Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

This is a Knable Family favorite, usually the cake of choice for birthdays and was named "Chocolate Stuff" by Phil Spencer. YUMMY!

Mix:

1 cup flour

2 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp salt

¾ cup sugar

2 tbsp cocoa

Stir in:

½ cup milk

2 tbsp melted shortening

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Spread batter in ungreased 9x9 pan

Mix:

1 cup brown sugar

4 tbsp cocoa

1 ¾ cup hot water

Pour over batter. Bake @ 350F for 45 minutes.

Top with ReddiWip and enjoy!!!!

NOTE: This can be cooked in a slow cooker on High for 2-3 hours, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. :)

No Fuss Potato Soup

It's a good soup and fresh homemade bread day. Here is an easy recipe from my friend and neighbor, Lorene Ashford. (Note - this appears to be the same recipe as in "Taste of Home", with cheese added.)

6 cups diced, peeled potatoes
5 cups water
2 cups diced onions
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup butter
4 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
12 oz. can evaporated milk
3 Tblsp. chopped parsley
8 oz. cheddar or Colby cheese, shredded

1.  Combine all ingredients except milk, parsley, cheese in slow cooker.
2.  Cover. Cook on "high" 7-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
3.  Stir in milk and parsley. Stir in cheese until it melts. Heat through.

*Tip - top with chives or crumbled bacon. Craig likes meat so, I add sausage or ham.

Slow Cooker Rigatoni

I made this recipe for today's "Carry-In" (Christians don't believe in luck so we had to rename it...:-D) Farewell Dinner for Pastor Larry and Kim. I love this easy recipe given to me by my good friend, Lorene Ashford,- a spicy twist to baked Mostaccioli. I've edited it slightly.


Mix together:
2 - 28 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
1 lb. ground beef browned
(sliced mushrooms, and onions optional.)

16 oz. rigatoni noodles, cooked
6 oz. pepperoni slices
3 cups mozzarella cheese

1. In 4 quart slow cooker, layer half of each ingredient in order listed. (I put approximately one cup of sauce on the bottom to start.)
2. Repeat layers
3. Cover. Cook on LOW 4-5 hours.