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Butter Pecan Biscotti Recipe
By sklesley
In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, flour, butter, eggs, syrup, coffee granules and vanilla until well blended (dou...
- 1 package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white baking chips
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
How to season Cast Iron
By sklesley
Scrub pan with hot water and a stiff brush to remove any rust
- Vegetable oil
Carrot-Pecan Salad
By sklesley
In a medium bowl, combine carrot, raisins, pecans, celery, and green onion
- 3 cups shredded carrot
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 5 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Easy Crescent Pizza Bake
By sklesley
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- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
- 25 slices pepperoni
- Fresh basil or oregano, if desired
Italian Spiral Meat Loaf Recipe
By sklesley
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 3/4 cup pizza sauce, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper, o...
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup pizza sauce, divided
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1/2 pound sliced deli ham
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
Younger looking hands
By sklesley
Massage paste over damp hands and rinse
- 1 Tbsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. apple cider
Spicy Oil and Vinegar Bread Dip
By sklesley
In a bottle with a lid, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, kosher salt, and pepper
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Blonde Brownies I
By sklesley
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C)
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Parmesan Cheddar Squash Casserole
By sklesley
In a large skillet, cook squash, covered in boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until tender
- 4 lbs. yellow squash, sliced (about 8 cups)
- 4 Tbsp. butter; divided
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs, divided
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
Amazing Pasta Salad
By sklesley
Prepare pasta according to directions
- 1 (16-oz.) package rotini pasta
- 1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped (stems removed)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- Sugar, salt & pepper not pictured.
- Have you ever noticed I forget ingredients in pictures on any of my posts that are about bacon?I seemed to be distracted by the bacon. Mmmm....bacon.