Cheese Ball

8 oz cream cheese , softened 1 c shredded Colby and Monterey jack cheese 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 Tbs  buffalo hot sauce 1/2  tsp parsley flakes 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp oregano flakes  Black pepper and salt to taste 1/3 c bacon pieces In a small bowl mix all the ingredients together except the bacon. When the cheese mixture is mixed, form the mixture into the shape of a ball. Pour…

Angel Food Cake

I really enjoy Angel Food Cake. It is so fluffy and yummy. My grandmother like to add the colored powder sugar icing on hers. This was the cake she asked for on her birthday. I have to admit this cake is a little tricky compared to most recipes I make. 1 ¾ c Sugar 1…

Taco Salad

Taco salad is my alternative to tacos. My kids can eat tacos every day if I would let them. This salad is my way of getting a break from eating them from time to time. It also gets my kids to eat more lettuce and tomatoes then when eating tacos. 1 lb Ground Beef 1…

Almond Joy Cookies

If you like Almond Joy candy bars then you will love these cookies. They have a great taste and are simple to make. 1 14 oz bag Coconut Flakes, sweetened 2 c Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips 2/3 c Almonds, Sliced 1 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk Mix all ingredients in a medium size bowl. Scoop…

Supreme Burrito

These are delicious burritos. This makes a nice large burrito. It is filling and quick to make. 1 lb. Ground Beef 1 pkg. or 3 Tbs Taco seasoning 14 oz can Refried Beans 14 oz can of Black Beans 2 cups Lettuce (cut) 2 cups Shredded Cheese 2 cups Tomatoes (diced) Sour Cream 1 Jar…

Loaded Home Fries

Want to spice up your breakfast potatoes? Add some cheese and bacon. 2 large Potatoes (diced) 1 c Shredded cheese 1/2 c Bacon pieces 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder Salt and Pepper (To taste) Brown the diced potatoes in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion powder. Salt and…

Fajita Seasoning

I am not a big fan of store bought seasoning mixes. Ever since the first time I started to make my own seasoning mixes, I have not gone back. 2 ½ Tbs Paprika 2 Tbs Salt 2 Tbs Garlic Powder 1 Tbs Pepper 1 Tbs Onion Powder 1 Tbs Dried Oregano 1 Tbs Dried Thyme…

Seven Layer Dip

This recipe is a simple and yummy dip. I think it’s one of my favorites. My mom use to make it for gathers when I was younger. 14 oz can Re-fried Beans 1 lb Grounded Beef 1 pack or 3 Tbs of Taco Seasoning 8 oz Cream Cheese (Room Temp) 1 c Sour Cream 2…

Butter ShortBread Cookies

These cookies are so delicious. I like that there are a vary of ways to make them too. Different shapes and sizes. Since I made bite size cookies,  I ate 20 or so before I even knew it. They are so good! 2 Sticks butter or margarine (Room Temp) 1 c Powder Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla…

Chicken and Black Bean Burrito

These are yummy and filling burritos. I can’t eat more than one burrito but some how my young kids can eat almost two of them in one sitting. 1 lb. Chicken 14 oz can Black Beans (drained) 2 cups Lettuce (cut) 2 cups Shredded Cheese 2 cups Tomatoes (diced) Sour Cream 1 Jar Salsa 8…