The Perfect ANYTIME Snack Blend

I enjoy making this yummy snack during Autumn. Makes a pretty table/counter display of Fall colors.

The perfect treat blend for my little grands for easy snacking at grandma’s. 

A little bit of salty and chocolate heaven!! 

Cheese Crackers 

Salted Peanuts

Cashews 

Pretzels

And a bit of sweet, makes a yummy blend:

Reese's Candy Bits

Caramel Corn

Honey-Nut Cheerios

Cocoa Puffs

M&M's -- I like lots of M&M's

Mix and add to clear jars or canisters for a pretty display! We all love this snack. 

Best Easiest Chicken Cheese Enchilada Soup

I created this easy chicken cheese enchilada soup a few years back. It has become a family favorite. 

2 cans Progresso Chicken Cheese Enchilada soup 

1 can rotel 

dice cooked chicken 

I like to add all the ingredients into a crockpot and simmer for a couple hours. Top with cheese and sour cream. Great to serve with grilled cheese sandwiches. 

 

Ravioli Lasagna

This easy lasagna is made with layers of fresh ravioli from HEB in place of traditional lasagna noodles. You’re going to love this cheesy ravioli lasagna bake. 

         

    

 

  

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion diced
• 24 ounces marinara
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 25 ounces frozen cheese ravioli
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• minced parsley for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef and onion. Brown the beef, crumbling it as it cooks. Drain the grease from the pan.
• Add the marinara sauce and garlic and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often, over low heat.
• While sauce is simmering, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
• Spoon 1/3 of the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread across the bottom.
• Top with a single layer of ravioli, ½ of the ricotta mixture, and  1/3 of the sauce. Repeat the layers, ending in marinara sauce.
• Sprinkle the top with the shredded mozzarella. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 10 minutes more.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with minced parsley.
• Let set for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

How HOT is it in TEXAS?

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At Olde Thymes Farm -- it's all about the fun! Miss Lulu never seems to be bothered by the baby goats. She continues on with her nap. 

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BEST Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars with Icing

This is the best PB Bars!! Your family will love it.

Preheat oven to 350

9x13 pan greased 1 cup melted butter

while warm add 1 1/2 cup Peanut butter

mix until melted

1 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp Salt 1 T. Vanilla 4 eggs 2 cup All purpose flour

Add PB and butter mixture

Bake 30 minutes

Cool completely then frost

Icing 1 cup confectioners sugar 1/4 cup Peanut butter 2 to 3 TB Milk 1 tsp Vanilla

Easy Homemade Hand Sanitizer

Ingredients:

1 cup of 99% isopropyl alcohol
1 tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide
1 teaspoon of 98% glycerin
¼ cup, 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of sterile distilled or boiled cold water

1. Pour the alcohol into a medium-sized container with a pouring spout.

2. Add the hydrogen peroxide.

3. Add the glycerin and stir. 

4. Measure and pour in the water.

5. Sanitize your spray bottles and pour in your hand sanitizer. 

6. Label your bottles.

Estimated ingredient cost: $10 (makes 4 cups)
Difficulty: easy