( KLACKAI) POLISH POTATO PANCAKES

• 2 large potatoes grated
• 1/2 onion grated
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tbsp flour

Peel and grate potatoes and onion, mix well. Then add egg and flour, mix well. Heat oil (Crisco) in a large skillet. Drop a tablespoon of potato mixture in the oil and flatten with the back of the spoon. Brown both sides of pancake. Serve with cottage cheese, sour cream or applesauce on top. Enjoy

S'MORES ON A STICK

I saw this recipe on FOODBUZZ, wow the kids loved this. It is now on our favorite list. S'MORES ON A STICK Ingredients 1 (10 oz.) package marshmallows 12 ounces dipping chocolate 2 cups graham cracker crumbs Sucker sticks Colored sprinkles or jimmies (optional) Directions Poke a sucker stick into the flat end of each marshmallow, pushing the stick most of the way through. Place graham cracker crumbs (along with sprinkles) in a shallow bowl. Melt chocolate in a double boiler, or in the microwave at 50% power, until smooth. Dip each marshmallow into the chocolate to coat; tapping off excess chocolate. Roll in graham cracker crumbs. Place dipped marshmallows on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper; put marshmallows into the refrigerator to set chocolate, about 15 minutes.

Popcorn Cake

I told you I am a popcorn nut, so try this one it's GREAT

Ingredients

• 4 quarts popped popcorn
• 1 pound candy-coated chocolate pieces
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 pound marshmallows

Directions

1. Mix popcorn, M&Ms, and peanuts in large bowl.
2. Heat oil, butter, and marshmallows in pan until melted. Pour over popcorn and blend together with heavy spoon or hands.
3. Spray Bundt cake pan with vegetable spray. Press mixture lightly into pan and refrigerate until cool.
4. To remove cake from pan, put pan in warm water, then turn upside down until cake comes out.

Bacon Chive Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes
• 1/2 cup real bacon bits
• 1/4 cup minced chives
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut into wedges; place in a serving bowl. Add bacon and chives.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Spoon over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 8 servings.

Very Very Good!!

Ribs Baby Back

Ingredients

• 4 pounds pork baby back ribs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke, divided, optional
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/3 cup honey-Dijon barbecue sauce
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup honey

Directions

• Cut ribs into serving size pieces; place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Add salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon liquid smoke if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours or until ribs are just tender. Do not overcook.
• Meanwhile, combine barbecue sauces, ketchup, honey and remaining liquid smoke if desired. Drain ribs and transfer to grill. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat, basting both sides several times with sauce, for 8-10 minutes or until ribs are tender and well-glazed. Yield: 6 servings.

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I love popcorn, it is one of my favorite treats. Try these two recipes they are delicious

Cajun Popcorn

2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon lemon pepper

Pour butter over warm popcorn. Combine remaining seasonings and sprinkle over popcorn. Toss to mix. Bake at 300 degrees F for about 7 to 10 minutes for crispy popcorn, if desired.

Makes 2 1/2 quarts. Popcorn

Beach Popcorn

1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 drop hot pepper sauce or to taste
2 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups seasoned assorted snacks
1/2 (12 ounce) package bacon-onion dip mix

Combine, the butter, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce.

Combine the popped popcorn and snack mix in a large bowl. Pour the butter/soy/pepper sauce over the popcorn/snack mixture. Toss well. Sprinkle with the Bacon-Onion Dip Mix.

Spread the mixture onto a jellyroll pan and bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees F. Stir once during baking.

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Ice Cream Cupcakes

• 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) red velvet cake mix
• 1 quart blue moon ice cream, softened
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1-1/2 cups marshmallow creme
• Red, white and blue sprinkles

Directions

• Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 11-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• Working quickly, spread ice cream over cupcakes. Freeze for at least 1 hour. In a large bowl, combine cream and marshmallow creme; beat until stiff peaks form. Pipe over cupcakes; decorate with sprinkles and colored sugar. Freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Yield: 3 dozen.

Wine Country Gazpacho

Wine Country Gazpacho
3 cups fresh summer tomatoes, chopped
3 cups canned Italian pear tomatoes
...2 cups cucumber, peeled,seeded and chopped
1 cup red onion, chopped
½ cup fresh garlic, chopped
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
3 cups tomato juice
½ cup cilantro, chopped
½ cup parsley, chopped
½ cup aged red wine vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients, chill and serve with crostini and sour cream.

This is delicious!! Try it for the 4th of July

Marcie's Macaroni & Cheese

4 TBSP. butter
4 TBSP. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dry mustard
5 cups skim milk
4 cups shredded cheese (I use Tillamook extra sharp cheddar)
16 oz. box of elbow macaroni

Preheat Oven to 375 or 350 if you're using a glass pan.

Cook macaroni as directed.

In saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat then blend in flour, salt, and mustard.

Gradually add milk, and return to heat stirring constantly, until sauce thickens a little and is smooth.

Add 3 cups of the cheeses and heat until melted, stirring occasionally.

Combine macaroni with sauce in a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of combined cheese.

Bake dish for 40-45 minutes or when it's bubbling and top gets golden but not too brown.

Thanks Marcie