Cornbread Salad

1 (16 ox) package cornbread

10 slices bacon

1 (1 oz) pkg. ranch dressing mix

1 1/2 c sour cream

1 1/2 c mayo

2 (15 oz) cans, pinto beans drained

3 tomatoes, chopped

1 c onion, chopped

1 c green pepper, chopped

2 c shredded cheese

2 (11 oz) cans corn, drained

Prepare cornbread as directed. Cool, crumble, set aside. Place bacon in skillet. Cook, drain, crumble, set aside. Whisk together the dressing mix, sour cream and mayo. Place half the cornbread in bottom of casserole dish. Layer with beans, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, cheese, corn, bacon and dressing mix. Repeat layers. Cover and chill before serving.

I don't remember where I got this recipe, but every time I make it it's a hit!

Popovers

1 c milk
2 large eggs
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tblsp butter (room temperature)
1 c flour

Preheat oven to 450. Grease 9 muffin cups. Place in oven to heat. In mixing bowl beat the milk, eggs, salt & butter until frothy. Add the flour, beating just until smooth. Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 and bake 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Hint: For successful popovers, preheat both the oven and the muffin tins.

Creamy No Cook Mints

3 oz light cream cheese
1/4 tsp mint extract
2 drops green food coloring
4 1/4 to 4 1/2 c powdered sugar
Mix cream cheese, extract and coloring. Mix well. Gradually add in powdered sugar until stiff.
After it was all mix I placed it on wax paper flattened it out and put it in the freezer for an hour. Then I used fondant cutters to make the shapes I wanted. You can add different colors and of course use whatever shapes you want or simply cut into squares.

Rice Krispy Treats

3 Tblsp butter
1 pkg marshmallows
6 cups rice krispy cereal

Over low heat melt butter, add in marshmallows stirring until melted. Remove from heat and add in cereal. Stir well, turn onto waxed paper or greased baking sheet. Enjoy.

Tips: Add in additional candies, chocolates etc. to match holidays or occasions.

Orzo Feta Salad

3 1/4 c orzo: cooked and cooled
1 c cucumbers: cubed
4 green onions: chopped
2 c feta cheese: crumbled
1 c olives: sliced
1/4 c olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 c parsley: chopped
1 tsp garlic: minced
1-2 tsp sugar
1 c mayo or sour cream
salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients in bowl, mix well, chill before serving.

Can also add in diced tomatoes and diced green peppers. Good drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Tips: You can use flavored Feta cheese crumbles for additional flavors. Instead of four green onions I used half white and half purple, adds color.