Turkey Puffs

2 c turkey, chopped
3/4 box cream cheese (softened)
2 Tbsp milk
4 Tbsp margarine (softened)
salt & pepper to taste
chopped onion to taste
2 cans crescent rolls

Separate rolls into 8 rectangles instead of triangles.  Put mixture into center of each rectangle. Bring corners to the middle. bake 20 minutes at 350 on ungreased cookie sheet.  can make 16 small puffs using the triangles.

Alternatives:

Add dried cranberries 

Make a sheet instead of individual puffs

Chicken in Foil

chicken pieces
onions, sliced

paprika, garlic powder, pepper

liquid: orange juice, milk or water (3 Tbsp per pound of chicken)

butter or margarine

Line 9x13 baking dish with foil.  Grease foil. Place chicken pieces on foil. Sprinkle with spices to taste.   Add in onion pieces. Pour choice of liquid over top of chicken. Dot chicken with butter.  Fold top of foil tightly around chicken. Bake at 425 for 1 hour.

Butterscotch Brownies

1/4 c. margarine/shortening
1 c.    light brown sugar (packed)
1        egg
3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Heat oven to 350. Melt butter and mix with sugar. Stir in egg. Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together; blend in. Add vanilla and walnuts. Spread in well-greased 8x8 pan. Bake 25 min. Do not overbake! Cut in bars while warm.

Muddy Buddies

1 c chocolate chips
1/2 c peanut butter
1/4 c margarine
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
9 c chex cereal

Put chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine in medium bowl.  Microwave on high for 1 minute.  Stir til smooth. Place cereal in large bowl.  Pour chocolate mix over cereal and stir until cereal is evenly covered.  Sprinkle powdered sugar on top and stir in.

Frappuccino

1/3 c ground coffee
1 c water
2 1/2 c milk (for richer flavor use part 1/2 & 1/2 or 2% milk)
1/4 c sugar

Brew coffee using the cup of water.  Re-brew a second time to deepen coffee flavor. Stir in milk and sugar.  Optional:  use flavored coffee or add hot chocolate mix or caramel flavorings.

French Toast Sticks

2 eggs
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 c milk
1/4 tsp cinnamon
8 slices of white bread, cut into 4 strips each
3 Tbsp margarine

Beat together eggs, sugar, milk and cinnamon. Dip each bread strip into the mixture, coating completely. In a large skillet, melt 1 Tbsp margarine over medium heat. Cook the bread strips a few at a time for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden, adding more butter as needed.

Applesauce Crunch

2 c applesauce

1 c grape nuts cereal

3 Tbsp brown sugar

3 Tbsp margarine

2/3 c powdered milk (opt)

Put applesauce in bowl. Mix rest of ingredients and put on top of applesauce.  Bake at 350 for 15 min. or heat in microwave on high.

Taco Seasoning

4 teaspoons dried minced onion
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year.

Taco Joes

1 pound hamburger 

1 can (16 oz) baked beans

1 pkg (1 oz) taco seasoning mix

hamburger buns

Brown hamburger.  Add in beans and seasoning. Simmer til hot.  Serve over hamburger buns.

Golden Potato Rounds

1 c rice krispies (opt: cornflakes or other cereal)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
pinch black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
4 med. potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/4 margarine, melted

In plastic bag, crush rice krispies and add spices.  Melt margarine in medium sized bowl. Dip slices of potatoes in margarine, place in cereal bag, shake to cover.  Place slices in lightly greased 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

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Spinach Brownies

1 (10 oz) bag frozen spinach
1 c flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1 c milk
1/4 c butter, melted
1 onion, chopped (opt: sauté onions)
1 (8 oz) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease 9x13. Place spinach in pan with water and heat until boiling. Drain. Mix flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in eggs, milk, melted butter, spinach, onions and mozzarella. Place in 9x13. Bake 25 min.

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Peanut Butter Fudge/Topping

1 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp peanut butter
3 Tbsp margarine

Place powdered sugar in microwavable bowl.  Put peanut butter and margarine on top of sugar.  Microwave on high for 20 seconds.  Stir until creamy.  Add more or less margarine to achieve desired thickness of fudge or ice cream topping.

Mexican Wedding Cakes

1 c butter
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c finely chopped nuts

Mix butter, sugar, vanilla thoroughly. Mix flour and salt and add to butter mix. Add nuts. Chill dough.

Roll dough in 1" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes until set but not brown. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool. Roll in sugar again.