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Pineapple and Pinot Grigio Wine Jam
By kayjayjohnson
In a heavy pot, mix together the chopped pineapple, the grated lemon peel, the lemon juice (2 tbsp), and the ...
- 1 pineapple, approx. 3-cups chopped
- 1 lemons, juice and zest of, grated
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 cups pinot grigio wine
Island Coconut-Shrimp Rolls
By kayjayjohnson
Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper
- 16 cooked deveined large shrimp (about 1/2 lb), peeled (with tails left on)
- 1/4 cup cream of coconut (not coconut milk)
- 1 tablespoon rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (8 rolls)
- 4 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
Lemonade Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting
By kayjayjohnson
For Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 375 F and line 24 muffin tins with paper liners
- For Cupcakes:
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- grated zest and juice of a lemon
- 1 cup milk, divided
- For Frosting:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or thawed from frozen)
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
Chipotle Chicken Sandwiches
By kayjayjohnson
1. In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat
- 6 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), seeded, finely chopped (2 teaspoons)
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 EGGLAND’S BEST egg, beaten
- 1 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
- 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Flaky Layers refrigerated original biscuits (8 biscuits)
- 2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted
Cowboy Spaghetti
By kayjayjohnson
Step 1: Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 slices smoky bacon (chopped)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1 (14 ounce) can fired roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- shredded cheddar cheese
- green onions (chopped)
Pecan Pear Muffins
By kayjayjohnson
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups chopped peeled ripe pears (about 6 medium)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Lemon Nut Cookies
By kayjayjohnson
In a food processor, pulse together the nuts, flour, cornmeal, and salt until finely ground and smooth
- 1 1/4 cups pine nuts, toasted
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus 1 cup for rolling
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweetheart Trifle
By kayjayjohnson
Prepare cake mix according to package directions
- 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
- 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
- 4-1/4 cups cold milk, divided
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 packages (5.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 4 Nestlé Crunch candy bars (1.55 ounces each), crumbled
Strawberry Angel Food Trifle
By kayjayjohnson
Layers of angel food cake bits, sugared strawberries, pudding and whipped cream topped off with more whipped cream
- 1 store-bought angel food cake
- 24 ounce container frozen strawberries, sliced with sugar added, thawed
- 24 ounce or 3 cups vanilla pudding (We used 6+ small individual cups this time)
- 16 ounce container whipped cream, slightly less than the whole container
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Samoa Cupcakes
By kayjayjohnson
Preheat oven to 350°
- The Cupcakes:
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- The Chocolate Ganache:
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- The Frosting:
- 2 1/2 cups shredded, sweetened coconut
- 2 eggs
- 10 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter