Sharon's Favorite Lasagna

2 pounds ground beef
4 tablespoons oilive oil
4 cloves garlic -- minced
2 medium onions -- minced
salt & pepper
12 ounces tomato paste
16 ounces tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 ounces lasagna noodles
1 pound Mozzarella cheese
8 ounces Monterey jack cheese
1 pint cottage cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup parsley flakes
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs -- beaten

Brown ground beef in olive oil along with the onion and garlic. Salt & pepper to taste. Add the tomato sauce, paste, water and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 45 minutes. Cook and drain noodles. Combine cottage cheesem Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, salt & pepper. Grate cheese. In a big 9 X 13 pan, layer ingredients: Sauce, noodles, sauce and cheeses. Repeat layers. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes (covered with foil), remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes. Let set for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Serves 10

Praline Topped Oatmeal Cake

1 1/3 Cups Boiling Water
1 Cup Quick-cooking Oats
1 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Cup Softened Butter
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Topping:
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1/4 Cup Melted Butter
2 Tablespoons Water
1/2 Cup Pecans -- finely chopped
3/4 Cup Coconut

For cake, pour boiling water over oatmeal' cover and let set for 20 minutes. Sift together flour, salt, soda and cinnamon and set aside. Cream butter and sugars, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, besting well after each addition. Add vanilla and oatmeal mixture and blend well. Add flour mixture gradually. mixing just until blended. Pour into a prepared 9 x 13 Pan and bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until cake tests done.

To prepare topping, mix all ingredients together and spread evenly over hot cake. Turn oven to broil, and return pan to oven for 5 additional minutes, or until browned and bubbly.