HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

2 cans cream of potato soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 package (2 lbs) frozen hash browns
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 grated parmesan cheesel

is a large bowl combine soup, sour cream and garlic salt. add potatoes and cheddar cheese. mix well. pour into a greased 13″x9″x2″ baking dish. top with parmesan cheese. bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

12-16 servings

SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES

1 cup crisco
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup molasses
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup hot coffee
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder

blend sugar and crisco. add eggs, molasses, spices and baking soda which has been mixed with hot coffee. add vinegar and beat in flour which has been sifted with salt and baking powder. stir well and drop onto cookie sheet. bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

SKEWERED GRILLED POTATOES

2 pounds red potatoes, quartered
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup miracle whip
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powdet

place potatoes and water in 2 quart casserole; cover. microwave on HIGH 12-15 minutes, stirring after 8 minutes. drain. mix remaining ingredients. stir in potatoes; cover. refrigerate 1 hour. drain, reserving salad dressing mixture. arrange potatoes on skewers. grill, covered for 4 minutes. rotate skewers; brush with reserved salad dressing mixture. continue grilling 4 more minutes.

SPINACH DIP

1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 (8 oz) container sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 package mrs grass homestyle vegetable soup mix

in medium bowl combine ingredients; mix well. chill 3 hours or overnight; stir before serving. serve with fresh veggies, crackers or bread. refrigerator leftovers.

make about 2 cups

MOCHA PUNCH

1 1/2 quarts water
1/2 cup instant chocolate drink mix
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup instant coffee granules
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
1/2 gallon chocolate ice cream
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
chocolate curls, optional

in a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. remove from heat. add drink mix, sugar and coffee; stir until dissolved. cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. about 30 minutes before serving, pour into a punch bowl. add ice cream by scoopfuls; stir until partially melted. garnish with dollops of whipped cream and chocolate curls if desired.

20-25 servings (about 5 qts)