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Banana Sushi
Ingredients:
Firm Banana(s)
Sunbutter
Rice Crispy Cereal
Fudgesicles
Ingredients:
1 can full fat coconut milk
1 cup rice milk
3 TBSP cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
1-3 tablespoons honey
Gluten Free Flour
Ingredients:
6 cups White Rice Flour
3 ½ cups Potato Starch
1 ¼ cups Tapioca Flour
6 tsp Xanthan Gum
Granola Bars
Ingredients:
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup honey
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups gluten free quick cooking oats
• 1 cup crispy rice cereal
• ½ tsp vanilla
• 2 Tbsp allergy friendly chocolate chips (optional)
• 2 Tbsp raisins (optional)
• 2 Tbsp flax (optional)
Homemade Mini Corn Dogs
Ingredients:
• ½ cup yellow cornmeal
• ½ cup gluten free flour
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• pinch pepper
• 1/8 cup white sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• ¼ cup applesauce
• 2/3 cups rice milk
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 (16 oz) packages allergy friendly beef hot dogs
Mini Cheddar Meatloaf
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 TBS Flaxseed + 3 TBS water
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 cup rice cheddar cheese
1/2 cup gluten free oats
1 TBS Montreal steak seasoning
Topping:
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp yellow mustard
No Bake Cookies
Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cups coconut milk
½ cup coconut oil
4 TBLS unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup sunbutter
3 cups quick cooking oats (may use Gluten Free Oats)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Oatmeal Banana Muffins
Ingredients:
1/3 cup coconut oil, softened
1/3 cup sugar
½ cup applesauce
2/3 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/3 cup honey
dash or two vanilla
1 teaspoon (or less) cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose gluten free flour mix
2/3 cup gluten free quick-cooking oats
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pizza Bites
Ingredients:
¾ cup gluten free flour mix
¾ tsp baking powder
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ cup applesauce
¾ cup rice milk
4 oz rice mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
½ cup Meat of choice -cooked and crumbled sausage, ham, pepperoni, or all 3
½ cup allergy friendly pizza sauce
Pop Tarts
Ingredients:
Pie crust, box or homemade
Jam or Preserves
Glaze (recipe below)
Sparkling Sugar
Puppy Chow
Ingredients:
9 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
1 cup Allergy Friendly Chocolate Chips
½ cup Sun Butter
¼ cup coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Rice Crispy Treats
Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons coconut oil
1 10 oz pkg large marshmallows
6 cups rice crispy cereal
1 tsp vanilla
Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients:
Potatoes
Bacon grease (or olive oil)
Onion
Salt
Pepper
Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Ingredients:
1 pound strawberries, hulled
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups lemonade ( I used a powder lemonade mix)
Zucchini Muffins
Ingredients:
3 cups Gluten Free Flour mix
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
½ baking powder
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup applesauce
½ cup sugar
2 cups finely shredded, unpeeled zucchini
½ cup cooking oil
1 cup Allergy Friendly chocolate chips (optional)
Buttercream Icing
Recipe Name:
Buttercream Icing
Ingredients
1/2 c. Crisco
1/2 c. Real Butter
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pound Powdered Sugar (approx.)
6-10 Tbs Cold Water
Directions:
Beat 1/2 c Crisco and 1/2 c Real butter in mixer. Add vanilla and salt, mix again. Slowly add 1/2 of powdered sugar on low to medium speed, on low speed Add 6 Tablespoons of water. Add the rest of the powdered sugar. If too think add more water a tablespoon at a time, be sure to turn the mixer down to low when you add it. Add Food coloring of your choice. Once this is mixed in, turn mixer on high for about 3 minutes. Will be creamy and fluffy. Note: You can substitute butter for another 1/2 c Crisco.
Marshmallow Fondant
Recipe Name:
Marshmallow Fondant
Ingredients
1 10 oz bag Jet Puff Mini Marshmallows
1 tsp vanilla or butter flavoring (Or other choice)
Food Coloring
1 Pound Powdered sugar (more of less…depends on how pliable you want the fondant)
(1/4 c Crisco for storing)
Directions:
Put marshmallows in plastic microwave safe bowl and add flavoring. Heat in the microwave at 20 second intervals stirring each time until melted. Add food coloring and powdered sugar and stir with a spoon until stringy. Once you can ball it up place powdered sugar on your work area. Place ball on powdered sugar and work with it until you are ready to roll it out. It will dry out so store left over fondant with a light layer of Crisco or Pam on it wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in a baggie.
Warning: Don’t overheat it. If too hot let sit on counter to cool a bit before adding coloring or powdered sugar. Will burn hands if too hot.
3-Minute Avocado Dip
Ingredients:
One avocado
½ cup cilantro
1 teaspoon of lime juice
Sea salt & pepper to taste
Almond Joy Treats
Ingredients:
Medjool dates
Almonds
Coconut butter or oil
Chocolate (optional)*
*Tastes like Almond Joy even without chocolate
*Not all coconut products are the same. Carol’s favorites- oil Nutiva; butter Artisana. Her favorite chocolate is Endanger Species or Black and Green.
Black Beans
Ingredients:
1 Can Black Beans
1/2 Lemon
Salt
Brett's Smoothie
Ingredients:
3-4 large tablespoons of plain yogurt
½ cup milk
½ to 1 banana (I use frozen, but can be any ripe banana)
1 large tablespoon of peanut butter
1 scoop Thunder* (chocolate whey protein drink) or other whey protein drink
Chia
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
½ Lime
Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
2 cups of almond milk or any other milk
Add in ½ cup of chia seeds and stir
Fruit Sorbet
Ingredients:
½ frozen banana
6-8 frozen strawberries
3-4 pieces frozen pineapple
Mexican Nachos
Ingredients:
Taco Chips (blue corn chips or organic corn chips)
Shredded Cheese
Onion
Tomatoes
Jalapeno Pepper
Napoleons
Directions:
Slice raw beet(s). Spread with boursin cheese (can also use cream cheese, feta, goat’s cheese). Top with chopped walnuts & mint
Pig-face Kid Recipe
Directions:
Slice one apple (peeling is optional)
Attach face features using whipped cream cheese
Eyes- two raisins
Nose- one slice of banana
Ears- two grapes
Spaghetti Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients:
Sweet Potatoes
Butter
Salsa
Two Tomatoes
Ingredients:
2 cans of stewed tomatoes (Mexican or Italian)
1 can chopped green chilies
1 onion, chopped
Brandon's Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
2 pounds Ground beef
2 onions, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 15oz cans chili style beans undrained
2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 15oz can diced tomatoes undrained
V-8 tomato juice (spicy) add to desired consistency
Directions:
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Reduce the heat to medium-low, remove the ground beef and allow to drain while leaving some of the drippings. Add the green pepper and onions and sauté until tender. When the green pepper and onions are tender, drain the remaining grease left over from the ground beef and all the ingredients into the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours.
Darin's Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
1lb Ground Chuck
1lb Ground Sausage
2 cans (28oz) Crushed Tomatoes, with tomato puree
2 cans (15oz) Kidney Beans (drained)
Optional: 1-2 Jalapeno Peppers, seeded and chopped
1 green pepper (chopped)
1 onion (chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1 can beer (I use Coors Light)
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 chicken bouillon cubes (or Broth but will make it liquidity)
A few dashes of sugar
Salt & Pepper
1. Fry the green pepper, onion, celery & jalapeno peppers in tsp. oil until they are softened.
2. Add the ground chuck & sausage and continue frying until all the meat is fully cooked.
3. Drain, then return to pot & continue cooking adding the chili powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, sugar and salt & pepper.
4. Mix well.
5. Add the 2 cans of tomatoes, beer and bouillon cubes.
6. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 1 hour.
7. Add the drained kidney beans and simmer for another 1/2 hr.
8. Add some shredded cheddar, raw onion and hot sauce to your bowl.
9. Enjoy!
Tom's Tailgate Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb Italian sausage
3 lbs venison or beef
3 15oz cans of chili beans drained
1 15 oz can chili beans in spicy sauce
2 28oz cans of diced tomatoes
1 6 oz tomato paste
1 onion chopped
3 stalks of celery chopped
2 green chili peppers chopped
4 cubes of beef bullion
1/2 cup of beer
1/4 cup of chili powder
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon oregano
2 teaspoons of cumin
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
Garnish:
cheddar cheese
Fritos
sour cream
Brown sausage and venison with celery, onions and garlic until brown.
Transfer to a large pot, and add all the above ingredients.
Simmer on low for 2 1/2 hours (the longer the better). Garnish with cheddar cheese, Fritos and sour cream.
This recipe can be divided in half, it makes a lot
Vicky's Garden Chili
Ingredients:
3 pounds browned ground beef drained
1 medium red onion diced
salt
pepper
2 quarts canned red kidney beans rinsed and drained
1 pint home canned chili sauce (Mrs. Wages)
1 quart home canned tomato juice
1/4 cup home canned jalapeno tomato juice
1 pint home canned salsa (Mrs. Wages)
1 package chili seasoning (Kansas City Style)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
Vicky's Traditional Chili
Ingredients:
3 pounds browned ground beef drained
1 medium onion diced
salt
pepper
4 cans chili beans
1 quart tomato juice
1 can tomatoes with chilies
1 package chili seasoning
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
Apple Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Ingredients
¾ cup old fashioned oats
¼ cup skim milk
½ cup nonfat Greek vanilla yogurt
¼ cup 100% pure pumpkin
1 tsp maple syrup
½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 small apple, chopped
Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
¾ cup old fashioned oats
½ cup skim milk
½ cup nonfat Greek vanilla yogurt
2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 tsp honey
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 small banana, sliced (3/4 cup)
Cheesecake Fruit Dip
Ingredients:
32 oz vanilla Greek yogurt, fat free
8 oz light whipped topping
3.4 oz cheesecake pudding mix, dry
Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Candied Pecans
INGREDIENTS
Salad
1 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup dried cranberries or fresh
2 Tbsp chopped green onions
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup candied pecans (or walnuts)
Dressing
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
Hummus Ranch Dip
Ingredients
15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup fat free cottage cheese
½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 Tbsp)
Rhubarb Apple Crisp
Ingredients
Filling
Cooking Spray
4 cups rhubarb, chopped (3-4 large stalks)
2 large Gala apples, cored and chopped
2 ½ Tablespoons Splenda® Brown Sugar blend
1 ½ Tablespoons cornstarch
Topping
¾ cup oat flour
¾ cup quick oats
1/3 cup chopped pecans
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons Country Crock® Spreadable Sticks, melted
2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
Bacon Bacon Cheese Ball
Ingredients:
4 Tbsp. Bacon Bacon
8 oz. softened cream cheese
8 oz. finely shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
Ingredients:
• 20 whole Fresh Jalapenos, 2-3 Inches In Size
• 2 cubes Cream Cheese, Softened
• 1 pound Thin(regular) Bacon, Sliced Into Thirds
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients:
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (canned)
1 (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
½ cup Otts or Frank’s Redhot Sauce
½ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
½ cup shredded cheese
Fiesta Party Pinwheels
Ingredients:
8 oz. softened cream cheese
16 oz. can refried beans
1 ½ tsp. Fiesta Party Dip Mix
6 flour tortillas
¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese
Corn, Black Bean Salsa
Mini Mexican Pizzas
Ingredients:
3-4 large whole wheat tortilla’s, or enough to cut out 12 small circles
1 cup lean ground turkey, cooked (or lean ground beef
½ cup of refried beans (Original Refried Beans Taco Bell Brand)
1/2 cup salsa of choice (Best Choice Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa Original)
2 tsp dry taco seasoning (Taco Bell Brand)
1/2 cup low fat shredded Mexican blend or 2% cheddar cheese
Toppings: Sliced black olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, chopped tomatoes
Pull-Apart Pizza Bread
Ingredients:
3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt
2 pounds store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature
2/3 cup pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
24 pepperoni slices, quartered
1 cup shredded mozzarella (4 ounces)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce), plus more for sprinkling
Sausage Appetizer
Ingredients:
1lb sausage (the regular roll) (Jimmy Dean)
1 8oz package cream cheese (Room Temp)
1 small onion chopped
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
2 regular rolls of crescent rolls (with 8 rolls)
Savory Balkan Bean Salad
Ingredients:
1× 15-oz can Garbanzo Beans, chickpeas), rinsed and drained
½ a 15-ounce Can Black Beans, rinsed and drained (1 cup)
2× 6-oz jars Marinated Artichoke Hearts, drained and coarsely chopped (1 ½ cups)
2 cups Chopped Tomato, 2 large
½ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese, 2 ounces
¼ cup Finely Chopped Vidalia or Red Onion
¼ cup Snipped Fresh Cilantro
¼ cup Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
3 cloves Garlic, minced
Sliced Ciabatta or Baguette-style French Bread, toasted
Spicy Pretzels
Ingredients:
¾ cup olive oil
1 pkg Ranch ‘Fiesta’ Mix
1 tsp Crushed red pepper
½ tsp Garlic powder
½ tsp Lemon pepper
Spinach & Herb Bites
Ingredients:
Bountiful Beer Bread Mix®
12 oz. beer
8 oz. softened cream cheese
3 tsp. Onion Onion
2 tsp. Spinach & Herb Dip Mix
Thinly sliced roasted red pepper or jar of pimento
White Chicken Chili
Ingredients:
2 (14.5 ounce) cans white beans
1 tablespoon oil
1 can green chilis
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
Salt & Pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 cup Cilantro
4 cups chicken broth
Juice of 2 limes
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded
Sour cream for topping
Tortilla chips, crushed, for topping
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Apple Pecan Cheesecake
Recipe Name:
Apple Pecan Cheesecake
Ingredients:
1½ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
¼ cup melted butter
1 ½ cups plus 2 Tblsp. brown sugar
4 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
4 cups chopped peeled apples (about 3)
¾ cup pecans
1 tsp. cinnamon
Almost No Fat Banana Bread
Recipe Name:
Almost No Fat Banana Bread
Ingredients
1 ½ cups flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 egg whites
1 ¼ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ cup applesauce
2 very ripe bananas
½ cup pecan (if desired)
Apple Cranberry Salad
Ingredients
6 cups salad (spring mix)
1 red apple
1 green apple
1 cup walnuts (pecans or almonds also work)
½ cup crumbled feta
¼ cup dried cranberries
Dressing:
1 cup apple juice
4 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. Honey
Scant ½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ cup oil
Apple Pie Bars
Ingredients
1 pkg. cream cheese (8 oz.), softened
1 cup butter, softened
3 ¼ cups flour, divided
10 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced (about 9 cups)
1 ¼ cups sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. apple pie spice
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. Water
Applesauce Cookies
Recipe Name:
Applesauce Cookies
Ingredients:
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 Egg
1 cup applesauce
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. cloves
2 cups flour
1 cup raisins plumped in hot water
Asian Pasta Salad
Recipe Name:
Asian Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
1 box bow tie pasta
4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or breast meat from one rotisserie chicken
¼ cup green onions (sliced & diced into oblivion)
½ package slice almonds-toasted
1 bag spinach (stems removed)
1 small bag pea pods
1 can mandarin oranges
Dressing: (double this into two batches)
¼ cup sesame seed (toasted)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. sugar
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
Asian Soy-Peanut Noodles
Ingredients
½ lb. thin spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)
½ Tblsp. Vegetable oil
2-3 Tblsp. Soy sauce (more or less to taste)
1 tsp. rice vinegar
1-2 Tblsp. Penaut butter (to taste)
1 Tblsp. Honey
1 garlic clove, minced
3 scallions, sliced
Bacon & Swiss Quiche
Recipe Name:
Bacon & Swiss Quiche
Ingredients:
1 9-in. Pie Crust (unbaked)
12 slices bacon, crisply fried & crumbled
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (about 4 oz.)
¼ cup finely chopped onion
4 eggs
2 cups half-and-half (or whole milk)
¾ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne red pepper or a few dashes of tabasco (optional)
Bacon Cracker Crisps
Recipe Name:
Bacon Cracker Crisps
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Recipe Name:
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
8 bacon strips
6 Tblsp. Butter, melted
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ tsp. garlic salt
¼ tsp. soy sauce
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Recipe Name:
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs. large shrimp, deveined and shells removed
15-18 bacon strips
1 fresh lemon
½ tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. salt
Baked Apple Wedges
Recipe Name:
Baked Apple Wedges
Ingredients
1 Granny Smith Apple
1 tsp. Vanilla
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Baked Beans
Recipe Name:
Baked Beans
Ingredients:
½ lb. bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 (15 oz.) cans pork n’ beans
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup prepared mustard
Balsamic Glazed Green Beans
Recipe Name:
Balsamic Glazed Green
Ingredients:
1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup dried cranberries
2 tsp. butter
½ cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
½ cup slivered almonds
Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Recipe Name:
Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients:
1 lb. Brussel sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
Balsamic Vinegar
Brown Sugar
Banana Nut Bread
Recipe Name:
Banana Nut Bread
Ingredients:
2 Bananas (really ripe)
2 Eggs
½ Cup Butter or Margarine (melted)
3 Tbsp. Milk
½ tsp. Vanilla
2 Cups Flour
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking powder
½ cup chopped nuts
1 cup sugar
Banana Pudding
Recipe Name:
Banana Pudding
Ingredients:
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
3 cups cold milk
2 (3.4 oz.) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
35-40 vanilla wafers
5 ripe bananas, sliced
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip
Banana Split Bites
Ingredients
2 Bananas
¼ lb. cored Pineapple
6 Strawberries
1 cup Dipping Strawberries
Lemon juice
¼ cup chopped nuts
12 Popsicle Sticks (or skewers)
Banana Split Cupcakes
Recipe Name:
Banana Split Cupcakes
Ingredients:
1 Yellow cake mix
1 Cup water
1 cup mashed ripe banana
3 eggs
1 cup mini chips (semi-sweet), optional
Maraschino Cherries
Vanilla Buttercream or cream cheese frosting
Chocolate Syrup
Batter Bread
Recipe Name:
Batter Bread
Ingredients:
1 Pkg. Yeast
½ cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup sugar
2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
5 ½ – 6 cups flour
Beef Gravy
Recipe Name:
Beef Gravy
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups water
3 tsp. beef bouillon
¼ cup flour
¼ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup butter
Beef Stroganoff
Recipe Name:
Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
1-2 lbs. steak
1 Tbsp. Oil
1 small onion
Directions:
Cut steak into small pieces. Add to skillet and season with salt and pepper; brown in oil, stirring several times. Add diced onion and cook for a couple more minutes. Add enough water to cover meat. Cover with lid and simmer until meat is tender. Add more water if needed.
In a separate pan combine:
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 can mushrooms (optional)
2 Tbsp. catsup
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
While sauce is warming, cook 2-3 cups of egg noodles in boiling water.
Drain any excess from meat and add to sauce. Serve over cooked egg noodles to which 1 Tbsp. butter has been added.
Best Ever Pumpkin Pie Bread
Recipe Name:
Best Ever Pumpkin Pie Bread
Ingredients:
3 ½ Cups Flour
2 ½ Cups White Sugar
2 ½ tsp. baking soda
½ Cups Brown Sugar
1 ½ tsp. salt
3 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
4 Eggs
2/3 Cup Water
2 cups canned pumpkin
½ cup molasses
1 cups nuts (optional)
Black & White Hearts
Recipe Name:
Black & White Hearts
Ingredients:
¼ cup Sugar
1 cup butter
4 oz. cream cheese
1 egg
1 ½ tsp vanilla
3 cups flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. shortening
Directions:
Combine sugar, butter, cream cheese, egg and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer, scraping bowl often, until light and fluffy. Add flour, beat until well mixed. Divide dough in half; wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Preheat oven to 375◦. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut out with lightly floured 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 7-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove immediately to wire racks to cool completely.
Melt chocolate chips and shortening in small saucepan over low heat 4-6 minutes or until melted. Dip half of each heart into melted chocolate. Refrigerate on cookie sheets lined with waxed paper until chocolate is firm. Store covered, in refrigerator.
Blonde Brownies
Recipe Name:
Blonde Brownies
Ingredients:
½ cup melted butter
2 eggs
2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 ½ cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
Reece’s Pieces or Toffee Chips
Nuts (optional)
Blueberry Muffins
Recipe Name:
Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups flour
1/3 cup milk
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup fresh blueberries
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
Topping:
½ cup white sugar
1/3 cup flour
¼ cup butter, cubed
1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners. Combine 1 ½ cups flour, ¾ cup sugar, salt and baking powder. Please vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and enough milk to fill the cup. Mix this with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups right to the top. Sprinkle with crumb topping if desired. To make crumb topping: Mix together topping ingredients with a fork. Sprinkle over muffins just before baking. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Breakfast Casserole
Recipe Name:
Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients:
1 tube Crescent rolls,
1 lb. breakfast meat (sausage, bacon, ham),
2-3 cups shredded hash browns,
4-5 eggs,
¼ cup milk,
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese,
¼ cup Parmesan cheese,
Salt & Pepper to taste
Breakfast Pizza
Ingredients
1 Crescent Roll Dough
½ cup Onion & Chive Cream Cheese
7 Eggs
Ham, chopped into small pieces
Cheese
Brown Sugar Shortbreads
Recipe Name:
Brown Sugar Shortbreads
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
½ tsp. apple pie spice
1/8 tsp. salt
2 ¼ cups flour
Granulated sugar
Brownie Turtle Cheesecake
Recipe Name:
Brownie Turtle Cheesecake
Ingredients:
Crust:
31 crème-filled chocolate cookies, crushed
¼ cup unsalted butter
Filling:
3 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 Tblsp. Vanilla
1 cup sour cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 eggs
¼ cup flour
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped brownies
Topping:
10-12 caramels
Approx. 1/3 cup heavy shipping cream
Miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chopped Pecans
Butterfinger Eyeballs
Recipe Name:
Butterfinger Eyeballs
Ingredients:
Wax Paper
1 Cup creamy peanut butter
2 Tblsp. Butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 Butterfinger candy bar, chopped
2 cups white chocolate morsels*
3 Tblsp. Shortening*
Butterfinger BB’s candies**
Red decorator icing or gel
Wooden skewer or tootpick
*White almond bark can be substituted for morsels and shortening.
**Mini M&M’s can be substituted for BB’s.
Butterscotch Rolls
Recipe Name:
Butterscotch Rolls
Ingredients:
Rolls:
1 Pkg. dry yeast
2 Eggs
¼ cup warm water
1 tsp. salt
1 small box butterscotch pudding (cook & serve)
4 ½ – 5 cups flour
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup butter
Filling:
¼ butter, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
2/3 cup coconut
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Caramel Nut Rolls
Recipe Name:
Caramel Nut Rolls
Ingredients:
One Half batch of Crescent Rolls
¼ Cup Brown Sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
¼ Cup melted butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. Light Corn Syrup
½ cup Brown Sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ – ½ cup chopped pecans
Directions:
On a floured surface, roll ½ batch of crescent roll dough into 12×8 in. rectangle. Brush with ¼ cup melted butter. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup brown sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon & sugar over butter. Starting at the long end, roll up dough (like a jelly roll). Seal. Cut dough into 1-inch slices. In a small saucepan, combine corn syrup, ½ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup butter. Melt and combine over med./low heat. Once butter is melted, pour into 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Place cut rolls on top of nuts. Cover and let rise in a warm place for approx. an hour. Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 25 minutes. You may need to place a piece of aluminum foil over the top of rolls in last few minutes of baking. This will keep the top from getting too brown, while allowing the bottom to cook thoroughly. You may also want to place a piece of aluminum foil under the pan to catch any drips that spill out. Remove rolls from oven and let stand on counter for 2-3 minutes, then invert onto serving plate and remove pan.
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Pie
Recipe Name:
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Pie
Ingredients:
1 pie crust
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 ¼ cups chopped pecans
1 jar (12 ¼ oz.) caramel ice cream topping
Additional caramel ice cream topping, optional
Caramel Pecan Pie
Ingredients
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
36 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
¼ cup butter
¼ cup milk
¾ cup sugar
3 eggs
½ tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup pecan halves
Cheese Baskets
Recipe Name:
Cheese Baskets
Ingredients:
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
2 Tblsp. finely chopped walnuts or pecans
Salad:
4 cups mixed greens
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
Directions:
Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons cheese and 1 tsp. nuts over the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese in bubbly. Remove from heat and let stand for 30 seconds.
Using a spatula, carefully remove cheese mixture and immediately drape over an inverted glass with a 2-3 in. diameter bottom; cool completely. Repeat with remaining cheese and nuts, forming five more baskets.
Arrange lettuce in baskets and top with cheese and berries. Drizzle with salad dressing.
Cheesecake Dice
Recipe Name:
Cheesecake Dice
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped pecan
¼ cup melted butter
Filling:
2 pkgs. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
¼ cup sour cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ tsp. vanilla
Coating:
24 oz. semisweet chocolate
3 Tblsp. Shortening
Or
Chocolate candy coating (almond bark)
Cheesecake Topped Brownies
Recipe Name:
Cheesecake Topped Brownies
Ingredients:
1 Fudge Brownie Mix
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tblsp. Butter, softened
1 Tblsp. Cornstarch
1 can (14 oz.) Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 Egg
2 tsp. Vanilla
Frosting:
1/3 Cup Cocoa
1/3 cup Butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
Vanilla
Milk
Frosting Instructions:
Combine cocoa and butter with mixer until combined. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and a little milk. Beat, adding enough milk to make desired consistency.
Cheesy Garlic & Herb Twists
Recipe Name:
Cheesy Garlic & Herb Twists
Ingredients:
1 can (8 oz.) crescent roll dough
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup Shredded Italian Five Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia
Chicken and Broccoli Braid
Recent Names:
Chicken and Broccoli Braid
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped broccoli
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
½ cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I always want more cheese than this)
½ cup mayonnaise (I use a bit more than this)
2 tsp All-Purpose Dill Mix
1 garlic clove, pressed
¼ tsp salt
Pepper to taste
2 pkg (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent dough (you can buy it seamless)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 tbs slivered almonds (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine broccoli, chicken, bell pepper, cheese, mayonnaise, dill mix, pressed garlic and salt and mix well. Unroll one package of the crescent dough; do not separate. Arrange longest sides of dough across with of stone. Repeat with remaining package of dough. Roll dough to seal perforations. Spread filling evenly, over center length of dough. On longest sides of baking stone, cut dough strips approximately 1 ½ inches apart and three inches deep. To braid, lift dough strips across filling to meet in center, twisting each strip one turn. Continue alternating strips to form a braid. Tuck ends up to seal at end of braid. Brush egg white over dough. Sprinkle with almonds (optional). Bake 25-28 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Chicken and Roasted Red Potatoes
Recipe Name:
Chicken and Roasted Red Potatoes
Ingredients:
½ Cup Ranch Dressing
6 large bone-in chicken thighs (skin & fat removed)
4 slices bacon
1 ½ lbs. red potatoes (about 5) cut into 1-inch chunks
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup shredded triple cheddar cheese with a touch of Philadelphia
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
Chicken Chalupas
Ingredients:
3 cups Monterey Jack Cheese
3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 bunch Green Onions
1 (4 oz.) can Green Chilies, chopped
12 – 6” Flour Tortillas
½ c. Black Olives, chopped
2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 pint Sour Cream
4 Chicken Breasts, cooked and shredded
Chicken Kebobs
Ingredients
3-4 Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Green Pepper (Cut into squares)
½ Fresh Pineapple (cubed)
½ Red Onion (cut in large pieces)
Marinade:
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup Italian Salad Dressing
½ cup pineapple juice
3 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
Chicken Kiev
Ingredients:
¼ Cup butter, softened
1 Tblsp. Minced chives
1 clove garlic, minced
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¾ cup bread crumbs (panko)
2 Tblsp. Minced fresh parsley
½ tsp. paprika
1/3 cup buttermilk
Chicken Taco Cups
Recipe Name:
Chicken Taco Cups
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
36 wonton wrappers
Sour Cream, chopped green onions and chopped ripe olives, optional
Chicken Tetrazzini
Ingredients:
9 Tbsp. Butter
5 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 Chicken Breasts (Boneless/Skinless)
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 ¼ tsp. Salt
1/3 Cup flour
1 ¼ tsp. Pepper
4 cups whole milk (room temperature)
1 lb. white mushrooms
1 cup heavy whipping cream (room temperature)
12 ounces linguine
1 cup grated Parmesan
¼ cup dried Italian-style breadcrumbs
Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry
Recipe Name:
Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry
Ingredients:
3 Tsp. Oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 pkg. frozen stir-fry vegetables
1 envelope golden onion soup mix
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 ½ cups water
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. rice wine or white vinegar
Chipped Beef Cheese Ball
Recipe Name:
Chipped Beef Cheese Ball
Ingredients:
1 Pkg. Dried Beef (2 ½ oz.)
3 Green Onions
1 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. Worcestershire
Pecan (Optional)
Chocolate Angel Food Cake
Recipe Name:
Chocolate Angel Food Cake
Ingredients:
1 Angel Food Cake Mix
2 Egg Whites
3 Tblsp. Cocoa
White Mountain Frosting:
½ Cup Sugar
2 Tblsp. Water
¼ Cup Light Corn Syrup
2 Egg Whites
1 tsp. Vanilla
Chocolate Glaze:
1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 Tblsp. Crisco
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Recipe Name:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Ingredients:
½ Cup butter
¼ cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 Tblsp. Half and Half
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 cups flour
2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
For coating:
2 cups chocolate chips
1 Tbsp. shortening
Chocolate Layer Dessert
Recipe Name:
Chocolate Layer Dessert
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 Cup Flour
2 Tbsp. Sugar
½ Cup cold Butter
½ Cup Pecans
Filling:
1 Pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 Cup powdered sugar
1 carton Cool Whip
4 Cups Milk
3 (3.4 oz.) packages instant chocolate pudding
Chocolate Meringue Stars
Recipe Name:
Chocolate Meringue Stars
Ingredients:
3 egg whites
¾ tsp. vanilla
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup cocoa
Glaze:
3 squares semi-sweet chocolate
1 Tbsp. shortening
Chocolate Sheet Cake
Recipe Name:
Chocolate Sheet Cake
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups sugar
½ cup buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs, unbeaten
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup butter
4 Tblsp. Cocoa
1 cup water
Sheet Cake Frosting:
1 ½ sticks butter (3/4 cup)
Powdered Sugar, sifted
6 Tblsp. Cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
9 Tblsp. Buttermilk
Pecan, if desired
Coconut Cream Cupcakes
Recipe Name:
Coconut Cream Cupcakes
Ingredients:
1 Yellow Cake Mix
2 2/3 cups Coconut, divided
1 pkg. Vanilla instant pudding
11 oz. milk
1 tub (10.6 oz.) Cool Whip Vanilla Whipped Frosting, thawed
Coconut Pecan Pudding Cake
Recipe Name:
Coconut Pecan Pudding Cake
Ingredients:
1 Package White or Butter Pecan Cake Mix
1 Package (small) Vanilla Instant Pudding
1 1/3 cups water
4 eggs
¼ cup oil
1 1/3 cups coconut
Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting
Coffee Cake
Ingredients
1 Yellow Cake Mix prepared according to package directions
STREUSEL TOPPING:
2/3 cup brown sugar
½ cup flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
6 Tblsp. Firm butter
Cookies & Cream Dessert
Recipe Name:
Cookies & Cream Dessert
Ingredients:
1 Pkg. Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 ½ Tblsp. Butter
1 Tblsp. Brown sugar
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup powdered sugar
1 bar unsweetened chocolate, broken into pieces
2 Tblsp. Butter
1 Tblsp. Vanilla
½ gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
Crab Rangoon
Recipe Name:
Crab Rangoon
Ingredients:
4 oz. cream cheese
2 tsp. sugar
6 oz. chopped imitation crab
1 clove crushed garlic
2 green onions, chopped
12 wonton wrappers
Cream Cheese Frosting
Recipe Name:
Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
6 Tblsp. Butter, softened
12 Oz. Cream Cheese, softened
2-4 Tblsp. Cream
5 cups powdered sugar
Flaked Coconut (toasted, optional)
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Recipe Name:
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 cup ranch salad dressing
3 cans (4-1/2 ounces each) chunk white chicken, drained and shredded
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Thinly sliced green onions, optional
Corn or tortilla chips
Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
1 Small Onion sautéed in 1 Tblsp. Butter
3 cups chicken broth
2 medium carrots
3 medium potatoes
2 cups cooked chicken (I sautéed chicken breasts in butter & olive oil then shredded it)
2 T. fresh parsley (you can use dried, just don’t use as much)
Salt & Pepper
¼ Cup flour + 1 cup milk (combined)
4 oz. cream cheese (softened in microwave -15 seconds or so)
Crème Brûlée
Recipe Name:
Crème Brûlée
Ingredients:
4 cups heavy cream
9 egg yolks
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Brown sugar
Directions:
In a saucepan, combine egg yolks and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in vanilla.
Pour into eight 6 oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place cups in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to the pan. Bake, uncovered in a 325° oven for 25-30 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from water bath; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
One hour before serving, place custards on baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1-2 teaspoons of brown sugar. Broil 8 in. from heat for 4-7 minutes or until sugar is caramelized (or use a kitchen torch). Refrigerate leftovers.
Yields 8 servings.
Crescent Rolls
Recipe Name:
Crescent Rolls
Ingredients:
1 Pkg. (1/4 oz.) or 1 Tblsp.( Bulk) dry yeast
2 Tblsp. Warm water (110-115 degrees)
2 Cups Warm milk (110-115 degrees)
¾ cup sugar
1 Egg (beaten)
1 tsp. salt
6 cups bread flour
¾ cup melted butter or margarine
Yields 24 rolls.
Directions:
Grease a large bowl and lid with olive or shortening, set aside. In a small dish combine warm water and yeast, let stand for a few minutes until yeast starts to soak up liquid. Stir with spoon to mix completely. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, 3 cups flour, salt, egg and yeast mixture. On low speed, slowly add the warm milk. Once mixture is combined, increase speed and beat until mixture is smooth (3-5 minute). Melt margarine. Add 2 more cups of flour and melted butter. Restart mixer on low speed; slowly add remaining 1 cup flour until dough reaches a stiff, but still sticky consistency. It should take most of the remaining cup of flour, but may not take it all. Mix on low until fully combined. Scrape dough into prepared bowl and cover with lid. Place dough in refrigerator overnight. On a floured surface, divide dough in half. Roll into a 10 -12 inch circle. Cut circle into 12 pie shaped wedges. Beginning at the wide end, roll up each wedge. Place rolls, point side down, on greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about an hour. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately brush with melted butter.
Crunchy Romaine Toss Salad
Ingredients:
1 cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts)
1 pkg Ramen Noodles broken up (discard flavor packet)
4 TBSP unsalted butter
1 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped
1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and torn
4 green onions, chopped
Sweet and Sour Dressing
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
½ cup red wine vinegar
3 tsp. soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Blend all ingredients. Makes 2 ½ cups.
Cucumber Sandwiches
Ingredients:
1 carton (8 oz.) spreadable cream cheese*
2 tsp. ranch salad dressing mix*
12 slices pumpernickel rye bread (or any thinly sliced variety)
2-3 medium cucumbers
Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients:
½ Cup Butter
2 Tblsp. cream cheese
1 pint heavy cream
1 tsp. garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb. fettuccine, prepared according to package directions
Fiesta Pinwheels
Recipe Name:
Fiesta Pinwheels
Ingredients:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup picante sauce
2 Tbls. Taco seasoning
Dash garlic powder
1 can (4 ½ oz.) chopped ripe olives, drained
1 can (4 ½ oz.) chopped green chilies
1 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
8 (10 in.) flour tortillas
Fluffy Lemon Squares
Recipe Name:
Fluffy Lemon Squares
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45)
1/3 cup chopped pecans
6 Tblsp. Butter, melted
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) lemon jello
1 ¼ cups boiling water
1 pkg. (3.4 oz) instant jello pudding mix
1 pint lemon sherbet, softened
Foil Packet Potatoes
Ingredients:
6 Large Potatoes
1 lb. bacon, cooked & crumbled
2 Medium Onions – sliced
¼ Cup Butter, cubed
1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese
1 Tblsp. chives
1 Cup shredded Sharp Cheese
1-2 tsp. season salt
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
Fried Apples
Recipe Name:
Fried Apples
Ingredients:
6 tart apples, sliced
1 tsp. lemon juice
¼ cup bacon drippings
¼ cup brown sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg (optional)
Fried Potatoes
Recipe Name:
Fried Potatoes
Ingredients:
6 Large Russet Potatoes
2-3 Tbls. Oil
2 Tbls. Bacon grease
1-2 Tbls. Sugar
Salt
Pepper
Onion, Optional
Frito and Corn Salad
Recipe Name:
Frito and Corn Salad
Ingredients:
2 (15 oz.) cans whole kernel corn, drained
2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup green pepper
½ cup red onion, chopped
1 (10 ½ oz.) bag crushed Chili Cheese Fritos corn chips
Fruit Dip
Recipe Name:
Fruit Dip
Ingredients:
1 (3.4 Oz) Pkg. Vanilla Pudding (instant)
1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip
1 (8 oz) Pkg. Cream Cheese, softened
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Cup whole milk
Fruit Kebobs with Dip
Recipe Name:
Fruit Kebobs with Dip
Ingredients:
Watermelon
Strawberries
Pineapple
Grapes
(Any fruit of your choice)
Small Bamboo Skewers
1 Pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 Jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. grated lime peel
Fruit Pizza
Recipe Name:
Fruit Pizza
Ingredients:
1 (18 oz.) Pkg. refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
½ Cup orange marmalade
Fresh Strawberries, Kiwi, Blueberries and/or mandarin oranges
Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
1 Large can Pineapple Tidbits
2 Bananas
1 Large can Mandarin Oranges
1 10 oz. package frozen strawberries
1 Large can sliced Peaches
1 small box Vanilla Pudding (not instant)
1 small box Strawberry Jello
1 ½ Tblsp. Tapioca
Fully Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
Recipe Name:
Fully Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients:
2 lbs. red potatoes (about 6)
8 slices bacon
3 Tbsp. flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1 cup shredded cheddar with a touch of Philadelphia cream cheese (I used more cheese)
Gingersnaps
Ingredients
½ cup butter softened (I used butter flavored Crisco)
1 cup sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. cloves
½ tsp. salt
1 ½ tsp. baking soda
2 ¼ cups flour
¼ cup sugar
Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Recipe Name:
Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 large cucumber, chopped
½ cup coarsely chopped green pepper
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
¼ cup Green Vinaigrette dressing
½ tsp. lemon zest
Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
1/3 Stick butter
½ cup diced onion
1 clove minced garlic
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups frozen or fresh green beans
3 cups chicken or beef broth
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 (2.8 oz.) can French-fried onions
Pinch of House Seasoning
House seasoning:
1 cup salt
¼ cup black pepper
¼ cup garlic powder
Mix together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Grilled Pineapple
Ingredients:
1 Fresh Pineapple, peeled, cored and cut unto rings
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups
Recipe Name:
Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups
Ingredients:
Tropical Fruit Salsa:
1 can Tropical fruit cocktail, well drained
1/2 C diced Kiwi
Pinch of Chili Powder
Salt & Pepper to taste
Shrimp Marinade:
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. freshly grated orange zest
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. shrimp, shelled & deveined
Bamboo Skewers
1 C Julienned Carrots
1 C Julienned Cucumber
1 Head Iceberg, Butterhead or Boston Bibb Lettuce
Hot Sauce
Hawaiian Chicken
Recipe Name:
Hawaiian Chicken
Ingredients:
¼ Cup Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
¼ cup plus 2 Tblsp. Sugar
1-2 cloves garlic (or ½ tsp. garlic powder)
6 chicken breasts
Herbed Leek Tart
Recipe Name:
Herbed Leek Tart
Ingredients:
1 – 10 ounce package refrigerated pizza dough
6 – medium leeks, thinly sliced
3 – cloves garlic, minced
2 – tablespoons olive oil
1 – teaspoon dried herbes de Provence or dried basil, crushed
2 – tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
1 – tablespoon water
1 – cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese (4 ounces)
¼ cup pine nuts or chopped almonds, toasted
Fresh summer savory (optional)
Hershey Sundae Pie
Recipe Name:
Hershey Sundae Pie
Ingredients:
1 Oreo Crust
1 Pkg. Chocolate instant pudding
1 ½ cups milk
1 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 8 oz. cool whip, divided
1 square semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Chocolate almond bark or chopped Hershey bar
Directions:
Prepare pudding using 1 ½ cups milk. Spread into pie shell. Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; fold in 1 cup cool whip and melted chocolate. Spread over pudding. Top with remaining cool whip. Top cool whip with melted chocolate or chopped candy bar.
Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
1 ½ cup heavy cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk chocolate chips
6 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Lemon Blueberry Scones
Recipe Name:
Lemon Blueberry Scones
Ingredients:
3 Cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup (8 oz.) lemon yogurt
1 Egg
¼ cup butter, melted
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Glaze
½ cup powdered sugar
1 Tblsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. grated lemon peel
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Recipe Name:
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Ingredients:
6 Tblsp. Butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
2 eggs
½ cup plain yogurt
2 Tblsp. Lemon juice
1 Tblsp. Grated lemon peel
¼ tsp. lemon extract
1 1/3 cups flour
½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
2 egg whites
Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2/3 cup olive
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Recipe Name:
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Ingredients:
5 – 6 Cups of Prepared Mashed Potatoes
½ cup Milk
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 8 oz. sour cream (1 cup)
1 tsp. season salt
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 bacon strips, cooked & crumbled
Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients
2 Tblsp. Butter
2 Tblsp. Flour
1 ½ cups milk
2 ½ tsp. salt (divided)
2 big pinches nutmeg
2 big pinches pepper
2 cups cheddar cheese (yellow or white)
2 Tblsp. Grated Parmesan cheese
½ pound elbow macaroni
Marinade
Ingredients:
½ Cup Melted Butter
2 Tblsp. Vinegar
¼ Cup Lemon Juice
4 Tblsp. Olive Oil
¼ Cup Ketchup
4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
2 Tblsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tsp. Sugar
½ Tsp. Hot pepper sauce
Marinated Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Ingredients:
1 Stick butter
2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
1 tsp. Worchestershire sauce
¼ – ½ cup finely chopped onion
2 pgks. Dinner rolls
1 lb. ham (thinly sliced)
24 Swiss cheese slices
Marshmallow Drop Cookies
Recipe Name:
Marshmallow Drop Cookies
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups Flour
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
½ cup shortening (Crisco sticks)
1 cup brown sugar
1 Egg
½ cup milk
4 heaping Tblsp. Cocoa
½ cup nuts (optional)
Large marshmallow (cut in ½)
Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting:
½ Cup butter (softened)
½ Cup Cocoa
3 Cups powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
3 Tblsp. Milk (approx.)
Mix butter and cocoa. Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and beat until desired consistency.
Marshmallow Snappers
Recipe Name:
Marshmallow Snappers
Ingredients:
1 – 12 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips
¾ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups flour
½ cups cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 ½ cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups pecan halves, toasted
24 large marshmallows, halved
Caramel ice cream topping (optional)
Meatloaf
Ingredients:
2 beaten eggs
1- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
½ cup medium cracker crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 Tblsp. Green pepper (optional)
Dash of Worcestershire
1 Tblsp. Brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 ½ lbs. ground beef
Topping:
½ cup ketchup
2 Tblps. Brown sugar
1 Tblsp. Mustard
Mexican Cornbread
Recipe Name:
Mexican Cornbread
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups Cornmeal
3 tsp. Baking Powder
½ tsp. Salt
2 Eggs
1 can Cream-Style Corn
1 cup Sour Cream
½ cup Canola Oil
1 ½ cups Shredded Cheddar
3 Jalapeno Peppers, seeded and finely chopped
Mexican Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 lb. Ground Beef
½ Cup Chopped Onion
1 envelope Taco Seasoning
1 can (15 oz.) Tomato Sauce
1 Can (4 oz) Green Chilies (optional)
1 can (15 oz) Refried Beans
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Black Olives (optional)
6 flour tortilla shells
Mexican Pizza
Recipe Name:
Mexican Pizza
Ingredients:
2 Tubes crescent rolls
1 Cup (8 oz.) sour cream
1 (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, Softened
1 lb. ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can olives, drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 ½ cups Mexican cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
Chopped onion (optional)
Mexican Snack Squares
Recipe Name:
Mexican Snack Squares
Ingredients:
2 Cans crescent rolls
1 can refried beans
16 oz. sour cream
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Green onions (3-4)
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup red pepper
2 small tomatoes
1 small can sliced black olives
Mini Berry Pies
Ingredients
2 refrigerated pie crusts
6 oz. raspberries
12 oz. blueberries
4 tsp. cornstarch
¼ cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 large egg
Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes
Recipe Name:
Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes
Ingredients:
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. sugar
10 tsp. butter, melted (3 1/3 Tbsp)
Filling:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
4 tsp. flour
4 Tbsp. beaten egg
½ tsp. vanilla
12 mini peanut butter cups
Mini Pigs-in-a-Blanket
Ingredients
Little Smokies (1 package)
Crescent roll dough
Parmesan Cheese
Garlic salt
Mississippi Mud Brownies
Recipe Name:
Mississippi Mud Brownies
Ingredients:
6 oz. Unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 ½ cups flour
1/3 cups cocoa
½ tsp. salt
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs
¾ cup chopped pecans
Topping:
¾ cup marshmallow crème
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tsp. oil
No Bake Cookies
Recipe Name:
No Bake Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups white sugar
3 Tblsp. Cocoa
¼ cup butter
½ cup milk
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 tsp. vanilla
½ cup peanut butter
Noodle Roni
Recipe Name:
Noodle Roni
Ingredients:
1 lb. Hamburger
1 can old fashioned vegetable soup + 2 can of water
1/3 cup catsup
Rotini noodles
Brown hamburger in large skillet with lid. After hamburger is cooked, add soup, remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until noodles reach desired doneness, stirring occasionally.
Oatmeal Toffee Cookies
Recipe Name:
Oatmeal Toffee Cookies
Ingredients:
1 Cup Butter or margarine, softened
2 Eggs
2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 ¾ cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. salt
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 ¾ cups (10 oz. package) Heath Toffee Bits
1 cup coconut (optional)
Open Face Omelet
Ingredients:
6 Tblsp. Butter, divided
¼ cup milk
3 cups frozen hash browns
½ tsp. salt
6 Eggs
Dash pepper
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Ham and/or bacon
¼ cups sliced green onions (optional)
Orange Fluff
Recipe Name:
Orange Fluff
Ingredients:
2 (11 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 (15 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 pound cottage cheese
2 (3 oz.) packages orange jello
1 (16 oz.) container Cool Whip, thawed
Oven Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
3 lb. fryer, cut into pieces
1 ¼ cups flour
3 tsp. salt
¾ tsp. pepper
4 ½ tsp. paprika
1 stick butter
Parmesan Butterhorns
Recipe Name:
Parmesan Butterhorns
Ingredients:
1 Pkg. Yeast
1 cup warm milk (110°-115°)
3 ¾ cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 cup cold butter (no substitutions)
1 egg
¼ cup sugar
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta Salad
Recipe Name:
Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
1 ½ Cups Vegetable Oil
1 ½ Cups Apple Cider Vinegar
1 ½ Cups Sugar
1 Tblsp. Salt
1 Tblsp. Pepper
1 Tblsp. Garlic Salt
1 Tblsp. Accent
1 Tblsp. Parsley Flakes
1 Red Onion, thinly sliced
1 White Onion, thinly sliced
1 head Broccoli
½ head Cauliflower
2 Cucumbers
1 Green Pepper
12 oz. Cooked Pasta
Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
¾ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter flavor Crisco (1/2 Crisco stick)
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
3 Tblsp. Milk
1 Tblsp. Vanilla
1 egg
1 ¾ cup flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Recipe Name:
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup shortening
½ cup peanut butter
1 Egg
2 Tblsp. Milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Hershey kisses
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
from Nelba Shockley’s Kitchen
Pecan Sandies
Recipe Name:
Pecan Sandies
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
2 tsp. water
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup pecans
Powdered Sugar
Pickle Wraps
Recipe Name:
Pickle Wraps
Ingredients:
Whole Dill pickles
Deli ham
Cream Cheese
Ranch Salad Dressing Mix, optional
Pimento Cheese
Recipe Name:
Pimento Cheese
Ingredients:
1 Pkg. Cream Cheese (8 oz.), softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (mild or medium)
1 (4 oz.) jar pimentos, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 pinch garlic powder
½ tsp. sugar
Piña Colada Cake Pops
Recipe Name:
Piña Colada Cake Pops
Ingredients:
Cookie Sticks (50 large cake mix)
Favorite cake mix (plus ingredients)
Light Cocoa Candy Melts
1 Can Prepared Vanilla Frosting
Parasol Party Picks
Toothpicks
White Sugar Sprinkles
Waxed Paper
Styrofoam Block
Fruit Shaped Candies
Pixley on a Stick
Recipe Name:
Pixley on a Stick
Ingredients:
1 lb. sliced bacon
5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves cut into 2 in. chunks
60 wooden toothpicks
1 cup sugar
1 envelope ranch dressing mix
Pizza Monkey Bread
Recipe Name:
Pizza Monkey Bread
Ingredients:
½ lb. Italian Sausage or Hamburger
1 can (13.8 oz.) refrigerated Pizza crust
1 ½ cups shredded Italian Five Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia
½ cup Pizza sauce
½ tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese
Pork Chops with Apples & Stuffing
Ingredients
½ tsp. butter, softened
1 cup apple juice
2 unpeeled red baking apples, sliced
2 Tblsp. Butter
2 tsp. flour
1 ½ cups stuffing mix (chicken or pork)
1 tsp. packed brown sugar
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries
¼ tsp. cinnamon
1 Tblsp. Chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp. seasoned salt
4 bone-in pork chops, ¾ inch thick
Potato-Crusted Quiche
Ingredients
3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
¼ cup melted butter
3 Eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups triple cheddar w/Philadelphia
4 green onions
4 slices cook bacon, crumbled (optional)
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Recipe Name:
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Ingredients:
1 15 oz. can pumpkin
½ cup sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
¾ cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup flour
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
Pumpkin Torte
Recipe Name:
Pumpkin Torte
Ingredients:
1 yellow cake mix
1 can pumpkin
½ cup milk
4 eggs
½ cup canola oil
1 ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 carton cool whip (16 oz.), thawed
¼ cup caramel topping
1/3 cup chopped pecan, toasted
Ranch Sausage Wonton Cups
Recipe Name:
Ranch Sausage Wonton Cups
Ingredients:
32 wonton wrappers
½ lb. bulk hot or Italian sausage
½ lb. ground beef
3 cups shredded Colby-Monterrey Jack cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
2-3 tsp. ranch salad dressing mix
1 can (2 ¼ oz) sliced ripe olives
Ravioli Lasagna Bake
Recipe Name:
Ravioli Lasagna Bake
Ingredients:
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce
½ cup water
2 lb. frozen cheese ravioli (about 24, uncooked)
1 tub (8 oz.) cream cheese spread
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese with a touch of Philadelphia
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Roasted Green Beans
Ingredients
Fresh Green Beans
Olive Oil
Garlic and Herb Soup & Dip Mix
Salmon Patties
Recipe Name:
Salmon Patties
Ingredients:
1 Can Pink Salmon
1 Egg
Crushed Saltine crackers (about 10 squares)
Salt & Pepper to taste
2-3 Tbsp. oil
Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites
Recipe Name:
Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients:
18 Oreos finely crushed (3/4 cup)
2 ½ Tblsp. Butter, melted and divided
2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup + 2 Tblsp. Sugar
2 Eggs
½ tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 cups white chocolate chips
½ cup + 1/3 cup cream, divided
25 small, fresh strawberries
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325˚. Line an 8×8 baking pan with two large sheet of foil. Mold foil to pan. Brush foil with ½ Tbsp. melted butter. Use a fork to blend together Oreos and 2 Tblsp. Melted butter until mixture is well combined and evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly onto bottom of the prepared pan, set aside. Beat on medium-low speed cream cheese and ¼ cup sugar until smooth. Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until well blended. In a microwave safe bowl, heat white chips with 1/3 cup cream on 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth. Pour melted chips into cream cheese mixture and blend on low speed until combined. Tap bowl on counter top about 30 times to release some of the air bubbles, then pour mixture over crust. Bake for 40 minutes, then turn oven off without opening the oven door. Allow cheesecake to rest in warm oven 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 3 hours or refrigerate for 6 hours. Once cheesecake is fully chilled and set, lift out of pan using foil overhang. Cut cheesecake into squares. Beat remaining cream until soft peaks form, then add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Cut flat top off of each strawberry and lay flat side down over top of cheesecake. Using pastry bag or cake decorating tube, pipe whipped cream around strawberry, then finish with small amount over the top of the “hat.” Serve immediately.
Sloppy Joes
Ingredients:
1 lb. Hamburger
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 Tblsp. Onion flakes
¼ cup brown sugar
2 Tblsp. Yellow mustard
3 Tblsp. Pickle relish
¼ cup ketchup
1 small can tomato paste (6 oz.)
1 can water (6 oz.)
½ pkg. Sloppy Joe seasoning mix
Snickerdoodles
Recipe Name:
Snickerdoodles
Ingredients:
1 Crisco stick (butter flavor)
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
3-4 tsp. water
2 ¾ cups sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
Topping:
2 Tblsp. White sugar
2 Tblsp. Cinnamon
Southern Peach Cobbler
Recipe Name:
Southern Peach Cobbler
Ingredients:
8 Fresh Peaches
¼ tsp. cinnamon
¼ cup white sugar
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. cornstarch
TOPPING
1 cup flour
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
½ tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
Special Mocha Cupcakes
Recipe Name:
Special Mocha Cupcakes
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
2 eggs
½ cup cold brewed coffee
½ cup vegetable oil
3 tsp. cider vinegar
3 tsp. vanilla
Frosting:
1/3 Cup Cocoa
1/3 cup Butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
Vanilla
Milk
Combine cocoa and butter with mixer until combined. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and a little milk. Beat, adding enough milk to make desired consistency.
Strawberry Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Recipe Name:
Strawberry Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Ingredients
4 cups mixed salad greens
6-8 Strawberries
¼ cup red onion
1-2 cups cooked chicken breast
Dressing:
1/3 cup Olive Oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. dried minced onion
Salt & pepper to taste
Strawberry Float
Recipe Name:
Strawberry Float
Ingredients:
2 Tblsp. Strawberry Jam
1 tsp. water
3 scoops Strawberry Ice Cream
½ cup sliced fresh Strawberries
¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Cup chilled Strawberry Sparkling Water/Ginger Ale
Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad
Ingredients:
1 Cup Light Mayo
¼ Cup White Vinegar
2/3 Cup Slenda
1 Tblsp. Poppy Seeds
1 Red Onion
1 Pint fresh Strawberries
1 bag Romaine Lettuce
½ bag Baby Spinach
Strawberry Tartlets
Recipe Name:
Strawberry Tartlets
Ingredients:
12 Wonton Wrappers
3 Tblsp. melted butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
4 oz. cool whip
12 fresh strawberries
1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
Strawberry Walnut Torte
Recipe Name:
Strawberry Walnut Torte
Ingredients:
¾ Cup chopped walnuts, toasted and cooled
¼ cup plus 1 ¼ cups sugar, divided
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
3 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
1 ¾ cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
FROSTING:
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 Pgk. (8oz.) cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
1 jar (12 oz.) strawberry preserves
4 cups halved strawberries
Stuffed Mushrooms
Recipe Name:
Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients:
1 lb. large white mushrooms
1 jar real bacon bits
8 oz. block of cream cheese, softened
4-6 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
Sugar Cookies
Recipe Name:
Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
1 Cup Butter (or Butter Flavor Crisco Sticks)
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Cup White Sugar
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Tsp. Baking Soda
1 Tsp. Cream of Tartar
1 Tsp. Salt
1 ½ Tsp. Vanilla
2 Eggs
4 Cups Flour
Frosting:
4 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
½ Cup Butter, Softened
1 Tblsp. Vanilla
2-4 Tblsp. Milk
Cream butter, add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Add vanilla and enough milk to make a spreading consistency. Frosting can be tinted with colored gel or food coloring. Use gel for brighter color.
This frosting can be used on cupcakes, cookies or pretty much anything that needs icing.
Super Bowl Cookies
Recipe Name:
Super Bowl Cookies
Ingredients:
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup Sugar
½ Cup Butter, softened
3 Eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. light corn syrup
1 ½ cups peanut butter
2 tsp. baking soda
4 cups quick oats
½ cup chocolate chips
6 oz. M&M’s
Taco Dip
Recipe Name:
Taco Dip
Ingredients:
2 Cans Refried Beans
2 Bunches Green Onions
16 oz. Sour Cream
1 Pkg. Taco Seasoning
1 small jar Picante
3 Cups Shredded Cheese
Lettuce
Tomato
Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Recipe Name:
Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Ingredients:
1 Pkg. yeast
¼ cup warm water
1 cup scalded milk, cooled to lukewarm
¼ cup plus ½ tsp. sugar, divided
2 Tblsp. melted butter, divided
3 ½ – 4 cups bread flour, divided
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
Three Chocolate Cookies
Recipe Name:
Three Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients:
1 Cup Butter (2 sticks)
1/2 Cup Vegetable Shortening
3/4 Cup Sugar
1 3/4 Cups Brown Sugar
3 Large Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla
3 3/4 Cups Flour
2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
1 (12 oz.) pkg. Semi-sweet chips
1 Cup Milk Chocolate chips
3 (1 oz) squares bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
1 Cup Almond Brickle Chips
Tuna Casserole
Recipe Name:
Tuna Casserole
Ingredients:
2 Tblsp. Butter
¼ cup chopped onion
1/3 cup milk
1 can cream of mushroom or celery soup
1 can tuna
2 cups noodles, cooked
Cheese
Brown onion in butter, add milk and soup. Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese. Pour into 1 qt. casserole dish. Top with 1 cup shredded cheese. Bake 30 minutes at 350◦.
Turtle Brownies
Recipe Name:
Turtle Brownies
Ingredients:
1 German Chocolate Cake Mix
2/3 cup evaporated milk, divided
¾ Cup melted butter
1 cup chocolate chips
Chopped pecans (optional)
1 pkg. caramels
Turtle Cookies
Recipe Name:
Turtle Cookies
Ingredients:
1 Cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa
¼ tsp. salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 Egg, separated
1 egg white
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 ¼ cups chopped pecan
Caramel filling:
14 soft caramel candies
3 Tbsp. cream
Chocolate Drizzle (optional):
2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1 tsp. shortening
Tuxedo Cake
Recipe Name:
Tuxedo Cake
Ingredients:
1 Devil’s Food Cake Mix
1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding
12 Oz. cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter softened
1 ½ tsp. vanilla
6 cups powdered sugar
½ of 8 oz. Cool Whip
2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
Prepare cake batter as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round cake layers, blending dry pudding mix into batter before pouring into prepared pans. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen cakes from side of pans with knife. Invert onto wire racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
Meanwhile beat cream cheese with butter until blended. Gradually beat in sugar.
Cut each cake layer horizontally in half with a serrated knife.
Stack on plate, spreading ¼ cup cream cheese frosting between each layer. Spread remaining frosting onto top and sides of cake.
Microwave Cool Whip and chocolate in microwaveable bowl on High 1 ½ minutes, stirring after 1 minute; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Cool 5 minutes. Pour over cake, letting excess drop down side. Store cake in refrigerator.
Veggie Pizza
Recipe Name:
Veggie Pizza
Ingredients:
2 Tubes Crescent Rolls
¾ Cup Mayo or Miracle Whip
½ Cup sour cream
2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 envelope Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
¾ Cup green pepper
¾ Cup green onions
¾ Cup tomato
¾ Cup Broccoli
¾ Cup carrots
¾ Cup cauliflower
¾ Cup shredded cheddar cheese
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cookies
Recipe Name:
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cookies
Ingredients:
11 ounces white baking bar
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
2 Eggs
2 ¾ cups flour
½ cup seedless raspberry jam
½ tsp. shortening
Yeast Bread
Recipe Name:
Yeast Bread
Ingredients:
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 Tblsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
3 Tblsp. Oil
¼ cup Sugar
1 ¼ cups warm water
3 cups flour
Zucchini Bread
Recipe Name:
Zucchini Bread
Ingredients:
3 Cups Flour
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 tsp. Salt
2 ¼ Cups White Sugar
1 tsp. Baking Soda
3 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. Baking Powder
2 cups grated zucchini
3 tsp. cinnamon
3 eggs
1 cup chopped walnut (optional)
Directions:
Grease two 8 x 4 in. pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda and cinnamon together in a bowl. Beat eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar together. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, beat well. Stir in zucchini and nut until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 40-60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans on rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan and cool completely.
Recipe Name:
Berry Cream Muffins
Needed Items:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries
(chocolate chips can be used if desired instead of berries)
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
½ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
In large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add berries and toss gently – if frozen berries do not thaw. In another bowl combine the eggs, sour cream, oil and vanilla – mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moist – do not over mix.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yields 12-15 muffins, depending on size of tin. Recipe can be doubled if desired.
Recipe Name:
Homemade Onion Rings
Needed Items:
2-3 large sweet onions
Cracker crumbs (4-6 sleeves of saltine crackers crushed very fine)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp. paprika
Flour- about 2 cups
2 eggs
1 cup milk
Directions:
Slice onions ½ inch thick and separate into rings and put in a bowl of cold water. Season crushed cracker crumbs with garlic powder and paprika. Mix eggs and milk. Put flour, egg/milk mixture and cracker crumbs in separate bowls in that order. Dip sliced rings in to flour first; then egg/milk mixture; then cracker crumbs – place on cookie sheet or shallow pan.
Fry in a fry daddy until golden brown.
These can be frozen individually on a cookie sheet and placed in a plastic bag for later use and fry while still frozen.
Apple Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Ingredients:
½ cup butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 large fresh Gala apples, peeled, cored and sliced
Topping:
½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
Asparagus Frittata
Ingredients:
6 large eggs
2 Tbl whipping cream
½ tsp salt, plus a pinch
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbl olive oil
1 Tbl butter
12 oz asparagus, trimmed, cut into ¾ inch pieces
1 tomato, seeded and diced
3 oz. Fontina cheese, diced
Biscotti
Bolognese Sauce (Meat Sauce)
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Butter & Sage
Ingredients:
Pasta (Recipe for pasta follows)
4 oz butter
2 tbsp freshly shredded sage leaves
2 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
For the filling:
9 oz freshly cooked pumpkin or sweet potato flesh, cooked and mashed
3-4 oz dried breadcrumbs
4 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium egg yolk
½ tsp soft brown sugar
2 tsp freshly chopped parsley
Freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pasta:
1 cup flour (they suggest 001 pasta flour)
1 tsp salt
2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1 tbsp olive oil
1-3 tsp water
Coffee Smoothie
Ingredients:
¾ Cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
¼ cup cold nonfat milk
1 stick Starbucks Via Ready Brew
1 Banana
1 cup ice
Crispy Cauliflower and Cheese Fritters
Ingredients:
2 lbs Cauliflower florets
Salt and pepper
3 Eggs beaten
2 Tbsp Plain Flour
Olive oil for shallow-frying
1 ¾ C Parmesan, cheddar or gruyere cheese, freshly grated
1 Garlic clove, peeled and pureed
½ tsp freshly grated Nutmeg
Eggplant Fries with Spicy San Marzano Sauce
Ingredients:
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
½ cup cornstarch
2 Tbl garlic powder
2 Tbl table salt
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups whole milk
1 (2-pound) eggplant, peeled
8 cups vegetable oil
Kosher salt
¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
14 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Spicy San Marzano Tomato Sauce
¼ cup extra extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped yellow onion
2 Tbl minced garlic
1 28 ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, chopped
12 to 1 tsp red chile flakes
1 tsp dried oregano
1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Frittata di Patate (Potato Omelet)
Kale Salad
Ingredients:
1 bunch of kale without stems
½ pkg of 16 oz bag frozen, shelled edamane beans
¼ C thinly sliced red onion
1 C shredded carrot
Small handful of agrape tomatoes
2/3 C sweet & dried cranberries
½ C fresh blueberries
½ cup roasted sunflower seeds (unsalted)
½ C cashew pieces (unsalted)
Dressing:
½ C sugar or less
½ C apple cider vinegar
¼ C olive oil
½ tsp. salt
Lois Ann's Apple Salad
Mascarpone (or cream-cheese cups) Coppe di Mascarpone
Ingredients:
8 oz of mascarpone or cream cheese, at room temperature
3 egg yolks
¼ cup sugar
4 Tbl brandy or rum
½ pint heavy cream
strawberries, raspberries or blueberries for garnish
Mufaletta Sandwich
Ingredients:
• 1 loaf Mufaletta bread (or Italian bread)
• 1 cup olive mix
• 1/4 lb sliced ham
• 1/4 lb sliced mortadella
• 1/4 lb sliced Genoa salami
• 1/4 lb sliced provolone
• 1/4 lb sliced mozzarella
Olive Mix:
• 3/4 cup pimento-stuffed olives
• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables)
• 2 lg. pepperoncini
• 3 – 4 pickled onions
• 2 Tbsp. capers
• 1 md. clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• A couple of grinds of blackpepper
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
Novara’s Bean and Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
¼ lb pork rind or fresh side pork
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbl butter
2 medium onions, sliced very thin about 1 cup
1 carrot, peeled, washed & sliced
1 large stalk of celery washed & diced
2 medium zucchini, trimmed & diced
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 lb red kidney beans soaked and drained but not cooked
1/3 cup Italian plum tomatoes with their juice
Salt
Fresh ground black pepper
3 cups meat broth or 1 cup canned beef broth & 2 cups water
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for table.
Orange and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
1 Cucumber
3 oranges
Salt
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 Small Radishes
1/2 Lemon
Fresh Mint Leaves
Pear and Pineapple Tart
Ingredients:
Crust:
2 Cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 Cup shortening
1 egg
1 Tbl. vinegar
Enough water to make ½ Cup liquid
Filling:
5-6 pears, peeled, cored and sliced
1 can of pineapple tidbits drained (reserve juice)
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Honey
2 Tbl. cornstarch or flour
¼ – ½ C of sugar
Penne Rigate with Tomatoes
Ingredients:
10 tbl extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
salt
2 fresh chilies cut into small pieces
4 C ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 ½ fl oz dry white wine
12 oz penne rigate
5 slices mild bacon, diced
1 bay leaf
2/3 C Parmesan cheese, grated
Pineapple Salsa and Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta
Ingredients:
4 cups diced sliced pineapple
1 ½ cups diced red onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup minced jalapenos, seeds removed
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 ½ tsp lemon zest
½ tsp coarse sea salt, plus more to taste
1 French baguette, sliced diagonally
½ c extra-olive oil, divided
Coarsely ground black pepper
Polenta Alpina
Red Cabbage with Bagna Cauda
Ingredients:
1 large head of red cabbage
1 recipe for Bagna Cauda
4 Tbl red wine vinegar
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients:
1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed
3 tbl olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp finely ground black pepper
Roasted Peaches with Pecan Praline Stuffing
Ingredients
4 ripe peaches, unpeeled
1 tbl freshly squeezed lemon juice
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp table salt
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
3 tbl plus 3 tab unsalted butter, cubed
¼ cup chopped pecans
Savory Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients:
Rosemary Crust
1 ¾ Cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp roughly chopped fresh rosemary
salt and ground pepper to taste
10 Tbl cold butter cut in cubes
1/3 c ice water
Sweet Potato-Parmesan Filling
2 lbs sweet potatoes
½ C milk
½ tsp olive oil or to taste
1//2 C butter softened
¼ C grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic minced
salt & ground pepper to taste
2 eggs
Smoked Mushrooms with Bacon
Ingredients:
12 large white mushrooms with gills removed about 1 pound
¼ cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Filling:
8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
2 Tbl finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
1 cup spinach chopped
¼ cup plus ¼ cup panko or bread crumbs
Freshly ground black pepper
12 oz bacon, finely chopped (about 14 slices)
Sauce:
1 cup white wine
¼ cup sliced shallots
5 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt
Springtime Pasta
Ingredients:
350g pappardelle (3/4 lbs)
salt and pepper
fresh grated parmesan (optional)
Sauce:
8 small Artichokes
2/3 lb Asparagus
2/3 lb White young onions, peeled & finely sliced
2/3 lb Podded tender broad beans
Less than ½ lb Garden peas
6 Tbsp Olive oil
Less than ½ C Water
3 tbsp Coarsely chopped parsley
Tuna Stuffed Eggs
Ingredients:
6 large eggs
Mayonnaise – 2 egg yolks
5.3 oz Tuna in oil, drained and finely chopped
Salt and pepper
12 Salted capers, soaked, drained & finely chopped
1 tsp French mustard
1 Gherkin (optional) finely sliced
1/3 C Olive Oil (not extra virgin)
Juice of ½ Lemon
Vegetable Pie
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup peeled and chopped onions such as Vidalia
1 large zucchini, thinly sliced
1 large yellow squash, thinly sliced
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1 to 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (4-6 oz)
1 to 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (4 to 6 oz)
2 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into ¼ inch slices
2 9-inch deep dish pie shell prebaked as directed
1 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts drained