Issue link: https://timwrob.uberflip.com/i/1543404
21 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY MARCH 2026 HO HO CAKE by Carolyn Moore What you'll need: 1 box chocolate cake mix 4 eggs 1 sm. box instant vanilla pudding 1 cup water ½ cup oil 1 pkg. Cream cheese 1 (8oz.) pkg. Cool Whip 2 c. confectioners' sugar 1 can milk chocolate icing Mix cake mix, eggs, instant pudding, water, and oil for 2 minutes and bake in 2 cake pans, according to directions on the cake box. Let cake cool and then slice each layer into 2 layers Mix cream cheese; Cool Whip and confection- ers' sugar. Place between each layer of cake. Ice the entire cake with the can of milk choco- late icing. Enjoy! Hamburger Stroganoff by Iris Rouse What you'll need: 1 (6-oz) pkg. egg noodles ½ cup onion, chopped ¼ cup margarine 1 lb. groundround 1 tablespoon, flour ½ tsp. garlic salt 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce w/ mushrooms ¼ cup Burgundy wine 1 (10-oz) can beef bouillon 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 1 cup, sour cream ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated Cook the noodles; drain and set aside. Saute the onion in margarine; add beef and stir untilbrown and crum- bly. Drain excess fat off. Add flour, stir well. Add garlic salt, tomato sauce, wine,bouillon, salt and pepper. Blend well and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in sour cream and removefrom heat. Alter nate the layers: noodles, meat sauce in a greased 2-quart casserole dish,ending with sauce. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 mins; freezes well. Enjoy! Dirty Rice by Lila L. Bell What you'll need: ¼ lb. sausage, crumbled ¼ lb. chicken livers, finely chopped 1 sm. onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 clo ve garlic, minced ½ tsp. pepper ¼ tsp. ground red pepper 1 (13 ¾ oz.) can chicken broth 1 ½ cup premium rice, uncooked Brown sausage in a large skillet on medium heat. Drain sausage, reserving 1 tablespoon dripping in skillet. Add chicken livers, onion, celery, garlic and peppers; cook and stir until chicken livers are cooked through. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and simmer for 20 mins or until rice is cooked. Allow to stand for 5 mins and then stir. Bon Appetit Layered Veggies Tortellini Salad by Autumn Scott What you'll need: 1 pkg. Cheese tortellini 2 cups, fresh broccoli 2 cups, cherry tomatoes 2 cups, celery ribs, finely chopped 1 can olives, sliced & drained 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Parmesan Dressing: ¾ cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons heavy whipped cream 1 teaspoon dried thyme Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large 2 ½ quart glass salad bowl, layer the tortellini, broc- coli, tomatoes, celery, olives, and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; spoon over salad. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Bon Appetit Got a recipe that slaps? Your kitchen creations deserve fame - and maybe a little jealousy. Send your quick recipe + photo to averil@thebuzzaroundwaynecounty.com and make Wayne County drool in The Tasty Buzz!