Oreo Truffles

These are amazing. Yum. Yum. Yum.

Ingredients:

One package of Oreos

One 8 oz. cream cheese

One package of vanilla chips

Directions:

Crush the Oreos in a blender, superfine. (Reserve a tablespoon or two to sprinkle on top of dipped ball.) Mix together with cream cheese. Make into walnut size balls and freeze or put in fridge for a while. Melt the chips with 1 T. Vegetable oil.  Dip the Oreo balls in melted chips and sprinkle  Refrigerate.

Best when cold and so so good. Enjoy!!

Melting tips:  Slowly on stove, stirring often or in microwave melt for one minute, stir, melt for 30 second increments until completely melted.

Dipping tips:  stick a toothpick or a skewer into ball and dip in vanilla chips.  Let excess drip off and place on wax paper to dry. 

Please share better tips if you have them.  I am not an expert.  (But want to be:)

Garlic Parmesan Noodles

When we lived in Provo, a friend invited us over for dinner and made these noodles.  I love noodles and love how good and simple these are.  My kids love them too.  Really, you make it to your liking so there isn't really measurements.

Ingredients:

1 lb. noodles

1/2 - 1 stick of butter (1/4-1/2 cup)

1 egg

garlic

parsley

shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook the noodles then drain the water.  Lighlty mix the egg and mix it into the hot noodles with the butter.  Season with garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese.  Enjoy.  Yum!

Kristi's Cheesy Baked Chicken

My family LOVES this chicken.  I had kids begging for more.  Always do.  Thanks Kristi. 

She doesn't even remember this chicken but I do.  Years ago, I went to visit at my in laws where Kristi was living and this chicken was sitting on the stove, ready for dinner.  I couldn't help but sample, then sample again and probably again.  It was heavenly and quickly became a favorite at our house.

Kristi didn't remember this chicken when I asked for the recipe but suggested a site where she may have found it so I searched until I found it.

Give it a shot.  You'll be glad you did.  It's yummiest when the chicken is cut into small chunks.

Ingredients:

1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley (I just use about a tablespoon of the dry stuff)

2 T. olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper (ground black)

3 lbs. fresh chicken drumsticks (not me, I use good old chicken breasts or tenderloins, cut into chunks)

1/2 c. dry bread crumbs

1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Combine parsley, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in mixing bowl.  Add chicken pieces, turning to coat evenly.  Place in 9x13 pan and cover and refrigerate for one hour.  Roll chicken pieces in bread and cheese mixed together.  Place back in pan and bake.

This is where I didn't finish writing down the recipe.

So I baked it at 350* for 40-45 minutes.  (Let me know if I should change this.)

Enjoy!!