ORGANIZED JUNKIE FAV RECIPES

i found this blog that has all her favorite recipes in one place too----i might try them out

http://orgjunkie.com/menu-plan-monday/recipe-index

EASY PUMPKIN CUPCAKES

--from Christy M. who got it from Anne B.--

Mix together:
1 cake mix (french vanilla or white)
1/3 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 c. pumpkin puree
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 c. milk
Fill your greased muffin tins 2/3 full and bake at 350 for 10-12min

Frosting
2 c. heavy whipping cream
1 brick cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

First, whip up the heavy whipping cream with mixer until its nice and thick and fluffy and stiff. Then put the whipped cream in a different bowl. Add the cream cheese and sugar to the mixing bowl you just used and cream together until nice and smooth. Add the vanilla and mix. Now, fold in the whipping cream with a spoon until all combined. Frost the lovely cupcakes!

COWBOY CAVIAR

--from Maren-- at http://www.westsidedinnerswap.blogspot.com/

Cowboy Caviar

1 can black eyed peas (or red kidney beans), drained or rinsed
2 cans corn, drained
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 7 oz. can green chiles
1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
8 Roma tomatoes, diced
4 avocados, diced
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
1 pkg. dry Italian dressing (made without water)
1 pkg. dry Italian dressing sprinkled on top
Directions: Chop, dice, or plop all the above ingredients in a bowl. Mix together and serve with chips. It makes a lot - so mix it in a big bowl.

7 LAYER BEAN DIP

--from A Harvest of Traditions, 30th Ward Cookbook--

2 cans bean dip

3-4 avacados, mashed with 1/4 tsp salt and 2 T. lemonjuice

1 c. sour cream with 2 T. taco seasoning

1 lg can olives, chopped

3-4 tomatoes, chopped

2 (or more) c. shredded cheese

1(or more) c. chopped green onion

1st layer: spread bean dip on lg plate (9x13)

2nd layer: mix together avacado, salt, lemon juice, spread

3rd layer: mix sour cream and taco seasoning, spread

4th layer: spread chopped olives

5th layer: chopped tomatoes

6th layer: shredded cheese.

7th layer: green onions

HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT OREOS

--from Girl Who Ate Everything blog (iheartnaptime.blogspot.com)--

2 boxes Devils food cake mix

4 eggs

2/3 c. vegetable oil

Frosting:

(either buy 1 can of cream cheese frosting ) OR

1-8oz pkg cream cheese, softened

1/2 c. butter, softened (1 stick)

4 c. powdered sugar

1 tsp. peppermint extract

sprinkles or crushed candy cane for decorating

green or red food coloring

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil with a mixer. The batter will be very stiff. Pinch of pieces of batter and roll into 1 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets and flatten slightly with fingertips. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove immediately from the cookie sheets with a spatula and cool on a wire rack.

In a small glass bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter until completely blended. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and peppermint extract and mix until the icing is smooth. Color frosting green or red if desired. Spread half of the cookies with icing and top with remaining cookies.

Roll in sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or just leave them plain.

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or resealable plastic bags.

EASIEST QUICHE IN THE WORLD

--from A Harvest of Traditions- 30th Ward cookbook--

10oz cooked vegetables (corn, broccoli, or whatever)
1.5 c. grated cheese
1.5 c broken cooked bacon
2/3 c. chopped onion
1.5 c. milk
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. Bisquick

In bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and Bisquick. Then add top 4 ingredients. Pour into round baking dish; bake at 400degrees for 35 min. It forms its own crust and is delicious!

COMPANY/FUNERAL POTATOES

2c. sour cream
1/2 onion, chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 c. grated cheese
salt and pepper
3/4 c. butter, melted
2 lbs. hashbrowns (frozen work great)
crushed cornflakes

Mix all ingredients together except 1/4 c. melted butter and cornflakes. Spread in 9x13 dish. Top with cornflakes and drizzle with 1/4 c. butter. Bake 45min. at 350degrees. Can be made ahead of time and frozen.