Marvelous Recipes

Because this fudge is so incredibly easy to make, I can serve it anytime my family has a sweet-tooth attack! It has a rich, smooth and creamy texture every time, without fail!

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk*
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Line an 8×8-inch square pan with heavy duty aluminum foil; set aside.

In a 1 quart microwaveable bowl, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and salt. Cook on High for 3 minutes, stirring each 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in chopped nuts and vanilla extract; blend well.

Spread mixture evenly in foil lined pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge out onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut fudge into squares. Store loosely covered at room temperature. Makes about 2 pounds.

* Do Not use evaporated milk.

Emily

A delightful, one-pan dinner that is not only quick and easy to prepare but tastes marvelous!

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef*
1 (16 oz) can baked beans
1-1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 3 minutes. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes; drain and return to skillet.

Stir in all the remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

May be served over hot cooked pasta, corn bread or hamburger rolls, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

* Ground turkey can be substituted for the ground beef.

Emily