This recipe comes from JUDY SYRING of Rochester, who writes: "This snack mix keeps for a long time in a good airtight container."

Snack mix

6 c. original flavor Bugles

5 c. nacho-cheese flavor Bugles

4 c. miniature cheese crackers

1 6-oz. package miniature colored fish-shaped crackers

3 c. miniature pretzels

2 c. Crispix cereal

2 c. lightly salted cashews

3/4 c. butter-flavor popcorn oil

2 1-oz. envelopes ranch salad dressing mix

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine oil and dressing mix. Pour over cracker mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a large roasting pan and bake at 250 for 40-45 minutes, or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Cool on wire rack. Store in airtight container.

This recipe comes from KIMBERLY WALLS of Rochester.

Rueben dip

1 c. mayonnaise

1 c. Thousand Island dressing

16 oz. sauerkraut, rinsed and squeezed dry

10 oz. shredded corned beef

16 oz. shredded Swiss cheese

Caraway seeds (to taste)

Spray a medium crockpot with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients and add to crockpot. Cook on low until hot and cheese is melted. Serve with pumpernickel bread or wheat crackers.

This recipe comes from JOANN JOHNSON of Rochester, who writes: "We like to have this meal because it's a complete meal in itself. The only thing missing would be dessert, but we're usually too full for dessert after we eat this."

Taco pie

1 to 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef

1/4 c. minced onion

1 - 1-1/2 packets Ortega taco seasoning (prepare with water as directed on packet)

1 pkg. Pillsbury crescent rolls

2 c. crushed Fritos corn chips, divided

1 c. sour cream

1 to 2 cups shredded cheese

Brown hamburger and minced onion. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Add taco seasoning and water and prepare as directed on seasoning packet. Flatten crescent rolls in a 9-inch deep dish pie pan to make a crust. Add 1 cup crushed Fritos. Add hamburger mixture. Add sour cream. Add shredded cheese. Add the other cup of crushed Fritos. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees or until crust is done.

Serve with sliced black olives, shredded lettuce, chopped green pepper, chopped onion, shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes and taco sauce.

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