S'mores Brownies

1 pkg. brownie mix
1 pkg. chocolate frosting
1 C graham cracker crumbs
1 pkg. miniature marshmallows

Prepare brownies as directed on package. Let stand to cool. Mix graham cracker crumbs into frosting. Frost cooled brownies. Cover with miniature marshmallows. Broil briefly until marshmallows are golden brown.

Notes:
It does not take very long to toast the marshmallows, so don't even turn away from the oven. I believe it took less than 2 minutes. The first time we tried this we totally burned the marshmallows, but were able to scrape them off and try again without ruining the brownies.

Fruit Pizza

2 pkgs. cream cheese
1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar (or to taste)
Assorted fruit suggestions: Kiwi, strawberries, mandarin oranges, bananas, black or blue berries

Spread cookie dough over pizza pan. Cook the crust as directed on wrapper. In a bowl, microwave cream cheese until soft. Add vanilla and sugar. Spread cream cheese mixture on top of cooled cookie. Cut and lay fruit in circles. Serve immediately.

Notes:
I use a 12-in round pizza pan designed for cookie pizza, but you could use a small cookie sheet with sides too. I prefer not to place the fruit in circles, but to arrange it randomly like a a normal pizza.

Peanut Butter Krispie Brownies

1 Boxed brownie mix
1 C Chocolate Chips
1/2 C Peanut Butter
1 C Crisp Rice Cereal

Prepare brownies as directed on box. Let stand to cool. Melt chocolate chips in microwave. Mix peanut butter and cereal into chocolate. Spread over cooled brownies.

Notes:
The measurements on the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and cereal can be tweaked to suit your own taste. I think this is the most delicious way ever to make brownies!

Tangy Broccoli Salad

3/4 C Salad Dressing, Light
2 T Sugar
2 T Vinegar
1 Bunch of broccoli, cut into florets(6 cups)
6 Slices of bacon, crisply cook, drained and crumbled
1 Small red onion, chopped

Mix dressing, sugar, and vinegar in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes:
Super easy, quick and delicious! Great to take to summer get-togethers! I found that one bunch of broccoli wasn't quite enough and used almost two whole bunches. I think it depends on the size of the bunch though.

Chicken Lasagna

2 C(16 oz.) cottage cheese
1 Package(3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
4 C cubed cooked chicken
1 Can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 Can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2/3 C milk
1/2 C chopped 1/2 tsp salt
6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 package(6 oz.) stuffing mix
1/2 C butter, melted


In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and cream cheese. In a large bowl, combine chicken, soups, milk and onion. Spread half of chicken mixture into 13-in x 9-in baking dish. Top with three noodles. Spread with half of cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Toss stuffing mix with butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes:
Really needs to stand before being served or is a bit runny. Reheats very well.