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Cheesesteak Pierogies
By carvalhohm2
Boil pierogies according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl
- 1 (16.9-ounce) package frozen potato and Cheddar pierogies
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 pound boneless sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced (see Note)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
Mini Grasshopper Pies
By carvalhohm2
Place 18 paper cupcake liners in muffin tins
- 32 chocolate-covered mint cookies, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 10 drops green food color
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
Pudding Lust Cake
By carvalhohm2
Crust: Combine butter, flour, chopped pecans and sugar and press into a 9″ x 13″ baking dish
- CRUST:
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 Tb sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, melted
- CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
- 1 (8oz) package of cream cheese, soft
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- FILLING & TOPPING:
- 2 (8 oz) containers cool whip (or one 16 oz. container)
- 2 small packages (3.4oz) of Jello instant pudding flavor of choice
- 3 cup cold milk
Pineapple Dream Dessert
By carvalhohm2
Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8 X 8 pan lightly with cooking spray
- Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pineapple Layer:
- 1 can of crushed pineapple, drained (about 1 cup)
- Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Corn 'n' Black Bean Salsa
By carvalhohm2
In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn kernels, bell pepper, cilantro, scallions, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, a...
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob (about 1 cup kernels) (see Note)
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Texas Two-Step in a Jar
By carvalhohm2
Mix instructions: Spoon gravy mix into a one-pint wide-mouth jar
- Mix:
- 1.6-oz. pkg. brown gravy mix
- 2 T. chili powder
- 2 t. dried oregano
- 1 t. ground cumin
- 1 t. dried, minced onion
- 1 t. garlic salt
- 10 to 12 tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
- 1-1/4 c. wagon wheel pasta, uncooked
- ___________________
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 7 c. water
- 15-oz. can corn
- 16-oz. can diced tomatoes
- Garnish: additional tortilla chips, shredded Monterey-Jack cheese
Homemade Chocolate Caramel Turtles
By carvalhohm2
Begin by arranging the pecans in 15 small clusters (about 4 nuts each) on a wax paper-lined baking sheet
- 1 cup whole pecans, toasted
- 12 caramels, unwrapped (about a quarter of a package)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
Key Lime Cheesecake
By carvalhohm2
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in
- FILLING:
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat graham crackers crumbs (about 4 whole crackers)
- Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
- 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
- Sugar substitute equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup (8 ounces) Light Sour Cream
- 1/3 cup key lime or lime juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 2 drops green food coloring, optional
Spring Flower Cupcakes
By carvalhohm2
Divide and tint vanilla frosting to desired colors with food colors
- 24 homemade or prepared standard cupcakes or 48 mini cupcakes (or a combination)
- 1 (16-ounce) can vanilla frosting
- Assorted food colors (green, yellow, red, purple, orange)
- Assorted jelly beans (suggested flavors include Orange Juice, Bubble Gum, French Vanilla, Island Punch, Sour Lemon, Cantaloupe, and Cotton Candy)
- Bunny Corn
- Fruit Sours
- Jordan Almonds
- Licorice Pastels
- Mint Cremes
Chocolate Sour Cream Cake
By carvalhohm2
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease pans and line with parchment paper
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2-1/4 cups light or dark brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temp
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate (I prefer Guittard), melted and cooled
- 1-1/2 tsp pure vanilla
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup very strong hot liquid coffee