Mexican Rice Casserole

Mexican Rice Casserole

Casey doesn't really like it. I LOVE it. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

2 c. Uncooked Rice
4 1/4 c. Water
2 tsp. Salt

Combine these ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and let cook for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed by the rice. Yes, that is generic cooked rice. Yay.

1 c. Sour Cream
1 can Cream of Celery soup
Cheddar Cheese, to taste
Salsa, to taste

Combine these ingredients in a large bowl and add all of the cooked rice. Spread this in a casserole dish sprayed w/ non stick cooking spray and top with some remaining cheese. Bake for about 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. I love this casserole as a main dish, or it makes a great chip dip. So yummy. I love it so much, I even eat it cold!

Waffles

Waffles

• 2 cups Flour
• 2 tsp. Baking Powder
• 2 Tbl. Sugar (or more)
• 2 egg whites (whipped to stiff peaks)
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 Tbl. Lemon Zest (optional)
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 2 cups Milk
• 6 Tbl. Butter (melted)

Mix together dry ingredients. Beat egg whites until foamy and stiff peaks form. Whisk egg yolks, lemon zest, vanilla and milk together. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Gently fold in egg whites, until just incorporated, it's okay to have streak of egg whites. Cook as manufacturer directs in waffle iron. ENJOY!!!

Soft, Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies

I've decided this is probably the best place for me to keep recipes. I love to search for new ones on the internet. But, I'd like to keep track of my favorites. Starting with this one:

Soft Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 3 cups (or more) Flour
• 1 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1 package (12 oz.) Chocolate Chips

Beat butter and brown sugar until will blended. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth and fluffy, scrap down sides occasionally. Add the remaining ingredients until well incorporated. You should be able to handle the dough with your hands. Form into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a stone pan sprayed with non stick cooking spray. Press down on balls of dough. Cook in a 375 degree oven for about 6-8 minutes. Cookies should be light golden in color. Leave on pan to cool for 2-5 minutes then move to a cooling rack to finish cooling. ENJOY!!!