Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 2 cups whole milk 12 ounces evaporated milk 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup sour cream 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 pound cooked bacon,…
Smothered Pork Chop Scalloped Potato Casserole (Comfort food that basically hugs you back) There are meals you make because you have to… and then there are meals like this one. The kind that fills the kitchen with that slow, cozy smell. The kind where people wander in and ask, “What are you making?” before it’s…
Ingredients: 1 box of angel food cake mix 1 3.4oz box of pistachio pudding mix ½ cup of vegetable oil 3 eggs 20 oz can of crushed pineapple (don’t drain the juices) Frosting: 8 oz tub of cool whip (make sure it’s thawed) ⅔ cup of whole milk 1 3.4oz box of pistachio pudding mix…
Ingredients: 4 cups oyster crackers 1 package (1 oz.) ranch dressing mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed (optional) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) Directions: -Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). -In a large bowl, mix the ranch dressing mix,…
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 very ripe banana, mashed 1 cup crushed pineapple (do not drain) 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup shredded coconut Instructions: -Preheat oven to 350 degrees. -In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar…
Ingredients: 4 baking potatoes, well scrubbed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil kosher salt to taste 4 sheets aluminum foil Instructions: -Prick potatoes with a fork several times, then rub with olive oil and season with salt. Wrap tightly in foil and place into the slow cooker. -Cook until tender, on Low for 7 1/2…
Ingredients: peel and slice sufficient apples to cowl backside of pie plate ( I exploit an 8 inch plate) TOPPING 2 eggs 1 c sugar ( reserve out a 1/4 cup and to this I add 1 teaspoon cinnamon) 2 Tbsp melted butter or maragrine 1 c all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp…
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons water 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus extra for garnishing 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted Directions: -Caramel Creation: In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, dissolve the granulated sugar into the water over…
INGREDIENTS: 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, with juices 2 3/4 cups white sugar 4-5 ripe bananas, thinly sliced 1/4 cup coconut 1/4 cup lemon juice Toast or ice cream, for serving Glass jars INSTRUCTIONS: -Place sliced bananas in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and top with sugar, pineapple (and juices),…
Ingredients: 1 9-inch pie crust, unbaked 1 cup heavy whipped cream 1/3 cup powdered sugar 2 packages (8 ounces) soft cream cheese 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans 1/4 tsp salt Preparation: -Blind crust bread according to package directions. Let cool completely while you prepare…