Mexican Tortilla Casserole

Mexican Tortilla Casserole is an easy-to-prepare, vegetarian meal that’s perfect for weeknight meals or a gathering of friends. You can easily add meat for a heartier dish! This tortilla casserole recipe is an easy make-ahead meal; not only does it freeze and reheat well, but it’s especially great for guests. You can prepare the entire … Read more

Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake

If you love cheesecake and pineapple upside down cake then this is a no brainer! It began with my favorite cheesecake…the one from the famous restaurant Juniors! I let the cheesecake chill completely. I even made it two days before serving because it holds up that well! Then I prepared my pineapple upside down cake. … Read more

HERSHEY BAR CAKE

Ingredients: 1 Box German Chocolate cake mix 1 3oz box instant vanilla pudding 3 large eggs 1/3-1/2cup oil (depending on cake mix brand) 1 1/4 cup water (depending on cake mix brand) 1 8 oz cream cheese – soft 1 scant cup granulated sugar 1 12oz frozen whipped topping (I couldn’t find 12oz and used … Read more

Peanut Butter Cup Pie

This peanut butter cup pie is simply an extremely delectable delight. And if you are a hardcore peanut butter cup fanatic, then you’re surely going to love this decadent pie. This pie looks spectacular. Also, it’s darn special. To celebrate any special occasion, you will definitely need a special recipe. And, this awesome peanut butter … Read more

The BEST Pasta Salad

Garden rotini pasta Wishbone Robusto Italian Dressing Colby jack cheese Pepper Jack cheese Sliced black olives Green peppers Sweet onions Grape tomatoes Sazon Adobo Black pepper Seasoned salt Onion powder Pinch of table salt Turkey pepperoni (I don’t eat pork) Turkey ham (couldn’t find any today though) Cucumbers

Old Fashioned Butter Cake Recipe

This recipe was discovered in an old McCall’s cookbook published in 1910, and you will fall in love with this fluffy, moist, easy-to-prepare cake. How to start this post? YUMMMM…we loved this cake…we couldn’t stay away from it…we ate it for dessert and then we ate it for breakfast… This beautiful cake recipe is a … Read more

Orange Zucchini Bread

I can recall the first time I was introduced to Zucchini bread. I was a little girl and a lady from down the street came over to our house and happily presented a loaf of zucchini bread. She was making some bread and new that my mom loved zucchini. Now I was a young kid … Read more

Homemade Kentucky Blackberry Cobbler

Ingredients: 2 1/2 c blackberries, washed 1 c sugar 1 c flour 2 t baking powder 1/2 t salt 1 c milk 1/2 c unsalted butter, melted How to make it : Stir together just the berries and sugar in a large bowl and let it sit out for 25-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375?. … Read more

Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients:  1 tablespoon butter–     1 tablespoon olive oil – 1 small onion, sliced – 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced – 2 cloves garlic, chopped – 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped – 1/4 cup white wine or broth – salt and pepper to taste – 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped – 1/2 teaspoon truffle oil (optional) … Read more

BLACKBERRY DUMPLIN’S

Ingredients: 1 quart fresh blackberries 2 cups white sugar, or to taste 2 cups water 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup shortening 1 egg yolk 5 tablespoons milk Place blackberries, sugar, water, butter, and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Cook and stir occasionally over medium heat until … Read more

INDIAN FRYBREAD

This recipe comes from my Aunt who lived among a local Indian tribe for many, many years. I have fond memories of visiting as a child and enjoying the culture. My Aunt learned to make Indian Fry Bread from friends in the tribe and passed the recipe to me several years ago. Fry bread goes … Read more

Smoked Sausage and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

You’ll Need: 1 package of sliced Eckrich skinless smoked sausage. 8 quartered Yukon gold potatoes. 1 diced green pepper. 1 diced yellow pepper. 2 tbsps of butter. 1 tsp of oregano. 1 tsp of basil. ½ tsp of black pepper. 2 tsps of olive oil. How to MAKE: Preheat the oven to 375°. In a … Read more

Taco Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients: 1 package corn bread/muffin mix (I use Trader Joe’s – it’s my favorite!) 3 cups cooked taco seasoned meat 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream, light 1 cup colby jack, cheddar or mexican cheese, shredded and divided 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 cup shredded lettuce Instructions: In a large bowl, … Read more

BLUEBERRY JELLO SALAD

Ingredients: 1 can (16-ounces) crushed pineapple (reserved drained juice)** 1 cup boiling water 2 boxes (3 ounces) of grape or berry-blue JELL-O gelatin (can substitute sugar-free JELL-O)* 1 can (16-ounces) blueberry pie filling 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, washed 1/4 cup chopped pecans Directions: 1 – Drain the pineapple juice into a one (1) cup measuring … Read more

Yaya’s Cowboy Cake

Cake 2 Cups All Purpose Flour 1 1/2 Cup Sugar 2 tsp baking soda dash salt 2 eggs (beaten) 1 can crushed pineapple Mix flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together. Add beaten eggs and pineapple, including juice. Mix well and pour into a seasoned 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30 … Read more

ZUCCHINI PIZZA CASSEROLE

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded zucchini (about 5 small zucchini’s) 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 2 tbsp. parmesan cheese 2 oz. cheese (I used mozzarella and cheddar) 1 tsp. italian seasoning 1 lb. ground beef 2 oz. pepperoni, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups spaghetti sauce 1 medium bell pepper, chopped 4 oz. cheddar or … Read more