Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

By Stephanie H.

2 cups chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup chopped red pepper

1 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup picante sauce

1 1/2 tsp cumin

1 can black beans, drained

18 - 6" corn tortillas

2 cups shredded monterrey jack

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

1 cup shredded lettuce

sour cream

chopped cilantro

Saute onion 5 minutes, add peppers, saute 3 minutes, add garlic saute 2 minutes, add sauce, cumin, beans and tomatoes, simmer 5 minutes. Spray 9x13 pan a layer 6 tortillas, 1 1/2 cup bean mixture, cheese and then repeat layers ending with cheese. Bake 350* for 30 minutes, covered. Uncover and Bake 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Top each serving with lettuce, tomatoes and dallop of sour cream & cilantro.

*********chicken or beef can be added to bean mixture if desired.

Orange Sauce for Crepes

By Stephanie H.

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Combine sugar, butter, corn syrup and orange juice concentrate in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve over crepes filled with ice cream. Topped with fresh fruit and whipping cream or cool whip.

Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Stephanie H.

1 cup butter/margerine

1 1/4 cups brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/4 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp salt

1 1/4 chocolate chips

Combine first four ingredients, combine next three ingredients and mix both mixtures together. Stir in chocolate chips. Bake 350 degrees for 12 minutes. ***these stay chewy longer than reguar chocolate chip cookies because of the brown sugar.

Blond Brownies w/Chocolate Chips

By Kathryn A.

2 1/4 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp vanilla
1-2 cups chocolate

Mix and spread in a greased 9x13 pan. Bake 350 degrees 30 minutes.

Oatmeal Cookies

By Amy C.

1 cup shortening (or margerine/butter)

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs***

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour

1 1/2 cup quick oats

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Beat first 5 ingredients. Then mix together next 5 ingredients. Then combine both mixtures well. Then stir in raisins if desired. Mixture will be somewhat dry.

Form into small balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 375 dgrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on pan to finish baking.

Yields: 3-4 dozen cookies.

***Use for each egg 1 tsp baking powder, 2 1/2 Tbsp water & 1 1/2 Tbsp oil.

Easy Chicken Tacos

By Kathryn A.

4 frozen chicken breasts

1 pkg taco seasoning

1 can Rotelle tomatoes

1/4 cup water

Place all ingredients into the crock pot for 4 hours on high (or all day on low). Before serving on warm tortillas, shred chicken with a fork. Top with cheese, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, etc. as desired.

Sturkey House Salad

2007 Stake Erichment

1 bag mixed greens (spring mix) 5oz

1/3 cup toasted almonds

1/2 cup sun-dried cherries

1/4 cup feta cheese (herbed kind adds extra flavor)

1/2 cup Sturkey's Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. There is a "lite" version as well.

Layer salad makings and drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Serves 4-5