Yummy Cookie Recipe

2 c. flour
1 c. softened butter
1/3 c. heavy cream

Mix all ingredients together with pastry blender. When you can gather it all into a ball, stop mixing and put into the fridge for 1 hour.
On a floured surface, roll dough out to 1/8 inch thick. Cut with 1 1/2 inch cookie cutter. Lightly coat each side of cookie with sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and poke holes with fork into each cookie. Bake at 350 for appr. 8 min. Do not over cook!


Frosting (I did a double batch)
1/4 c. softened butter
3/4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
food coloring of your choice


Mix together until it has a smooth consistency. Frost, sandwich together and enjoy!

This recipe comes from one of my most Favorite people...Aunt Marla. These cookies are kind of time consuming but ~oh~ so~ worth it! It's the perfect cookie for the Holidays.

Seven Layer Bean Dip

1st Layer
2 cans Frito Lay bean dip (potato chip section)
Spread both cans on the bottom of the dish.

2nd Layer
2-3 ripe avocados, mashed
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon pepper
Combine ingredients and layer over the bean dip.

3rd Layer
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. mayonnaise, not Miracle Whip
3/4 packet Taco Seasoning
Stir together & place on the top of the avocado mixture.

4th-7th Layers
Shredded Cheddar, or Mexican Blend, enough to completely cover the sour cream mixture. Then sprinkle the top with chopped green onions, olives & tomatoes. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Bite Size Carmel Apples

The other day I was talking about these fun Mini Carmel Apples that I saw in a magazine. Jen made a batch and brought them into the salon. My gosh they were Tasty! She said that she used a smaller melon baller than what the original recipe called for. They make a great presentation and would be perfect to serve at a party this fall.

Click on this link to get the recipe.
Mini Carmel Apples

White Chicken Chilli

I love this recipe for fall. It is easy, healthy, hearty, and oh so tasty.

The goods

1 package boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 onion

1 package Italian seasoning

1 large can green chilli's

2 cans white corn

2 cans white navy beans

2 cans garbanzo beans

chicken bullion granules

salt/pepper

cumin

In the morning put your chicken in your crock pot with a tiny bit of water in the bottom. Add 1 onion, green chilli's, and your Italian seasoning and let cook on high for 4-5 hours. It should be really moist and you should be able to shred it with a fork. When it gets to that point, shred the chicken completely.

Add your canned goods, with juice and all. Stir everything together and add seasonings to taste. I usually add about 2 tbsp. of bullion, and a few tsp. of cumin, but do whatever floats your boat.

Let this simmer all day long and serve with some grated mozzarella cheese on top, and a delicious homemade roll.

Yumm-o.

Taco Soup

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, minced
1 small can green chilies
1 can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 c. water
1 pkg. ranch dressing mix
1 pkg. taco mix
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can kidney beans
Brown ground beef , onion, chilies. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Simmer 30 minutes. Optional: crushed corn chips and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.

Pumpkin Spice Frosted Snack Bars

1 pkg spice cake mix
1 15 oz can pumpkin
1 c miracle whip
3 eggs
1 pkg cream cheese
1/4 c butter softened
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 16oz package powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350. Mix cake mix, pumpkin, dressing and eggs in a large bowl. Pour into greased 13x9 pan.

Bake for 32 to 35 min. Cool completely.

Mix remaining ingredients and spread over cooled cake. Store leftovers in the fridge.

You can also make in a 15x10x1 pan by decreasing the baking time to 20 to 22 min.

This recipe is so good I about died when I found out it had miracle whip in it, but it does turn out really good and it is so easy.

lasagna soup

i don't know about you but i love a yummy soup this time of the year. this is one of my moms (known as grandma donna to most) favorite and mine...enjoy!!!


1-2 lbs total meat, depending on how 'meaty' you like it
ground beef and/or sausage (i like the flavor the sausage gives)
one onion
1 box hamburger helper lasagna
1 sm can corn
1 15oz can stewed tomatoes
5 cups water
1 sm zucchini
noodles (from box)
2 tbsp parmesan cheese

brown sausage
brown beef with cut up onion
add to large pot:
corn
tomatoes
water
box seasoning (lasagna mix)
and meat
simmer 10 minutes

add to soup :
cut up zucchini
noodles
cheese
simmer until noodles are tender.
serve with fresh parmesan cheese and crusty french bread.
yummy!!!