Saved Recipes for Billie C.

Homemade tortillas😋 INGREDIENTS : • 400g / 3 cups flour (all-purpose) • 2 tsp baking powder • 230ml / 7.77oz warm water • 60g / 0.22 cup soft butter • 1 tsp salt METHOD : Pour baking powder and salt into the flour. Mix. Add butter and hot water. Knead the dough. Divide the dough into balls and leave for 15 minutes. Roll out each ball. Fry in a pan. Sent from AOL on Android

The perfect dessert for pizza night 🍕 RECIPE: Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup M&M candies, divided 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch cast-iron skillet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix melted butter and sugars. Add the egg and vanilla, blending well. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in ¾ cup of the M&Ms. Press the dough into the prepared skillet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown and the top is set. Let it cool for 10 minutes. Melt the chocolate chips and spread over the cookie. Press the remaining M&Ms into the chocolate. Let it rest until completely cooled and the chocolate i

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TRUCK DRIVER'S GRAVY   3 tbsp. butter 3 tbsp. flour, self rising 3/4 c. water 1 can mushroom soup Pepper to suit taste 1 can (14 oz.)  beef broth, or chicken broth Melt butter in fryer, add flour, stir until smooth and brown. Add water beef broth and soup, stirring until smooth and creamy. Delicious on rice, potatoes, or hot biscuits Sent from AOL on Android

🌽 Corn Dogs Recipe 🌭 🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins 🍳 Cook Time: 20 mins 🍽️ Servings: 16 Ingredients: 🌽 1 cup yellow cornmeal 🍞 1 cup all-purpose flour 🍬 ¼ cup white sugar 🥄 4 teaspoons baking powder 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt 🌶️ ⅛ teaspoon black pepper 🥛 1 cup milk 🥚 1 egg 🍯 1 quart vegetable oil for frying 🌭 2 (16 ounce) packages beef frankfurters 🎋 16 wooden skewers Instructions: Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; stir in milk and egg to make a batter. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Meanwhile, pat frankfurters dry and insert a skewer into each one. Roll frankfurters in batter until well coated. Fry 2 or 3 corn dogs at a time in preheated oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Pro Tips: Ensure the oil is at the right temperature (375°F) for perfectly crispy corn dogs. Patting the frankfurters dry before coating them helps the batter adhere better. Use wooden skewers f

Ruth Chris' Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients CRUST 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred) 1/4 cup butter (melted) SWEET POTATO MIXTURE 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs (well beaten) 1/2 cup butter, melted (1/2 cup) – Directions 1. Combine brown sugar, flour, nuts and butter in mixing bowl. Set aside. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3. Combine sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs and butter in a mixing bowl in the order listed. Mix thoroughly. 4. Pour mixture into buttered baking dish. 5. Sprinkle the surface of the sweet potato mixture evenly with the crust mixture. 6. Bake for 30 minutes. Allow to set at least 30 minutes before serving. Sent from AOL on Android

🍔 Sloppy Joes 🍔 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Ingredients: 🥩 1 pound lean ground beef 🧅 ¼ cup chopped onion 🌶️ ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper 🍅 ¾ cup ketchup, or to taste 🌰 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste 🍯 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, or to taste 💨 ½ teaspoon garlic powder 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste 🍔 6 hamburger buns, split Instructions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir lean ground beef until some of the fat starts to render, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper; continue to cook until vegetables have softened and beef is cooked through, 3 to 5 more minutes. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Divide meat mixture evenly among hamburger buns. Recipe Tip: If using ground beef with a higher fat content than lean, be sure to drain any fat before starting Step 2. 🌟 Sent from AOL on Android

SWEET HAWAIIAN CROCK-POT CHICKEN--EASY AND YUMMMY!! 2 lb. Chicken tenderloin chunks 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup soy sauce Combine all together, cook on low in Crock-pot 6-8 hours...that's it! Done!  Serve with brown rice and you have a complete, easy meal!! Sent from AOL on Android

Homemade Angel Biscuits Ingredients: 5 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup cold butter 1/2 cup shortening 2 tsp yeast 1/4 cup warm water 2 cups buttermilk Instructions: Mixing Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cutting in Fats: Cut in the cold butter and shortening using a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Preparing Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Forming the Dough: Add the yeast mixture and buttermilk to the flour mixture. Stir until the dough comes together. Kneading: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently 3 to 4 times. Shaping Biscuits: Roll the dough to 1-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter. Rising: Place the biscuits on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Preheating Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (20

Easy Cookie in a Mug Recipe 🍪🍵🍨 🕒 Preparation Time: 5 minutes ⏰ Cooking Time: 45 seconds to 1 minute 🍽️ Servings: 1 serving 📝 Recipe for Cookie in a Mug: Ingredients: 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 🥄 4 teaspoons packed light brown sugar 🥄 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 🌱 ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 🧂 Pinch of salt 🥚 1 egg yolk 🌾 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 🍫 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1️⃣ Place the butter in an 8-ounce microwave-safe mug and microwave for 30 seconds until mostly melted. 2️⃣ Stir in the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt with a spoon until well combined. Add the egg yolk and stir until smooth. 3️⃣ Stir in the all-purpose flour and most of the semisweet chocolate chips until the dough is combined. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top. 4️⃣ Microwave the mug on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until the dough has puffed up and appears dry. 5️⃣ Let the cookie cool for a few minutes befor

Two Minute Hawaiian Pie Ingredients: 1 can(s) crushed pineapples, undrained (20oz) 1 bx instant vanilla pudding mix (6 serving ) 8 oz sour cream 1 9 inch graham cracker crust 1 can(s) (8oz) pineapple slices 8 maraschino cherries 1/2 c sweetened flaked, coconut 1 sm container of cool whip for piping Directions: in a large bowl, combine crushed pineapple with its syrup, dry pudding mix, and sour cream; mix until well combined. Spoon into pie crust and decorate top with pineapple slices and cherries; sprinkle with coconut. Pipe with Cool Whip if so desired..Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. Sent from AOL on Android

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits Ingredients 2 cups of self rising flour About a cup of buttermilk 1/3 cup shortening A finch of salt Directions Mix, flour your surface, cut out your biscuits, cook 450 about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Brush biscuits with melted butter once out of the oven. Enjoy. Sent from AOL on Android

Perfectly Cooked Steak Every Time 🥩🔥 🕒 Preparation Time: 35 minutes (including resting time) 🕒 Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 2 servings 📝 Recipe for Perfectly Cooked Steak: Ingredients: 🥩 2 beef steaks, at least 1-inch thick 🥄 2 teaspoons olive oil 🧂 1 teaspoon salt 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 🌱 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 🧈 2 tablespoons softened butter 🧄 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1️⃣ Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and packaging, and let them sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. 2️⃣ Rub each side of the steaks with olive oil to coat. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, and white pepper to make a rub mixture. Rub both sides of each steak with the mixture. 3️⃣ Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Preheat a heavy, oven-safe skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot. 4️⃣ Sear the steaks in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side. If the steak has a side of fat, turn the steak on

🍫 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Pie 🍫 Ingredients 1 (6oz) pre-made graham cracker crust 1 (8oz) tub of Cool Whip (thawed in fridge) 6 regular sized Hershey's Chocolate Bars (about 9 ounces) Directions -Break apart your Hershey's Bars and place them in a microwave safe bowl (set a few squares aside for garnish later). Heat for 20-30 second increments until the chocolate is melted. -Add the Cool Whip to the melted chocolate and mix until well combined. -Spoon the chocolate cool whip mixture into your prepared pie crust, and use a cheese grater to garnish the top with any chocolate you have set aside. -Refrigerate and chill for at least 2 hours before slicing. Sent from AOL on Android

Homemade 5 Minute Honey Mustard: ▢ 1/3 cup (80g) Dijon mustard ▢ 1/4 cup (85g) honey ▢ 2 tablespoons (30g) mayonnaise ▢ 1 teaspoon (5g) lemon juice ▢ 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) paprika 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1️⃣ In a bowl, add Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and paprika. 2️⃣ Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. 3️⃣ Serve the honey mustard as desired. It can be used as a dip, dressing, or sauce for various dishes. Enjoy your quick and delicious Homemade 5 Minute Honey Mustard! 🍯🍋👨‍🍳😋 Note: Adjust the quantities of ingredients according to your preference and desired serving size. Sent from AOL on Android

Slow Cooker Hobo Casserole 😋 Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or ground sausage, pre-cooked and drained 2 cups diced potatoes 1 diced onion 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup 2 cups chicken or beef broth 1.5 cups uncooked macaroni noodles 1/2 cup sour cream 2.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Brown the Meat: In a saucepan, brown the ground beef or sausage and drain off any excess fat. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Grease the inside of the slow cooker. Add the cooked meat, diced onion, cream of mushroom soup, and diced potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the mixture and set the slow cooker on high for 3 hours. Add Broth and Macaroni: After 3 hours, add the broth and uncooked macaroni noodles. Cover and continue cooking on high for an additional 30 minutes. Add Cheese and Sour Cream: Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and the sour cream. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Cover and cook for another 20 minutes

Cinnamon Bread Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Set this cinnamon-sugar mixture aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat together 1 cup of sugar, egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until just moistened. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with 3/4 of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Add the rest of the batter and top with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. Swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture through the batter using a knife. Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for about

Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries Ingredients ( Serving 6 ) 3 Large Russet Potatoes 3 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 2 tsp. Minced garlic 1 Tbsp. Parsley flakes ¼ c Parmesan cheese grated ¼ c Parmesan cheese grated Salt and pepper to taste How To Make Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the potatoes into long thin french fry shapes. Combine the cut up potatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning as well as salt and pepper to taste in a large mixing bowl, toss to coat the fries well. Spread the fries out in an even layer on a baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes, stopping to toss and flip the fries halfway through. Sprinkle the fries with the parsley flakes and ¼ cup of the Parmesan, toss to coat, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until don to your liking. Sent from AOL on Android

Surrounded by loved ones, creating memories, and savoring every moment – all while indulging in the delightful sweetness of banana pudding. 🍌🍮 Prep Time: 25 mins Servings: 20 Ingredients 🥛 2 cups cold milk 🍮 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 🍯 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 🌿 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ❄️ 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 🍪 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers 🍌 14 small bananas, sliced or to taste Instructions: Prepare the Pudding Mixture: Place milk and pudding mix in a large bowl. Beat with a whisk for 2 minutes until well combined. Blend in sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth. Add Flavor and Texture: Stir in vanilla extract for a fragrant touch. Gently fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping for a light and creamy texture. Layering: In a glass serving bowl, create layers by alternating vanilla wafers, banana slices, and the prepared pudding mixture. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled b

( note, I'm not much for using cake and brown mixes, but maybe I will try this) You know what's the best cupcake? The one that whispers decadence with every bite, where fudgy brownie meets velvety cake in a dance of pure bliss. 🍫🧁 Brace yourself for the ultimate indulgence – Brownie Batter & Cupcakes. It's not just a treat;  Ready to redefine your cupcake experience? 🍫🧁 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Servings: 48 Ingredients: 🍫 Brownie Batter: 📦 1 (18 ounce) package brownie mix 🥚 2 large eggs ½ cup canola oil ¼ cup water 🧁 Cake Batter: 📦 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix 1 ⅓ cups water 🥚 3 large egg whites 2 tablespoons canola oil Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 48 muffin cups with paper liners.  Make brownie batter: Whisk together brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water in a large bowl until fully incorporated, about 50 strokes. Set aside. Make cake batter: Beat cake mix, water, egg whites, and oil in a separate bow

Dive into stacks of fluffy pancakes kissed with homemade syrup, a taste that hugs your heart and brings smiles all around. Let's savor these moments together, with each bite a memory to cherish. 🥞💕 Prep Time: 5 mins  Cook Time: 5 mins  Servings: 2 1/2 cups Ingredients: 🧈 ½ cup butter 🍚 1 cup sugar 🥛 1 cup buttermilk 🌿 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 🌽 1 tablespoon corn syrup 🍂 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 🥄 ½ teaspoon baking soda Instructions: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring butter, sugar, buttermilk, vanilla extract, corn syrup, and ground cinnamon to a simmer. Whisk in baking soda and cook for 10 seconds. Remove from heat and serve warm. Pro Tips: Use real buttermilk for an authentic and rich flavor. Adjust the sugar quantity based on your sweetness preference. Experiment with different types of cinnamon for a unique twist. Drizzle the warm syrup over fluffy pancakes for a delightful breakfast experience. Sent from AOL on Android

t Lobster Tail  🦞🔥 🕒 Preparation Time: 10 minutes ⏰ Cooking Time: 8-10 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 4 📝 Recipe for The Best Lobster Tail: 🦞 Ingredients: ▢ 4 lobster tails 🦞 ▢ Salt and pepper 🧂 ▢ 1/4 cup (56g) butter, melted 🧈 ▢ 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄 ▢ 1/2 teaspoon paprika 🌶️ ▢ 1 teaspoon thyme, minced 🌿 ▢ 1 teaspoon rosemary, minced 🌿 ▢ 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped 🌿 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1️⃣ Preheat the oven to broil or 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius). Start by preparing the lobster tails. Using kitchen shears, butterfly the tails by cutting down the center. Loosen the meat and pull the lobster meat upward. Salt and pepper the meat and set them on a baking sheet. 2️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, minced thyme, minced rosemary, and chopped parsley. Spread the mixture evenly on each lobster tail. 3️⃣ Broil the lobster tails in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until the meat is opaque and lightly browned on the

Healthy Chicken Salad 🥗🍗 🕒 Preparation Time: 1 hour (including optional marination time) ⏰ Cooking Time: 10 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 4 📝 Recipe for Healthy Chicken Salad: 🍗 Chicken Ingredients: ▢ 3 Chicken breasts, skinless 🍗 ▢ 1-2 tablespoons Oil 🫒 ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Salt 🧂 ▢ 1/4 teaspoon Pepper ▢ 1 teaspoon Garlic powder 🧄 ▢ 1 teaspoon Paprika 🌶️ ▢ 1 teaspoon Dried oregano 🌿 🥗 Salad Ingredients: ▢ 2-3 Celery stalks, chopped ▢ 1/2 Green apple, chopped 🍏 ▢ 3 Green onions, chopped ▢ 1/4 Red onion, chopped 🧅 ▢ 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped 🌿 ▢ 4-5 leaves Lettuce, chopped 🥬 ▢ 1/2 cup (45g) Almonds, chopped or any other nuts 🌰 ▢ 1/2 cup (65g) Dried cranberries/raisins 🍇 🍶 Dressing Ingredients: ▢ 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise, low fat 🥪 ▢ 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt, low fat 🥛 ▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 🌶️ ▢ 2 tablespoons Lemon juice 🍋 ▢ Salt, to taste 🧂 ▢ Pepper, to taste 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1️⃣ In a bowl, mix oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano. Place t

Easy Crab Cakes  🦀 Preparation Time:⏱️ 15 minutes Cooking Time:⏱️ 10 minutes Servings:🍽️ Makes 8 crab cakes Ingredients: 🦀 450g lump crab meat, picked over for shells 🥚 1 large egg, lightly beaten 🥄 60g mayonnaise 🌿 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 🍋 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 🌶️ 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (adjust to taste) 🍞 60g breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating) 🧅 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧈 30g butter 🍋 Lemon wedges, for serving 🌱 Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, beaten egg, mayonnaise, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Mix gently until well combined. Shape the crab mixture into 8 equal-sized patties. If the mixture is too wet to handle, add more breadcrumbs as needed. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and the skillet is hot, carefully place the crab cakes in

Baked Chicken Drumsticks 🍗🍅🌶️ 🕒 Preparation Time: 10 minutes ⏰ Cooking Time: 1 hour 🍽️ Servings: 4-6 📝 Recipe for Baked Chicken Drumsticks: 🍗 Ingredients: ▢ 8-9 Chicken drumsticks 🍗 ▢ 1 medium Onion, grated 🧅 ▢ 6 cloves Garlic, crushed or garlic powder, to taste 🧄 ▢ Olive Oil, to taste (1 drizzle) 🫒 ▢ Tomato Paste, to taste (1 drizzle) 🍅 ▢ Ketchup, to taste (1 drizzle) 🍅 ▢ Vinegar, to taste (1 drizzle) 🍅 ▢ Worcestershire Sauce, to taste (1 drizzle) 🍅 ▢ Cumin, to taste ▢ Curry Powder, to taste ▢ Tabasco Sauce or Black Pepper, optional, to taste 🌶️ ▢ Annatto or Achiote, optional, to taste 🌶️ ▢ Salt, to taste 🧂 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 250ºC (480ºF). 2️⃣ In a bowl, place the chicken drumsticks and add all the ingredients according to your taste. Mix well to ensure that the drumsticks are well seasoned. You can marinate them in the bowl for 1 hour or 30 minutes, but it's not mandatory; you can proceed directly to baking. 3️⃣ In an oven-safe baking d

Vanilla Dream Cake 🎂 🍰 2 cups all-purpose flour 🧂 1 tablespoon baking powder 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt 🥛 1 cup milk 🍦 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🍚 1 1/2 cups sugar 🥚 3 large eggs Frosting: 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🍦 4 cups powdered sugar 🥛 1/4 cup milk 🍦 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: 1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. 2️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. 3️⃣ In a small bowl, mix the milk and vanilla extract. Set aside. 4️⃣ In a large bowl, cream the 1/2 cup softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. 5️⃣ Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until just combined. 6️⃣ Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. 7️⃣ Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until

🍫🥜 Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie 🌰 For the Crust: 25 Oreo Cookies 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Ganache: 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate ¾ cup heavy whipping cream 1 Tablespoon butter For the Filling: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened to room temperature ¾ cup creamy peanut butter ⅓ cup granulated sugar 1 cup (4 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed Directions: 1. Prepare the Crust: In a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies until fine crumbs form. Combine the Oreo crumbs with melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish. Place the crust in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the filling. 2. Make the Ganache: In a heatproof bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate, heavy whipping cream, and butter. Microwave in short intervals or use a double boiler to melt the chocolate mixture until smooth. Pour the ganache over the prepared Oreo crust, spreading it evenly. Place it back in the refrigerator to set. 3. Prepare the Filling: In a m

homemade Fried Chicken! 🍗🍋🌱 Preparation Time: 1 hour Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 servings Ingredients: 🍗 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg), cut into pieces 🧂 2 teaspoons salt 🌿 1 teaspoon black pepper 🥛 1 cup buttermilk 🥚 2 large eggs 🍚 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾 1 cup breadcrumbs 🍋 1 lemon, sliced (for garnish) 🌱 Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🍯 Honey (optional, for drizzling) Directions: Preparation: Pat dry the chicken pieces with paper towels. Season them evenly with salt and black pepper. Marinate: In a large bowl, mix buttermilk and eggs. Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the bowl, ensuring they are fully submerged. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor). Breading: In a shallow dish, combine flour and breadcrumbs. Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, coating evenly on all sides. Shake off any excess flour. Frying:

HOMEMADE VELVEETA (REAL CHEESE) INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 1 packet (1/4-ounce) unflavored gelatin 1/3 cup dry milk powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 cups grated mild cheddar cheese or a combination of cheddar and Colby LINE A SMALL LOAF PAN WITH PLASTIC WRAP, LEAVING A FEW INCHES OF EXCESS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PAN. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU MAY USE SMALLER LOAF-SIZE CONTAINERS. Put the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Combine the gelatin, milk powder, and salt in a blender and pulse to blend. Add the boiling water to the blender and immediately pulse a few times. Quickly add the cheddar cheese and process until smooth. Working quickly, pour or spoon the mixture into the lined pan. Use a spatula to even the top. Cover with the excess plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Slice the cheese and use it for cheese and cracker snacks, sandwiches, grilled cheese, or add some to a cheese sauce or dip. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Use within 3 weeks.

Impossible Taco Pie 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 1 (4.5 oz) can diced green chiles 1/2 cup salsa 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 cup Bisquick mix 1 cup milk 3 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Cilantro, finely chopped Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray. Place a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off any fat and season the beef with taco seasoning. Add green chiles and salsa and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to prepared pie plate and spread out. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Bisquick, milk, and eggs. Pour over beef and cheese. Bake until the top is golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Serve garnished with your favorite taco toppings and enjoy! Sent from AOL on Android

Mary Ann's Muffuletta King Cake Ingredients:    Bread 1 1/2 packets active dry yeast 3/4 cup milk at room temperature 1 cup bread flour 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. salt 1 egg 3 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted Fillings 1/2 lb Chisesi ham, sliced very thin 1/2 lb Genoa salami, sliced very thin 1/2 lb provolone cheese 2 cups Italian olive salad Instructions 1. Stir the yeast into the milk. Let it sit on the counter until it begins to foam. 2. Pour the yeasty milk into the bowl of a large mixer. Using the paddle attachment, slowly blend about half of the bread flour into the milk. Mix for three minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl. 3. Add the remaining flour (both kinds), egg, salt and half the melted butter. With the hook attachment, run the mixer on medium-slow speed until the dough rolls up and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, leaving almost no dough sticking to the bowl. 4. Move the dough to a glass bowl. Add the remaining melted butter and coat the dough

Heaven  on Earth Cake 1 angel food cake, prepared 1 package (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 pack (30 ounces) cherry pie filling 1 container (8 ounces) cold whisk 1 tablespoon roasted almond slices (optional)   How To Make Heaven On Earth Cake Cut the angels cake into cubes. Sit aside.In a bowl, whisking jointly the pudding blend / milk / sour cream / & vanilla extract . Sit apart . In a 13 * 9 baking dish, placing half of cake cubes in bottom of pan. Placing half a spoonful of cherry pie filling on top of cake. Repeat the cake layer. Pour pudding on surface of cake & divide it evenly. Spoon the cold whisk over the pudding layer. Place the remaining pie filling on top. Putting cake in fridge for 4 h  or . Sprinkle the almonds on top when ready to serve. Sent from AOL on Android

🍞 Banana Bread 🍌 ⏲️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes ⏰ Cooking Time: 55-60 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 1 loaf 🌟 Ingredients: 🍌 3 very ripe bananas (medium/large) 🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter (8 Tbsp) at room temperature 🍚 3/4 cup granulated sugar 🥚 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 🌾 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌰 1 cup walnuts 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla extract 📋 Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. 🍞 Prepare the Pan: Grease and flour a bread loaf pan. Roast Walnuts: Lightly roast walnuts on a skillet, continuously stirring to prevent burning. Coarsely chop and cool to room temperature. 🧁 Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together 8 Tbsp softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar (or honey if using honey).  Mash bananas with a fork until the consistency of chunky applesauce. Add mashed bananas to the batter. Add 2 lightly beaten eggs to the batter, mixing until blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 1/2 tsp of salt. Ad

🥔🥗 Classic American Potato Salad 🥔🥗 🕒 Preparation time: 30 minutes ⏰ Cooking time: 15 minutes (potatoes) + 10 minutes (eggs) 🍽️ Servings: 6 servings 📝 Ingredients: ▶️ 3 pounds potatoes 🥔 ▶️ 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 🍎 ▶️ 6 large eggs 🥚 ▶️ 1 cup apple, peeled and diced 🍏 ▶️ 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced 🧅 ▶️ 2 stalks celery 🌿 ▶️ 1 tbsp celery seeds 🌱 ▶️ 1/4 cup fresh chives 🌿 ▶️ 1/4 cup fresh dill 🌿 ▶️ 1/2 cup mayonnaise 🥪 ▶️ 2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋 ▶️ 1/2 cup sour cream 🍶 ▶️ 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 🍯 ▶️ 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste 🧂 ▶️ 1/2 tsp pepper, plus more to taste 🌶️ ▶️ 1 cup sweet pickles, chopped, with juice or sweet pickle relish 🥒 ▶️ 1/4 tsp Paprika, for garnish 🌶️ 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1️⃣ Quarter the potatoes and add them to a large pot. Fill the pot with water, covering the potatoes by about two inches. Add about two teaspoons of salt to the water. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potato

Fire Crackers Ingredients 1⅔ cups olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 (1 ounce) envelopes ranch dressing mix 3 Tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 (16 oz.) package of saltine crackers 4 sleeves of crackers Instructions Grab a huge ziplock bag. at least a gallon or more. We used a 2 gallon bag for our doubled recipe and it was still more than enough. Open the bag and pour in the olive oil, the garlic and onion powder, the black pepper, ranch dressing mix and crushed red pepper flakes. Close the bag and using your hands, knead the ingredients together combining the oil and spices. (this can also be done in a bowl and stirred, however you will have a lot of it stick to the sides when pouring it into the bag). Now, place the crackers inside the bag. Yes, all of them. Re-seal the bag and turn the bag over and over again coating the crackers with the spice mixture. The more you do this, the better coverage there is. Then, let the bag sit f

Cinnamon Roll Cookies For Cookies: 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 c. (2sticks) butter, softened 1 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 Tbsp. milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract For Filling: 2 Tbsp. melted butter 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 2 tsp. ground cinnamon For Glaze: 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar 2 Tbsp. milk Directions: For Cookies: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. In large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. 2. Beat together sugar and butter until fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla. Mix until combined, then add flour mixture gradually until combined. Divide dough in half. 3. On floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a 9"x10" rectangle about 1/4" thick. For Filling: 4. In small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Brush rectangles with melted butter. Sprinkle sugar mixture over each. Tightly roll each rectangle into a tight log. Refrigerate 30-45 minutes. 5. Slice into 1/2" thick slices and plac

🍗🍄 Creamy Chicken Marsala  🍗🍄 🕒 Preparation time: 15 minutes ⏰ Cooking time: 25 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings 📝 Ingredients: ▶️ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗 ▶️ 2 tsp kosher salt, divided 🧂 ▶️ 1 tsp ground black pepper 🌶️ ▶️ 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 🍚 ▶️ 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 🫒 ▶️ 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 🧈 ▶️ 8 oz sliced mushrooms 🍄 ▶️ 2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic 🧄 ▶️ 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 🍚 ▶️ 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth 🍗🥣 ▶️ 1/4 cup heavy cream 🥛 ▶️ Fresh parsley for garnish, optional 🌿 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1️⃣ Working one at a time, place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and slice each in half horizontally to create four thin cutlets. 2️⃣ Sprinkle the chicken evenly on both sides with 1½ teaspoons of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Place the chicken in a shallow dish with flour, toss, and pat to coat the chicken with flour. 3️⃣ Heat ¼ cup of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken to the pan and cook

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Homemade Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Gourmet Glazed Doughnuts: A Sweet Symphony in Every Bite Ingredients: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 5 cups all-purpose flour, more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) Oil for frying For the Glaze: 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4-6 tablespoons hot water Directions: Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Shape Doughnuts: Punch down dough. Turn onto a floured surface; roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover

🍋 Creamy Lemon Dessert in 5 Minutes🍋 🕒 Preparation time: 5 minutes ⏰ Cooking time: 10 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings 🍋 Ingredients: ▶️ Juice of 3 lemons 🍋 ▶️ 100g of sugar 🍚 ▶️ 30g of cornstarch 🌽 ▶️ 250ml of very cold cream 🥛 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1️⃣ In a saucepan, mix the lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. 2️⃣ Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. 3️⃣ In a separate bowl, whip the cold cream until it reaches a light and fluffy consistency. 4️⃣ Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled lemon mixture. Make sure to mix well to achieve a creamy and homogeneous texture. 5️⃣ Transfer the mixture into a piping bag and fill individual glasses or ramekins. 6️⃣ Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. You can also garnish with lemon zest or a mint leaf for decoration. And there you have it, your delicious creamy lemon dessert

Waldorf Salad 🥗🍎🥬 Preparation Time:15 minutes Servings:4 servings Ingredients: 🍎 2 crisp and sweet apples (like Honeycrisp or Gala), chopped (about 300g) 🥬 1 cup thinly sliced celery (about 100g) 🌰 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optionally toasted (about 60g) 🍇 1 cup grapes, red or green, halved (about 150g) 🥣 1/3 cup mayonnaise (about 80g), can be substituted with yogurt for a lighter version 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste 🥬 Lettuce leaves for serving (optional) Instructions: Preparation: Chop the apples, thinly slice the celery, halve the grapes, and chop the walnuts if not already chopped. Mixing Dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise (or yogurt) and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Combining Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, sliced celery, halved grapes, and chopped walnuts. Dressing Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Servi

🍋 Lemon Cake 🍞 Preparation Time:⏱️ 20 minutes Cooking Time:⏱️ 65-70 minutes Servings:🍰 10-12 slices Ingredients: Pound Cake: 🌾 2½ cups all-purpose flour (300g) 🍰 1½ teaspoons baking powder 🧂 1 teaspoon salt 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (227g) 🍚 1¼ cup sugar (250g) 🥚 4 large eggs, room temperature 🍋 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 🍋 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 🥛 ½ cup whole milk, room temperature (120mL) Glaze: 🍚 1 cup powdered sugar (120g) 🍋 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 🥛 2 teaspoons whole milk Instructions: For the Pound Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually beat in the sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the lemon juice and zest. Add th

Pizza-Stuffed Crescent Rolls Ingredients: 1 can crescent rolls 4 Mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half Pepperoni slices Pizza sauce for dipping 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Instructions: Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles. Add the Fillings: Place a few slices of pepperoni on each crescent roll triangle. Lay half of a Mozzarella cheese stick on top of the pepperoni. Roll Them Up: Roll up each crescent roll, starting from the wider end, enclosing the pepperoni and cheese. Season the Rolls: Place the rolled-up crescents on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic salt and Italian seasoning on top of each rolled crescent for extra flavor. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-14 minutes or until the crescents are golden brown and the cheese is melted. Serve: Remove from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Serve the Pizza-Stuffed Crescen

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I had often wondered why Mom always added a rablespoon of sugar to a pot of beans. She did it because her Mom, her Aunts and cousins did. I mean is a Tablespoo. Of sugar ieven going to be noticed in the large pot of beans?  The answer to that is, no.  But I did find out a couple of years ago, that for some reason sugar greatly reduces the enzyme that causes the gas that everyone complains about.   Who else remembers this childhood ditties Beans, beans, the musical fruit. The more you eat, the more you toot. The more you toot the better you feel. Let's eat beans for every meal. Sent from AOL on Android

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BUTTER BISCUITS - Don't Lose This Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour , packed (if using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt) 1 Tbsp baking powder (leave out if using self-rising flour) ½ tsp salt (leave out if using self-rising flour) ½ cup butter, salted, cut in small pieces (if using unsalted, add ¼ tsp more salt than above) 1 cup milk (regular or buttermilk) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add butter in smallish pieces. With your hands (or a pastry blender), combine flour mixture and butter until butter is pea sized and mixture is crumbly. Pour in milk and combine with a wooden spoon until well incorporated, taking care not to over mix. Turn out onto a floured surface and roll out dough to about ¾ inch thick. Cut out biscuits with biscuit cutter or cookie cutter. Add each to ungreased cookie sheet or iron skillet. Make sure that biscuits touch for higher rise during baking. Bake for 10 minutes or un

Cheddar Cheese Bread  Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream 1 large egg Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper. Add the melted unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ensuring it's evenly distributed in the mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and egg until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter may be slightly lumpy. Transfer the batter into

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Typed out recipe: Elvis Presley Cake 3 cups sugar ½ pound butter, (2 sticks) 7 eggs, room temperature 2 ¾ cups Marsh flour, sifted 1 cup whipping cream 2 tsp vanilla Grease and flour 10" tube pan. COLD OVEN. 350° for 65-75 minutes.  Cream sugar and butter. Add vanilla.  Add eggs 1 at a time.  Alternate whipping cream and flour. Cool 5 minutes and remove from pan. 1.5x the recipe makes 3 (? maybe 2) large aluminum pan loaves or 3 small aluminum pan loaves. Sent from AOL on Android

Candied Jalapeños, also known as "Cowboy Candy". It is a hundred year old recipe from Texas.   ingredients 3 pounds fresh firm, jalapeno peppers, washed 2 cups cider vinegar 6 cups white granulated sugar (can be decreased to 3 cups if you want less sweet)  1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon mustard seed 3 teaspoons granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Instructions Wearing gloves, remove the stems from all of the jalapeno peppers. The easiest way to do this is to slice a small disc off of the stem-end along with the stem. Discard the stems. Slice the peppers into uniform 1/8-1/4 inch rounds. Set aside. In a large pot, bring cider vinegar, white sugar, turmeric, celery seed, mustard seed, granulated garlic and cayenne pepper to a boil. (Remember turmeric stains) Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Raise the heat to boiling again, add the pepper slices, return to a hard boil, then reduce the heat again and simmer for exactly 4 minutes.  Use

🐟 Baked Fish 🐟 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 🐟 Fish filets (of your choice,I used catfish) 🧂 Salt (to taste) 🌶️ Pepper 🌿 1 tsp dried mustard 🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika 🔥 1/3 tsp dried pepper flakes 🍪 Crackers with chopped parsley (optional) 🥄 Olive oil 🧈 Butter Instructions:   Set your oven to 350 F (175 C). Prepare Fish Filets: Pat dry the fish filets with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil. Create Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine dried mustard, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and dried pepper flakes. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over both sides of the oiled fish filets, ensuring a flavorful coating. Set aside to marinate. Optional Topping (Crackers with Parsley): In a pan, melt butter over low heat. Add crushed crackers and chopped parsley to the melted butter. Stir to mix. Do not cook; just combine the ingredients. Assemble and Bake: Grease a baking dish with olive oil. Place the seasoned fish filets in the prepare

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