FRIED APPLE or PEACH PIES

Ingredients:8 ounces dried apples or dried peaches1 cup water1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon butter1 tsp. cinnamon or apple pie spice1 can jumbo refrigerated flaky biscuitsvegetable oil, for frying Directions:Combine apples and water in saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let cool, mashing … Read more

German Chocolate Upside Down Cake

Ingrédients 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut…1 cup pecans, finely chopped3 1/2 cups powdered sugar1 cup margarine, melted8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 (18 ounce) box German chocolate cake mix (with pudding)1 1/4 cups water1/3 cup oil3 eggs Directions: 1 Preheat oven to 375°F Grease and flour 13×9 inch pan. Sprinkle coconut and pecans evenly over the … Read more

Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni

INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 cups hot water 1 cup milk 2 cups dry macaroni noodles 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated PREPARATION … Read more

Skillet Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms

Skillet Salisbury Steak with MushroomsIngredients 2 tablespoons of butter 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms 1 onion thinly sliced 1 10.5 ounce can condensed beef broth 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1/2 cup smashed up crackers 1 egg 1 jar or can of brown gravy. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper optional 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup ketchup 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 1/3 cup water Instructions Place butter and thinly sliced onions in your frying pan skillet. Cook over … Read more

Chicken Pasta with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb chicken breast , sliced salt and pepper 3 garlic cloves , minced 2 tablespoons lime juice , freshly squeezed, use less if bottled juice 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped 2/3 cups heavy cream 2/3 cups milk 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese, shredded 8 oz spaghetti pasta (for gluten free, use gluten free brown rice spaghetti) reserved cooked pasta water 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped Instructions Heat olive oil in a … Read more

Amish Chicken Corn Soup

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 cup shredded carrots 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 3 chicken bouillon cubes 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 12 cups water 2 cups uncooked egg noodles 2 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn 1/4 cup butter Directions Place first 8 ingredients in a … Read more

Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons butter, softened, divided 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1/3 cup … Read more

Baked Reuben Casserole

Prep Time 20 minutesCook Time 45 minutesTotal Time 1 hour 5 minutesServings 12Calories 274 kcal I actually enjoy both. I believe the traditional Reuben sandwich is made with corned beef. However, my understanding of them both is rudimentary and limited to Wikipedia. ? But my basic understanding in their difference is how they are cooked. … Read more

Candied Pecans

INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon (adjust to your taste; I like 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon) 2 cups nuts (pecans or walnuts are excellent, whole almonds are good too) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 cup water Optional: substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste, instead of cinnamon and definitely gives … Read more

Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS For the cake: 2 cups (8.8 ounces) all-purpose flour 2 cups (14 ounces) granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter 1 cup water 1/4 cup (1 ounce) natural unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking soda For the frosting: 3/4 … Read more