Lemon Ice Box Cake

INGREDIENTS
1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

DIRECTIONS
Bake the cake in 2 layers as directed on package. When cool, slice each layer in half horizontally, making 4 layers. In a medium bowl, combine the 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk with the fresh lemon juice. Reserve half of the mixture and set aside. Use half of lemon/milk mixture to put between layers. With the reserved mixture, gently fold in the whipped topping, and use to frost the entire cake. Chill overnight before serving.

*This is my family's new favorite!

Tofu Sweet Treat

INGREDIENTS
1 12oz pkg firm tofu
1 envelope kool-aid, any flavor you prefer
1 cup splenda

DIRECTIONS
Puree tofu in food processor until completely smooth. Add kool-aid and splenda. Puree together again, spoon into 2 small dessert bowls, cover and refrigerate before serving.

*This recipe is a good suggestion for someone who is concerned about getting sufficient protein or is a vegan/vegetarian. It has a unique flavor that you may need to acquire.

Chicken Lemon Rice Soup

INGREDIENTS
6 cups chicken broth
2 eggs
1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
2 cups uncooked instant rice
juice of 1 lemon
1 can cream of chicken soup
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
In a large sauce pan, bring broth to a boil. Turn off burner and remove pot from heat. Meanwhile, beat the eggs together. Gradually add some (ends up being about 2 cups total) of the hot broth to the eggs, stirring constantly. Once the eggs have become hot and still in a liquid state (make sure they dont turn into scrambled eggs) return the egg mixture to the pot and heat on low, stirring often. Add the rice, chicken, lemon juice, and cream of chicken soup. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices and fresh chopped parsley.

*This is Miss Otto's Grandma's recipe, yummy!

Omlette in a Bag

INGREDIENTS
2 eggs
1 tablespoon diced green pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon finely diced onion
1 tablespoon diced ham
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place all omlette ingredients in a freezer quality quart size ziplock bag. Squeeze out all excess air. Put bag in boiling water for about 10-12 minutes, make sure the bag is fully surrounded with boiling water (if its laying on the edge of the pot the bag will melt).

Broccoli Alfredo Sauce

INGREDIENTS
1 stick butter
4 oz cream cheese (half of a normal size package)
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tsp dried parsley

DIRECTIONS
Prepare noodles according to directions on box. Melt butter in a medium size non stick sauce pan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring until smooth. Turn heat to low and remove from heat. Add milk a little at a time, stirring to smooth out lumps. Return to burner and stir in cheese and spices. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Thin with cream or milk if too thick. Serve over noodles.

Homemade Noodles

INGREDIENTS
2 Eggs
2 cups flour
1/4 cup water
1 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS
Beat eggs with water, gradually add flour and salt. Make sure dough is completely mixed but not sticky or dry. If its too sticky gradually work in very small amounts of flour, if too wet gradually add water. When it is the right consistency, roll with rolling pin then use a pasta machine to flatten and cut into noodles. Boil for 4-5 minutes.

Stromboli

INGREDIENTS
1 tube refrigerated french loaf bread dough
1/4lb sliced lunch meat (ham, turkey, salami, or a mixture)
1/4lb sliced cheese
finely chopped peppers/onions if preferred
1/4 stick melted butter
Parmesan cheese to taste

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375F. On a lightly floured baking sheet, unroll dough. Along the length line up the meat, top with cheese, then the veggies. Fold the dough over itself and pinch sides together to seal. Brush top with butter, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake 20-25 min. The bread will become golden brown.

Soft Pretzels

INGREDIENTS
Just over 1 tsp of yeast
¾ cups warm water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
2 cups flour
1 egg, beaten
coarse salt

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425° F. Measure warm water into large mixing bowl. Sprinkle in yeast and stir until it looks soft. Add salt, sugar, and flour. Mix and knead dough 1 - 2 minutes. Take small balls of dough to roll, and twist into pretzels, make sure each is the same size. Lay twisted pretzels on greased cookie sheets. Brush pretzels with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bae for 12-15 minutes.

*Other flavor options: cinnamon/sugar, garlic, parmesan cheese, get creative!

German Puff Pancake

INGREDIENTS
Put the following in a blender...
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt

Seperately, melt 2 tablespoons butter.

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Blend until fully mixed together. Pour melted butter in a 9x13 glass baking dish. Pour blender ingredients into dish and place in preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar to serve.