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Layered Oreo Icebox Cheesecake
By msippigrl
Homemade Oreo crust topped with layers of Oreo white chocolate no-bake cheesecake filling and a middle layer of cho...
- 1 package regular chocolate Oreo cookies (36)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 small (4-serving size) box white chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 small (4-serving size) box chocolate instant pudding
- 2 1/2 cups milk, divided
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups Cool Whip (2/3 of 8 oz. tub)
Lifesavers Candy Pacifiers - Baby Shower
By msippigrl
I attached all the Lifesaver "handles" to the bases with some melted candy melts first (before attaching any jellyb...
- Wintogreen lifesavers candies (individually wrapped candies that come in a bag are recommended)
- Jelly Belly jellybeans (I prefer the peachy "grapefruit flavor" color, and rose/pink flavors)
- Bright White candy melts, melted (for glue)
- Wire cooling rack that is 1-2 inches high
- Optional, ribbon
Sauteed Mushrooms
By msippigrl
Prep the mushrooms as directed on package then cut in quarters or thick slices
- 1 container large fresh mushrooms (I used Monterey)
- 2 - 3 tablespoons salted butter, or as needed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Red Velvet Heart Cake (Valentine)
By msippigrl
Easy and inexpensive way to show your love on Valentine's Day
- Red velvet cake baked in a heart-shaped cake pan, cooled
- Paper hearts of varying sizes
- Confectioners sugar
Strawberry Shortcake Scones
By msippigrl
Buttery, slightly sweet scones with chopped fresh strawberries and finished with a simple glaze
- DOUGH:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 stick (4 T.) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening (can omit and increase butter to 6 T.)
- 2/3 cup small-diced fresh strawberries (about 6 large)
- 3/4 cup Half and Half
- GLAZE:
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 - 2 tablespoons Half and Half
Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce
By msippigrl
All the taste of traditional spaghetti and meat sauce, but without all the carbs
- What you'll need:
- Spaghetti Squash
- Meat Sauce (recipe below, ingredient amounts approx.)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (think green can)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Garnishes: crushed red peppers and chopped parsley
- Meat Sauce:
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef (93/7)
- 3 tablespoons Hunt's tomato paste
- 1 (24 oz) can Hunt's 'Traditional' Pasta Sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried chopped onions
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- Pinch garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Festive Cranberry Jell-O Salad
By msippigrl
A classic holiday dish and a potluck favorite
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 2 small (3-ounce) packages cherry or raspberry Jell-O gelatin (SF works too)
- 1 (14 to 16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 large pear (or apple), peeled and diced small (I used an anjou pear)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups Cool Whip for topping
Easter Pretzel Chicks
By msippigrl
Kids and grownups alike love these cute Easter treats made with mini round pretzels, yellow candy melts, mini choco...
- 18 to 24 mini round pretzels
- 1 (12-ounce) package Wilton's yellow candy melting wafers
- 18 to 24 mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 orange Starburst candies
Skillet Lasagna
By msippigrl
BEST. LASAGNA. EVER. And NO baking! I like to use rotini noodles to gather up all that yummy sauce
- 8 ounces uncooked broken up lasagna noodles or rotini (I had 3 c. dry rotini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1 (8 oz) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Christmas Cranberry Salad
By msippigrl
Pretty Christmas fruit salad, and soo good too! Your holiday guests will love it
- 2 cups ripe fresh cranberries
- 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (depends on tartness of cranberries)
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in 100% juice, drained well (I used Dole)
- 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip (or same amount prepared whipped cream)
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, optional (I omitted)