Jalepeno Jelly

1 cup fresh jalapenos, chopped (use gloves) leave in just a few seeds to make hotter
3 bell peppers, chopped (red and green)
6 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. white vinegar
1 6-oz container liquid pectin
Cook 1st 4 ingredients until reaches a boil. Stir in pectin. Boil, stirring for 2 minutes. (recipe said 5 minutes, but it was too long) Remove from heat. Can add few drops of red or green food coloring. Skim off any foam. Can and process in jars.

This stuff is YUM! It's really good if you spread it thick over a block of cream cheese, and eat it with crackers. Club or Wheat thins are the best crackers to use. It's almost like a cheese ball covered with jelly. If you like sweet and spicy you will LOVE IT!

Green Chile Verde Enchiladas

Saw this recipe on my sister's wedding photogs blog. Tried it, LOVED it. I even made it for a Latin family in my ward that I had to take dinner to, and got complimented! That's pretty good for it being a mexicanish dish! hehe

2 cups shredded chicken
2 green onions sliced
3 tablespoons cream cheese at room temperature
1 1/3 cup grated monterey jack cheese
2 cans 7 oz salsa verde
2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 white corn tortillas

1. preheat the oven to 350. in a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the meat, green onions, cream cheese, and 1 cup of jack cheese. set aside

2. in a blender or food processor, combine salsa verde, chiles, cilantro, and cream. blend until smooth.

3. heat the oil in a frying pan. (do not put ALL the oil in at once, do it in small amounts) place 1 tortilla at a time in the hot oil, and leave for 5 to 10 seconds or until softened. turn the tortilla over and soften the other side. drain over skillet and place on paper towel. repeat until all 8 tortillas are softened and drained.

4. place 1/8 of the turkey mixture in the center of each tortilla. roll tightly and place, seam side down, in a baking dish. pour the salsa verde cream sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle remaining jack cheese over the top.

5. bake until heated through and bubbly, about 20 minutes. serve immediately. Serves 4.

Scones... Bread Dough

I am lazy, and just use my bread machine to make dough for scones/rolls. Here is the recipe that I love.

1 C warm milk
3 C Flour
3 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 1/2 tsp Fast rise Yeast
3 Tbsp Butter

Add ingredients in the order you see. Turn on Bread machine to dough.
Make rolls or scones.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

I've been looking for a good recipe for these, and tried this one. LOVE them. A tad bit salty for my flavor, but my husband thought they were fine. I'll try a little less salt next time.

1 Cup Butter or Margarine
1 Cup Brown sugar
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
2 Eggs
2 Cups Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Baking Powder
2 Cups Oatmeal
1 1/2 Cups Chocolate Chips

Cream Butter and Sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in Oats and Chocolate Chips.
Bake for 10-12 min at 350.

Recipe from the back of the Kirkland bag of Chocolate Chips.

Candied Coconut Sweet Potatoes

One of my friends brought this dish to our Thanksgiving dinner & I am addicted to it! Her Sis-In-Law has a whole slew of yummy recipes HERE.

4 C mashed Sweet potatoes (4 med sweet potatoes or abt 2 large sized cans)

6 Tbs Sugar

6 Tbs butter (no margarine), softened or melted

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (eyeball it)

1 t vanilla

Topping: If you're feeling naughty you can double this part :)

1 C brown sugar

1 C sweetened coconut flakes

6 Tbs melted butter

Note: You can make these up to a day or two ahead of time, just keep them well covered in the fridge and don't put the topping on until just before baking. You could mash it all up by hand, but an electric mixer works great. I don't like it completely pureed, so I mix it just until everything is incorporated but there are still some sweet potatoes in larger chunks.

Spread this mixture evenly into a 9 x 13 pan.For the topping, combine brown sugar and coconut and then pour melted butter over and combine. Mmm...Take a pinch of the buttery-sugary mixture and put it in your mouth. Chew. Swallow. Then sprinkle the rest evenly over the sweet potatoes in the pan.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 40-50 minutes. It will be more or less depending on the size of dish you use, whether you double the topping, etc. But the top should be nice and browned and bubbly so just keep an eye on it. The sugar and butter caramelize the coconut to create crunchy, chewy, sweet, thanksgiving-y heaven in a pan.

Did I mention kids will eat this like candy? Probably because it pretty much is candy. But who doesn't like a side of candy with their turkey??Make these for your holiday and be the star of the party!

Kristi Lamb's Jello Salad

1 sm Pkg Cook & Serve Jello Vanilla pudding
1 sm Pkg Cook & Serve Tapioca Pudding
1 sm Pkg Jello (whichever flavor you want, usually use Strawberry)

Put contents into 3 Cups water and bring to a rolling boil.
Remove contents, pour into bowl, and let cool overnight or for at least 4 hours in refrigerator.

When cool add 4oz of Cool Whip, and fruit. Frozen berries are the best, or you can use bananas or mandarin oranges too.

So YUMMY!

VANILLA CREPES

VANILLA CREPES

1 1/2 cups milk
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons melted butter

In a large bowl, mix together the milk, egg yolks and vanilla. Stir in the flour, sugar, salt and melted butter until well blended. Heat a crepe pan over medium heat until hot. Coat with vegetable oil or cooking spray. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and tip to spread the batter to the edges. When bubbles form on the top and the edges are dry, flip over and cook until lightly browned on the other side and edges are golden. Repeat with remaining batter. Fill crepes with your favorite fruit, cream, caramel or even ice cream or cheese to serve.

Filling1 pk Jell-O pudding (whatever flavor you want)
1 8 oz pk Cream Cheese

Fruit Topping
1 1/4 cup water
2 T sugar
1 1/4 cup fruit (any fruit can be used)
1/2 T corn starch

Top with Whipped Cream.