The Best Crack Cake

It has now been a little over a year, and my recipe for Crack Cake is the most googled recipe that I’ve created to date. I’d like to thank all of the people out there who took the time to check out my recipe and share it with their friends. I think it’s so popular … Read more

Pineapple Cake with Cheese Cake Filling

Ingredients : 1 super moist yellow cake mix 1 tablespoon pineapple juice 1 egg milk butter, melted Directions : Follow the directions on any super moist yellow cake mix you choose (I like Duncan Hines), however, replace the oil in the recipe and use melted butter instead. Replace the water in the recipe and use … Read more

Our Favorite Frosted Pumpkin Bread

  We’re the kind of people that look forward to autumn all year long. We love the bright colors of fall, the crispness to the air and the warm spices in fresh-baked treats. Of course, we also love anything pumpkin flavored, which is why this recipe for pumpkin bread really hits the spot. We’ve made … Read more

STRAWBERRY BREAD

    Ingredients: For the Bread: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup oil 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups diced strawberries 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour For the Glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons melted … Read more

BEST BREAD

I have very fond memories of childhood on my grandma’s farm. She would always be baking something, and I was her official taste-tester. I loved it when she made me her famous Amish Cinnamon Bread. There’s nothing like fresh cream butter smeared across a piping hot slice of homemadeCinnamon bread. Grandma would sip on her … Read more

MINI STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE TACOS

INGREDIENTS 5 8” tortillas 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup cream cheese, softened 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup icing sugar 1 cup chopped strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp water 1 tbsp corn starch 1 tbsp water 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup crushed biscuits Directions Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C). … Read more

Amish Chicken

Ingredients: 6 -8 chicken pieces, cleaned 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 cups water Instructions: Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour and spices and arrange skin side up in a baking dish. Mix the cream and … Read more

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Ingredients 2 pounds chicken tenderloin chunks 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup soy sauce Rice, cooked Directions Mix all ingredients into the crockpot. Set the crockpot on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours. Serve over cooked rice.

Chewy Nutty Squirrel Bars

Most of the time we’re trying to keep squirrels out of our yard; those pesky critters are always digging up our flowers and plants to bury their stash of nuts and goodies. In this case, we’re willing to make an exception, because these particular nutty treats are exclusively for humans, and we can guarantee you’ll … Read more

Weight Loss Stew (Soup)

Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, diced 1/3 head green cabbage, rough chopped 2 green bell peppers, rough chopped 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped 1 large carrot, sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 can sweet corn, drained 1 can cut green beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (15oz) tomato sauce 1 can (15 … Read more

SLOW COOKER “MELT IN YOUR MOUTH” POT ROAST

What You’ll Need 1 chuck roast (mine was 3 pounds) Olive oil 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 onion, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 stalks celery, cut into large chunks (optional) 1 cup beef broth 1 tablespoon corn starch How … Read more

CHICKEN BACON RANCH POTATO BAKE

What You’ll Need 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 ranch dressing mix (dry powder) 14 medium potatoes, cubed 3 chicken breast, cubed 2 1/2 cup shredded cheese 1 cup crumbled bacon 1 cup green onions, chopped 1 tsp black pepper How to Make It Preheat oven to 500°F. Spray 9×12″ baking dish with … Read more

PIONEER PECAN PIE (NO CORN SYRUP!)

 INGREDIENTS  1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought (plus extra dough for decorating, optional) 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and browned (optional) 3 large eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla … Read more

TURTLE FUDGE – AN “OH SO EASY” RECIPE.

Turtle Fudge – an “Oh So Easy” recipe. A decades old easy and foolproof fudge recipe gets topped by crunchy toasted pecans, melted caramel candy and rich chocolate. I do tend to get on a roll sometimes when one recipe naturally leads to another, which is how this Turtle Fudge came about after I posted … Read more

Perfect Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix 1 can cream corn 1 can whole kernel corn drained 2 eggs 1 stick butter melted 1 Cup Sour cream Instructions: Mix all together in casserole adding the sour cream last. Bake in 350 oven for 45 minutes

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk (NOT skim) 4 or 5 ripe bananas, sliced thin (cover with plastic wrap or sprinkle with lemon juice to keep them from turning brown) 1 box vanilla wafers 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 1 tablespoon Butter (not margarine) 4 Egg yolks (Large … Read more