This is one of my favorite desserts.

Great for summer parties. Enjoy.

Raspberry Pretzel Dessert

INGREDIENTS  

CRUST:

• 2 cups crushed pretzels 
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 1 cube melted butter 

* Mix and press into 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 6 minutes. cool before putting next layer on.

MIDDLE LAYER:

• 1 (8oz) cream cheese, softened 
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 8 oz cool whip, 
• 1 cup drained crushed pineapple

* Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth, fold in cool whip. then fold in pineapple. spread on pretzels. chill for 1- 2 hours

Top RASPBERRY JELLO LAYER:

• 2 cups boiling water 
• (6oz) raspberry jello box 
• 1 bag frozen raspberries.

* Boil water, add jello. Stir until dissolved. add raspberries and let cool for about 5-10 minutes. Pour onto cream cheese layer and chill until set.

Compliments of: Lindsey Brinton

ANOTHER GREAT SALSA/DIP!

Here is another simple chips & dip idea.
This one is simpler than the Cowboy Cavier. 

Try them both and you decide which 

one you think is better. Enjoy.

Avacado Dip

INGREDIENTS  

• 4 Avocados, chopped
• 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• Craisins (as much as you want - I think the more the better)
• Cilantro (ditto)
• Salt & Pepper

Combine all ingredients and pour a little olive oil over top. 

Compliments of: Jenny Freeman

GRILLED TILAPIA TACOS

These tacos aresimple, fast, healthy and tasty.

I like to top with Costco's peach-mango salsa. Enjoy.

Tilapia Tacos

INGREDIENTS  

• 1 Tbs. ground chipotle seasoning
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• (6) 6 oz. Tilapia fillets
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 tsp. grated lime zest
• 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
• Corn tortillas
• Shredded cole slaw mix
• Peach-mango salsa
• Fresh lime wedges
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine chipotle seasoning and cumin. Rub mixture over fillets.
2. Stir together olive oil, lime zest, and lime juice - rub over fillets.
3. Arrange fillets on a grill coated with cooking spray. Grill over medium-high heat (350 to 400) 3 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake with fork.
4. Cool slightly. Shred fish. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons fish into each tortilla, and top with coleslaw and salsa. Serve with fresh lime juice.
   

Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS  

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb. country or Italian sausage
• 2 Tbs. chopped garlic
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix
• 2 Tbs. dry seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 jar "Homemade" brand chili sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients except chili sauce. Form into loaf. Place in loaf pan.
2. Bake @ 350 for 1 hr. Pour chili sauce over meatloaf & bake 10 min.

PUMPKIN WAFFLES WITH BUTTERMILK SYRUP

The syrup really pushes these waffles over-the-top.

My husband loves to add chocolate chips to the batter. Enjoy.

Pumpkin Waffles

INGREDIENTS  

Combine:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 Tbs. baking powder
• 1 Tbs. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbs. sugar

Separate (4) eggs, beat yolks & add:

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup pumpkin (canned)
  
• 3/4 cup soften butter
• 1 Tbs. vanilla

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine first list of ingredients & mix well.
2. Beat egg whites until fluffy and fold into flour mixture.
3. Cook on hot greased waffle maker.

Buttermilk Syrup

INGREDIENTS  

Combine:

• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp. Karo syrup
  

Stir in after boiling:

• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. vanilla
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in a very large pan (syrup will double in size). 
2. Bring to a boil & remove from heat. Stir in baking soda & vanilla.
   

Best cheese fondue I've ever had.

Serve with your favorite bread for dipping. Enjoy.

Cheese Fondue

INGREDIENTS

• 1 & 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 2 cups Swiss cheese
• 2 cups Monterey cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• dash ground pepper
  
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 Tbs. corn starch
  

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with the 1/4 cup chicken broth and let stand several minutes
2. In the fondue pot, heat 1 3/4 cups chicken broth with the clove of garlic. When boiling, add the cornstarch mixture and seasonings.
3. When mixture is very hot and thick, add grated cheeses and blend well. Serve with cubed french bread pieces.

This salsa is addicting. 

A definite crowd favorite, it's great for parties.

I usually like to add an extra avocado. Enjoy.

Cowboy Caviar

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can corn
• 1 can black eyed peas
• 1 can black beans
• 1 sm. can sliced black olives
• 1 chopped avocado
• 3 chopped tomatoes
• 1 pkg. Good Season Italian dressing (dry)
• Green onions - sliced
• Cilantro (to taste)
• Vegetable oil
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Stir all ingredients together. Add 1 pkg. Good Season Italian dressing. Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil. Serve with your favorite chips.