Oreo Cookies from Sisters Stuff

I printed this recipe a long time ago and just finally got around to trying them.

They turned out great and were a great treat!

Oreo Cookies

• 2 pkg devils food cake mix (I just used whatever chocolate cake mixes I had)
• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 4 eggs

Mix together and roll into balls (I used a tsp to measure small balls). Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes. Don't over cook!!!

Cool and frost between 2 cookies to make Oreo sandwiches!

Frosting

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese (brought to room temp)
• 1/2 cup butter (brought to room temp)
• 1 tsp vanilla

Mix thoroughly and spread between cookies!

Roasted Red Potatoes

I found this recipe on sisterscafe. I am always looking for new easy ways to do potatoes with a meal. I found this recipe to be super easy and very very good! The prep is easy and then they just bake in the oven!

They have great flavor and my whole family loved them!

Roasted Red Potatoes

(www.sisterscafe.blogspot.com)

• 4 red potatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp parmesan cheese
• Various seasonings (salt, garlic powder - I used fresh garlic -, onion powder, parsley)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice potatoes into wedges and place in bowl. Toss in olive oil until coated and then add all remaining ingredients and toss until evenly coated. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until desired degress of crispness. Turn potatoes over about halfway through baking!

Congo Bars

Another yummy treat we made this Labor Day weekend!

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Congo Bars

• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup softened butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 12 oz pkg chocolate chips, or whatever combo you feel like! (we used white chocolate, peanut butter, chocolate and toffee chips!)
• 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) - we added these and the kids didn't even know they were there!

YOU MUST MIX BY HAND!!!

Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl (we didn't sift). Set aside.

Stir brown sugar into softened (not melted) butter into another large bowl until butter disappears. You can use the back of the spoon to help incorporate the 2 together.

Add eggs one at a time to butter mixture and stir well after each egg.

Add vanilla, chocolate chips and nuts. Mix well.

Add dry flour mixture and stir well until combined.

Coat a 9 x 13 pan with spray and spread batter evenly into dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Make sure you don't overbake. Start checking at about 28 minutes and add time as needed!

Fresh Salsa

We had friends here for Labor Day Weekend and we were able to try a few new recipes!! I didn't get any pictures (too busy playing) but they were super yummy! Shellee and I ate this for lunch a couple days it was soo good!

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Fresh Salsa

• 2-3 tomatoes
• 1/2 onion
• 1 can chopped olives
• 1 can diced green chilies
• 1/2 bunch cilantro
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• juice from 1 lime
• salt and pepper to taste

Dice and chop the tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Combine all ingredients and enjoy with tortilla chips! Tastes really good after sitting in the refrigerator for a while to let everything combine!

Grillled tomato linguine

Another Martha Stewart tomato recipe. It was simple, quick and yummy. Just my style! Hope you like it to.

Serves 4o 6

• grilled tomatoes

• 1 pound linguine (I just used regular noodles)

• Salt
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Directions

1. While preparing grilled tomatoes, cook linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return to pot.
2. Add olive oil, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and grilled tomatoes. Divide among bowls, and serve immediately with more grated Parmesan, as desired

Tomato and Grilled Bread Salad

This is from Martha Stewart and is a take off of an Italian bread salad called panzanella. With the abundant of tomatoes lately I've been trying everything with tomatoes in it! My girls loved this and it was a great dinner salad on a hot night.

Serves 4

• 1/2 pound country bread, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 large beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 4 cups)
• 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 2 cups)
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat grill to medium. Brush bread slices on both sides with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill until lightly charred on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool slightly, then cut into large cubes.
2. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with tomatoes, cucumber, and basil. Drizzle with vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, and serve.

Cherry Chicken Salad

Cherry Chicken Salad

I got this recipe from my sisters kitchen. I loved that it was quick, simple and didn't require much planing ahead! Sorry no pictures, my camera is broken at them time. I added and substituted were I used italic.

• 3 poached, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks (I actually grilled mine)

• 1/2 c. dried cherries (I didn't have cherries so I used crasins)
  
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans, lightly toasted in a dry skillet
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/3 c. mayonnaise, regular or low fat or plain yogurt
  
• salt and pepper to taste
• I added a handful of sliced grapes and sliced celery
• lettuce leaves
  

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and gently mix together. Refrigerate before serving. Serve on lettuce leaves, garnish with a sprig of parsley and a few pecan halves. Fresh fruit and crescent rolls make a nice accompaniment. We actually eat all our chicken salad on croissants these days. I only had it in my refrigerator for about 45 minutes and it still tasted yummy!