To prepare: Preheat oven to 350.

My recipe that I bring to our family functions.

Ingredients
2 c self-rising flour
1 c pecans finely chopped
2 sticks melted margarine
8 oz cream cheese
1 c powdered sugar
8 oz pkg cool whip
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
3 cups milk
1 lg pkg instant chocolate pudding

Directions
LAYER ONE: mix first 3 ingredients and pat into ungreased 9 x 13 in baking dish. Bake for 15 mins. Cool Completely
LAYER TWO: blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 cup cool whip, 1 tsp vanilla and spread over cooled first layer.
LAYER THREE: mix pudding according to directions adding ½ tsp vanilla. Spread over layer two.
LAYER FOUR: Immediately before serving, spread remaining cool whip on top. I sometimes garnish with shaved chocolate bar, more chopped nuts, or mini chocolate chips.

My husband loves this!

Ingredients
1 ½ c uncooked white rice
1 can beef broth
1 c water
1 packet onion soup mix
1 beef bullion cube
1 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbs Worchestershire
¼ c melted butter

Directions
Preheat oven to 350

In 2 qt casserole dish combine all ingredients.

Bake covered for 1 hour, stirring once after 30 minutes

To prepare: Preheat oven to 425.

My entire family loves this when we want a small amount of something fast. I hope you guys like it, too. I got the original from Pampered Chef, but changed it to better suit our taste buds.
Ingredients
6 cups tortilla chips
3 cups diced cooken chicken
2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar
2 tbs Jamaican Jerk Rub
¼ cup ranch dressing

Directions
1. Arrange tortilla chips in slightly over-lapping layer
2. Combine chicken, cheese, and jerk.
3. Sprinkle chicken mixture over chips.
4. Bake for 5 – 7 minutes or until cheese melts.
5. Pipe ranch over nachos.
6. ENJOY!