kentucky-bourbon-balls

INGREDIENTS 1 cup pecans, finely chopped 6 tablespoons bourbon 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons shortening About 30 pecan halves PREPARATION In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans and bourbon. Cover and let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to overnight. In … Read more

Peanut Butter Butterscotch Popcorn Balls

INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups butterscotch chips 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 cups marshmallows (not minis) 1 (6 oz.) bag popcorn, roughly 12 cups cooking spray, as needed PREPARATION In a large, microwaveable bowl, combine butterscotch chips, butter and peanut butter, then microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in … Read more

Cranberry Cheese Spread

INGREDIENTS 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped 1 tablespoon (2-3 sprigs) fresh rosemary, minced 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste ritz crackers, for serving PREPARATION In a large bowl or … Read more

Sour Cream Candied Pecans

INGREDIENTS3/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup sour cream2 cups pecan halves1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon kosher salt PREPARATION Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and sour cream and stir constantly until mixture starts to boil. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, … Read more

Pressure-Cooker Chicken and Bacon White Chili

Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon strips, coarsely chopped 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 package (20 ounces) frozen corn 2 cans (15 ounces each) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green … Read more

Lazy Peach Cobbler

Ingredients 1 stick butter or margarine1 C. milk1 C. sugar1 C. flour1 tsp. baking powderDash of salt1 qt. fruit, sweetened (peaches, cherries, blackberries, etc) Instructions: Melt butter in baking pan. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and milk. Pour batter in pan on top of butter; cover with fruit. Do not stir; batter will rise … Read more

Oreo Truffles

INGREDIENTS 1 (16-ounce) package Oreos 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened PREPARATION STEP 1 Place all but 6 cookies in food processor and process until ground to fine crumbs. Put crumbs and cream cheese in bowl and mix until completely combined. Form dough into one inch balls Melt candy in microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in … Read more

Pineapple Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

INGREDIENTS CAKE: 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 eggs 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice 1 cup chopped pecans, optional ICING: 1 stick butter, softened 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened 2 cups confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla PREPARATION STEP 1 CAKE:Mix flour, sugar, and baking soda in a … Read more

No Bake Coconut Cream Eggs!

Ingredients 8 oz softened cream cheese 1 tablespoon Butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1 cup coconut, shredded 1 (12 oz.) bag melting chocolate chips Instructions Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Add powdered sugar gradually. … Read more

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Dip!

Ingredients 3/4 cup half-and-half 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 (3.4 oz.) box pumpkin spice instant pudding 8 oz. full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temp 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 cups cool whip ground cinnamon -optional for garnish Instructions In a small bowl, combine half-and-half, pumpkin pie spice, and pudding mix and whisk … Read more

BLT Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 (16oz.) box elbow macaroni, cooked and rinsed 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup sour cream 3 Tablespoon granulated sugar 2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoons dry dill 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 5 … Read more

Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients 1 1/2- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 tsp dried parsley 1/2 tsp seasoned salt 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder 3/4 stick butter, sliced into pats 3 1/2 cups chicken broth 8 oz. egg noodles, uncooked Instructions :Place the chicken breasts in the bottom … Read more

Crab Salad recipe

INGREDIENTS:8 ounces imitation crabmeat8 ounces fat free cream cheese3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup celery, finely chopped1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice Directions:Blend cream cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Chop crab meat into bite size pieces. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.Serve cold.

New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp – Once Upon a Chef

Makes 4 servings4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), rinds reserved and sliced1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon cream (updated version, but optional)1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco1 pound (about 30) medium to large … Read more

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies (Makes 1 dozen brownies

Ingredients:3/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon water1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips1 large egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 cup all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup milk chocolate chips3/4 cup creamy peanut butter Instructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized microwave-safe bowl combine sugar, softened butter, and water. Microwave on high for about … Read more

Ground Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped 1 diced fresh jalapeno pepper, or to taste 1/4 cup water 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 cup plain yogurt 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 6 (6 inch) corn tortillas Directions … Read more