Peanut Butter Balls

Peanut Butter Balls

1 c peanut butter - smooth or crunchy
1 c powdered sugar
1/2 c powdered milk
1 c mini or regular chocolate chips
2-3 Tbsp water
crushed graham crackers

Mix first 4 ingredients, adding water one tablespoon at a time until everything is well combined and holds together well. Roll into balls and roll into graham cracker crumbs. Refrigerate until ready to serve. This is a great kid-friendly recipe.

Carmel Corn (Michele)

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup light Karo syrup
1 stick butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3 bags microwave popcorn (Air popped is fine, don't know exact amount)

DIRECTIONS
Pop popcorn. Strain with fingers to remove all kernels. In 3 quart sauce pan on medium high heat mix sugar and syrup until sugar is dissolved stirring occasionally. Add butter and milk, bring to a rolling boil for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, pour on popcorn. I use 2 bowls. If you have a really big bowl use that. Continue stirring in the bowl until evenly coated.

Tollhouse Pie

1 9" unbaked pie shell
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
(1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional)

Beat eggs until foamy. Beat in sugars until well-blended. Add butter and blend. Stir in chips and nuts. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz package elbow macaroni

8 oz shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

12 oz small curd cottage cheese

8 oz sour cream

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup milk

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.

2. In 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together ingredients.

3. Bake 30-35 minutes.

One Hour Rolls

INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbsp yeast
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup melted butter
4 1/2 cup flour, sifted
2 eggs

DIRECTIONS:
Combine yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add warm water and stir until dissolved. Add flour, butter and eggs. Let rise until double (about one hour) Form into rolls (I prefer cloverleaf) and place in a greased pan. Let rise 5 minutes more. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 425 degrees.

Chili (Erin Harding)

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs ground beef, browned
1 29 oz can kidney beans w/ liquid
1 cup diced onion (1 med onion)
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tsp cumin powder
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups water
1 29 oz can tomato sauce
1 29 oz can pinto beans with liquid
1/2 can diced green chili's
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS:
Add everything in a big pot and simmer. Could be eaten right away, but will be even better the next day.

Barbecue Meatballs (Erin Harding)

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb hamburger
1 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup egg substitute or 2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp dried onion
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:
Combine all ingredients and make meatballs the size of ping-pong balls. Place in casserole dish and pour sauce over top. Bake covered at 375 for 40 minutes. Serve over rice.

SAUCE INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp prepared mustard
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup barbecue sauce