Garlic Bread Seasoning

From:  www.ourbestbites.com

1/2 c. powdered Parmesan cheese

2 tsp. Kosher salt

2 Tbsp. garlic powder

2 tsp. oregano

2 tsp. basil

2 tsp. marjoram

2 tsp. parsley

1. Combine ingredients in a jar (preferably one with a sprinkle top) and shake.
2. Sprinkle on top of breadsticks or combine 1 1/2 Tbsp. seasoning with 1/2 c. of softened real butter and spread on a loaf of French bread (cut in 1/2 lengthwise). Wrap in foil and bake at 375 until butter’s melted. If you want, you could also pop it open-faced under the broiler for a few minutes so it gets brownish and crispy.

Cream Cheese Frosting

From: Katie Duncombe

2 sticks of butter; softened
1 (8oz) block of cream cheese; softened
4 tsps. vanilla
2 lbs. (1 bag) of powdered sugar

Blend cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
Add vanilla; mix well
Slowly add powdered sugar until well blended; about 1 cup at a time

Brownie Bites with Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting

From:  www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

Brownie Bites

1 boxed brownie mix (I think chocolate cupcakes would be yummy too)

1 cup Reeses Peanut Butter chips (optional)

Peanut Butter Frosting

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup creamy peanut butter

3 tablespoons milk, or as needed

2 cups confectioners' sugar

1. Make brownie mix according to package directions. Add peanut butter chips if desired. 
2. Pour into paper lined mini muffin pans filling each cup about 3/4 full. 
3. Bake 14-18 minutes at 350 degrees or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool.

• Place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl, and beat with an electric mixer. 
• Gradually mix in the sugar, and when it starts to get thick, incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar is mixed in and the frosting is thick and spreadable. 
• Beat for at least 3 minutes for it to get good and fluffy. Frost brownie bites with frosting.

BBQ Bacon Meatball Sliders

24 frozen meatballs
Favorite BBQ sauce
24 small slices of cheddar cheese
Bacon; cooked and cut in thirds
8 gourmet hot dog buns; cut into thirds
2 T. butter

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Cook meatballs according to directions; place in heated bbq sauce
3. Place one meatball, a slice a cheese, and piece of bacon on each 1/3 of hot dog bun
4. Line a 9x13 pan with foil and brush tops with melted butter.
5. Toast sliders for 8-10 minutes; watch closely!!

Created recipe for 2011 Superbowl!!

Becky Higgins’ Garlic Chicken Farfalle

From: www.kevinandamanda.com

16 oz. Farfalle pasta  (add 1 T. of salt to boiling water)
1 c. heavy whipping cream
3-4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed OR garlic salt (I do a spoonful of crushed garlic)
1 tsp. pepper (or less, do what you think you will like)
1/2 c. butter
1 lb. bacon, crumpled (DON'T skimp!!)
1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
1 (12 oz) Lawry’s mesquite marinade with lime juice

1. Crock pot chicken and bottle of marinade on low for 6 hours.
2. Pull marinated chicken out of the juices, allow to cool a little bit, and shred (I pull it apart). Set this aside. 
3. About a half-hour before serving, boil the pasta in salted water.
4. In a small saucepan, melt butter, add garlic, whipping cream, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and crumpled bacon. 
5. Whisk together on low heat for 3-4 minutes. 
6. In a large bowl, pour over cooked, drained pasta, add chicken and stir through. 
7. Sprinkle a little bit more shredded Parmesan cheese on top.

Bacon Cheeseburger Chicken

From: www.kevinandamanda.com

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, split
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 lb bacon (or bacon bits)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil & butter over medium-high heat.
Add chicken breasts, and saute 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned.
Place browned chicken breasts in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Cover with teriyaki sauce and dressing.
Sprinkle with cheese and top with bacon bits.
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Dani's Double Chip Oatmeal-Walnut Cookies

From:  Danielle Butterfield

1 c. butter
1 c. shortening
2 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
5 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. (quick) oatmeal
1 c. semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 pkg. butterscotch chips

1. Mix butter and shortening then add sugars and cream them together.
2. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. Then add dry ingredients in order.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes

Makes about 3 dozen medium size cookies