Coconut Orange Cake

Ingredients:Cake:1 orange cake mix (I used Pillsbury Moist Supreme Creamsicle cake mix)1 cup flaked, sweetened coconutTools: Cake Leveler for beautiful even cake layers Frosting:1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, do not drain, crushedNote: If you are using mandarin oranges for garnish, be sure to set a few aside1 (5 oz.) large instant vanilla pudding mix … Read more

BEEF & RAMEN VEGETABLE SOUP

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb lean ground beef 1 (46-oz) bottle V-8 Vegetable Juice 1 (1.35-oz) package onion soup mix 1 (3-oz) package beef ramen noodles, divided 1 (16-oz) package frozen mixed vegetables INSTRUCTIONS: In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Stir in V-8 juice, onion soup mix, seasoning packet from … Read more

A Very Tasty Slow Cooker Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Butter Sauce

Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Butter Sauce Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower Fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 4 cups (1l) vegetable or chicken stock, more or less, depending on the size of the cauliflower 1/3 cup (70)g melted butter Fresh cracked pepper Directions 1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200°C). Trim the bottom of the cauliflower and … Read more

Crock Pot Roast with Pinto Beans

Ingredients:Roast- 2 lb. Pot Roast2 Cups dry raw pinto beans1 can of rotel or diced tomatoes1 onion dicedcumin (a dash or two)1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp chili powder1 cup water Burritos- large tortillasshredded cheesesalsasour cream Directions:In a crock-pot put 2 cups of raw pinto beans on bottom, mix in a can of rotel, then season … Read more

Lemon blueberry bread

Ingredients 1/2 cup melted butter☞ 1/4 cup white sugar☞ 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice☞ 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour☞ 2 eggs☞ 1 tsp baking spice☞ 1 tsp salt☞ 1 cup milk☞ 2 tsp grated lemon zest☞ 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries☞ 2 tsp all-purpose flour ➩ Directions : ☞ Preheat oven to 350 degree … Read more

Aloha Chicken Wings

Ingredients:3 lbs chicken wings1 cup pineapple preserves1/2 cup dry sherry1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground ginger Directions:Cut wings into sections and discard tips or save for another use.Place wings in a large resealable plastic ziplock bag.Stir together preserves, sherry, orange … Read more

Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker

INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2-3 lb pork butt (also known as a pork shoulder)24 oz. (2 cans) Dr. Pepper1 medium onion, cut in quarters and then again in half2 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 teaspoons dry ground mustard1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperSalt and black pepper to taste1/4 cup apple cider vinegar3 tablespoons Worcestershire SauceBarbecue Sauce of choice DIRECTIONS: Place … Read more

Pecan Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS:4 cups chicken breast chopped or 2-15oz. cans1 1/2 cups sliced seedless grapes (red or white)3/4 cup chopped celery (this is a little too much for me, I’d reduce to 1/2 cup or less) 1 Tbs sugar1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce1 Tbs lemon juice3/4 cup pecans1 cup mayonnaise DIRECTIONS:Mix all ingredients and stir together, enjoy!

Sweet and Tangy Chicken

ingredients   2/3 cup mayonnaise    2 tablespoons lemon juice    1/2 teaspoon salt    1/4 teaspoon ground pepper    2 cups diced cooked chicken    2 red apples, cored &,diced    2/3 cup sliced celery    1/2 cup chopped walnuts    Directions: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the … Read more

THE BEST HAWAIIAN CHEESECAKE SALAD

INGREDIENTS: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese1 (3.4-ounce) package instant cheesecake pudding, unprepared1 cup International Delight French Vanilla Creamer1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced4 mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained3 kiwi, peeled and cut into half moons2 mangoes, cut into bite size chunks1 banana, cut into coinsjuice of 1/2 lemon INSTRUCTIONS: In … Read more

Pork Chop Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS : 5 carrots, chopped3 onions, chopped2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid1 large head cabbage, chopped1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained2 quarts tomato juice2 green bell peppers, diced10 stalks celery, chopped1 (14 ounce) can beef broth INSTRUCTIONS : Place carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, … Read more

The Original “Easiest Pineapple Cake”

Ingredients:2 c all purpose flour2 c sugar2 eggs1 tsp baking soda1 tsp vanillapinch salt1 – 20 oz can of crushed pineapple ( undrained ) in it’s own juice – not syrup1 c chopped nuts, optionalCREAM CHEESE FROSTING1/2 c butter or 1 stick1 – 8 oz cream cheese, softened1 tsp vanilla1 1/2 c confectioners’ sugarcoconut for … Read more