Feelin Hot, Hot, Hot!!

Hot soup? Throw in an ice cube to cool it down. I always use this trick for my kiddos in their mac n cheese, pasta, soups, oatmeal, etc. and it works quick and great!

Crunchy Banana Splits

2 1/2c. crushed corn flakes
5tsp. melted butter
4tsp. finely chopped nuts
5c. vanilla ice cream, softened
5 medium ripe bananas, quartered
1/2c. chocolate syrup
Whipped topping and maraschino cherries

*In a bowl, combine the cornflakes, butter, and nuts. Drop ice cream by 1/2 cupfuls into cornflake mixture and roll into a ball. Place 2 banana quarters in each dish. Top with an ice cream ball, chocolate syrup, whipped topping, and a cherry. 10 servings.

Golden Honey Pan Rolls

This recipe is for use with a bread machine!!

1c. milk (70-80 degrees)
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1/2c. veggie oil
2TBS. honey
1 1/2tsp slat
3 1/2c. bread machine flour
2 1/4tsp dry active yeast
GLAZE:
1/3c. sugar
2TBS butter or margarine, melted
1TBS honey
1 egg white
Additional honey optional
*In bread machine pan, place the first 8 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 TBS of water or flour if needed.
When cycle is complete, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch down; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide into 24 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place 12 balls each in 2 greased 8 inch pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. For glaze, combine sugar, butter, honey, and egg white; Drizzle over dough. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with additional honey if desired. 2 dozen.

Favorite Pork Chops

1c. soy sauce
1/4c. diced green pepper
1/4c. brown sugar
4tsp. chopped onion
1/2tsp. ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 pork loin chops(1 inch thick)
2tsp. sugar
2tsp. cornstarch
1/2c. water
*In a blender, combine the soy sauce, green pepper, brown sugar, onion, ginger, and garlic; cover and process until smooth. Set aside 2 TBS. for sauce. Pour the remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container. Add pork chops and turn to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; drain and discard marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium-hot heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160-170. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water, and reserved soy sauce mixture; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chops. 4 servings.

Easy Vanilla Glaze

Spoon out the amount of store bought vanilla frosting from its can and place it in a microwave safe measuring cup. Warm it in the microwave, stirring frequently, until it reaches the right consistency. Then drizzle on cinnamon rolls, banana bread, or whatever you like;}

Amish Breakfast Casserole

1 lb. sliced bacon, diced
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
6 eggs, lightly beaten
4c. frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
2c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2c. small curd cottage cheese
1 1/4c. shredded swiss cheese

*In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion until bacon is crisp; drain. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in bacon mixture. Transfer to greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Bake uncovered, at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until set and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. 12 servings

Old Fashoined Beef Pot Pie

1 lb. ground beef
1 can condensed beef w/vegetables and barley soup
1/2c. water
1pkg. frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained
1/2tsp. seasoned salt
1/8tsp. garlic powder
1/8tsp. ground black pepper
1c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 1/3c. french fried onions, divided
1 pkg. refrigerated biscuits

*Preheat oven to 350. In large skillet, brown ground beef in large chunks;drain. Stir in soup, water, vegetables, and seasonings;bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 min. Remove from heat;stir in 1/2 cup cheese and 2/3 cup french fried onions.
*Pour mixture into 12x8 baking dish. Cut each biscuit in half; place, cut side down, around edge of casserole. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or until biscuits are done. Top with remaining cheese and 2/3 cup onions;bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until golden brown.