Homemade Root Beer

A Bell favorite that is made at every Thanksgiving I have ever been to. Got to love homemade Root Beer.

5 POUNDS SUGAR

4 GALLONS WATER

5 POUNDS DRY ICE

1 BOTTLE ROOT BEER EXTRACT

IN 5 GALLON COOLER ADD WATER, SUGAR AND ROOT BEER EXTRACT. STIR WELL SO SUGAR IS DISSOLVED. CAREFULLY ADD DRY ICE. LET MIXTURE FINISH BUBBLING AND BREWING BEFORE PUTTING THE LID ON.

Megan's CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

1 HEAD OF RED CABBAGE, SHREDDED

1 CUP BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST

1/4 CUP SOY SAUCE

1 SMALL CAN WATER CHESTNUTS

1/4 CUP GREEN ONION, SLICED

1 CUP HENDRICKSON'S VINEGARETTE DRESSING

2 TEASPOONS SPLENDA

CUBE CHICKEN INTO SMALL CUBES. SAUTE' CHICKEN IN HEATED SOY SAUCE UNTIL DONE. REMOVE CHICKEN FROM HEAT AND CHILL. MIX SPLENDA & DRESSING TOGETHER. ADD ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER ONCE CHICKEN HAS CHILLED. SALAD KEEPS FOR 4-5 DAYS.

GRANDMA VIVIAN'S NO BAKE COOKIES

"When I need something chocolaty, I make this. It is so yummy! A staple in my house."- Meggan Lehnerz

1/2 CUP MILK

1/2 CUP BUTTER

2 CUPS SUGAR

3/4 CUP PEANUT BUTTER

5 TABLESPOONS COCOA

3 CUPS OATMEAL (I PREFER OLD FASHIONED 6 GRAIN OR ROLLED OATS)

1 TEASPOON VANILLA

IN LARGE PAN BRING MILK, BUTTER, AND SUGAR TO BOIL FOR 1 MINUTE, STIRING OCCASIONALLY. REMOVE PAN FROM HEAT. STIR PEANUT BUTTER INTO MIXTURE UNTIL SMOOTH. ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS AND STIR. SPOON COOKIES ONTO WAX PAPER AND LET COOL.

Megan's Awesome Sugar Cookies

I love these Sugar cookies they are sooo good. They are thick and moist. Perfect for frosting and don't brake. I love them!!

1 c butter
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 c sour cream (8 oz)
4 c flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp nutmeg (optional)
1 tsp baking powder

Mix together and refrigerate for 2 hours. Grease cookie sheet. Cut out or drop cookies on sheet. bake at 350 for 10 min. Top off with butter cream icing! (this is so much fun for Christmas and Halloween shapes)

Megan's Chicken Salad

2 boxes shell macaroni cooked and drained
4 c cooked chicken
1 c celery
1 c green pepper
1/4 c green onion
1 c mayo
1/4 c whipped cream (whipped)
1 tsp chicken bouillon
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
cut up grapes to taste
Cut chicken up into cubes or shred. Chop us celery, pepper, and onion. Mix all ingredients together. If its a little dry add more mayo or some milk

Megan's Orange Glaze Cake

Yellow Cake Mix
Lemon Instant pudding
4 eggs
1 1/2 c milk
1/2 c butter
Mix all ingredients. Grease and flour bundt pan. Bake at 350 for 45 min. While still hot poke with fork all over. Pour hot orange glaze all over.
Glaze:
2 Tbs. butter
1 c powdered sugar
2 tbs orange juice (condensed-not prepared)
2 tbs. hot water

Megan's Baked Apple French Toast

1 large loaf of french bread
8 eggs beaten
3 c milk
3/4 c sugar
1 tbs. vanilla
2 granny smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbs butter
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 9x13 glass dish. Slice bread into 1 1/2 inch slices. Place bread tightly together in one layer in dish. mix eggs, milk, 1/4 c sugar, and vanilla. Pour over bread. Mix remaining sugar with cinnamon and coat apples. Place apples on bread. Dot with butter. Bake for 35 min. or cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake the next morning for 50 min. Once baked, cool for 5-10 mins. Serve with favorite syrup.