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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Minis
By dena
HEAT oven to 325°F. MIX graham crumbs, brown sugar, 1/4 tsp
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (12 oz.), softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 12 KRAFT Caramels
- 1 Tbsp. milk
Banana Bread
By dena
Cream cheese makes this classic banana bread recipe unbelievably moist
- 2-1/4 cups flour
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup mashed fully ripe bananas (about 3)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Revolution Rolls
By dena
Mix egg yolk, softened cream cheese, artificial sweetener & salt thoroughly Beat egg whites with cream of tartar u...
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp artificial sweetener
- dash of salt
Slow Cooker-Pasta e Fagioli Soup
By dena
1.Add olive oil to a large skillet and add in ground beef
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 whole carrots, diced
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) beef broth (may need another can)
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste (I added 1 tsp salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper)
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup ditalini pasta, uncooked
Peanut Butter Cup Crack Brownies
By dena
Bake brownies according to package directions in a 9x9 pan lined with foil
- 1 box brownie mix (not family sized), prepared according to package directions in a 9x9 pan
- 1/2 cup chopped salted or honey roasted peanuts
- 12 peanut butter cups, chopped
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 heaping cup creamy peanut butter (or 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 3/4 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp - 1 tsp kosher salt
Basil Pesto Recipe
By dena
Basil pesto darkens when exposed to air, so to store, cover tightly with plastic wrap making sure the plastic is to...
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (can sub half the basil leaves with baby spinach)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan-Reggiano cheese (about 2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts (can sub chopped walnuts)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 3 teaspoons)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mongolian Beef
By dena
In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 c. vegetable oil, plus 1 tbsp.
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
- 3/4 c. soy sauce
- 1/2 c. water
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1 lb. flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 1/4 c. corn starch
- 4 scallions, sliced into quarters, plus 1 sliced scallion for garnish
- Butter lettuce, for serving
Hippie Juice
By dena
The perfect summertime alcoholic beverage made with watermelon vodka, coconut rum, triple sec, lemonade and real fr...
- 1 cup Smirnoff Watermelon Vodka
- 1/3 cup Malibu Coconut Rum
- 1/3 cup Triple Sec
- 4 scoops Country Time Pink Lemonade Mix
- 4 cups water
- Fruit: strawberries, blueberries and lemon
Amish Macaroni Salad
By dena
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 25 Minutes Servings: 6 "A colorful and flavorful macar...
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g.Miracle Whip)
- 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
Glow in the Dark Cupcakes
By dena
Sometimes it’s pretty cool to be a Rock Star Mom! I love it when the kids think what I make is cool, and let’s ...
- 1 cup Real Butter
- 4 - 6 cups Powdered Sugar
- 5 tablespoons tonic water
- 1-2 tablespoons Vanilla
- 1 small box lime (or any other flavor) jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup tonic water