Coconut Snowballs

1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained and squished dry
1 8oz. cream cheese
abt. 3 c. coconut
Combine pineapple and cream cheese. Place coconut in shallow bowl. Using a 1 in. scoop, put 1-3 scoops of cream cheese mixture into coconut. Roll balls around until evenly coated and hold their shape. Continue until all mixture is used up! Refrigerate and enjoy!

Christmas Rainbow Salad

1 6 oz. pkg. red jello
1 can crushed pineapple, drained, reserve juice
1 3 oz. pkg. yellow jello
1 8 oz. cool whip
1 8oz. cream cheese, softened
2 c. mini marshmallows
1/2 c. mayo
1 6 oz. green jello
In 13x9 pan prepare green jello. Refrigerate to set. In large saucepan, bring to boil 1 c. pineapple juice and water, dissolve yellow jello in water, add marshmallows, stir until dissolved. With mixer beat in cream cheese, then fold in whip cream and crushed pineapple. Pour on set green layer. Return to refrigerator and set. Prepare red jello and cool in pan. When cool, pour onto set yellow layer. Return to fridge and cool to set.

Chicken Cannelloni

8 oz. pkg. manicotti shells, cooked to aldente, drain
15 oz. ricotta cheese
1 1/2 c. fresh parmesan cheese cheese, divided
1 c. grated mozz. cheese, divided
1 1/2 c. cooked, shredded, chicken breasts
2 eggs
1/2 teas. garlic salt
1/4 teas. pepper
14 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
14 oz. jar alfredo sauce
2 tbsp. parsley
2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
Preheat oven to 375 degr. Combine in bowl, ricotta cheese, 1 c. parm., chicken, 1/2 mozz. cheese, eggs, seasonings. Fill pasta shells and place in single layer in greased baking dish. Sprinkle with  half each of remaining cheese. Pour alfredo sauce crosswise over shells. Pour spaghetti sauce length wise over shells.Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 30 min. Garnish with parsley

Lemon Roll

Mix 1 angel food cake mix. Pour into parchment lined sheet cake pan. Bake 350 degr. for 20-22 min. Immediately turn out onto tea towel sprinkled with powdered sugar. roll up and let cool.
Cook 1 large lemon pudding mix according to directions on box except decrease water by 1/2 cup. (2 1/2 cups). Cool.
Whip 2 cups heavy cream with 3/4 c. powdered sugar. Fold into cooled pudding. Unroll cake and spread 1/2 of lemon pudding mix over the top. Re roll and wrap in foil. Chill and serve.

Hawaiian Meatballs

Meatballs:
1 1/2 lb 85% gr. beef, fresh ground
1/3 c. minced onion
1 1/2 teas. salt
1/4 c. milk
2/3 c. fresh bread crumbs, abt. 2 slices
1 egg
1/4 c. ground ginger
1/2 of  14 oz. crushed pineapple, drained
1/8 teas. black pepper
Sauce:
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. packed br. sugar
reserved pineapple juice
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1/3 c. apple cider vinegar, (rice vinegar is good as well)
1 c. red and green pepper, chopped
1/4 c. marichino cherries halved
1 can water chestnuts drained
Preheat oven to 450 degr. Drain pineapple, reserve juice.
Throughly mix  meat mixture. Shape into 1 in. balls and place oncookie sheet. Bake 15-20 min. or until cooked through. drain fat.
For sauce, mix cornstarch and sugar with wet ingr. in saucepan until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and boiling. Add peppers.
When meatballs are done, add add to sauce with remaining ingredients. serve over rice.

Zucchini and Ritz

4 c. sliced zucchini
1 Tbsp. minced onion
4 tbsp. butter
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. cream
1/2 teas. salt
1/4 teas. pepper
1/8 teas. Italian seasoning
1/8 teas. parsley
1 1/4 c. ritz crackers, crushed, and buttered
1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Saute squash and onion with butter until tender. Spread over bottom of pan. Combine eggs, cream, and seasonings. Pour over vegetables. Top with crackers, then cheese. Bake 350 degr. oven for 30 min.

Mealeen's Mini Meatloafs

1 pkg. onion soup mix 1/4 c. Olive oil 1/2 teas. Garlic powder 4 uncooked chicken breast halves Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine all ingredients in 1 gallon ziplock bad. Seal. Shake until chicken is evenly coated. Arrange evenly in ungraded baking pan. Bake uncovered 45 minutes or until juice runs clear. (Amazing served over a green salad.)Apple 8GB Black 4th Generation iPod Touch - MC540LL/A

Zucchini & Chili Corn Bake

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. zucchini, grated
1/2 c. chopped onion
3 eggs
3 c. cooked rice
1 can corn, drained
8 oz. can green chiles
2 c. grated cheese
1 teas. salt
In large skillet, saute onion and zucchini until soft. Remove from heat and set aside. Beat eggs in large bowl; stir in rice, corn, chilies, cheese, zucchini mixture, salt. Pour into 13x9 greased baking dish.
Bake 375 for 45-50 min. or until knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Vermicelli

1 1/2 lb. ground pork
1 lg. onion, diced
1-2 green and/or red pepper diced
1 c. celery
2 teas. garlic
2 cans diced tomatoes
Salt and Pepper to taste
8 oz. grated cheddar cheese
16 oz. box cooked vermicelli
Brown onion and pork, drain grease. Add pepper and celery, saute until veggies are tender. Add garlic, tomatoes and seasoning, simmer 1/2 hr.
In 13x9 pan, layer: sauce, noodles, cheese, sauce, noodles, cheese.
Bake 45 min. until bubbly
Garnish with Parmesan cheese

Marty's Special Mexican Casserole

2 C. cooked, shredded chicken (we like white meat)
1 can whole corn, drained
1 tbsp. minced onion
1/2 large red pepper, chopped
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 c. med. salsa
1 sm. can green chiles
Salt & Pepper to taste
Combine and set aside.
8 flour or corn tortillas, cut in strips
2 c. shredded montery jack cheese
4 large eggs
2 1/4 c. milk
In 13x9 pan spread 1/3 meat mixture along to bottom. Next- 1/2 tortillas & 1/2 cheese. Repeat layers ending with meat sauce.
Beat 4 eggs with milk and pour over whole casserole.
Bake 350 for 45 min.
Can be converted to crockpot baking - decrease milk by 1/4 cup
Garnish with extra cheese, diced tomatoes, and sour cream if desired.

Hamburger/Potato Meatballs

1 lbs. lean Gr. Beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 C. grated raw potatoes
1 C. grated raw carrots
1 teas. minced onions
1/2 c. italian bread crumbs
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingr. and form into golfball size meatballs. Place on baking sheet and brown well in 375 degree oven. Approx. 20-30 min.
Combine:
1 can cr. of mushroom soup
1 can cr. of chicken soup
1 c. sour cream
1 1/2 cans milk
Put meatballs in baking dish. Pour sauce over meatballs. Bake 350 degr. 1 hr. Serve with salad