Just had my Thanksgiving dinner on the 28th of November....We had to plan a day when all my friends and neighbors could attend.  We had a great dinner and then went to the Las Vegas Speedway to see the holiday light display.  Really nice to see and a good time had by all!  This is what I fixed for a jello dish.  This dish is a recipe from Carole Cost my Son-in-law's mother.  Sooo good!

Lime Jello dessert

CRUST:

1 and 1/2 pkg graham crackers crushed, 1/2 to 3/4 stick butter melted, 2 TBS powdered sugar

refrigerate crust for 45 minutes

JELLO MIXTURE:

mix 1 small box lime jello and 1 cup boiling water and put in fridge until syrupy

beat 1 cup sugar with 3 oz cream cheese and set aside

beat 1 can (12 oz) evaporate milk (which you have put in the freezer for about 1 or 2 hours along with the beaters and the bowl) with 2 TBS vanilla until fluffy. 

fold the syrupy jello mixture into cream cheese mixture then add all to foamy milk

sprinkler graham cracker on top!

Enjoy!

Today was a beautiful day in Nevada....the kind of day you wish you could have all year round!
Remember,  life is too short to drink cheap wine!

I have a really good appetizer for you to try.  Here is the recipe:

I can of crescent rolls
4 jalapeno peppers (cut in half and seeds and ribs removed)
I package of cream cheese

Roll out the crescent rolls and starting at the large end add pepper which you have stuffed with the cream cheese and roll up.
Brush each roll with melted butter and then roll in parmesan cheese.
Bake on cookie sheet at 350 degrees until the rolls are done and nicely browned!

Enjoy!

Today is Sunday and a beautiful day in Las Vegas! Warm, sunny and just perfect for reflecting on life.  I have been so blessed in my life with family and friends....even with some bumps in the road I still can see the blessings for what they are! Today I helped my neighbor to make some slaw.  She is a newlywed and wants to do everything right for her Honey! Can't knock her for that.  Here is the recipe for the slaw: 

1 package of slaw mix ( or one small head of cabbage shredded)
1 small can of pineapple tidbits with the juice
1 carrot shredded
1  peeled and chopped granny smith apple

Mix together: 
1 cup of mayo
1/4 cup of sugar
3 tbsp. of vinegar
1 tsp. of celery seed

Pour over the slaw mixture and enjoy!

 While in St. Louis my daughter threw a pumpkin carving party for some of their friends....Each family was to bring a dish to share.  One really good dish was a dip which one of my son-in-laws co-workers brought.
We really enjoyed cleaning the bowl.

1 package of Jimmy Dean's regular or hot sausage (your preference) cooked and drained
2 8 oz. packages of cream cheese
16 oz. sour cream
1 can of Rotel tomatoes ( I use the mild)
Mix all the ingredients together in baking dish  and bake in oven on 350 for about 20 minutes.
Serve with tostito scoops!

Enjoy!

While shopping at the grocery store with my daughter in St. Louis, this nice gentlemen gave me a recipe to try.  Here is the recipe:

Taco Pie

1 pound of ground beef
1 package of Lawry's taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 can of crescent dinner rolls
1 cup of crushed chips ( fritos or tostitos)
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and small jar of salsa

Brown the ground beef and drain off fat.  Add taco seasoning and water to beef and simmer in skillet about 5 minutes until moisture is absorbed.
Separate and press dinner rolls in 9" pie pan.  Sprinkle 1 cup crushed chips over the crust.  Spoon meat mixture over the chips.  Spread sour cream over meat. Sprinkle shredded cheese over sour cream.  Sprinkle with remaining chips over cheese...
Bake at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes. 
Serve topped with tomatoes, lettuce and salsa.

Enjoy!

I am visiting with my Daughter and her family in MO..... Yesterday was a rainy and cold day here. .....so we had potato soup for dinner. Here is my recipe for some great soup!

Potato Soup

4 slices of bacon
2 tbsp. butter
1 cup of onions
1 cup of diced celery
4 cups of diced potatoes
2 cups of whole kernel corn
1 or 2 pints of heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper

Chop bacon and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pot and add the 2 tbsp. of butter to the bacon drippings. Add the onions, celery, salt and pepper, saute for 2 or 3 minutes. Add diced potatoes and just enough water to barely cover. Cook for 15 minutes then add corn, cream and bacon. Cook until potatoes are tender! Adjust the salt and pepper along the way according to your taste!

Enjoy!