ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM

ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM
Very yummy!

1 - 14 oz. condensed milk
1/2 cup cocoa
2 cups heavy whip
1 cup light cream, 1/2 1/2 or whole milk
1 T vanilla
1/2 cup pecans (walnuts good too)
1 cup marshmallows

Over low heat, cook condensed milk and cocoa until smoooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool somewhat. Stir in cream and vanilla. Refrigerate in a bowl for 1/2 to an hour or more. Freeze and churn according to instructions of machine, adding nuts and marshmallows after about 20 minutes (halfway through the freezing process).

SWEET & WHITE POTATO SPEARS

SWEET & WHITE POTATO SPEARS
We tried these and all of us really liked them. I liked that you didn't peel the potatoes. Was easy prep. Went perfect with our BBQ.  Update: if using food processor use biggest blade.

Update: Good without the cheese too.  Also good with popcorn seasonings added.  Kids like to choose their own.

1 1/2# (2-3) sweet potatoes
1 1/2# (2-3) white potatoes
1/2 cup Kraft light Zesty Italian dressing
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Parsley (fresh or dried flakes)

Preheat oven to 375. Cut up potatoes into spears. Toss in Italian dressing. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet (I lined with tin foil too). Bake 30 minutes and then turn the spears. Bake another 30 minutes. Last 5 minutes sprinkle with cheese. Once out of the oven sprinkle with parsley.

SWEET POTATO FRIES
We really liked these.  Nice and crispy.
Cut sweet potatoes into sticks (did pretty thin).  Soak in water for 30+ minutes.  Toss in cornstarch.  Put on a cookie sheet that has been covered with tin foil and sprayed with oil (Pam).  Drizzle with olive oil.  Bake for 15 minutes at 425, flip and bake 5 more minutes.

CRUMB-COATED POTATO HALVES
We all really liked these. Would like to try with sweet potatoes next. Jackson had fun helping me make.
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt (didn't add)
1/8 tsp pepper
4 large potatoes, peeled and halved (I didn't peel)
2 T butter, melted
Combine bread crumbs, paprika, salt and pepper. Brush potatoes with butter (or dip) roll in crumb mix until coated. Place in a greased 9x13. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour or until tender.

OVEN FRIES
We really liked these.  Only had white potatoes would like to try with sweet potatoes.
I didn't measure anything just kinda added.  They were a little spicy might have added too much pepper and paprika.  Could also try other spices - onion or garlic.  

potatoes - cut into spears about 1" 
1 tsp oil
1 T sugar (didn't add that much - but the sugar helps it get crunchy)
1 tsp salt (used kosher)
pinch paprika

cookie sheet with tinfoil that has been sprayed with Pam.  Bake 425 for 30 min.  Can turn 1/2 way through.

PLAYDOUGH

PLAYDOUGH (cooked)

I really liked this recipe. Got kinda weird feeling after a couple of days - but I hadn't kept in a covered container. Was easy to make and play with. I did add the baby oil.

4 cups water
4 cups flour
1 cup salt
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
4 Tbsp. cream of tarter
food coloring

Combine ingredients. Cook in a big pan, sitrring constantly, until most of the moisture is absorbed. If you like you can knead in glitter for sparkly playdough when the dough cools. Store in a covered container. *This does not need to be refrigerated*

Special Note: Can add a bit of baby oil to get a softer texture and to make the playdough smell better.

SNOW DOUGH
Haven't made this yet - found in FamilyFun magazine. They said it won't dry out even after a month of being uncovered.  We got as a gift this year for Christmas from someone in our ward gingerbread playdough.  We had so much fun playing with it and it smelled wonderful.

Mix:
2 cups cornstarch
1/3 cup vegetable oil

With your fingers knead in 6T iridescent white glitter.  If the dough is too dry, add more oil one tablespoon at a time, until the dough is soft but a little crumbly.  Makes 2 cups.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

MAMA'S BEST EVER SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
I really liked this recipe - very easy! Found it in the TV Guide. Everyone liked it especially Abagail. I did more than 12 balls and would probably even make them smaller next time.

1# ground beef (uncooked)
1/2 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1 jar (1# 10 oz) Ragu Old World Style Smooth Pasta Sauce
8 oz spaghetti, cooked

Combine beef, bread crumbs and egg; shape into 12 meatballs. Bring sauce to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan. Stir in uncooked meatballs. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are done.

Serve over hot spaghetti.

MEATBALLS
Found this way to do meatballs on Pinterest.  They were so easy and we all really liked it.

Mix all together:
1# hamburger
2 eggs, beaten with 1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup panko or bread crumbs (did 1/2 panko 1/2 italian bread crumbs)
1 small onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp pepper
1/4 c minced fresh basil

Form into golf size meatballs.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes on cookie sheet that has been covered with tin foil and sprayed with Pam.