Amber's Rocky Road Fudge

• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• half bag mini marshmallows
• nuts; optional (i use almonds)

1. in sauce pan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with condensed milk.
2. remove from heat and add vanilla and marshmallows and nuts (optional)
   
3. stir just until blended.
4. spread evenly on waxed paper lined 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pan.
   
5. chill 2 hours or until firm.
6. turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares
7. store in fridge; covered

Notes:
you can also put liquid fudge onto a wax lined cookie sheet if you want thinner pieces of fudge.
makes about 2 1/2 pounds.

Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 4 ounces swiss cheese
• 4 ounces ham; cubed
• 1/2 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup milk

1. mix eggs and milk
2. dip chicken chunks in egg/milk mixture, then breadcrumbs; coat well
3. brown in oil until golden brown
4. place chicken chunks in baking dish, add ham and cheese.
5. mix soup with milk; mix well and pour all over meat and cheese mixture.
6. bake at 350degrees for 30min or until tender and bubbly.

makes 4 servings

Henninger Holiday Wassel

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 quarts water
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 12 cloves; whole
• 12 allspice; whole
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger; powdered

1. add to stockpot and boil for 10min

then add:

• 2 quarts apple cider
• 4 cups orange juice
• 2 cups lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice

2. strain spices out and heat to taste.

Au Gratin Potatoes

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 potatoes; peeled and thin sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• breadcrumbs
  

1. preheat oven to 425degrees
2. melt butter in dish in oven; remove dish from oven
3. mix potaotes and salt in a bowl and toss together.
4. arrange potatoes in even layer in buttered dish.
5. sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs.
   
6. cover with foil and bake 20min.
7. uncover and bake 15more minutes or more until tender.
   

Beef Stir-Fry

• 1 pound round steak
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 1/2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup oil
• 1 1/4 cup carrots; sliced
• 1/3 large onion; sliced
• 1 1/2 cup broccoli; sliced

1. cut beef into thin strips
2. mix soy sauce, garlic powder and water in bowl; add beef.
3. allow beef to remain in marinade for at least 4hrs
4. after letting sit, drain liquid and save
5. heat oil in large skillet; stir fry beef until brown
6. add veggies; stir fry 4-5min
7. add enough water to make marinade mixture equal 1 cup of liquid; add to stir fry mix in skillet
8. cover and let steam for 5-10min until crisp and tender.
   
9. serve over rice.
   

Kellie's Taco Salad

• 6 cups chopped lettuce
• 1 cup drained kidney beans
• 1/2 cup cheese
• 1/2 cup french dressing
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4oz tortilla chips
• taco seasoning(optional)
  

1. brown ground beef and add taco seasoning (if desired) as per directions.
2. In big bowl, add lettuce, kidney beans, beef, dressing, and cheese and mix together.
3. when ready to serve, lightly crush up chips and toss in.
   

1 Potato, 2 Potato, 3 Potato Soup

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed, and cooked
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• dash of pepper
• 1 cup milk or light cream

1. In medium sauce pan melt butter.
   
2. Stir in flour and seasonings.
   
3. Add milk all at once. cook and stir till slightly thickened and bubbly.
   
4. stir in potatoes and broth.
   
5. cook and stir till heated through.
   
6. stir in more milk if needed to desired consistancy. season to taste.

makes 3-4 servings