30-MINUTE SEVEN LAYER SALAD

This gorgeous and colorful 7-layer taco salad recipe is made healthier by using ground turkey in place of beef, adding Greek yogurt and bumping up the amount of vegetables. Serve this salad in a clear glass bowl and you’ll have an eye-catching party-worthy dinner or potluck side in just 30 minutes. Ingredients Directions: Add bacon … Read more

HOMEMADE LEMON MERINGUE PIE!

Ingredients:1 cup white sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups water2 lemons, juiced and zested2 tablespoons butter4 egg yolks, beaten1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked4 egg whites6 tablespoons white sugar Instructions:Preheat oven to 350 degreesTo Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir … Read more

Rhubarb Dump Cake

Ingredients:1 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch pieces (between 3 and 4 cups)1 cup white sugar1 (3 ounce package) strawberry jell-o1 package yellow cake mix1 cup water1/4 cup butter, melted Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread the rhubarb evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle the sugar … Read more

Buffalo Brussels Sprouts

INGREDIENTS 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed 2 large Eggs, beaten 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. panko bread crumbs Canola oil, for frying kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Buffalo sauce, for serving DIRECTIONS In a large pot of salted boiling water, boil Brussels sprouts until bright green and fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain … Read more

Coconut Orange Cake

Ingredients:Cake:1 orange cake mix (I used Pillsbury Moist Supreme Creamsicle cake mix)1 cup flaked, sweetened coconutTools: Cake Leveler for beautiful even cake layers Frosting:1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, do not drain, crushedNote: If you are using mandarin oranges for garnish, be sure to set a few aside1 (5 oz.) large instant vanilla pudding mix … Read more

Ecstasy Cake

Ingredients:1 box Dark Chocolate Fudge cake1 can sweetened condensed milk1 jar caramel ice cream topping1 large tub Cool Whip1 (8oz.) Heath milk chocolate toffee bits Instructions:Prepare and cook cake as directed on the box in a 9×13 pan. Let cool. Take a drinking straw and poke holes close together all over the cake top. Slowly … Read more

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

INGREDIENTS:6 tablespoons butter, melted2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened3⁄4 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 (8 ounce) jar blueberry jam (or preserves)1 cup blueberries DIRECTIONS:Preheat oven to 350°F Combine butter and graham cracker crumbs and press firmly and evenly onto bottom of 9 X 13-inch baking pan.Beat cream cheese until … Read more

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and chopped1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced1 tbsp. olive oil1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix8 oz. pasta (I used Shells)1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shreddedSalt/Pepper to taste1 jar Alfredo sauce (14.5 oz) Directions: Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 9 x 9 baking dish.Heat 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 meat1 cup (8 oz) sour cream, light1 cup colby jack, cheddar or mexican cheese, shredded and divided1/2 cup onion, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped1 cup shredded lettuce How to make it : In a large bowl, prepare … Read more

Loaded Potato and Buffalo Chicken Casserole

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cubed (1″)8-10 medium potatoes, cut in 1/2″ cubes1/3 cup olive oil1&1/2 tsp salt1 Tbsp. black pepper1 Tbsp. paprika2 Tbsp. garlic powder6 Tbsp. hot sauce Topping:2 cups fiesta blend cheese1 cup crumbled bacon1 cup diced green onion DIRECTION Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Spray a 9X13″ baking dish with cooking … Read more

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND GRAVY

Ingredients:1-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts2 packets dry chicken gravy mix (0.87 ounce packets)1 10¾ ounce can cream of chicken soup1 and ¾ cups of water⅛ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Put the gravy packets, cream of chicken soup, water and pepper in a 4 quart or larger slow cooker.Whisk until the gravy is as smooth as … Read more

OLD FASHIONED ORANGE CANDY

INGREDIENTS:Orange slice candiesPowdered sugarPecans, chopped or ground DIRECTIONS:Put candy in microwavable bowl and microwave until soft. Twenty seconds is plenty in my microwave.Immediately, place the candy between slices of plastic wrap, waxed paper or parchment paper and roll out until flat. Dip in powdered sugar and then in pecans.Let cool and enjoy! YUM UPDATE:A marvelous … Read more

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS

Yesssss, we love pecans. You will too in these recipes!! INGREDIENTS : – 3 cups pecan halves and pieces– 1 3/4 cups flour– 3/4 cup powdered sugar– 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed– 1/4 cup Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa– 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips– 3/4 cup cup packed brown sugar– 3/4 cup light corn syrup– … Read more

PORK CHOP POTATO CASSEROLE

I have been making this recipe for more than 20 years and it is delicious and easy and a great recipe to serve to company. Just add a vegetable and some bread and you have a wonderful meal. Ingredients : 6 largepork chops 6 mediumpotatoes flour 1 largecan cream of mushroom soup 1/2 can(s)water oil … Read more