Layers of creme filled cookies, vanilla pudding, strawberries and topped with whipped cream and more strawberries. The perfect cool dessert! Since it’s so hot, we’ve been making tons of treats to keep us nice and cool. Today’s recipe happens to be one of those cool, refreshing desserts that everyone loves! It consists of cream filled … Read more
Both my daughter and I are huge fans of tomatoes! We love them fresh and canned, basically any way we can eat them! I was recently contacted by Pomi Tomatoes and was offered some samples of their products to try. Their tomatoes are packaged in stay fresh, BPA free cartons and are 100% natural! No additives or … Read more
I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this recipe, the mesquite marinade is really powerful. My house smelled like an outdoor smoker all day. But the roast turned out supper tender and was not too smokey. It really has the same flavor and taste as smoked brisket, which I love. Only change in … Read more
The pie has a very good flavor, however I had difficulty with the filling running over. I would suggest using a casserole dish and placing graham crackers in the bottom instead of using a graham cracker pie shell. This dessert is very messy if you use the graham cracker pie shell. This is also a … Read more
Let’s talk about candy. Specifically, nut brittle. In my house, homemade candy is considered both a luxury and an enormous pain in the butt. For this reason, I tend to stick with baked goods around the holidays, leaving candy making to my more adventurous friends… with one exception. I’m apprehensive to share this recipe, knowing … Read more
When the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar comes to its rattling, end-of-the-line halt at the edge of the French Quarter, visitors step out of one city icon and immediately encounter another – New Orleans pralines, those intensely sweet disks of sugar, butter and pecans.The streetcar stop at Canal and Carondelet streets has for many years … Read more
Ingredients: 2 lbs. of ground beef1 onion, chopped3 carrots, chopped4 stalks of celery, chopped2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomato’s, undrained1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed3 (10 ounce) cans of beef stock3 tsp. oregano2 tsp. pepper5 tsp. parsley1 tsp. tabasco sauce (optional)1 (20 … Read more
Ingredients:About 3 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken (I’ve used both thighs and breasts)1 ( 7 ounce) packet of dried Italian dressing mix (such as Good Seasonings)1/2 cup brown sugar, packed Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 12 inch x 9 inch pan and set aside, and/or it may be preferable … Read more
Ingredients:6 medium green peppers1 lb ground beef1 chopped onion1 (6 7/8 ounce) box of Rice-a-Roni mix, Spanish flavour1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce1 teaspoon sugar1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (for use in making the rice)1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup American cheese Directions:Remove tops and seeds from peppers; parboil peppers for 5 … Read more
Ingredients:1 (16 ounce) of angel food cake mix.1 (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapple with juice.8 ounces lite non dairy topping (you can use sweet whipped cream).½ cup of toasted coconut (optional). Instructions:Preheat the oven to 350° and grease a 9×12 cake pan.Mix together the angel food cake mix and crushed pineapple with juice in … Read more
Ingredients : 1 pound ground beef 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 12 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed. 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies. 1 can (4 ounces) chopped … Read more
Ingredients8Original recipe yields 8 servingsIngredient Checklist 1 pound dry penne pasta1 tablespoon butter6 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 inch cubes½ teaspoon ground black pepper¼ teaspoon salt1 (8 ounce) bottle Caesar salad dressing¼ cup red wine vinegar½ cup grated Parmesan cheese1 head romaine lettuce – … Read more
Ingredients:1 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch pieces (between 3 and 4 cups)1 cup white sugar1 (3 ounce package) strawberry jell-o1 package yellow cake mix1 cup water1/4 cup butter, melted Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread the rhubarb evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle the sugar … Read more
INGREDIENTS:6 tablespoons butter, melted2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened3⁄4 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 (8 ounce) jar blueberry jam (or preserves)1 cup blueberries DIRECTIONS:Preheat oven to 350°F Combine butter and graham cracker crumbs and press firmly and evenly onto bottom of 9 X 13-inch baking pan.Beat cream cheese until … Read more
Ingredients:1-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts2 packets dry chicken gravy mix (0.87 ounce packets)1 10¾ ounce can cream of chicken soup1 and ¾ cups of water⅛ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Put the gravy packets, cream of chicken soup, water and pepper in a 4 quart or larger slow cooker.Whisk until the gravy is as smooth as … Read more
Ingredients: 12 ounces soft caramels (homemade or store-bought)6 ounces pecans (halves, toasted)8 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet, chips are fine) How to Make It: 1 Gather the ingredients.02 Prepare a cookie sheet by covering it with aluminum foil or parchment, and spraying the foil or parchment with nonstick cooking spray.03 Arrange the pecans in clusters of 4 … Read more