Muddy Buddies

9 C Chex cereal (any variety)

1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/4 c. margarine
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2-2 c. powdered sugar

Measure cereal into large bowl. Set aside. In microwavable bowl, melt choc. chips, peanut butter, & margarine for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer, if needed. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Pour 1 c. pwd sugar into gallon size zip bag & half of cereal mixture. Shake well until coated with sugar. Repeat with other half of sugar & cereal. Spread on cookie sheet to cool. Store in airtight container. Yield: 10-11c. snack

Copycat Magnolia Banana Pudding

From: www.spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

½ C water

1 cups cold milk

1 (5.6 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix

3 cups cold heavy whipping cream

½ tsp vanilla 

1 box Nilla Wafers or mini Nilla Wafers (save out 5 or 6 to decorate the top)

4 -5 ripe bananas sliced

In a large bowl (or 13×9 inch casserole dish), whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, water and cold milk until smooth.

Add the instant vanilla pudding mix and whisk until fully combined and creamy.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) until thickened.

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream & vanilla until medium peaks form.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until light and fluffy.

In a trifle dish or large serving bowl, layer about ⅓ of the Nilla Wafers, followed by ⅓ of the sliced bananas and ⅓ of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the wafers to soften and the flavors to meld.

Garnish with extra bananas and crushed wafers just before serving.

Optional: Top with crushed wafers, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of caramel or peanut butter for extra indulgence.

Copycat Spaghetti-O's

Olive oil to coat the pan (~1 Tablespoon)

1 small shallot minced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 T oregano

Chili flakes to taste

1/4 cup tomato paste

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

16 ounces small ring pasta

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Optional: Fresh chopped basil for garnish

Copycat "Magic Shell"

https://myheavenlyrecipes.com/magic-shell-recipe/#recipe

1 C chocolate chips

2 T coconut oil

⅛ tsp salt

Add ingredients to a bowl & melt in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add additional 20 seconds at a time if needed. 

Keep refrigerated until using. Reheat until melted to reuse.  

Stabilized Whipped Cream

1 c heavy whipping cream

¼ c powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 Tbsp instant vanilla pudding mix (you can use chocolate or any flavor you want)