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5 Minute No Bake Hawaiian Pie
By msippigrl
Cool and refreshing no-bake pie that takes mere minutes to throw together
- 1 (20-ounce) can chilled crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, undrained
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional but recommended
- 1 (6-serving size) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 (9-inch) store bought shortbread pie crust
- 1 to 2 cups prepared whipped cream, or Cool Whip
- 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple slices, drained really well on paper towels and each slice cut into thirds
- 6 to 8 stemmed maraschino cherries, drained well on paper towels
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, toasted if desired
Arkansas Green Beans
By msippigrl
Canned green beans get the 'sweetest' makeover! A glaze made of butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and...
- 5 (15 to 16-ounce) cans cut green beans, rinsed and drained well
- 10 to12 slices bacon, cooked until done but still chewy, then drained on paper towels and chopped
- 1/2 stick (1/4-cup) butter, melted
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 7 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
White Bean Chicken Chili (slow cooker)
By msippigrl
Preheat slow cooker on HIGH setting
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed or cut into strips
- 3 (15 oz) cans Great Northern beans (or other white bean), rinsed and drained, 1 cup reserved for thickening
- 2 cups frozen shoepeg white corn (can use canned, drained)
- 1 (4 oz) can green chiles, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 c.)
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of creole seasoning (like Tony Chachere's)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 tablespoon corn meal
- Garnish: Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Optional garnishes: Shredded cheese of choice, chopped cilantro
- Bite-size tortilla chips
Baked Chicken Thighs w/ Lemony Artichoke Sauce
By msippigrl
The lemony artichoke sauce complements the baked chicken so well
- 8 chicken thighs, skin left on (I used bone-in)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 - 4 cloves garlic (minced, about 2 tsp.)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth (I used Swanson)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed with fingers
- Juice of 1 lemon (2-3 Tbls.)
- 1 (14-15 oz) can artichoke hearts (not marinated kind), drained on paper towels then chopped
Maple Bacon Krispie Treats
By msippigrl
The classic rice krispie treat gets a man-pleasing makeover with the addition of maple syrup, crushed waffle cones,
- 1 (12-ounce) box Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 box waffle ice cream cones, crushed, about 2 cups crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (16-ounce) bag mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
- 1 (12 to 16-ounce) package lean bacon, cooked and crumbled/chopped (I used thick sliced)
Old Fashioned Yellow Cake w/ Chocolate Fudge Frosting
By msippigrl
Just like the one your grandma made! This easy, one-bowl yellow cake recipe came out of a McCall’s cookbook publi...
- Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (1/2 c) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large eggs, room temperature (I used 2 Jumbos)
- Chocolate Fudge Frosting:
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3 - 4 cups confectioners sugar, as needed for consistency
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup boiling water
Red White & Blue Strawberries
By msippigrl
Show your patriotism on the holiday with these colorful chocolate covered strawberries!
- Fresh strawberries
- Melted white chocolate
- Blue sparkling decorator sugar
Strawberry Galette
By msippigrl
Rustic, open-faced pie with fresh, juicy strawberries shining in the center of a buttery, homemade crust! Serve wit...
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup cold salted butter, cut into cubes, 1 stick
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
- 2 pounds fresh, ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water, for brushing crust
- Coarse white sugar, for crust
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Baked Bacon
By msippigrl
Once you try this easy oven method you'll never go back to the frying pan and the mess it makes!
- 1 package sliced lean bacon (thick cut bacon recommended)
Great Grains Energy Balls
By msippigrl
A healthy and delicious no-bake snack made with whole grains, dried fruits, nuts, and seeds and bound together with...
- 3 cups Great Grains brand boxed cereal (with raisins, dates, pecans)
- 1/3 cup dry oatmeal
- 1/4 cup milled flax seed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/3 cup flaked coconut, toasted if desired
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (I used crunchy)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional