Cheesy Potato Casserole

Yet another recipe used by both sides of the family.  Whenever I make this, I have to make a lot because the kids gobble it up! I use raw sharp cheddar and organic cream of mushroom. I have considered making my own mushroom soup...but laziness always gets the better of me!

INGREDIENTS:
2 lb frozen hash browns
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 C butter (melted)
1 pt sour cream
2 C grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 C milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

DIRECTIONS:
1. In large bowl, combine butter and soup.  Add remaining ingredients and place in a casserole dish.
2. Cover and bake at 350* for 45 minutes to 1 hour (until tender).

Lori's Dill Dip

Our family recipe. This can be found at nearly EVERY gathering, no matter how big or small. I eat everything with this dip:  crackers, chips, veggies, and more.  Be warned:  it is addictive!

INGREDIENTS:
1 C sour cream
1 C mayo
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 T minced green onion
1 T parsley
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp dill
1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
Dash of pepper


DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix all ingredients.

Mom's Banana Bread

There is no other recipe that can beat this one! It is my mom's recipe and it is absolutely amazing. So amazing I tend to overlook the sugar and the flour. I will never turn down her banana bread, but if you want to make it with real food, just use whole wheat flour instead of the regular flour, and use honey and applesauce instead of the sugar. I like to add walnuts too, but it is all to taste!

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 C sugar
1 C butter
4 eggs
6 bananas (overripe)
5 C flour
2 tsp baking soda

DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix ingredients.  Grease and flour three bread loaf pans.  Bake at 350* for 50 minutes.