Root Beer Float Cake

White Cake Mix
2 1/4c. root beer, chilled and divided
1/4 c. oil
2 eggs
1 env. whipped topping mix

In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1-1/4 cups root beer, oil and eggs; beat until well blended. Pour into a greased 13"X9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes; cool completely. In a medium bowl, combine remaining root beer and whipped topping mix; beat until soft peaks form. Frost cake. Makes 15 servings.

Now Public

I hope its ok with everyone, I went ahead and made the blog public from the responses I've gotten.

not Italian meatballs

I don't have a written recipe for meatballs, but here is my closest estimate:

Meatballs

2 eggs, beaten
1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 cup rolled oats
salt and pepper to taste (haha! I made these just the right amount of salty by luck. Maybe 1 tsp.?)
1 to 2 Tb. parsley
Mix everything together and roll into little balls. Use more eggs for more oats, and fewer eggs for fewer oats. Fry in a skillet on medium heat for about twenty minutes, turning as necessary. Serve over rice.

Zucchini

1 or two zucchini or summer squash, sliced thin
salt and pepper to taste
2 or 3 Tb. butter (or olive oil)

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced zucchini and fry for about 15 minutes or until zucchini is tender and browned.

Yeah, I think that's the first recipe I've shared! So simple... I usually don't take pictures of my food, and Jonathan usually cooks for me. I'll post again when I cook again!

--Ammie

Public or Private??

I noticed when I changed the background that it took all of the contributor's names off, which made me wonder if everyone wanted this blog private still or if you would like it public so your friends and family can access it if they wanted- now that you can't click on the names of the contributors (for those worried about that).

Anyway, if anyone has any thoughts let me know.

Baked Potato Salad

6 to 8 potatoes, cooked and cubed
1/2 to 1 lb bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 c. shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/2 onion, chopped
1 c. mayonnaise-type salad dressing

Combine potatoes, bacon, half the cheese, onion and enough salad dressing to moisten; mix well. Spread into a greased 9"X9" baking pan; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly, about 30 to 35 minutes. Serves 8 to 10.

Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Shells

This recipe is from the sister's cafe blog. For a picture go here
I made half of this recipe, and in the future I think I'll skip the chicken and just add more spinach

44 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (That’s about one and one-half 12-oz boxes)
2 c chopped cooked chicken
2 c fresh chopped spinach
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15oz) container ricotta cheese
2 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (5oz) package shredded Parmesan cheese (about 1 2/3 c.)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 Tb dried parsley flakes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (26oz) jar prepared spaghetti sauce (any variety)

Cook shells according to package directions (be sure to stir every once in awhile so they don't stick to the bottom of the pan and tear apart); drain and set aside.Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease 2 13x9x2inch baking dishes.In a large bowl, combine chicken and all the rest of the ingredients except mozzarella and spaghetti sauce. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella. Spoon into shells. Spread half of spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dishes. Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce. Cover tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella. Bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.Makes 8-10 servings.

Submitted by Dalyce

Stuffed French Toast

from Cooks Country Cookbook

We love this recipe!

6 oz cream cheese, softened
3 T sugar
¼ tsp cinnamon
8 slices hearty white sandwhich bread (slices 5x4”)
1 egg
1 c cold water
½ c flour
1 tsp vanilla
4 T butter
Maple syrup

Combine cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon, then spread on 4 slices of bread. Top with remaining bread slices and sandwhich.
Combine egg, water, flour, and vanilla in a shallow pie plate. Melt 2 T butter over medium heat.
Dip both sides of sandwhiches in the batter and cook until deep golden brown on both sides. Cut into triangles and serve immediately with syrup. Top with powdered sugar if desired.

submitted by Dalyce