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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Banana "Elvis" Pie
By Spookie
This pie was inspired by Elvis Presley's favorite sandwich-- peanut butter and bananas on toasted bread
- 1 chocolate cookie crust
- 1 C creamy peanut butter
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 C sugar (divided)
- 1 T butter, softened
- 2 T real vanilla extract (divided)
- 2 C heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 2 bananas
- 2 T brown sugar
- 1 oz semi sweet chocolate
Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow
By Spookie
Yields: 10-12 Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Share:
- 12 to 14 cups cubed (1/2-inch) day-old loaf French bread
- 4 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound ground beef
- 1 pound chaurice or chorizo sausage, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped green bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Layered Lemon Pies Recipe
By Spookie
"My sister shared this recipe with me and it is simply delicious
- SECOND LAYER:
- Pastry for two single-crust pies (9 inches)
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cold water
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant lemon pudding mix
- TOPPING:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe
By Spookie
When I made my first batch of these great cookies, so many asked for the recipe that I knew I had a hit! My baking ...
- DRIZZLE:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 package (13 ounces) miniature peanut butter cups
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon shortening
Southwestern Goulash Recipe
By Spookie
had some extra cilantro in the fridge and didn't want to throw it away
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) Hunt’s® Original Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 2/3 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (8 ounces) Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Seasoned Potato Wedges Recipe
By Spookie
These baked wedges, seasoned with Parmesan cheese and served with a sour cream dip, make a nice alternative to fren...
- SOUR CREAM DIP:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 large baking potatoes (about 2-3/4 pounds)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, divided
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Artichoke Dip
By Spookie
Mix all ingredients. Place in covered container and let set overnight in refrigerator
- 1 can Artichoke hearts - chopped
- 1 cup mayonaise
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 4-5 garlic cloves, diced
Fresh Summer Casserole
By Spookie
Instructions Preheat oven to 350F
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 12 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 6 ounces feta cheese or combination of goat and feta cheeses
- 1/2 cup 2 percent reduced-fat milk
- 12 ounces cooked short pasta (such as gemelli or penne)
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into thin strips with a vegetable peeler
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into small pieces
- Grated Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)
Sour Cream Peach Pecan Pie Recipe
By Spookie
Fresh peaches, good Southern pecans and real vanilla make this pie a special summertime treat
- TOPPING:
- Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
- 4 cups sliced peeled peaches
- 2 tablespoons peach preserves
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Jumbo Caramel Banana Muffins Recipe
By Spookie
Love banana bread? These flavorful muffins, drizzled with sweet caramel icing, will fill the bill in a big way
- CARAMEL ICING:
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar