Marshmallow Frosting

Another Beka Madsen passed on to me recipe.


1 lb butter
1 lb powdered sugar
1 jar marshmallow creme (7 oz)
2 tsp. vanilla


Mix together.
This frosting holds up great for pipping on top of cupcakes and it tastes really good - not all weird powdered sugar-ish.

The Original Taco Soup

I absolutely love this soup.  It's from Crockpot365.

 

The Original Taco Soup

 

 

--2 cans of kindey beans

--2 cans of pinto beans

--2 cans of corn

--1 large can of diced tomatoes

--1 can tomatoes and chiles

--1 packet taco seasoning (if you are gluten free, stick to McCormick)

--1 packet ranch dressing mix (not buttermilk)

--1 lb browned ground turkey or hamburger (optional.)

--shredded cheese and sour cream, green onions and tortilla chips for embelishment

The Directions:

--brown meat if you are going to use it

--drain fat and add meat to crockpot stoneware insert

--sprinkle seasoning packets on top of meat

--drain and rinse the beans and add

--add the ENTIRE contents of the corn and tomato cans
--stir.

cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5. I think the longer you cook soup, the better, so if you have the time, opt for cooking on low. Stir well, and serve with a handful of shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Breadsticks

Makes a lot! 30 or so!

Ingredients

• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast or 2 scant tablespoons
• 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees), divided
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I needed a lot more)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in 1 cup warm water. Add the oil, egg, salt, 2 cups flour, and remaining sugar and water. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
2. Punch the dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into 36 pieces. Shape each piece into a 6-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Serve with breadsticks.

Spaghetti Sauce with Sausage

Ingredients:

1 tube of ground sweet Italian sausage
3/4 large yellow onion diced
4 cloves of garlic roughly chopped
2 cans of Hunts chopped tomatoes with rosemary
2 cans of Hunts chopped tomatoes with basil
1 - 2 can of tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. pineapple sage (see the picture at the bottom; it's dried from Peggy's garden)
2 tsp. mixed Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves

1. brown ground sausage
2. add garlic and onions and brown until onions are clear
3. blend cans of chopped tomatoes and add to browned meat
4. add tomato salt
5. add seasonings
6. simmer for at least an hour