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

Caramel Apple Cobbler

Ingredients 4-6 capple pie filling1 stickbutter, melted 1 boxyellow cake mix1 jar(s) caramel Directions preheat oven to 350, butter a 13×9 cake pan, set aside. pour apple pie filling into pan, if your not making your own filling, use 2 16oz cans from store. pour the DRY cake mix over the pie filling. Drizzle desired … Read more

Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes

When it comes to classic summer salads, it’s hard to beat this Marinated Cucumbers Onions and Tomatoes recipe…It just tastes like summer! This particular recipe is from Womack House, a long ago country kitchen in Fulshear, TX. ingredients:3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings3 medium tomatoes, … Read more

4-INGREDIENT LEMON CREAM CHEESE DUMP CAKE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS: 1 (16 oz.) can lemon pie filling1 (15 oz.) package yellow cake mix4 oz. cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, thinly slice PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a square baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.Pour lemon pie filling into the bottom of greased baking dish, making sure … Read more

CHERRY CHEESECAKE FLUFF

Whether you grew up calling it ambrosia or fluff, we all remember some form of jello-marshmallow dessert that’s a pretty pastel and tasty to boot. These days it’s fun to bring back classics, tweaking them slightly to cater to more modern palates…as we did with this cherry cheesecake fluff. Thanks to cheesecake instant pudding mix, … Read more

Mac&Cheese

Ingredients : 12 oz dry macaroni1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 1/2 cups milk1 cup light cream about 10-12% MF1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder1 teaspoon onion powdersalt & pepper to taste1 can condensed cream of cheddar soup optional 10.75oz4 cups sharp cheddar divided1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese Directions : Preheat oven to 425 degrees.Cook macaroni according … Read more

An Absolutely Delicious Italian Meatloaf

This is an Absolutely Delicious Italian Meatloaf that combines Ground Beef and Ground Sausage. Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef1/2 lb. ground mild Italian sausage1 small onion, finely chopped1/2 C. chopped bell pepper (I used orange, it was all I had in the freezer)1 tsp. olive oil1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce1 clove garlic, minced1/2 tsp. oregano1/2 tsp. … Read more

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD

Ingredients 1½ cups flour½ cup cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon baking powder½ cup butter¼ cup brown sugar½ cup white sugar2 eggs4 small bananas, mashed (approx. 1⅓ cups)½ cup chocolate chipsTopping¼ cup half & half2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon butter½ teaspoon vanilla6 tablespoons chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease & flour … Read more

No Peek Chicken

Ingredients: 1 box Uncle Ben’s Long Grain Wild Rice (original recipe).1 can cream of mushroom soup.1 can cream of celery soup.1 can water.(You can add another can of water for moister rice.)Chicken breasts or tenders.How to make it: Mix the box of rice, cans of celery and mushroom soup and
one can of water in a … Read more

Pork Chop Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS : 5 carrots, chopped3 onions, chopped2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid1 large head cabbage, chopped1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained2 quarts tomato juice2 green bell peppers, diced10 stalks celery, chopped1 (14 ounce) can beef broth INSTRUCTIONS : Place carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, … Read more

Brunch Casserole

Ingredients: 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Seasoned Skillets® hash brown potatoes 1 1/2 lb bulk spicy pork sausage 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped (2 cups) 8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz) 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon … Read more

THE BEST CHERRY CHEESECAKE LAYERED DESSERT EVER MADE

INGREDIENTS: 2 packages shortbread cakes (or 1 Angel food cake)2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened (can use fat free)1 (16 oz.) container sour cream (can use low fat)2 sm. boxes vanilla instant pudding (can use fat free/sugar free)1 large can cherry pie filling DIRECTIONS: Make pudding as directed on box, chill. In separate large … Read more

Mama’s Chicken Pie

Ingredients 1 whole chicken or 3 large boneless breasts1 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup1 1/2 soup cans of chicken broth (using the cream of chicken soup can)1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper2 frozen 9″ pie crust, thawed2 Tbsp butter Directions 1. Place the chicken in a pot and cover with water, bring to a boil … Read more

Grandma’s Vintage Recipes

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of self rising flour1 cup of all purpose cornmeal2 teaspoons of baking powder1/2 teaspoon of salt1 tablespoon of sugar, optional2 eggs3/4 cup buttermilk1/3 cup water1/4 cup of cooking oil (vegetable, canola, melted bacon fat etc.)1 tablespoon of fat, for frying, or oil combined with a bit of butter INSTRUCTIONS: Line a rimmed … Read more