I decided to try my hand at making Puppy Chow (this goes by different names but it's what I've always known it as...) Anyway! Here's what I needed:



1 Box (10 cups) of Chex or Crispix (Any flavor)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar




1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.



2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, stir together chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.



3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.



I think it came out okay. Vince seems to really like it! I may need to have the chocolate mix melt a bit more before adding it to the cereal. It starts to thicken really quick, which made it a bit more difficult to stir it into the cereal without the cereal breaking. So next time I'll make sure it's a lot smoother, and thinner, before adding it.

So I was apprehensive about making this, especially after makeafool started complaining about the chunky tomatoes being used (you did!). Anyway!! I'm amazed how how delicious sauce is when you let it simmer for a few hours. I think it turned out great, and Vince had two big plates, so I know he liked it too :)



Here's the recipe I used that I had found online. It serves 8:

1-1/4 pounds spaghetti
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 teaspoons white sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
4 cups chopped tomatoes
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

1. Brown beef over medium heat. Drain off fat.
2. In a large pot, combine beef, salt, sugar, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, onion flakes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and mushrooms. Simmer at a low heat setting for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over spaghetti.

Simple, right? :) I'm definitely going to make it again. My next cooking attempt? Meatloaf or Beef Stew.