Buttercream Easter Eggs8 ounces cream cheese 1/4 pound butter, creamed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 boxes confectioners` sugar 12 ounces chocolate chips or semi sweet chocolate meltsMix the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until well blended. Mix in the con

Farmhouse Soup Mix in a Jar2 tablespoons dried minced onion 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper 2 tablespoons beef bouillon flakes 1/2 cup quick cook barley 1/2 cup dried split peas 1/2 cup rice, uncooked, do not use i

Beef Jerky1 (3 pound) flank steak1/2 cup soy sauce1 cup water1 teaspoon liquid smoke1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSlice steak with the grain in thin strips one inch wide. Mix remaining ingre

Pork and Peach Stir Fry1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into cubes1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced3 each green and red bell pepper, cut into cubes1 (19 ounce) can peach slices packed in own juice1/4 cup rice vinegar2 tablespoons so

Quick Chili Lasagna1 box lasagna noodles, cooked and drained 6 cups prepared chili (canned is great)2 cups sour cream 2 cups Cheddar cheese, gratedLightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish and line with half of cooked noodles. Layer half of chili, half of sour cream and

Pecan Fudge Cheesecake PieSource: Kingarthurflour.comThis rich, dense pie combines chocolate, pecans and cheesecake to wonderful effect.uCrust/u1 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All Purpose Flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chocolate cookie crunch, or any crushed choc

Honey Crunch Cheesecake1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers 125 gm melted butterMix together and press into a springform tin. Chill.250gm cream cheese 1 tin condensed milk 1 tablespoon gelatine dissolved in 1/3 cup boiling water 1 cup cream, softly whipped 2 chocol

Corn DogsThese cornmeal coated hot dogs on a stick are sold in beachfront stands along California`s southern coast.1 cup flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2/3 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons shortening1 egg, lightly be

Spaghetti in Red Chile Sauce8 ounces spaghetti1/2 cup melted butter1/2 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream1 garlic clove, mashed2 cups red enchilada sauceSaltPepper1 cup grated Monterey jack cheese3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon Mexican o

Mushroom Soup8 to 12 ounces fresh mushrooms 1 small onion, sliced thin 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 1/2 cups milk 1/3 cup flour, mixed to a smooth paste with 1/4 cup cold milk 4 chicken bouillon cubesPinch of thyme 1/2 cup plain yogurtBrown the mushroo

Checkerboard Hearts2 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup granulated sugar1 cup shortening1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon peppermint extractDivide 1 dough recipe in half. To one half, mix in 10 drops red foo

Chicken Taco SaladSource: Healthy Exchanges Lifetime Plan3/4 cup chopped onion1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) diced cooked chicken breast 1 (8 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix4 cups shredded lettuce 2 cups ch