Rolo Pecan Squares

Ingredients:
1-15oz Bag Waffle Pretzels (square)
2-12 oz Bags of  Rolos (1 bag has about 55 rolos in it) (if you only want to do 1 cookie sheet full  you can buy 1 bag and 1 to2 individual Rolls of Rolos)
(1 cookie sheet makes approximatly 126 squares- about 63 rolos)

Preheat oven to 275'.  Cover cookie sheet with a sheet of parchment paper, then lay out pretzels side by side until bottom of cookie sheet is covered. 


Unwrap rolos and cut in half. 


Place 1 cut rolo on each pretzel cut side face down. 


When each pretzel has a rolo and oven is preheated back in oven for ONLY 3 minutes just long enough to melt the chocolate. 


Take out and immediatley press one pecan on top of each melted rolo.  If you run out of Peans or prefer some without nuts, use another pretzel on top instead of the pecan.


My hubby took a box of these into work and the guys devored them quickly!
They are a big hit!!

Originally got this recipe from my sister Heather

Shephards Pie

1 lb itlian sausage or hamburger

8-12 large potatoes

1 can cream of soup ( I like broccoli, chicken or mushroom)

8 oz bag shredded cheese

Cook meat in skillet until well done.

Add 1 can of your favorite cream soup

Mix well with cooked meat and put on low heat while you make potatoes

Dice potatoes and add to large pot. 

Put enough water in pot to cover the potatoes and Boil  on high heat until potatoes are soft.  Turn off heat.  Drain water from potatoes and put back into the pot.  Add 1/2 a stick of butter then Mash potatoes.  If you like creamer potatoes add about 1/4 cup milk and extra butter if desired, mash until lumps are gone.  If you prefer lumpy potaotes only mash slightly and dont add milk.

Put mashed potatoes in the bottom of a 9x11 and spread evenly.  Add Meat mixture on top of the potatoes and spread evenly.  Top with cheese.

Bake at 350' until cheese is melted approxmatly  10-15 minutes

Chicken Verde CrockPot Meal

This is awesome all by it self or served in the ways listed below

Ingredients:

3lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken

1- 28oz can Green Enchilada Sauce (we like La Victoria or Herdez)

1- 12oz can diced green chilies

1- 8oz jar Verde Salsa

1 medium onion finely chopped

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in crock pot.  Set to low for 5 hours.
When chicken is done use a spoon to break up chicken, it should shred easily.
Spoon over rice or use suggestions below.  Leftovers can be frozen.

Suggested Substitutions for Chicken:

Beans, Pork, Shredded Beef, Stew Beef

Can also change the sauce and salsa to red

Suggested Dishes:

Chicken Tacos          Chicken Nachos

Taco Salad                Fajitas

Enchiladas                  Burritos

Pizza Sauce

Pizza Sauce

1 tall can or 2 sm. cans of tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning
1 Tbsp. Garlic, pressed

If you like your sauce thick then add a small can of tomato paste to the sauce.

You can also use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic if you don't have it, but the fresh garlic tastes much better!

Summer Fruit Sampler Dip

Try this super yummy dip from Pampered Chefs 'Delightful Desserts'













Ingredients:
1 orange
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup light sugar-free strawberry preserves
1 1/2 cups thawed, frozen light whipped topping

Directions:
Zest orange and finely chop zest to measure 2 teaspoons.

In small Batter bowl, combine sour cream, preserves and orange zest. Fold in whipped topping until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Great served with Grapes, Strawberries or your favorite fruit. Dip Away!

Beef Macaroni

Ingredients:

1lb - Stewing Beef or Hamburger

1 pkg Macaroni pasta

1 can Diced Tomatoes

1 - 12 oz can Tomato Sauce

1 cup Salsa

Directions:

Brown stewing beef in a skillet. When cooked add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salsa then stir. Put on low heat while you cook the pasta. In large sauce pot fill 1/2 way with water and put on to boil. When water comes to boil add 1 tsp salt and pasta. Stir pasta occasionally to keep from sticking. When pasta is done drain and add to sauce mixture. Stir and serve.

Five Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

Credit for this wonderful and fun recipe goes to a friend of Melodies - Thank you for letting us share this Chocolaty Delight. Its fast and Easy!

You will Need:
1 –Large 2cup Cocoa Mug (Microwave Safe)
4 Tbs Flour
4 Tbs Sugar
2 Tbs Cocoa
1 egg
3 Tbs Milk
3 Tbs Oil
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
3 Tbs Chocolate Chips (optional)

Combine flour, sugar and cocoa in the mug and mix well with a spoon.
Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and vanilla and mix well. If you are using chocolate chips – Add them now and stir again.Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.

The cake will start to rise over the top of the mug but this is normal. Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. You can drizzle with chocolate sauce or icing if desired.
Best if served warm – Eat it alone or have fun sharing.

Known to be the most Dangerous Cake around 

because its only 5 minutes from scratch to your mouth!

I look forward to trying some variations. The first time I made this I didn't have any chocolate chips or cocoa - so I used Hot Cocoa Mix in place of the cocoa. It was good but still needed something. I tried it again adding 2 Miniature Special Dark Hershey bars (all I had), cut into pieces and I added an extra Tablespoon of hot cocoa mix. This turned out a lot better.

I want to try it with no chocolate and add flavoring, like Lemon or Strawberry. Other fun things to add would be Cinnamon or Ginger and I'm sure there are many more. I'll let you know how that turns out.

Corn Bread

Corn Bread by Lori

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3 Tablespoons margarine/butter, melted
2/3 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Combine dry ingredients together. In another bowl, mix eggs, oil and milk then add to dry ingredients and mix well.

Bake at 350* for 18-20 minutes.

Snickerdoodles

Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons cinnamon
shortening

Cream sugar and butter together. Beat in egg and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar. Stir dry ingredients into butter mixture. In separate bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon. Grease cookie sheet.

Take a scoop of cookie mixture and roll into a ball. Roll it in the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Put on pan and flatten with glass. Bake at 375* for 8-10 minutes.

Bacon Candy

Found this Odd Recipe on AOL
Recipe by Kat Kinsman

1 lb Bacon (not thick-cut)
1/4 cup Brown sugar

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice bacon into 1/2 inch strips and dredge in brown sugar until thoroughly coated.
Crumple aluminum foil to allow for grease drainage and place it on a baking sheet. Lay out the bacon on this making sure not to overlap pieces.
Bake until crispy. Allow to cool and harden before serving.

According to Kat Kinsman this will be the first thing the guests devour at a party - sounds strange to me but worth a try - Pretty fattening, but most candy is!