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
Praline Crunch snack mix has crispy, crunchy, caramel-coated Crispix cereal and pecans studded throughout. It’s SO good, however, be warned: this stuff is seriously addictive!! Everyone has that favorite party snack recipe. It could be a savory Chex Mix or a sweet-tooth’s go-to Puppy Chow. Although I’m a sucker for about any kind of little … Read more
Grab a plate and silverware and dive right into this easy Caramel Apple Dump Cake. A tender and moist spiced cake with tender apples throughout topped with nuts and a caramel drizzle that is the perfect amount of sweetness. Add a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream and you have a straightforward … Read more
INGREDIENTS:Orange slice candiesPowdered sugarPecans, chopped or ground DIRECTIONS:Put candy in microwavable bowl and microwave until soft. Twenty seconds is plenty in my microwave.Immediately, place the candy between slices of plastic wrap, waxed paper or parchment paper and roll out until flat. Dip in powdered sugar and then in pecans.Let cool and enjoy! YUM UPDATE:A marvelous … Read more
Yesssss, we love pecans. You will too in these recipes!! INGREDIENTS : – 3 cups pecan halves and pieces– 1 3/4 cups flour– 3/4 cup powdered sugar– 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed– 1/4 cup Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa– 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips– 3/4 cup cup packed brown sugar– 3/4 cup light corn syrup– … Read more
Ingredients *CRUST* 2 c all-purpose flour 12 Tbsp butter (1 1/2 sticks), slightly softened 1/2 c granulated sugar ·dash salt *FILLING* 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 – 1/2 c granulated sugar 2 tsp vanilla 2 large eggs 1 large can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained *TOPPING* 1 – 1/3 c (3 1/2 ounces) flaked sweetened coconut 1 c finely chopped pecans 4 … 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
Today we’ll make a combination between pecans and praline in the same cake.the pecans bring a dynamic texture and a rich and nutty flavor to the praline glaze. TO MAKE THIS CAKE YOU’LL NEED:● FOR THE PRALINE CREAM CHEESE FILLING :● 1 Philadelphia cream cheese.● 4 cups powdered sugar.● half cup butter. 4 tablespoons chopped … Read more
Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls3/4 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup corn syrup2 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted1 tsp vanilla1 egg, beaten DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 350°F.Unroll dough and press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of a 9×13-inch pan. Firmly press perforations to seal. Bake 8 minutes.Meanwhile, in medium bowl, … Read more
Peanut Butter Balls Aka Buckeye Balls: To make this amazing Peanut Butter Balls Aka Buckeye Balls You’Il need the following Ingredients: 16 oz. peanut butter1 pound confectioners sugar1.5 sticks (3/4 cup) butterHOW TO MAKE IT-melted chocolate bark for dipping-Mix together the peanut butter, sugar and butter.-Roll into balls, insert tooth pick (to dip easier) and … Read more
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
Ingredients:~CRUST~1 cup brown sugar1/3 cup flour1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred)1/2 cup butter (melted)~SWEET POTATO MIXTURE~3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (can use canned to save time, just drain)1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla2 eggs (well beaten)1/4 cup butter, melted (1/2 cup) Instructions:Combine brown sugar, flour, nuts and butter in mixing bowl. Set aside.Preheat oven … Read more
INGREDIENTS:1 Box Yellow Cake Mix or Angel Food Cake Mix1 Lg Pkg. Banana Pudding3 large bananas, sliced1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries1 ½ – 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple (or 6 oz can of crushed pineapple, drained)1 Container – Cool Whip, thawed1 Jar Maraschino Cherries, diced½ C Pecans, chopped¼ cup chocolate syrup DIRECTIONS: Prepare the … Read more
Ingredients:1 (16.25-ounce) package white cake mix (I used Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe)3 large eggs1 1/4 cups buttermilk1/4 cup vegetable oil1 (3 1/2-ounce) can flaked coconut2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted3 T Rum (optional)Cream Cheese Frosting (below) Instructions:Beat first 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes. Stir in coconut and pecans. Pour into … Read more
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!
Ingredients:2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (16 ounce) packages powdered sugar, sifted…1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 (12 ounce) white chocolate baking bar, melted1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Instructions:Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well.Add vanilla and melted white chocolate to cream cheese mixture, stirring … Read more