https://sugar-n-spicegals.com/sharp-white-cheddar-mac-n-cheese/

https://www.pauladeen.com/recipe/chocolate-gooey-butter-cookies/

Nicole Garland

https://tastehungary.com/journal/hungarian-gulyas-goulash-recipe/

The recipe below is similar to my Mom's recipe for beignets: https://preppykitchen.com/beignets/

Ingredients:

• 1 chopped green bell pepper (optional)

• 1 chopped onion

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (or shredded)

• 1 can cream of chicken soup

• 1 can cream of mushroom soup

• 1 block of cream cheese

• 1 can diced tomato and green chiles (green chiles give a little kick but rotel works good too)

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 pinches garlic powder

• 2 pinches pepper

• 12 corn tortillas, torn into 1-inch pieces (I have done flour and it was good)

• 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese

• Cilantro (optional)

Step 1:

In a large skilled over medium-high heat, sauté bell pepper and onion 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken and next 9 ingredients; remove from heat.

Step 2:

Layer one-third of torn tortillas in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Like you would do a lasagna.

Step 3:

Top with one-third of chicken mixture and 2/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice.

Step 4:

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.

The best step? Add sour cream or salsa and avocado and enjoy!

Ever since moving to Pittsburgh in 2018, I have come to realize just how little-known this treat is outside of northern New England, which is why I have chosen this recipe to share. The needhams freeze well and make a great gift.

Recipe:

• 3/4 cup warm mashed potato (about 1 large potato)

• 1 tablespoon soft butter

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

• 2 cups shredded coconut

• 16 ounces of dark dipping chocolate (NOT chocolate chips) or good quality chocolate bar

  
  

  Directions:

  First, cook the peeled potatoes until tender. Mash them with a fork. Add butter, salt, vanilla, and then slowly stir in the powdered sugar, mixing it all together with an electric mixer. Add the coconut and mix throughout, and then put this mixture on a cookie sheet on top of a piece of parchment paper. Refrigerate this overnight.

• The next day, remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Cut the coconut into squares or roll into balls, then place these in the freezer.

• Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Dip the frozen balls of candy filling into the chocolate one by one until they are covered, then place on wax paper and allow them to set. Once they are set, store in an airtight container. The needhams will keep for up to one week and can be eaten cold or at room temperature.

Melissa Scranton