Frosted Banana Bars

1/2 cup butter; softened

1 1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 cup sour cream (8 oz)

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

2 medium ripe bananas (mashed to equal 1 cup)

Frosting:

8 0z cream cheese; soften

1/2 cup butter; soften

2 tsp. vanilla extract

3 3/4 cup powdered sugar

chopped walnuts (optional)

-In a mixing bowl combine the butter and sugar.

-Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla and blend.

-Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt and slowly stir it into mixture.

-Add the bananas and mix all together until well blended.

-Spread mixture into a greased baking dish.

-Bake for 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted in the center and comes out clean.

-For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Gradually beat in enough powdered sugar to achieve desired consistency.

-Frost bars when they have cooled slightly.

-Add chopped walnuts (optional)

Grandma's French Toast

1 Loaf French Bread

3 Eggs

Milk

Vanilla Extract

Cinnamon

Bisquick

Oil

-Cut french bread into 1 inch slices.

-Mix eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon to taste.

-Add Bisquick so that the mixture is the consistency of pancake mix.

-In large skillet add oil (about 1/4 deep).

-Dip bread in mixture on both sides.

-Fry bread until golden.

Crash Hot Potatoes

Red Potatoes

Olive Oil

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper

Rosemary (or whatever herb you want)

Sour Cream (for topping)

-Bring a pot of salted water to a boil

-Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make and cook them until they are fork-tender.

-Generously drizzle olive oil on a sheet pan.

-Once the potatoes are done and tender place them on the sheet pan.

-Take a potato masher and slight press down on each potato, then turn the masher 90 degrees and press down once again.

-Brush each potato generously with olive oil.

-Sprinkle the top with kosher salt, black pepper, and the herb of your choosing.

-Bake at 450 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until they are golden.

-Top with some sour cream and serve.