::Strawberry Cheesecake::

::Ingredients::

- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs

- 1/4 cup sugar

- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed

- 1 tablespoon cornstarch

- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened                 

- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

- 1/4 cup lemon juice

- 3 eggs

- 1 tablespoon water

::Directions::

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a blender or food processor, combine strawberries and cornstarch; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Set aside 1/3 cup strawberry sauce; cool. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce for serving. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in milk. Add lemon juice; mix well. Add eggs, beat on low just until combined. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over crust. Drop half of the reserved strawberry mixture by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto cream cheese layer. Carefully spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over sauce. Drop remaining strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on top. With a knife, cut through top layer only to swirl strawberry sauce. Bake at 300 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove side of pan. Thin chilled strawberry sauce with water if desired; serve with cheesecake. Store in the refrigerator.

::Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwich::

::Ingredients::

- 3 (or more), boneless/skinless chicken breast

- 2 cans (15oz.) chicken broth

- 2 cans (15oz.) full of water

- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 bottle BBQ sauce
- 1 pck. hamburger buns

::Directions::
In a pot, add chicken broth, water, onion powder and garlic powder.
Boil breasts in broth for 15-20 mins. until chicken is cooked thoroughly. Take chicken out and allow to cool.
Then shred the cooled chicken. Put the shredded chicken, plus one bottle of BBQ sauce into your slow cooker. Give it a stir and set slow cooker on low for about 2-3 hours.

::Easy Brunswick Stew::

::Ingredients::

- 1 lb. chicken, cooked & shredded or diced

- 1 lb. ground pork, cooked

- 1 lb. ground beef, cooked

- 2 cans diced tomatoes

- 1 can cream style corn

- 1 med. onion, chopped fine

- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth

- 1 Tbsp. vinegar OR dill pickle juice  

- 1/4 cup Worchestershire sauce

- 2 Tbsp. Heinz 57 sauce
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 2 1/2 cup ketchup
- salt to taste

Mix all ingredients and cook over low heat, stirring frequently for 2 hours,
This may be cooked on the stove top OR in a crock pot/slow cooker

::Hamburger Hash Casserole::

**Here's a little recipe that I just threw together in hopes that it would be good**

::Ingredients::

- 5-6 med. sized red potatoes, cubed

- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced

- 1 small onion, diced

- 1lb. ground beef

- 1 tsp. minced garlic

- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 3-4 Tbs. OR 2-3 Tbs. of EVOO
- salt & pepper


First cube and dice up your potatoes, bell pepper, onion and
place in a skillet, add butter (or oil) and saute on med. heat until peppers & onion have wilted
While that's cooking in another saucepan cook your ground beef and 1 tsp. of garlic until meat is no longer pink, drain. Once you have drained the grease off the meat add the 2 cans of cream of mushroom and place in a 13x9 casserole dish. layer the peppers & onion & potatoes on top of the ground beef. Cook at 350F for 45 mins. or until potatoes are done.

**This recipe is kid tested, Husband approved**

::Grilled Chicken Tostadas::

~~This is one of my favorite recipes~~

::Ingredients::

MARINADE:

- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 to 4 limes)

- 1/4 cup soy sauce

- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (plus more for brushing the tortillas)

- 1 tablespoon honey

- 2 teaspoons minced garlic

- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

 TOSTADAS:

- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breast 

- 8 small corn tortillas (5 to 6 inches in diameter)

- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack, or more if desired

 -1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce

::Instructions::

Place the chicken in a gallon-size zip-lock bag and add all the marinade ingredients. Press the air out of the bag and seal it. Turn the bag to thoroughly coat the chicken, place it in a bowl, and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight), turning the bag occasionally. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 20 minutes before you want to start grilling.

1. Prepare a charcoal fire or set a gas grill to medium-high, close the lid, and heat until hot -- about 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Remove the thighs from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until it's no longer pink inside, about 4 to 5 minutes per side on a gas grill. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for about 5 minutes before cutting it into 1/2-inch strips.
3. Lightly brush both sides of the tortillas with vegetable oil. Grill them on each side until they turn slightly brown, about 1 minute on a gas grill. Before removing the tortillas from the grill, sprinkle each one with 1 tablespoon of cheese.
4. To serve, layer the tortillas with shredded lettuce, the chicken strips, the remaining cheese, and any additional toppings. Serves 6 to 8.

 

**OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, green onions**

::Pretzel Treats::

::Ingredients::

- 1 bag bite sized waffle OR regular pretzels

- 1 bag of Hershey Kisses

- 1 bag M&M's any color or kind

Heat oven to 170F OR lowest setting on your oven. Set a number of bite-sized pretzels in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, Then top each pretzel with a unwrapped Hershey Kiss, Bake for 4-6 mins. (the white chocolate with melt more quickly), until the chocolates feel soft when touched with a wooden spoon. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and quickly press an M&M candy into the center of each kiss. Allow the treats to cool for a few minutes, the place them in the refrigerator to set. about 10 minutes.

**These can be made into many variations, for different Holiday's and such.**

::My Momma's Bacon Baked Beans::

*Another recipe my Mom has made since I was kid, love it!!!

::Ingredients::

- 5 15oz. cans Pork-n-Beans

- 3/4 cup brown sugar, (Light or Dark)

- 1/4 cup ketchup

- 1 Tbs. mustard

- 1/2 a pack of bacon

Mix first 4 ingredients in a 13x9 baking dish, Then with kitchen scissors
cut up the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces, and mix in with the beans.
Bake at 350F-400F degrees for about 45 mins.