks
1 16-oz. Bottle of Kraft Coleslaw Dressing
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1 Small can slivered water chestnuts, chopped
1 Cup celery
2 Cups roasted cashews, coarsely chopped
1 12-oz. Bow Tie Pasta
1 12-oz. Spiral Tri-Colored Pasta
1 Cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 Small Can Pineapple Tidbits, Drained
2 Cups Craisins
6 Green Onions, Sliced

Prepare chicken breasts, chill. Cook both types of pasta, drain. Toss pasta with small amount of vegetable oil to prevent from sticking. Let cool. Combine all remaining ingredients. Toss with pasta and cooked chicken. Chill until ready to serve.

Cheese Ball

2 8-oz. Cream Cheese
1 9-oz. Cheddar Cheese
1 9-oz. Montory Jack Cheese
1 Medium Brown Onion, Finely Chopped
1 Small Green Pepper, Finely Diced
1 Teaspoon Season Salt
Walnuts, Diced

Mix all ingredients. Roll cheese ball in diced walnuts. Refrigerate.
(Makes 2 large cheese balls.)

Cheesy Mac

4 Cups Cooked Elbow Macaroni, Drained
(approximately 2 cups uncooked)
2 Cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
3 Eggs, Beaten
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
4 Tablespoons Butter, Cut into Pieces
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Milk

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
* Bake for 30-45 minutes.

After macaroni has been boiled and drained, add cheddar cheese while macaroni is still hot. Combine remaining ingredients and add to macaroni mixture. Pour into casserole dish and bake. Top with additional cheese if desired.

Glazed Apricot Chicken

1/2 Cup of Miracle Whip
1/2 Cup of Apricot Preserves
1 Package (1 1/4 ounce) Onion Soup Mix
4 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
* Bake for 25-30minutes.

Mix dressing, preserves, and soup mix. Place chicken in a 9x13 baking dish. Spread dressing mixture over chicken and bake. Serve over rice.

Barbeque Pork Chops

4-5 Thin Slices of Onion
8-9 Thin Slices of Green Pepper
1 Teaspoon of Ground Cloves
1/2 Cup of Crushed Pineapple, drained
1 Cup of Barbeque Sauce
Pork Chops

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
* Bake for 1 1/2 hours.

Place meat in a 9x13 baking dish. Put cloves, salt, pepper, green pepper, onion, and pineapple on top. Place 1/2 to 3/4 inches of water in bottom of pan. Cover completely with barbeque sauce and bake.

Chicken Crescents

8 ounces of Cream Cheese, Softened
4 Tablespoons of Butter, Melted
4 Cups cooked, cubed chicken
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
5 Tablespoons Milk
2 Tablespoons Onion, Chopped
2 8-oz. Can Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
2 Cups Seasoned Croutons, Crushed

Blend cream cheese and butter. Add chicken, salt, pepper, milk, and onion. Mix well. Spoon 1/4 cup mixture near base of triangle and roll up crescent style. Brush each roll with melted butter and sprinkle on crouton crumbs. Place on an un-greased baking sheet and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Qucik Lasagna

1/2 Pound Ground Beef
1 Cup Chopped Onion
2 Large Garlic Cloves
2 Teaspoons Oregano, Crushed
2 Cans Condensed Tomato Soup
1/2 Cup Water
2 Teaspoons Vinegar
1/2 Pound Plain Lasagna Noodles, Cooked
1 Pint Cottage Cheese
1/2 Pound Mozzarella Cheese, Thinly Sliced

In saucepan, brown beef and cook onion, garlic, and oregano. Add soup, water and vinegar. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. In baking dish arrange three alternate layers of noodles, cottage cheese, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let stand about 15 minutes.

Enchilada Casserole

1 Pound of Ground Beef
3/4 Cups of Picante Sauce
1 Can of Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Small Can of Chopped Green Chilies
1 Medium Onion
1 Cup of Sour Cream
Grated Cheese
Flour Tortillas

Mix cooked meat, onion, and picante sauce together. Spoon into center of tortilla. Roll to form an enchilada and place seam side down in a 9x13 baking dish. Mix soup, sour cream, and green chilies. Pour over enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Homemade Waffles

2 2/3 Cups of Flour
3/4 Teaspoons of Salt
1/2 Cups of Oil
1 1/2 Tablespoons of Baking Powder
3 Cups of Milk
3 Eggs

Preheat waffle iron. Mix in a large bowl all ingredients until well blended. Pour about 1/2-3/4 cups of batter into the heated and greased waffle iron as directed.

Homemade Pizza Dough

2 Packages Active Dry Yeast
2 Cups Warm Water
2 Teaspoons of Sugar
4 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
2 Teaspoons of Salt
5 Cups of Flour

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in remaining ingredients and beat vigorously (about 20 strokes). Let dough rise/rest for 5 minutes. Lightly grease cooking sheet. Add sauce and toppings! Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Chicken Enchiladas

1 Large Can of Mild Green Enchilada Sauce
4-5 Chicken Breasts
1 Medium Onion, Diced
2-3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Place the above ingredients in a large pot and bring to a simmer on medium low heat. Simmer for 2-3 hours or until chicken pulls apart very easily. Remove chicken from sauce and set aside to cool. Remove sauce from heat and stir in:

1 Can Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Pint Sour Cream

Pull apart cooled chicken, removing any fat or gristle, add chicken to sauce.
Heat 1 package of small flour tortillas in microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Place 1 tortilla on a plate a sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Spread a layer of the chicken mixture over the cheese, and roll tortilla. Place in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Continue rolling enchiladas and placing tightly together in baking dish. Bake enchiladas "naked" at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes, or until tortillas are browned slightly. Remove from oven and cover with red enchilada sauce and more cheddar cheese. Place back in the oven and back until sauce and cheese is bubbly in the center. Remove from oven and let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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