Lasagna Roll Ups

1/4 Lb. Ground Beef
2 Tablespoons Chopped Onion
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 (16 oz.) Can Crushed Tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Dash Cayenne Pepper (optional)
1 1/3 C. Small-Curd Cottage Cheese, drained
1/4 C. Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Egg, lightly beaten
1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Parsley
1/ teaspoon Onion Powder
6 Lasagna Noodles, Cooked & Drained
1/2 C. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

In a skillet, cook the beef, onion & garlic until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, salt, oregano and cayenne; simmer for 10 minutes. Spoon half of the meat sauce into a greased 9 inch square baking dish, combine cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and onion powder; spread 1/4 cupful on each noodle. Carefully roll up and place seam side down over meat sauce. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover & bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Chewy Brownie Cookies

2/3 C. Shortening
1 1/2 C. Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Water
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 Eggs
1 1/2 C. All-Purpose Flour
1/3 C. Unsweetened Baking Cocoa
1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 C. Chocolate Chips

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine the shortening, brown sugar, water and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Beat eggs into creamed mixture. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; misx into creamed mixture at low sped until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop rounded measuring tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake one baking sheet at a time at 375 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until cookies are set. Cookies will appear soft and moist ( do not overbake!!!) . Cool on a baking sheet for 2 minutes. Place sheets of foil on counter top. Remove cookies to foil and cool completely. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Marinated Chicken Wings

1/2 C. Soy Sauce
1/4 C. White Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Dash of Ginger
Garlic Powder, to taste
2 Lbs. Chicken Wings

Marinate overnight in a large pan or bowl with a cover. Cut chicken wings at the joints; throw away the tips. Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour on lightly greased cookie sheet with sides. Turn over after 1/2 hour. For approximately 2 lbs or less of wings, triple the recipe if using 3/4 lbs of wings.

Pizza Snacks

1 Lb. Cream Cheese
1 Lb. Pork Sausage (med. or hot)
1 Lb. Velveeta Cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 Loaves Party Rye

Brown meat. Drain off fat; put back in pan and add cheese and seasonings, mix well. Cool. Spread on party rye. If you make ahead, spread on cookie sheet and freeze. When frozen, put in freezer package then small container. When ready to use, bake at 500 degrees until brown. Makes about 50 or so.

Easy Parmesan Puffs

Mayonnaise
Parmesan Cheese, grated
Chopped onion (optional)
Sliced Bread
Paprika

Mix equal parts of mayo and grated parmesan; add chopped onion or onion flakes and set aside. Trim crusts from bread slices and cut slices into triangles or cut bread into designs with cookie cutters. Spread parmesan mixture liberally onto the bread. Sprinkle some more onion flakes and a dash of paprika on top of each. Broil approximately 6 minutes. Mixture will puff slightly when ready to serve.

Quesadillas

2 C. Shredded, Cooked Chicken
1 Pkg. Taco Seasoning
3/4 C. Water
1 Can Refried Beans
1 C. Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 C. Onion
4 Flour Tortillas
4 Tablespoons Oil

In a skillet, mix chicken, seasoning, and water; boil. Turn to lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in beans. On 1/2 side of the tortilla, spread 1/4 of the mixture. Fold in 1/2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Quickly fry folded tortillas on each side. Cut each in quarters, serve with salsa, sour cream and or guacamole, if desired.

Million Dollar Fudge

4 1/2 C. Sugar
1 (13 oz.) Can canned milk
1/4 teaspoon Salt
12 Oz. Chocolate Chips
12 oz. Chocolate Bar (Hershey's)
1 pt. Marshmallow Cream
2 C. Nuts
4 Tablespoons Margarine
1 teaspoon Vanilla

Stir sugar and milk in pan. Boil for 6 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients until melted. Pour into greased dish to cool and cut into bars.