NO BAKE COOKIES

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 milk

1/4 cup cocoa

2 1/2 cups Oatmeal
1/4 cup peanutbutter

Mix the first 4 ingredients in a non-stick pot. Bring to a boil and allow to boil 1 minute or until syrup becomes a candy ball when dropped into a cup of cool water.

While the first 4 ingredients are coming to a boil, mix the oatmeal and peanutbutter in a mixing bowl and set aside.

Once syrup is done, pour over oatmeal and peanut better mixture. Then drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool.

Eat with a tall glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee... yummmoooohhhh

Christmas Caramel Popcorn

This makes great Christmas gifts!

3 bags microwave popcorn
1 stick real butter
1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda


While the popcorn is popping, melt butter and stir in brn sugar. Let it come to a rolling bubbly boil and remove from heat. Stir in soda and immediately pour over popcorn. Let cool. Put in tins for your friends and family to eat up!

Christmas M&M Oatmeal Cookies

by Author Lena Goldfinch

Bring out the red and green M&Ms! Add some wholesome oatmeal for a hearty, yummy cookie. My son loves these rich buttery chewy cookies hot from the over. My husband loves them even more.





INGREDIENTS
1 cup softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup Holiday M&Ms

Directions

Preheat oven to 375⁰ F.

Cream together butter and both sugars. Blend in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, oatmeal, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix gradually into dough until well-blended. Stir in M&Ms. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet (I find a darker non-stick cookie sheet works best). Bake for 7-8 minutes at 375⁰ F, until golden, but still moist and ever-so-slightly gooey. Remove from oven, let stand for about a minute, then remove immediately to cool. Makes about 3 dozen.

PEANUTBUTTERSCOTCH RICE KRISPIES

1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup Rice Krispies
1 cup salted cashews or crushed almonds

Directions:


In a large microwave-safe bowl, place chips and peanut butter. Microwave for 30 second to 1 minute, until chips are soft enough to melt into the peanut butter and create a smooth mixture.

Add nuts and cereal, stir to combine.
Pour into 8-inch square pan lined with foil, parchment, wax paper or plastic wrap. Chill until firm, which only takes an hour or so, and cut into squares.

SHRIMP and CHEESE CASSEROLE

2 cups instant rice
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
40-60 Count cooked shrimp
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. Butter
Shredded Mozzarella cheese of your choice
Soy sauce


Directions:

Remove tails from shrimp.
Cook rice as directed on package; set aside.
Chop onion and pepper, sauteing together and set aside.

Melt garlic & butter in a frying pan and fry the shrimp until hot.
Mix rice with Soy sauce of your preference. Add in onion and pepper.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Using a deep oven-safe dish, put a layer of rice in, then a layer of shrimp, then a layer of shredded cheese. Repeat until there is no more rice and shrimp, top it all with another layer of shredded cheese.

Put in oven until cheese is melted and golden. Remove from oven, serve right away or store in refrigerator.

This is yummy with cheesy garlic bread.

Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake

Angel Food Cake

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 (1 ounce) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (9 inch) prepared angel food cake
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3 whole fresh strawberries


In a bowl, whisk the milk and water. Whisk in the pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in the whipped topping. Cut cake into 1/2in. cubes.

Spoon a third of the pudding mixture into a 4-qt glass bowl. Top with half of the cake cubes and sliced strawberries. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining pudding mixture. Garnish with whole strawberries.

Yummy Country Casserole

COUNTRY CASSEROLE

2 1/2 cups cooked hamburger meat with 1/2 lb of cooked bacon diced
2 tbsp flour
3 cups milk
1 can creamed corn (I used a large can)
2 cups frozen green beans
2 cups frozen sweet peas
1 large onion chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
2 tsp salt
2 cup cubed cheddar cheese

Fry bacon until crisp and drain on paper towel.
Reserve 3 tbsp of bacon grease in frying pan.
Add onion and celery to fry pan and saute until tender on medium heat.
Stir in flour and make a paste.
Gradually stir in milk to make a gravy.
Add seasonings and mix well.
In a large casserole dish combine hamburger, beans, corn and peas.
Place the cheese in the dish.
Pour the gravy over the top.
Crumble bacon on top.
Bake at 350 for 25- 35 minutes.

This is wonderful on a cold day or night :)
And leftovers are even wonderful!

Serve over rice, noodles or potatoes.

Grilled Chicken... yummy

Ingredients
3/4 c soy sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
1 1/2 tsp ginger
1 tsp white pepper
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 c peanut oil
1/2 tsp sesame oil
4-6 chicken breasts (or tenders)

Put all ingredients (including chicken) in closed container for several hours to marinade. Remove chicken from marinade and grill until no longer pink in center. Serve with potato salad and green beans.

Serves: 4-6

Enjoy!

Friendship Tea

1/2 cup instant tea
2 c. powdered orange juice drink
1 pkg. dry lemonade (to make 1 qt)
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar


Mix ingredients and store in a jar with tight lid. To serve: Add 2 teaspoons to each cup of boiling water.

This tea is called Friendship Tea because it makes such a large quantity, you'll want to share it with friends. It is a sweet spiced Russian tea. At least that's what my Pastor's wife, when I was a teenager, told me.

Orange Jello Salad

This is one of my favorite jello recipes. I'm taking it tomorrow to serve to a wonderful ladies family. Last Sunday, Our Heavenly Father decided that He needed another angel in heaven. I will miss you Dorothy. Thanks for the hugs and love.

Orange Jello Salad


Ingredients

2 (3 ounce) packages orange flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 pint orange sherbet
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained


Directions

Whisk the gelatin into the boiling water until dissolved. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then stir in the orange sherbet until completely melted. Once the gelatin begins to thicken, stir in the drained mandarin oranges. Pour into a gelatin mold, and refrigerate until set, about 6 hours.