Holly's Stew

For the cookies you will need:  1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup 2% milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 cup baking cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. For the frosting you will need:  3 tablespoons butter, softened, 3 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons baking cocoa, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 4-6 tablespoons 2% milk. You will also need large marshmallows, halved. In a large bowl, cream shorting and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. In a separate bowl combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda.  Gradually add your dry mixture to your creamed mixture and mix very well (it will be thick). Roll about tablespoon sized balls and place on an un-greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes, remove and slightly press a half large marshmallow into the top of each cookie. Bake 2 minutes longer. Remove from baking sheet and pl...

You will need: Topping - 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans and 2 tablespoons softened butter. Crust - 3/4 cup softened butter, 6 oz softened cream cheese, 1 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.  Filling - 1 - 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk, 1 1/4 cup canned pumpkin, 1 egg  and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Topping - combine all topping ingredients in small bowl, mix with fork until mixture resembles crumbs.  Set aside. Crust - combine your softened butter and cream cheese in medium bowl on medium until well mixed.  Add your flour and cinnamon and blend on medium until dough forms.  Place in fridge for about 5 minutes. Filling - combine all ingredients in large bowl and whisk together until smooth. You will have enough filling and topping for a double batch of the dough. Make balls of your dough, about a tablespoon, and then press into mini muffin pan.  Make sure you pr...

You will need 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1-1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup milk, 2 eggs and 3/4 cup Bisquick mix. In a large skillet cook your 1 lb ground beef and 1 cup finely chopped onions.  Drain any excess grease, add your 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.  Mix well. Spray a 9 inch glass pie pan with non-stick spray.  Pour in your beef mixture and cover with 1  - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. In a small bowl combine your 1 cup milk, 2 eggs and 3/4 cup Bisquick mix, mix well, it is ok if you have a few small lumps. Pour over your beef mixture and cheese. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes.  Will be a nice golden brown. You can insert a knife into the center and if it comes out dry you know it is done. Let rest about 10 minutes.  Cut into 6 equal pieces and serve. Top with your favorite burger toppings or eat as is.   ENJO...

I had this dish at a restaurant recently and loved it so much I had to recreate it myself.  I only used a recipe for the rice.  The creamy chicken part was just me trying it out and making it work! For the Mexican rice you will need 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice (not minute rice), 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and 1/2 cup water. For your creamy chicken you will need 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 good sized chicken breasts (cut up into bite sized pieces), 1/4 chopped onion, 4 oz mushrooms (drained well), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, 4 oz sour cream and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese. In a large skillet heat your 3 tablespoons oil.  Once warm add your 1/4 cup chopped onions.  After about 5 minutes of cooking your onions add your 1 cup uncooked long grain rice, stirring very frequently.  Your rice  will puff up a little but...

You will need 1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs, 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup melted butter, 1 1/2 cups (16oz jar) extra crunchy peanut butter, 1 (12oz) bag chocolate chips and 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter. Start by lining a 9x13 pan with foil, set aside. In a large bowl combine your 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers and 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar.  Next add your 1 1/2 cups extra crunchy peanut butter and your 1 cup melted butter.  Mix very well. Press your mixture into you pan.  Place in freezer for 20 minutes. Once 15 of your 20 minute freezer time has passed, place your 12oz bag of chocolate chips and your 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter in a glass container. Microwave on high for 1 minute.  Stir well and continue cooking 1 minute at a time and stirring until fully melted and combined. Spread your chocolate mixture over you graham cracker mixture. Place in fridge for at least 15-20 minutes to let chocolate cool and set. Pu...

You will need your favorite seasoned croutons - crushed to get 5 tablespoons, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon parsley flakes,  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. Preheat your oven to 400. Crush your croutons in a small baggie using a glass or rolling pin to crush till you have 5 tablespoons.  Add into the same bag your 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon parsley flakes, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.  Mix well. Pour your mixture onto a plate.  You will place each chicken breast on the mixture then flip over to coat each side. Line a baking sheet with foil and place your coated chicken breasts. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes, flipping your chicken over and moving the ones on the inside to the outside about half way through. Serve up with your favorite healthy side and ENJOY!!

You will need 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 16 oz pasta, garlic salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 8 oz fat free cream cheese, 1/4 cup + 4 tablespoons skim milk, 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 10 oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeeze out excess liquid) and shredded Parmesan cheese.  Start your water to cook your pasta per the instructions on the box - I used mini penne pasta. Cut up your chicken into small bite size pieces. Heat your olive oil in a large skillet on medium.  Add your chicken once warmed, add your garlic salt and pepper at this time. Once your chicken is done add your cream cheese and 1/4 cup of your milk.  Stir constantly until cream cheese is melted.   Next add your teriyaki sauce and Worcestershire sauce.  Mix well.  Add your 4 tablespoons of milk now, mix well. Add your spinach and keep on medium heat for about 5 additional minutes, stirring occasio...

Please note this recipe is for a double batch You will need 16 medium sized potatoes, 2 cups sour cream, 16 oz softened cream cheese, 8 tablespoons butter, 3 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 4 teaspoons garlic powder, 3 teaspoons onion powder, 1 cup thinly sliced green onions, 1 lb cooked bacon (making sure to save 3 tablespoons of the drippings), 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and milk to taste and consistency you desire,  Wash your potatoes and cut into small quarters. Boil your potatoes till very tender, about 20-30 minutes, stirring every so often to ensure all are getting cooked. While your potatoes are cooking you will combine your sour cream, cream cheese and butter in a large bowl.  Once your potatoes are done add to your creams and butter mixture, mash your potatoes and stir well. Add your finely chopped green onions, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder and stir well. Chop/cut up your cooked bacon, add to your potatoes along w...