Deana’s Corn Flakes Drops

Break up toffee bars.

Melt 1st three ingredients together and then add cornflakes.

Usually double the recipe

Bruschetta

Mix ingredients in bowl. Cut baguette into 1-inch slices. Spread over bread and bake for 15 minutes.

Christmas Ribbon Squares

Combine crushed vanilla wafers and butter, press into a 13 by 9 inch pan.

Bake at 350 °F for 10 minutes. Cool.

Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.  Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.

Combine flour, cocoa, soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop onto un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 °F for 8 to 9 minutes.

Do not over bake; cookies will be soft. They will puff while baking and flatten while cooling.

Italian Bread Wedges

Bread:

Mix all  bread ingredients in a large bowl. Knead in 1/2 cup flour if needed. Form a ball. Cover and let rise for 30minutes.

Punch down and spread on a pizza pan.

Topping:

Brush Italian dressing on dough. Mix spices together and sprinkle evenly on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.

Bake at 400 -425 °F (215 °C) for 15 min.

Cut into wedges and serve.

Best Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Cream the sugars and margarine together.Add eggs, vanilla and milk.

Stir in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.

Drop onto well greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 °F until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Makes about 5 dozen.

Popcorn cake

Melt sugar, syrup and butter in pot until it comes to a rolling boil(approx.5-7 min)

Add vanilla and salt and stir.

Pour over popcorn and mix.

Press into a buttered pan and serve.

Chicken & Baked Brie Ciabatta

Makes 4 Chicken and Baked Brie Ciabatta Sandwiches

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes

Preheat oven to 375 °F.
Place the split rolls on a baking sheet, cut side up.
On the top half spread the fig jam.
On bottom half; spread the mayo, top with the spinach, then with the chicken breast.
Season with salt and pepper, and top the chicken with the Brie slices.
Put in the oven for a few minutes, until the Brie begins to melt and the roll is warmed. Press the halves together and serve.

Note: You can add the spinach to the sandwiches after they are backed if desired.