Two-Step Pound Cake

This is an easy two step pound cake recipe.  Pound cake is an annual family tradition as a dessert in our family.  We always serve it with Peppermint Stick Ice cream and I have to say it is the highlight of the holiday season!  If you have never tried the combination you MUST. I highly recommend Swan’s … Read more

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP PASTA

INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces fettuccine 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups baby arugula 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley … Read more

Cajun pasta be Poppin

So I seasoned the shrimp with the cajun season and cooked in butter… Browned the andouille sausage.Seasoned chicken with cajun seasoning also and browned it. I used linguini pasta. Add onion, bell pepper, and 1 tablespoon thyme; sautee in butter for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.Add red bell pepper, cook 3 minutes.Add reserved 1/3 cup cooking … Read more

TURKEY WINGS WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

Ingredients :   6 large turkey wings (tips seperated)1/2 pound button mushroomsLarge onionBell pepperCeleryGarlicPoultry seasoningGarlic powderOnion powderSalt PepperDried basil1/2 cup  Oregano Chicken stock1 can Cream of mushroom soup1/2 can Cream of chicken soup Direction: Preheat oven to 400° f (200°C) Season turkey wings with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, poultry seasoning, basil and oregano. Coat … Read more

Italian American Cookies

INGREDIENTS Italian Christmas Cookies 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 tsp. vanilla 3 1/2 cup flour 4 tsp. baking powder Icing 2 cup sifted confectioner’s sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 6 tsp. water Stir until creamy PREPARATION STEP 1 Sift dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs; add vanilla and dry ingredients. Knead … Read more

VANILLA BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE GLAZE

INGREDIENTS :12 tablespoons of butter, plus 2 tablespoons (for pan)1 cup sugar1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla3 large eggs2 cups of all purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon (for pan)1 and a half teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon of saltCream Cheese Glaze1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature1 and a half cups powdered sugar¼ cup of evaporated … Read more

Cajun Chicken An Broccoli Alfredo

Ingredients Salt1 pound penne or other small pasta2 cups broccoli florets1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets2-3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (see notes)2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup dry white wine2 cups heavy cream2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin parmesan cheese, shreddedSalt and pepper. How to Make ItHeat oven to 200°F. In large … Read more

My Granddaddy’s Favorite Brown Sugar Carmel Pound Cake For Those Who Enjoy Flavor

This cake is covered in so much maple glaze that the hole in the middle is filled with it! Hey, everyone! I am so excited to tell you about this wonderful brown sugar and maple glaze cake recipe that I found over on the Making Memories With Your Kids blog. Erin, the founder of the … Read more

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES

INGREDIENTS:1 large egg2½ tablespoons mayonnaise (I like Hellman’s Real)1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard (I like Maille brand)1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning¼ teaspoon salt¼ cup finely diced celery (you’ll need one stalk)2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley1 pound lump crab meat*½ cup panko (I like the Whole Foods 365 brand for this recipe)Canola oil … Read more

Quick Italian Cream Cake

Ingredients:1 (16.25-ounce) package white cake mix (I used Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe)3 large eggs1 1/4 cups buttermilk1/4 cup vegetable oil1 (3 1/2-ounce) can flaked coconut2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted3 T Rum (optional)Cream Cheese Frosting (below) Instructions:Beat first 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes. Stir in coconut and pecans. Pour into … Read more

CABBAGE ROLL SOUP

INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons olive oilsalt and pepper to taste1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean1 onion finely diced2 teaspoons minced garlic4 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage2 carrots peeled, quartered and sliced4 cups beef broth3 8 ounce cans tomato sauce1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice1 bay leaf3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons parsley INSTRUCTIONS Heat the olive … Read more

Christmas Baklava

Ingredients : 1/2 pound chopped pecans1/2 pound chopped walnuts2-3 tbsp. ground cinnamon1 pound package of Phyllo dough1-1/2 cups butter, melted2-1/2 cups honey1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. grated lemon zestMix nuts together in a large bowl and toss with the ground cinnamon. Set aside.   Directions : Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.Place 2 sheets of phyllo … Read more

Cajun Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients : 12 raw shrimps (as many as you’d like, I like having a lot in my pasta)1 serving of pasta (preferably a linguine)2 cloves garlic, minced2 tbs. butter1/2 c. heavy creamshredded parmesan cheese1/8 tsp. basilsalt and pepper to tasteflour (to thicken)cajun seasoning1/4 c. parsleyWhite wine (not shown)olive oil (not shown)   Directions : Heat … Read more