TROPICAL CRUNCH SNACK MIX

Perfect for munching or for gift-giving.

1 can (12-oz) honey-roasted peanuts
1 can (10-oz) salted cashews
10-oz dried banana chips
8-oz dried pineapple pieces
6-oz coconut chips

Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl, stirring to mix well.  Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container.  To give as gifts, put mix in cellophane bags and tie with curly ribbon.

Yield: 11 cups mix

PAULA DEEN'S QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN POT PIE

2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (1-pound) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix
1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine soup, and next 6 ingredients. Stir in vegetables and chicken. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish; set aside.

In a small bowl, combine baking mix and cheese. Add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Drop biscuits by heaping tablespoonfuls evenly over chicken mixture. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until biscuits are browned and pot pie is hot and bubbly.

Recipe is from an old Cooking With Paula Deen Magazine.

RANCH OYSTER CRACKERS

3/4 cup salad oil
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 pkg (12-16 oz) oyster crackers

Whisk together the first 5 ingredients.  Pour over the crackers, stirring to coat well.  Place on baking sheets and bake at 275 degrees for 15-20 minutes.  Store in airtight container.

Note: Recipe from my cousin Jeannie who has always served the best food at parties.

EASY BEEF STROGANOFF

1 lb boneless round steak, 3/4-inch thick
2 tbsp butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 cup sour cream
Hot cooked noodles for serving
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Additional paprika for garnish

Slice the beef across the grain into thin strips.

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, melt the butter and cook the beef and onion until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender.

Stir the soup and paprika into the beef mixture; heat through while occasionally stirring.  Remove from heat.

Stir in the sour cream.

Serve the stroganoff over the hot noodles.

Garnish by sprinkling with the chopped parsley and a little paprika.

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

My cousin shared this on facebook.  Since the person who originally posted it said, "Feel free to share," I am doing exactly that!

1 lb. Ground meat (I like turkey) 
1 box uncooked spaghetti noodles
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Oregano 
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ Cup Milk 
1 Egg
2 ounces sliced pepperoni (I like Turkey)
1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
1 can diced Italian style tomatoes 
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend
Any other pizza toppings, you can add like Black olives, sausage, onions, green peppers, etc...

Directions: 

Boil water & salt for Spaghetti noodles, once it starts boiling, add noodles. Brown meat in a separate frying pan. Once noodles are cooked, drain and put in a casserole dish. In a separate bowl, combine milk & egg & whisk. Poor over pasta & add jar of sauce, can of tomatoes, garlic powder, & oregano. Mix all together well. On top of pasta mixture, layer the ground meat, then add a layer of pepperoni's. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, & Italian cheese. And layer more pepperoni. Bake in the oven at 350 for 30 minutes.

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