Chocolate Frosting

I got this recipe from Sister O'Bryant who was one of the couple missionaries in my mission. I love it!

1/2 cup cocoa
2/3 cube magarine
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
milk to moisten

Beat at least two minutes.

Chicken Alfredo Parmesan

Here is one of my Mom's yummy pasta dishes...

Cooked Penne or Ziti pasta (12-16 oz. dry)

Diced, cooked chicken (can use canned chicken, drained - I like to crock-pot chicken before-hand)

Cooked vegetables, if desired (broccoli, mushrooms, green onions, etc.)

Sauce:

1/2 cup butter

2 cups heavy cream (can substitute milk for lower-fat)

1 cup sour cream

1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

1 tsp. white pepper

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. marjoram

Melt butter in saucepan.  Add garlic.  Add cream or milk. -Stir constantly!-    When warm, add sour cream.  When warm, add parmesan (stirring especially important when parmesan is in, or it will stick).  Add the remaining ingredients (spices), stir and simmer 10 minutes.

Mix cooked pasta, chicken, vegetables and sauce in baking dish.  Sprinkle with additional parmesan.  Bake at 350 degrees until warmed through (about 10-15 minutes).

Salmon Marinade

I know that some of you aren't into fish, but this is a really good salmon recipe. We have it at least once a week.

1 TBSP. Paprika
1TBSP. Kosher salt
2 tsp. Lemon Pepper
4 TBSP. Brown sugar
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Dried Tarragon
1 tsp. Dried Basil
Salmon (about 3 pounds)
Pure maple syrup

Mix together the first 7 ingredients. Then rub the dry mixture onto the salmon and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, drizzle with pure maple syrup and extra virgin olive oil. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-18 minutes or BBQ.