Chocolate Chip Dream Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 2 (3.5 ounce) packages non-instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Lightly grease one 13x9 inch cake pan.
3. Make chocolate pudding according to package directions.
4. Combine chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding, and eggs and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed of an electric mixer.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and cover top with the semisweet chocolate chips.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes

Cheese Lovers Lasagna

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
• 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce with meat
• 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 6 slices processed American cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (8 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
3. Add lasagna pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
4. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish with noodles and spread on 1/4 cup of the spaghetti sauce.
5. Add another layer of noodles and begin alternating layers of cheeses, noodles and sauce, beginning with the cottage cheese.
6. Make sure you leave enough spaghetti sauce to cover the top to prevent hardening of the top layer of noodles.
7. Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
8. Bake in a preheated oven until cheese is well melted and filling is heated through; about 20 or 25 minutes.

Chocolate Drop Cookies Recipe

You Need:

1. 1 c sugar
2. 2/3 c margarine or butter
3. 1 egg
4. 1/2 c cocoa
5. 1/3 c buttermilk, milk, or water
6. 1 tsp vanilla
7. 1 3/4 c flour
8. 1/2 tsp baking soda
9. 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
10. 1/2 to 1 bag chocolate chips

Directions:

Cream together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla. Add cocoa and liquid. Mix together flour, soda and salt. Add to butter mixture and mix well. Add chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake in 400°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes

Cheesy Chicken Rolls

A great way to use left over chicken!

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
2. 4 slices processed American cheese, cut in half
3. 4 cups cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
4. 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
5. 1 cup milk
6. 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
3. Unroll the dough; separate into 8 triangles.
4. On the large end of the triangle place 1/2 piece of American cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded chicken.
5. Roll the dough and seal the edges.
6. Place in prepared dish.
7. In a small bowl combine the soup, milk and Cheddar cheese; pour over the stuffed rolls.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Corned Beef & Cabbage

One of my personal favorites, corned beef & cabbage. Hey don't forget the mashed potatos. And it doesn't have to be St. Patricks day to eat this!

You need:

1. 4-5 lb. corned beef brisket
2. 2 whole cloves
3. 10 whole black peppercorns
4. 2 bay leaves

Directions:

1. Wipe corned beef with damp paper towels.
2. Place in large kettle; cover with cold water.
3. Add cloves, black peppercorns and bay leaves.
4. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
5. Skim surface; then simmer, covered 3-4 hours or until meat is fork tender.

Some places advise you to cook the cabbage in the corned beef, i would rather taste the cabbage the way God intended so I use a seperate pot.

Other things to keep in mind, the longer you boil the corned beef, the more tender it is / the more better it is!

Chicken Gumbo

Saute in large pot:

1. 1/4 c. butter
2. 1/4 onion, chopped
3. 1/4 bell pepper
4. 2 tbsp. flour

Saute until bubbly and tender.

Add:

1. 2 cans stewed tomatoes
2. 1 can okra or 1 c. frozen okra
3. 3 chicken bouillon cubes
4. 3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
5. 1/2 tsp. chili powder
6. 1 tbsp. salt
7. 1/4 tsp. pepper
8. 1 can tomato soup or sm. can tomato sauce
9. 4 c. chicken broth

Simmer 45 minutes

Add 2 or 3 cups cooked chicken after simmering, heat. Boil 1 cup rice; add to soup with chicken.

3 Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Ingredients: 2 cups ricotta cheese (15 ounces), preferably fresh 1 cup shredded mozzarella (about 6 ounces) 2/3 cup coarsely chopped basil Salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup water 4 large eggs, lightly beaten Unsalted butter 3 cups tomato sauce, preferably homemade 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta with the mozzarella, basil, 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper.
In a blender, process the flour, water, eggs and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.

Heat an 8-inch crêpe or omelet pan over moderately high heat. Lightly butter the pan and add 2 tablespoons of the batter; working quickly, swirl the pan to coat it evenly. Cook until the top of the crêpe is dry and the bottom is lightly golden, about 1 minute. Flip the crêpe and cook until the bottom is lightly golden, about 20 seconds longer. Transfer the crêpe to a large plate and repeat with the remaining batter to make a total of 16 crêpes.

Preheat the oven to 375°. Coat the bottom of a 3-quart baking dish with 1 cup of the tomato sauce. Arrange the crêpes on a work surface. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the ricotta filling in a line down the center of each crêpe. Loosely roll up the crêpes and arrange them, seam side up, side by side in the baking dish. Pour the remaining 2 cups of tomato sauce over the manicotti and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tomato sauce is bubbling and the manicotti are heated through. Serve piping hot.

Great Idea: Make Ahead
The unbaked manicotti can be refrigerated overnight. Allow up to 15 minutes longer for baking.

Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

You Need: 1 1/4 c. chocolate cookie crumbs 3-4 tbsp. melted butter 2 c. whipping cream, divided 3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1 c. white sugar 34 Oreo cookies divided 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 1/2 tsp. vanilla Whipped cream for garnish

Directions:
Crust: Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into 9-inch spring form pan. Place crust in freezer.

Whip 1 1/2 cups whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
With electric beater, whip cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and blend. Coarsely chop 24 cookies and fold into cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipping cream. Turn filling into crust. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.

Loosen cheesecake from pan. Melt chocolate in saucepan over low heat; cool slightly. Whisk remaining whipped cream and vanilla. Glaze top and sides of cheesecake with chocolate mixture. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens. Cut into 10 pieces; garnish with whipping cream and cookie on top of whipped cream.

Crab Rangoon Recipe

You Need: 1 lb. sea legs or any chunk artificial crab meat 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened 4 oz. seafood spread,optional 1 bunch scallions, chopped (about 6 - green part too) pinch of salt1 tsp. sugar pkg. wonton skins 1/4 tsp. onion powder oil for deep frying

Directions:

Place crab meat, cream cheese, seafood spread, scallions, salt, onion powder and sugar into food processor and mix into a lumpy paste. If food processor is not available, chop crab and onions very fine and mix with softened cream cheese, salt, and sugar. Place teaspoonful of mixture in middle of a wonton skin. Moisten edges and draw up opposite corners to meet and form a package. Make sure all edges are sealed. Deep fry until golden brown.

7 Layer Cookie Bar Recipe

These 7 Layer Cookie Bar Recipe are the best!!! I'm kinda addicted to them! The ingredients below are what you need as a basis for the recipe, but feel free to add extra layers. PS, marshmellows are always a great layer! Peanut butter too!

You need:

1. 1 stick butter
2. 1 1/2 cups graham crackers
3. 1 can Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
4. 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
5. 1 1/2 cups coconut
6. 1 cup chopped walnuts
7. 1 cup butterscotch chips (can be omitted)

Directions:
Melt butter in a cake pan. Sprinkle crumbs over butter and pour Eagle brand condensed milk over the crumbs. Top with remaining ingredients in the order given and press down firmly.
Bake 25 minutes or until lightly brown at 350 degrees.



Oh they're great!!!!

Peanut Butter Holiday Cookies - From Kristi

Thanks so much to my fiance's Facebook buddy, Kristi, for this great recipe!

You Need:

1. 1 cup sugar
2. 1 cup clear Karo syrup
3. 1.5 cups peanut butter
4. 6 cups corn flakes
5. wax paper

Directions:

Bring sugar and syrup to a rolling boil. Take off heat and add peanut butter - stir until smooth and creamy. Pour on top of corn flakes and toss to coat. Drop onto wax paper. It takes an hour or so for them to set.

Jin Jin Chinese Food & Delivery Review

One of my favorite delivery Chinese places in called Jin Jin. Thier website is http://www.jinjinga.com/, and their address and phone number is as follows:

Phone: 404-377-5777
Address: 614 Church Street, Decatur, Georgia , 30030

Link to the menu is: http://jinjinga.com/menu

Jin Jin is fairly new, and is located right in City of Decatur. Thier delivery takes about 20 minutes to my house. Very good time!

They have really good food, my favorites are the bonesless ribs and the General Tso's Chicken. All the appetizers are great, my favorites are the fried potstickers, crab rangoon and fried wontons.

They have a great combo menu, where you can get any of thier foods with fried rice and an egg roll. Really good egg rolls too! They say they have a lunch buffet, but I've never been, even though I bet it's just as good as the dinner!

Lyle's Wife's Cheese Biscuit-Muffins

These are wonderful!!! Thanks to my old friend Lyle, who worked at Workbench Ace Hardware in Toco Hills, whose wife made everyone the yummiest cheese biscuits. Here is the recipe for Lyle's Wife's Cheese Biscuit-Muffins!

You need:

1. A muffin pan
2. Paper muffin cups
3. 1/4 cup of liquid shortening
4. 1 coup of milk
5. 1 - 1 1/2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese
   

Directions:
Mix everything together and spoon into muffuin cups. Bake in oven at 425 degrees until lightly browned on top