Pecan Tarts

INGREDIENTS:1- 3oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened1 stick of margarine or butter, softened1 C. flourDash of saltBlend together cream cheese, margarine, flour and salt. Shape into 24 balls; press each ball into 1 3/4″ muffin tins (press dough in bottom and sides with fingers, do not leave any holes).Filling:2 eggs, beaten1 C. brown sugar2 T. margarine … Read more

Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:For the Cake:3 cups sifted cake flour2½ teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt⅓ cup unsalted butter, room temperature⅓ cup vegetable shortening1½ cups sugar¼ cup maraschino cherry juice¾ cup whole milk¼ tsp almond extract16 maraschino cherries, cut into eighths5 egg whites, room temperature, stiffly beatenFor the Frosting:8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, room temperature¾ cup (1½ sticks) … Read more

Slow Cooked Cube Steak

Ingredients:2-3 lbs. cube steakfloursaltpepperoil1 packet Lipton french onion soup mix1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can water (soup can to measure) Instructions:Heat a little oil or butter in a skillet. Mix flour, salt, and pepper together. Dredge steaksin flour mixture. Transfer to hot skillet and brown on both sides. Remove to slow cooker. Mixtogether the … Read more

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients:1 pound unsalted butter1 3/4 cups granulated sugar2 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar4 large eggs3 cups plus 2 tablespoons pastry flour3 cups bread flour1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract2 pounds bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped Directions– Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick … Read more

Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:1/2 cup green pepper, chopped1/2 cup onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup1 1/2 cups milk1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli Directions:Sauté onion and green pepper in butter.Combine all ingredients on low in crockpot for 3-4 hours. Do not add salt.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU CASSEROLE!

Ingredients:1 lb. Pasta (I used penne-you could use any fun shaped pasta)1 cup Chicken Breasts, cooked and cubed1 cup Ham, cooked and cubed1 1/2 cups Milk8 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)2 Tbsp. Dried Minced Onion2 cups Swiss Cheese, shreddedSaltPepperCayenne Pepper1 cup Panko Crumbs1/2 cup Butter, melted Directions:Bring a large pot of water to a boil over … Read more

Spinach Dip Mozzarella Sticks

INGREDIENTS:8 ounces cream cheese, softened½ cup cooked spinach, drained2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 teaspoon Kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups flour4 eggs, beaten2 cups seasoned breadcrumbsCanola oil, for fryingMarinara sauce for dipping DIRECTIONS:In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, stirring until thoroughly … Read more

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Ingredients:1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons milk40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped Instructions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set … Read more

Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

INGREDIENTS1 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked3 cups whole milk3⁄4 cup white sugar1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour1⁄4 teaspoon salt3 egg yolks, slightly beaten2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla3 bananas DIRECTIONSHave baked 9-inch pie shell ready.In a large saucepan, scald the milk.In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the scalded milk.Over medium heat, stirring … Read more

Amazing Apple Pie Tacos

Ingredients: 4 Apples peeled & sliced1/2 C Sugar2 tsp Cinnamon1/2 tsp Nutmeg1/2 C WaterTortilla’s (flour) 6″ sizeOil (for frying tortillas)1/2 c sugar-cinnamon mixtureWhipped cream Directions: Place apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water in a sauce pan.Stir until well blended and cover and cook on medium stirring frequently For 10 minutes or until apples are semi … Read more

Boston Cream Poke Cake

Ingredients:1 box yellow cake mix (plus box ingredients)2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix4 cups milk1 container chocolate frosting Instructions:Prepare cake in 13 x 9″ pan according to box directions. Use spoon handle to poke holes evenly across cake. Combine milk and pudding mix and whisk until well blended. Pour pudding over cake making sure it … Read more

Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

INGREDIENTS:2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent rolls2 (8oz each) package cream cheese, softened1 1/2 tsp vanilla1/4 cup butter, meltedcinnamonsugarDIRECTIONS: Unroll and spread 1 of the cans of crescent rolls on the bottom of a9 x 13 baking dish (or 8 x 8 if you want to cut the recipe in half). Combine softened cream cheese, 1 … Read more

Hearty Hamburger Soup

Ingredients:2 lbs lean ground beef1 white onion, peeled and diced1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste1/2 teaspoon dry oregano, more to taste1/2 teaspoon dry basil, more to taste1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope onion soup mix6 cups water, more to desired consistency1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1 tablespoon soy sauce1 (15 ounce) … Read more

Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:1 tablespoon melted butter1/2 medium chopped onion1/4 cup melted butter1/4 cup flour2 cups half-and-half cream2 cups chicken stock1/2 lb fresh broccoli1 cup carrot, julienned1/4 teaspoon nutmeg8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheesesalt and pepper Instructions:Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and … Read more