Rice Pudding

 Rice Pudding

2 cups of cooked rice

1/2 cup of flour ( Self Rising)

1 & 1/2 cups of sugar

2 teaspoons of vanilla

2 egg yolks

2 cups of water

1 cup of milk

Mix together 1/2 cup of flour, 1 &1/2 cups of sugar,2 teaspoons of Vanilla, and 2 egg yolks add a little bit of water and stir until moist. Add two cups of water, and 1 cup of milk, heat until boiling and desired consistency, remove from heat and add rice.

Decongestant for sinuses

 Decongestant for sinuses

1/4 cup of lemon juice (fresh or bottled)

1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar

3 Tablespoons of honey

1/4 teaspoon of Tumeric

1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper powder.

( You can use hot sauce. But add to taste. Make it as hot as you can stand it.)

In a small saucepan, boil the juice, vinegar, and honey. When the liquid begins to boil, remove from heat and add the turmeric and hot pepper powder. Let cool.

Take two or three tablespoons as often as needed.

Hot Pepper Powder

Cari swears that this works. 

Humming Bird Food

 Humming Bird Food

1 cup of granulated sugar

1 cup of water

Bring to a boil.

Set off of heat.

Add 2 cups of ice-cold water.

Coca Cola Cake

 This cake recipe has been floating around the internet for years.  I finally took a look at it. I had to switch it up some but, I really liked it. My family loved it. I am going to give you my version here. But for the original one just google Coca-Cola cake. The original cake calls for a spread on frosting but, I prefer a pour on chocolate. I love the way it seeps into the cake and puddles up around the edges.

1 cup of room temperature coca cola

1/2 cup of oil

1 stick of butter

1/2 cup of cocoa powder

2 cups of sugar

2 cups of self-rising flour

1/2 teaspoon of salt

2 eggs

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1 bag of milk chocolate chips

Frosting

1 stick of butter

1/2 cup of cocoa powder

3 cups of powdered sugar

1/2 cup of coca-cola

In a saucepan mix coca-cola, oil, butter, and cocoa powder and bring to a boil. In another bowl mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Pour the boiling mixture over the flour mixture and beat well. Add the eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla and beat well. Pour mixture into a greased and floured 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.

While the cake is baking. Add all of the frosting ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then set aside.

When the cake is done, sprinkle chips onto the hot cake. and pour chocolate over the top.

Easy Macaroni Salad

 

I came across this recipe completely by accident. Many years ago my teenage son brought unexpected guests over at dinner time. I had only planned dinner for three people, so this left me rummaging through the fridge trying to come up with something to quickly feed five people. Luckily, I had made tacos the night before. So the leftover toppings came to my rescue!

2 Family Size boxes of Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese.

1 can of Rotel 

1 can of Black Olives ( Sliced)

1 Green Bell Pepper finely chopped.

Cook the macaroni according to the directions adding the cheese sauce. Add the Rotel, Olives, and bell pepper stir together, and serve.

You may add any other items that your family enjoys such as mushrooms, jalapenos, green onions, tomatoes, etc.