Zucchini Fritters

INGREDIENTS: 1 medium zucchini, grated1 teaspoon salt1/2 small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon milk1 eggFresh ground pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lay the grated zucchini on a layer of paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Allow to sit for 5 minutes and transfer to … Read more

A Lemon Cake To Die For

 I was going through withdrawals until I found a Key Lime Gelato that is even better! My hips aren’t very thrilled but my taste buds are.As I continued my search through Gooseberry Patch, I was ready to try something different.  Dessert sounded fun.  And I was thrilled when I found a recipe for Lemon Cake.  Holy cow, … Read more

SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Ingredients: 2 gala apples (chopped)2 kiwis (chopped)1 pomegranate5 clementines1 1/2 bananas2 tablespoons sugar Instructions: In a medium size bowl, combine all the chopped fruits and sugar.I learned the best way to get a pomegranate seeds out is to cut it horizontally, hold it face down in your palm with your fingers apart so the seeds … Read more

BEST BIG, FAT, CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

Cookies are always present in our house. I don’t have any experience that we lack cookies at home. We either buy some store-bought cookies or make homemade cookies. There are hundreds of recipes for cookies out there waiting to be tried, but my favorite will always be this Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, and it stands … 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 salt Directions: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 … Read more

Do Nothing Tornado Cake!

Ingredients:Cake- 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 20oz can crushed pineapple Topping- 1/2 cup salted butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes Instructions Preheat your oven … Read more

CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKE

CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKEIf you’ve never tried the cranberry and orange combination before, now is the time to get started. This cake has everything to please lovers of sour / sweet. A soft and soft dough truffled with cranberries and orange zest, all well soaked in a simple orange syrup, and also covered with an orange … Read more

Easy Sausage, Peppers and Onions

INGREDIENTS1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage2 red bell peppers, sliced2 yellow onions, sliced1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves4 garlic cloves, chopped2 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup Marsala wine1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional4 to 6 fresh Italian … Read more

Chunky Monkey Brownies

INGREDIENTS:2 cups Gold medal UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed½ cup white sugar2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened2 large eggs¼ tsp. salt2 tsp. vanilla½ cup banana, mashed with a fork (about one medium-large banana)10-oz. Hershey’s semi-sweet chocolate baking melts (or 12-oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips)¼ cup Nestle’s chocolate … 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

Chewy, Fudgy Triple-Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients:5 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped8 T (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into quarters3 T cocoa powder3 large eggs1 1/4 cups sugar2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp salt1 cup (5 oz.) unbleached all-purpose flour Instructions: Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat oven to 350. Spray an 8-inch … Read more

Homemade King Hawaiian Rolls and/or Loaf

Ingredients:6 cups all-purpose flour, plus an additional 1/2 cup flour, divided3 eggs2 cups pineapple juice, room temperature3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes yeast1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter, melted Directions:1. In a small bowl, beat your 3 eggs. Add the 2 cups pineapple juice, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter.2. Measure 3 cups of the … Read more

Mom’s Peaches and Cream Pie

Basic Pie Crust1-1/2 cup Crisco (vegetable Shortening)3 cups All-purpose Flour1 whole egg5 Tablespoons Cold Water1 Tablespoon White Vinegar1 teaspoon SaltIn a large bowl, with a pastry cutter, gradually work the Crisco into the flour for about 3 or 4 minutes until it resembles a coarse meal. In a small bowl, beat an egg with a … Read more