Peanut butter is included as an ingredient in many recipes, especially cookies and candies. Its flavor combines well with other flavors, such as chocolate, oatmeal, cheese, cured meats, savory sauces, and various types of breads and crackers. 

Peanut butter (and peanuts) provides protein, vitamins B3 and E, dietary fiber, arginine, and high levels of the antioxidant p-coumaric acid. (Wikipedia)

Ingredients:

• 2 c Peanut butter; crunchy
• 2 c Icing sugar; sifted or confectioner's sugar
• 2 Egg
• 36 Chocolate ‘Rosebud' candies* up to 40 -can use Hershey kisses
  * Rosebuds are a Canadian candy; Hershey kisses can be substituted.

• Cream peanut butter with icing sugar.
• Beat in eggs. Form batter into 1 inch balls.
• Place on cookie sheets that are buttered are lined with parchment paper.
• Flatten balls so that they are about 2 inches in diameter.
• Place a chocolate rosebud or kiss in the center of each.
• Bake in a preheated 375 oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are firm.
• Remove from the oven and place on the cooling rack.

*MAKES: 30-40 candies

Pizza is an oven-baked, flat, round bread typically topped with a tomato sauce, cheese and various toppings. Pizza was originally invented in Naples, Italy, and the dish has since become popular in many parts of the world.

An establishment that makes and sells pizzas is called a “pizzeria”. Some mass produced pizzas by food chains have been criticized as having an unhealthy balance of ingredients. Some studies have linked consumption of the antioxidant lycopene, which exists in tomato products that are often used on pizza, as having a beneficial health effect. (Wikipedia)

Ingredients:

• 1 tb Olive oil
• 1 lb Frozen bread dough; thawed
• 2 c Marinara sauce
• 1 md Onion; peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 md Bell peppers; cored and thinly sliced (green, red, yellow)
• 1 lb Part-skim milk mozzarella cheese; shredded
• 1/2 c Parmesan cheese; shredded

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil.
• Divide the dough into 4 balls.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a 6-inch circle.
• Spoon 1/2 cup of marinara sauce into each circle and spread it to the edges.
• Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium high heat.
• Cook the onion and pepper sliced until soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Layer the cooled vegetables over the dough circles and top with mozarella and Parmesan.
• Roll each dough circle into a log shape. Using a serated knife, cut each log into 6 slices.
• Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet and brush them with olive oil.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Cheerios is a brand of breakfast cereal by General Mills introduced on May 1, 1941 originally named CheeriOats. Cinnamon Nut Cheerios was the first departure from regular Cheerios in mid 1976. Second was Honey Nut Cheerios which was introduced in 1979 geared towards adults as well as children. It is sweeter than the original, with a honey and almond flavor.  (Wikipedia)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c Melted Chocolate
• 1/2 c Sugar
• 1/2 c Honey
• 3 c Cheerios
• Salted peanuts

• Bring sugar and honey to a boil in 2 qt saucepan.
• Remove from heat, stir in chocolate until blended.
• Pour in cheerios and mix until well coated.
• Spread in buttered 9 x 13 pan and let cool. cut in squares

Caramel corn is an American confection made of popcorn coated with a sugar or molasses based caramel candy shell. Typically a sugar solution or syrup is made and heated until it browns and becomes thick, producing a caramelized candy syrup. This hot candy is then mixed with popped popcorn, and allowed to cool.  Mixes of caramel corn sometimes contain nuts, such as peanuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews. (Wikipedia)

Ingredients:

•  2 c Light brown sugar
• 1/2 c Light corn syrup
• 1/2 lb Butter
• 1/4 t Cream of tartar
• 1 t Salt
• 1 t Baking soda 6 qt or popcorn (2 batches)

How to Prepare:

• In 2 1/2 qt saucepan combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of tartar, and salt.
• Bring to a boil, stirring, over med high heat.
• Stirring constantly, boil rapidly to hard ball stage, 260F (about 5 mins).
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in baking soda quickly but thoroughly, pour at once over popcorn in a roasting or baking pan.
• Stir gently until all kernels are coated.
• Bake 200F for 1 hr, stirring 2-3 times during baking.
• Turn out at once on wax paper, spread apart and allow to cool completely.
• Break apart, store in a tightly covered container.

Oyster crackers are small, salted, crackers. They are popular in the northeastern United States, where they are served as an accompaniment to soup, and in the Cincinnati area, where they are frequently served with the city's distinctive chili. In New England, oyster crackers are served in oyster stew and chowders. Additionally, plain oyster crackers are sometimes seasoned with spices and seasonings. Despite their name, oyster crackers do not contain oysters. (Wikipedia)

Ingredients:

• 1 pk Oyster crackers
• 1/2 c Oil
• 1 pk Ranch style dressing mix
• 1/2 ts Dillweed
• 1/2 ts Garlic powder
• 1/2 ts Lemon pepper seasoning

• Place oyster crackers in a large deep pan.
• Warm the oil and sprinkle over crackers. Toss well.
• Mix dry ingredients and sprinkle over crackers, stir to coat.
• Bake at 250 degrees for one hour, stirring once or twice.
• Store in airtight container.