6 potatoes
1 and 1/4 C of cream
1 packet of French Onion Soup mix

Slice potatoes into about 1/4 inch thick slices, place into a baking dish. Combine cream and soup mix, pour over potatoes and bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.


1 package of Yellow Cake Mix
1 package (stick) of Cream Cheese
1 stick of Butter
1 egg yolk
Chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:
- Soften Butter and Cream Cheese in microwave
- Mix together Butter, Cream Cheese, Cake Mix and Egg Yolk together.
(The batter will be thick)
- With a spoon add dollops of the mixture to a well greased baking pan.
- Heat oven to 350 and bake for 10 minutes (until tops begin to brown)
- When cookies are done, let cool and enjoy as is– OR melt chocolate and add a dollop to the middle… allow chocolate to ha.rden.

Directions

Make a red pepper coulis: drain roasted red peppers and add to food processor with 2 tsp. olive oil. Puree until smooth and no lumps remain.

Pour coulis into the center of an 8″ rimmed salad plate. (Hint: a plain white plate works best)

Position Alouette Elégante in the center of the coulis.

Sprinkle paprika and chopped chives or parsley around the rim of the plate.

Serve with your favorite crusty bread.

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What you need:

Baking Cups (White)
1 package (18.25 oz.) yellow cake mix
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 package (16 oz.) powdered sugar
Optional: Ground cinnamon garnish

Instructions:

PREHEAT oven to 350°F.

PLACE Baking Cups in muffin pans; set aside.

COMBINE cake mix, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, water, oil, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.  Spoon batter into baking cups.

BAKE 20 to 23 minutes.  Cool.

MIX cream cheese, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

ADD powdered sugar gradually until well blended.

PIPE or frost cupcakes.

TOP with ground cinnamon, if desired.

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We are looking for a way to make things cheaper this year and sandwiches are a big part of our warm weather eating. I am always looking for a new and simple sandwich and I decided to list the most common ones we eat. I am sure they are nothing special but maybe someone out there didn’t think about it Hope you will try them!

1. Peanut Butter and Jelly Wrap Roll-Ups – My boys love these! I buy some the large wraps for my 7 year old and small flour   my 2 year old. We slather on the Peanut Butter and Jelly. My youngest likes him with a little cream cheese also. This is a great way to cut down carbs and a super fun way to serve PB&J.

2. Deluxe Grilled Cheese – Who says Grilled Cheese has to be boring and plain? We spice ours up a few different ways. Adding a few different kinds of cheese makes a totally new taste! I also love to add meats like honey Ham. Don’t forget to add a small amount of Mayo or Mustard! Butter one side of your bread, place it face down on a hot frying pan, add whatever contents you wish, top with another piece of buttered bread, butter side up, flip when browned to your liking.

3. Egg Salad – These are my absolute favorite sandwiches. I could eat it for dinner every day and never get tired of them. Just hard boil some eggs, mash them in a bowl, add mayo to your liking, salt, pepper and chill. Simple!

4. Turkey Apple Melt – Peel and Slice up 2 large Apples. Add 4 tbsp to the apple, mix it up and then toss in 4tbsp of Sugar and 4tbsp of cinnamon. Set aside.  Take 2 slices of Cinnamon Raisin Bread and butter each on one side. Place a slice face down on a hot frying pan. Add your ingredients in this order…. A Slice of Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Turkey, a few apple slices, turkey then another slice of cheese. Put the second slice of bread on, butter side up and fry it up until the cheese melts… YUM!

5. Chicken Salad Wraps – You can use either canned or fresh chicken for this! In a small bowl combine 2- 10oz cans of chicken, 1/4 cup of chopped onion, 1/4 cup of mayo, 4 tbsp of Salsa, salt and pepper to taste. Mix together. Line each tortilla with a few lettuce leaves, put in some of the chicken mixture on top and roll it up!  Hubby loves these for dinner on a warm night.

6. Baked Pizza Sandwich – This hearty sandwich is something the kids will love! Brown some ground  beef in salt, pepper and some oregano and drain the grease off. Take some plain ole refrigerated Biscuit and press down in the center gently to make a small “bowl” look. Layer 4 slices of the Mozzarella cheese, then some meat, and a tsp of your favorite spaghetti sauce on top. Top with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake according to Biscuit directions.  Cool for 5 minutes before eating!

Prep: 15 min.
Bake: 15 min. per batch
Freeze: 1 hr.
Yield: 8 large sandwiches
Cost per serving: 85 cents

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup chocolate chips
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 pint mint chocolate chip ice cream

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
4. In large bowl, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter in microwave 30-45 seconds on high. Stir. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
5. Combine chocolate mixture, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla in large bowl and beat until mixture is well combined.
6. Gradually stir flour mixture into chocolate mixture. Add chocolate chips.
7. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
8. Roll dough into 24 1-inch balls, then roll each in sugar. Transfer dough balls to baking sheets and bake until cookies are puffed and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
9. Transfer cookies to wire rack and let cool completely. Repeat with any remaining dough.
10. Arrange  cookies bottom side up and top each with a small scoop of ice cream. Top with a second cookies, bottom side down, pressing together slightly.
11. Wrap each in plastic and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
12. ENJOY!

PER SERVING (1 SANDWICH): 373 Cal., 19g Fat (11g Sat.), 54mg Chol., 2g Fiber, 5g Pro., 52g Carb., 153mg Sod.