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Angel Pudding Cake

1 loaf angel food cake, cut into cubes
1 pkg (4 oz.) pudding mix (your favorite flavor)
1 pkg (8 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed

Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan or glass dish with non-stick spray. Evenly arrange cake cubes in pan. Mix pudding according to package directions and spread evenly over cake cubes. Spread whipped topping evenly over pudding. Refrigerate 6 hrs. Cut into squares to serve.

This is so simple and delicious. You can make it any flavor you like just by changing the pudd...

Black Forest Cake

1 box (19 oz.) brownie mix
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
1/4 cup almond slivers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare brownie mix according to package. Divide dough in half and spread over the bottom of 2 8" round cake pans sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool completely. Place 1 brownie layer on a cake plate. Spoon half of the pie filing evenly over the top. Place the second layer over the filling and top ...

Georgia Cavier

1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 can (4 oz.) chopped black olives
3 green onions, chopped very fine

Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Fold in olives and onions.
Chill and spread on slices of party rye bread

I make this for most parties and it's always a big hit.

Interesting!

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Colored Sugar

Cookie & Cake Decoration: Keep a small amount of sugar in small glass jars, add a few drops of food coloring and shake jar. Keep several colors on hand. This is great to use when decorating cookies and cakes this Easter.

Whipped Cream

Tasty flavored whipped cream: First whip cream then add 2 tablespoons of flavored Jell-O and continue beating on slow until the whipped cream is right consistency. This makes really pretty topping for the upcoming Easter holiday.

Creamy Garlic Italian Dressing

This is so simple and so delicious you may never buy bottled dressing again.

1 cup Mayonnaise
3 Tbl. Balsamic Vinegar
3 Tbl. Olive Oil
1 Tbl. Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Dried Oregano Leaves
1 tsp. Dried Basil Leaves
1 tsp. Minced Garlic

Whisk all ingredients together. Pour into a covered container and refrigerate. Shake before using.

You can also use 2 tsp. of Italian seasonings in place of the Oregano and Basil.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

White Chocolate Pretzel Cookies

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These cookies would be great for different holidays.  You can use seasonal colored M&Ms for your chips giving the cookies a holiday color.  And of course, you can always add coconut.  This is a very simple recipe.  One that kids would even enjoy making and being creative with. You can find the full recipe by clicking on Martha's Recipe Cabinet.

Sausage Casserole (serves 10)

1 lb. sausage
1 dozen eggs, slightly scrambled
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown sausage and drain. Evenly spread sausage on a 9 x 13" casserole dish sprayed with non-stick spray. Whisk soup into eggs. Pour over sausage. Evenly sprinkle cheese over eggs. Bake 30 minutes. Serves 10

A simple inexpensive dish that will serve about 10. Great for Sunday morning Brunch. Want a different taste? Use bacon or ham. Add a can of draine...

Easy Sandwich Cookies

This is a fun cookie to make with the kids and with the holidays just around the corner they can have a great time decorating them. View the full recipe by going to Martha's Recipe Cabinet.