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Peanut Butter-Filled Cookies
By TrayH
Anyone who likes peanut butter cups will really go for these treats
- FILLING:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- Additional confectioners' sugar
Upside-Down Berry Cake
By TrayH
This cake is good warm or cold and served with whipped topping or ice cream
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, halved
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
- 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
Lemon Ricotta Muffins
By TrayH
What you can expect: A rush of fluffy and crunchy textures and bright citrus and sweet almond flavors
- 1 cup sugar with the zest of 3 lemons rubbed in
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- Juice of one zested lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies Recipe
By TrayH
“This recipe is often requested for wedding receptions,” says Erika Busz of Kent, Washington
- Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- FROSTING:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, optional
- 6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Buckeye Brownies
By TrayH
* Prepare the brownies according to recipe or make brownies from a box mix
- 1 box mix brownies, prepared according to package directions
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar (start with 2, add more as needed)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk, as needed
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cheeseburger Soup
By TrayH
A local restaurant serves a similar soup but wouldn't share their recipe with me
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups diced peeled potatoes (1-3/4 pounds)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Raspberry Tiramisu
By TrayH
* Stir the jam and 4 tablespoons of the orange liqueur in a small bowl to blend
- 1 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 6 tablespoons orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 28 soft ladyfingers or 2 (12-ounce) pound cakes, cut into 3 by 1 by 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 (1/2 dry pint) baskets fresh raspberries (about 3 3/4 cups total)
- Confectioners' sugar, for serving
Green Rice
By TrayH
Mexican flavors give ordinary rice a new kick
- 1 tablespoon EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeds and ribs removed and finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock, divided
- 3/4 pound baby spinach
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
Broccoli Strawberry Salad
By TrayH
This speedy recipe is fresh-tasting and perfect to bring to potlucks and cookouts
- 8 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 ounces Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Delicious Peanut Butter Bars
By TrayH
Tastes just likes Reeses cups :) ♥
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter