How is everyone? We are winding down.  Jamie has been gone all afternoon. He had an after school program and then ran home for 30 minutes and gobbled down a bowl of Spaghetti O’s and then was off again for choir practice. Matthew had swim and Sarah sat here in the family room eating popcorn, drinking hot chocolate and watching Hoarders. Looks like now, we are about to watch the latest Doctor Who:) I think it’s the season finale (here in the US).  The kids are all fed and I’m working on mine and Paul’s – Beef  Bourguignon jeux poker video gratuit

So, Paul’s a huge snacker. He loves his snackies.  I think, though, his favorite would be the tortilla chips I make him. They really are a no brainer.  About 12 years ago, I went to a Christmas party and the hostess had made her own chips. I have to say I was so impressed, even after I saw how simple it was.  Since then,  it’s what he wants between 10:30 p.m. and midnight for his snack:)  Enjoy!:)

OK, HERE’S What You Need:

Package White Tortillas

Oil

Salt

HERE’S What You Do:

Yep, that's 11:20 P.M. The things I do for my husband...

Melt your shortening in a skillet - probably about 3 inches. (I love my big black skillets;)

Blanca I guess you could use Amarillo but I use Blanca

About this many.

Cut into quarters.

This is the official "chip" basket. Yeah, I think it's probably one of those old DQ baskets from way back when. Throw some paper towel over in there.

Put a few at a time into your grease. Don't crowd. I use tongs to fry with. The first batch may take a bit longer (not TO long mind you!) than the second and third batches. Turn often You can start to feel them harden. It literally only takes less than a couple of minutes for each batch. When you take them out, make sure you let them drain really well. Nothing is worse than scalding grease pouring out onto you.... Just ask Paul:(

Salt generously and munch away:)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
• 3/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
• 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
• 3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
• 1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, cucumber, and tomato. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Serves: 8

Total Prep Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 5 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 package (10 ounces) Milk Duds
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Cover and microwave on high until chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes; stir until well blended. Stir in cereal until well coated.
In another microwave-safe bowl, combine Milk Duds and water. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute or until mixture is pourable; mix well. Stir into cereal mixture. Spread into a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. pan. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars.

Makes 24 bars

Ingredients

• 2 # apples, peeled, cored and chopped.
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Directions

Simmer apples over medium heat about 20 minutes or until very soft. Place in blender and add the other ingredients.

Dehydrate in a dehydrator or in oven.*

To dry in an oven just set temp at lowest possible setting –about 140 degress would be good. Dry until fruit feels leather like yet pliable.

This would probably best be done on parchment paper, Remove the leather while it is still warm and roll it up.

Ingredients

• 4 quarts pop corn
• 1/3 C butter or margarine
• 1/2 tsp season salt
• 1/2 tsp hickory smoked salt
• 1/3 C. grated parmesan or American cheese
• 1/3 C. bacon bits

Directions

Pour freshly popped pop corn in a large bowl. Combine butter with seasoned salt and hickory smoke salt. Pour over pop corn; toss well to coat. Spinkle with cheese and bacon bits. Toss again and serve while warm.