HOT BUTTERED RUM

Make this to warm you up on COLD WINTER'S NIGHT EVE!!!!!! Very Good!!!!!!

HOT BUTTERED RUM

1 lb. butter, softened
4 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 c. honey
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon (my cinnamon is the BEST)
1 tsp. ground cloves

Mix all ingredients together with a spoon. Store in a covered container in refrigerator, or freezer.
(Will keep in refrigerator up to 6 months)
When ready to serve, mix 2 tablespoons batter with 1/4 cup hot water in mugs. Then add 1 1/2 ounces of rum (or less if your prefer). Fill cup with hot water and stir. Sprinkle with nutmeg and add cinnamon stick........Enjoy!

Tasty Sausage-Mushroom Bake

Made this for my Breakfast Potluck club today....Everyone loved it....I used bulk Italian Sausage instead of Bulk pork sausage...and I added some chopped green & red bell peppers. Came our really GOOD!!!!! You can serve this for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!!!!


TASTY SAUSAGE-MUSHROOM BAKE:

1 lb. bulk pork sausage
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 cups cubed bread
2 cups (8oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
10 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

In a large skillet, cook sausage and mushrooms over med. heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; top with 2 cups sausage mixture and half of cheese and tomatoes. Repeat layers. In a large bowl; combine the eggs, milk, mustard. salt and pepper; pour over bread mixture.
Bake Uncovered at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 mins. before serving.

Crusty Bread Boat with Crab & Artichoke Spread

You are going to love this.....Just bake up a loaf of Pillsbury refrigerated crusty French loaf, let it cool and fill with my tasty filling. Mmmmm GOOD!!!!!~

CRUSTY BREAD BOAT WITH CRAB & ARTICHOKE SPREAD:

1 can (11 oz.) Pillsbury refrigerated crusty French loaf
1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayo or miracle whip
1 tablespoon white wine Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese (4 oz.)
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, well drained
1 jar (2 oz.) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake French loaf as directed on can. COOL 30 minutes

In medium microwavable bowl, mix remaining ingredients EXCEPT the parsley. Set aside.

Cut 1-inch from top of cooled loaf. Cut top into 1-inch pieces, place in serving basket. With sharp knife, cut around inside the loaf leaving 1/2-inch thick sides. Remove bread leaving inside of loaf hollow. Cut removed bread into 1-inch pieces, place in serving bowl.

Microwave cream cheese mixture on Medium 3 to 4 minutes, stirring twice until hot. Spoon hot mixture into hollowed out loaf. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve spread with bread pieces and/or crackers.

SNOWBALL MINI CHIP COOKIES

These buttery yummy mini choc. chip and pecan snowballs are a great cookie to prepare for the up coming Holidays or any time of the year.

SNOWBALL MINI CHIP COOKIES:

1 1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate mini morsels
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1 T. vanilla extract
Powder Sugar to sprinkle on cookies or roll cookies in

In large mixing bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and salt until fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat flour in and then stir in morsels an pecans. shape level tablespoons of dough into one-inch balls. Place on parchment paper on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cookies cool; then sprinkle or roll gently in powdered sugar.

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.