APPLE AND TART CHERRY RUGELACH

Ingredients Apple – Tart Cherry Jam 1 cup (114 grams) dried apples 1/2 cup (86 grams) dried tart cherries 3 cups apple cider 1 cinnamon stick 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Rugelach Dough 2 cups (228 grams) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup 50 grams granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, cold 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, cold Rugelach Sugar Filling ▢1/2 cup (96 grams) light brown sugar, packed ▢1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ▢1/2 teaspoon ground … Read more

SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Ingredients ▢4 ounces (114 grams) granulated sugar ▢8 ounces (227 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature ▢12 ounces (340 grams) all-purpose flour ▢1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place the butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and mix on medium speed until the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. … Read more

Sugar-Glazed Ham

This old-fashioned ham glaze gives a pretty, golden brown coating—just like Grandma used to make. The mustard and vinegar complement the brown sugar which adds a tangy flavor to this glazed ham recipe. Be prepared to serve seconds! —Carol Strong Battle, Heathville, Virginia Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (5 to 7 pounds) 1 cup … Read more

Cream Cheese Cookie Cups

Ingredients 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar Directions Cut cookie dough in half (save 1 portion for another use). With floured hands, press about 1 tablespoon of dough onto the bottom and up the sides … Read more

GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN TENDERS (THE BEST!)

Chicken tenders drenched in delicious garlic butter sauce is what just might today! Oh, man, you need this in your life, I’m telling you! Give this recipe a try now and prepare to be amazed! Feel free to add more ingredients if you prefer. I have listed all the ingredients and directions so all you … Read more

EASY BANANA CREAM DELIGHT

Ingredients Crust 2 1/4 cups vanilla wafers crushed 1 stick butter melted Filling 8 ounces cream cheese softened 2 small boxes instant banana cream pudding 1 cup powdered sugar 3 cups milk 9 ounce container frozen whipped topping chopped nuts optional for garnish maraschino cherries optional for garnish Instructions Crust Crush vanilla wafers and mix with one stick of melted butter. Spread in bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan and bake … Read more

BUCKEYE COOKIE BARS

Ingredients 35 Lorna Doone shortbread cookies10 ounces peanut butter chips4 ounces almond bark1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chipsInstructionsLine a 9×13″ pan with foil and place Lorna Doone cookies in a single layer in the pan.Melt peaut butter chips in a microwave safe bowl. Stir every 30 seconds until melted.Spread in an even layer across the cookies. … Read more

KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT

Ingredients 2 pounds Kielbasa cut into coins about 3/4″ to 1″ thick 1 pound Sauerkraut drained and/or rinsed based on personal preference 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon Koshor salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper freshly ground 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Instructions In a cast iron skillet brown pieces of sausage and then set aside. Add sauerkraut to empty skillet and season with brown sugar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. … Read more

CANDY LAND DESSERT

Ingredients 10 oz Lorna Doone Cookies crushed 1 stick butter melted 2 small pkg instant vanilla pudding – 3.9 oz ea 2 cup milk 1 quart vanilla ice cream 5 Heath Candy Bars crushed 8 oz whipped topping Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.  Mix crushed cookies and melted butter together, cover bottom of 9 x 13 pan.  Bake 15 minutes.  Let cool. Mix pudding and milk.  Let thicken.  Stir … Read more

NO-BAKE OREO PEANUT BUTTER PIE

Ingredients Crust 22 Oreos 4 tablespoons butter melted Pie Filling 8 ounces cream cheese softened 2 cup confectioners sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter crunchy or smooth 8 ounce whipped topping thawed Instructions Crust Crush 22 Oreos in a food processor and stir in melted butter. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9″ pie plate. Pie Filling Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and peanut butter.  Fold in whipped … Read more

Light Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes

Ingredients  ▢1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour ▢1 tbsp baking powder ▢1 tbsp sugar ▢1/2 tsp salt ▢1 egg ▢1 cup, plus 2 tbsp milk ▢2 tbsp butter melted and cooled Instructions Whisk together dry ingredients and set aside. Combine wet ingredients and then add dry ingredients, whisking until fully combined. Pour onto hot griddle and flip when lightly browned on the bottom. I like to keep the finished … Read more

Soft Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients  ▢3/4 cup butter softened ▢1/2 cup white sugar ▢1 cup light brown sugar ▢2 eggs ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract ▢3 cups old fashioned rolled oats ▢1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour * ▢1 teaspoon baking soda ▢1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ▢1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ▢1 1/4 cups chocolate chips * Alternative Gluten-Free Ingredients ▢1 cup brown rice flour ▢1/2 cup tapioca starch Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Add the sugars and continue … Read more

Jalapeno Corn Coleslaw

Ingredients  ▢8 cups shredded Napa or green cabbage ▢3 ears fresh corn (about 2 cups worth) ▢1/2 large jalapeno, minced (about 1/4 cups worth) ▢1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped small (about 1/2 cups worth) ▢2 green onions, sliced thin (about 1/4 cups worth) Dressing Ingredients ▢3/4 cup mayonnaise ▢3 tablespoons sugar ▢2 tablespoons dijon mustard ▢2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ▢1 teaspoon celery seeds ▢1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Combine the cabbage, corn, jalapeno, … Read more

Dark Chocolate Toffee Cookies

Ingredients  ▢½ cup all purpose flour * ▢¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons dutch process cocoa ▢½ teaspoon baking soda ▢¼ teaspoon kosher salt ▢¼ cup butter softened ▢½ cup light brown sugar ▢⅓ cup sugar ▢1 teaspoon vanilla ▢1 egg ▢½ cup dark or bittersweet chocolate chips ▢⅓ – ½ cup toffee bits * Gluten-Free Alternative Ingredients ▢¼ cup brown rice flour ▢¼ cup tapioca starch ▢2 tablespoons potato starch ▢⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum Instructions Whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set … Read more