Archive for June, 2009

Fruit Cocktail Salad

INGREDIENTS: (2) 16 oz. cans fruit cocktail (not drained) (1) 20 oz. unsweetened pineapple tidbits (drained) (1) 11 oz. mandarin oranges (drained) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (1) box instant sugar free vanilla pudding 2 medium firm bananas (sliced) DIRECTIONS: Mix together & enjoy!

Mandarin Orange Salad

SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup toasted, sliced almonds 3 tablespoons of sugar 1/2 head iceberg lettuce 1/2 head romaine lettuce 1 cup chopped celery (or less depending on your tastes) 2 whole green onions chopped (1) 11 oz. can of mandarin oranges   DRESSING INGREDIENTS: 1/2 teaspoon salt dash of pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 [...]

No Bake Cookies

This is another easy recipe that is great to make with kids!  Kids are home for the summer…make some fun memories in the kitchen with them! INGREDIENTS: 1 stick oleo (margarine) 1/2 cup cocoa 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups oatmeal   DIRECTIONS: Mix margarine, cocoa, [...]

Chocolate Eclair Cake

This is a fast and easy recipe.  It’s great to make with kids too and everybody loves it! INGREDIENTS: 1 box regular graham crackers 2 small packages instant french vanilla pudding 3 cups cold milk (1) 8 oz. cool whip 1 can chocolate fudge frosting   DIRECTIONS: Mix together milk and pudding.  Beat with mixer [...]

Candied Sweet Potatoes & Apples

INGREDIENTS: 8 medium-size sweet potatoes or (2) 29 oz. cans of yams (1) 20 oz. can of sliced applies, drained 4 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar cinnamon 1 – 2 cups miniature marshmallows DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Wash and boil yams in skins until tender if not using canned.  Cool, [...]

Salsa (great to make with kids!)

This is a recipe my daughter brought home from school.  They made it as a class activity and she never stops talking about it!  With all the farm fresh ingredients available right now, it’s the perfect recipe to make this time of year with your kids. INGREDIENTS: 3 tomatoes 1/4 white or yellow onion, diced [...]

Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS: 2-1/2 cups diced and chilled, cooked chicken breast meat (boil meat with a few celery stalks, little salt, other seasonings for flavor) 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup sliced seedless grapes 1/2 cup pecan pieces 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt dash of pepper 1 cup mayonnaise (or 1/2 miracle whip, 1/2 [...]

Swedish Nut Bars

INGREDIENTS (BARS/FILLING): 1 cup margarine (or butter) 1 egg, beaten 1 cup sugar  ½ cup milk (whole milk) 1 cup pecans 1 cup coconut 1 cup graham cracker crumbs whole graham crackers INGREDIENTS (ICING): ½ cup margarine (or butter) melted 1 tablespoon milk 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups confectioner’s sugar   DIRECTIONS Have a 9 [...]

Company Potatoes

INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. hash browns (thawed) 1/2 cup onions (optional) 1/2 cup margarine (melted) 16 oz. sour cream (2) 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese 1 can cream of chicken soup crushed potato chips salt and pepper (to taste)   DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all ingredients (except potato chips).  Put mixture in 9 [...]

Cheese Dip Spread

INGREDIENTS (2) 8 oz. Cream Cheese 1 cup Mayonnaise 12 oz. Shredded Swiss Cheese 4-5 Green onions chopped Hormel Real Bacon pieces   DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients except bacon bits and mix well.  When well blended, put in 10″ pie pan and sprinkle bacon bits on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.  Serve [...]

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