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Applesauce Drop Doughnuts
By TrayH
Quick & easy to make. You can have the batter whipped up in the amount of time it takes for the oil to heat
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2-3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
- 1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup buttermilk
- oil (for frying)
- sugar
Pumpkin Torte
By TrayH
This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice
- 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin, divided
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Banana Bread
By TrayH
* Preheat oven to 350* * Cream together butter and sugar * Add eggs and crushed bananas, combine well
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 bananas, finely crushed
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
Greek Pasta Salad
By TrayH
Excellent side dish or as a meal on it's own
- 1 box cooked pasta of your choice
- 2 cans black olives
- 1 jar banana peppers with juice (I use hot)
- 3 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- 1 bag fresh baby spinach, run knife through to slightly cut up
- 8 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1 small bottle italian dressing
Lemon Custard Pie
By TrayH
* In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until well blended
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 unbaked pie pastry (9 inches)
- whipped cream, lemon and mint, optional
Sweet and Spicy Pork
By TrayH
* Preheat broiler to high
- 4 boneless pork chops
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
Drunk Watermelon
By TrayH
* Soak watermelon slices in tequila * Dip in coarse salt
- Watermelon
- Tequila
- Coarse salt
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Balsamic Vinegar
By TrayH
* Preheat oven to 425°F. * Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 t...
- 2 tablespoons EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 6 slices pancetta, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 2 pints Brussels sprouts, large ones cut in half, small ones left whole 1/2 cup balsamic drizzle (store-bought or homemade)
Beach Breeze
By TrayH
Here's a great tasting cocktail that will have you longing for sand between your toes
- 1 oz. Parrot Bay Strawberry Rum
- 1 oz. Parrot Bay Pineapple Rum
- 1 oz. Malibu Coconut Rum
- 2 oz. Orange Juice
- 2 oz. Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz. Grenadine
- Cherry for garnish
Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
By TrayH
* Preheat oven to 350F. * Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and lemon zest until well mixed
- 2 tubes of Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- Fruit Spread