Cookies & Cream Cake

Cake:
1 white cake mix
1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding (or white chocolate)
1 1/4 cup water
1/3 cup oil
3 egg whites
1 1/2 cups crushed Oreos

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix first five ingredients in large bowl, stir in crushed Oreos. Pour in two greased and floured round 9" cake pans or one 13"X9" pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until pick comes out clean. Let cool.

Frosting:**
3 cups powdered sugar
1 stick butter, softened (or 3/4 cup shortening)
2 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine ingredients, adding powdered sugar gradually and beat well, adding more butter or milk if needed for consistency. Frost cake; top with Oreos broken in half.

**Or just use white or vanilla frosting from the store if you are in a pinch for time.

Devil's Toffee Cookies

1 Devil's Food cake mix
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
1 pkg. toffee brickle bits

Mix cake mix, oil and eggs. Stir in brickle bits. Place small balls of dough (I use a cookie scoop) onto baking stone or sheet, flatten slightly with bottom of glass. Bake for 12-13 minutes @ 350 degrees.

This recipe is from my friend Kim, this might be her Poppa's favorite cookie. Enjoy!

Peach Cobbler

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup self-rising flour
3/4 milk
1 28 oz. can sliced peaches
1 stick butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, place butter in deep baking dish and let melt as oven heats. Mix sugar and flour, pour milk in slowly, stir well. Pour mixture over melted butter, gently spoon peaches and juice over batter. Bake for 45-60 minutes (depending on oven). Batter will rise to the top. Extra delicious with vanilla ice cream!

From the Lady & Son's Cookbook

Asian Cabbage Salad

1 head cabbage, shredded
1 (4 oz.) pkg. sunflower seeds
1 small pkg. sliced almonds
4 T sesame seeds
2 pkgs. Ramen noodles (any flavor, discard seasoning packets), broken

Keep cabbage separate from other ingredients until ready to serve. Add dressing, toss and serve immediately.

Dressing:
1/2 cup oil
3 T vinegar
3 T sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Accent (optional)

I could eat buckets of this salad, seriously. You could add some roasted chicken to it to make more of a complete meal.

Southwestern Sausage Casserole

2 4oz. cans chopped green chiles
12 corn tortillas (torn in strips)
1 lb. bulk sausage
1/2 cup each of chopped green onions and green pepper
1/2 cup skim milk
2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
4 eggs
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 tsp. each of garlic powder,cumin, and pepper

Fry sausage with onions and green pepper. Drain well. Combine eggs, milk and spices; mix well with whisk. Spray 13x9 pan with cooking spray. Line bottom half with tortilla pieces. sausage, chiles and Jack cheese. Repeat second layer ending with cheese. Pour egg mixture over top of casserole. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Serves 10.

This is a great breakfast or brunch casserole which can be made the night before and baked in the morning. We had this at a church retreat many years ago and it's my go-to breakfast casserole of choice.

Amazing French Toast

1 cup corn syrup
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter
12 slices raisin bread
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Bring corn syrup, brown sugar and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes. Pour into greased 13x9 baking pan. Layer half the bread slices on the mixture; top with remaining bread slices and set aside. Beat eggs, milk and vanilla together; pour over bread. Cover with aluminum foil; refrigerate overnight. Uncover; bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve with remaining glaze as syrup. Makes 12 servings.

From Gooseberry Creek Jolly Holidays cookbook.

Creamy Chicken Stroganoff

4-6 frozen chicken breasts
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup white wine
1 pkg. Good Season's Italian dressing mix
1 small can sliced mushrooms
8 oz. cream cheese, softened

Place chicken breasts in crock pot; combine all other ingredients EXCEPT cream cheese and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours. During last 30 minutes of cooking time, stir in cream cheese (remove chicken and whisk sauce until smooth). Serve with cooked egg noodles or rice.