California Rumaki

December 28, 2002


1 1/2 lb.raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 small bottle chili sauce
1 T. bottled garlic
12 slices bacon, half cooked, still soft

Combine shrimp with chili sauce in a bowl. Add garlic, Cover and marinate several hours. Cut bacon slices in half and wrap and wrap a half around each shrimp. Secure with a toothpick. Broil several minutes on each side until bacon is done and crisp. Great outside on a hibachi! Makes 24

Watching Ugly Betty, cloudy, Thursday

a baby chinchilla

The longest football pass on record is 98 yards by Steve O'Neal of the New York Jets on September 21, 1969.

Seattle Salmon Dip

December 13. 2003


1 squat can salmon
1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. instant onion
2 t. horseradish
dash liquid smoke
1/4 c. chopped pecans
2 T. parsley flakes

Drain and flake salmon with a fork. Save pecans and parsley for last. Blend salmon with remaining ingredients. Wrap and chill overnight. Before serving, roll in pecans and parsley. Serve with pita chips or crackers.

Saturday 7" snow watching Spongebob Squarepants

baby reindeer

The ancient Celts played a version of football, using a skull from a rival.

Bean Dip with Cheese

August 27, 2003


1 T. oleo
1 onion, chopped in chunks
1 can baked beans, regular flavor
8 uz. Swiss Cheese cubes
1 loaf day old french bread, cubes and lightly toasted
1/2 t. cayenne pepper, optional

Cook onion in oleo until tender, using a saucepan. Mash beans to desired consistency and add to onion with cayenne.. Heat thru. Serve with bread cubes. Makes 3 1.2 cups.

I don't recommend using baked beans with bacon or brown sugar as it takes away the bean taste.

94* Wednesday, watching Judge Judy

Pepperoni Rolls

April 23, 2003

1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed and risen to double sized

1 1/2 t. Mexican oregano

4 oz. chopped pepperoni

4 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese

Parmesan cheese

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 12" x 18 " rectangle. Sprinkle on oregano. Add pepperoni and cheddar cheese. Roll up into a jelly roll and cut into 12 slices. Place on a 9" x 13" sprayed  pan.Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let double in size. Remove wrap and bake 18 minutes at 350*

Wednesday rainy 64* watching "Judge Judy."

Anagram;  slot machines....cash lost in me

Italian Dip

October 6, 2009

1 c. light Miracle Whip

1 c. sour cream or plain yogurt

1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix

1/4 c. each; red and green bell peppers, diced

Mix well and chill until serving. Serve with pita chips or veggies. Makes 2 1/4 cups

Watching "Good Morning America." on this Tuesday and breezy day.

Mushroom Fondue

January 20, 2009

1 1/2 lb. fresh medium large mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
5 T. butter
3 T. flour
1 1/4 c. hot water
1 T. instant beef bouillon
1/2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. sour cream with chives
1/4 c. chives, fresh or dried

In a large skillet,  cook mushrooms with garlic in 3 T. butter until tender, remove. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, stir in flour. Add water and bouillon and stir until dissolved and thickens. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream. Add mushrooms and chives. Put in a fondue pot and use long toothpicks to serve..
Serves about 5.

It's Tuesday, 53* and watching Barack Obama Inauguration. I like him!

Abdicate: v. To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.

Chili Rellano Squares

January 8, 2008

3 c. Kraft Monterrey Jack  cheese

1 1/2 c, shredded cheddar cheese

2 small cans green chile's, drained and chopped

2 eggs

2 T. milk

1 T. flour

Put 1/2 of both cheeses in a greased 8" square baking pan. Sprinkle with chilies and rest of cheeses. In a bowl, combine milk,beaten eggs and flour. Pour over cheese. Bake 30 minutes at 375* Cool and cut into squares. Serves 5

Cloudy and cold, Tuesday, watching Martha Stewart.

Remember, God hears knee mail.

Ham Stuffed Mushrooms

June 9, 2007


24 large fresh mushrooms
3 green onions, chopped
1 T. oleo
2 t. flour
1/4 t. dried savory, crushed
1/2 c. cooked diced ham
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs, any flavor
2 T. Parmesan cheese

Wash and drain mushrooms. Remove stems, reserve caps. Chop stems to make one cup. Cook stems in oleo with green onions until tender. Stir in flour, seasoning and 2 T. water. Cook and stir until thickened, stir
 in ham and Parmesan cheese. Fill caps with the mixture and place mushrooms in a rectangle baking pan. Top with bread crumbs. Bake @350* for 15 minutes.

76* Wednesday, watching American Idol and finding out that Greensburg, Kansas just got hit with a major tornado.

Evening news starts off with "Good Evening." Then for 30 minutes, tells you why it isn't

Shrimp Brunch Spread

November 18, 2001


1 3oz. pkg. cream cheese, room temp.
2 T. Miracle Whip
1 T. ketchup

1 t. mustard

1/2 t. fennel seed
dash garlic powder
1/4 c. celery, minced
1 t. onion, minced
1 4 1/2oz. can shrimp, drained and chopped
1/4 c. cucumber, chopped

In a mixing bowl, stir together cream cheese and Miracle Whip, stir in remaining ingredients and nix well.
Put on Melba Rounds and garnish with shrimp. Makes 1 1/4 cups.

Sunday, rainy 58*, listening to the Weather Station.

We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

Buffet Dip

December 11, 2008

1 clove garlic
1/4 c. ketchup, spicy flavor
3/4 c. sour cream
1 t. horseradish
salt1/4 t. Tabasco

Rub bowl with the garlic clove. Combine ingredients and blend well. Chill. Makes 1/2 cup.

A sunny 17* and our first snow. "Ugly Betty" is on.

Do no argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.