Mango Sticky Rice

1 cup sweet rice (get at ethnic store)
1 can coconut cream (has to be cream! also get at ethnic store)
1/2 c. white sugar
1 mango

Soak sweet rice for 1 hour. Steam for 20 minutes. Dissolve sugar in the coconut cream. Serve rice in a bowl or shallow dish and cover with coconut sauce. Top with half of a sliced mango. Makes 2 servings. Best served warm!

Broccoli Salad

2 heads broccoli
1/2 c. miracle whip
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. cidar vinegar
1/4 c. diced green onion
1/4 c. raisins
1/4 c. bacon, diced
1/4 c. chopped cashews

Mix miracle whip, sugar, and vinegar. Add everything else and toss. Best served chilled.

Zucchini Chocolate Cake

2 1/2 c. unsifted flour
1/2 c. cocoa
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 c. soft margarine
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 c. shredded zucchini
1/2 c. milk

Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and soda, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix together margarine, vanilla, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. With spoon, stif in the zucchini. Alternately stir in dry ingredients and milk into zucchini mixture. Pour into 2 greased and floured bread pans. Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool 15 minutes. Glaze with a mixture of 2 c. powdered sugar and 3 TB milk. It's best served warm!!

Nacho Chicken

1 bag (7 oz) nacho flavored chips
1 medium onion, diced
2-3 chicken breast cooked and cubed
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can diced green chilies
1 cup cheddar cheese

Coarsly crush chips. Mix in all remaining ingredients except for cheese. Top with cheese. Cover with tinfoil. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Chicken Broccoli Curry

3 chicken breast or 4-6 chicken tenderlions, cooked and cubed
2-3 heads broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
2 tsp curry powder
1/2 miracle whip
1-2 TB milk
salt and pepper to taste

Spread chicken and broccoli evenly in a 9x13 pan. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over top. Cover with tinfoil. Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes or until broccoli is no longer crunchy. Serve over rice.

Kevin's Favorite Oatmeal (Chocolate Chip or Raisin) Cookies

1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. shortening/butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs
2 TB milk
2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 c. oatmeal
2 c. chocolate chips or raisins
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Cream together brown sugar, shortening, sugar, and cinnamon. Beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to other mixture. Stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips or raisins, and nuts if desired. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 for 9-10 minutes (chewy) or 12-13 minutes (crispy). Note: I made them with craisins instead of raisins and no nuts. Amazing recipe!!