Share Union Cookbook

I have so many to offer. Hee hee LOL LOL

Jac

But when I do, they love it!!!!

Deluxe Banana Pudding

1 lg box vanilla instant pudding
3 cups of milk
1 cup Eagle Brand milk
1 pkg. Philly cream cheese
8 oz. tub of Cool Whip
5-6 Bananas
1 box Vanilla Wafers

Prepare pudding as directed and set aside.

In a large bowl cream together Eagle brand and Philly cream cheese.
Fold in Cool Whip.
Add pudding mixture.

In a different large bowl layer wafers, bananas, mixture and repeat. (I usually do 3 layers)

Garnish top with wafers and dig in! Yum, yum!

I have a request that Denise's cheescake recipe be included in the cookbook. I mean, it wouldn't be a Share event if we didn't eat cheesecake and covet forks.

Never fear Darcy - I'll put the cheesecake recipe in the cookbook. As far as actually making it and providing forks - I can't promise that. But the recipe I can do!

I make the best 3 layer cookies around......the only bad thing is you'll be automatically expected to bring these with you at every family holiday and they are a bit timely to make but delish

xoxo
Jessica

OK Jessica - where is the recipe? Please post it - and it'll make it's way into the Share Union cookbook!!!

Here is the truth..I can't cook well at all but I do make one dessert that has been asked for many many times. I got the recipe from a NUN and she told me that it was called Better Than S*x. I SWEAR TO GOD!!!You can name it whatever you would like...
One pound cake
Two small tubs of cool whip
one bag of Snickers bars..the snack size are easiest
One large box of Chocolate pudding.
1.Make the chocolate pudding
2.Cube the pound cake
3.chop up all the snickers into small chunks.
4. Layer the pound cake..followed by the cool whip..followed by the chocolate pudding and then the snickers. Repeat another time...chill and serve.
Then tell me if it deserves the name Sister Nancy told me.
Melissa

Hopefully, it's just heresay for the NUN! LOL

Mickey and I don't do chocolate, but I think Billy and Lily Grace would enjoy it. I'll have to try it this weekend.

Here is a fast, easy one that the kids will love!

Crunchy Onion Chicken Bake
1 1/3 cups French's Original French Fried Onions
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb)
1 egg, beaten

Place fried onions into a plastic bag. Lightly crush with hands or rolling pin.

Dip chicken into egg; then coat with onion crumbs. Place chicken on baking sheet.

Bake at 400F for 20 minutes or until no longer pink in teh center.

Serves 4.

Add green beans and fruit for side dishes and you are ready to go!

Shonda

Turkey Meat Loaf with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

2 lb. ground turkey breast (1% fat)
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded non-fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup fresh whole-wheat bread crumbs (from 1 slice)
1 egg
1 clove garlic, mined
3/4 cup Balsamic dressing
1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix turkey, spinach, cheese, bread crumbs, egg, garlic and 1/4 cup of the dressing until well blended.

Shape into 9x4-inch loaf in greased 13-9-inch baking pan.

Bake 50 minutes or until cook through. Let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place remaining 1/2 cup dressing and peppers in blender or food processor; cover. Blend well. Cut meat loaf into 16 slices. Serve with the sauce.

Shonda

Rainbow Cookies (seven layer cookies)

1 5/8 cups powdered sugar
8 ounces almond paste
7/8 cup shortening
6 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons orange flavor
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
Red and green food coloring
8 ounces rasberry preserves
6 ounces chocolate (semisweet or milk)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl mix almond paste and sugar until well blended. Mix in shortening, blending well. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in orange flavor and vanilla. Gradually add flour to mixture ufltfi well blended.
Divide batter into three equal portions and place in three smaller bowls. Tint one batter green with a drop or two of the green food coloring, the second batter red with a drop or two of red food coloring, and leave the last batter plain. Line the bot tom and sides of a 10 3/4 x 7 1/2 inch rectangular baking pan with wax paper. Spread plain batter evenly in pan and bake at 375 for fifteen minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Gently invert pan onto a wire rack and remove layer from pan. Peel off wax paper anthdiscard. Re-line bottom and sides of pan with new wax paper arid spread green batter into pan as you did the plain. Bake as you did the plain, remove from oven, cool slightly, and remove from pan. Re-line pan and repeat procedure with the red layer. When all layers have been baked and cooled, place the plain layer on a cookie sheet and spread with half the preserves. Top with the red layer and spread with remaining preserves. Top with green layer. It is now necessary to weigh the layers down so they stick together. Take the pan that you baked the layers in, and place it on top of the assembled layers. Fill the pam with some heavy objects —- the heavier the better -- and let layers rest several hours, preferably overnight. After letting layers rest, remove pan with weights in and place assembled layers in refrigerator. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, and when fully melted, remove layers from refrigerator. Spread half the chocolate evenly over the green layer. Refrigerate for a half hour or so until the chocolate hardens completely. When chocolate is hard, remove from refrigerator, invert layers onto another cookie sheet so that the plain layer is now face up, and spread remaining melted chocolate over the plain layer. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens, then remove from refrigerator and slice into individual cookies. (Make 4 cuts x 12 cuts) Makes 48 cookies.

They are a bit involved but delish
 

Crab and Shrimp Bake

1 c. cleaned cooked shrimp, cut lengthwise
1 c. diced celery
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 c. crab meat, drained and flaked
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1 tbsp. butter, melted
Combine first 8 ingredients - put in greased 1 quart casserole - combine bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 6.

Shonda

Baked Salmon Fillets

Salmon fillets, any portion size, boned and skinned
Onion powder, to taste be generous
Garlic powder, to taste be generous
Dried dill, to taste be generous
Mrs. Dash, to taste be generous
Mayonnaise
Paprika
Wash and dry fillets. Spread thin coat of mayonnaise over salmon. Spray Pam or similar product over Pyrex or tin foil pan or rectangular pan (depending on amount and size of portions).
Sprinkle seasonings over fish ending with paprika. Bake in 375 degree oven for 10 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
Note: This recipe is wonderful used for boned and skinned chicken.

I discovered this salad in late spring. It's so lite, and refreshing, especially with cherry tomatoes from the garden! YUM!!



Greek Isles Pasta Salad

3 cups farfalle pasta, uncooked
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup Greek Vinaigrette Salad Dressing (Kraft makes a great one!)

Cook pasta according to directions; drain; place in large bowl
Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each

Yum Karri, that sounds good, without the chickpeas I might have to try that!

Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 6 min
Makes: 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 crackers each

1 cup prepared pizza sauce
25 slices Pepperoni, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
WHEAT THINS Snack Crackers

MIX pizza sauce and pepperoni in microwavable bowl.
MICROWAVE on HIGH 30 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional minute or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.
SERVE as a dip with crackers.
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WHEAT THINS® Nachos
Prep Time: 2 min
Total Time: 2 min
Makes: 1 serving

1 oz. VELVEETA Made With 2% Milk Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut up
2 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
16 WHEAT THINS Reduced Fat Baked Snack Crackers

PLACE VELVEETA and salsa in small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. or until VELVEETA is melted, stirring after 15 sec. Stir until blended.
SERVE with crackers for dipping.
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Creamy Cheddar Dip
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 3 hrs 15 min
Makes: 20 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 crackers each

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup chopped red and/or green pepper
WHEAT THINS Snack Crackers

BEAT cream cheese spread until smooth. Gradually add milk until well blended.
STIR in Cheddar cheese and peppers; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
SERVE as a dip with crackers.
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New Ranch Dip with RITZ® Chips
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 1 hrs 10 min
Makes: 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 15 chips each

1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cup KRAFT Ranch Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise
1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Recipe Pieces or Bits
RITZ Toasted Chips Original

MIX all ingredients except chips; cover.
REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
SERVE as a dip with chips.

hmm now that i think of it i have a recipie i found using fruit in one of the cookbooks i bought in the bookstore... ok here it is...ill have 2 try making it one day and see how it is...
Tropical Bars. 1/2 cup (1 stick of sweet butter), 1 cup of peanut butter, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup of chopped dates, 1/4 cup chopped dried mango, 1/4 cup of chopped dried pineapple, 1 tbsp flaked coconut, 2 1/2 cups crisped rice cereal
 Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper. cut the butter into chunks and melt in a saucepan over a gentle heat. stir in the peanut butter and then the sugar, and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and add the dates, dried pineapple and dried mango. stir in the coconut and rice cereal. press the mixture into the pan and refrigerate until firm. remove from pan and cut into bars. (makes 2 1/2 dozen)

HOLY COW, is this GOOD!

8oz brick Cream Cheese
2c Chicken - parboiled & shredded (you can also use canned chicken; it tastes EXACTLY the same!)
1c Ranch Dressing
1c Red Hot - more/less depending on heat wanted (I use more! )
1c Shredded Cheese - any variety, but I use cheddar normally

Combine all ingredients w/electric mixer (a food processor works too, but it makes it VERY fine; I like it w/some substance) to make sure mixed together well.
Bake 35-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Stir once about half way through to make sure all the cheese melts. Let sit 15-20 minutes. Serve with Tostitos Scoops or bite size tortillas.

(This is a GREAT party food - guys & gals LOVE it!)

This recipe is the first thing that I ever made by myself (meaning absolutely no help from anyone) to entertain my Bunco group...usually Billy sets the menu and cooks the meal for us when it's my turn to host...gotta love him!

Turkey Cranberry Wreath

2 pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 C. mayonnaise
2 T. honey Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
2 C. cooked turkey, chopped
1/2 C. celery, sliced
3 T. fresh parsley, snipped
1/2 C. dried cranberries
4 oz. ~(1cup)Swiss cheese, shredded (optional)
1/4 C. walnuts, chopped (optional)
1 egg, separated

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Unroll crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. With wide ends of triangles toward the center. arrange 8 triangles in a circle on Large Round Stone. Corners of wide ends will touch and points will extend 1 inch beyond of baking stone. Arrange remaining 8 triangles in center. matching ends. Seal seams using pizza roller. (Points will overlap in center; do not seal.)

Measure mayonnaise, mustard and black pepper into a bowl. Grate cheese into a bowl. Mix filling. Scoop filling over seams of dough, forming a circle.

Coarsely chop walnuts; sprinkle over filling. Beginning in center, lift one dough triangle across mixture. Continue alternating with outer triangle, slightly overlapping to form wreath. Tuck last end under first.

Separate egg over bowl. Beat egg white lightly; brush over dough. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Yields 10 servings.

Seriously good Treat.

I just scored this recipe and thought I would SHARE

M&M S’MORES COOKIE LOGS

Makes 24 logs

1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups M&M’s Brand Milk Chocolate or Peanut Chocolate Candies
1-1/2 cups mini marshmallows
½ bag Dove Promises Milk Chocolate, unwrapped

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Blend the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a large mixing bowl. Press the mixture into a buttered 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
3. Bake for 7 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with coconut, if desired.
5. Drizzle with the condensed milk and pop back into the oven until bubbly and golden, about 10 minutes.
6. Remove and immediately cover with M&M’s Chocolate Candies and marshmallows.
7. Put under a broiler for a few minutes, until the marshmallows turn a gooey golden brown.
8. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 1-1/2” x 4-1/2” bars and leave in pan.
Melt the Dove Promises Chocolate for 15 seconds in the microwave or in a bowl placed on top of simmering water. Pour the chocolate into a resealable plastic bag. Snip a corner and drizzle the chocolate over the M&M’s Mores Cookie Logs.

ohhhh...those sound yummy!!!

Chicken and broccoli casserole

½ cup of chopped onion
¼ cup of butter
1 tsp of ground sage
¼ tsp of salt
dash of pepper
¼ cup of flour
1 ½ cups of milk
2 cups of shredded mild cheddar cheese
13 oz of frozen broccoli
4 boneless skinless chicken breast (cooked and cut into pieces)
1 can of crescent rolls

Cook broccoli according to package directions or until desired tenderness
Melt butter in skillet and add onion to sauté (until onion is clear)
Add sage and mix well
Add flour, salt and pepper
Gradually add milk (1/2 cup at a time) stir constantly until mixture thickens
Add cheese and stir until melted
Add broccoli and chicken, mix well
Remove from stove and transfer mixture into a 8 ½ x 11 ½ glass casserole dish
Unroll crescent rolls and press perforations together and lay on top of mixture
Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until the rolls are brown.

Pizza Joes

1 pound of ground beef
1 can (8oz) of pizza sauce
2 cups of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Hamburger buns

Brown ground beef in skillet and drain.
Add pizza sauce and simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce is heated through
Add 1 cup of cheese into meat and stir until melted
Fill buns with meat mixture and add more shredded cheese if desired.

Warning: if you make this ham you will be stuck making it every holiday. Believe me I know!!

Honey Dijon Ham

2 pound spiral sliced ham
1 cup of honey
¾ cup of packed brown sugar
2 tablespoon of Dijon mustard

Preheat oven to 300 degrees
Mix together honey, brown sugar and Dijon mustard
Line roasting pan with foil and place ham in it
Pour mixture on top of ham
Bake until center of ham is warm (use meat thermometer)
While baking, baste ham with glaze every 30 minutes