Cake Mix Cookies

These cookies are quick and easy and you can make them with almost any cake mix. I have tried, Lemon, Chocolate, Yellow, and Birthday Cake.  Have fun

 Cake Mix Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cake mix

1 egg

1 cube of butter (1/2 cup)

Mix all ingredients, roll into a ball and place on a cookie sheet

Bake 8-9 minutes at 325 degrees Fahrenheit

BLT Pasta Salad

I first had this salad when visiting my son and daughter-in-law for my grandson's baptism. My daughter-in-law made this salad for our dinner, and I loved it. It is fresh and very flavorful. The original recipe can be found on Kelsey Nixon's Potluck Blog

BLT Pasta Salad

Yield: 8-10 servings

For the dressing:
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:
1 pound sliced bacon (approximately 16 slices) (I use thick-cut bacon)
1 pound dried short past (rotini, fusilli, or farfalle)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 10 oz)1 avocado, diced
3 oz romaine lettuce chopped
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

I typically use mezzo rigatoni because I like it better in this salad.

Prepare the salad and then prepare the dressing and mix. Chill salad for about an hour.

Easy Three-Ingredient Tomato Soup

 I received this easy three-ingredient tomato soup recipe which pairs wonderfully with a grilled cheese sandwich from my daughter. It is delicious and oh so easy.

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (I used regular butter - I prefer the Kerry butter)

1/2 large onion, cut into large wedges

1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes (This works with fresh tomatoes too)

1/1/2 cups water, of chicken or vegetable stock

1/2 or more teaspoon salt to taste

Directions:

Melt butter over medium heat

Add onion wedges, water (stock), tomatoes, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 40 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Blend the soup and then season it to taste. (You can blend with an immersion blender or in a regular blender. If you use a regular blender, do it in

small amounts and cover the top of the blender with a towel as the soup is very hot.)

Makes 2 generous servings.