Grandma's Frozen Banana Split Dessert

Grandma loves watching the food channels almost as much as the westerns. This dessert really caught her attention. She even did her best to write down the recipe. She loves cooking and trying new things so she made sure to have all the necessary ingredients the next time family came to visit. Deanna helped her put it all together and it was as yummy as it looked. Grandma insisted on making it again when she went to Deanna's for her birthdaay. It was even better and everyone loved it.

Thayne's Birthday Pie

Thayne's birthday was on Saturday. The same day as Carries reception. It was crazy and so I didn't get a cake made for him. I thought we could wait until Monday (my day off).

I made a chocolate cake for Thayne while he was at work. Sally saw me get it out of the oven and said, "WOW! YUMMY!) I told her that she couldn't eat it and that it was hot. She looked so sad. She then went and got her high chair and pushed it close to the stove. I reminded her not to touch. Her eyes were so big and she just sat there staring at the cake. I left the room for a SECOND all to find my little angel covered in cake. Not only was it all over her, but all over the floor. She knew I was coming back, so she went running. I about died laughing. It really was funny. Poor Thayne I thought.

I wanted to do something for him, but I didn't have the stuff to make another cake. I had seen this recipe on a blog called jamiecooksitup. I new I had the stuff to make so I did. It was awesome. Thayne's birthday was saved! I made it again for Brittney. She had seen it too on the blog and wanted to try it. It was so easy to make. Hope you try it!

(I used crushed oreos instead of chocolate chips)

Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Pie
http://www.jamiecooksitup.blogspot.com/

Time: 15 minutes prep + 4 hours to freeze

Yield: 1 nine inch pie Recipe adapted from Mary Erhart45 Oreo Cookies (about three sleeves)

4 T melted butter1 half gallon Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, softened

1 C hot fudge1/2

an 8 oz container Cool Whip

Mini Chocolate Chips (optional)

***Note: You'll want to let your ice cream hang out on the counter for about 15 minutes before making the pie.

1. Put 30 of your Oreo Cookies in a small food processor. Grind them up into fine crumbs and pour them into a small mixing bowl.

2. Pour the melted butter into the crumbs and stir to combine.

3. Press the crumbs into a Deep 9 inch pie plate. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the crumbs evenly into the pie plate.

4. Put the remaining Oreo Cookies into the food processor. Grind them just for a few seconds. You just want them to be coarsely chopped here, not smashed to smithereens. Unless you like crumbs in your ice cream. If so, be my guest. Smash the heck out of them.

5. Scoop your softened ice cream into a large mixing bowl. Add your chopped (or smashed to smithereens) Oreos to the ice cream and fold them in.

6. Spread the ice cream out evenly over your tasty crust.

7. Carefully spoon the hot fudge onto the ice cream and spread it around. Yum. Why isn't there any of this pie left in my freezer!? Darn kids. Ate every last crumb in 24 hours.

8. Spread the cool whip on over the top of the fudge.

9. Wrap that bad boy up with some plastic wrap and get it into the freezer. Let it remain there for at least 4 hours.

10. Take the pie out of the freezer about 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips, if you so desire. Then....slice it up....serve it up...put your feet up....and enjoy! You deserve it!

(Jenni) Chicken Normandy

This is one of the last recipes I made with Grandma Sarah before she died. I have had it written down forever, but I just made if for the first time. One thing about grandma, she was an awesome cook. I think both of my grandmothers were/are actually! This is a great freezer meal and simple to make. Let me know if you try it.

Chicken Normandy

Ingredients
1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 
  TOPPING:
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• In a bowl, combine the first three ingredients. Spread half into greased 3-qt. baking dish.
• In a bowl, combine the chicken, onion, celery, mayonnaise and salt. Spoon over stuffing; sprinkle with reserved stuffing mixture. Whisk the eggs and milk; pour over top. Spread with soup.
• Bake at 325° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 10 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 12 servings.

To freeze……..do everything except the soup and cheese. An hour before cooking, remove from freezer and poor soup over the top and bake 325 for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese the last 10 minutes.

(Jenni) Chicken Pot Pie Freezer Meal

My friend made this chicken pot pie as one of our freezer meals. It was so good! I thought I would share it for Valentines because of the cute little hearts! This made two meals for our family! It feels you right up. My friend is an awesome cook even if she doesn't think so.

4 C. cubed cooked chicken
4 C. frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 pkg. (16oz) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
1 can condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted
1 C. milk
1 cup sour cream
2 TBSP flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 pkg. refrigerated pie pastry

In a lg. bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Divide between two 9 in. pie pans. Roll out pastry to fit the top of each pie. Place over filling; trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top or make decorative cutouts in pastry.
Cover and freeze one potpie for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining potpie at 400 for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown.
TO USE FROZEN:
Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking. Cover edges loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425 for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350; remove the foil and bake 50-55 minutes longer or until golden brown.