Bacon And Almond Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning
• 3/4 (6 ounce) can french-fried onions
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans (such as del monte® fresh cut®), drained
• 1/4 (6 ounce) can french-fried onions

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain on paper towels; break into 1-inch pieces.
• stir milk and cream of mushroom soup together in a large bowl. add almonds, garlic pepper, and 3/4 can french-fried onion; stir to combine. fold green beans carefully into mixture. pour into a 9x9-inch ceramic or glass baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, about 20 minutes. top with remaining 1/4 can french-fried onions; bake until onions are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

Watergate Salad From Dole®

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (4 serving size) package instant pistachio flavor pudding mix
• 1 (20 ounce) can dole® crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 1/2 cups thawed whipped topping

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• mix dry pudding mix, crushed pineapple, marshmallows and pecans in large bowl until well blended. gently stir in whipped topping; cover.
• refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Watermelon And Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• combine the watermelon, strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a blender. blend until smooth.

Corn Dip Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 3 (11 ounce) cans mexican-style corn, drained
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 pound cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a large serving bowl, stir together the corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, cheddar cheese and lime juice. season with cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. stir to blend in seasonings, then refrigerate until chilled before serving.

pre-packaged smoothies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (8 ounce) containers plain lowfat yogurt
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 bananas, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins


• transfer each container of yogurt into a muffin cup and freeze solid, about 4 hours. remove frozen yogurt; place 1 portion of frozen yogurt into a resealable plastic bag and add 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, and half a banana to each bag. store the bags in the freezer until serving time. place contents of a bag into a blender and blend until smooth.

Crescent Dogs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 hot dogs
• 4 slices american cheese, each cut into 6 strips
• 1 (8 ounce) can pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat oven to 375 degrees f. slit hot dogs to within 1/2 inch of ends; insert 3 strips of cheese into each slit.
• separate dough into triangles. wrap dough triangle around each hot dog. place on ungreased cookie sheet, cheese side up.
• bake 12-15 min or until golden brown.

Sweet And Easy Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat an oven to 375 degrees f ( degrees c).
• place spaghetti squash halves in glass baking dish, cut sides up. place one tablespoon butter in each half. divide the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and brown sugar between the two halves.
• bake until a fork pierces squash easily, about 50 minutes.
• use a fork to shred and separate the strands from the peel and transfer squash to a bowl. mix the brown sugar into the squash, tossing lightly until well incorporated.

moist cranberry pecan muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup cinnamon-flavored applesauce
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (6 ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
• beat butter, applesauce, 1 cup white sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. mix in eggs and vanilla extract, then stir in sour cream, greek yogurt, and orange juice until thoroughly combined. whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. gently stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until moistened; fold in cranberries and pecans.
• spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them 2/3 full. combine 1/4 cup sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the muffins.
• bake in the preheated oven until muffins are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes. cool muffins in pans for 10 minutes before turning out to finish cooling on wire racks.

treacle scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup treacle or molasses
• 1 cup milk, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• sift the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and sugar into a bowl. rub in butter until it is in crumb-sized pieces. make a well in the center and pour in the treacle and milk. stir into a soft dough. roll out on a floured surface and cut in to rounds with a biscuit cutter. place on a baking sheet.
• bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.

Sour Cream And Chive Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to come up 2 inches from the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until fork tender. drain, and mash. mix in the milk using a potato masher or an electric mixer until fluffy. stir in the sour cream and chives, and season with salt and pepper.

Carlie's Chocolate Oatmeal Waffles

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
• mix flour, oats, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. whisk milk, eggs, and butter in another bowl; stir into flour mixture until batter is just combined.
• pour batter into preheated waffle iron. cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per waffle.

Vegetarian Cottage Cheese Patties

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 cups quick rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons wheat germ (optional)
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat eggs into a large bowl. stir in cottage cheese, rolled oats, wheat germ, dry onion soup mix, and dried thyme. form into 8 patties.
• heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. place patties in oil, and brown on both sides. remove patties to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• pour condensed soup into a small bowl. stir in 1/2 can of water (or milk) to dilute, then pour over patties.
• bake in a preheated oven until the soup is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Potato Casserole Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 pint sour cream
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 2 cups crushed potato chips
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large mixing bowl combine onion, sour cream, soup, cheese, salt and pepper. press the excess water out of the hash browns and then add them to the soup mixture and mix well. transfer to a 9x12 inch casserole dish. sprinkle potato chips on top, then drizzle with butter.
• bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until golden brown.

Braunschweiger Potato Hash

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 8 ounces braunschweiger (liverwurst), sliced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir potatoes into hot oil to coat; season with garlic powder and onion powder. place a cover on the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are browned and tender, about 15 minutes. drain excess oil.
• mash braunschweiger into the potato mixture. cook and stir until the braunschweiger is hot and slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.. season with salt and pepper to serve.

Rosemary Lemon Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup fresh rosemary
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 23 mins


• in a food processor, thoroughly blend together the butter, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. pour 1/3 of blended mixture into a small bowl for marinade. cover remaining mixture, and set aside.
• lightly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. rub chicken breasts with the marinade mixture. place chicken breasts on a platter, cover, and refrigerate 3 hours.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. pour half of the reserved rosemary and lemon mixture into a bowl for basting. cover remaining mixture, and set aside for topping cooked chicken.
• grill chicken breasts 4 minutes on each side, basting with rosemary and lemon basting mixture. remove chicken breasts from grill, and top with small scoops of the remaining topping mixture.

Brunch Lunch

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup bread cubes
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 (5 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained and flaked
• 6 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• over medium-low heat melt butter in a large saucepan. add bread cubes and toss to coat with butter. stir in carrots, salt, parsley and chicken. cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• beat together eggs and milk; stir in cheese. pour egg mixture over bread mixture and stir briefly to combine. cook until eggs are set, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Livornese

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 whole canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound fillets
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a medium skillet, heat olive oil and saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. add garlic, and saute for 1 minute. stir in tomatoes, capers, black olives, red pepper flakes, and parsley. bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in a 11x7 inch baking dish, and arrange the snapper fillets in a single layer in the dish. drizzle lemon juice over the fillets, and then pour the remaining sauce over all.
• bake for 15 minutes for 1/2 inch thick fillets, or 30 minutes for 1 inch thick fillets. baste once with the sauce while baking. snapper is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

paleo lemon tarts

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• pastry:
• 1 cup almond meal
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 dates, pitted
• filling:
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
• 2 eggs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line 4 muffin cups with paper liners.
• blend together almond meal, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and dates in a food processor. press mixture firmly into bottoms and up sides of prepared muffin cups to make crusts.
• bake in the preheated oven until crusts are lightly golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
• heat 6 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey in a saucepan over low heat; simmer for 2 minutes. beat eggs in a bowl. while mixture is simmering, slowly add eggs, whisking vigorously. remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. pour filling into shells, and place in refrigerator to cool.

Sweet And Easy Peach Dessert

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
• 4 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 3 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 1/3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. stir peaches, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt together in the melted butter; cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is syrupy, about 10 minutes. remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease a 10x6-inch baking dish.
• mix 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. mash unsalted butter into the flour mixture until lumps are the size of small peas. blend 2 tablespoons sour cream into the mixture; mix until you have a dough-like mixture. pat the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until browned and crust-like, about 10 minutes.
• spread peach mixture over the crust into an even layer.
• beat egg yolks, sugar, 3 1/3 tablespoons sour cream, and 2 tablespoons flour together in a small bowl; pour evenly over the layer of peaches. cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes. remove aluminum foil and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 10 minutes. let cool slightly before serving warm.

chocolate toffee crunch bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/3 cup melted butter. press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. in a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; boil for 1 minute. pour immediately over baked cookie base.
• bake for 10 more minutes. remove from oven, and sprinkle with chocolate chips. let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, until chips are shiny and soft. spread the softened chocolate evenly over the top. sprinkle with chopped nuts. cool before cutting into bars.

scrumptious sweet potato casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup butter, softened

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, vanilla, milk, and beaten eggs. mix well. pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
• in a medium mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, flour, and 1/4 cup margarine. mix well. sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
• bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

very berry and soy delicious ice pops

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 pint blueberries
• 1 pint strawberries, hulled
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 1/2 cups vanilla soy milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• puree the blueberries and strawberries in batches in a blender or food processor. strain into a medium bowl, through a sieve lined with cheesecloth.
• stir brown sugar into berries. stir in soy milk until well blended. pour mixture into small paper cups, filling about two-thirds full. freeze until beginning to firm. insert wooden sticks and freeze until firm, 2 to 3 hours.

Butter Pound Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter
• 6 eggs
• 3 cups white sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons lemon extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
• with an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. add eggs, one at a time and mix well.
• introduce the flour, one cup at a time while adding cream a little at a time until all flour and cream is mixed in well.
• add the vanilla and lemon flavoring and blend well. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 1-1/2 hours or until center springs back from small amount of pressure. immediately turn out on cake rack to cool.

Spinach Dip I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (.4 ounce) packet dry vegetable soup mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 5 mins


• in a medium mixing bowl combine spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise and vegetable soup mix. mix well. refrigerate it for 4 hours. stir before serving.

Broccoli And Rice Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 3 green onions, diced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. stir in rice. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. saute broccoli until tender crisp, and add scallions. remove from skillet. scramble eggs; return broccoli mixture to pan. stir in cooked rice, soy sauce, salt and pepper.

Delightful Apple Spice Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup applesauce

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degree f (175 degrees c). line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and sugar. add eggs, and beat until smooth. blend in cinnamon, allspice, baking powder, and baking soda. alternately add in a half cup of applesauce, one cup of flour, remaining applesauce, and remaining flour. stir until just blended together. pour batter into muffin cups 2/3's of the way full.
• bake in preheated 350 degree f (175 degrees c) oven for 17 minutes.

Carrots In Dill Butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dill seed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a medium-sized heavy saucepan, combine carrots, water, butter, sugar, salt and dill seed. bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until carrots are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

stroopwafels

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/8 cups butter, melted
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups molasses
• 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

• in a large bowl, mix together the flour, melted butter, sugar, yeast, milk and egg. when the dough becomes to stiff to stir, turn out a floured surface and knead by hand for a few minutes. set aside to rise for 45 minutes.
• to make the filling, heat the molasses, brown sugar, remaining butter and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. stir to blend, and set aside.
• preheat a pizzelle iron. knead the dough briefly, and divide the dough into 2 inch balls, or a size compatible with your pizzelle iron pattern. press the balls in the preheated iron, and cook until the iron stops releasing steam, or until the waffles are golden brown.
• carefully remove with a knife or spatula, and split in half horizontally (like pocket bread) while they are still warm. don't wait too long, otherwise they will break. spread filling on the insides, and put the halves back together.

Chocolate Icing

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• in a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. stir until sugar is dissolved, then add milk. bring to a boil and remove from heat.
• sift together cocoa and confectioners sugar. blend into butter mixture and add vanilla. if consistency is too stiff, add more milk.
• spread quickly over cooled cake, as frosting will set up very fast.

Heavenly Hash

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 cups crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, halved
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a saucepan bring water to a boil. add rice and stir. reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. cool completely.
• in a large bowl, combine rice, pineapple, marshmallows, cherries and about 1 tablespoon cherry juice. in a chilled bowl, whip the cream until peaks form. fold in confectioners sugar. fold whipped cream into rice mixture. refrigerate for 2 hours.

two minute peanut brittle

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 24 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 4 mins


• coat a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. set aside.
• place the caramels in a bowl, and heat in the microwave for about 2 minutes, or until melted and bubbly. some microwaves may take longer. stir in the peanuts, and pour out the prepared baking sheet. press as thinly as you can. cool completely, then break into pieces.

Giant Ding Dong Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 1/4 tablespoons water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch springform pan.
• in a large bowl, stir together the cake mix and instant pudding. make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, oil and water. mix until well blended. spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. cool cake completely on a wire rack before removing from pan.
• slice a 1 inch thick slice off of the top of the cake and set aside. scoop out the cake for the center of the bottom part to within 1 inch of the sides. discard or save for another use. to make the filling, whisk together the flour and milk. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. set aside to cool completely.
• once the flour and milk mixture has cooled, beat the 1/2 cup shortening, butter, sugar and vanilla on high speed until light and fluffy. add the milk mixture and continue to beat for 4 more minutes. spoon into the center of the cake and replace the layer sliced from the top.
• combine the chocolate chips, 1/4 cup shortening, corn syrup and water in the top of a double boiler. heat, stirring frequently until melted and smooth. pour warm glaze over the top of the cake and smooth over the sides. refrigerate until serving.