Peach Pineapple Smoothie

1/2 of large peach
2 pineapple rings
1/4 cup frozen orange juice
1/4 pineapple Juice
1/4 sugar
2 tsp vanilla
ice

blend fruit and juice together in a blender, then add as much ice as you want to make it as thick or thin as you like. I like to add about 2 1/2 cups. blend well and enjoy. serves one. this is one of my favorite smoothie recipes, I have made up/

Cheesy Pasta Salsa Skillet

1 lb. Ground beef

1 jar (16 oz.) Salsa

1-1/2 cups Water
2-4 TBL taco seasoning or more if you like it more spicy

3-4 cups sea shale macaroni (uncooked)

1 can whole kernel corn, (drained)
1 can green beans, (drained)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese


brown meat in large skillet; drain. add salsa and water; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 15 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

add the corn and green beans and cheese; cook until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.

***For a different twist instead of using the shredded cheese use one jar of the ragu double cheese*** (I think this is how I will do it from now on)
**this last time I cooked this I cooked the macaroni like normal then added to the rest of the ingredients, if you do it this way then dont add the water.**

Microwave Brownie

2 Tbs vegetable oil
2 Tbs water
1/2-1 tsp vanilla extract
A dash salt
3 Tbs granulated sugar
2 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbs all purpose flour

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a 12 oz coffee mug, mix water, oil, salt, and vanilla Whisk well.
2. Add cocoa powder, whisk well. Add sugar, whisk well. Add flour, whisk well.
3. Microwave for 60-75 seconds: 60 seconds for a molten bottom, 75 for uniformly done. I normally choose 60.
4. Enjoy with a spoon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Careful, brownie will be hot.

Edible Peanut Butter Play Dough

Equal Parts of

Peanut butter
Honey
Powdered milk

Mix very well, add a little flour if needed to help with consistency. This will come in handy if your play dough turns out to be not quite firm enough for sculpting into shapes. supply your with several cookie cutters. A few raisins, Cheerios, Rice Krispies, or M&Ms wouldn’t be a bad idea either. This will help your kids experiment with different textures, while having fun and getting creative with snack time! Your preschool-age children are sure to enjoy this special activity/snack. Store the play dough in an airtight plastic bag or container in the refrigerator, that is, if there‘s any left!

Zucchini Bread

3 Eggs
1 c. oil
1 c. sugar
2 c. shredded zucchini
3 tsp vanilla
Mix and add
3 c. flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
3 tsp cinnamon

Mix all together very well. Makes two loaves. Bake 325 1 hour.

Carmel Brownies

From Mandi Hales...

1 box German chocolate cake mix

1/3 c evaporated milk

1/2 c butter,melted

14 oz package of Kraft caramels (50)

1/3 c evaporated milk
1 cup milk chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together dry cake mix, butter, and 1/3 evaporated milk. Press half of this mixture into bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 6 minutes.

2.Melt caramels with 1/3 c evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Set aside. (I just melt this together in the microwave)

3.Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked crust. Drizzle caramel over chocolate chips. Spoon or sprinkle the other half of the cake mixture on top. Bake for 16-18 minutes. Refrigerate approximately 30 minutes to set. Cut and serve.

Poppyseed Bread

3 cups flour
1 1/2 tea baking powder
1 1/2 salt
2 1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup milk
1 1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 tea vanilla
1 1/3 tea almond
2 Tbl poppy seed

Mix well beat for 2 min pour into greased bread pan and bake at 350 for 1 hour

Glaze
1/4 cup O.J.
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tea vanilla
1 1/2 tea almond

mix well pour over warm baked bread

Pumpkin Bread

1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin
1/3 cup water
1 1/4 cup white flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tea baking soda
1 tea salt
1/4 tea baking powder
1/2 tea allspice
1/4 tea ground cloves
1/2 tea cinnamon
1/2 tea nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins (opt)
1 cup choc chips (opt)

Mix all ingredients very well put in greased bread pan, bake at 350 for 55 min - 1 hour
double recipe will make 7-8 small loaves.

Banana Nut Bread

3 large bananas
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1/2 tea soda
1/2 tea salt
1/2 cup nuts chopped (opt)

Mash bananas add rest of ingredients and mix well, put into greased bread pan and bake at 350 for 45min-1hour.

Spinach Salad

1 pkg baby spinach
1 head lettuce
1 lb bacon
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
1 lb grated swiss cheese
1 small red onion chopped very thin

Dressing
1 1/2 cup oil
2/3 cup vinegar
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tea slat
2 Tbl dry mustard
2 Tbl sliced red onion
put in blender mix well then stir in 2 Tbs poppy seed

wash spinach and lettuce. shred lettuce, cook and break up bacon into bit size pieces. add sliced mushrooms, grated cheese, and red onion. add dressing just before serving.