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Woolworth's Famous Icebox Cheesecake
By msippigrl
This cold, lemony, light-as-air icebox cheesecake is the perfect summertime dessert
- 1 (12-ounce) can Carnation evaporated milk, shaken then well chilled
- 1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (3-ounce) box Lemon Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Black Forest Cupcakes
By msippigrl
Chocolate cupcakes are filled with cherry pie filling then topped with Cool Whip and garnished with cake crumbs (sh...
- 20 baked and cooled chocolate cupcakes (I used Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge cake mix)
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling (I used Lucky Leaf Premium)
- 12 ounces Cool Whip (or prepared whipped cream)
- Chocolate cake crumbs, chocolate sprinkles, or stemmed cherries for garnish, optional
Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
By msippigrl
A spicy skillet meal made with smoked sausage, chicken breasts, ziti or penne pasta, red and yellow bell peppers, o...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2-pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless or 4 frozen tenders, thawed
- 1/2-pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 1/4 cup yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely chopped or minced
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Hunt's diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's Original creole seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups uncooked ziti pasta or other medium pasta, such as penne
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
By msippigrl
Candied sweet potatoes are a traditional Southern side dish that's a holiday and potluck favorite
- 6 to 8 medium red sweet potatoes (I had 9 long, skinny ones), peeled and cut into chunks or thick slices
- 1 stick salted butter, 1/2 cup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Blueberry Crumb Muffins
By msippigrl
The BEST crumb top muffins ever! Delicious for breakfast with fresh, hot coffee
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold salted butter, cut into small cubes
- 2 cups (one dry pint) fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
General Tso's Chicken
By msippigrl
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs; whisk in the cornstarch until smooth
- Sauce:
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 10 dried red chili peppers
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Cooking oil for frying
- 1 - 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons rice wine
- 7 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
By msippigrl
Cook wild rice as directed on package
- 1 cup wild rice (I used a blend of long grain and wild)
- 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced small (1/2 cup)
- 1 - 2 ribs celery, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 4 (14.5 oz) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked chicken, cubed (I used a 'Traditional' rotisserie chicken)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Kentucky Hot Brown
By msippigrl
In the 1920's, the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY drew over 1,200 guests each evening for its dinner dance
- Recipe makes 4 sandwiches:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese or grated Parmesan Romano blend
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- Sliced leftover oven-roasted turkey breast or Deli roasted turkey breast (about 1 pound)
- 4 thick slices Texas Toast or diagonally sliced French or Italian Bread, crusts removed
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Parsley for garnish, optional
Coconut Pie Toast
By msippigrl
Tastes just like baked coconut pie! Sliced bread is topped with a homemade coconut pie filling and baked
- 1 stick (1/2 c) butter, melted (I used salted)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 slices bread (I used wheat bread from Dollar Tree)