Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookie Bars

You are looking at the first dessert I have put on this blog. This recipe is easy and delicious!

Makes 2 dozen bars

1 package Devil's Food cake mix
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup peanut butter chips

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Spread into an ungreased 13x9 pan
3. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. They are done when middle is soft but not doughy
4. Slice once cooled

Garlic Dill Boiled Potatoes

This is a very simple recipe with huge flavor. Enjoy!

Serves 4
4 medium red skinned potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablepsoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons margarine

1. Put potatoes, salt, garlic powder, dill and black pepper in a large pot. Add enough hot water to just cover potatoes.
2. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until fork tender. Do not overcook.
3. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon into a serving boil. Do not use a colander.
4. Place 1/4 cup cooking liquid in a small bowl. Add margarine and heat in microwave for 30 seconds, until melted.
5. Pour sauce over potatoes and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Scalloped Potatoes

Comfort food at its best. Enjoy!

Serves 4
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/14 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded cheddar
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into this slices
**Optional: Add cooked ham or bacon to make a meal.

1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9x9 baking dish and set aside
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic until tender. Do not allow to brown.
2. Stir in flour, salt and black pepper.
3. Add milk and whisk until smooth. Cook on medium-high heat until bubbly.
4. Whisk cheese into bubbly sauce until melted. Remove from heat.
5. Place potatoes and sauce in a large bowl. Stir until potatoes are evenly coated. (**Add optional meat at this time)
6. Pour potatoes into baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Country Green Beans

This is not a figure friendly recipe. It's okay to indulge from time to time. Enjoy!

Serves 4
1 16 ounce package frozen green beans
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 strips bacon, cooked and chopped - Reserve bacon fat
salt and peppe to taste

In a large pot add all ingredients, including bacon fat. Add enough hot water to cover beans. Bring to a boil and cook on high, uncovered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

This is a really good on a cool night. Don't let the cauliflower scare you away. The other ingredients do a great job of flavoring this soup.

Serves 4

1 large head of cauliflower, staulk removed and florest chopped into large pieces
8 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
dash salt and pepper
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. In a large pot, bring cauliflower and chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Cook for 15 minutes. Spoon cauliflower into a boil and chop with fork, do not mash. Reserve cooking liquid.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat butter on medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add saute mixture and half of caulflower back into broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, whisking often.
4. Add cheese and whisk until blended.
5. Add remaining cauliflower and serve.