Chocolate Castles

  • FYI Regarding Chocolate Chip Cookies

    A friend of mine today brought chocolate chip cookies to MOPS and they were packaged so pretty.  As I began to talk to her and tell her how pretty the little bags of cookies looked all tied up with ribbon, she told me that they were just chocolate chip, BUT…that she had coarsely chopped pretzels… Read more

  • Southwestern Squash Casserole

    This is just the old fashioned squash casserole kicked up a bit. Great for potlucks or company, this will add some spice to your dinners. 1 lb yellow squash, sliced 1 lb zucchini, sliced 1 cup water, sliced (just kidding, wanted to see if you were paying attention) 1 (10 3/4 oz) can Campbells cheddar… Read more

  • What A Difference A Day Makes

    We have been in California for almost a year and a half now.  People have told me that it takes about 3 years for you to begin to feel at home in a new city and I’m sure that is true. This past week, we have had several things that have just made us stop… Read more

  • Ginger-Marinated Flank Steak

    1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tables brown sugar 2 tables lime juice 2 teas ground ginger 1 teas dried crushed red pepper 2 garlic cloves 1 (2 lb) beef flank steak Combine vegetable oil and next 6 ingredients in a shallow baking dish or large zip top plastic bag; add steak,… Read more

  • Tea Cakes

    I wish you could have seen Randy when he came home from work two days ago. I had made these wonderful little tea cakes for him to take to a friend of ours that always request them when he knows that Randy is coming to his office. I had saved several for Randy and had… Read more

  • Corn Salad

    A very light and tasteful salad for the summer. 2 (15 oz) cans whole kernel corn, drained 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 cup mayo 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup red onion, chopped very fine and small 1 (10.5 oz) bag coarsely crushed chile-cheese flavored corn chips (I used Frito Brand_ Mix… Read more