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White Chocolate Ting-a-lings

White Chocolate Ting-a-lings

Sweet white chocolate and creamy marshmallows are melted together with crunchy chow mein noodles and salty peanuts to make a classic favorite Ting-a-lings.  Also known as haystack cookies, these tasty little mounds are the perfect combination of salty and sweet and will certainly ring the 

Taco Tot Casserole

Taco Tot Casserole

Ground beef, black beans, corn, and green chilies are mixed with cheese and taco seasoning then baked under a layer of crispy tater tots in the easy-to-make Taco Tot Casserole.  Served with avocado, tomatoes, sour cream, and pickled onions this old school style dish might 

Chocolate-on-Chocolate Frosting

Chocolate-on-Chocolate Frosting

Chocolate ganache buttercream frosting is whipped until fluffy and then topped with a dark chocolate drip glaze in this 1960’s Bakers Chocolate recipe.  Using chocolate squares instead of cocoa powder, this frosting has an unparalleled deep rich chocolate flavor.  

Coquilles St.-Jacques

Coquilles St.-Jacques

Tender bay scallops with mushrooms in a rich creamy sauce, spiced with a hint of curry under a blanket of golden bread crumbs and cheese create Coquilles St. Jacques.  This easy version of the classic French dish is a perfect way to dazzle your family and friends.  

Mashed Potatoes Gratin

Mashed Potatoes Gratin

The creamy goodness of mashed potatoes contrasted with a thin layer of crunch, makes these mashed potatoes gratin a dish to remember. Cottage cheese and sour cream give these potatoes a mild, smooth, flavor which works well with the crisp topping of sharp cheddar cheese. No gravy 

Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

Popular in grade school cafeterias throughout the Midwest during the 1960’s, the Tater Tot casserole has in my opinion, unfairly received a bad rap.  Many consider this dish nothing more than “trailer trash” food……………….. well if that’s the case……………then rent me a double-wide.