Ranch Snack Mix #105

One of my friends once made the best ranch snack mix from Taste of Homes magazine.  I was trying to find it.  I came upon this one, which is also from Taste of Homes, but it isn't the one she made.  I once had it and I remember baking it.  Since I can't find it, I'm going to go ahead and try this one.

The case:
Ingredients
1 package (12 ounces) miniature pretzels
2 packages (6 ounces each) Bugles
1 can (10 ounces) salted cashews
1 package (6 ounces) bite-size cheddar cheese fish crackers
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:
In two large bowls, combine the pretzels, Bugles, cashews and crackers. Sprinkle with dressing mix; toss gently to combine. Drizzle with oil; toss until well coated. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 6 quarts.

The ruling:  
It's so hard to make snack mix and not bake it, but there really isn't any need in this recipe!  I'm not saying this recipe is perfect, but it's so simple and has a good flavor.  I still think it can be improved upon but until then I will be making this one!  I made it to snack on for Christmas and everyone kept munching!

Rice Krispy Treats

Okay, I know you're wondering why I am am posting a Rice Krispy treats recipe.  Everyone has the recipe, right?  No.  My mom really didn't start cooking until she was an empty nester, but one thing she could do better than anyone else, was make Rice Krispy Treats.  She didn't have a recipe.  She just knew how to make it the best.  After going off to college, I finally made her figure out a recipe.  For a wedding gift, she gave me a appetizer cookbook/scrapbook with her infamous Rice Krispy Treat recipe. 

Ingredients:
1 stick plus 2 Tbsp butter
2 bags of mini marshmallows
10 cups Rice Krispies

Dircetions:
Melt butter on low heat.  Add marshmallows and melt stirring often.  Mix in Rice Krispies well.  Spray 1 large and 1 small Pyrex dish with cooking spray.  Spray cooking spray on your hands.  Pour mix in dishes and flatten down with your hands.  Refrigerate for about an hour.  Cut and serve.