Pork Tenderloin

1 pkg pork tenderloin
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup soy sauce
2T country dijon mustard
4T honey
2T fresh orange juice
1T chopped fresh rosemary
3T olive oil

Cut slits in tenderloin and insert slivered garlic pieces inside.  Place in baking dish.
Drizzle olive oil over tenderloin.  Whisk together remaining ingredients then pour over
tenderloin.  Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour, basting once or twice.  Let rest 10 minutes,
Remove garlic, slice and serve.

Jambalaya

1 dozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 ounces chicken, diced
5 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp ground thyme
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 Tbs olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup celery
2 Tbs chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
3 bay leaves
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp Tobasco
3/4 cup instant rice
3 cups chicken broth

In a bowl, combine shrimp, chicken, sausae, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne,
oregano, thyme and onion powder.  Next, heat oil in large skillet over high heat, then add onion, green
pepper and celery and cook 3 minutes.  Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce and
Tabasco.  Stir in rice then add broth.  Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid, about 5 - 10 minutes.  Next add all of the meat and cook until chicken and shrimp are fully cooked.

Dooger's Clam Chowder

1 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup half and half
1/2 cup whipping cream
4  6oz cans minced clams (drain 3 of the cans, but reserve
     the juice from the fourth can)
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
freshly ground WHITE pepper

Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until done.
Drain.  Transfer potatoes to a bowl and slightly mash.
Scald half and half and cream but do not boil.  Add potatoes,
clams, and reserved clam juice.  Add seasoning.  Bring to a
boil and serve.

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispies

2 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup peanut butter
2 pounds white chocolate chips

In a large bowl, combine cereal, peanuts and marshmallows.  In a microwave-safe
bowl, melt chocolate and peanut butter (On high for one minute, then in 30 second
intervals until fully melted).  Stir chocolate into cereal mixture.  Mix will be slightly
runny.  Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.  Let set until firm (about 2 hours).

Ambrosia Salad

1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 can pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup sour cream
sliced maraschino cherries for garnish

Drain fruit well.  Stir all together.  Garnish with cherries.  Chill for several hours before serving

Grape Jelly Meat Balls

2 12 oz jars chili sauce
1 32 oz jar grape jelly
1 bag frozen meat balls

Put chili sauce and jelly in sauce pan and heat until jelly is melted and sauce is smooth.  Transfer to crock pot and add meat balls.  Cook on high for three hours and serve.

Book club pumpkin dessert

1 15 ounce can pumpkin
1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped pecans
2 sticks butter, cut into pieces

Topping
1 8 ounce pkg. softened cream cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Whisk together pumpkin, milk, cinnamon and sugar.  Pour into a 9x13 baking dish.  Place pieces of butter on top then sprinkle with cake mix and pecans.  Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes but do not overcook.  Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

Topping
Using a hand mixer, whip the cream then add cream cheese.  Mix well then add sugar and cinnamon.

Cabbage salad

  Cabbage Salad

   1 head of cabbage           

   2 green onions optionally
   1/2 cup diced celery

   1 pkg. almond silvers        

   1 can of chicken breast drained

   *1 pkg. ramen noodles

    *Add just before serving.

    Mix all together and add dressing just before serving.

     2 Tbsp. sugar                

     1/2 c. salad oil

     1 tsp. salt                     

     1/2 tsp. pepper

      3 Tbsp. rice vinegar

White hot chocolate

I cup half and half
2 oz. white chocolate chips
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla

Combine first three ingredients.  Simmer for about 2 minutes.  Remove from heat and add vanilla.  Garnish with chopped Andes mints.

Fritos Salad

1 can ranch syle beans, drained 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated 1 large head lettuce, chpped 1 (8oz) catalina salad dressing 1 regular bag Fritos 1 large tomato chopped sliced olives sliced green onion Mix beans. Add cheese and tomatoes, onions, and olives. Refrigerate. Just before serving add Fritos and dressing. Mix well. and serve.

Christmas Punch

4 cups cranberry cocktail juice 4 cups pineapple juice 1 tablespoon almond extract 1/2 to 1 cup sugar (depending on the tartness of the cranberries) 7 up Mix first four ingredients. when serving, mix half and half with 7 up

Blackberry Cobbler

3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 3 Tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup cold water 1 Tablespoon butter Biscuit topping 1 1/2 cups flour 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter 1/2 cup milk In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar and cinnamon. Cook and sit until mixture comes to a boil. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into fruit mixture. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened. Place in a greased baking dish. Dot with butter. For topping, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coars crumbs. Stir in milk, just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto hot berry mixture. Bale uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Remove from oven and spoon into bowls then top with whipped cream or ice cream.

Stuffed Green Peppers

1 cup cooked rice 2 large green peppers, halved, seeded 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or turkey 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 1/3 cup ketchup 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. Place peppers in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove and place in baking dish. Brown meat, onion and garlic. Add salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Add tomato sauce, rice and ketchup. Simmer for about 10 minutes, then spoon the meat mixture into the halves of green pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with cheese and return to oven until cheese is lightly browned. OPTION: Instead of using halved bell peppers, chop a bell pepper and add to the meat mixture. Spoon into a baking dish and bake as directed.

Seven layer bean dip

1. 2 cans refried beans 2. Guacamole 3. 1 pint sour cream with 1/3 cup mayo and i pkg taco seasoning. Mixed 4. 6 - 7 sliced green onions 5. 3 chopped tomatoes 6. i can sliced olives 7. Shredded cheddar cheese Spread first three ingredients in layers in a 9 x 13 pan. Top with remaining 4 ingredients. Chill and serve with chips.

Seven layer salad

Layer into a 9 x 13 plastic container 1. chopped lettuce 2. Chopped celery 3. Chopped green onion 4. Chopped green pepper 5. Frozen petite peas 6. Dressing ( 1 pint Miracle Whip with a Tablespoon of sugar mixed in) 7. Grated cheddar cheese. Chill several hours or overnight before serving.

Mary's Salsa

1/2 bushel tomatoes, scald, peel and quartered 8 green peppers, chopped 8 onions, chopped 8 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1 small can chopped green chilies 2 2/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 Tablespoon oregano 1 Tablespoon salt 4 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon garlic powder 1 Tablespoon onion powder. Mix above mixture in a big kettle. Boil for 6 hours, stirring frequently. Sugar causes this to scorch easily. Place in sterilized pint jars and freeze.

Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cookies

2 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup shortening 2 tsp baking soda mixed in 2 cups applesauce 4 cups flour 1 tsp cloves 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 1 12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips Mix first 4 ingredients separately. Add dry ingredients, and mix then stir in chocolate chip. Bake at 375 degrees until done.

Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake

2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 jars (28 oz each) spaghetti sauce 1 package (16 oz) spiral pasta cooked and drained 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8 ounces sliced pepperoni IN a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain, Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasts. Transfer to two greased 13 in x 9 in baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top. Bake one at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes and freeze one for later.

Maple Walnut Crisps

44 club crackers 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup brown sugar 2 Tablespoons Maple syrup 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped almonds 1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring place crackers in a single layer on a parchment lined cookie sheet. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and syrup. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 3 - 4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread evenly over crackers. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes or until tops appear dry. Cook completely on a wire rack. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container

Creamy potatoes for a bunch

1 pound country sausage, browned and drained enough red potatoes to feed your bunch, sliced and quartered small bag of little carrots 2 cubes of butter 4 big cans cream of chicken soup 1 big can cream of mushroom soup 2 big handfuls of shredded cheddar cheese onion salt pepper sour cream to add at the end. Brown and drain sausage. Place in a big roasting pan. Add potatoes, and carrots. Melt butter and combine with soups, onion salt, and pepper. Pour over potatoes. Mix and bake until carrots are soft. Add cheese and melt. Just before serving, add some sour cream on top. NOTE: Do not add regular onion, as it makes the whole dish watery. If preparing for a smaller group, cut the soup down but keep the same proportions.