Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

Ingredients:1 cup Coca Cola (real thing, not diet)1/2 cup oil1 stick butter3 Tablespoon cocoa2 cups sugar2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1/2 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanillaFrosting:1 stick butter3 Tablespoon cocoa6 Tablesppon of cream or milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 3/4 cups confectioner’s sugar Directions:In a saucepan, mix Coca Cola, oil, butter and cocoa and … Read more

Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef1 1-pound package tater tots2 10-ounce cans condensed cream of mushroom soup (or 3 cans if you want it extra creamy)1 or 2 14-ounce cans vegetables (whole-kernel corn, green beans, etc.)Onion and garlic powder (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.While the oven is preheating, brown the ground beef (seasoning to … Read more

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Butter and cream cheese provide the rich taste in this deliciously dense pound cake. I always top mine with a fresh lemon glaze made of fresh lemon juice and confectioner’s sugar This recipe produces a perfect cream cheese pound cake. After persistent recipe testing with many failures, I found the best ratio of ingredients to … Read more

Apple Slice Recipe

INGREDIENTS:2 cups self raising flour1 cup sugar3 apples, peeled, cored and diced (1 cm)125g butter or margarine1 egg DIRECTIONS:*Toss apples with self raising flour and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.*Melt butter in a small saucepan on the stovetop or in a small bowl in the microwave, stir in egg.*Pour butter and egg into the … Read more

Caramel Pecan Carrot Cupcakes

I make these for all holidays and partys,family and friends love them,easy to make and never any left over. Ingredients :With a super moist cake and silky smooth cream cheese frosting, CARAMEL PECAN CARROT CUPCAKES are more than a dream come true 1 package Nestle Toll House Ultimates Refedgerated Pecan Turtle Delight Cookie Dough2 packages … Read more

HONEY-GARLIC SLOW COOKER CHICKEN THIGHS

INGREDIENTS 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup honey 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil DIRECTIONS Lay chicken thighs into the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker. Whisk soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, and basil together in a bowl; pour over the chicken. Cook on Low … Read more

MOIST PINEAPPLE CAKE

INGREDIENTSCAKE 1 can(s) crushed pineapple in 100% juice (large can – 20oz) – do not drain2 c all purpose flour1 1/2 c sugar2 large eggs2 tsp baking soda FROSTING 8 oz cream cheese, room temp1 stick unsalted butter, room temp2 c powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla2 Tbsp milk DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put all … Read more

Banana Split Trifle – So Good – Charter House Interiors

INGREDIENTS:1 Box Yellow Cake Mix or Angel Food Cake Mix1 Lg Pkg. Banana Pudding3 large bananas, sliced1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries1 ½ – 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple (or 6 oz can of crushed pineapple, drained)1 Container – Cool Whip, thawed1 Jar Maraschino Cherries, diced½ C Pecans, chopped¼ cup chocolate syrup DIRECTIONS: Prepare the … Read more

Easy Chocolate Pie

Ingredients 1 baked deep dish pie crust 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 1 can carnation evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups whole milk 4 medium egg yolks 6.5 oz bitter sweet chocolate 2 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp butter Instructions Whisk together milk, egg yolks and dry ingredients. Cook over medium heat until it starts to bubble, remove from heat. Add chocolate, vanilla and butter. Make meringue and bake for 9 minutes … Read more

Homemade Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup Recipe

Makes about 16 ounces (2 cups)…Ingredients:3/4 cup cocoa powder…1 1/4 cups water1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractDash salt Directions:Use a big saucepan – at least 2 quarts. This will expand when boiling, and overflows will make a big mess on your stove top! I use a 3-quart saucepan.Combine the cocoa powder, water, sugar … Read more

EASY CROCK POT ORANGE CHICKEN

Ingredients 4-5 Boneless Chicken Breasts – Thawed 3/4 cup Orange Marmalade (or Apricot Preserves) 3/4 cup of BBQ sauce 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce Sesame Seeds and Orange Zest for garnish (optional) Serve over: Rice, Peas, Cabbage, etc.. Orange Marmalade Substitutes: Reduce Orange Juice Apricot Preserves Orange Zest, Sugar and Water over LOW heat Directions Cook … Read more

HAM AND BEAN SOUP

INGREDIENTS 1 ham bone I leave meat on the bone while it cooks 4-5 cups leftover ham 2 cups dry navy beans 2 cups celery chopped 2 cups carrots chopped 1 large onion finely chopped 3 cloves garlic finely minced 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dry 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1 tbsp. dry 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 8-9 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing vegetables INSTRUCTIONS Prepare dried beans by soaking them in cold water … Read more

Skinny Beef, Vegetable and Barley Soup (Crock Pot or Stove Top)

Ingredients1 pound package lean ground beef (96%), see shopping tips 2 (32-oz) containers Swanson’s reduced-sodium beef broth or your favorite broth 1 (14.5 oz) can Swanson’s reduced-sodium beef broth 1 (14.5 oz) can tomatoes, diced ¾ cup dried pearl barley, see shopping tips 1½ cups carrots, sliced 1½ cups celery, sliced 1½ cups onions, chopped … Read more