Ingredient list
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsps melted butter
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking pan (I use a loaf pan)
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Mix in 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Spread 1/2 of batter in the prepared pan.
3. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl mix 1/3 cup flour, brown sugar, 2 Tbsp melted butter, and cinnamon. Sprinkle cake batter with 1/2 the filling. Spread second half of batter over the filling, and top with remaining filling.
4. Bake 35-40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
April 29, 2019 | Posted in:
Taco soup, or spiced beef soup
Ingredient list
1 lb lean ground beef(or turkey)
1 onion
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 pkg dry Ranch dressing
2 large cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
1 can of black beans
1 can of pinto beans
1 can of whole kernel corn
Instructions
Brown meat and onion. Drain. Put all tomatoes, ranch dressing and taco season into blender and blend till mixed..my kids did not like tomato pieces so I always blended them so they were smooth. Pour into a stovetop pan, add beans and corn and meat and simmer until well blended and hot. Eat and enjoy…Add grated cheese and fritos or sour cream for toppings.
April 28, 2019 | Posted in:
Grilled salmon with fresh herbs
Ingredient list
4 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano,or dried
1 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp lemon juice
4 salmon filets 5 0z
black pepper to taste
4 green olives (IF you like olives)
4 this slices of lemon
Instructions
Heat the grill, lightly spray the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4-6 inches from heat source. In a small bowl, combine basil, parsley, minced garlic and lemon juice. Spray the fish with cooking spray. Sprinkle with black pepper. Top each filet with equal amount of the basil garlic mix. Place the fish herb side down on the grill. Grill over high heat. When the edges turn white, after about 3-4 minutes, turn the fish over and place on aluminum foil. Move the fish to a cooler part of the grill or reduce heat. Grill until the fish is opaque throughout when tested with the tip of a knife and an instant -read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fish
reads 145 degrees (abs 4 minutes longer). Remove the salmon and place on warmed plates..garnish with olives and lemon slices.
April 27, 2019 | Posted in:
Pumpkin muffins with cream cheese filling
Ingredient list
1 3/4 cups flour
1 tbs pumpkin spice
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce) 1 tbs vanilla extract
FILLING:
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375. In medium bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt until well combined, set aside. In large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, oil, and vanilla. Slowly whisk in the flour mixture, until there are no lumps. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla, and beat until combined. Top each muffin with about 1 tbs of cream cheese mixture and use tooth pick to slightly swirl into batter. Bake muffins for 18-20 minutes.
April 26, 2019 | Posted in:
Creamy chocolate smoothie
Ingredient list
1 cup ice
3 tbs hot chocolate powder
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup cream
Instructions
Put all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
April 25, 2019 | Posted in:
Dinner rolls or biscuits
Ingredient list
5 cups flour
1 cup crisco
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups butttermilk
Instructions
Put yeast in bowl ~pour in water~ let stand. Mix dry ingredients. Add crisco to water and yeast. With mixer, start working dry ingredients along with buttermilk into yeast ~water and crisco. Finish blending with hands. Take from bowl and mix with a little flour on counter until well blended. Put back in bowl & cover with cloth. Roll & cut out. Bake for approximately 12 minutes at 400 degrees.
April 16, 2019 | Posted in:
Pasta with creamy sauce
Ingredient list
1 lb Ronzoni pasta noodles
12 beaten eggs
1 stick of butter
1 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 pt of milk
1 can of chicken stock
Instructions
Cook noodles and drain. Add eggs, butter and cheese and milk and chicken stock. Bake 325 for 1 hour. If browning too quick lower temperature to 275 degrees.
April 15, 2019 | Posted in:
Whoopie pies
Ingredient list
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
Creme Filling:
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. marshmallow creme
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture. Drop by tablespoons 2″ apart onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375º for 8 -10 minutes or until cookie springs back when touched lightly in center; cool. Prepare creme filling: cream butter and shortening. Gradually beat in 1 c. marshmallow creme. Blend in vanilla and confectioners’ sugar. Beat to spreading consistency. Spread bottom of one cookie with 1 tablespoon of filling. Cover with second cookie.
April 14, 2019 | Posted in:
Jam Cookies
Ingredient list
1 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. Karo Dark corn syrup
2 eggs, separated
2 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. chopped nuts
jam
Instructions
In bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in Karo and egg yolks. Stir in flour. Chill. Shape into 1″ balls. Dip into egg whites, slightly beaten. Roll in nuts. Place 2″ apart on greased cookie sheet. With thumb, make indentation in center of each cookie. Bake in 325º oven 20 minutes or until golden. Fill with jam. Cool. Makes 4 dozen.
April 13, 2019 | Posted in:
Peanut Butter Fudge
Ingredient list
2 cups white sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 – 16 oz. jar of chunky peanut butter
1 – 8 oz. jar of marshmallow fluff
Instructions
Butter 9″ x 13″ baking pan.
Over medium heat in a heavy 3 quart sauce pan put:
2 cups white sugar, 2 cups packed brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter.
Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until completely dissolved.
Slowly increase heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil.
Stir constantly for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add jar of chunky peanut butter and jar of marshmallow fluff.
Mix thoroughly and pour into greased baking pan.
Cool before cutting.