Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels

  • 2 pkgs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices cooked bacon; chopped
  • 1 Tbsp dry ranch dressing
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 5 flour tortillas for burritos (8″)

In a large bow, beat all ingredients except tortillas with an electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed.  Divide mixture evenly among the tortillas, spreading evenly.  Tightly roll up tortillas.  Cut into 1/2″ slices & serve.

Banana Bread

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 C sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 overripe bananas
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 3/4 C flour

Note: I usually freeze my bananas for future use.  Remove the skin/ peel before freezing.  Thaw in fridge the night before baking.

Mix ingredients together.  Bake @ 350 for 1 hour

Makes 1 regular loaf; 3 small loaves; 12 muffins

You can use the same recipe for apple muffins by replacing the bananas with 1-2 C applesauce.  Add cinnamon to taste.  You can also grate fresh apples in the mix, 3-4 depending on the size.  Nuts can also be added.

 

from Clara Schreck

Soft & Chewy Gingersnaps

In a large bowl mix together

  • 1 C sugar
  • 3/4 C butter

Add

  • 1/4 C molasses
  • 1 egg

Beat until light & fluffy

Add in & mix with spatula until combined

  • 2 1/4 C flour
  • 2 tsp soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cover with plastic wrap & put in fridge for at least 1 hour.

  • 1/2 C sugar
  • little cinnamon
  • little ginger

Put in small bowl & mix together.

Take cold dough & shape into 1″balls & roll in sugar mixture.  Put on parchment paper on a cookie sheet.  Bake @ 350 for 9-10 minutes (10-12 cookies per sheet).  Remove from over & let stand 1 minute.  Transfer to cooling rack & cool completely.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Chill: 1 hour

Bake:  9-10 minutes @ 350; makes 30 cookies

 

from Clara Schreck

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning
  • 15.5 oz black beans- drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes- juices included
  • 15.25 oz corn- drained
  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 2 C mexican cheese
  • 4 C chicken broth
  • 6 corn tortillas or tortilla chips

Place frozen or thawed chicken breasts in bottom of slow cooker.  Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken.  Spread black beans, tomatoes, & corn over chicken.  Slowly pour in chicken broth.  Cook on high 3-4 hours.  Remove chicken from soup & shred with 2 forks.  Return chicken to soup & add shredded cheese & heavy cream.  Cook an additional 30-60 minutes; stirring occasionally until cheese is fully melted & combined & the soup is thickened slightly.  You can add the tortilla chips directly to the soup along with the shredded cheese & cream; cooking for the final 30-60 minutes.  Serve with sour cream, cheese, and more chips.