Lick the spoon with Lisa!

Chocolate Eclair Cake

2008-04-07T09:19:00.003-06:00

2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip
3 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package graham cracker squares
1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting

In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend the pudding mix, whipped topping, and milk.
Arrange a single layer of graham cracker squares in the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan. Evenly spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers. Top with another layer of crackers and the remaining pudding mixture. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
Spread the frosting over the whole cake up to the edges of the pan. Cover, and chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Broccoli Salad

2008-02-11T09:44:00.000-07:00

8 slices bacon (I usually use a pound, we love bacon!)
2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 large red onion, chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion.
Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Combine dressing with salad. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Crock Pot BBQ Meatballs

2008-01-22T11:23:00.000-07:00

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup green pepper
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 egg, beaten

Combine first five ingredients for meatballs. Mix well. Shape balls and brown in skillet. Drain off fat; place in slow cooker.

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Mix sauce ingredients and pour over meatballs. Cook for 4 to 6 hours on low.

Serve with noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Broccoli Cheese Chicken (Crock Pot)

2008-01-22T10:47:00.001-07:00

4-6 chicken breast
2 cans of condensed Broccoli cheese soup
1/2 cup of milk
dash of pepper and salt

Add all ingredients to crock pot and cook 4-6 hours

Yumm!

Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

2008-01-22T10:41:00.000-07:00

1 package stew beef
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 onion, chopped
1 beef boullion cube
1 cup water
1 8 ounce container sour cream
salt, pepper and paprika

Throw everything in the Crock Pot, except the sour cream, and the last 3 ingredients (spices) Cook for several hours (Around 6)

Before serving add sour cream and spices to taste.

Serve with Noodles or rice.

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

2008-01-22T10:29:00.000-07:00

Chicken (boneless, skinless breasts or pieces)
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup coke

Place chicken in the pot and add one cup of your favorite bbq sauce and 1 cup of coke (plain old Coca-Cola). Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. The carbonation in the coke tenderizes the meat.

You can try caffine free coke if ya wanna :)

I "smash" the meat with a potato masher to shred it after it is done. (You can use two forks too. This is just easier for me and you don't burn your fingers or get all messy.)

Serve with Rice or on buns.

Cranberry Chicken Dinner

2007-12-17T22:02:00.000-07:00

4 chicken breasts (depending on the size. Some of those mongo Costco ones only need two).

1 package of Lipton Onion Soup Mix

1 Can Cranberries

1 small bottle of Russian Dressing.

Mix everything together so that each breast is equally coated with the cranberry sauce.

This can be frozen for a later meal, or baked at 375 for one hour in a baking dish. (cook with foil for 50 minutes and uncovered for ten)

Voila! Juicy and scrumptious!

THANK YOU Kari, or Lucy...Whoever wants to take credit...LOL

Snickers Salad (Tastes like Caramel Apples)

2007-12-11T14:43:00.000-07:00

6 Granny Smith apples (or any other sour apples). You can use any kind of apples you would like, or whatever is on sale, but IMO the sour ones are best in this dish :)

Peel (or not, it's up to you) the apples and cut into bite sized chunks. Soak in some sort of lemon lime soft drink (Sprite, 7-up, Sierra Mist etc.) This keeps them from browning.

Take 6 frozen snickers bars and smash with a hammer or other hard object. (I suggest using a strong zip lock). You can also use unfrozen and but them into chunks with a sturdy knife.

Think about your mother in law and whack away.

Drain apples. Stir apples, crushed snickers and large tub of Cool Whip (or if you are cheap like me, the store brand) til combined.

Top with extra Cool Whip and a few pieces of snicker bar.

Enjoy!!!

Easy Peasy Pumpkin Bars!

2007-11-21T10:38:00.000-07:00

2 cups Bisquick mix (or equivalent)
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 eggs, beaten
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup raisins (Ick! I leave these out...LOL maybe replace them with Chocolate chips!)

Cream Cheese Frosting
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, beat all bar ingredients except raisins with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in raisins. Pour into pan.
3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
4. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar on low speed until smooth. Spread over bars.

Cut and enjoy! Store covered in refrigerator.

Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad

2007-11-20T13:38:00.000-07:00

Dressing:
1 teaspoon finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger root
1/3 cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 envelope Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Onion Soup Mix
2 teaspoons sugar
1 garlic clove, pressed

Salad:
8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta (cook of course ;)
1/2 cucumber, scored, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach leaves
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Mix dressing and salad, or leave separate and let people dress their own. It's up to you!

I will post a picture next time I make it

No Bake Cookies

2007-10-09T19:29:00.000-06:00

2 cups sugar ................................2 t. vanilla

1/2 cup cocoa ..............................1 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup milk ................................3 cups quick oats

1 cube margarine

Bring all ingredients on the left to a boil. (Do not let boil longer than 1 minute or the cookies will be crumbly). Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and peanut butter until melted. Stir in Quick oats. Drop on wax paper by teaspoon or tablespoon (depends what size you want them). Wait a few minutes until they set up, and enjoy!

Sugar Cookies (the soft kind!)

2007-10-07T16:27:00.000-06:00

2 c. butter (margarine is ok)

3 c. sugar

4 eggs

2 T. Vanilla

6 1/2 cups flour

4 t. baking soda

1 t. salt

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to creamed. I usually add a bit more flour if it is still too sticky. Roll thick, cut and bake at 350 for 8-12 minutes. Do not brown or they won't be soft.

Frost and decorate.

Sugar Cookie Frosting:

4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup shortening
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
food coloring (optional)

In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and shortening until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired