Maple Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
• place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

braised balsamic chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper.
• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken breasts until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. add onion; cook and stir until onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
• pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken; season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Sarah's Applesauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Creamy Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ready Time: 6 hrs 20 mins


• pour canola oil into slow cooker and tilt to coat bottom of crock. put chicken into bottom of slow cooker.
• mix salt, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; sprinkle about half the mixture over the chicken. turn the chicken and sprinkle remaining spice mixture over the chicken.
• layer tomato sauce, green chiles, pinto beans, and diced tomatoes atop the chicken, respectively.
• whisk chicken broth and cream of chicken soup together in a bowl; pour evenly over the diced tomato layer.
• cook on high for 1 hour. stir to spread ingredients evenly throughout the soup. continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 5 hours more.

Baker's Secret Pie Crust

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup cake flour
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 tablespoons shortening
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons distilled vinegar
• 3 cubes ice
• 1/2 cup cold water

Recipe

• measure butter & shortening onto a plate, put into freezer for about 20 minutes.
• measure cake flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into the bowl of a food processor. pulse for a few seconds to mix.
• take 1/2 of the cold butter and 1/2 of the cold shortening, put into processor with dry ingredients and pulse off and on for about 1 minute. scrape down twice while doing this.
• take remainder of the cold butter & cold shortening and cut in very briefly with the processor, leaving visible pea-sized chunks. do not over process at this stage!
• in a measuring cup, mix egg yolk and vinegar together, add ice cubes and water. let this get chilled, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• remove mixed flours and shortening from processor, put into a large mixing bowl. sprinkle approximately 4 to 5 tablespoons of this egg, water, vinegar mixture, a little at a time, mixing gently with a fork. the key to this is, you do not want a wet dough, and you do not want to overmix.
• place this dough into plastic wrap or plastic bag, chill in refrigerator for a few minutes. (may also be frozen for a few weeks at this stage for future use).
• remove from refrigerator and roll out. this makes absolutely the best pie crusts. i have won county fair competitions with this pie crust. double for making a 2-crust pie.

Cookies 'n' Creme Fudge

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 (6 ounce) packages chocolate baking squares
• 1 (14 ounce) can eagle brand® sweetened condensed milk
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups coarsely crushed chocolate creme-filled sandwich cookies

Recipe

• in heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate squares, sweetened condensed milk and salt. remove from heat; stir in crushed cookies.
• spread evenly into wax-paper-lined 8-inch square pan. chill 2 hours or until firm.
• turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Spicy Sweet Spot Prawn Marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 1/2 fluid ounces canola oil
• 1 3/4 fluid ounces mirin (japanese sweet rice wine)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 24 spot prawns

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• stir canola oil, mirin, pepper flakes, garlic, lemon zest, and salt together in a small bowl.
• place prawns in a resealable plastic bag; pour in marinade. press out excess air; seal the bag. marinate prawns in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. thread prawns onto skewers; discard marinade.
• grill prawns until opaque, about 3 minutes each side.

Mini Cheesecakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line miniature muffin tins (tassie pans) with miniature paper liners.
• crush the vanilla wafers and place 1/2 tablespoon of the crushed vanilla wafers into the paper lined miniature muffin tins.
• cream together with an electric mixer the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla. fill each miniature muffin liner with this mixture, almost to the top.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes. cool and then top with a teaspoonful of cherry (or any other flavor) pie filling.

Easy Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (15 ounce) can peaches

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a one-quart baking dish or 9 inch square pan, cream together sugar and butter. mix in flour and milk until smooth. pour peaches and their juice over the top.
• bake 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

'day Before Payday' Kielbasa And Corn Hash

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 4 large red potatoes, diced
• 1 pound kielbasa sausage, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen pepper and onion stir-fry blend
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 6 eggs (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the potatoes and kielbasa, and cook until the kielbasa is browned, and the potatoes are nearly tender, about 10 minutes. add the frozen pepper mix and corn; season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot and the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more.
• meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. once hot, crack in the eggs, and cook to your desired degree of doneness, about 1 1/2 minutes per side for over-medium. portion the kielbasa hash into 6 servings, and top each serving with a fried egg.

Sweet Corn Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
• combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. mix egg, sour cream, milk, and butter in a small bowl. fold egg mixture into flour mixture until just moistened; pour into prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. serve warm.

Coconut Cream Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a large bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk until the pudding mixture thickens. fold 1 cup of coconut and half of the nondairy whipped topping into the pudding. pour the combination into the prepared pie crust.
• spread the remainder of the nondairy whipped topping on top of the pie. sprinkle with the remainder of the coconut. refrigerate, and serve chilled.

Killer Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• crust:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons rice milk
• filling:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups rice milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• stir together the flour, sugar, and salt in a 9 inch pie pan, and make a well in the center. pour the oil and rice milk into the well, then mix with a fork until a dough forms. use your hands to press the mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of the pan. crimp the edge of the crust.
• stir together the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl; set aside. whisk together the pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, vanilla, and rice milk in a separate bowl until evenly blended. add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until fully blended. pour into the prepared crust and place on a cookie sheet in the preheated oven.
• bake for 10 minutes. reduce temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. the center may still wiggle a little but will firm up out of the oven. cool on a metal rack.

Egg In A Hole

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 teaspoons bacon grease
• 1 slice bread
• 1 egg
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 4 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• melt the bacon grease in a non-stick pan over low heat.
• cut a 1 1/2 to 2-inch hole from the center of the bread slice; lay in the hot skillet. when the side facing down is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes, flip and crack the egg into the hole; season with salt and pepper. continue to cook until the egg is cooked and mostly firm. flip again and cook 1 minute more to assure doneness on both sides. serve immediately.

A Very Popular Bbq Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a blender, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water and worcestershire sauce. season with mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. blend until smooth.

Fresh Strawberry Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (8 inch) pie shells, baked
• 2 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored jell-o®

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a saucepan, mix together the sugar and corn starch; make sure to blend corn starch in completely. add boiling water, and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. remove from heat. add gelatin mix, and stir until smooth. let mixture cool to room temperature.
• place strawberries in baked pie shells; position berries with points facing up. pour cooled gel mixture over strawberries.
• refrigerate until set. serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Killer Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• crust:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons rice milk
• filling:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups rice milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• stir together the flour, sugar, and salt in a 9 inch pie pan, and make a well in the center. pour the oil and rice milk into the well, then mix with a fork until a dough forms. use your hands to press the mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of the pan. crimp the edge of the crust.
• stir together the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl; set aside. whisk together the pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, vanilla, and rice milk in a separate bowl until evenly blended. add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until fully blended. pour into the prepared crust and place on a cookie sheet in the preheated oven.
• bake for 10 minutes. reduce temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. the center may still wiggle a little but will firm up out of the oven. cool on a metal rack.

Golden Crescent Rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 10 mins


• dissolve yeast in warm water.
• stir in sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and 2 cups of flour. beat until smooth. mix in remaining flour until smooth. scrape dough from side of bowl. knead dough, then cover it and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 1/2 hours).
• punch down dough. divide in half. roll each half into a 12-inch circle. spread with butter. cut into 10 to 15 wedge. roll up the wedges starting with the wide end. place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet. cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
• bake at 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) for 12-15 minute or until golden brown. brush tops with butter when they come out of the oven.

Fresh Strawberry Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (8 inch) pie shells, baked
• 2 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored jell-o®

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a saucepan, mix together the sugar and corn starch; make sure to blend corn starch in completely. add boiling water, and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. remove from heat. add gelatin mix, and stir until smooth. let mixture cool to room temperature.
• place strawberries in baked pie shells; position berries with points facing up. pour cooled gel mixture over strawberries.
• refrigerate until set. serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Stephen's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup chocolate chips
• 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
• 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup chopped almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar. mix in the eggs and vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture, and stir until just blended. with a large wooden spoon, stir in the , milk, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. stir in the walnuts, pecans, and almonds. drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

A Very Popular Bbq Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a blender, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water and worcestershire sauce. season with mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. blend until smooth.

Yummy Roll Ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 slices cooked ham
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 5 dill pickle spears

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• lay the ham slices flat on a serving plate and pat dry. spread with cream cheese. place a pickle spear at one end of each slice, and roll the slices into cylinders around the spears; secure with toothpicks.

A Very Popular Bbq Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a blender, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water and worcestershire sauce. season with mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. blend until smooth.

Yummy Roll Ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 slices cooked ham
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 5 dill pickle spears

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• lay the ham slices flat on a serving plate and pat dry. spread with cream cheese. place a pickle spear at one end of each slice, and roll the slices into cylinders around the spears; secure with toothpicks.

Golden Crescent Rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 10 mins


• dissolve yeast in warm water.
• stir in sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and 2 cups of flour. beat until smooth. mix in remaining flour until smooth. scrape dough from side of bowl. knead dough, then cover it and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 1/2 hours).
• punch down dough. divide in half. roll each half into a 12-inch circle. spread with butter. cut into 10 to 15 wedge. roll up the wedges starting with the wide end. place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet. cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
• bake at 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) for 12-15 minute or until golden brown. brush tops with butter when they come out of the oven.

Egg In A Hole

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 teaspoons bacon grease
• 1 slice bread
• 1 egg
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 4 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• melt the bacon grease in a non-stick pan over low heat.
• cut a 1 1/2 to 2-inch hole from the center of the bread slice; lay in the hot skillet. when the side facing down is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes, flip and crack the egg into the hole; season with salt and pepper. continue to cook until the egg is cooked and mostly firm. flip again and cook 1 minute more to assure doneness on both sides. serve immediately.

A Very Popular Bbq Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a blender, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water and worcestershire sauce. season with mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. blend until smooth.

Stephen's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup chocolate chips
• 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
• 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup chopped almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar. mix in the eggs and vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture, and stir until just blended. with a large wooden spoon, stir in the , milk, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. stir in the walnuts, pecans, and almonds. drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Cheddar Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup crushed cornflakes cereal
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, mix the cornflake crumbs, parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese.
• dip the chicken breasts in the melted butter, and roll them in the cornflake crumb mixture. place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Cookies 'n' Creme Fudge

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 (6 ounce) packages chocolate baking squares
• 1 (14 ounce) can eagle brand® sweetened condensed milk
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups coarsely crushed chocolate creme-filled sandwich cookies

Recipe

• in heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate squares, sweetened condensed milk and salt. remove from heat; stir in crushed cookies.
• spread evenly into wax-paper-lined 8-inch square pan. chill 2 hours or until firm.
• turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Chocolate Mousse Cake Iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for two 9-inch layers. cool and remove from pans.
• in a large bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate. gradually stir in the water, then instant pudding until smooth. chill for at least 30 minutes.
• remove the chocolate mixture from the refrigerator, and stir to loosen. fold in whipped cream and return to the refrigerator for at least another hour.
• place one layer of cake onto a serving plate. top with 1 1/2 cups of the mousse, then cover with the remaining cake layer. frost with the remaining mousse, and refrigerate until serving. garnish with fresh fruit or chocolate shavings.

Chocolate Mousse Cake Iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for two 9-inch layers. cool and remove from pans.
• in a large bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate. gradually stir in the water, then instant pudding until smooth. chill for at least 30 minutes.
• remove the chocolate mixture from the refrigerator, and stir to loosen. fold in whipped cream and return to the refrigerator for at least another hour.
• place one layer of cake onto a serving plate. top with 1 1/2 cups of the mousse, then cover with the remaining cake layer. frost with the remaining mousse, and refrigerate until serving. garnish with fresh fruit or chocolate shavings.

Cheddar Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup crushed cornflakes cereal
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, mix the cornflake crumbs, parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese.
• dip the chicken breasts in the melted butter, and roll them in the cornflake crumb mixture. place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Chocolate Turtles® Cheesecake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 5 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a large bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs and melted butter. press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk. heat and stir frequently until smooth. pour caramel sauce into crust, and top with pecans.
• in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; beat well until smooth. add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. melt the chocolate, and blend into cream cheese mixture. pour chocolate batter over pecans.
• bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set. loosen cake from the edges of pan, but do not remove rim until cooled to prevent the top from cracking. chill in refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight.

Amazing Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large pot, bring the squash to boil. reduce to a simmer until squash is soft.
• in a large bowl, mash the softened squash. mix in the mayonnaise, onion, egg, brown sugar, salt and pepper. pour the mixture into a 2 quart baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, mix together crackers, parmesan and butter. sprinkle over the squash mixture.
• bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until the topping is lightly brown.

Amazing Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large pot, bring the squash to boil. reduce to a simmer until squash is soft.
• in a large bowl, mash the softened squash. mix in the mayonnaise, onion, egg, brown sugar, salt and pepper. pour the mixture into a 2 quart baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, mix together crackers, parmesan and butter. sprinkle over the squash mixture.
• bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until the topping is lightly brown.

Quinoa Vegetable Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup diced (yellow or purple) onion
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups quinoa
• 3/4 cup diced fresh tomato
• 3/4 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• heat the canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. cook and stir the garlic and 1/4 cup onion in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. pour in the water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a boil; stir the quinoa into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. drain any remaining water from the quinoa with a mesh strainer and transfer to a large mixing bowl. refrigerate until cold.
• stir the tomato, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, corn, and 1/4 cup red onion into the chilled quinoa. season with cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; gently stir until evenly mixed.

Quinoa Vegetable Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup diced (yellow or purple) onion
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups quinoa
• 3/4 cup diced fresh tomato
• 3/4 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• heat the canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. cook and stir the garlic and 1/4 cup onion in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. pour in the water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a boil; stir the quinoa into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. drain any remaining water from the quinoa with a mesh strainer and transfer to a large mixing bowl. refrigerate until cold.
• stir the tomato, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, corn, and 1/4 cup red onion into the chilled quinoa. season with cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; gently stir until evenly mixed.

Chocolate Turtles® Cheesecake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 5 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a large bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs and melted butter. press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk. heat and stir frequently until smooth. pour caramel sauce into crust, and top with pecans.
• in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; beat well until smooth. add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. melt the chocolate, and blend into cream cheese mixture. pour chocolate batter over pecans.
• bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set. loosen cake from the edges of pan, but do not remove rim until cooled to prevent the top from cracking. chill in refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight.

Tina's Shortbread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
• sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. in a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. gradually stir in the dry ingredients, then stir in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
• roll or scoop dough into walnut sized balls. place them on unprepared cookie sheets 1 1/2 inches apart. flatten cookies slightly. bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until light golden brown. remove from sheets to cool on racks.

Sugar Cookie Cutouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup colored sugar for decoration

Recipe

• in a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. stir in the eggs and vanilla. sift together the flour and baking powder, stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the heavy cream. cover dough, and chill for 2 to 3 hours, until firm.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• on a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
• bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottoms and edges of cookies are light brown. remove from baking sheet and cool on wire racks. store in an airtight container.

Cookies 'n' Creme Fudge

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 (6 ounce) packages chocolate baking squares
• 1 (14 ounce) can eagle brand® sweetened condensed milk
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups coarsely crushed chocolate creme-filled sandwich cookies

Recipe

• in heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate squares, sweetened condensed milk and salt. remove from heat; stir in crushed cookies.
• spread evenly into wax-paper-lined 8-inch square pan. chill 2 hours or until firm.
• turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Mediterranean Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons wine
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup wine
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

• heat the oil and 2 tablespoons wine in a large skillet over medium heat. add chicken and saute about 4 to 6 minutes each side, until golden. remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
• saute garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds, then add onion and saute for 3 minutes. add tomatoes and bring to a boil. lower heat, add 1/2 cup wine and simmer for 10 minutes. add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• return chicken to skillet and cover. cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Candied Garlic Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups honey
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds chicken wings

Recipe

• heat honey, soy sauce, and garlic in a saucepan until boiling.
• place the wings in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, and pour the honey mixture over the chicken. cover with foil. marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
• bake, covered, at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 1 hour; turn the wings after 1/2 hour. remove the foil cover, and bake for 15 minutes. take the wings out of the sauce, and bake on a rack for 10 minutes. turn the chicken wings, and cook for another 10 minutes.

Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. add flour and stir until the butter and flour are well combined. pour in milk, stirring constantly as it thickens. add more milk depending on desired consistency.

Veronica's Apple Pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded tart apple
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a large bowl, combine butter, egg, milk and apple. in a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and sugar. stir flour mixture into apple mixture, just until combined.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. brown on both sides and serve hot.

Oatmeal Carmelitas

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9x9 inch square pan.
• combine the 1 cup flour, baking soda, oats, brown sugar, salt and melted butter. mix to combine, mixture will be very crumbly. press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 10 minutes.
• let cool slightly then sprinkle over the crust the chocolate chips and chopped nuts. mix the caramel ice cream topping with the 3 tablespoons of flour and drizzle over the chocolate chips. top with the remaining oatmeal mixture. you will need to break it into small pieces to cover.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes. let bars cool before cutting.

Candied Garlic Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups honey
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds chicken wings

Recipe

• heat honey, soy sauce, and garlic in a saucepan until boiling.
• place the wings in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, and pour the honey mixture over the chicken. cover with foil. marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
• bake, covered, at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 1 hour; turn the wings after 1/2 hour. remove the foil cover, and bake for 15 minutes. take the wings out of the sauce, and bake on a rack for 10 minutes. turn the chicken wings, and cook for another 10 minutes.

Jiffy Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, chilled
• 1 cup cold milk
• 1/3 cup currants
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 3 tablespoons milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease the bottoms and sides of a 12-cup muffin tin.
• cream 1/3 cup butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. drop 1 teaspoon into each muffin cup. reserve the remaining mixture.
• in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. cut in 1/4 cup cold butter until crumbly. make a well in center, and pour in the milk. stir to form a soft dough, adding a bit more milk if needed.
• turn the dough out on lightly floured surface. knead 8 to 10 times. pat dough into rectangle about 1/3 inch thick and 12 inches long. spread the remaining cinnamon mixture over dough rectangle. sprinkle currants over top. roll up like a jelly roll into a long log. mark the dough first, to make sure you know where to cut, then cut the log into 12 slices. place cut-side down in the prepared muffin pan.
• bake in in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. turn rolls out on a serving tray.
• for the glaze, add milk to the confectioners' sugar and stir well, adding more liquid if necessary to make a thin glaze. drizzle over cinnamon rolls.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 pinch salt
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and mustard powder. season to taste with salt and black pepper. stir in minced fresh herbs if desired.

Veronica's Apple Pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded tart apple
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a large bowl, combine butter, egg, milk and apple. in a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and sugar. stir flour mixture into apple mixture, just until combined.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. brown on both sides and serve hot.

Jacky's Fruit And Yogurt Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 (8 ounce) container blueberry flavored yogurt
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups blueberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
• stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. in a separate bowl, combine yogurt, egg, vanilla, butter and blueberries. stir mixtures together just until combined; batter will be very thick. scoop into prepared muffin cups.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Oatmeal Carmelitas

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9x9 inch square pan.
• combine the 1 cup flour, baking soda, oats, brown sugar, salt and melted butter. mix to combine, mixture will be very crumbly. press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 10 minutes.
• let cool slightly then sprinkle over the crust the chocolate chips and chopped nuts. mix the caramel ice cream topping with the 3 tablespoons of flour and drizzle over the chocolate chips. top with the remaining oatmeal mixture. you will need to break it into small pieces to cover.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes. let bars cool before cutting.

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 8 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter and milk (if needed for moisture) until blended. shape mixture into two 1/2 pound eggs or make a bunch of smaller eggs. freeze eggs for 1 hour.
• while the eggs are freezing, cut semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces and place in top of double boiler with shortening. melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth. stick a long-tined fork in top of each peanut butter egg, dip it in melted chocolate to cover then drain on waxed paper. when the eggs are cooled and set, decorate the eggs to suit your fancy.

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 8 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter and milk (if needed for moisture) until blended. shape mixture into two 1/2 pound eggs or make a bunch of smaller eggs. freeze eggs for 1 hour.
• while the eggs are freezing, cut semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces and place in top of double boiler with shortening. melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth. stick a long-tined fork in top of each peanut butter egg, dip it in melted chocolate to cover then drain on waxed paper. when the eggs are cooled and set, decorate the eggs to suit your fancy.

Jacky's Fruit And Yogurt Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 (8 ounce) container blueberry flavored yogurt
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups blueberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
• stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. in a separate bowl, combine yogurt, egg, vanilla, butter and blueberries. stir mixtures together just until combined; batter will be very thick. scoop into prepared muffin cups.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Country Quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain (reserving 1 tablespoon of grease) crumble bacon and set aside. heat reserved bacon grease in skillet and saute onion until soft.
• in a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, flour, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. add bacon, onion, mozzarella and cheddar cheese; mix well. pour mixture into pie crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until lightly brown on top and firm in the middle. serve warm.

Individual Baked Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 slice bacon
• 1 teaspoon melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1/4 slice cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown, but still flexible. wrap bacon slice around the inside of a muffin cup. place a teaspoon of butter (or bacon grease) in the bottom of muffin cup. drop in egg.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. place 1/4 slice of cheese over egg, and continue cooking until cheese is melted and egg is cooked.

Lemon Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a bowl, stir together paprika, salt, and pepper. sprinkle seasoning over chicken pieces. dip pieces in egg, then dredge in bread crumbs. arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in an aluminum foil-lined 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning once.
• in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together sugar, lemon juice, and curry powder, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
• drizzle lemon sauce over chicken, return to oven, and bake 5 minutes more.

Mary's Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and diced
• 3/4 pound shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons prepared dijon-style mustard

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a small baking dish, mix the roasted red peppers, monterey jack cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic and dijon-style mustard.
• bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. serve warm.

Lemon Pepper Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. cover, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
• meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. saute almonds until lightly browned. season with lemon pepper. stir in green beans, and toss to coat.

Lemon Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a bowl, stir together paprika, salt, and pepper. sprinkle seasoning over chicken pieces. dip pieces in egg, then dredge in bread crumbs. arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in an aluminum foil-lined 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning once.
• in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together sugar, lemon juice, and curry powder, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
• drizzle lemon sauce over chicken, return to oven, and bake 5 minutes more.

Blue Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 pint fresh blueberries

Recipe

• wash and pick over cranberries. place in a medium saucepan with water, and sugar. bring to a boil, reduce heat, stir and simmer for 10 minutes or until cranberries burst.
• slightly mash the cranberries with the back of a wooden spoon to insure all skins are broken. add the cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. mix well.
• remove from heat and mix in the blueberries (don't be afraid to break a few, but don't over mash either). the sauce will thicken as it cools.
• transfer to a bowl, cool slightly and place plastic wrap directly on top of sauce to cover. refrigerate until chilled.

Country Quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain (reserving 1 tablespoon of grease) crumble bacon and set aside. heat reserved bacon grease in skillet and saute onion until soft.
• in a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, flour, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. add bacon, onion, mozzarella and cheddar cheese; mix well. pour mixture into pie crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until lightly brown on top and firm in the middle. serve warm.

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
• reserve 1 cup cake mix. in a large bowl, combine the remaining dry cake mix with 1 egg and 1/2 cup melted butter. mix well, and then pat into prepared pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. pour over crust.
• in a small bowl, combine reserved 1 cup cake mix, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons softened butter. crumble over pumpkin filling. sprinkle nuts evenly over the top, if desired.
• bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Lemon Pepper Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. cover, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
• meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. saute almonds until lightly browned. season with lemon pepper. stir in green beans, and toss to coat.

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
• reserve 1 cup cake mix. in a large bowl, combine the remaining dry cake mix with 1 egg and 1/2 cup melted butter. mix well, and then pat into prepared pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. pour over crust.
• in a small bowl, combine reserved 1 cup cake mix, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons softened butter. crumble over pumpkin filling. sprinkle nuts evenly over the top, if desired.
• bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Lemon Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a bowl, stir together paprika, salt, and pepper. sprinkle seasoning over chicken pieces. dip pieces in egg, then dredge in bread crumbs. arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in an aluminum foil-lined 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning once.
• in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together sugar, lemon juice, and curry powder, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
• drizzle lemon sauce over chicken, return to oven, and bake 5 minutes more.

Lemon Pepper Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. cover, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
• meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. saute almonds until lightly browned. season with lemon pepper. stir in green beans, and toss to coat.

Blue Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 pint fresh blueberries

Recipe

• wash and pick over cranberries. place in a medium saucepan with water, and sugar. bring to a boil, reduce heat, stir and simmer for 10 minutes or until cranberries burst.
• slightly mash the cranberries with the back of a wooden spoon to insure all skins are broken. add the cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. mix well.
• remove from heat and mix in the blueberries (don't be afraid to break a few, but don't over mash either). the sauce will thicken as it cools.
• transfer to a bowl, cool slightly and place plastic wrap directly on top of sauce to cover. refrigerate until chilled.

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
• reserve 1 cup cake mix. in a large bowl, combine the remaining dry cake mix with 1 egg and 1/2 cup melted butter. mix well, and then pat into prepared pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. pour over crust.
• in a small bowl, combine reserved 1 cup cake mix, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons softened butter. crumble over pumpkin filling. sprinkle nuts evenly over the top, if desired.
• bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
• reserve 1 cup cake mix. in a large bowl, combine the remaining dry cake mix with 1 egg and 1/2 cup melted butter. mix well, and then pat into prepared pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. pour over crust.
• in a small bowl, combine reserved 1 cup cake mix, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons softened butter. crumble over pumpkin filling. sprinkle nuts evenly over the top, if desired.
• bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Sour Cream Apple Pie Deluxe

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 2 cups diced apples
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chilled butter, diced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). press the pie crust into and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate.
• in a medium bowl, stir together 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and salt. mix in the sour cream, egg and vanilla until smooth. add apples, and stir to coat. scrape the mixture into the pie shell.
• bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and continue baking for 30 minutes more.
• while the pie is baking, prepare the topping in a medium bowl. stir together 1/3 cup of flour, 1/3 cup sugar, and cinnamon. cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
• after the 30 minute bake time has passed, cover the top of the pie with the crumb topping, and continue to bake for 15 minutes, or until topping is lightly browned and apples are tender. allow the pie to cool, then refrigerate until chilled before serving.

Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

• melt chocolate and the butter together. let cool and blend in the sour cream, vanilla, and salt. gradually add the confectioner's sugar until the frosting is of spreading consistency, beat well.