Cooking with Ellen

My mom made this recipe up to use some banana peppers at my grandparents’ house. Everyone enjoyed it very much! This would be a great way to use excess garden vegetables (I think the same stuffing would be delicious in bell peppers, tomatoes, squash, or zucchini).
Note: Adjust all measurements to number of peppers
16 banana peppers
2 [...]

My Aunt Martha Harpole sent me this simple, delicious recipe idea that is sure to be a hit with your family. You can buy Paninis at many sandwich-style restaurants, but you are sure to save money by making yours at home. The “recipe” is very simple and can be modified to fit what you [...]

You Will Need:
1 pkg dipping chocolate or chocolate chips
1 container strawberries
Waxed paper
Cookie sheet
Glass bowl
Rubber spatula
Microwave
Directions:
Wash strawberries (leave stems on) & dry VERY well. Don’t let any water stay on the strawberry, or the chocolate won’t stick. Cover a cookie sheet with waxed paper.
Microwave chocolate in a glass bowl on high for 30 seconds. Remove from [...]

Today’s recipes are fun creations with Phyllo dough, one of which I hope to make for Christmas Eve. Every year on Christmas Eve, my family enjoys heavy Hors’ de Vours before opening all the Christmas gifts from the children to the rest of the family. We enjoy coming up with new recipes to try [...]

4 ounces Unsweetened chocolate; melted
8 ounces Cream cheese; softened
1 teaspoon Vanilla
4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 dash salt
1/2 cup sliced nuts

Slowly add sugar to cream cheese, mixing well after each addition. Add in the remaining ingredients; mixing well. Spread into a greased 8-inch square pan. Chill serveral hrs; cut into squares. Granish with extra nuts, if [...]