Some of my Favorite Recipes!

Biscuit Casserole
Ingredients:
2-3 lbs of ground beef
1 big can of baked beans
1/2 bottle of sweet BBQ sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 bag of shredded cheese
1 can of jumbo buttermilk biscuits

Instructions:
Brown your burger, drain really well.
Get a large casserole pan or baking dish and dump the burger in in along with the baked beans, BBQ sauce, brown sugar and 3/4 of the bag of the cheese. Hold the rest for later. Mix together.

Place biscuits across the top,  Cover your pan with the lid or foil.

Depending on what baking instructions are for the biscuits, reduce the temp by 50 degrees and cook for 30 minutes longer.  But keep checking to make sure your biscuits cook thoroughly and don't burn on top.

Once done cooking, pull pan out of the oven and sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the biscuits.  Let sit for 5-8 minutes so everything thickens up.  Otherwise it will be a gloppy mess.

Oh so rich and yummy

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Ham and Vegetable Chowder

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups peeled, cubed potatoes
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup sliced green onion
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 1/2 cups cubed ham
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed

In large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, basil, salt, black pepper, and broth. Cook and stir until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in potatoes, carrots, and green onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until potato is crisp-tender. Stir in cream, ham, and corn. Heat thoroughly.

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SUGAR COOKIES

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Additional sugar to press cookies flat before baking

Using electric mixer, beat butter, oil, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in large bowl until well blended. Mix in egg and vanilla.

Sift flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt over and mix in. Cover mixture and chill until firm, about 30 minutes or up to 1 day.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter (or spray) cookie sheet.

Roll 1 tablespoon dough into ball. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing balls evenly on sheets.

Dip flat-bottomed glass into water to moisten, then dip into sugar and press dough to 1/4-inch-thick round. Repeat with remaining dough balls, dipping bottom of glass into sugar before pressing each. (NOTE: If you use a glass with a pretty bottom, you'll get a pretty cookie!)

Bake cookies until light brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks and cool completely.

Makes About 36

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Chicken/Cheese/Rice Bake

1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can water
1 cup uncooked regular white rice
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
A few boneless chicken breasts or cut up to cubes
1 bag shredded cheese

Heat the oven to 375°F. Stir the soup, water, rice, onion powder, black pepper and vegetables in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the chicken. Cover the baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. Top with the cheese. Let the casserole stand for 10-15 minutes to set. Stir the rice before serving.

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Pork Cop Bake

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 pork chops
1 can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
Season salt and pepper to taste
1 package frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
1 bag shredded cheese
1 can French-fried onions, divided

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Coat chops with season salt. Add pork chops and saute until browned. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl mix together soup, milk, sour cream and season salt and pepper to taste. Stir in potatoes, cheese and onions. Make sure to save some cheese and onions for later. Mix together and spread mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange pork chops over potato mixture.Bake for 30 minutes or until chops are thoroughly cooked. Sprinkle cheese and onions on top when almost done.


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Drunken Gummy Bears
Prep Time = 5-7 days

Ingredients:
Gummy Bears - any color or flavor you wish
Liquor - any brand, type or proof that is complimentary with fruity flavors
Fruit Juice - any flavor you wish

Instructions:

Figure out how many Gummy Bears you wanna make. Place in a large bowl with a sealed lid. (Container from GFS is perfect for a party size and you can leave in the container!)

Get you a bottle of your favorite liquor that goes well with fruit flavors. I recommend 100 proof vodka but you can use any proof, brand or type. Pour over Gummy Bears until they are completely covered. Seal lid tight and place in the back of your fridge to chill for no less than 3 days or when the liquor is completely soaked into the bears. Stir or shake container about twice a day so the bears don't stick together. This is an important step, so don't forget!

WARNING: The bears will expand! So make sure your container has plenty of grow room at the top. And make sure NO CHILDREN have access to these!

After all the liquor has been soaked into the bears, or 3.5 days have gone by, pour your fruit juice over your bears to completely cover them. Continue to soak in the sealed container for 3-5 more days in the fridge. You can sample them to see if the center of the bears are completely soft. If they are chewy or hard in the center, they still need to soak.

When they are ready, drain any remaining juices from the bears. You can discard or serve as a shot. Place the bears in metal or glass bowl. In a larger bowl place ice cubes and place the smaller bowl inside to keep the bears chilled. Make sure you have little plastic cups on the side so your guests can easily scoop several to eat. About 6 bears should equal one shots worth.

These won't last very long before they start to grow bacteria, so keep them chilled or refrigerated for up to 3 additional days, after that, they aren't good and could make you sick. Cheers!