Taco Meat

3/4 c chopped onion
1 1/2 T seasoning salt
1 1/2 T taco seasoning
2 T dry cilantro
garlic salt
1 t pepper
1 clove garlic
1/4-1/2 c water
2-3 lb meat
Cook in crock pot and shred meat after fully cooked. Add one lg can chopped tomatoes.

Chocolate Cake

1 pkg devils food cake mix
1 (5.9 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 c sour cream
1 vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 c warm water
2 c semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs and water. Stir in chocolate chips and pour batter into a well greases 12 c bundt pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and a half before inverting onto plate. Dust the cake with powered sugar or use a chocolate glaze.

Fruit Salsa/Cinnamon Chips

6 kiwis, peeled and dices
6 apples-peeled, cored, and diced
1 1/2 lb raspberries
3 lb strawberries
1/4 c plus 2 T sugar
3 T brown sugar
1/2 c and 1 T fruit preserves (any flavor)
30 flour tortillas
butter flavored cooking spray
6 cups cinnamon sugar

In a large bowl, mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. Cover and chill at least 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat one side of each tortilla with cooking spray. Cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle wedges with desired amount on cinnamon sugar. Spray again with cooking spray. Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool and serve with salsa.

Mousse Tarts

3 (1 oz) squares white baking chocolate
1 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 c sweetened condensed milk
1/4 t vanilla
6 individual graham cracker tart shells
18 fresh raspberries
6 mint sprigs

In microwave-safe bowl melt chocolate at 30% power for 2-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Cool for 1 minute, stirring several times. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream until still peaks form; set aside. In another bowl combine milk, vanilla and melted chocolate. Add half of the whipped cream and beat on low. Fold in the remaining whipped cream. Spoon into tart shells. Garnish with raspberries and mint.

Focaccia

2 3/4 c flour
1 t salt
1 t white sugar
1 T yeast
1 t garlic powder
1 t dried oregano
1 t dried thyme
1/2 t dried basil
1 pinch ground pepper
1 T vegetable oil
1 c water
2 T olive oil
1 T Parmesan cheese
1 c mozzarella

stir together flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and pepper. Mix in vegetable oil and water. When the dough has pulled together, turn onto a lightly floured surface and kneed until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place in bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Punch dough down;place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Surprise Cookies

These cookies were a big hit at home and at the baby shower I took them to. I found them on Martha Stewart's website.

Ingredients
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 unsalted butter softened
1 c sugar
1 large egg
1/2 c milk
1 t vanilla
12 large marshmallows, cut in half horizontally

Frosting
2 c powered sugar
4 T melted butter
1/4 c cocoa
1/4 c milk
1/4 t vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 375. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt;set aside.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla until well combined. Add flour mixture.
3. Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop drop balls onto ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes.
4. Remove sheets from oven and put a marshmallow cut side down on each cookie and press down. Return to oven and bake until the marshmallow begins to melt (around 2 minutes). Cool completely.
5. Spread about 1 T of frosting over each marshmallow, starting in the middle and continue outward until the marshmallow is covered.