Oreo truffles

by Stephanie Reece
These little things are so tasty. Be careful though, they are very rich!

1 pkg. oreo cookies, finely crushed
1 8oz block of cream cheese
2 pkg (8 squares) semi-sweet chocolate melted

-Mix cookie crumbs and cream cheese together until well blended. Shape into 42 (1in) balls and place on wax lined baking sheets. Put in freezer of fridge to "firm" up.
Dip balled in melted chocolate; place on wax paper. Return to fridge for 1 hr or until firm. Store in tightly sealed container in fridge. For an added look, drizzle white chocolate on top.

**warning: this is really messy to make. Make sure NO ONE needs you when you are rolling the balls!**

Broccoli and Chicken Casserole

by Stephanie Reece
Ahhh...casserole! Need I say more?!

3 C. cooked chicken, cubed
1 C sour cream
1 lg. bag frozen broccoli cuts
2 cans of cream of chicken soup
2 C shreeded cheese
1/4 C milk

-Place chicken in the bottom of 9x13 in pan. Cook broccoli and (important!!!) drain completely and put over chicken. Combine soup, sour cream, cheese and milk. Spoon over mixture and bake covered at 350* for 30-45 minutes or until bubbly.

Cabbage Patch Stew

by Stephanie Reece
My mom has made this my whole life! This super yummy stew warms you to your soul and has tons of nutrients! I occasionally add more liquid and tomatoes to this stew than the recipe requires. I am a tomato -head and cant get enough of that flavor. Don't be afraid to play around with the tomato sauce and water proportions here, you may end up with a new twist! Enjoy!

1-1 1/2 lbs. ground meat (with onions)
1/2 head of a sm.-med. sized cabbage cored and shreeded
1-2 C diced celery
1 can of kidney beans
2-3 cans diced stewed tomato's
1 can tomato sauce
1 tbsp. worchester sauce
salt/pepper
4-5 C water

-Brown meat with onion. combine all ingreadients in large pot and simmer for 1-2 hrs. We like to top with a handful of shreadded cheese!

Quick Quiche

by Stephanie Reece

8 slices of bacon
4 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp melted butter
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 c chopped scallions (green onions)
1 tsp salt (optional)
2-3 tbsp flour
1 1/2 C milk

-Preheat oven to 350*. Cook bacon until evenly brown in skillet. Drain, crumble, set aside. Line 9 in. pie dish with bacon, cheese. In another bowl combine eggs, milk, butter, onion, salt, flour. Whisk together and pour into pie pan. Bake at 35 min or until set (puffed up). Can be served cold or hot, but I prefer it cold the next day! Yum!

Cheesey Potatoes (AKA Funeral Potatoes)

By Stephanie Reece

2lb bag frozen potatoes
2 cans of cream of chicken
1/4 C grated onion
2 C sour cream
1/2 C melted butter
2 C shredded cheese

-Mix all ingredients all together, season with salt and pepper. Place in 9x13in. pan and bake covered at 350* for 45 min. or until bubbly.

Chocolate Peanut Butter filled cookies

By Stephanie Reece
These are perfect cookies for those Christmas cookie exchange parties! They make a lot, and are cheap!

1 pkg chocolate chips
1 Tbsp Crisco
Ritz crackers
Creamy peanut butter

-Make PB sandwiches with crackers and place on parchment lined cookie sheets. Place in fridge or freezer to firm up. On low heat put chocolate chips and Crisco in pot to melt. Stir to remove lumps. One at a time using tongs dip cookies into chocolate and place on parchment lined cookie sheets. When sheet is full place back in fride. For an added touch, drizzle white chocolate over the tops!

Cheesy Potato Soup

Cheesy Potato Soup
by Tecia Brinkerhoff

6 cups cubed potatoes
2 cups sliced celery
2 cups cut carrots
1 cup diced onions
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tsp. Basil
4 cups water

12oz cheese Whiz
¾ cup flour
1 quart half & half
¾ cup butter
2 cups milk


Boil first 7 ingredients in large soup pan.

In saucepan, melt butter, add flour. Cook, stirring constantly, to caramel color. Add milk, cheese whiz and half and half. Stir, cook until thick and creamy.

Add to vegetables and mix well.