Easy Baklava

Ingredients 1 pound chopped mixed nuts 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough 1 cup butter, melted 1 cup white sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish. … Read more

Lemon Veggie Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half 6- ounce jar whole pitted Calamata olives, drained 3-4 green onions, diced 8 ounces Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 1 cup mini sweet bell peppers, sliced (about 5) 4 cups broccoli florets (about 2 broccoli crowns) 1 1/2 cups frozen peas For the Vinaigrette 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 3 lemons (just over 1/2 cup) 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 2 teaspoons salt … Read more

CABBAGE SOUP WITH HAMBURGER

CABBAGE SOUP WITH HAMBURGER Ingredients:2-3 pounds of hamburger (can substitute ground turkey)1 head of cabbage, chopped2 cup celery, diced2 cup white or yellow onion, diced1 green bell pepper, diced2-3 cloves garlic, minced5-6 cups beef broth2 – 14 oz can basil, oregano, garlic diced tomatoes2 teaspoon oregano2 teaspoon basil½ teaspoon red pepper flakesfew shakes of black … Read more

Beef Barley Soup (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients2 pounds stew meat (nicely marbled beef chunks)salt and pepper2 tablespoons oil10 cups water3 mounded tablespoons good quality beef base3 stalks celery (about 2 cups), chopped2 onions, chopped5 cloves garlic, minced1 large potato, peeled and shredded, about 2 cups3-4 large carrots, peeled and shredded, about 2 cups1 cup pearl barley rinsed InstructionsGenerously salt and pepper … Read more

T bone steak with onions!

Ingredients 1 lb. T-Bone steak or any steak cut, grilled medium rare 1 medium yellow onion sliced 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive oil 2 tablespoons French fried onion 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Slice the steak into thick strips. Heat a pan and then pour-in olive oil. When the oil becomes hot, put-in the onion and then sauté for 2 minutes. … Read more

Homemade Blackberry Cobbler

Ingredients:2 1/2 C Fresh blackberries, washed1 C Sugar1 C Flour2 t Baking powder1/2 t Salt1 C Milk1 Stick of unsalted butter, meltedFirst you should take care of the blackberry and sugar mixture because it needs to sit for a while. Stir together just the berries and sugar in a large bowl and let it sit … Read more

GRAPE SALAD

Ingredients : 16 oz sour cream16 oz cream cheese1 cup sugarCouple squirts of pure vanillaApprox. 4 lbs green seedless grapesApprox. 4 lbs red seedless grapesMaybe 4 cups pecans1 quart strawberries How to make it : Blend cream cheese and sugar together, then, add sour cream and vanilla. Fold in all other ingredients making sure to … Read more

Pineapple Juice Cake

Ingredients 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow or butter cake mix3/4 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup pineapple juice4 large eggsFor the glaze:2 cups powdered sugar3/4 cup pineapple juice4 tablespoons unsalted butter Instructions Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease and flour a 10 to 12-cup Bundt pan.Use an electric mixer to combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, pineapple … Read more

Retro Jello Strawberry Pie

Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons cornstarch1 cup sugar1 1/2 cups water3 oz box strawberry Jell-O2 cups sliced strawberriesPre-bake a 10″ pie shell Direction: Line bottom of pie shell with the sliced strawberries. Combine cornstarch, sugar and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add the Jell-O and stir until dissolved. … Read more

STRAWBERRY PIE

INGREDIENTS Crust ½ c. (1 stick) butter, softened3 Tbsp. sugar1 c. flourFilling 2 c. water2 c. sugar6 Tbsp. cornstarch1 (6 oz.) package strawberry jell-o3 quarts strawberries, cleaned and de-stemmed*If you are using a shallow pie plate, cut filling recipe in half. INSTRUCTIONS Crust Mix butter, sugar, and flour and press into a greased deep pie … Read more

Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients 16 ounces tricolor rotini 8 ounces salami chopped 1 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing store-bought or homemade 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed 1 pint grape tomatoes halved ½ cup sliced black olives ½ green bell pepper diced ½ orange bell pepper diced½ red bell pepper diced ⅓ cup red onion diced ⅓ cup parmesan cheese shredded 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning salt & pepper to taste Instructions Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water. Combine all ingredients in a large … Read more

Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

You’ll Need: 1 bag of mini marshmallows.16 oz of vanilla yogurt (2 cups).1 (8 oz) tub of thawed cool whip.1 (3 ½ ounce) package of cheesecake flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix.1-2 containers of sliced strawberries.3-4 sliced bananas. How to: Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl, and chill until serving!Bonne Appétit!Easy, … Read more

HOT HAM & CHEESE ROLLS

Ingredients:-1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated Classic Pizza Crust-3/4 lb deli ham (thinly sliced, but not shaved)-12 slices Swiss cheese (thinly sliced)GLAZE1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon poppy seedsDirections:1-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.2-Unroll the pizza dough onto a cutting … Read more