CHEESE BALLS - NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN PROJECT FOR KIDS!

WHITE LAYER CAKE

CHICKEN EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

With a layer of fried eggplant as the foundation piled with fresh parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, shredded roasted chicken , more cheese, slices of tomatoes and again more cheese on top with italian spices and baking for 30 minutes makes you crave seconds!

FRIED TOMATO WITH MOZZARELLA

SOUR CHICKEN SOUP

INGREDIENTS:
1 whole chicken, onion, carrots, celery, parsnip, bell pepper, potatoes, zucchini, rice, 3 egg yolks,
1 1/2 cups sour cream, 1/2 cup lemon juice, parsley, dill, lovage, salt.

MEXICAN CHURROS

This is the original recipe but I've made some changes. I did not use chocolate for dipping; I used cinnamon, vanilla and sugar coating, plus I give CHURROS a different shape.

CHICKEN SALAD

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast,
1/2 cup diced dill pickle,
1/2 cup diced cucumber,
1/2 cup each diced red, green and yellow bell pepper,
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise,
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley,
salt and pepper to taste;

Mix all the ingredients and refrigerate until serving time on crackers or toast.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BOX

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE AND MARASCHINO CHERRY FILLING

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups flour,
• 1 cup Hershey’s dark cocoa,
  
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda,
• 1/2 tsp salt,
• 1 1/4 cup buttermilk,
• 1/4 c strong, cold coffee,
• 1 tsp vanilla extract,
  
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened,
• 1 1/2 cup sugar,
• 3 large eggs;
• 
  
• FILLING:
  
• 1 pk. cream cheese,softened,
• 1 1/2 cups powder sugar,
• 1 tsp vanilla extract;
• maraschino cherries;
• (whipped cream and strawberries - optional)

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Lightly spray the muffin pan (18 approx.)
  
• Combine the dry ingredients, and set aside.
• Combine the buttermilk, coffee, and vanilla and set aside.
• Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy and creamed. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
• Add the flour and milk mixtures in alternating batches, beginning and ending with the flour. Combine cream cheese, powder sugar and vanilla extract; mix until smooth and set aside.
  
• Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan 1/2 way; top with 1 tsp. cream cheese mixture; add 1 maraschino cherry and press gently. Bake for 18 - 20 minutes.
  
• Cool completely.
  
• Dust with powder sugar or top with whipped cream and seasonal fresh fruit(optional)
  

SLOW COOKED PORK, MASHED POTATO WITH LIGHT GRAVY AND CAESAR SALAD