Frosted Brownies

Brownie Ingredients:
Nuts (optional)
1 1/2 C. Flour
2C. Sugar
8 T. Unsweetened Cocoa
1 tsp. Salt
1 C. Oil
2 tsp. Vanilla
4 Eggs

Directions:
Mix oil, sugar, and vanilla beat well. Beat eggs in separate bowl till fluffy. Beat eggs into mixture. Add dry ingredients beat well. Add nuts and mix well. (optional) Pour into greased and floured 9X13 pan. Bake 25-30min @ 350. Let brownies cool.

Frosting Ingredients:
1lb. of Powdered Sugar
1 stick of Butter
3 tsp. Vanilla

Frosting Directions:
Melt 2 or 3 T. butter, stir in unsweetened powdered cocoa. Use your own judgment how much cocoa you want. Just make sure it is still thin enough to drizzle on top. Beat well. If too thick, add milk. Spread on top of brownies.

(Thank you Kristee R. for sharing this recipe with us!)

Fruit Salsa

Ingredients:
6 Granny Smith apples - peeled and chopped
4-6 lbs. of strawberries - chopped
5 kiwis - peeled and chopped
1 orange

Directions:
Add all chopped fruit together in large bowl and squeeze juice of orange over the top. Mix and serve. It is much better when it has had time to chill for at least 1 hour.

(Thank you, Karen H. for sharing this recipe.)

Honey 'n' Spice Blueberry Pancakes

Ingredients:
2 cups whole Wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 T Sugar
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter
2 T honey
1 egg
2 C buttermilk (Regular Milk OK too)
1 C blueberries, fresh or frozen

Directions:
Mix together dry ingredients and then add the rest. Top with whip cream.

(Thank you Camille S. for this recipe)

Potato Casserole

Ingredients:
2 Lbs Hash Brown Potatoes, Frozen, Cubed
½ Cup Melted Butter
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Pint Sour Cream
2 Cups Grated Cheese
½ Cup Chopped Green Onion
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper

Topping:
¼ Cup Melted Butter
1 Cup Corn Flakes

Directions:
Mix all ingredients (except the last 2 for the Topping) together, spread into a greased 9x13 pan. Prepare the topping by pouring melted butter over corn flakes. Mix and spread on top of potatoes. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until hot through.

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Ingredients:
2 Cups all Purpose Flour
¾ Cup Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Salt1 Cup Cranberries
1 Egg
¾ Cup Orange Juice
¼ Cup Vegetable Oil
1 tsp Grated Orange Rind

Directions:
Combine all dry ingredients in medium bowl. Stir in cranberries. In a large bowl, beat egg, orange juice, oil and orange rind. Stir dry ingredients into liquid ingredients. Spoon into muffin tins and sprinkle top with sugar. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.

(Thank you Ruth H. for sharing this recipe in the Provident Living)

Creamy Oatmeal

Ingredients:
4 ¼ Cups Water
½ tsp Salt
2 Cups Uncooked Oats (NOT Quick Oats)
1Tbsp Dry Milk Powder
1Tbsp Sugar Bring
3 ¾ cups water and salt to a boil.

Directions:
Stir in oats and reduce heat. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase or decrease water for thinner or thicker oatmeal. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Makes 4 cups cereal.

(Thank you Ruth H. for sharing this recipe in the Provident Living)

Asian Green Bean Salad

Ingredients
8 oz. uncooked linguine
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
2 c. diagonally sliced celery
1 c. thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 c. sliced green onions
1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro

Dressing:
¼ c. rice wine vinegar
¼ c. soy sauce
2 Tbs. sesame oil
2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
½ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)

Directions:
1. To prepare salad, break linguine in half. Cook pasta according to package directions; add beans during last 3 minutes of cooking. Stir in celery, bell pepper, and onions during the last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Place mixture in a large bowl and add cilantro.2. To prepare dressing, combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. Add to salad; toss well. Cover and chill. Makes 8 servings.

(Thank you Camille S. for sharing this recipe)