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1 package of Cream Cheese (8 ounces) 2 large cucumbers chopped (finely), seeded and peeled 1/4 cup Onion chopped (finely) (I use less) or I typically use Onion Powder and just sprinkle desired amount in. 2 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip which ever one you prefer 1/8 tsp or a bit more if you prefer of garlic powder 1/8 tsp salt (I use sea salt) 1/8 tsp pepper In a small mixing bowl combine cream cheese, cucumber, onion, mayo, salt, pepper and garlic and beat until well blended. refrigerate until ready to serve. (I usually double this recipe when I am going to serve crowds larger than 12) Serve with any cracker you prefer. I really like it with the Wheat Thins Tomato Basil Crackers. Enjoy.

What's Needed: Brownies 2 Tubs of Creamy Cool Whip 2 Packages of Chocolate Instant Jell-O Pudding 2 1/2 Cups Milk Raspberries, Strawberries or Blueberries (any kind of berry that you prefer) For the Pudding Mixture: POUR: 2 1/2 cups milk into large bowl and add 2 packages of Jell-O instant Chocolate Pudding. BEAT: with wire whisk until WELL blended. MIX: in 1 tub of cool whip (thawed) with the pudding until WELL blended. For the Brownies: I usually use what ever brownie mix is on sale and bake according to directions, however I buy the fudge kind and before I bake the brownies I take Carmel topping and I squeeze over the top of the brownies and then take a knife and swirl. Then bake according to the box. Allow to cool and then cut into cubes. LAYER: in a trifle bowl brownie cubes, pudding/cool whip mixture, berries, brownies, pudding/cool whip mixture, berries, etc until you get to the top then add the additional cool whip tub and garnish with extra berries. note: I use t...

This is a great treat for kids and us moms as well!!! 1 package (8 ounces) Cream Cheese, at room temperature 1 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter (it says not the all-natural kind) 3 Tablespoons Packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) "swirl" milk chocolate and peanut butter morsels (I use the whole bag of the "swirl" milk chocolate and Carmel morsels). Graham Cracker Sticks and/or Apple Slices **Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar , peanut butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until blended. **Spoon onto a LARGE piece of plastic wrap; bring up all four corners and twist tightly to form a ball. (I then place into a freezer safe bowl with out a lid to remain in a ball shape). **Freeze for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until firm enough to keep its shape. Place morsels in flat dish. Remove plastic wrap from ball and roll ball into morsels to cover (if necessary, press morsels into ball to completely cover). **Place ball on serving dish...

1 package Betty Crocker SuperMoist White or Yellow Cake Mix 1/2 cup Shortening 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla, almond, or lemon extract (which ever you prefer) 1 egg Sugar 1 tub ready to spread frosting your choice. . . or make your own. We like Cream cheese kind around here. If I buy it or if I make it it doesn't matter as long as it is Cream Cheese 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Beat half of the cake mix, the shortening, butter, vanilla, and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until Smooth. Stir in remaining cake mix. 2. Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Roll each part 1/8- inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes; sprinkle with sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake 5 - 7 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool 1 minute and remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Whip frosting with electric mixer until fluffy. Spread of frosted cookies and decorate as you want. I found this recipe in my Betty Crocker Cake Mix ...

2 Cans Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 Can of Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup 1 Can of cheese soup 2 Cans of Enchilada Sauce, Mild 2 Soup cans of milk and I usually end up adding more as it cooks :-) Cut up cooked chicken or turkey as much as you like Flour Tortillas Mix Soups, sauce, chicken and milk. heat on low heat. Do NOT boil. Stir OFTEN so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the kettle. Cut the flour tortillas with a pizza cutter and place them on a cookie sheet and put them in a 325 degree oven for 15-25 minutes until toasted salt alittle bit once they get out of the oven. Serve the tortillas with the soup in the bottom of the bowls.

1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork or venison 1 jar classico vodka spaghetti sauce 1 jar classico traditional spaghetti sauce salt and pepper to taste garlic to taste Italian seasoning to taste 2 eggs 1 carton of cottage cheese 2% or 4 % which ever you prefer I use 2 % 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 bag shredded moz cheese 1 bag shredded cheddar cheese 9-10 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained 1 package sausage links cooked and cut up black olives sliced up (optional) In a skillet, cook beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the sausages to the meat mixture at this point. Add sauces, salt, pepper, seasoning and simmer uncovered for one hour, stirring occasionally. In a bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese and mix. Layer 3 noodles in the bottom of a 9 X 13 in pan greased and then layer 1 cup of meat sauce with the black olives on top of the meat mixture) on top of the noodles, next layer the cheese mixture, then sprinkle alittle cheddar chee...

I made these cakes for Valentines day this year and I found the recipe in a magazine and it was from Ghiradelli candy. 1 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking bar 1/2 60 % Cacao Bitter=sweet Chocolate Baking Bar 2 eggs 1/4 cup(s) heavy cream 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup cake flour *****That is what the recipe says****** I don't make my own cake I use a "Devils Food" Cake mix right out of the box!!! But for those of you who are really ambitious I will include the instructions for the cake as well! Directions: To make the centers, melt chocolate and cream in double boiler. Whisk gently to blend. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Form into 6 balls; refrigerate until needed. To make cake, heat oven to 4oo degrees. Spray six 4 ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray. Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler; whisk gently to blend. With an electric mixer, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, an...