No bake chocolate eclair dessert (Pinterest)

This is a very easy recipe and the chocolate layer is so rich and delish!!! It literally makes this dessert. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Filling:

2 (3.5 oz.) boxes vanilla instant pudding (or 1 large)

3 c. milk

1 (12 oz.) container Cool Whip
Graham crackers

Topping:

1/3 c. cocoa

1 c. sugar
1/4 c. milk
1 stick (1/2 c.) butter (or margarine)
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

For the filling:

1. Mix pudding and milk; beat. Stir in Cool Whip.

2. Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13" dish. Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Repeat with another layer of graham crackers and pudding; then top with a final layer of graham crackers.

For the topping:

3. Bring cocoa, milk, and sugar to a full rolling boil; boil about 1 minute, stirring very frequently. Remove from heat and cool one minute. Add butter and vanilla; stir until butter is melted.

4. Pour chocolate topping over the top layer of graham crackers.

5. Refrigerate over night.

 

 

 

 

 

Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars (Pinterest)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup AP Flour
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter (split)
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup quick oats

Frosting:

• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 3 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp cocoa
• 1/4 cup milk, whatever you have in the fridge (I used evaporated)
• 1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugars, 3/4 C peanut butter, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add dry ingredients, just until incorporated. Then, stir in the oats. Spread onto a greased 11 x 15 Jelly Roll Pan (cookie sheet). Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes.

The frosting is a two step process. First, whip the remaining ¾ C Creamy Peanut Butter until it becomes lighter colored and fluffy. Carefully spread the whipped peanut butter over the pan cookie.

Then, add butter to a small sauce pan and melt the butter. Add the milk and cocoa. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Heat just until boiling. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Then, gradually add the powdered sugar. Stir until thickened. Pour over the peanut butter and gently spread over the cookie. Cool completely, and slice into bar cookies.

Potatoes, green beans, and ham..in a crock pot :)

Ingredients:

• 8 red potatoes, scrubbed and halved
• 1 (16 oz) package of frozen green beans (or fresh)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cups ham, chopped, I used hormel sliced ham in water (or 1 lb of slightly cooked bacon)
• 1-2 cans of vegetable or chicken broth (low sodium and fat free)
• 1 Tbsp Tony's seasoning
• salt & pepper to taste

Add ALL of the above ingredients to your crock pot, stir to combine, cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Use your own judgement on the amount of broth. I like a lot of broth with my cornbread.
Super easy and tasty!

3 Layer Fudge Brownie Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 box of fudge brownie mix (follow ingredients/directions on the box)
• 1 package of large marshmallows or 2 handfuls of mini marshmallows

Frosting:

• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 8 oz or more powdered sugar

Prepare brownie mix as directed on the box. Spread into a greased 13x9 baking dish. Bake as directed on box. While the brownies are cooking, mix all of the frosting ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.

Once the brownies are cooked, remove from the oven, spread the marshmallows over the top and put it back in the oven for 5 minutes, until slightly brown, remove from the oven and top it with the frosting. Let it set for about 5 minutes. Serve HOT! It's very rich and sweet so I would recommend sharing :) I made this for my husbands work. Super easy!

English Muffin Bread (Pinterest)

Ingredients:

• 5 1/2 cups warm water
• 3 packets of rapid rise yeast (1 pkt equals 2 1/4 tsp)
• 2 Tbsp Salt
• 3 Tbsp Sugar
• 11 cups bread flour

In a LARGE mixing bowl, combine ALL ingredients. Spoon into 4 greased loaf pans. Dough will be sticky. Let rise in pans until dough reaches the top of the pans.

Note:To make them rise quicker, while I'm mixing the dough I turn the oven on it's lowest setting, wait for it to heat up, then turn the oven off, leave the door ajar for about a minute and then put the loaf pans in the oven to rise.

Bake at 350 for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.

10 minutes before they are done, brush the tops with melted butter. Let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes then flip them out on a rack to cool completely. Super easy and NO kneading!

Slice, toast and enjoy! I served it with my Pineapple lemon jam! Yum!

John Wayne Casserole (Pinterest)

I really enjoyed this recipe because it's so versatile. Next time I think I'll just use seasoned ground beef, or pepperoni, or just a can of seasoned refried beans in lieu of taco meat.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 to 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 4 oz sour cream
• 4 oz mayonnaise
• 3 green onions chopped
• 8 oz cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 to 1 whole sweet onion, chopped
• 1 sweet bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tbsp EVOO
• 2 cups Bisquick or any biscuit mix
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 (4 oz) can of sliced jalapeno peppers (I used 2 tbsp of Kroger brand "no heat" jalapenos)

Directions:
Heat oven to 325. Brown ground beef, drain, and add taco seasoning and water, according to packet
instructions, set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, and half of the shredded cheese, set aside.
Stir Bisquick mix and water, according to box directions, to form a soft dough. Press dough into a 13x9 greased casserole dish and up the sides. If dough is sticky, just dab your fingers in water to help smooth the dough.
Saute chopped onion and bell peppers in oil until tender, set aside.
On top of the Bisquick mixture, in this order: taco meat, sliced tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, jalapenos, sour cream mixture, and end with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden. Enjoy!

Mama's Strawberry Cake

Another easy recipe :)

Cake Ingredients:

• 1 box white cake mix
• 3 tbsp AP flour
• 1 (3oz) box strawberry jello
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed and chopped
• 4 eggs

Directions:
Combine cake mix, flour, Jello and water. Add oil and eggs, one at a time, beating well between. Add strawberries. Beat 2 minutes. Pour batter into well greased and floured 9×13 pan. Bake at 350* for about 45 minutes.

Icing Ingredients:

• 1 stick of butter, softened
• 1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (10 oz) package of frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and chopped (or pureed)
• 7 cups (or less/more) powdered sugar

Directions:
In a large bowl, mix the above ingredients until you get an icing consistency. I started off with about 5 cups of sugar and added more as needed.

Spread over cooled cake and top with fresh strawberries and PIG OUT!

I made this for my 40th birthday! Happy Birthday to Pammy!!!