Food Recipes

from Renee Note: It makes 2- 13x9 pans so you can cut the ingredients in half if you only want to make one pan. Or use half of everything else and just use the extra cake mix for cupcakes!!! 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 3 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix 4 cups cold milk 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained 2 cups heavy cream, whipped and sweetened 2 cups flaked coconut, toasted Directions : Mix cake batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until the cakes test done. Cool completely. In a large mixing bowl, combine pudding mixes and milk; beat for 2 minutes. Add the cream cheese and beat well. Stir in pineapple. Spread over the cooled cakes. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with coconut. Chill for at least 2 hours.

from the Lion House Cookbook 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup Karo Syrup 1 can sweetened condensed milk Dash of salt Nuts (optional) Combine ingredients in heavy pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Keep at rolling boil and cook until it reaches soft ball stage. Pour into buttered pan. Cool then cut into squares and wrap each piece in waxed paper. We like to make the waxed paper pieces big enough to twist the sides so they look nice. Makes about 75 pieces of candy. Note: For extra fun, divide the caramel and add nuts. Once cooled, chill in fridge and then roll in melting chocolate. Great for Christmas or Valentine's treats for the neighbors.

I made caramel popcorn today and decided to take a bit of the caramel and make a treat for myself. And I came up with something yummy and fun. I listed the caramel I used but I think the caramel from the Lion House Recipe would be even better..... Caramel : Use this recipe below or for another option, click here . 1 cube butter 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup Karo Syrup 1 can sweetened condensed milk Filling : Nuts or anything else you think would taste good with caramel and chocolate! Coating : melting chocolate In a saucepan, over medium heat, cook all ingredients, stirring constantly, until it reaches softball stage. Remove from heat. You can either use half of it for caramel corn or you can make a really BIG batch of turtles. Have your desired nuts (or other filling) in a medium-sized bowl. I chose to use chopped almonds because that is what I had on hand. However you could use anything. Stir in amount of desired caramel to the consistency that you'd like. You don't want it overl...

from my own brain I love mexican food. Well, so called "american mexican" food. I could eat it nearly everyday. So I'm always trying to mix up the ingredients and make it different. Here's what I came up with. And you can make it as health or as non-healthy as you want. It's all in the ingredients. Two small tortillas (or healthy wraps) for each pizza you are going to make **if you use wraps, and don't want a big pizza, just cut the wrap in half and use those two pieces for the top and the bottom Pam non-stick spray For the inside : Refried Beans, black or regular Hamburger, seasoned with desired Taco Seasoning Shredded Cheese Salsa, optional Olives, optional Diced Red or Green peppers, optional Sliced Jalapenos, optional Desired toppings : Olives Lettuce Freshly Diced Tomatoes Sour cream Diced avocadoes or fresh guacamole Sliced green, red, yellow, or orange peppers Sliced Jalapenos Directions : Spray one side of tortilla with Pam. Place on a plate (Pam side ...

from my own brain... with some help from a fast food place I ate at once These are great for on the go, for kids, or just for convenience. Tortilla Egg Cheese Choice of breakfast meat Cook egg like you would an omelet. I added a tiny bit of salt and some water to help make it fluffy. I warmed the tortilla up in the microwave for a about 10 seconds to make it more pliable for wrapping. Place cooked egg on tortilla, toward the top so you can fold the bottom up when you wrap it. Place cheese slice on top immediately after so it can melt. I ended up using two slices because I LOVE cheese! Place choice of meat on top. Make sure it is also warm. I was feeling particularly naughty so I used 3 pieces of bacon. Normally I would use one and break it in half. I think sausage links would also taste great. Or thinly sliced ham. Wrap it all up. I drizzled a little bit of syrup over the top for some sweetness, but that could certainly be left out for less calories. Variation: For a spicy breakfast ...

2-3 frozen chicken breasts (depends on how many people you are feeding) 1+ Cups BBQ Sauce (We use Sweet Baby Rays, and also love Famous Dave's Rich and Sassy) Buns, or hoagie rolls I squirt a bit of BBQ sauce in my crockpot, then add the frozen chicken breasts. Then add the rest of the BBQ sauce on top. Cook on high for 2 1/2- 3 hours. I flip them once or twice, but isn't really necessary. Then I get two forks and tear the chicken apart, shredding it. We like our buns toasted, so separate them and put them on a cookie sheet with the insides pointing up. I put a bit of butter, on them and broil them for about 2 min (maybe less depending on your oven... may need to keep a close eye on them.) Then add the BBQ chicken, and you have a tasty chicken sandwich. This one is a staple in our house... great to get ready before church, and nice to come home to!

This makes about 4 cups. Put these ingredients in your blender in this order 1 Cup water or Orange Juice (You may need to add more) 1 C milk 2 8 oz yogurts for your choice (I love strawberry, blueberry, peach, and blackberry) about 2 handfuls for frozen fruit. I use mixed berries and Strawberries the most often about 1 tsp Splenda Optional: tsp of vanilla, ice Mix it, and you have a yummy smoothie. Of course you will probably end up adjusting it to the consistency you like.