Just received this message and thought I'd share it with you all. Lori tried something different with the ice cream cake. LOVE that she's confident enough now to "play" with her food! :)

Hey, just wanted to let you know I added chocolate syrup between the layers in the ice cream cake and didn't do the cherry pie filling (cuz you know my picky husband would not eat that) Anyway, it was delicious! Lori

Slow Cooked Brisket

Not only does this taste good, but the smell will draw visitors from miles around! OK, well maybe not with the windows closed this summer, but you get the idea.....:)

1 (3 pound) beef brisket
2 (12 oz) bottles chili sauce
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
2 tsp. minced garlic

Place the beef in your stoneware bean pot. Put the minced garlic on top of the brisket and with the back of a spoon, evenly distribute it. Shake the dry onion soup mix over brisket. Dump the two bottles of chili sauce evenly over all.

Cover and bake at 225 degrees for 6 - 8 hours. Slice the brisket against the grain. Enjoy!

Pancake Casserole

There is really only one word to describe this - yuummm!

1-1/2 cups baking mix (Bisquick)
1-1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup maple flavored syrup (I used regular pancake syrup)
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 eggs
12 slices bacon; cooked and crumbled (you can use real bacon bits instead!)

In your ungreased 8 x 8 stoneware baking dish, beat together baking mix, 1/2 cup cheese, milk, syrup, sugar and eggs (wire wisk or electric beaters) only until small lumps remain. Spread evenly in pan.

Microwave uncovered on High for 5 1/2 - 7 1/2 minutes (depends on microwave wattage). If your microwave doesn't spin, rotate the dish a quarter turn every 2 minutes.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon. Microwave, uncovered until cheese is melted!

**I sprinkled mine with a bit of powdered sugar and served with fresh fruit. Makes a beautiful plate to serve!

Pineapple Angel Food Cake

Thanks Madrene for another quick, easy and delicious dessert!

1 package of 1-step angel food cake mix
1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple

Dump dry angel food cake mix into your ungreased stoneware 9 x 13 pan. Add pineapple (including juice) and mix. Spread evenly in the pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and Enjoy!

**for a fun variance, add a few marachino cherries to the top of the cake before you bake it. You can also drizzle a bit of the cherry juice in a fun swirl pattern on top as well!

Apricot Honey Chicken

So easy and So delicious!

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 tablespoons orange juice
4 teaspoons honey

Place the chicken breasts in your stoneware beanpot. Ccombine the preserves, orange juice and honey and pour over the top. Cover and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes. Chicken is done when a meat thermometer reads 170°. Yield: 4 servings.

**original recipe and picture from Taste of Home

Eggs in Potato Pockets

Great for Saturday morning breakfast!

4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1/2 tsp minced onion
1 Tbsp. chopped pimento
1/4 tsp pepper
4 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup grated cheese, your choice of flavor!
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon (or finely chopped ham)

Prepare potatoes as directed on package in your 8 x 8 stoneware Baker. Mix in onion, pimento and pepper. Spread level in baker. Make four 1/2" depressions in potatoes. Break eggs into these depressions. Sprinkle with salt, cheese and bacon. Bake in slow oven (325 degrees) for 40 minutes or until eggs are consistency you desire.

**you can double this recipe and use your 9 x 13 stoneware casserole dish if you are feeding a larger group or just have a really hungry breakfast crowd!

Red Hot Salad

Great way to keep your cool on a hot summer day!

6 oz Cherry jello (2 pkgs)
4 oz. Red Hots Candy
3 cups boiling water
20 oz can pineapple, crushed, undrained
2 cups applesauce

Empty both packages of cherry jello into your 9 x 13 stoneware casserole dish. Add red hot candy. Pour 3 cups boiling water over all and stir until dissolved. Set aside and let cool till room temperature. When jello is cooled, add pineapple and applesauce. Stir until evenly distributed. Refrigerate until set. Serve and enjoy!