Mexican Dorito Casserole

I found this recipe at Jamhands  It sounded worth making. Although my husband says it is a sin to do anything with Doritos except eat them as is. For being such a critic he sure ate it fast and had seconds. The kids even loved it. I'd have to say myself, it is a keeper.

2 cups cooked shredded chicken( or one can)
1-2 cups shredded cheese depending on how cheesy you like it
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 sour cream
1 -16 ounce jar stewed tomatoes diced
1/2 packet taco seasoning
1-11 ounce bag of Doritos either cool ranch or nacho cheese.

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients expect Doritos.
3. In a greased 2 quart baking dish, put a layer of crushed Doritos. 
4. Then layer with chicken mixture.
5. Repeat layers ending with a layer of chicken mixture.
6. Top with more shredded cheese cover and bake for 30-35 minutes.

Onion Soup Mix

I found this recipe on pinterest. I mixed it up and put it in a pint jar. It is a copycat of Lipton's onion soup mix. Ken found it to taste better and more flavorful then Lipton's. I would have to agree. We used it in our Tater Tot  Casserole recipe.

3/4 cup instant minced onion
1/3 cup beef bouillon powder
4 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed celery seed
1/4 teaspoons sugar

1. Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
2. About 1.25 ounces is equal to one  packet of Lipton soup mix.
3. To make onion dip: Mix 1.25 ounces with one pint of sour cream.
4. Or use in any recipe calling for Lipton soup mix.

Or if your in a hurry you can also so this one serving recipe for onion soup mix found at 5dollardinners
4 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Use in any recipe that calls for one package onion soup mix. 

Farmer's Country Breakfast

I found this recipe on taste of home. It is good with toast or in a tortilla shell. I adapted it from here.

Ingredients
6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon drry parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces sausage
2 cooled baked potatoes cubed
4 ounces (1 cup) shredded cheese

1. Whisk the eggs, milk salt and parsley in a bowl.
2. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat or until no longer pink.
4. Remove from pan.
5. In the same skillet. cook the cubed potatoes.for about 5 minutes.
6. Return sausage to pan.
7. Add egg mixture.
8. Cook until almost set.
9. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Let melt about 2-3 more minutes.Serve and enjoy.

Slow Berry Cobbler

This recipe comes from The Crockin Girls. You can also find them here  on Facebook.  Ken and I both thought it was really good.

Filling:

1 (10-ounce) bag frozen strawberries
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen blueberries
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen raspberries
1/3 to 2/3 cup sugar, depending on your level of preferred sweetness
1/2 cup baking mix

Topping:

2 1/4 cups baking mix
1/4 cup sugar, plus another 1/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Spray the insert of a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, toss together all the frozen fruit, sugar and 1/2 cup baking mix.
3. Transfer the fruit to the slow cooker.
4. In another large mixing bowl, stir together 2 1/4 cups baking mix, 1/4 cup sugar, melted butter and milk with a wooden spoon.
5. With your hands, drop bits of dough on top of the fruit in the slow cooker.
6. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and ground cinnamon.
7. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top of the dough and place the lid on the slow cooker.
8. Turn the power onto high and slow cook for 3 to 4 hours until the topping has puffed and the fruit is bubbling.

Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Rice Crispy Treats

This is any family favorite. What kid doesn't love Rice Crispy Treats. Even though most everyone knows how to make these, I thought I'd post them anyway. Yummy. I got them from my campfire mini marshmallow bag.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter

6 cups mini marshmallows

6 cups Rice Crispy cereal 

Directions 

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
2. Add Marshmallows and stir constantly until they are melted.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Add Rice Crispy cereal and stir until well coated. Using a buttered spatula, or wax paper, press mixture evenly into a greased 13x9 pan.
5. Cut into squares when cool.
6. Makes 24. 

Skillet Cassoulet Recipe

This dish was created by Barbara Brittain from Santee California You can find it and more here

I love Taste of home.
Ingredients
1/2 pound smoked turkey kielbasa cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/2 fully cooked boneless ham cubed
4 medium carrots sliced
2 celery ribs sliced
1 medium red onion
4 teaspoon oil
4 garlic cloves
2 cans(15 ounces) kindney beans rinced and drained.
2 cans(14 1/2) diced tomatoes drained
1 1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions

• In a large skillet, saute the kielbasa,ham, carrots, celery, and onion in oil until sausage is brown and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. This is great served over rice. Yields 6 serving. 

Chewy Granola Bars

My daughter Angela wanted to try these. They were so good and satisfying. We found them here Thanks Virgina M Krites, Cridersville, Ohio
1/2 cup butter softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups oat meal
1 1/4 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup raisins or chocolate chips

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the honey vanilla and egg; mix well. Combine the flour, cinnamon baking powder,and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, cereal, nuts chocolate chops and raisins. 
2. Press into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yields 2 dozen.