El Torito’s Sweet Corn Cake

  El Torito’s Sweet Corn Cake 2/3 c unsalted butter1/3 c masa harina (see note)4 tbsp cold water10 oz frozen corn kernels (or corn from 2 large fresh cobs)3 tbsp cornmeal1/3 c sugar2 tbsp whipping cream¼ tsp baking powder¼ tsp salt Place butter in mixing bowl and...

Tallerini

  Tallerini 16 oz fine noodles2 lbs ground beef2 onions (chopped)2 cloves garlic (chopped)1 bell pepper3 Tbsp salad oil13 oz tomatoes (canned)12 oz corn (canned)1 cup ripe olives4 oz mushrooms (canned)1/2 lb cheese (shredded)salt & pepper (to taste) Cook...

Golden Chicken

Stove-top recipe with chicken, potatoes, green beans, and rosemary.

Pumpkin Chaffles

These are one of my favorite recipes for chaffles. You would never know they were made of cheese!

Brown Sugar Banana Bread

  Brown Sugar Banana Bread 1 c brown sugar (packed)½ c butter or margarine2 eggs1½ c mashed bananas (3-4)2 c all-purpose flour3 tsp baking powder½ tsp salt½ cup finely chopped walnuts Cream together sugar and butter. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after...

Eggnog Cutout Cookies

  Eggnog Cutout Cookies CUT-OUT COOKIES:3 ½ cups all-purpose flour½ tsp baking soda½ tsp ground nutmeg½ tsp salt16 Tbsps unsalted butter (softened)¾ cup granulated sugar¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)1 large egg½ cup eggnogEGGNOG GLAZE:2 cups powdered sugar2...

Dylan’s InstaPot Mashed Potatoes

We were looking for a quick way to make mashed potatoes, especially for when we make shepherd’s pie. Dylan found this recipe but added his own spin with the sautéed onions and garlic.

Zucchini and Cheese Casserole

This casserole has zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and cottage cheese.

Dressing

This dressing (or sometimes I call stuffing, but we have never actually stuffed a turkey with it!) gets a nice crisp top and sides which is my favorite part. Also a recipe that does not truly have measurements and is done by taste.

Pecan Pie

  Pecan Pie 1 c white corn syrup1 c dark brown sugar? c melted butter1½ c shelled pecans3 whole eggsdash of vanillapinch of salt2 pie crusts Mix above ingredients well, pour into an unbaked pie shell and bake at 350 for 45-50 min.Cool and top with whipped cream...
Double Batch Buttercream Base

Double Batch Buttercream Base

Double Batch Buttercream Base This recipe is for making frosting for two different cakes, so does not need to be doubled -it is already. The idea behind this was that sometimes I am making two different cakes for a party and one is chocolate and the other is not. This...

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Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

  Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls Dough3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° F)2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (or one packet)2 large Eggs (room temperature)1 cup mashed potatoes* (lightly packed)6 Tbsp butter (melted)¼ cup granulated granulated sugar2 tsp kosher salt1 - 2 tsp...

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Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)½ cup coconut oil (room temperature)½ cup carob or cocoa powder¼ cup pure maple syrup¼ cup tapioca starch2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract In a large bowl using a hand mixer, a stand mixer would work too, beat butter and...

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Dylan’s Carob Cake

Dylan’s Carob Cake

  Dylan's Carob Cake ½ cup butter (soft)1 ¾ cup brown sugar2 eggs½ cup carob powder½ cup water2 ½ cup flour (white or wheat) (sifted)1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1 tsp instant coffee⅔ cup buttermilk1 ½ tsp vanilla⅔ cup chopped nuts Cream shortening (butter) with...

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Chili Cornbread Bake

Chili Cornbread Bake

  Chili Cornbread Bake Cornbread Mix1 large egg (lightly beaten)1/3 cup milk1 tsp ground cumin1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper1 can cream-style corn (14.5 oz)1 can diced green chiles (4 oz, drained)1 box Jiffy Cornbread MixChili1 lb ground beef1 small onion (diced)1...

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KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

  KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat ½ head cabbage (finely chopped (about 4 cups))½ medium carrot (finely chopped)2 Tbsp buttermilk4¼ tsp white vinegar1½ Tbsp onion (finely chopped)2 Tbsp whole milk¼ cup mayonnaise2 tsp lemon juice4 tsp sugar¼ tsp salt⅜ tsp pepper...

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