Turkey Salsa Grill

 

Okay....these are delicious!  Trust me!!!

 

2 slices bread (a hearty white bread works best)

2 Kraft singles

1 T thick and chunky salsa (Taco Bell salsa is good, but Costco salsa is best!)

2 slices turkey deli meat

Put down in this order: bread, cheese, salsa, turkey, cheese, bread.

Butter outsides and cook in skillet till golden.

This recipe is from the Cooking Light Magazine.  This is the "easier" version.

1 lb medium cooked shrimp
1/2 c coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 c fresh lime juice
1 T minced seeded jalapeño pepper
24 (6-inch)white corn tortillas
3/4 c chopped tomato
1/2 c light sour cream
1/2 c chopped green onions
2 limes, quartered

-Heat up shrimp in a skillet with some salt and pepper, just until heated through, do not over cook since they're already cooked.
-Add to shrimp the cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño pepper, tossing well to coat.
-Heat tortillas in large ziploc bag in microwave. Double up tortillas-one always breaks and makes a mess-so in your 2 tortillas spoon a little of the shrimp mixture; top with 1 tablespoon tomato, 2 teaspoons sour cream, and 2 teaspoons onions.

-Makes 10-12 tacos.

Rice Krispy Treats

Okay, these aren't your grandma's rice krispy treats!

2 sticks butter
1/2 brown sugar
1//2 white sugar
1 pkg (10 oz) marshmallows
6 c rice cereal

Microwave butter and sugar for 2 1/2 minutes.  Stir in marshmallows.  Microwave 2 minutes.  Stir in rice cereal.  Pour into 9x13 pan and cool.

Baked Spaghetti

Upon request....Kim's awesomely easy baked spaghetti  :)  You do realize I'm giving away my best kept secrets....for free!  This is great for a family get-together or a potluck dinner and its always a hit. 

1 c chopped onion
1 c chopped green pepperhttp://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2845382563181456546
1 T butter
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (4 oz) mushrooms
1 can (2 1/2 oz) sliced olives, drained
2 tsp dried oregano
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
12 oz spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 c shredded cheddar
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 c water
1/4 c parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, brown ground beef.  Drain and set aside.  In same pan, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender.  Add tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, and oregano.  Add ground beef.  Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.  Place half of the spaghetti in a greased 9x13 baking dish.  Top with half of the sauce mixture.  Sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar cheese.  Repeat layers.  Mix the soup and water until smooth.  Pour over the casserole.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.  Bake uncovered at 250 for 30 - 35 minutes or until heated through.

*Note:  It's also great with Italian sausage!

Serves 12

Orange Julius

Best splash of the summer!

1 - 6oz can orange juce or 2 peaches - or both!
1/2 c milk
1/2 c water
1/4 c sugar
3/4 tsp vanilla
5-6 ice cubes

Mix all in a blender and....whala!

Fresh Summer Salsa

It's that time of year again.....fresh salsa!  Mmmmmmm....I can taste it already!!!

1 can black beans
1 cup corn, canned or frozen.  If using canned, drain
1 - 14oz can diced green chilies
1 can olives, chopped or sliced
8 - 9 roma tomatoes, chopped
2 avocados, diced
1 med red onion, chopped
2 T red wine vinegar
1/4 bunch cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Optional:  hominy and red bell pepper
Salt to taste
Tortilla chips to dip!

Peanut Butter Bars

Watch out!  I'm having a HUGE carb/sugar craving this week and these are WAY addicting!

Ingredients:
3/4 c butter
3/4 c brown sugar
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c creamy peanut butter
1/2 t salt
3/4 t baking soda
1/2 t vanilla
1 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 c rolled oats
1 c creamy peanut butter
Chocolate Frosting (Betty Crocker whipped is amazing!...Chocoate butter cream is good too!)

Mix together first 8 ingredients until combined.  Add flour and oats.  Mix well.  Spread in bottom of 9x13 pan.  Bake at 350 for 10 - 12 mins.  Spread 1 c peanut butter on top of the hot bars carefully.  You may want to let them cool for just a few minutes so the peanut butter will spread easier.  Frost with chocolate frosting or melted chocolate chips work great too.