Monster Mash

Monster Mash 

Makes 10-12 servings 

2 (20.5 ounce)  Cans re fried black beans 

1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies drained

1 Tablespoon taco seasoning

2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese blend

tortilla chips for serving 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.
4. Spoon into prepared backing dish.
5. Bake 35-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
6. Serve with chips.

Chocolate Cake in a jar

Chocolate Cake In A Jar

Makes 5 Jars

2 Cups all purpose Flour.
2 cups Sugar.
1 teaspoon Baking soda.
1/4 teaspoon Salt.
2/3 Cup of Butter, Melted.
1/2 cup Water.
6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder.
1/2 Cup Buttermilk.
2 large Eggs beaten.
1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract.

Preheat oven 325 degrees.
Brush 5 (12oz) sterilized canning jars with melted shortening
Place Jars on a baking sheet. Set Aside
In a Large bowl, Combine Flour, Sugar, Baking Soda, and Salt.
In another bowl Combine butter, Water, and Coca powder. Wisk until smooth.
Add Butter mixture to Flour mixture whisking to combine well.
Stir in Buttermilk, eggs, and Vanilla. Wisk until smooth.
Evenly divide batter between jars, filling each jar half full.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden pic inserted in center comes out clean.
Using kitchen towels, remove one jar at a time from oven, and carefully place lid and ring on each.
Screw lids on tightly.
Cool Jars on counter top.
Once Jars have sealed, Store them in a cool place for 1 year.

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Peppermint Patty Martini - Adult Drink

Peppermint Patty Martini - Adult Drink


3/4oz Chocolate Vodka
Green creme de menthe
Ice crushed
Mini peppermint patty
Mint sprig
1/3 cup of Vanilla creamer or melted vanilla bean ice cream
Martini Glasses

1. In a Shaker with Ice, Combine 3/4oz Chocolate Vodka
2. Green Creme de menthe and 1/3 cup of Vanilla or melted vanilla bean ice cream.
3. Shake well and strain into Martini Glass.
4. Drizzle melted dark chocolate in spiral shape on top of drink if desired. 
5. Garnish with mini peppermint patty and mint sprig.
6. Serve immediately

Summertime Tea

Summertime Tea

15 min prep + Chilling
18 Serving’s (3/4 cup each)

14 Cups of Water, Divided
6 Individual black tea bags
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cups thawed frozen Orange juice concentrated
3/4 cup thawed frozen lemonade concentrated
1 cup tequila,
Optional fresh mint leaves and or lemon and lime slices

1. In large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil.
Remove from heat.
Add tea bags.
Cover and steep for 3-5 minutes
Discard tea bags

2. Stir in the Sugar, Concentrates and remaining water.
Add tequila.
Refrigerate until chilled.
Garnish with mints lemons and limes