Muddies Buddies

This recipe is not to be confused with the lame recipe on the Chex cereal box.  This recipe comes from my daughter, Kristen.  It's soooo much better than the box recipe.  Be careful though, it's extremely addicting and very rich.

Muddies Buddies 


1 Box of Chex cereal (any kind, however, I used Rice)
2 Big scoops of Peanut Butter (it's not very scientific)
2 Cubes of Butter
1 Bag of Chocolate Chips (I used milk chocolate, however, I'm sure semi-sweet would be just as good)
1 Bag of Powdered Sugar
*Melt the peanut butter, chocolate and butter on very low heat (chocolate burns easily).
You can either heat it in a large pot and add the Chex or you can pour it over the Chex in a bowl.  I prefer to use a large pot and then stir the cereal into it so you don't waste any of the chocolate mixture.
Stir until all are covered.
*Scoop some of the Chex/Chocolate/PB mix int a large ziplock bag, cover with powerder sugar and shake.
Repeat until all covered and put in bowl for serving.

Veggie Dip (Grandpa Hammond's)

This recipe was given to me by Grandma Hammond.  It is one that Grandpa Hammond use to make.  Its really good with chips or vegetables.  Make sure you use real mayonnaise (not miracle whip).
If I've got a lot of people coming for dinner I usually double the recipe. It should be stored in the refrigerator at least overnight, however, it gets even better after a day or two.

Veggie Dip 

1 cup Sour Cream
1 cup Mayonaise
1 tablespoon Minced Onions (dry)
1 tablespoon Parsley Flakes
1 teaspoon Dill Weed
1 teaspoon Bon Appetit (located in the spice section at the grocery store)

Mix well.

Yogurt Salad (Grandma Hammond's)

This recipe is from Grandma Hammond. It was always a favorite at G'ma Hammond's house and now it is a favorite at our home also.

Yogurt Salad

3 containers strawberry yogurt (6oz size)

1/4 cup sugar

1 large can fruit cocktail (drained)

2 cups miniature marshmallows

3 or 4 bananas (sliced)

2 cartons cool whip (small)

Blend sugar and yogurt with other ingredients. Fold in cool whip.

Put in a glass pan (just because the plastic ones crack when you try and cut it when it's frozen).

Just before serving, let thaw slightly and then cut and serve.

Acini Di Pepe Pasta

My mother started making this when I was growing up, I always enjoyed it even though it was kind of "different". I don't like the way some people call it "Frog Eye Salad", that just doesn't sound very appetizing. This is one of those recipes that at first people, especially teenagers, say "eewww....no thanks"., but then they taste it and love it.

I always use more marshmallows than the recipe calls for and I never put nuts in it.

Acini Di Pepe Pasta Salad

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon flour

1 teaspoon butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg

3/4 teaspoon lemon juice

1 cup pineapple juice (reserved from pineapple tidbits)

1 cup acini di pepe pasta (uncooked)

1 cup drained pineapple tidbits

1 can mandarin oranges

12 ounces Cool Whip

1/2 cup miniature marshmallows.

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Stir the sugar, flour, salt, egg, butter, lemon juice and pineapple juice in a saucepan until it comes to a boil. Cool. (It will thicken as it cools).

Boil acini di pepe in water about 10 minutes.

Drain, rinse in cold water. Dry

When all liquid is removed, add cooled mixture.

Refrigerate overnight.

Add Cool Whip, drained mandarin oranges, drained pineapple and marshmallows.

Chill and enjoy...