Orange Dreamsicle Salad

Ingredients: 1 box orange Jell-O1 box instant vanilla pudding1 cup boiling water1/2 cup cold water1 Cool Whip 8 oz.1 can mandarin oranges 14 oz. , drained1 cup mini marshmallows Instructions:In a large bowl combine orange Jell-O and boiling water.Whisk until Jell-o is dissolved.Add cold water and allow to chill for 15 minutes in refrigerator.Slowly whisk … Read more

Homemade Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup Recipe

Makes about 16 ounces (2 cups)…Ingredients:3/4 cup cocoa powder…1 1/4 cups water1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractDash saltDirections:Use a big saucepan – at least 2 quarts. This will expand when boiling, and overflows will make a big mess on your stove top! I use a 3-quart saucepan.Combine the cocoa powder, water, sugar and … Read more

Corn Fritters

1 can whole kernel corn2 eggsSalt & pepper to taste1/2 cup flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 shredded cheese1 pat butter2 tbsp oilDrain corn and discard liquid.Put eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl and beat.Add flour and baking powder, whisk until smooth.Add corn and cheese.Stir.Put butter and oil in frypan, Heat until bubbly over medium heat.Drop … Read more

Peach Hand Pies

Ingredients:2 boxes (14.1 oz each) refrigerated pie crust1 can (21 oz) peach pie filling1 tsp cinnamon2 1/2 cups powdered sugar1/4 cup milk1 egg white, beaten Directions:Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove pie crusts from package and allow to come to room temperature while you prepare filling.Dump pie filling in a shallow bowl and dice peaches using … Read more

How to Make a Classic Bechamel (White) Sauce

Ingredients5 TABLESPOONS BUTTER4 TABLESPOONS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR4 CUPS MILK2 TEASPOONS SALT1/2 TEASPOON FRESHLY GRATED NUTMEG DirectionsIn a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until the mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 6 to 7 minutes.Meanwhile, heat the milk in … Read more

Breakfast casserole in the crock pot! Cooks while you sleep!

Ingredients:1 bag 26 oz. frozen hash browns12 eggs1 cup milk1 tablespoon ground mustard1 16 oz. roll sausagemaple, sage or regular sausage.Salt and pepper16 oz. bag shredded cheddar cheese Directions: 1. Spray crock pot and evenly spread hash browns at the bottom.2. Crack 12 eggs in a large bowl.3. Mix well (and slowly) using a whisk.4. … Read more

Boston Cream Poke Cake

Ingredients:1 box yellow cake mix (plus box ingredients)2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix4 cups milk1 container chocolate frosting Instructions:Prepare cake in 13 x 9″ pan according to box directions. Use spoon handle to poke holes evenly across cake. Combine milk and pudding mix and whisk until well blended. Pour pudding over cake making sure it … Read more

Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:1 tablespoon melted butter1/2 medium chopped onion1/4 cup melted butter1/4 cup flour2 cups half-and-half cream2 cups chicken stock1/2 lb fresh broccoli1 cup carrot, julienned1/4 teaspoon nutmeg8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheesesalt and pepper Instructions:Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and … Read more

Hash Brown Breakfast Cups

INGREDIENTS: 4 C. frozen shredded hash browns, thawed (I didn’t wait and threw mine in the microwave for about a minute and a half to thaw mine)3 T. melted butter1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper7 eggs1/4 C. milk1 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese1 C. diced ham DIRECTIONS: Combine the hash browns, butter, salt and pepper. … Read more

White Chicken Enchiladas

You’ll Need: 8-10 flour tortillas (soft taco size). 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken. 2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. 3 tbsps of butter. 3 tbsps of flour. 2 cups of chicken broth. 1 cup of sour cream. 1 (4 oz) can of diced green chiles. How to make it: Mix the chicken … Read more

Creamed Peas and Potatoes

large potatoes (or several small new potatoes)2 Tbsp butter2 Tbsp flour1 c cream1 c milk3 c fresh shelled peas or frozen1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granulespepper to taste If you are using new potatoes you just boil them in water until tender. If you are using regular potatoes, peel them and cut them into large, … Read more

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked 16 saltine crackers, finely crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper 1 (8-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 (8-ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 4 cups milk  Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer ⅓ each of macaroni, crackers, salt, pepper, … Read more