Jalapeno Specials

"This is a recipe that my Dad has made for as long as I can remember.  Many of my family request it at special occasions.  My Dad shared it with me a few years ago and now I'm sharing it with you."

Cheesy Goodness!

Guacamole:
5 very-ripe avocados, sliced, then diced into very small chunks, do not mash
1/2 of a sweet onion, like Vidalia, diced
2 small tomatoes, diced
1/4 of a jar of jalapeno peppers, minced
2 heaping Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. garlic powder
chili powder, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. jalapeno juice from jar of jalapeno peppers
Juice from 1/2 of a lemon

Combine all ingredients. 

NOTE:  As you stir ingredients together, avocado will become creamy.

Additional Ingredients:
Tortilla chips
Shredded cheddar cheese

To Assemble Jalapeno Specials:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spoon about 1 Tbsp. of guacamole mixture onto each tortilla chip.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Place on cookie sheet.  Bake until heated through and cheese is melted.

Slow-Cooker Ravioli Casserole

"This is a very easy casserole to put together.  Just layer in the ingredients, turn on your slow-cooker and let it do all the work for you!"

1 bag of frozen meat ravioli, uncooked
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
1 (2 cup) package of Italian blend cheese or Mozzarella cheese

Spray slow-cooker with non-stick cooking spray.  Layer ingredients in slow-cooker in the following order:  spaghetti sauce, ravioli, cheese, sauce, ravioli, cheese, sauce and end with a sprinkling of cheese.  Cook on high heat for 4-6 hours.  Serve with salad and garlic bread for a yummy, Italian meal.

Grilled Pizza Sandwiches

"Just like grilled cheese, only YUMMIER!"

sliced bread
sliced pepperoni
sliced Provolone cheese, or your favorite cheese
butter or margarine
pizza sauce for dipping

Heat non-stick saute or grill pan to medium-high heat.  Spread butter on one side of 2 slices of bread.  Place one slice of the bread butter-side down into the saute pan.  Layer pepperoni and cheese on bread.  Place second piece of bread butter-side up on top of the pepperoni and cheese.  Cook until golden brown on both sides.  Serve with heated pizza sauce for dipping.