Fudge Frosting

This is my favorite chocolate frosting. It's very easy to make and has such wonderful homemade flavor. If you want it to be even more fudgy, add another square of chocolate.

2 (1oz) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/4 cup butter (not margarine)
3 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk, cream, or half-and-half
1 tsp. vanilla

In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted chocolate and butter, stir to blend. Slowly add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat well.

Mexi-corn Dip

This rich, festive dip is sure to become a hit! This recipe comes from Susan. Thanks, sis.


1 can Mexi-corn, drained
1 cup mayonaisse
1 cup sour cream
10 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 to 2 cans chopped green chilies (you may use jalapenos)
1 small jar pimentoes, drained and chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste

Mix and chill. Goes well with tortilla chips.

Joe & Michelle's Marinade

This makes absolutely killer steaks. Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder and toss in the steaks. Marinate them as long as possible - thirty minutes will do, but overnight is better. That's all. After that the only trick is to make sure that you have a good person tending the grill. Also it doesn't hurt to add a splash of cooking sherry.