Thursday, March 26, 2015

Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Ingredients Doughnuts 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water, 110 degrees 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/4 cup evaporated milk, warmed to 110 degrees 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups...

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Cranberry Orange Scones with Vanilla Cream Glaze

Cranberry Orange Scones with Vanilla Cream Glaze Ingredients 2 cups (277g) all-purpose flour 8 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, frozen 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp heavy cream, divided 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp orange...

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup Ingredients 3 large chicken breast halves 2 (14 oz) cans chicken broth 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 2/3 cup chunky salsa (I use Pace Chunky Hot Salsa) 1/2 cup Zesty Italian Dressing 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp onion powder 2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup extra virgin olive...

Monday, March 23, 2015

Kale White Bean and Sausage Soup

Kale White Bean and Sausage Soup Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 12 oz beef Polska Kiebasa Sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices (I used Hillshire Farm and really liked it) 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (about 3) 1 1/3 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks) 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 (14.5...

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Ravioli With Sauteed Asparagus and Walnuts

Ravioli With Sauteed Asparagus and Walnuts Ingredients 1 - 8 oz package of fresh ravioli – I used Trader Joes goat cheese and sun dried tomato ravioli ½ pound of asparagus – snap off the tough ends – chop asparagus into thirds or smaller. 1 half lemon 2 tbs butter ¼ cup walnut pieces 2 tbs minced parsley 6 twists of...

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Grilled salmon with avocado salsa

Grilled salmon with avocado salsa INGREDIENTS 2 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces 1 tbs olive oil (I used light extra virgin olive oil) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika powder 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp black pepper for the Avocado salsa: 1 avocado, sliced ½ small red onion, sliced Juice...

Friday, March 20, 2015

Steak Sandwiches

Steak Sandwiches Ingredients     2 Spanish or Sweet onions, sliced thinly     2 tablespoons canola oil     Dash of salt     2 tablespoons of butter     2 pounds of boneless rib steak, sliced thinly     2 tablespoons olive oil    ...

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

One Pot Chicken & Potatoes

One Pot Chicken & Potatoes Ingredients     8 chicken thighs     6-8 large potatoes, cut in quarters or halves     5-6 carrots, cut in 1-2 inch pieces     1 onion, cut in quarters     15-20 garlic cloves, whole     Kosher salt    ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Meatballs

Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Meatballs Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cold water 3 Tablespoons corn starch 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil 3 pounds Casa frozen meatballs See full instructions : www.blessthismessplease.c...

Spinach and Mushroom Marinara with (or without) Meatballs

Spinach and Mushroom Marinara with (or without) Meatballs Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups fresh baby spinach, finely chopped 8 ounces white mushrooms washed and chopped or sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes or 1 quart home-canned tomatoes 2 14-ounce can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1...

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars Ingredients 1 white cake mix 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup canola oil 1 egg 1 cup peanut butter chips 1 cups semi sweet chocolate chips 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Minis 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk See full recipes on : thegunnysack.com...

Friday, March 13, 2015

Perfect Banana Muffins

Perfect Banana Muffins Ingredients 3 bananas, mashed ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted ¼ cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda Mix-ins of your choice (optional) See full instructions : allshecooks.co...

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Blueberry Bars

Blueberry Bars Ingredients: Bottom Shortbread Cookie Crust: 1/2 cup (2 oz) confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour (measured with scoop and sweep) 3/4 cup (6 oz) unsalted butter pinch salt 1 teaspoon lemon thyme, finely chopped (optional) – my kids didn’t notice it and it makes it more...

Oven-Fried Onion Rings

Oven-Fried Onion Rings Ingredients 1/4 cup(35 grams)all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne 1 cup(250 ml)plain yogurt 2 eggs 1/2 cup(70 grams)plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 4 cups(200 grams)finely crushed potato chips 2 larger onions 3tbsp vegetable oil salt See full recipes on : zoomyum...

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Slow Cooker Pork Burritos

Slow Cooker Pork Burritos Ingredients 1 (3.5 pound) pork butt roast, heavily trimmed of any excess fat 2 Tbs. cumin 2 Tbs. chili powder 1 pinch crushed red pepper 1/2 (14.5 oz) can hatch green enchilada sauce coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 3 cups baby kale leaves,...

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Pops

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Pops Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 cups miniature marshmallows Green gel food coloring 6 cups Rice Krispies Christmas tree cookie cutter Lollipop sticks Almond bark or white chocolate chips Christmas M&M’s See full recipes on : positivelysplendid.c...

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Skillet Chicken Parmesan Over Pasta

Skillet Chicken Parmesan Over Pasta Ingredients 2 plump chicken breasts, cut in half diagonally and each thin half cut into 2 strips (for a total of 8 pieces) Kosher salt Black pepper 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs (store-bought or homemade) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons butter...

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Homemade Corn Dogs

Homemade Corn Dogs Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (regular milk works too) 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon honey 1 (10 count) package Hot Dogs 10 wooden skewers or chopsticks See full...

vegetable egg rolls

Vegetable Egg Rolls Ingredients: 1 Tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp minced garlic 1 inch fresh ginger 4 oz. mushrooms 2 medium carrots 3 medium green onions 1 small head green cabbage ¼ cup soy sauce ½ Tbsp corn starch 1 tsp sesame oil 1 pkg (20 ea) egg roll wrappers as needed non-stick spray See full recipes on : www....

Monday, March 2, 2015

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars Ingredients: 1 can Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet 2 eggs 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) or homemade pumpkin puree 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt See full...