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Nutella Cinnamon Rolls
By kayjayjohnson
In a large pot, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and sugar
- For the glaze (for three 8″ pans of rolls):
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 5 1/2 cups flour, divided
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 cup nutella
- Cinnamon
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 6 Tbsp milk
Strawberry Cheesecake Salad
By kayjayjohnson
Thaw whipped topping and in a large salad bowl stir together whipped topping, yogurts, and pudding powder
- 12 oz. whipped topping
- 1 small package of cheesecake pudding (powder)
- 3 (6 oz) strawberry yogurts (I use Yoplait)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
- 3 bananas, sliced (add just before serving or they brown)
- miniature marshmallows (add just before serving)
Crockpot Bacon Topped Mac and Cheese
By kayjayjohnson
Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray
- 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 12 oz)
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 3 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
- 8 oz (half of 16-oz loaf) prepared cheese product, cut into cubes
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped packaged precooked bacon (about 8 slices from 2.1-oz package)
Toblerone Cheesecake Bars
By kayjayjohnson
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving a few inches of foil drapin...
- For the Crust:
- 7 whole graham crackers, crushed into crumbs (about 1 cup crumbs)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- For the Filling:
- 2 bricks of cream cheese (250g each), softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream (I used full-fat)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped Toblerone chocolate (5 pieces from a large (400g) bar)
- For the Topping:
- 2 pieces of Toblerone chocolate, chopped (from a large (400g) bar)
- 3 pieces of Toblerone chocolate, melted (from a large (400g) bar)
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Cheese Filling
By kayjayjohnson
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- For the Whoopie Pies:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 3 cups chilled pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Maple-Cream Cheese Filling:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
King Crab and Mascarpone Stuffed Alaskan Halibut
By kayjayjohnson
In a medium mixing bowl, flake the crab meat in to small pieces, and add the lemon zest and juice, mascarpone chee...
- 4 six ounce portions fresh halibut
- 6 ounces king crab meat
- 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chives (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- A pinch white pepper
- 4 teaspoons unsalted butter
- Salsa
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 1/4 cup red onion (fine diced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 6 scallions (thin sliced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups prepared jasmine rice
Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes
By kayjayjohnson
Here's a great tip: if you cannot find really ripe bananas, just nuke them in the microwave for about 15 seconds an...
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 ounces, 1/4 cup, chopped walnuts
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 really ripe bananas, mashed up
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 stick butter, 1/4 cup, melted, plus additional for buttering skillet
- Maple syrup or honey, for drizzling
Apple Butter Anniversary Cake
By kayjayjohnson
HEAToven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup tube pan with no-stick flour cooking spray
- CAKE
- Pillsbury® Baking Spray with Flour
- 1 package Pillsbury® Moist Supreme® Classic Yellow Premium Cake Mix
- 1 cup Smucker's® Cider Apple Butter
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- FILLING
- 1 1/2 cups peeled, chopped apples
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped, toasted pecans*
- FROSTING
- 1 (3.4 oz.) package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, not thawed
- 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1/2 cup finely chopped, toasted pecans*
Super Simple Picnic Potato Salad
By kayjayjohnson
Starting with a bag of frozen hash brown potatoes, this potato salad is super easy to make
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- Paprika, if desired
Praline Key Lime Pie
By kayjayjohnson
1. Preheat oven to 350°
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. jarred caramel topping
- 2 (14-oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons Key lime or lime zest
- 1 cup fresh Key lime or lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar