Hershey's Kisses Peanut Butter Blossoms

48 Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolates
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 TBL milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1- 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Granulated sugar

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Remove wrappers from chocolate kisses.
2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl. Add 1/3 cup granulated and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into mixture.
3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a KISSES chocolate into center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

I had to put this recipe on, because it's just awesome. I may be a bit biased living in Central PA, but I think Hershey's chocolate is just the best! These cookies are easy to make and they freeze really well...nice for making early Christmas cookies.

Holly Jolly Dip

1 whole roasted red pepper (from a jar)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 small garlic clove
2 TBL olive oil

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse for 10 seconds, scrape down the sides, then repeat until combined, about 1 minute. Makes 3/4 cup.

This is such a dish full of flavor and it only takes a few minutes to make. During the holiday season, we are often racing from this party to the next. This is a quick and yummy dish that your guests will love. Serve it with veggies, tortilla chips, pita chips or crostini. Enjoy!

French's Crispy Onion Chicken

2 c. French's crispy onions
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 egg, beaten

Crush the crispy onions in a gallon plastic bag. Dip chicken in egg. Coat in crushed onion crumbs. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

OK...I forgot to take a picture of this recipe, but trust me...this is a keeper. This recipe is simple...3 things...love it! Plus...my husband and kiddos loved this. This is a great twist on what to do with chicken. You can also use this for fish or pork chops. I love these onions on green bean casserole and I am happy to have more reasons to use these tasty onions! Also...they have a website...www.frenchsfoods.com for more recipes. Please enjoy this simple, quick and delicious meal.

Old Fashioned Bread Pudding

6 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Cinnamon, sprinkle over top
3 slices bread, broken into pieces (better with day old bread)
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. milk, scalded

Combine eggs, salt and sugar. Add scalded milk and vanilla slowly. Line baking pan with bread, pour in filling over bread and sprinkle with cinnamon. Put in pan of water to bake. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce to 325 degrees and bake 30 to 40 minutes, until knife inserted comes out clean.

So here's the thing...what's better and more comforting than warm bread pudding. This recipe is great to use with those day old pieces of bread that you're ready to feed the ducks! haha :) One bite and all your troubles will be mended.*

*The above statement has not been tested and evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This recipe is not intended to treat and heal any know or unknown illnesses. Please seek medical or professional advice, if you are having any of the above problems. This recipe is only to be used by a person who enjoys the finer things in life! :>

Grandma Yount's Famous Peach Cobbler

8 large peaches, sliced very thin
6 slices white bread, slice into "finger" strips

Melt together:
1 stick butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 TBSP. flour

Mix well.

Butter 9"x13" pan, spread peaches in layers in pan. Place bread on top of peaches and pour melted mixture over the entire dish.

Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Enjoy!

This recipe is a must make! My grandma Yount has made this recipe "famous" in the Yount family. She never has leftovers and usually people are racing to the table to get a dish. The white bread makes a wonderful top crust. You can substitute apples, strawberries, blueberries, pears, etc.. for the peaches. Serve this warm with vanilla ice cream of cool whip. This is one recipe that will not disappoint. :)

12 Hour Salad

1 medium head of lettuce
1 large green pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 10-oz pkg. frozen peas
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayo
2 TBSP sugar
1 8-oz. pkg. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 LB. bacon, fried and crumbled bacon

In a 9"x13' dish, cut up head of lettuce and spread on bottom of dish. Spread on evenly the diced pepper, onion and celery. Spread on frozen peas. In separate bowl, mix sour cream and mayo. Spread evenly over lettuce mixture. Sprinkle sugar evenly over the sour cream and mayo. Add the cheese and top with bacon crumbs. Cover and refrigerate 12 hours.

This recipe is a family favorite. My grandma Yount has made it...as long as I can remember. Jeremy loves this salad! It's a great recipe to make the night before and event. You won't have leftovers! :)

Aunt Carol's Lasagna

Boil water and add 6 lasagna noodles. Boil about 20 minutes or until done.
1 large pkg. cream cheese
1 c cottage cheese
1/4 c onions, chopped
1/3 c green pepper, chopped
1/4 c sour cream
Mix: 1 lb ground beef, cooked, 1 can tomato sauce, 1 can tomato paste, salt, pepper and oregano
Brown ground beef-add sauce, paste and seasonings and simmer.

Put in 9x13 casserole pan in layers:
1. Meat sauce 2. cheese mixture 3. noodles 4. meat sauce 5. cheese mixture 6. noodles 7. meat sauce
Top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake 1 hour at 375 degrees.

I love lasagna and have had it so many different ways. I wanted to showcase my aunt Carol Brown's recipe, because she has always been a gourmet cook. I remember as a young child all the different recipes she would make and how amazed I was watching her. She would teach me how to decorate cakes and make those beautiful little roses to go on top of the cake. I remember being in love with her curried beef...with the little flame glowing underneath the silver carrif dish holding the curry. So many memories...crab dip, white salad, cherry soup, tetrozzine, soups, cakes, etc.. you name it...she could cook it and make it look like a million bucks. My brother and I use to always say...."Lifestyles of the rich and famous"....talking about her cooking and table settings! Oh....and don't forget the ever famous Carbonado....a Fall stew served inside a pumpkin. I will be making that soon and posting the recipe, because it is simply beautiful. Well...I think you should all have a glimpse of what my aunt Carol's cooking was and is like. Enjoy!

1, 2, 3...Quick As Can Be

1 Angel Food Cake or Butter Pound Cake
1 can pie filling, cherry, blueberry, lemon, strawberry...your choice
1 container Cool Whip

1. Cut cake into cubes
2. Layer cake, pie filling, cool whip, cake, pie filling and cool whip
3. Chill and you're done

Your phone rings and you're invited to a last minute get together. Aaahhh...what are you going to make. This dessert is as simple as it gets and very good. It takes under 5 minutes and you're ready to walk out the door. Enjoy!

Sun Tea

1 gallon cold water
6 tea bags
Mint leaves, optional

Combine the water and tea bags in a gallon clear glass or plastic container. Cover, and place in the sun for 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on the strength of tea that you like).

If desired, add sugar or flavorings, then chill.
Garnish with a fresh slice of lemon or lime.

Cost per serving (1 cup): 1 cent

I just love iced tea...probably my favorite drink ever! When I was growing up, I always looked forward to having iced tea at both of my grandma's homes. The teas were very different, but yummy! My grandma Yount made the best good old-fashioned sweet tea (yes with the real sugar)! She would brew it on the stove, then add sugar, then let it sit a bit and add the water and ice. My grandma Hooker would make unsweetened iced tea, but then have freshly sliced limes and the "pink" packets of sweetener on her table. I still prefer lime to lemon in my iced tea...probably from the memories of that Florida iced tea.

Instant Oatmeal Packets

3 c quick cooking oats
salt
snack sized zip bags

Put 1 c oats in blender and blend until powdery.

Put in bag:
1/4 c oats
2 TBL powdered oats
1/8 tsp salt, optional

To make...add 1/2 c water and microwave 1 1/2 minutes.

Apple Cinnamon-Add 1 TBL sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 2 TBL chopped dried apples
Sweetened oatmeal-Add 1 TBL sugar or Splenda
Brown Sugar Cinnamon-Add 1 TBL brown sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon
S'more-Add 6 mini marshmallows, 1 TBL milk chocolate chips
Oreo-1 crushed oreo, 1 TBL non-dairy creamer
Fruit & Cream-Add 1 TBL non-dairy creamer, 2 TBL chopped dried fruit

I got this recipe from a friend. I thought this is a healthy and $ smart way to make oatmeal, instead of buying instant oatmeal packets at the store. I love making things homemade whenever I can. It's nice to save money and feel good about what my family is and isn't eating...like additives and chemicals you can't pronounce. :)