Homemade Pimento Cheese

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon onion powder4 ounces diced pimentos, drained1/2 teaspoon dried mustard INSTRUCTIONS: With an electric mixer, mix the cheddar cheese and cream cheese together. Mix for 2-3 minutes. Add in the mayo and mix. Add in the garlic powder, … Read more

Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Ingredients : 2 tablespoon butter3 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced¼ cup brown sugar½ teaspoon cinnamon10-12 egg roll wrappersoil for fryingpowdered sugar, for dustingcaramel sauce Instructions : In a medium size pan, melt butter, add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often until apples are tender.Pour into a bowl and place in … Read more

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Ingredients : 1 cup white sugar1 cup butter, softened1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg yolk2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Directions : In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg yolk. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour … Read more

Bread Pudding with Toffee Sauce

Ingredients For the Bread Pudding:6 large croissants or 10 small ones, slightly stale3 cups heavy whipping cream6 egg yolks¾ cup granulated sugar1 tsp. nutmeg Pecan Toffee Sauce:¾ cup brown sugar, tightly packed⅓ cup unsalted butter⅓ cup heavy whipping cream1 TBSP Amaretto½ cup chopped pecans, toasted Instructions For the bread pudding:Tear croissants into pieces and place … Read more

Apple Pie Cake

Ingredients : Topping1cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces Apple Mixture6 apples, peeled, thinly sliced3 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons lemon juice Cake1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix1 1/3cups water1/3 cup oil3 eggs Directions : 1 Heat oven to 350°F … Read more

The Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken That You’ll Never Stop Eating

Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple juice1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup brown sugar, packed3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce3 cloves garlic, minced12 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, juices reserved*2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions: In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, chicken broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, and … Read more

Copycat Cheesecake Factory White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

Ingredients : Crust1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs, such as crumbled Oreo cookies (filling removed)1/3 cup butter, melted (I used a 1/4 cup) Filling1/2 cup raspberry preserves (I used a raspberry pie filling)1/4 cup water4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 1/4 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract5 eggs (I used 4 eggs)4 … Read more

SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Ingredients: 2 gala apples (chopped)2 kiwis (chopped)1 pomegranate5 clementines1 1/2 bananas2 tablespoons sugar Instructions: In a medium size bowl, combine all the chopped fruits and sugar.I learned the best way to get a pomegranate seeds out is to cut it horizontally, hold it face down in your palm with your fingers apart so the seeds … Read more

Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup

This Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup is the perfect comforting soup for those cold winter days! It’s so easy to make and oh so satisfying! Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, sliced 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 (12 oz) cans evaporated … Read more

They never fail to make huge, tall, soft, fluffy and buttery rolls!

INGREDIENTS:1 pkg active dry yeast (equals 2 1/4 tsp)1/4 c warm water1/3 c white, granulated sugar`1/4 c butter, softened1 tsp salt1 c hot milk1 egg, lightly beaten4 1/2 c sifted all-purpose flour2 Tbsp butter, melted (for brushing rolls) DIRECTIONS: Sprinkle yeast over very warm water in large bowl. Stir until yeast dissolves. Leave to foam … Read more

Kiwi Vanilla Cupcakes with Kiwi Buttercream Frosting

INGREDIENTS Cupcake base: 1-2 whole fresh kiwis (enough to make 1/3 cup of mashed kiwi) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature slightly over 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 2 egg whites Frosting: 1 whole … Read more

Mama’s Pizza Casserole

Ingredients :1 (10-ounce) bag of egg noodles1 jar of tomato sauce (I use Ragu spaghetti sauce)3 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded1 1/2 pound hamburger meat1 package of pepperoni Directions : Brown the meat and drain the grease. Boil Noodles until soft. Drain the water. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a 9×13 casserole dish, start layering … Read more

BANANA LEMON LOAF

Ingredients:Loaf2-3 very ripe bananas, mashed2 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup milkJuice of 1 lemon (2 tablespoons juice) Frosting2 cups confectioners’ sugarjuice of 1 lemon1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf … Read more

Fruit Salad to Die For

Ingredients 1 can(s)pineapple chunks, in their own juice1 can(s)mandarin oranges, drained1 bunchgreen grapes, halved2bananas1 pkgstrawberries, sliced however you want1 boxsmall box of vanilla instant pudding (jell-o brand only – others just don’t taste right)1you can also add other fruits that you like to this as you please. Directions :Pour the pineapple, juice and all into … Read more