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Baked Southwest Rolls
By kayjayjohnson
1. Combine all ingredients except the egg roll wrappers in a large bowl
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies, drained
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 package egg roll wrappers (mine had 20 wrappers in it)
Salt River Bars
By kayjayjohnson
Line 8 x 8" glass or metal baking pan with foil so that it's hanging over the edges of the pan
- 1 box Club Crackers (actually, about 1 1/5 sleeves of Club crackers)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup-ish peanut butter chips
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
- coarse sea salt
Jumbo Maple-Pecan Scone
By kayjayjohnson
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Italian Sub Stoup and Garlic Toast Floaters
By kayjayjohnson
Place a soup pot or deep sided skillet on the stove top and preheat to medium high heat
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, plus 1/4 cup for croutons
- 3/4 pound, 3 links, hot or sweet Italian sausage, split and meat removed from casing
- 1/4 pound piece stick pepperoni, diced
- 1 ham steak, diced (about 1/2 to 3/4 pound)
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded, quartered and sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled, quartered and sliced
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 pound gemelli pasta or other short-cut pasta
- 5 cups cubed crusty bread
- 3 large cloves garlic, cracked from skin
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bunches arugula, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
By kayjayjohnson
Beat the cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth and fluffy
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold. Higher the fat content, the better (I'm using 40% Ultra)
Orange Cream Cookies
By kayjayjohnson
1 Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir all ingredients except baking chips until soft dough forms
- 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 5 drops yellow food color
- 2 drops red food color
- 1 1/2 cups white vanilla baking chips
Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle
By kayjayjohnson
Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 6 cups cold milk
- 3 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
- 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
- 2 cartons (16 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Nutella Pudding Icebox Cake
By kayjayjohnson
Line a 9” square cake pan with plastic wrap
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 6 1/2 oz Nutella (by weight)
- 2 tbsp Frangelico
- 36 graham crackers
Pineapple Angel Food Cake
By kayjayjohnson
Put dry cake mix in bowl (do not add the water as directed on the box)
- 1 box (1-step) angel food cake mix
- 1 large can crushed pineapple
White Chocolate-Cranberry Bars
By kayjayjohnson
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)