Sunday, October 10, 2010

BEST QUICK HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES FOR TWO

Forget about those pkg. mashed potatoes....Here is my quick version of Homemade Mashed Potatoes for Two.

BEST QUICK HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES FOR TWO:

1 Huge Idaho potato, peeled, diced
2 T. Butter
3 T. Milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Microwave diced potato in small casserole dish on HIGH in 1/3 cup water covered for
5 minutes. Let sit, a minute, mash some, then add butter, milk and salt. Microwave on HIGH another 2 - 3 minutes, till potatoes are soft. Mash completely. Divide into 2 plates, making an indent in the middle. Evenly sprinkle cheese over each.....Serve and Enjoy!!!!

PARTY IN A BAG

Fun...Delicious, and easy cleanup! Kids love'em........Let guests start the bag with meat, then whichever; line-up remaining ingredients they desire. Stick a plastic fork in the bag...Easy clean-up too!!!!!!!

PARTY IN A BAG:

2 pounds ground chuck
3/4 cups chopped onion (optional)
OR some diced green bell peppers (optional)
1 T. sugar
1 envelope taco seasoning
12 (2 3/4-ounce) bags Fritos or Doritos
2 cups shredded cheese
1/3 head lettuce, shredded
2-3 tomatoes chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 can sliced black olives, drained
1 (8 ounce) jar your favorite taco sauce

Brown meat, onions and bell peppers, add taco seasoning....and sugar. Cut 1/4 inch off top of chip bags; squeeze bags to crush chips slightly. Fill bags with cooked meat mixture. Top with desired toppings...cheese, lettuce, tomatoes. sour cream and olives offered on paper plates. Stick a plastic fork in bag and serve. Offer taco sauce.......
Double or triple recipe for larger groups........Enjoy!!!!!!

MY STRAWBERRY AND CHICKEN SALAD TRIFLE

Everyone seems to love when I place my salads in a Trifle dish . Try this and you will see what I mean.....Enjoy!!!!

MY STRAWBERRY AND CHICKEN SALAD TRIFLE:

1 head Romaine lettuce, torn
2 (6 oz.) pkgs. cooked chicken strips
1 cup of crumbled feta or blue cheese
1 cup toasted pecan halves
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
2/3 cup of your favorite wine vinegar dressing

In a trifle bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, cheese, pecans and strawberries. Refrigerate.
Just before serving pour dressing over salad and Serve.