Do you need a quick dessert in a hurry? Here is a simple one. You will need: 4- 8 ounce packages of cream cheese 5 eggs 1 cup of sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 16 ounce of sour cream 1/4 cup of sugar 1/4 tsp. vanilla mixed fruit such as berries Preheat oven to 300…Read more »
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Whiskey Dessert Sauce
For those of you that like sweets and whiskey, then this recipe should delight your taste buds. You will need these ingredients: 2 cups sugar 2 sticks butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup of whiskey a pinch of salt Blend sugar, butter, and vanilla together. Add the whiskey until the mixture appears creamy. Pour the…Read more »
Burgundy Beef
Are you looking for something different to make with leftover roast? Try this.First make the marinade. Chop up roast beef into small pieces. Set it aside. In a quarter size freezer bag, add the beef, one cup of red wine, 2 T. Parsley,2 T. Basil,1 T. Oregano, 2 tsp. Onion powder, and 1/4 tsp. Black…Read more »
Hawaiian Chicken
Here is a simple recipe for leftover chicken. In a skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 2 cups of chicken stock or broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Blend 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Add it to stock mixture and stir. Boil for 2 minutes. Continue to stir until…Read more »
Shredded Pork Empanadas
My husband had made some shredded pork a few days ago and my daughter doesn’t really care for leftovers, so I wanted to come up with something different, yet use the leftovers for dinner. This is what I made and my daughter loved it and it got her to eat her vegetables. You will need…Read more »
The Fight Between the Fats
I recently attended a seminar about staying healthy. Remember all the fights and controversy over butter v.s. margarine? Well, it turns out that trans fats are evil because they aggravate undesirable issues. So all you margarine lovers, you might want to think again. Margarine has 15% synthetic trans fats and 17% saturated fats. Butter is actually…Read more »
Easy Blueberry Bread
I had some blueberries leftover and I was trying to figure out what to do with them. This is what I made. You will need: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup…Read more »
Blueberry Whipped Pie
Here is a great blueberry dessert. You will need: 1 cup blueberry yogurt 1 tsp. almond extract 1 pint blueberries 1 cup sour cream 1-2 cups Cool Whip topping 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 1 T. unflavored gelatin 2 9-inch graham cracker crusts In a saucepan, add gelatin, sugar, and water. stir over low heat…Read more »
Spicy Rhubarb Jam
4 cups chopped rhubarb 3 cups sugar 3 tablespoons candied ginger dash cinnamon 2 tablespoons lemon juice red food color (optional) Combine rhubarb, sugar, spices, and lemon juice into a large saucepan. Allow it to sit for about fifteen minutes. Cook over medium heat about 12-15 minutes. Stir frequently until it is thick and clear.…Read more »
Gingerbread Raisin Scones
Here is something tasty for a rainy day. You will need these ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 T. baking powder 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/4 cup milk 1 large egg 3 T.molasses 1 tsp. vanilla extract 6 T. butter 2/3 cup raisins 1/8 tsp. ground cloves Preheat oven 375…Read more »