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main dish, pork, recipes

BBQ’D Pork Chops

So these are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!!!! I am not a huge pork fan, but if I am going to have pork it is going to be cooked to the point of tenderness that just really melts in your mouth. These totally fit the bill!Brown pork chops. Saute medium onion. Place in baking dish.Mix:1 cup ketchup1/4 cup […]
chocolate, cookies, dessert, recipes

Soft Batch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (use cream cheese in a block or spreadable, don’t use fat-free, light or whipped)3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon baking sodapinch salt, optional and to taste2 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips […]
breads, recipes, veggies

Zucchini Bread with Crumb Topping and Frosting

Bread Batter: 6 eggs4 cups sugar4 tsp vanilla6 cups flour2 tsp baking soda2 tsp salt1/2 tsp baking powder6 tsp cinnamon1 1/2 c canola or vegetable oil4 cups pureed zucchini1 cup nuts, optional1 cup raisins, optionalBeat eggs, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add salt, soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Beat again. Add oil and zucchini. When […]
cake, dessert, recipes

Banana Cake

From my friend Karen Van Uitert2-3 ripe bananas, mashed1/2 cup melted butter1 cup sour cream1 1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanillaMix above ingredients together and then add:2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp saltPour in a greased cookie sheet (11X17″ size). Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 mins.Frosting:1 stick butter3-4 cups powdered […]

main dish BBQ’D Pork Chops So these are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!!!! I am not a huge pork fan, but if I am going to have pork it is going to be cooked to the point of tenderness that just really melts in your mouth. These totally fit the bill!Brown pork chops. Saute medium onion. Place in baking dish.Mix:1 cup ketchup1/4 cup […]

chocolate Soft Batch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (use cream cheese in a block or spreadable, don’t use fat-free, light or whipped)3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon baking sodapinch salt, optional and to taste2 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips […]

breads Zucchini Bread with Crumb Topping and Frosting Bread Batter: 6 eggs4 cups sugar4 tsp vanilla6 cups flour2 tsp baking soda2 tsp salt1/2 tsp baking powder6 tsp cinnamon1 1/2 c canola or vegetable oil4 cups pureed zucchini1 cup nuts, optional1 cup raisins, optionalBeat eggs, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add salt, soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Beat again. Add oil and zucchini. When […]

cake Banana Cake From my friend Karen Van Uitert2-3 ripe bananas, mashed1/2 cup melted butter1 cup sour cream1 1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanillaMix above ingredients together and then add:2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp saltPour in a greased cookie sheet (11X17″ size). Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 mins.Frosting:1 stick butter3-4 cups powdered […]

recipes Squash Casserole 2 cups cooked squash, any kind 1 can cream of mushroom (I usually use cream of chicken) 1 medium onion, chopped well 4 T butter 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 3 well-beaten eggs salt and pepper to taste Mix all together and pour into greased casserole and top with crushed crackers. Bake at 350 degrees […]

ice cream Fruity Sherbet Josh-this is posted just for you!2 – half gallons raspberry sherbet1 – half gallon pineapple sherbet2 pkgs frozen raspberries (partially thawed)1 lg can crushed pineapple, drained8-10 bananas, quarteredAllow sherbet to soften and then add fruit; mixing well. Refreeze until ready to serve. Great with a sugar wafer stuck in the sherbet when serving. This is […]

cake New York Cheesecake Cheesecake Ingredients 4 pkgs cream cheese3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs2 T vanilla3 tsp lemon juiceBeat softened cream cheese; add remaining ingredients and mix well. Bake in graham cracker crust (see recipe below) at 500 degrees for 10 minutes; let stand for 5 minutes and top with glaze (recipe below). Turn oven to 250 degrees; bake for […]

chocolate Coconutty Oatmeal Almond Joy Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled to room temp 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 8-9 mini Almond Joy bars, chopped 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats Instructions 1 Preheat […]

bars Quick and Easy Turtle Brownie Bars Tried these the other day for a closing and they got rave reviews from my clients. Fast and easy! Ingredients 1 box of chocolate cake mix1/3 cup oil2 eggs1 cup each of white chips, semi-sweet chips, milk chocolate chips and dark chocolate chips or chunks* Optional 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts1/2 cup butter32 unwrapped […]

chocolate Chocolate Layered Dessert Another great recipe I have been making for over 30 years. Sorry I forgot to post this sooner. Super easy and so, so good!Crust:1 cup flour1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup melted butter1/4 cup powdered sugarBlend and press into a 9X13″ pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes.Cream Cheese Layer:1 […]

breads Norwegian Bread 2 cups milk 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp cardamom Scald milk, add other ingredients and cool. When lukewarm add 1 pkg dry yeast. Add 4 cups sifted flour. Beat until smooth; put in large buttered bowl.; cover; let rise to double in bulk (about 2 1/2 hours). Then stir […]

pasta Avocado Basil Pasta Found this recipe at http://dearcrissy.com/avocado-basil-pasta-recipe/ and tried it as a side for Thanksgiving dinner. Wonderful flavor! Loved it-very unique combination of flavors that are delish together. NOTE: Does not keep well as avocados brown in spite of the lemon juices-may double the “dressing” next time. Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta2 medium avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped6 […]

cake Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake Good thing I use my own blog to access my recipes. Reminds me when I have forgotten a really good one – like this one!Pour 1 3/4 cups boiling water over 1 cup oatmealAdd:1 stick butter1 cup brown sugar1 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 3/4 cups flour1 tablespoon cocoaPour into a greased […]

beef Spaghetti Casserole Once in a while I come to my blog to look for a recipe-imagine my surprise when I could not find this one! Truly one of the favorite when my boys were teenagers. 1 pound ground beef1/2 pound ground sausage (Italian is especially good-you may have to buy the links and remove the casings)1/2-1 onion, […]

breakfast Pumpkin Waffles 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon […]

candy Caramels – Like See’s wrapped and ready to go! cut caramel partial caramel slab 2 cups sugar1 3/4 cups dark Karo syrup1/2 lb. butter (no substitutes)1 pint whipping cream1 tsp vanilla1 cup walnutsCook sugar, Karo, butter and 1/2 cup cream until mixture reaches a rolling boil. Add remainder of cream slowly and cook to a stiff ball or 243 […]

breads Lemon Blueberry Bread With Blueberry Cream This recipe will make 2 9×5 loaves. You can also make it in any other kind of baking pan you like. This bread freezes beautifully, so make two loaves and freeze one. 2 sticks butter, softened2 2/3 cups, sugar, divided4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt4 large eggs1 cup milk3 cups blueberries1/2 cup […]

fruit Taffy Apple Salad Couldn’t believe it when I searched for this recipe on my own blog and it wasn’t there! Posting now – such a great salad! 20 oz. pineapple tidbits in juice (if you only have chunks, cut them in half)1/2 cup sugar1 T flour1 1/2 T vinegar1 egg8 oz container Cool Whip2 cups mini marshmallows1 1/2 cups […]

chocolate Peanut Blossoms INGREDIENTS: 1 cup shortening 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white sugar for decoration 2 (9 ounce) bags milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped DIRECTIONS: 1. […]

bars Layers of Love Brownies 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut in pieces 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 large eggs, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping 3/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 8-inch-square baking pan.COMBINE flour, cocoa […]

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