Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, cubed 2 teaspoons olive oil 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth ½ cup evaporated milk 4 tablespoons whipped cream cheese 1½ cups freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 cups hot cooked fettuccine pasta chopped fresh … Read more

CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS FOR THE DRESSING 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup lemon juice – fresh 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dijon mustard 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup parmesan cheese – grated 2 cloves garlic 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper FOR THE RECIPE 1 lb pasta – cooked and cooled 1 1/2 cup chicken – cooked, cubed, and cooled 1 cup ripe cherry tomatoes – halved 6 cup romaine lettuce – chopped 1/2 cup parmesan cheese – grated 1/2 cup parmesan cheese – shaved pinch sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper INSTRUCTIONS In a small food processor, combine all of the ingredients … Read more

HEAVENLY BANANA BREAD

INGREDIENTS 8 tbsp unsalted butter – browned 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup sour cream 4 large bananas – overly ripe, mashed 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract – OR vanilla bean paste 2 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon pinch ground nutmeg INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or lightly butter and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan; set aside. In a small saucepan set over medium heat, melt … Read more

SALTED CARAMEL HOT COCOA

INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce – warmed (store-bought or homemade) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract FOR THE TOPPING whipped cream salted caramel sauce chocolate shavings INSTRUCTIONS In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add the milk. When the milk is warm, add the chocolate chips and caramel. Whisk constantly until chocolate … Read more

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS 1 frozen banana 3 tbsp powdered peanut butter – prepared, mixed with 3 tbsp water 2 tbsp cocoa powder* 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt – (Greek or regular, or dairy-free) 1/3-1/2 milk – any kind 1/3 cup ice INSTRUCTIONS Place all ingredients in the bowl of blender, placing the heaviest ones on top. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Notes -I used powdered peanut butter to keep the fat down and … Read more

Super Nacho Platter

No game day is complete without an oversized snack like the popular Super Nacho Platter! This dish of goodness is the bare minimum from the homemade nachos spectrum. However, “low voltage” – without any imagination – means a low YUM factor here. Although the delicious and cheesy nachos perfect for a day comes together quickly and … Read more

PEACH BLACKBERRY CRISP

Recipe Type: DessertCuisine: FruitAuthor: Betsy CohenPrep time: 20 minsCook time: 55 minsTotal time: 1 hour 15 minsServes: 10-12Ingredients Fruit layer: 2 pounds peaches 2 – 6 ounce packages blackberries ½ cup (106 grams) sugar 1 tablespoon (8 grams) cornstarch Topping: ¾ cup (158 grams) sugar ¼ cup (64 grams) light brown sugar ¾ cup (108 grams) all purpose flour ¾ cup (69 … Read more

Hawaiian Cheesecake

Category: Dessert 1-3/4 cups flaked coconut 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained 1 drop yellow … Read more

DOLE PINEAPPLE WHIPS

Ingredients   ▢2 cans Dole crushed pineapple with juice 20 oz. ▢2 tablespoons lemon juice ▢2 tablespoons lime juice ▢1/3 cup sugar ▢1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream whipped ▢Pineapple Juice optional Instructions  Drain the pineapple but reserve 2 Tablespoons of the juice. Place pineapple, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, and reserved 2 Tablespoons of juice in the blender and blend until smooth. Make sure that there aren’t any … Read more

Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs and Noodles

INGREDIENTS 1 lb frozen beef meatballs, thawed or not 2 1/2 cups beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried parsley 3 cups broad egg noodles 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon cornstarch Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste PREPARATION In the insert … Read more

Italian Cream Cheese Cake Recipe

Ingredients : 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening…2 cups sugar5 eggs, separated1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup buttermilk1-1/2 cups flaked coconut1 cup chopped pecans CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup butter, softened6 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3/4 cup chopped pecans … Read more

Funnel Cake Fries

Who says you have to wait for the county fair to have funnel cakes? Enjoy our homemade funnel cakes year round! Serve warm, dusted with confectioner’s sugar, cinnamon sugar or topped with berries and whipped cream!! Ingredients vegetable oil for frying3 lg. eggs1/4 c. granulated sugar2 c. milk3 2/3 c. all-purpose flour1/2 tsp. salt2 tsp. … Read more

Easy Homemade Chocolate Turtle Cake Recipe

Chocolate, caramel, and pecans are made to be together, and their flavors harmonize perfectly in this stunning chocolate layer cake. Devil’s food cake mix with pudding plus chocolate morsels result in brownie-like layers filled and frosted with a jazzed up ready-to-spread fudge frosting. The finishing touches are turtle candies and a drizzling of dulce de … Read more