INGREDIENTS½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tsp. lemon zest or more — zest from 1 large lemon ⅞ cup* + 1 tablespoon sugar for sprinkling 1 egg, room temperature 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour (set aside ¼ cup of this to toss with the blueberries) 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ingredients:1 25 oz. (1 lb) frozen cheese ravioli1 24 oz. jar marinara or spaghetti sauce1 1lb. ground beef1 tsp. dried basil1 T. minced garlic1/2 tsp. dried parsley8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 C. parmesan cheese Instructions: Brown ground beef and drain, add in 1 C. of the pasta sauce, garlic and basil. Remove from heat and … Read more
Ingredients:1 stick butter (8 Tablespoons)1 cup water1 tsp vanilla4 eggs1c flourMOM’S FAMOUS FILLING:1 pint heavy cream1 package (3.4 OUNCES) instant vanilla pudding⅓ cup milkMakes approx 16 Instructions:Bring the butter, water and vanilla to a boil.Add the flour and stir constantly until it leaves the side of the pot and forms a ball.Remove and cool.Beat in … Read more
Ingredients:1 stick of butter2 eggs1 yellow cake mix1 bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions:1. Melt butter in bowl2. Whisk together with eggs3. Stir in cake mix4. Mix in chocolate chips5. Press into greased pan6. Bake at 350– 9×13 for 20 min, smaller pans 25-28 min.