This Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle features layers of sweetened berries doused with Amaretto, angel food cake cubes and luscious cheesecake filling, lightened with whipped cream.I was hosting brunch at my house, and that called for a lovely fruit-filled dessert recipe. Adding a homemade cheesecake twist to a strawberry trifle recipe was brilliant.A fruit and cream dessert … Read more
Sex in a Pan – crazy name for a dessert, but it’s one of the best desserts you’ll ever have, it’s mostly a pudding dessert with a crunchy pecan bottom crust. Over 5 years ago I shared this amazing dessert with you and you guys loved it! It’s one of my most popular recipes on Jo Cooks and … Read more
I remember the day Angela told me the menu she had planned for the church sharing group meal. The appetizer was a chicken recipe that she had recently tried and that she and her family were crazy about. Of course, I couldn’t wait to hear the details of the recipe. She explained to me that … Read more
Lasagna has become so much easier with this crock-pot lasagna! Put everything in the slow cooker – even the uncooked noodles! Want to hear something sad? My father and older brother don’t eat cheese! They don’t touch it. No cheddar, no mozzarella, no parmesan – nothing! How can you live without cheese?! This means that … 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
For me, fried rice is so indulgent. I normally get the white rice with my Chinese or Asian meals, but every now and then I get that flavorful, veggie filled rice along with my entrée and it’s so amazingly good! Only recently did I discover I can make that junk at home! You don’t need … Read more
– This was amazing! I added green peppers since Cracker Barrel’s meatloaf has them. I agree about the cook time but I temped it at the cook time said and it was 180 degrees so I don’t know if the cheese or ketchup makes it red but it was done. I made it a second … Read more
Baked Shrimp with a simple Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce – this recipe couldn’t get any easier and you’ll be dreaming about this sauce! You get perfectly tender baked shrimp covered in a rich sauce that’s perfect for sopping up with fresh crusty bread. Plus you can’t beat the quick bake time here! Oven Baked Shrimp Recipe … Read more
These were really good. I made them for my kids this morning. I’m not so much a baker guy, but these were good. They were easy. The biscuits were fluffy and really didn’t need any butter at all. I have made this recipe many times now, my family really loves these biscuits , the only … Read more
HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLL CAKEAre you one of those folks whose eyes glaze over when you see a recipe that has more than 5 ingredients? You completely lose interest and skip on to the next one. Yeah, I know the feeling. It’s kinda how I felt about this one when I first saw this recipe for … Read more
Wow the big day is just around the corner. Do you have your cookie trays ready to go? I have had so many requests for peanut butter fudge that I just decided to go ahead and make it and post it. I mean why not. It is such an easy recipe that it did not … Read more
Ingredients 6 tomatoes3 jalapenos (warning: hot)1 medium white onion1/2 a medium red onion1 cup cilantro (I’m a fiend- so a little less if you aren’t)5 cloves garlic3 limes juice (hell, I even threw in some of the pulp)1 tbsp cumin1 tsp sea salt (More can always be added but not taken away!)1 tsp chili powderOptional/Seasonal: … Read more
The Crack Green Beans will make even the most picky eater beg. Replace turkey bacon or ham slices with regular bacon. This recipe is a great take-out at any potluck dinner and makes a delicious and easy side dish to any dinner party. Ingredients 5 cans of green beans (8 ounces), drained 12 slices bacon, … Read more
The southern potato salad is super creamy with a mix of mayonnaise and mustard, hard boiled eggs, sweet onion, pickle relish and celery. It’s a must have and the only potato salad recipe you need. There’s nothing like a bowl of good old-fashioned southern potato salad. A potato salad recipe is something everyone should have … Read more
I posted yesterday. They were dangerously delicious! I could have eaten the whole casserole of these puppies by myself. Luckily, I had some self-control. I used Johnny’s Garlic Seasoning that I bought at Costco last week. If you don’t have Johnny’s Garlic Seasoning, just use another brand of garlic bread seasoning. These buns are super … Read more
Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge is the best and creamiest chocolate fudge, made the old fashioned way. The perfect homemade chocolate candy. I’ve been a big fan of candy for a long time, especially anything chocolate, like these easy to make homemade filled chocolates or these Italian / Baci chocolate cookies. Old-fashioned chocolate fudge is all … Read more