Oh Henry Bars

This recipe was given to be by my daughter-in-law. I think it is addicting! It has been a staple treat when going camping.

Ingredients

2 cups Karo syrup
2 cups sugar
2 cups peanut butter
14 cups Rice Krispies
1 pkg chocolate chips
1 pkg butterscotch chips

Directions

Heat syrup and sugar until it boils. Add peanut butter. Take off heat and pour over Rice Krispies. Stir together. Pour into large buttered cookie sheet, bigger than 9x11, press the mixture down. Melt chips in microwave in one minute intervals. When melted spread over Rice Krispies mixture. When cooled cut into squares and keep in air tight container.

Always Fabulous Fudge

When I was young I didn't like fudge. It was just something to make at Christmas time. Now it is one of my most favorite treats. This recipe is fantastic because it is easy and yummy.

Ingredients

4 cups sugar
1 can evaporated milk
2 cubes butter (not margarine)
1 lb Hershey's chocolate Symphony bars
1 cup chopped nuts (not an option in my opinion)

Directions

In a heavy sauce pan bring sugar and milk to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add butter, chocolate bar (broken in pieces), and nuts. Spread in a butter 9x13 pan. Store in refrigerator. When set up cut into pieces.

Texas Cavier

This delicious chip dip can almost be a meal. I like it a little spicy. I am not going to give amounts because I just put in the ingredients I like. This is a list of ingredients I like best. Serve with corn chips.

Ingredients
Rotel tomatoes
Onion
Green Pepper
Garlic
Jalenpeno
Black Beans
Cilantro
Lime juice
Cumin
Shoepeg Corn
Avocado
Salt
Pepper

Betty's Meringue

While Preston was home this weekend he made a delicious dessert.  The recipe was shared by one of his great friends. It is a twist on Strawberry Shortcake.  Instead of a cake on the bottom it is a meringue.  At first I was skeptial but it turned out to be a wonderful dessert.  One I didn't want to stop eating!

Ingredients:

1 cup Sugar
10 single Saltine Crackers rolled into very fine crumbles
½ cup finely chopped Pecans
3 Egg Whites
½ tea Baking Powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.  Butter a 9 inch pie pan.  Beat egg whites and baking powder until stiff.  Gradually beat in sugar.  Fold in cracker crumbs and pecans.  Spread onto cookie sheet (or pie plate)  Bake for 30 minutes.  Pull out and let cool.  Serve with sliced strawberries (sweetened if needed) and whipped cream.  This should serve 6.

Bruschetta

I love basil.  I also love bruschetta.  Maybe because it has basil in it!  Here is a wonderful recipe.  Try it you'll like it!

Ingredients:

6 Roma Tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
2 cloves Garlic
1 T Balsamic Vinegar
1 tea Olive Oil
1/4 tea Salt
1/4 tea Black Pepper
1 Baguette, sliced and toasted

Directions:

In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic.  Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Serve on toasted bread slices.

Pizza Toppings

Grilled pizza is a fun Sunday dinner with the family.  I get the toppings ready and let everyone make their own pizza.  We grill them on the barbecue.  It is fun to see the combinations.  Here is a list of toppings.  I am sure there are many more items you can use but this is a good start. 

Sauce
Spaghetti Sauce
Barbecue Sauce
Alfredo Sauce
Pesto
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Garlic Sauce

Meat
Sausage
Ham
Pepperoni
Chicken
Canadian Bacon

Vegetables/Fruit
Green Pepper
Onion
Mushrooms
Pineapple
Olives
Basil

Cheeses
Mozzarella
Parmesan
Gouda
Gorgonzola
Asiago
Romano

Nappa Salad

A great friend of mine made this salad for my family many years ago.  While watching her make it I thought that this had to be the worst salad ever.  But when I tasted it, WOW, it was good.  Thanks Lisa for always introducing me to new and amazing things. 

Recipe:

1 head Chinese Cabbage

1 pkg Top Ramen noodles uncooked

1 Onion chopped

1 cup Sunflower Seeds

1 cup Almonds sliced

½ cup Canola Oil

¼  cup Vinegar

1 tsp Soy Sauce

2 T Sugar

Directions:

Chop cabbage.  Break up noodles into cabbage.  Add onions, seeds, and nuts to cabbage.  For dressing mix oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and flavor packet.  Pour over cabbage just before serving.  Best eaten the same day as you make it.