Prophet Cookies

This is an absolute family favorite, so good even Aaron bakes it! This was given to us by my friend Tiff, and I am so glad she left a comment, because, yep, I had lost the recipe... I think they are President Gordon B. Hinckley's favorite cookie recipe. Maybe that's a myth.

• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¾ cup white sugar
•  Mix
• 2 eggs
• ½ lb. of butter/ 2 sticks
• 1Tbs. vanilla
• Mix
• 3 cups flour
• ¾ tsp. salt
• ¾ tsp. baking soda
• Mix
• 2- 2 ½ cups milk chocolate chips (preferably Giradelli )
• (1 ½ milk chips/ 1 cup butterscotch)
• Mix

Bake at 350* 10 min. then check.

These are truly heavenly. Nothing like them.

Mrs. Zink's Moist Banana Bread

This recipe has stains all over it due to how much I use it. This is in a book that my mom in law gave to me. It's the only banana bread recipe I have used and liked.

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 4 overripe bananas
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (I rarely have walnuts, so I use chocolate chips instead).

Cream sugar, eggs and shortening in large bowl. Add bananas to mixture. Beat until creamy. In separate bowl, combine baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, flour and nuts. Add dry ingredients to creamy mixture. Mix just until not lumpy. Put in greased bread pan. Bake for 60 minutes in 350 degree oven.

Taco Soup

Yet another favorite from Jennifer. This one is healthy, fast, and easy.

• 1 onion chopped
• 1 lb. ground turkey (or less)
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can water
• 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1-2 cups frozen corn

Cook the onions and ground turkey. Add the rest, and simmer. If I don't have frozen corn, I just add a can of corn.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This delicious soup was shared by my friend Deb via Facebook.  I make it a lot because the ingredients are all items I store in my pantry.

• 3-4 cans chicken broth
• 2 cans chicken
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 can diced tomatoes (or three fresh, chopped)
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can corn (I use frozen)
• 6 Tablespoons rice
• 1 Tablespoon cumin
• 1 lime, squeezed

Throw everything in a crockpot on slow for 4 hours or high if you want it done faster. Serve with lots of fresh cilantro and tortilla chips. We did not have any tortilla chips tonight, but it was still so YUMMY! Some of my fam like to grate some cheese on top...I don't like cheese so much, and trying to be healthy here!

One Hour Bread

My friend Geri has been teaching this class for ages. But I don't quite know whose recipe this originated with!

• 10 1/2 cups white flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 2 Tablespoon SAF instant yeast
• 3 Tablespoon lecithin
• 4 cups hot water

Combine first four ingredients. Make a well. Pour in lecithin into well. Add hot water. Mix 2 minutes. Adjust with water/flour as necessary. Mix 5 minutes.

Shape loaves and cover 25 minutes. Preheat oven 350. Bake 25 minutes. Can use the dough for cinnamon rolls or rolls.

The Eighty Dollar Chocolate Cake

We make this all the time. We bought this cake for $80 at a Young Women's Camp Fundraiser. Which didn't make any sense, since we were trying to raise money instead of spend it. Anyway, I could not resist it. It looked fabulous, and it was. This recipe has chocolate all over it now, it is ripped, I have lost it once, asked for it again. My friend Carolyn gave me this recipe.

• 1 box dark chocolate cake mix (I buy devil's food)
• 1 small box instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1/2 cup oil (I use olive)
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream (I use Greek yogurt)
• 2 cups (or a package) chocolate chips

Blend all ingredients except chocolate chips. Beat on high 3-4 minutes. Blend in chocolate chips.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes (until top springs back)

Can be used as a layer or sheet cake OR baked in bundt pan and glazed with icing.

(I do the bundt and use a can of chocolate frosting, nuked in microwave and drizzle over cake)

Chicken Cheese Dip

My friend Valerie brought this dip to a baby shower once. My kids LOVE it when I make this stuff. Not the healthiest, but certainly a yummy party food!

• 3-4 chicken breasts
• 1 big jar of salsa
• 2 cans cream of chicken
• 2 small cans diced green chiles
• (I add a diced jalapeno too for kicks)
• 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Throw everything but the cheese into a crockpot on low for several hours (3-4) until chicken is easily shredded. Mix in cheese towards the end to melt. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips!

Lucy's Luscious Brownies

Another by Jennifer, her mom is Lucy. YUM YUM.

• 3 cubes btter
• 3 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa

Cream together.

• 6 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 1/4 cup flour

Add.

Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.

Top with your favorite chocolate frosting recipe.

Haystacks

My kids request this meal for their birthday dinner INSTEAD of going out to a restaurant! Crazy! Comfort food for sure. This is what I usually do when I am working all day, and won't have time to cook.

• 3 chicken breasts
• 2 cans cream of chicken
• 1/2 cup water

Dump first three ingredients into a crockpot on low for 2-3 hours until chicken easily shreds.

Serve over rice. Top with veggies of your choice. We use green onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, cheese, chow mein noodles, and pineapple. Sometimes, we don't have any fresh veggies, and we just eat it with rice and a little cheese.

Lettuce Wraps

This one was served as a lunch by my friend Jennifer. I think food tastes better when someone else makes it for you.

• 1 package broccoli slaw
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 Tablespoon garlic
• 1/2 pound ground turkey (or beef or chicken)
• 4 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 3 T brown sugar

Cook onion, garlic and turkey. Add broccoli slaw, soy sauce and sugar. Cook until tender crisp.

Dipping Sauce

• 2 Tablespoon Ketchup
• 2 Teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 c water
• 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoon chili sauce

Mix together. ENJOY on lettuce leaves.

Chicken Noodle Soup

We LOVE this recipe. A friend, Camille, brought it to a Halloween Party many moons ago. My kids were in love! I lost her recipe (surprise) and she has moved, but I found a similar recipe online. The other day, Michelle had to play a soccer game in the pouring rain, and came home to a hot bowl of this yummy stuff!

• 3-4 cans chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 3/4 cups chopped onion
• 2 cans cream of chicken
• 1/4 c evaporated milk or 1/2 cup whole milk ( I just use fat free milk)
• 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken (I buy a Costco rotiserrie chicken)
• 4 cups cooked egg noodle (I buy the old fashioned noodles at Costco)

 Heat broth, add veggies, simmer until tender. Add cream of chicken and milk. Add chicken and noodles. Salt and pepper to taste.

Laura's Lemon Bars

This is a true family (and friends) favorite. My mom in law shared this recipe.

• 1 cup soft butter
• 2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Combine first three ingredients, press into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake in 350 degree oven about 15 minutes.

• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 6 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups sugar

Mix next four ingredients and pour over slightly cooled crust. Bake in 350 oven for 25 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar. Cut into small squares.

Fruity Curry Chicken Salad

I serve this a lot for lunches I am throwing, such as birthdays or visiting teaching.This particular recipe was shared by my long time visiting teaching partner Julie Ellis.

• 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (so 2 chicken breasts) cooked and diced
• 1 stalk celery diced
• 4 green onions chopped
• 1 golden delicious apple peeled cored and diced
• 1/3 c golden raisins
• 1/3 c seedless green grapes, halved
• 1/2 c chopped toasted pecans
• 1/8 t ground black pepper
• 1/2 t curry powder
• 3/4 c light mayo (or try Greek yogurt)

Combine large ingredients, then spices, chill, serve with croissants (or pita pockets for healthier fare.)

Thai Basil Chicken

Here is a family favorite I cook often. It is very simple, healthy and hearty. This was first introduced to me by Jennifer Miller.

• 1-2 bunches green onions, sliced
• 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 chicken breasts, sliced
• 1-2 Tablespoons oyster flavor sauce
• frozen green beans (as many as you would like)
• 1 package Thai basil
• 1 cup sliced cashews
• chili sauce--optional
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

Coat skillet with olive oil on high, add onions garlic, saute couple minutes, add chicken, cook. Add oyster sauce, then the rest. Serve with rice!