Lemon Dream Cheesecake

Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup sugar FILLING: 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon extract 10 drops yellow food … Read more

Texas Sheet Cake Cookies (Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies w/ Fudge Icing)

IngredientsChocolate Cake Mix Cookies Ingredients1 box Milk Chocolate Cake Mix2 Eggs1/3 cup Canola Oil1/2 cup Chopped pecans optionalIcing Ingredients2 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder1/2 cup Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter3 Tablespoon Whole Milk2 cups Powdered SugarInstructionsChocolate Cake Mix Cookie DirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.In a … Read more

Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Just when I thought I made some variety of quick bread, from banana zucchini to blueberry banana to carrot zucchini, I realized that there was one that I had not made. Blueberry zucchini bread, a new twist using two of my favorite ingredients in baking. This recipe for zucchini blueberry bread is a simple, mixer-free, … Read more

Bubbly Champagne Punch

Ingredients 3 orange slices, halved Fresh or frozen cranberries 2-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice 1-1/2 cups ginger ale 2 bottles (750 ml each) brut champagne, chilled 1 bottle (375 ml) sweet white wine, chilled 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed Directions Line bottom of a 6-cup ring mold with orange slices and cranberries. … Read more

Blueberry Streusel Muffin Recipe

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries STREUSEL: 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup cold butter Directions In a large bowl, … Read more

Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Cheesy Chicken Hash

INGREDIENTS   10.75 ounces cheddar cheese soup 2/3 cup milk 1 ounce ranch dressing mix (1 package) 32 ounces frozen Southern-style hash browns (the diced potatoes kind) 8 strips bacon diced and cooked crispy 2 boneless skinless chicken breast diced 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese INSTRUCTIONS In a medium bowl, whisk together the soup and milk until combined. Then whisk in the ranch dressing mix. Set aside. To a 5-quart slow cooker, add … Read more

Philly Cheesesteak Recipe with Peppers and Onions

This easy Philly Cheesesteak Recipe is the ultimate game day fare! Tender bites of sirloin, sauteéd peppers and onions, and melted provolone cheese are all cooked up in one skillet and loaded on toasted hoagie rolls. Ingredients 4 tablespoons vegetable oil divided (or as needed) 1 sweet yellow onion halved and thinly sliced (2-inch slices) 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced 1 green … Read more

Butter Tart Squares

Butter Tart Squares Equipment 9×13 Inch Pan Ingredients Base Layer 1 cup unsalted butter softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Butter Tart Filling 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened 1 cup brown sugar light or dark 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour* 4 large eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup dark corn syrup* 2 tablespoons white vinegar* 1 cup raisins, currants or chopped walnuts – optional I use 1/2 cup currants and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Instructions Base Layer … Read more

NO-MESS OMELETTES in a BAG

SUMMARY Individual omelettes in a bag are great for camping or trying to feed a crowd individualized omelettes. INGREDIENTS 1 freezer bag 2 eggs ½ cup of omelette fillings of your choice – sausage, bacon, onions, mushrooms, peppers, etc ¼ cup of cheese INSTRUCTIONS Crack eggs into the freezer quart sized bags. Add fillings and … Read more

CAJUN SHRIMP IN FOIL

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning 24 (1 pound) cleaned large shrimp 3 ounces fully cooked Turkey/Chicken Andouille sausage (Applegate), very thinly sliced 1 medium zucchini (8 ounces each), sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips 1 1/2 cups corn kernels 1/4 cup chopped fresh … Read more

Seven Layer Taco Dip

Ingredients : 16ounces refried beans 1(1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning 1cup sour cream 1cup guacamole 1cup salsa 1cup lettuce 1cup Mexican blend cheese 4ounces sliced olives 1cup tomatoes Directions Layer in this order. 16 oz refried beans mixed w/ 1 package taco seasoning. 1 c sour cream. 1 c guacamole. 1 c salsa. 1 … Read more

ORANGE CREAM DESSERT

4 cups graham cracker crumbs⦁ 3/4 cup sugar⦁ 1 cup butter, melted⦁ 3-1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened⦁ 2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed ⦁ In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into two greased 15-in. x … Read more

2-Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

It can’t get any easier than this! Just two ingredients and you have a moist delicious cake. Great when frosted with your favorite cream cheese frosting. Plan ahead, tastes best after chilling.Five stars because of both simplicity and flavor. Have synthesized the various suggestions here to nail it down spot on. To the base cake, … Read more

BEST EVER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP!!

Once a year, I invite my relatives—about 25 people in all—for soup day to honor my late husband’s birthday. I make three soups, including comforting Beef Barley Soup,” writes Louise Laplante of Hanmer, Ontario. “It’s loaded with chunks of beef and chopped veggies.” Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon … Read more