Frozen Hot Chocolate

We just tried this tonight and it wasn't bad (and I don't really LOVE chocolate!)

Frozen Hot Chocolate

*3 ounces chocolate (I used Hersey's bars!)
*2 teaspoons store bought hot chocolate mix
*1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
*1 1/2 cups milk
*3 cups
*whipped cream, for garnish
*Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a small heavy saucepan or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.  Stir occasionally until melted.  Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar, stirring constantly until blended.

Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk, stirring until smooth.  Cool to room temperature.

In a blender, place the remaining 1 cup of milk, the chocolate mixture, and the ice.  Blend on high speed until smooth.  Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings!

Seriously...a must try!

Mac n Cheese Improved!

I have to share this with you all! About every 2 weeks Ada Grace and I have Mac n Cheese with Hot Dogs and Ethan has just Hot Dogs n Veggies for lunch. There is almost always some leftovers and so I went to Google.com and typed in something to the effect of "recipes for leftover mac n cheese" I found this that I just HAVE to share!

1-2 C tortilla chips broken into small pieces
1 lb Hamburger
1 (1 1/2 oz) Pkg taco seasoning mix
1 (10 oz) can tomatoes & green chilies, or 1/2 C salsa (I used salsa)
1 C shredded cheese
1/4 C olive, diced (save some out for topping)
1/2 C sour cream &/or salsa &/or tomato &/or lettuce

1. Break up the tortilla chips until you have between 1-2 cups depending on how much crunch you want in your meal.

2. Cook the hamburger and drain the fat; make the taco meat according to the package directions.

3. In a bowl, mix the leftover mac n cheese, taco meat, tomatoes or salsa, and the olives (make sure to keep some out for topping)

4. Spray 9x13 dish with cooking spray and layer the broken chips on the bottom

5. Top with the mac mixture

6. Top with shredded cheese n olives (I also saved a little of the taco seasoning out to put on top for decoration)

7. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly

8. Top with sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, or lettuce as desired after meal is cooked

It is a sure winner...I tried it out on the church people last night and the entire 9x13 was cleaned out! Of course poor Ethan cannot eat it, but it is a winner!