Chocolate Pudding Zucchini Muffins

I found this recipe on a frugal living blog. I haven't tried them yet...but I'm going to today I think. They sound delightful! Plus then I can pretend I fed my children vegetables!
* 3 eggs, beaten
* 1 c. cooking oil
* 1 1/4 c. sugar
* 1 large package chocolate instant pudding
* 2 c. grated zucchini
* 2 tsp. vanilla
*3 C. flour - you can substitute in wheat flour without it being very noticeable
* 1 tsp. soda
* 1/2 tsp. baking powder
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

1. Beat eggs, oil, sugar, pudding mix, vanilla and zucchini together.
2. Blend dry ingredients and add to zucchini mixture; mix well.
3. Scoop into greased muffin tins.
4. Bake 17-20 minutes at 350°.

** Makes 2 1/2 dozen muffins.
** You could also grease two loaf pans and bake 1 hour at 350° for Chocolate Pudding Zucchini Brea

Carrot Cookies

These are one of my husband's favorite cookies. I got the recipe from his mother.

2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup grated carrots (I have used freshly grated or cooked and mashed and can't tell a difference)
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, and carrots. Then add dry ingredients. Dough will be stiff (add a little milk if too stiff). Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Then frost with the following glaze:
Mix 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp melted butter, and 1/4 tsp grated orange ring. Add enough orange juice to desired consistency.

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Zucchini Cookies

For all of us who have massive amounts of zucchini this time of year, this is a good way to get your kids to eat it.

2 eggs beaten
2 2/3 cup sugar
1 cup oil
4 cups grated zucchini
6 cups flour
2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 small package instant vanilla pudding
chocolate chips

Cream sugar, oil, and eggs. Add pudding. Then add dry ingredients. Bake at 350degrees for 14 minutes.

Aunt Karen's Spaghetti Sauce

SPAGHETTI SAUCE
l/2 bushel ripe tomatoes (run
through Victoria strainer)
2 c. chopped celery
2 c. chopped onion
2 c. green peppers
1 bottle parsley flakes
1/2 c. cooking oil
Garlic to taste
4 Tbsp. chili powder
3 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. rosemary

2 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. basil
2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. thyme
2 tsp. sage
1 tsp. cumin
1 (32 oz.) bottle catsup
3 pkg. Schilling spaghetti sauce
mix
4 large cans tomato paste
Mix tomatoes, celery, onion, peppers, parsley flakes, cooking oil, and garlic; cook 1 hour. Add chili powder, salt, sugar, oregano, rosemary, ground allspice, basil, black pepper, thyme, sage, and cumin. Add catsup, spaghetti sauce mix, and tomato paste. Bubble for 3 hours. Stir often. Put in bottle while hot. Cold pack 5 minutes to seal. Yield: 7 to 8 quarts.

Frosty Orange Creme Layered Dessert

Frosty Orange Creme Layered Dessert
2 - 3 cups orange sherbet
1 package cream cheese
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tub (8 oz) cool whip

First, line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with foil. Spread the sherbet onto bottom of prepared pan to form even layer.Freeze 10 min.

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually add condensed milk and juice, beating until blended. Gently stir in cool whip. Pour over sherbet in pan.

Freeze 3 hours. To unmold, invert pan onto plate; remove foil.

Angel Chicken

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Cream Cheese, softened
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup sprite
1-1/2 lb. chicken tenders
1/2 lb. angel hair pasta, uncooked


BEAT cream cheese, soup, dressing and sprite with whisk until blended; pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours (or on HIGH 2 to 3 hours).

COOK pasta as directed on package about 15 min. drain. Serve topped with chicken mixture

It is also good served on french bread!

Try these....

I have stumbled across a few new cooking blogs.... LOVE THEM :)

Give'm a try, you might find something you like.

Favorite Family Recipes

Taste and Tell

My favorite: Real Mom Kitchen

Here are some from my google reader, not about food, but still pretty darn good reading:

The Sewing Friend

The Meanest Mom

Segullah Blog

If you have a favorite blog, feel free to share with us all. I love finding good things.