CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE

INGREDIENTS 3 cups cake flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened to room temperature 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature 2 ½ cups granulated sugar 6 large eggs at room temperature  2 teaspoons vanilla extract Whipped cream (optional) Fresh berries (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Generously grease or spray with nonstick … Read more

BACON WRAPPED MEATLOAF

INGREDIENTS Meatloaf 2 lbs ground beef 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme ½ teaspoon dried marjoram (or dried oregano) ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ¾ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs ¼ cup milk 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce or ketchup 12 bacon slices Glaze ¾ cup ketchup ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar … Read more

BAKED SHRIMP TOAST

INGREDIENTS 1 small french baquette cut in 1/2 inch thick slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined and minced 1/2 small onion finely chopped 1 stalk celery finely chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 1/4–1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 4 ounces cream cheese cut in small cubes 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup shaved Fontina cheese kosher salt … Read more

Stove Top Meatloaf

Ingredients 1 package Stove Top stuffing (use one of your favorite flavors, I prefer chicken, but herbed savory is good too!) 1 cup of hot water 2 packages of brown gravy mix (one for the inside of the meatloaf and one for the top) 1.5 lbs ground beef 1 cup cold water 2 large eggs, … Read more

CHICKEN ALFREDO LASAGNA

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN ALFREDO LASAGNA The Chicken Alfredo Lasagna that mom used to cook for our family get-togethers is a meal that will never go out of style and is very soothing. It has a unique and irreplaceable place in our hearts. This time-honored recipe creates a dish that encapsulates the coziness and affection … Read more

The Best Chili Recipe Ever!

Ingredients For the chili 3-4 pounds stew beef roughly chopped chuck roast generous salt generous pepper oil for browning meat 2 large onions chopped* 2 cups celery about 4 stalks, chopped well 6 cloves of garlic smashed and minced 2 jalapenos seeded and chopped 1/4 cup chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional 2 tablespoons cumin seed** 1 tablespoon oregano 1 & 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 4 cups beef broth*** 1/4 cup masa harina**** 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes 2 (15-oz) cans kidney beans 3 bay … Read more

OLD FASHIONED SILKY CREAMY CUSTARD PIE

INGREDIENTS 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust 4 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In small bowl separate one egg white from egg yolk reserving both. Brush crust with beaten egg white and pre-bake for 7-8 minutes.  Let cool for 10 … Read more

ZUCCHINI GRATIN WITH YELLOW SQUASH

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 onion thinly sliced 1 small zucchini sliced in rounds 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick (please see notes) 1 small yellow squash sliced in rounds 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick (please see notes) 2 large cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1 cup shredded smoked gouda INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Melt butter … Read more

Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies are easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Meltingly tender like traditional shortbread, these Butter Pecan Cookies require only a few steps and take just 15 minutes to bake! I love butter pecan cookies! I love the way they melt in your mouth. I love the taste of … Read more

Broccoli Rice Cheese and Chicken Casserole

Are you ready for the ultimate comfort food recipe? My family and I have been eating this chicken and rice casserole for years now. Who needs to separate chicken, rice, and broccoli when you can whip up a creamy casserole?! Ingredients 2 Tablespoons butter 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Salt/Pepper, to taste 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 Tablespoon olive … Read more