Good Advice

I've been sorting through my mom's recipe box (while she's cooking me dinner) and I found many notable items, most of which led to tears from at least one of us. Who knew cooking was so emotional.

Here is a quickie, some good advice from my grandmother:

Eclair Cake

I'm almost embarrassed to admit that this recipe came from high school french class. The cake is so easy and delicious that you really won't care where I got the recipe...

Ingredients:
Crust:
1 cup water
1 stick butter
1 cup flour
4 eggs

Filling:
2 packages instant vanilla pudding
3 cups milk
8oz soft cream cheese

Topping:
Whipped cream
Chocolate sauce

Directions:
Crust:
Bring water and butter to a boil and remove pan from heat. Add flour and mix until smooth. Add one egg and mix until smooth before adding the next one. Spread the dough on a 10x15 pan. Bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees and cool completely.

Filling:
Beat ingredients until smooth. Spread filling on crust, top with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

Corn Casserole

Happy Easter!

Ingredients
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 can creamed corn
1 can corn
2 small boxes corn muffin mix
16 oz sour cream

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Melt butter in 2 quart casserole dish
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well
4. Bake 45-60 minutes, until a knife stuck in center comes out clean