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DING DONG CAKE
By mzander
1 - Make cake as directed on box in a 9x13 pan
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 pkg cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups confectioner sugar
- 1 stick margarine (softened)
- 1 container cool whip
- 1 container chocolate icing
- 1 TBS milk
The Most Amazing Lasagna Recipe
By mzander
The Most Amazing Lasagna Recipe is the best recipe for homemade Italian-style lasagna
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large white onion, minced
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6 ounce can) tomato paste
- 1 (15 oz can) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (divided)
- 1 pound lasagna noodles
- 30 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pound deli sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Backwoods Home Baked Macaroni & Cheese
By mzander
Preheat oven to 350º. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water according to package directions
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3/8 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard, freshly ground, if possible
- 1 1/2 cups diced sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 (15 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes, drained and quartered
- 1 cup diced ham
Turtle Cookie Bars
By mzander
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 nd Layer
- 1 cup pecan halves or chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup milk chocolate morsels
Fresh Strawberry Muffins
By mzander
Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and mix well
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg...
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Creamy burrito casserole
By mzander
Brown ground meat/turkey and onion; drain
- 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 2 -3 cups shredded taco cheese or 2 -3 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 4 ounces sour cream
- jarred hot sauce, if desired to spice it up
Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
By mzander
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners
- FILLING
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon orange liqueur or orange juice
- MUFFINS
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (15-oz.) can pure pumpkin
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange liqueur or orange juice
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- Powdered sugar for sprinkling, if desired
One Bowl Apple Cake
By mzander
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, cinnamon and oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups sugar (adjust sugar to your liking)
- 2 heaping teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup oil
- 6 medium Gala or Fuji or Honey Crisp apples
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Hamburger Potato Cheese Casserole
By mzander
1. I use a 2 1/2 quart covered casserole dish for this
- 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/4-1/2 inch thick
- 2 -3 tablespoons chopped onions
- 1 lb ground beef ( really lean is preferable)
- salt and pepper
- Cheese sauce (the same one I use for macaroni and cheese)
- 2 cups milk ( I use skim)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ketchup ( optional condiment)
Crock Pot Beer Chicken
By mzander
A wonderful and easy Chicken Crock Pot Recipe that tastes great and has just 3 Points +
- 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts (I used 8 breasts, 4oz ea)
- 1 bottle or can of your favorite beer (I use Miller Lite)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper