Banana Nut Brownies recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
confectioners' sugar

Directions
In a bowl, combine butte, sugar and cocoa. Stir in eggs, milk and vanilla. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in bananas and nuts.
Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until brownies test done. Cool on a wire rack. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Blenty of Blintzes recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons white sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese, creamed
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, butter and sugar. Stir in eggs and milk. In a separate medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, butter, egg, sour cream and salt.
Place 1/2 the flour mixture in the baking dish. Cover with the cottage cheese mixture, and top with remaining flour mixture.
Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly, and cut into squares to serve.

Banana-Chocolate Chip Cake recipe.

Ingredients
4 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/3 cups mashed fully ripe bananas
1/2 cup KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 1/2 cups flour
1 (3.4 ounce) package JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Chop 3 chocolate squares. Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each until well blended. Add bananas and sour cream; mix well. Mix flour, dry pudding mix, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture; beat until well blended. Stir in chopped chocolate; pour into 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert cake onto wire rack; gently remove pan. Cool cake completely. Transfer to plate.
Microwave remaining chocolate square in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 minute or until melted when stirred. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add powdered sugar; stir until mixture is well blended. Stir in milk. Drizzle over cake. Store in refrigerator.

Bacon Bean Sandwiches recipe.

Ingredients
5 slices bread, lightly toasted
1 (16 ounce) can pork and beans
10 bacon strips, cooked and drained
4 slices onion, separated into rings
5 slices processed American cheese

Directions
Place toast on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread each slice with 3 tablespoons beans. Top each with two bacon strips, a few onion rings and a cheese slice. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Bats and Cobwebs recipe.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Boil pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a large skillet until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain fat. Stir in pasta sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
Stir cooked pasta and half of the mozzarella cheese into the sauce; toss to combine. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

Blueberry Meringue Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 (9 inch) pie shell, partially baked
4 cups blueberries
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 egg whites
1/4 cup white sugar

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch. Add blueberries and lemon juice, and stir gently to coat berries. Pour into the pie crust.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. When the pie is done, whip the egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in sugar while continuing to whip into a stiff meringue. Spread over the hot filling so that the meringue is sealed to the crust all around.
Bake for 10 more minutes, or until meringue is nicely browned. Cool to room temperature before refrigerating or serving.

Beef and Potato Nacho Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion, divided
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (24 ounce) package frozen O'Brien potatoes, thawed
1 (10.75 ounce) can nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Paprika

Directions
Brown ground beef and 1/2 cup onion in skillet; drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, water and tomato sauce. Bring to boil and simmer 1 minute. Spread meat mixture into a greased 9-in. x 13-in. baking pan. Top with green chilies, beans and potatoes. In mixing bowl, combine soup, milk, 1/4 cup onions, green pepper, sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Apple-Cinnamon Farfel Kugel recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup hot water
1 cup matzo farfel
1/2 cup white sugar
2 large apples - peeled, cored and shredded
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the water and farfel. Add the sugar, apple, and cinnamon. Fold in the egg whites. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and dust the top with more cinnamon.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Banana Loaf Cake I recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 very ripe bananas

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 5x9 inch loaf pan
Mash bananas and add flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and egg. Mix well. Pour into loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.

Baked Rice and Vegetables in Broth recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon uncooked wild rice
1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth

Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish combine white rice, wild rice, brown rice, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, onion, salt, onion flakes, paprika, black pepper and broth. Mix well; cover.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through; stir once during baking.

Bruti Ma Buoni recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup egg whites
1 3/4 cups white sugar
5 1/3 cups chopped blanched almonds
2 cups hazelnuts, skinned and chopped

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Let egg whites stand until at room temperature. Beat the whites until lightly foamy. Add the sugar gradually as you beat. Beat until soft peaks are formed. Fold in the nuts.
Transfer this all to a large saucepot. Cook over low heat, stirring all the time, until it thickens and turns a little brown, about 10 minutes.
Spoon the cookies onto greased baking sheets by the teaspoonful, about 1 to 1-1/2 inches apart. Bake about 22 minutes, or until dry. Remove and place on a wire rack to cool.

Bread Pretzels recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups bread flour
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons kosher salt

Directions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine yeast mixture, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour; beat well. Beat in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a stiff dough is formed. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in volume.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 pieces. Roll pieces out into long sticks and form into pretzel shape. Place pretzels on prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Best Macaroni Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 cup diced ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, mayonnaise and mix well. Stir in cucumber, onion, ham and cheese. Mix well. Drizzle oil and vinegar over top and toss. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Bean N Corn Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, mustard and salt; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over bean mixture and gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Authentic Potato Pancakes recipe.

Ingredients
10 russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1 onion, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil for frying, as needed

Directions
Mix potatoes, carrot, onion, garlic, parsley, and dill in a large bowl. Stir in lemon juice, 1/4 cup of olive oil, flour, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Knead just until mixture holds together.
Heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of potato mixture in hot oil. Cook approximately 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Serve hot.

Belgian Endive au Gratin recipe.

Ingredients
8 heads Belgian endive, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese, divided
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or amount to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 slices deli-style ham
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Lightly grease a baking dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the endives into the water. Cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Place the butter into a saucepan, and melt over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and golden brown. Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture, whisking constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well blended. Cook gently over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Preheat an oven broiler to low.
Drain the endives. Wrap each endive with a slice of ham, and place into the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the endives. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese and parsley.
Cook the endives under preheated broiler until cheese is golden brown and sauce bubbles, about 10 minutes.

Brine for Smoked Salmon recipe.

Ingredients
1 gallon water
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
lemon pepper to taste
1 (3 ounce) package dry crab and shrimp seasoning mix
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, crushed or to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional)
4 lemons, sliced and crushed
2 oranges, sliced and crushed
1 lime, sliced and crushed
1 large yellow onion, sliced

Directions
Pour the water into a large bowl or small bucket. If you must use a pot, use one that does not contain aluminum. Stir in the kosher salt, white sugar, brown sugar, lemon pepper, parsley and seasoning mix. Add the garlic, hot pepper sauce, lemons, oranges, lime and onion. Soak your salmon in this brine for 12 to 36 hours. Smoke using your desired method.

Alfredo Potatoes recipe.

Ingredients
2 large baking potatoes
1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions
Pierce potatoes several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 6 minutes or until tender. Allow potatoes to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, pepper and thyme. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell.
Mash the pulp and add to the sauce mixture; mix well. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Banana Cream Pie III recipe.

Ingredients
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
2 1/2 cups cold milk
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions
Slice 2 of the bananas and arrange in bottom of baked and cooled pastry shell.
Pour cold milk into a medium bowl. Add pudding mix and whisk until thoroughly combined. Fold in 1/2 cup of the whipped topping. Pour into pastry shell.
Chill at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and slices of the remaining banana.

Apple Pie Shot recipe.

Ingredients
1 fluid ounce vodka
1 fluid ounce apple cider
1 tablespoon whipped cream
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Directions
In a 2 ounce shot glass, combine vodka and apple cider. top with a dollop of whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.

Artichoke Soup recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
3 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and cut into fourths
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1 dash paprika
1 cup whipping cream

Directions
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms. Cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add flour; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken broth, artichoke hearts, bay leaf, salt, pepper, thyme leaves, oregano leaves, sage, and paprika. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Beat whipping cream in a bowl on medium-high speed until frothy; fold into soup and continue to cook until soup is heated through (do not boil).
Remove and discard the bay leaf, then pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.

Baker's Secret Pie Crust recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup cake flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
3 cubes ice
1/2 cup cold water

Directions
Measure butter & shortening onto a plate, put into freezer for about 20 minutes.
Measure cake flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse for a few seconds to mix.
Take 1/2 of the cold butter and 1/2 of the cold shortening, put into processor with dry ingredients and pulse off and on for about 1 minute. Scrape down twice while doing this.
Take remainder of the cold butter & cold shortening and cut in very briefly with the processor, leaving visible pea-sized chunks. Do not over process at this stage!
In a measuring cup, mix egg yolk and vinegar together, add ice cubes and water. Let this get chilled, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove mixed flours and shortening from processor, put into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle approximately 4 to 5 tablespoons of this egg, water, vinegar mixture, a little at a time, mixing gently with a fork. The key to this is, you do not want a wet dough, and you do not want to overmix.
Place this dough into plastic wrap or plastic bag, chill in refrigerator for a few minutes. (May also be frozen for a few weeks at this stage for future use).
Remove from refrigerator and roll out. This makes absolutely the BEST pie crusts. I have won County Fair competitions with this pie crust. Double for making a 2-crust pie.

Amazing Greek Pasta recipe.

Ingredients
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can organic Italian diced tomatoes
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
15 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
crushed red pepper to taste (optional)
crumbled Feta or grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions
In a skillet, cook onion in olive oil over medium high heat until tender and translucent. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, capers, olives, vinegar, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using).
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, time permitting. Serve over pasta, fish, or chicken, and top with crumbled feta or grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Barbeque Chicken Pasagna recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
1 red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
1 (8 ounce) package phyllo dough
1 stick unsalted butter
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir the onion, green bell pepper, garlic, and barbecue sauce into the skillet. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
Remove phyllo dough from package and unfold onto a baking sheet. Cover with a damp kitchen towel to prevent the dough from drying out. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Use a pastry brush to grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with the butter. Place 4 sheets of phyllo dough in bottom of the prepared pan; brush top of phyllo with butter. Spread a thin layer of chicken mixture on the top of the phyllo; sprinkle layer with cheese. Place 2 sheets of phyllo dough on top of the cheese; brush with butter. Continue layering chicken mixture, cheese, and buttered phyllo until chicken mixture is gone. Top final layer of chicken with cheese and 2 sheets of phyllo dough, brush top with butter, and sprinkle with remaining cheese and Italian seasoning.
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 to 35 minutes.

Avocado and Edamame Dip recipe.

Ingredients
6 ounces shelled edamame (green soybeans)
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 cup tightly packed cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha�)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Place the edamame, onion, cilantro, and olive oil into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the avocado, lemon juice, and chile-garlic sauce; season to taste with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Butter Baked Carrots recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds carrots, cut into 3-inch julienne strips
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions
Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute celery and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Drain carrots; place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with the white sauce. Melt the remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.

Beef Chimichangas recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup margarine
6 (7 inch) corn tortillas

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Brown the ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and oregano in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Stir in sour cream, chilies, and vinegar until well mixed. Remove from heat, and mix in the Cheddar cheese.
Melt margarine in a small skillet over low heat. When melted, dip each tortilla into the margarine for about 30 seconds, or until soft. Place the softened tortilla onto a baking sheet, and fill with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Fold the right and left sides of the tortilla over the filling, then the top and bottom, making an envelope that completely encloses the filling. Flip the tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Bake in the preheated oven until the tortilla is crisp, about 15 minutes.

Beefy Taco Dip recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup Pace� Chunky Salsa
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Assorted Toppings (see Note)
Sour cream (optional)
Tortilla chips

Directions
Cook the beef and chili powder in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often. Pour off any fat. Stir the salsa, cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in the skillet. Cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the assorted toppings and top with the sour cream, if desired.
Serve with the tortilla chips.

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Ginger and Honey recipe.

Ingredients
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a large bowl, toss together the sweet potatoes, honey, ginger, walnut oil, cardamom, and pepper. Transfer to a large cast iron frying pan.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir the potatoes to expose the pieces from the bottom of the pan. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized on the outside.

Bou's Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
1 (3 pound) whole chicken

Directions
In a medium pot with a lid, blend together mustard, sugar, soy sauce, white vinegar, ketchup and water in the order listed. Bring the sauce to a boil.
Add the chicken pieces, and turn down the heat. Place the lid slightly ajar on the pot. Simmer for approximately 45 minutes, or till the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.

Black Bean Nacho Bake recipe.

Ingredients
1 (7 ounce) package shell or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
In a bowl, combine macaroni and beans. Combine soup and milk; stir into macaroni mixture. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with tortilla chips and cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Beverage Cubes recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups brewed black tea, cold

Directions
Pour the cold tea into an ice cube tray and freeze. Pop out a few whenever you're ready for a tall cool drink.