Cranberry Ginger ale Punch

This also makes a yummy drink without the sherbet.

2 liter bottle Cannada Dry Ginger ale
48 oz bottle of 100% cranberry juice
1 pint sherbet (any flavor)

Add the Sherbet to a punch bowl. Than pour in the ginger ale and cranberry juice.

Black Bean Soup

This is what I had for lunch today and it was yummy! It was my first time making it and it turned out great.

1 can whole black beans
1 can broth (chicken, beef or vegetable)
1Tbs butter
1/2 small onion (chopped)
1 garlic clove (chopped)
sour cream (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Saute the onion and garlic in butter. Than place 3/4 of the can of beans and the whole can of broth in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the mixture to the pan with the onions, garlic and remaining beans and than bring to a boil. Salt and pepper to taste.
Optional: Top with shredded cheese or sour cream.

Note: For a thick and creamy black bean soup use less broth, blend all of the ingredients together and stir in a spoonful of sour cream.

Egg Salad

I like to make this every year with the eggs my kids color for Easter. Some times you get some colorful egg salad. You can eat it as a side dish or put it on bread for an egg sandwich. 

12 hard boiled eggs
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
1 Tbs mustard
2 Tbs pickle relish (optional)
paprika to taste

Place uncooked eggs in a large pan of warm water. Heat over Med/High heat. Turn heat to low just before it starts to boil (boiling the eggs may cause them to crack). Cover and let the eggs cook for 20 minutes. Rinse the eggs under cool water and than place in the fridge until they are completely cooled. Peal the eggs and then chop them (in a bowl) into bite sized pieces. Add the Miracle whip, mustard, relish and mix well. Than sprinkle the Paprika on top.

Pizza Bites

1 can Grands biscuits
8 mozzarella cheese sticks
32 pepperoni slices
Marinara sauce (pizza sauce)

Cut each biscuit into fourths. Cut each cheese stick into fourths. I used the bottom of a cup to smash each piece of biscuit so the pepperoni would fit better. Place a pepperoni slice on each biscuit piece and than wrap around a piece of cheese. Bake as directed on the biscuit can or at 350 for about 10 minutes. Serve with pizza sauce.