Oreo Delight--TNT--

Oreo Delight--TNT--

1 16 oz. package Oreos
2 sticks butter-- melted
1 8 oz.pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. Confectioner's sugar
16 oz. Cool Whip
1 6 oz. pkg. chocolate instant pudding mix

Crush oreos, use rolling pin or food processor. Save 1/2 c. crumbs for topping.
Place crumbs in a 9x13 pan
Pour butter over crumbs and pat crumbs down evenly
Refrigerate 1 hour

Cream together...Will be stiff :
cream cheese
sugar
and 12 oz. of cool whip
Spread over crumbs and refrigerate 1 hour

Prepare Pudding by package directions using a total of 3 cups milk.

Spread over top of cake followed by remaining cool whip
Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Refrigerate 1 hour

**NOTE**
Cake takes a while to make but is well worth it.
Delicious!!!!
Recipe from a friend,

Enjoy

Chocolate Rum Cake --TNT--

Chocolate Rum Cake --TNT--
350º for 45 minutes, if 2 layers give less time

2 c. sugar
3/4 # butter
6 eggs
2 cups flour--mix in
3 tsp. baking powder
8 tsp. Nestle Quick Chocolate mixed with--
2/3 c. White Rum

Bake in 9x13 pan for 45 minutes at 350º .
If making 2 layer cake allow less baking time.

Icing:

1 box light chocolate frosting mix, instead of using water called for use same amount of White Rum

**NOTE**

Recipe is from a friends mom from Russia!
I have made it many times and it is very good!!
Enjoy!

Apple Cake -- TNT--

Apple Cake --TNT--
350º for 45 minutes

2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. shortening ....my aunt used corn oil
4 eggs , lightly beaten
2 c. sugar
4 c. finely chopped apples

Nuts (Optional)

Mix dry ingredients
Add shortening and eggs
Fold in apples and mix well
Pour into 9x13 pan

Bake 45 minutes at 350º

**NOTE**
This recipe was given to me from my aunt, Daddy's sister.
It is very good!

Zucchini Bread----TNT----

Zucchini Bread ------Preheat oven to 350º

3 eggs beaten
1 c. oil
2 c. white sugar
3 tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. shredded zucchini

Mix together: eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla.
Stir the soda, salt, flour, and chopped nuts together.
Add to the cream mixture.
Stir in Cinnamon and shredded zucchini.

Divide dough into 2 greased loaf pans.

Bake in 350º oven 1 Hour.

** Note: dough may be divided into muffin pans or mini loaf pans, adjust baking time according to pan size!

Enjoy,
Brenda

Scrabble, cereal snack mix!!--TNT--

Scrabble, Cereal snack mix!-----Preheat oven to 250º

1 lg. box Cheerios
1 lg. box rice chex
1 lg. bag thin pretzel sticks
1 bag peanuts (I prefer Cashews, just my personal choice!)
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2 cups oil
2 tbsp. Worchestershire Sauce
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. garlic salt

Place first 4 ingredients in a large roasting pan.
Mix Worchestershire sauce well with oil,
Pour over ingredients in pan stirring well as you pour.
Mix both salts and sprinkle over cereal mix while stirring.

Place in pre-heated oven and stir every 15 minutes for 2 hours!

**Note; be sure to stir everything up from the bottom of the pan each time you stir or the oil etc. will just lay on the bottom and not coat the cereal as it should!

Enjoy,
Brenda

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!

I wanted to take a few minutes to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!

I would also like to thank each and everyone of you for stopping by to visit. I have enjoyed reading all of the wonderful comments you have left for me, and I hope you have enjoyed reading my posts. I will get better at this and learn more of the technical end of things (I hope)! I have only been blogging since November and I feel like I have made so many new and wonderful friends. I treasure you all.

I know I haven't been posting much lately , the holidays are kind of rough this year. I am finally working my way through losing mom and picking up the pieces and getting on with my life. I know this is what Mom would want me to do, and I know she is in a much better place too.

I have a lot of hopes and dreams for the new year and for my blogs. I hope you will all come along for the adventure. I would sure enjoy your companionship along the way.

Merry Christmas to you all!
God Bless you all on this Special Day!
Love,
Brenda

Alfredo Noodles Mix--Jar Mix--TNT

Alfredo Noodles Mix

1 c. Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
2 tsp. Grated Romano or Parmesan Cheese
1/3 c. Dried Minced Onion
1 t. Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. White Pepper

Measure all ingredients into a large ziplock bag, seal and shake to combine.

To Use:
Combine 1/4 c. Noodles mix with 2 tbsp. melted butter and 1/4 c. milk.
Toss with pasta.

Enjoy!
Brenda

Hamburger Helper Mix--Jar Mix-TNT

Hamburger Helper Mix

2 cups nonfat dry instant milk
1 cup corn starch
1/4 cup unsalted chicken or beef bouillon powder
2 tablespoons onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder

1)Mix the ingredients together and store in an air tight container.
2)use the above "Helper" mix as a base for the following dinners. (Each serves four to six people.

Chili Tomato Mac
Brown one pound ground beef or turkey and drain off the fat. Add one cup water, one and one-half cups of uncooked macaroni, two 15-oz cans chopped tomatoes, one tablespoon chili powder and one-half cup of the "Helper" mix. simmer covered 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Ground Beef Stroganoff
Brown one pound ground beef or turkey and drain off the fat. Add 2 cups water, one-half cup "Helper" mix and two cups uncooked egg noodles and stir. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Top with one-half cup "light" sour cream or plain yogurt.
Serve immediately.

Hearty Potato Casserole
Brown one pound ground beef or turkey and drain off the fat. Add three-fourth cup water, six peeled potatoes (sliced very thin), one cup of frozen mixed peas and carrots and one-half cup plus 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. simmer covered 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. stir, uncover and cook until excess water is evaporated.

Skillet Lasagna
In a large skillet, brown one pound of lean ground beef, crumble. Drain off the fat and add: one-half cup of the Homemade Ground Beef Helper Mix, one chopped onion, two cups water, 16 ounces of tomato sauce, three cups dry noodles and one-fourth cup Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring until thickened. Top with two cups of mozzarella cheese five minutes before serving; turn off heat, stop stirring and allow cheese to melt .

**Note**

I've tried most of these and they are really good!

Enjoy!
Brenda

Flavored Rice Mix---Jar Mix

Flavored Rice Mix---Jar mix

3tbsp. Beef or Chicken Bouillon Granules
3tbsp. dried Parsley Flakes
1tbsp. dried Celery Flakes
1tbsp. dried Minced Onion
1tbsp. Sugar

Mix all ingredients together well and store in air tight container, up to 6 months.
Yield 3 batches ( about 3/4 cup total).

Additional Ingredients:

1c. uncooked Long Grain Rice
2tbsp. Butter
2c. Water

To Prepare Rice:

In a saucepan, saute' rice in butter until lightly browned.
Add Water and about 1/4 cup of seasoning mix.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Yield: 4-6 servings

** I mix up a batch of each so I have a choice of beef or chicken depending on the meal!

Enjoy!
Brenda

Casserole Sauce/Cream Soup Mix---TNT

Casserole Sauce Mix--Replacement for cream soups in recipes!

2c. Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
3/4c. Cornstarch
1/4c reduced sodium Beef or Chicken bouillon
1/2tsp. dried crushed Thyme
1/2tsp. dried crushed Basil
1/4tsp. Pepper

Combine all ingredients using blender.
Store in airtight container.

To substitute for 1 can soup stir together-- 1/3c. dry mix and 1c. water--in saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened.

Yield: equivalent to 9 cans soup.

** Note ** I use a little more than a 1/3 cup of the mix for a creamier soup!

Enjoy!,
Brenda

Hot Cocoa Mix ---TNT

Hot Cocoa Mix

2c. Powdered Milk
1c. Sugar
1/2c. Cocoa
1/2c Non-Dairy Creamer Powder
1-dash Salt

Combine all ingredients mix well.
Store in tightly sealed container.

Makes about 4 cups mix.

Directions:
Add 3-4 Tbsp. mix to a mug and fill with hot water.
Stir to blend.
Miniature Marshmallows or Cream , optional

* I make this all the time and it is very good!

Enjoy,
Brenda

French Vanilla Cappuccino Mix --- TNT

French Vanilla Cappuccino Mix

1- 9.6oz. Nonfat Dry Milk
1- 16oz. Powdered Sugar
1- 15oz. Chocolate Drink Mix for Milk
1- 11oz. Non-Dairy Creamer Powder
2- 8oz. French Vanilla Non-Dairy Creamer Powder
1/2 cup Cocoa
1/4 cup Instant Coffee

Mix all together thoroughly.

To make 1 cup ----

Use 3 Heaping Teaspoons Mix add boiling water , stir well.
** amount of mix may be adjusted according to taste!

Enjoy,
Brenda