* 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
* 1-1/4 cups water
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 2 eggs
* 1 package (16 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
* 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
* 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
* Fresh strawberries, optional

Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Using a serrated knife, level top of each cake if necessary. Return layers, top side up, to two clean 9-in. round baking pans. Pierce cakes with a meat fork at 1/2-in. intervals.
Drain juice from strawberries into a 2-cup measuring cup; refrigerate berries. Add water to juice to measure 2 cups; pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Chill for 30 minutes. Gently spoon over each cake layer. Chill for 2-3 hours.
Dip bottom of one pan in warm water for 10 seconds. Invert cake onto a serving platter. Top with reserved strawberries and 1 cup whipped topping. Place second cake layer over topping.
Frost cake with remaining whipped topping. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with fresh berries if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Serves 10-12.

PreparationCombine the apples and applesauce in a 13 x 9 baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the oats, wheat germ, brown sugar and cinnamon, then add the oil and butter. Crumble the mixture over the apples. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Serves 6.

Sad Recipe 

I didn’t have potatoes,

So I substituted rice.

I didn’t have paprika,

So I used another spice.

I didn’t have tomato sauce;

I used tomato paste.

A whole can, not a half can,

I don’t believe in waste.

A friend gave me the recipe.

She said you couldn’t beat it.

There must be something wrong with her,

I couldn’t even eat it.

~LaDonna (Helm) Plienis

LOL…sorry, I just had to post that “recipe”!

Now, for a “real” recipe -

No Peek Chicken

Chicken, cut up

1 cup white rice (uncooked)

1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 can condensed cream of chicken soup

1/4 cup water

1 package dry onion soup mix

Combine rice, soups, and water. Arrange chicken in greased cake pan; pour rice mixture over chicken. Sprinkle onion soup mix over the top. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 for about 2 1/2 hours. Yummy!