Brownie Passion Bowl

3 cups of cold milk
2 pkg (4 serving size) Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
2 tubs 8 oz. COOL WHIP French Vanilla, thawed
1 baked 9 inch square brownie, cooled
2 cups raspberries or sliced strawberries (optional)

Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes, Beat with wire whisk or mixer on low for 2 minutes or until well blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping.

Place half of the brownie cubes in 2 qt. serving bowl, top with half of the pudding mixture,
1/2 of the raspberries, and half the remaining whipped topping. Repeat all layers.

Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

to change it, you could use a different pudding flavor and pound cake instead

Pasta Salad With Pepperoni

1 box of spiral pasta

Package of Ranch dressing (dry)
1/4 - 1/2 bottle of Italian dressing (to taste)
Package of cubed cheese (Colby/Monterey jack)
Pint of grape tomatoes
1 can of black olives
Pepperoni to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta per directions on box, after cooking run cold water over pasta and drain.
Add packet of ranch and Italian dressing
Mix dressings and pasta
Add rest of ingredients
Add more dressing if desired

Cookie Dough Brownies

Prepare boxed brownie mix as directed, and cool completely

Cookie dough topping:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons of milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 cup of flour

Mix the ingredients together and spread over brownies.

Chocolate topping:
1 cup of chocolate chips
1 tablespoon of shortening

Melt both together and spread over the cookie dough topping.

Marinade

1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 TBS honey
2 TBS white wine vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ginger
GREAT for pork chops and chicken!

Tator Tot Mush

1 Bag of Tator Tots
1 lb. Ground Beef
1 Big Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/3 of Soup Can Milk
1 Can of Corn, drained
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Onion, Garlic, Salt, Pepper to Taste

1. Cook 1/2 the bag of Tator Tots according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, brown the ground beef (& saute the onions/garlic, if using).
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked/cooled Tator Tots, ground beef, and rest of ingredients.
4. Stir to mix.
5. Pour into a 9x13 pan. Place uncooked Tator Tots on top of casserole and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until everything is heated through.

**The measurements of the ingredients is really an estimation. This is one of those recipes that you add/subtract according to what your family likes. Sometimes I've increased the amount of meat & soup, sometimes no cheese, part of a frozen bag of corn instead of canned, etc. You could also sub a different veggie if your kids like peas better. My boys ask for this by name!!**

Chicken Salad

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken (I boil mine with salt, pepper, and garlic then let it COMPLETELY cool)
1/2 cup chopped celery (about one stalk)
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup mayo
(You can add 1 TBSP lemon juice to keep veggies crisp)

Mix together and add s&p to taste. Chill for about 1 hour.
Great on croissants.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:
2 English Cucumbers
1 med onion
2 heaping tablespoons (from your silverware drawer, not measuring spoons) miracle whip or mayo
1 tsp sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Peel and thinly slice cucumbers. Cut onion into thin rings. In a separate bowl mix last 4 ingredients. Taste before putting on cucumbers, add more vinegar if not sweet enough etc. Top with salt and pepper. Chill at least one hour before serving.