Mexican Manicotti

This recipe comes from Taste of Home.  I have made it several times and it is a hit with the family.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 pound uncooked ground beef
1 cup refried beans
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 uncooked manicotti shells
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup picante sauce
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup sliced olives
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl combine beef, beans, oregano, and cumin.  Stuff into manicotti shells; place in an ungreased 11x7 microwave safe dish.

2. In a small bowl, combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells.  Loosely cover dish, microwave on high for 3-4 minutes.  Turn shells with tongs.  Microwave 3-4 minutes longer; turn shells again.

3. Cover and cook at 50% power for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender and meat is no longer pink, turning dish one half turn once.

4. Spoon sour cream lengthwise down center; sprinkle with onions, olives and cheese.  Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Orange Julius Recipe

Orange Julius

Author: Desiree at The 36th Avenue

Serves: 4

 

Ingredients

• 6 Oz Frozen orange juice concentrate
• 2 Cups of Milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• ¼th Cup Sugar
• 6 to 9 Ice Cubes

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine all of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Like Hardee's Biscuts

Pink Lemonade Pound Cake

PINK LEMONADE POUND CAKE ⛄⛄
So pretty and EASY for Valentine Day Parties!

INGREDIENTS:
1 package (18.25 ounce size) lemon cake mix
1 package (3 ounce size) instant lemon pudding mix
4 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
4 drops pink or red food coloring, optional

GLAZE:
1 cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup powder sugar

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease and flour one 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan.
3. Combine the cake mix, lemon pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, 1/2 cup lemon concentrate and the milk in large mixing bowl.
4. Mix until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes to 1 hour. If your oven runs hot be sure to adjust accordingly!
7. Remove from oven and prick cake all over with a fork.
8. Immediately pour lemonade glaze over top of cake.
9. Let cake stand in pan until almost cool.

LEMONADE GLAZE:
1. Combine the thawed frozen lemonade and the powder sugar.
2. Mix thoroughly and pour over still warm cake

Texas Roadhouse Butter

Cole Slaw

Lion House Quick Caramel Corn

This is a recipe for another one of the treats I gave neighbors this year.  It comes from the Lion House Christmas Cookbook.  It is Quick Caramel Corn.  Easy to make and very good.

 *Quick Caramel Corn* 
Ingredients:
2 gallons popped corn (1 cup unpopped) 
1/2 cup butter 2 cups packed brown sugar 
1/2 cup light corn syrup 
1 tablespoon water 
Pinch baking soda 

Directions:
Place popped corn in a large pan; set aside. Melt butter in saucepan. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook and stir until mixture reaches a hard boil. Add a pinch of baking soda. Remove from heat and pour over popcorn. Stir to coat thoroughly. Cool; then break into clusters. Store in covered container. Makes 12 to 18 servings. (Lion House Christmas, [Salt Lake City: Shadow Mountain, 2006], 136.)