Coconut Cake with Seven-minute Frosting

INGREDIENTS Cake: 1¼ cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup coconut cream 2 eggs, separated ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup buttermilk (see notes) pinch of salt Cream cheese frosting: … Read more

Cajun Pasta Shrimp and Chicken

Ingredients :  8 ounces uncooked fettuccine2 chicken breasts cut into 1″ pieces1/2 pound shrimp (I used 31/40 size) thawed & peeled1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 tablespoon + 1/2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (use a low or no salt variety)2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1 cup heavy/whipping cream4 ounces cream cheese (I used 1/2 block of Philly)2 cloves … Read more

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients: Crust 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 4 tablespoons salted butter melted Cheesecake 16 ounces cream cheese softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Strawberry Filling 3 cups chopped strawberries 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup light brown sugar packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ tablespoons cornstarch Oatmeal Crumble 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup light brown sugar packed ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and finely diced Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a … Read more

Creamy Cajun Stuffed Salmon

INGREDIENTS 4 salmon fillets, 5 ounces each, skin on 2 teaspoons smoked or sweet paprika 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 ounces finely shredded cheddar cheese 4 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning 3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided (you can also use … Read more

Loaded Pepper Steak Doubled Bake Baked Potatoe

For the sauce: 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper For the steak: 1 ½ pounds flank steak trimmed (see note 1) Salt to taste 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided 2 bell peppers any color, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced 1 onion halved and thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced 2 teaspoon cornstarch For The Mashed potatoes : 4 pounds Russet Potatoes about 8 medium … Read more

CREAMY CAJUN STUFFED SALMON

Ingredients4 salmon fillets, 5 ounces each, skin on 2 teaspoons smoked or sweet paprika 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 ounces finely shredded cheddar cheese 4 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning 3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided (you can also use olive … Read more

The great banana pudding ever

Ingredients •2 boxes of vanilla wafers •6 to 8 bananas, sliced •2 cups of milk •1 box (5 oz) French vanilla pudding •1 pack (8 oz) cream cheese •1 (14 oz) milk •1 container (12 oz) frozen whipped topping or an equal amount of sweetened whipped cream Directions Line the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking … Read more

Bourbon Pecan Caramel Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup sugar 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature 6 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature 1 ½ cups sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract Pinch of salt 6 large eggs ¾ cup purchased salted caramel sauce, such as Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream’s Salty Caramel Sauce or cook’s preference, divided … Read more

Lemon Coconut Cake

The tangy lemon filling between layers of tender white cake. Top it all off with a rich coconut-cream cheese frosting. It’s no wonder some people think that it is one of the best cakes they’ve ever eaten. IngredientsFor the cake 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs, separated3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 … Read more

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

Although chili comes in many forms, our lunch and dinner menus include chili from many different brands. We were shocked to discover that there was one we had never tried before. We could have kicked ourselves when we realized that there was a missing ingredient in our beefy stews. It would be a shame for self-proclaimed cream … Read more

Homemade Enchiladas Verdes

Ingredients : For the Filling• 1 chicken breast cooked and shredded• 1/4 bar of cream cheese• 1 tsp Salt pepper, paprika, and cumin to taste• 1 tsp Pepper• 1 tsp Cumin• 1 tsp Paprika• 1/4 cup of chicken stockFor the Salsa Verde• 8-10 tomatillos• 1/4 white onion• 1/4 bunch cilantro• 2 cloves of garlic• 1 … Read more

CAKE MIX CINNAMON ROLLS

I got this recipe from my mom years ago. She got it from a friend that owned a small diner in Louisiana. I remember them being good, but apparently I forgot just how good they are! After years of this recipe sitting in my files, I finally made them for my family and they are … Read more

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

A creamy and indulgent bake with a standout topping. As far as I can tell, any time “million dollar” is included in a recipe title, it means there’s cream cheese involved, which is totally fine by me. That’s exactly what is going on with Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, which features not only cream cheese but … Read more

*Cheesy Asparagus Casserole*

Ingredients: °2 bunches of asparagus °1 tablespoon of butter °1/2 oz cream cheese, softened °1/2 cup heavy whipped cream °1 tablespoon of chicken broth °1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning °1/2 teaspoon garlic powder °1/4 teaspoon paprika °1/8 tsp salt °1/8 tsp pepper °1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated °1/8 cup Pepper Jack cheese, grated °1/2 c mozzarella … Read more

PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE SWIRL MUFFINS

INGREDIENTS MUFFIN: 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon pumpkin spice1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 (15 oz) can pumpkin (pure pumpkin puree)1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon vanilla extract CREAM CHEESE SWIRL: 8 oz cream cheese1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg yolk2 teaspoons vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS … Read more

Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Pasta

INGREDIENTS: 8 oz rotini 2 Tb olive oil 1 Tb butter 6 oz andouille sausage 3 green onions 2 celery stalks 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp 16-20 size 1 Tb blackening seasoning* 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tb tomato paste ½ C cream 4 oz cream cheese ½ C pasta water 1 tsp … Read more