Friday, August 29, 2008

Raspberry Snow

Lrg. Raspberry Jello
2 pkg. frozen raspberries
can of applesauce
16 oz sour cream
bag of mini marshmallows

Add 2C hot water to jello and add applesauce. Add frozen raspberries, pour in 9X13 pan and refrigerate. Mix sour cream and marshmallows and top jello with mixture. Refrigerate overnight or with plenty of time to flavor. You can also make a not so tart strawberry version, just chop up some frozen strawberries.*do not cover with tin foil, makes it taste funny
*Haleigh favorite

Orange or Pineapple Tapioca Salad




3 C. Water
2 tapioca jello
1 small orange or pineapple jello
1 small tub cool whip
1 can drained mandarin oranges or pineapple tidbits
Boil water add tapioca stir until starts to thicken add jello stir til dissolved, let cool, add cool whip and fruit. Refrigerate. Mmmm.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Penne Pasta with Tomato and Fresh Basil


Olive oil
1 medium onion
2-4 cloves garlic
Lrg can petite diced tomatoes
can of tomato sauce
Fresh Basil
1 box Penne

Boil pasta. Saute onion and garlic in oil. Add tomatoes and sauce, heat through. Stir in fresh chopped basil, toss with pasta! Top off with fresh grated parmesan cheese!




Tuesday, August 26, 2008

STUFFED SHELLS

1 jar (27.7oz) Ragu Old World Style pasta sauce; divided
2 lbs part-skim Ricotta cheese
2 cups part-skim shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 eggs
1 TBSP finely chopped Parsley
1 box (12oz) Jumbo Shells, cooked and drained.

Spread 1/2 of sauce in 9x13 pan. Combine ingredients and fill shells with cheese mixture. Arrange in pan and top with remaining sauce.
Bake 350*F for 45 mins.

STICKY BUNS

1 loaf frozen bread, thawed (not raised)
1 small pkg butterscotch pudding mix (1/2 pkg is plenty-not instant)
3/4 stick butter or margarine (melted)
1/2 cup brown sugar
Cinnamon in the utter - sugar if desired.

Cut bread in small pieces and put in bundt pan or 9x13 loaf pan. Sprinkle with pudding mix. Pour butter-sugar mix, drizzle it over pudding mix. Add some nuts (optional). Put heavy plate on top of bundt pan or weighted cookie sheet if using 9x13 pan, to keep from raising. Let stand at room temp over night.
*Next morning* bake at 350*F for 20 mins. Turn upside down onto plate and let caramel drain over rolls.

BEST EVER POPCORN BALLS


1/2 C light corn syrup
1/2 C butter
1C. sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
food coloring
Combine all ingredients except vanilla. Stir over medium heat until it reaches a good rolling boil. Turn off heat. Cover with lit, let set on burner for 4 minutes. Add vanilla and coloring. Pour over popped corn. Start with a small about of corn, stirring well, adding corn and syrup until each kernel is well coated. Shape into balls, using suckers as the center of the ball, or leave corn in a bowl for snack treats. Wrapping the balls in clear plastic, tied with tie or ribbon.

HAMBURGER PIE

1 lb hamburger
1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 tsp salt
dash of pepper
1 can (2 cups) cut green beans, drained
1 can tomato soup (don't add water)
5 med. potatoes, (boiled)
1 beaten egg
2 oz American or Cheddar cheese (grated)
Cook meat and onion in large skillet until lightly browned and onion is tender. Stir in soup. Add salt and pepper. Add drained green beans; pour into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Mas pototoes while hot; add milk and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into mounds over casserole. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese.
Bake 350*F for 25-30 mins. Makes 4-6 servings.