Mom's Tin Roof Pie

So this is a long time family favorite and every time I have made it for someone else--they love it! The recipe is kinda hard to share because it is just throwing a bunch of things together but you really can't go too wrong!

Start out with Honey Nut Crunch Cereal, Corn Flakes, or as a last resort Frosted Flakes. (I tried Honey flavored Frosted Flakes and it was pretty good, but I think I would go with Corn Flakes again if I can't find Honey Nut Crunch). Crush them into a large bowl. Then add about 2-3 large spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter and then about 3 large swirls of Light Karo Syrup. Combine together thoroughly until they all kinda stick together. (Add more peanut butter and Syrup if needed).

Pour into 2 pie tins and press to form a crust.

Fill with Vanilla Ice Cream (slightly softened). Put in freezer to let set up until ready to serve.

Serve with Hot Fudge drizzled on top!!!

Steak Salad

This was ridiculously easy -made in less than 20 minutes at 7:00 at night after running in late from the gym. I had all but the steak on hand, and the entire family LOVED it.

1 Tbs Dijon mustard (I didn't have any so I doubled the next ingredient)
1 Tbs grainy mustard
2 Tbs white wine vinegar
2 Tbs olive oil
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 lb skirt steak, cut crosswise into 2 equal pieces (I couldn't find this so I used thin round steaks -which are much leaner anyway)
1/2 pound fresh green beans
2 medium heads red-leaf lettuce, torn into pieces (I used Romaine)
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
4 ozs goat cheese-feta or Gorgonzola would work just as well. I accidentally left the cheese out and it was still great


1. In a small bowl, whisk together mustards, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. Heat broiler with rack set 4 inches from heat. Salt and pepper steaks and broil for 4-6 minutes. Thinly slice.

3. Boil green beans until crisp tender, 4-6 minutes; drain. Run under cold water.

4. Combine dressing, steak, beans, lettuce, and tomatoes; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

Danish Dessert Strawberry Cake

White cake mix - mix as directed on box (use egg whites only)
Pour into greased jelly roll pan and bake

Filling:
11 oz cream cheese; softened
1 cup sugar
8 oz cool whip
1 tsp vanilla

Beat cream cheese and sugar together. Fold in Cool whip and vanilla until smooth.
Pour onto cooled cake

Danish Dessert (here in Temecula this can only be found at Winco)
use the pie glaze directions on box.
Fold in 4 cups sliced strawberries.
Pour on top of cake

Chicken Lasagna Alfredo

This recipe comes from Aimee, who has lots and lots of yummy recipes and who I hope will start contributing her recipes to this blog soon!

Chicken Lasagna Alfredo
10 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 16 oz jar alfredo sauce
1/4 cup milk1 tsp oregano
3 cups coarsley cooked chicken1
14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, pressed
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (4 oz) package crumbled feta cheese
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach (4 oz)

Preheat oven to 375. Cook noodles; drain. Combine Alfredo sauce, milk and oregano. Whisk until blended; set aside.Coarsely chop chicken. Chop artichokes, bell pepper and onion; place all in bowl. Press garlic over bowl. Add mozzarella and feta cheeses; mix well.To assemble, spread 2/3 cup of sauce over bottom of 9x13. Top with half of the noodles, overlapping to fit. Layer half of the spinach leaves over noodles; top with half of the chicken mixture. Repeat layers, starting with half of the remaining sauce. After layering, pour remaining sauce over top of lasagna.
Cover with foil. Bake 45 min. Remove foil. Continue baking 10-15 min or until bubbly.
Remove from oven and let stand 15 min.

Sweet Chex Mix

Sorry there is no picture but really it is very yummy and highly addictive!

CHEX MIX
1 box chex mix (12-15 oz) I use corn or rice chex
1 can nuts of choice
1 c. butter/margarine
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. light karo syrup
1/2 tsp. baking soda
I also like to use M&M's because they make them in every holiday color

Put the cereal and nuts in a big brown paper bag. Over the stove mix butter, brwon sugar, and karo syrup. Bring to a boil for 11/2 min. Remove from heat and add baking soda. Mix well and pour over cereal and nuts in bag. Stir and close bag. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, remove and shake bag EVERY minute. Spread on wax paper and let cool. Add M&M's.

BBQ Chicken Salad

So this is a super easy thing to make and I'm not sure anyone will be "wowed" by it but this is a family favorite and really yummy.

Torn lettuce-Romaine is my favorite but use what you want

1 can of corn, drained

1 can of black beans, drained & rinsed

1 lb chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

BBQ Sauce

Ranch Dressing

Tomatoes, chopped

Avocado, chopped

French Fried Onions

(Any other toppings you might like)

Toss the cooked chicken with BBQ sauce to make it as saucey as you like, then toss with the remaining ingredients and drizzle with Ranch and additional BBQ sauce. Super Yummy with lots and lots of flavor!

Red Velvet Cake Balls

1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 9x13 cake)
1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)
1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)wax paper1.

After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)
3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50. You can get even more if you use a mini ice cream scooper, but I like to hand roll them.)
4. Chill for several hours. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.)
5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.
6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra.)

I found this recipe on one of my new favorite blogs: http://www.bakerella.blogspot.com/. Check it out!