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Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

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For the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F

  • Apple Cake:
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
  • Brown Sugar Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
4.7/5 (6 Votes)

Strawberry Caprese Salad

Strawberry Caprese Salad

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Toss the tomatoes with the salt and sugar in a colander and let drain for 10-15 minutes to remove excess wa...

  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup hulled and quartered strawberries
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 4-5 basil leaves
4.4/5 (12 Votes)

Pineapple Cheesecake Bar

Pineapple Cheesecake Bar

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose bleached flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick softened)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple or 1 (8-ounce) can, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
0/5 (0 Votes)

Mini Mac and Cheese Pies

Mini Mac and Cheese Pies

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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

  • 1 and 1/2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed**I used one whole sleeve and used my food processor to crush the crackers
  • 2 cups white cheddar cheese, grated and divided
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 and 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces uncooked)
  • One 5.2-ounce container of Boursin Garlic and Herb cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Parsley, for garnish, optional
4.5/5 (102 Votes)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich

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Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring to melt

  • 3 cups good quality chopped milk chocolate
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 12 halved graham crackers
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
4.4/5 (69 Votes)

Raspberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Raspberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam or jelly
  • 1 tablespoon Chambord or kirsch
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5/5 (2 Votes)

Cheddar-Bacon Dip

Cheddar-Bacon Dip

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In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 5 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 1 jar (16 ounces) taco sauce
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Tortilla or nacho tortilla chips
4.6/5 (25 Votes)

Brisket & Brie Quesadillas with Mango Barbecue Sauce

Brisket & Brie Quesadillas with Mango Barbecue Sauce

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To make the brisket: Rub the meat with salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic

  • Brisket
  • 3 lb brisket
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 16 oz Dublin Dr. Pepper (made with real sugar)
  • Mango Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 – 1 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp Creole (spicy brown) mustard
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/4 cup mango chutney (1/4 cup homemade or purchased)
  • Quesadillas
  • 8 8-in flour tortillas
  • 8 oz brie, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup monterrey jack, shredded
  • olive oil or cooking spray, to brush tortillas
  • cilantro, for garnish (optional)
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

Southern Beef and Sausage Goulash

Southern Beef and Sausage Goulash

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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; saute the celery, green pepper and onion until softened

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1/2 cup of chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup of chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 of a large onion, chopped
  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1/2 pound of Italian sausage
  • 1/4 pound of andouille sausage, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 large pinches of kosher salt
  • 8 turns of the pepper grinder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can of tomato sauce
  • 1 can of Rotel diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can of stewed tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon of dried parsley
  • 2 cups of beef broth
  • 2 cups of uncooked, elbow macaroni noodles
4.4/5 (49 Votes)

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

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Place all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth

  • Half of one banana
  • 1/2 cup smooth or crunchy low-fat peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup of non-fat milk
  • 6 ice cubes
  • 1 tablespoon of chocolate whey protein powder
4.6/5 (16 Votes)