ready in about 5 minutes; serves 0
You might need to buy:
  • Hidden Valley the Original Ranch Dips Mix
  • sour cream
  • frozen spinach
  • water chestnuts

per serving: Calories 271, Protein 3g, Fat 0g

I used cardamon-seed insides instead of ground cardamon, and more than recommended, and I think it overwhelmed the pineapple-flavor, but parents disagreed. Cardamon is very interesting and fragrant and delicious. I also added some pineapple chunks from the can the juice came out of, and I think that was a welcome addition. Anyway, good good and not difficult at all. Made it again at Mom’s request, Dad liked it quite a bit.

“Kissed by honey, blessed with flavor, and loaded with antioxidants- beta carotene and vitamin C- this dish fosters good health and good eating.”

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • honey
  • pineapple juice
  • grated orange or lemon zest
  • ground cardamon
  • ground ginger

Cocoabliss tip: It’s really messy to purée in a blender or food processor. Reverse the process with an immersion blender: Take out what you don’t want to purée and keep chunky and buzz the rest with your stick right in the crock-pot. Then put the reserved chunks back in. Could also be nice with other cheeses, e.g. gouda with cumin, mozza, etc. Would be nice with broccoli, peas, lentils, etc. Subsitute part of potatoes for cauliflower or old bread. Modify spices. Use back bacon, leftover sausage or sandwich meat instead of bacon. Use white wine for part of water or stock. Throw in corn instead of cheese for a potato/corn chowder….. possibilities are endless!

ready in about 330 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • butter
  • all-purpose flour
  • water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chicken stock
  • bay leaf
  • shredded Cheddar cheese
ready in about 35 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • fresh broccoli florets
  • butter
  • sliced fresh mushrooms
  • all-purpose flour
  • water
  • chicken bouillon
  • sliced green onion
ready in about 15 minutes; serves 26
You might need to buy:
  • KRAFT Ranch Dressing
Belongs to chenson Cheese Ball 
You might need to buy:
  • chopped nuts
  • mayonnaise
  • onion flakes or small onion diced
  • strawberry jam
Belongs to chenson Cashew Chicken 
You might need to buy:
  • cornstarch
  • 1c. water
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • oyster sauce
  • Chinese chili sauce or paste
  • roasted cashews
Belongs to chenson French Toast 
You might need to buy:
  • milk
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • 4–6 thick slices of bread
  • 1–2 TB butter
  • nutmeg
Belongs to chenson Spinach Dip 
You might need to buy:
  • sour cream
  • mayonnaise

Another holiday favorite.

ready in about 30 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • butter or margarine
  • sugar
  • eggs
  • vanilla
  • unsifted all-purpose flour
  • cocoa
  • baking soda
  • salt