Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake

Ingredients BATTER 1 cup uncooked rolled oats (instant or regular, I used rolled oats) 1 1⁄4 cups boiling water 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 1⁄2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg TOPPING 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine, melted 1⁄2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons cream or 3 tablespoons milk 3⁄4 cup flaked coconut … Read more

Chewy, Fudgy Triple-Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients:5 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped8 T (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into quarters3 T cocoa powder3 large eggs1 1/4 cups sugar2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp salt1 cup (5 oz.) unbleached all-purpose flour Instructions: Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat oven to 350. Spray an 8-inch … Read more

Spinach Dip Mozzarella Sticks

INGREDIENTS:8 ounces cream cheese, softened½ cup cooked spinach, drained2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 teaspoon Kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups flour4 eggs, beaten2 cups seasoned breadcrumbsCanola oil, for fryingMarinara sauce for dipping DIRECTIONS:In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, stirring until thoroughly … Read more

Herbed Potato Crisps

INGREDIENTS:3 large potatoes2 tablespoons oil1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper…1⁄2 teaspoon oregano1⁄2 teaspoon thyme1⁄2 teaspoon sage1⁄2 teaspoon rosemarycelery salt, to tastegarlic salt, to taste DIRECTIONS:Pre-heat the oven to a high temperature.Cut the unpeeled potatoes into 1/4 inch slices.Place the potato slices on well-greased oven trays.Brush the potato slices with oil and a sprinkling of the pepper … Read more

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Ingredients:1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons milk40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped Instructions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set … Read more

Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

INGREDIENTS1 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked3 cups whole milk3⁄4 cup white sugar1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour1⁄4 teaspoon salt3 egg yolks, slightly beaten2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla3 bananas DIRECTIONSHave baked 9-inch pie shell ready.In a large saucepan, scald the milk.In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the scalded milk.Over medium heat, stirring … Read more

FRIED APPLE or PEACH PIES

Ingredients8 ounces dried apples or dried peaches1 cup water1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon butter1 tsp. cinnamon or apple pie spice1 can jumbo refrigerated flaky biscuitsvegetable oil, for frying DirectionsCombine apples and water in saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let cool, mashing … Read more

Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

Ingredients:1 (12 ounce) packageuncooked tri-colored rotini pasta10 slices bacon1 cup mayonnaise1 (1 ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder1⁄2 cup milk (more, if needed)1 large tomatoes, chopped or 15 grape tomatoes, cut in half1 (3 ounce) cansliced black olives1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shreddedsalt and pepper Instructions:Bring a large pot of lightly salted … Read more

Amazing Apple Pie Tacos

Ingredients: 4 Apples peeled & sliced1/2 C Sugar2 tsp Cinnamon1/2 tsp Nutmeg1/2 C WaterTortilla’s (flour) 6″ sizeOil (for frying tortillas)1/2 c sugar-cinnamon mixtureWhipped cream Directions: Place apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water in a sauce pan.Stir until well blended and cover and cook on medium stirring frequently For 10 minutes or until apples are semi … Read more

Boston Cream Poke Cake

Ingredients:1 box yellow cake mix (plus box ingredients)2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix4 cups milk1 container chocolate frosting Instructions:Prepare cake in 13 x 9″ pan according to box directions. Use spoon handle to poke holes evenly across cake. Combine milk and pudding mix and whisk until well blended. Pour pudding over cake making sure it … Read more

Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

INGREDIENTS:2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent rolls2 (8oz each) package cream cheese, softened1 1/2 tsp vanilla1/4 cup butter, meltedcinnamonsugarDIRECTIONS: Unroll and spread 1 of the cans of crescent rolls on the bottom of a9 x 13 baking dish (or 8 x 8 if you want to cut the recipe in half). Combine softened cream cheese, 1 … Read more

Homemade Krispy Kreme

Ingredients:3 tbsp milk3 tbsp boiling water1 tsp dry active yeast8 oz all purpose flour (a little under 2 cups – I recommend you measure and weigh. See my note above)1 1/2 oz sugar (about 3 tablespoons)1 egg1 oz butter, cold to room temperature (just don’t melt it, okay?)dash of saltEnough oil to cover the bottom … Read more

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

Ingredients:1 lb. zucchini or squash (about 2 medium-sized)1/4 cup shredded parmesan (heaping)1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs (heaping)1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon kosher saltfreshly ground pepper, to taste Directions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with foil and spray lightly with vegetable spray. Slice zucchini or squash into 1/4 inch-thick rounds. Toss rounds with oil, … Read more

Hearty Hamburger Soup

Ingredients:2 lbs lean ground beef1 white onion, peeled and diced1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste1/2 teaspoon dry oregano, more to taste1/2 teaspoon dry basil, more to taste1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope onion soup mix6 cups water, more to desired consistency1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1 tablespoon soy sauce1 (15 ounce) … Read more

Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:1 tablespoon melted butter1/2 medium chopped onion1/4 cup melted butter1/4 cup flour2 cups half-and-half cream2 cups chicken stock1/2 lb fresh broccoli1 cup carrot, julienned1/4 teaspoon nutmeg8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheesesalt and pepper Instructions:Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and … Read more