FIVE INGREDIENTS FRIDAY!!!

I have to tell you, I've really been enjoying all these Five Ingredient Fridays and the other recipe memes....I'm getting a really good collection built up....who needs a cookbook when I have all these wonderful ladies giving me tried and tested yummy dishes???

For more great recipes, go on over to Overwhelmed with Joy.

My recipe today is actually for a kid's treat. It's one I've made before for Jasmine's classmates, and the kids like showing off their Cookies on a Stick!!!!

Cookies On A Stick

1 package (18 ounces) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough or dough from one batch Original NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Chocolate Chip Cookies (NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 6-ounce package recipe)
8 flat wooden sticks
Decorator icing (optional)
Candies (optional)
Melted chocolate (optional)

PREHEAT oven to 375ƒ F.
SHAPE cookie dough into eight 2-inch balls. Place four balls at a time onto ungreased baking sheet. Insert wooden sticks into each ball to resemble a lollipop; flatten dough slightly.
BAKE for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges are crisp. Cool on baking sheet for 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
DECORATE as desired. Tie ribbons around sticks and give as a bunch.

FIVE INGREDIENTS FRIDAY!!!

After collecting all those yummy slow cooker recipes yesterday, you would have thought I had enough of recipes and cooking for a while, but NOPE, I'm back and ready for more LOL

Overwhelmed with Joy hosts this wonderful feature every friday, so come and play along with us, all you need is a recipe that has 5 ingredients, post it for everyone to see, and then add your name to Mr Linky at her site :) See??? Easy :)

Chicken Gumbo

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 3/4-inch slices
1 bag (16 ounces) BIRDS EYE frozen Farm Fresh Mixtures Broccoli, Corn and Red Peppers
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water

Heat oil in large saucepan over high heat. Add chicken and sausage; cook until browned, about 8 minutes.

Add vegetables, tomatoes and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.

FIVE INGREDIENTS FRIDAY!!! Sep. 8th

Time for another Five Ingredients Friday, is there anything more exciting than the anticipation of gathering tons more recipes??? Is it just me??? I love cooking and cookbooks so this is just perfect.
Quick, head on over to Overwhelmed with Joy and add your name to the list.

With summer coming to an end, I'm trying to use my grill as much as possible, one thing we love are burgers, HOMEMADE burgers, so when I found this recipe I knew I had to try it. It is SO good.

Lipton Onion Burgers

1 envelope Lipton RECIPE SECRETS Onion Soup Mix
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup water


In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; shape into 8 patties.

Grill or broil until done.

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How easy is that?!?!?! And because that was a quick and easy recipe, I've decided to share more than just one. Is that ok or will I be punished? LOL

Here is a real quick dessert, it's delicious and looks great, but you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen :)

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE PUDDING PIE

1 1/2 cups strawberry, cherry or raspberry pie filling, divided
1 (6 ounce) READY CRUST Graham Cracker Pie Crust
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 (4 serving size each) packages JELL-) Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Spoon 1/2 cup fruit pie filling into crust.

Pour milk into large bowl. Add pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until smooth. (Mixture will be thick). Immediately stir in whipped topping. Spoon over pie filling in crust.

Refrigerate 3 hours or until set. Top with remaining pie filling. Garnish as desired.
Refrigerate leftovers.

FIVE INGREDIENTS FRIDAY!!! Sep. 1st

I love fridays, I just know that I'll be using my printer for all the wonderful recipes being shared around blogland.

If you don't believe me, go on over to Overwhelmed with Joy and check out the recipes that other wonderful ladies are posting. BE prepared though, I know you'll be licking your lips at the delicious dishes.

So here is mine today, another crockpot/slow cooker one. I know, I know, I share a lot of them, but especially with Fall just around the corner, my slow cooker is brought out of hiding and begins it's long months of working, at least a few times a week, if not everyday.
I found this recipe a long time ago, online, the kids love it.

Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 lb. Italian sausage
* 26 oz. jar pasta sauce
* 14 oz. can diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings, undrained
* 9 oz. pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini
* 1 cup shredded pizza cheese OR grated Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:

Cook sausage in heavy skillet over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Stir sausage frequently to break up as it cooks. Drian well and place in 4-5 quart slow cooker. Add pasta sauce and tomatoes and stir well.

Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours. Then stir in tortellini, cover again and ccook on low for 30-40 minutes until pasta is tender and heated. Sprinkle with cheese and let stand 5 minutes before serving. 4 servings

FIVE INGREDIENTS FRIDAY!!! Aug. 25th

Yay another friday, and another day to collect tons of yummy recipes from some great blogging ladies out there. If you want to play along, go visit Overwhelmed with Joy and add your name to the list.

I'm sharing another crockpot recipe, I just love my slow cooker and when summer starts coming to an end, I pull it out and get it ready for the months ahead. Nothing better than heading out for errands and returning home to a wonderful aroma :)

This is another recipe I've tried many times and it's really good.

French Dip Sandwiches

3 lb. beef bottom round roast
1 onion, cut into 1/2" slices
14 oz. can beef broth with onions
8 hoagie buns
8 slices of swiss or american cheese

Trim fat from meat and cut, if necessary, to fit into a 3 to 6-quart crockpot. In large skillet, brown meat on all sides, about 5-10 minutes. Place onions in crockpot and top with beef. Pour broth over all.

Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-4-1/2 hours, until meat is tender. Remove meat from slow cooker, cover and let stand 10-15 minutes. Remove onions from crockpot. Split and toast the hoagie buns.

Slice meat thinly and arrange the cooked beef and onions on the toasted buns, top with a slice of cheese. Pour cooking juices from crockpot into small heatproof bowls and serve alongside the sandwiches for dipping.