Reese's Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients

1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons peanut butter

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.

In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Irish Cream

1 1/4 cups Irish Whiskey
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups whipping cream
2 tbsp chocolate syrup
2 tsp instant coffee
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract

Mix in blender until smooth. Store in fridge and use within a few days.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

1 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cup sugar
3 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Rind from 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 eggs, separated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 tsp cream of tarter
4 tbsp poppy seeds

Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon rind. Add in oil, egg yolks, lemon juice, and water. beat until smoother. Add poppy seeds. In a separate bowl beat cream of tater and egg whites until stiff. Gently fold egg whites into batter and pour into a 10" tube pan. Bake at 235F for 55 minutes and 350F for another 10.

Kate's Flank Steak

This is a recipe that my SIL used to make regularly... a great way to cook a less expensive cut of meat :D

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 lb flank steak

Mix together marinade in a tupperware container or ziplock bag. Add steak and refrigerate for 6-8 hours. Grill to liking, slice, and serve on buns :) Fantastic with sauteed peppers and onions.

Mexican Wedding Cake

2 cups flour
4 tbsp sugar
1 cup butter
3/4 cup ground alomonds
pinch of salt

Cream butter and sugar. Add flour and nuts and gently combine being careful not to over beat as it will toughen the cookie. Form into a log and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Slice 1/2" thick at bake at 325F until edges are a light golden brown (8-10 minutes.) Cool and dust with icing sugar.

Streusel Cake

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp flour
3 tbsp butter

Cream 1/2 cup butter, sugar, and egg. In a seperate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternating adding dry ingredients and milk to the cream mixed and mix just until combined. Pour into a greased 9" x 9" pan. Mix brown sugar, 3tbsp butter, and flour and drop by spoonfuls onto batter. Bake at 375F for 35 minutes.

Crockpot Tamale Pie

3/4 cup cornmeal
1 cup milk
1 beaten egg
1 lb cooked ground turkey
14oz jar salsa
16oz can corn, drained
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Shredded cheddar
Sour cream

Mix everything except cheese and sour cream in a crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve topped with cheese & sour cream.