Friday, July 18, 2008

Better late than never

I forgot that I promised I would post these!

Mango Salsa

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can white corn, drained
1/2 c fresh cilantro, chopped (or more if you like)
1/4 c. red pepper, chopped
2 TB red onion, chopped
2 ripe mangos, diced
Put all together in bowl and lightly toss.

Dressing

1 pkg. dry Italian dressing mix
2 TB lime juice (or more)
1 TB vegetable oil
Mix together.  Pour over the other ingredients and stir.


Monster Bars ( an easy alternative to Monster Cookies)

1 stick softened oleo or butter
1 c brown sugar
1 c white sugar
1 1/2 c peanut butter
3 eggs
1 t vanilla
2 t baking soda
4 1/2 c oatmeal
1 - 12 oz pkg chocolate chips
1 - 12 oz pkg M&M's

Mix all ingredients in order in large mixing bowl.  Press into large, greased jelly roll pan.  Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees - DO NOT overbake!!


Now -- how about the Gin Bucket Recipe?????


3 comments:

Kristi @ Sunday Afternoon said...

Thanks Diane! I've been waiting for that monster bar recipe!!

Holliday Family said...

Monster Bars- yummy! Thanks Diane!!

jessov said...

Just for reference...if you have the monster COOKIE recipe, it does not translate effectively into BARS. So make sure to use the BAR recipe for bars, and the COOKIE recipe for cookies.

Not that I would know. It's not like I had to call my mom or anything...