Jalapeno sauce

In Blender:
2 c. mayonnaise
1 clove garlic
3/4 bunch of cilantro
2 T. water
2 T. vinegar
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 jalapeno halved & seeded

Very good on navajo tacos and anything Mexican or where ever you would use ranch!

Cafe Rio Chicken

1 small bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing ( I used the mix and made it as per directions)

1 T chili powder

1 T cumin

3 cloves garlic—minced

5 lbs chicken breast
Cook all together in a crock pot for 4 hours, shred meat and cook 1 additional hour

Chocolate Cake in a Mug

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
1 Coffee Mug

4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)

4 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

1 egg

3 tablespoons milk

3 tablespoons oil

3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)

some nuts (optional)

Small splash of vanilla
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well . Add the egg and mix thoroughly.Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high.The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT!(this can serve 2 if you want to share!)
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!

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.

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!

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.