Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 1 prepared graham cracker crust For the Topping: 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: -Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). -In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar,…
Ingredients: ½ cup pineapple juice 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks (about 10 ounces) 1 cup vanilla ice cream (either dairy or dairy-free, your choice) Instructions: Blend: In a high-speed blender, combine the pineapple juice, frozen pineapple chunks, and ice cream. Process on medium speed for approximately 1 ½ to 2 ½ minutes, ensuring the mixture…
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color) 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls…
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 2 chopped green peppers 1 chopped onion 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. smoked red pepper kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 large tortillas 1 c. grated cheddar 1 c. shredded Monterey 2 green onions finely chopped sour cream…
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…