Kayjayjohnson's profile page
Recipes
Biscuit Beignets With Praline Sauce
By kayjayjohnson
Melt butter in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat
- 1 tube flaky biscuits
- 1 cup butter-flavored shortening, for frying
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Peanut Butter-Pretzel Truffles
By kayjayjohnson
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside
- 1 1/2 cups whole tiny twist pretzels
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter chips
Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle
By kayjayjohnson
Prepare brownie batter according to package directions; stir in peanut butter chips
- 1 fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
- 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
- 2 packages (13 ounces each) miniature peanut butter cups
- 4 cups cold 2% milk
- 2 packages (5.1 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Shamrock Shake
By kayjayjohnson
Blend all ingredients together until smooth and yummy
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 - 1/2 Teaspoon Mint extract
- 9 drops green food coloring
- Optional pretty stuff
- chocolate syrup (optional glass decoration)
- whipped cream (optional topping)
- green sugar (optional decoration)
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili
By kayjayjohnson
In a large saucepan (deep enough for soup) heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion, j...
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 5 jalapeno peppers diced, seeds removed (leave some seeds for extra heat)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 + 1/4 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons chile powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- pinch of crushed red pepper
- 1 (10 oz) can dice tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 + 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14 oz) can cannelloni or navy beans, drained
- 1 (14 oz) can corn, drained
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 pound bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled, divided
Puppy Chow
By kayjayjohnson
Melt the peanut butter with the butter or margarine and the milk chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar
York Peppermint Patty Brownies
By kayjayjohnson
Step 1: Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler stirring until melted or in the microwave on high st...
- 4 ounces of unsweetened baking chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla
- 3/4 cup plus 2 T. all-purpose-flour sifted
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 16 York peppermint patties
- powdered sugar optional
Layered Tortellini Pesto Chicken Salad
By kayjayjohnson
Cook tortellini as directed on package, adding peas during last 4 minutes of cook time
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag)
- 5 cups torn romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
- 2 cups chopped or strips grilled chicken
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves
Hawaiian Tarts
By kayjayjohnson
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pineapple preserves
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Crisp Potato Cake
By kayjayjohnson
1. Pat potatoes dry if very starchy or moist
- 2 pounds (about 3 medium) potatoes, peeled and sliced very thinly
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
- Freshly ground nutmeg
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional).