Sunday, May 25, 2014

Coconut Cream Cheese Sheet Cake

Coconut - Cream Cheese Sheet Cake Recipe
Recipe Rating:
 46 Ratings
Serves:24 squares
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
Cooking Method:Bake

Ingredients

1 c butter, softened (2 sticks)
6 oz cream cheese, softened
6 eggs
2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract ( i used 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp coconut extract
2 1/4 c cake flour or all purpose flour
1/4 c coconut milk or cream of coconut ( optional )
FROSTING - I DOUBLE THIS
1/4 c butter,softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla or coconut extract is good as well
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 c coconut- for toasting and sprinkling on top of the frosting
Note: can add a few tablespoons milk, cream or coconut milk ( i don't , as i like a thick frosting on the cake )
THIS CAKE IS DENSE & IS NOT MISSING
BAKING POWDER OR SODA...THE EGGS
ARE THE LEAVENING AGENT

Almond Joy Brownie Bites

Almond Joy Brownie Bites

Ingredients:
1 box of family size Chocolate Fudge brownie mix 
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 
1 (14 oz.) bag coconut
1/4 C milk
1 C chocolate chips, melted
1/4 C almonds (or nuts), crushed

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line (regular size, not mini) cupcake pan with paper liners. (Don't skip the paper liners as they make stick).

Make brownies according to package directions and pour batter only half way up the liners.

Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes. While they are baking, mix the coconut, sweetened condensed milk and milk together.

Remove brownies from oven and spoon on some sweetened coconut.

Place bake in oven and continue to bake an additional 14-16 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before removing the paper liners. Drizzle on the chocolate then sprinkle on the almonds.

Recipe by: https://www.facebook.com/Lisafmwl
Almond Joy Brownie Bites
Ingredients:
1 box of family size Chocolate Fudge brownie mix
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk ...
1 (14 oz.) bag coconut
1/4 C milk
1 C chocolate chips, melted
1/4 C almonds (or nuts), crushed

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line (regular size, not mini) cupcake pan with paper liners. (Don't skip the paper liners as they make stick).
Make brownies according to package directions and pour batter only half way up the liners.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes. While they are baking, mix the coconut, sweetened condensed milk and milk together.
Remove brownies from oven and spoon on some sweetened coconut.
Place bake in oven and continue to bake an additional 14-16 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before removing the paper liners. Drizzle on the chocolate then sprinkle on the almonds.

Strawberry-Banana Cheesecake Salad

Recipe for Strawberry-Banana Cheesecake Salad

Stir together:

1 bag of miniature marshmallows
16 oz of vanilla yogurt
1 regular size tub of cool whip
1 package of nobake cheese cake filling

Stir in 
1-2 containers of sliced up strawberries
3-4 sliced up bananas

Other fruits can be substituted or added as desired

Best served chilled and same day due to nanner discoloration lol
Recipe for Strawberry-Banana Cheesecake Salad
Stir together:
1 bag of miniature marshmallows...
16 oz of vanilla yogurt
1 regular size tub of cool whip
1 package of nobake cheese cake filling

Stir in
1-2 containers of sliced up strawberries
3-4 sliced up bananas
Other fruits can be substituted or added as desired
Best served chilled and same day due to nanner discoloration lol

Monday, May 19, 2014

Italian Sausage Lasagna

Some people think you need to wait for a special occasion to make lasagna. Today is a pretty special occasion, we think. 

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     12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons Bertolli® Extra Light in Taste Olive Oil
  • 1 package (16 ounce) JOHNSONVILLE® Italian Ground Sausage
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
  • 4 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, lightly packed and chopped
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano                              

    Directions

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, lightly oil and set aside.
    2. In a medium saucepan, sauté the sausage in Bertolli® Extra Light in Taste Olive Oil, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink
    3. Add onion and garlic and continue sautéing for another 4 minutes until the sausage is cooked through.
    4. Add marinara sauce to the sausage mixture and set aside.
    5. In a medium bowl, blend ricotta cheese, egg, ¼ cup of the KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese and the chopped spinach; set aside.
    6. Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil and spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture on the bottom.
    7. Top with 3 lasagna noodles. Spread ¼ of the ricotta cheese mixture on the noodles and layer on 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella cheese over this. Repeat this process three more times, starting with the noodles and finish with the remaining ¼ cup of KRAFT Grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with oregano.
    8. Sprinkle with oregano.
    9. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 45 minutes until hot and bubbly.
    10. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Cherry Cheesecake

    Ingredients

1 can cherry pie filling

1/2 cup butter

16 ounces Sour Cream

8 ounces Cream Cheese

16 ounces marshmallows

2 regular size keebler ready graham pie crusts ( save plastic as cover)

Directions

1. In med-large bowl mix together sour cream and cream cheese until smooth and set aside.

2. On stove top melt stick of butter and mix in marshmallows little at a time until smooth.

3. Quickly add marshmallow mix into the sour cream/cream cheese mix and quickly mix those together.

4. Pour equal amount of cheesecake into each of the ready pie crusts. Cover the pies with the plastic that came with the pie Place in fridge overnight.

5. Once pie is firm you may top with cherry pie filling or any other fruit you may want to top pie with

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    Ingredients
    1 can cherry pie filling
    1/2 cup butter
    ...
    16 ounces Sour Cream
    8 ounces Cream Cheese
    16 ounces marshmallows
    2 regular size keebler ready graham pie crusts ( save plastic as cover)
    Directions
    1. In med-large bowl mix together sour cream and cream cheese until smooth and set aside.
    2. On stove top melt stick of butter and mix in marshmallows little at a time until smooth.
    3. Quickly add marshmallow mix into the sour cream/cream cheese mix and quickly mix those together.
    4. Pour equal amount of cheesecake into each of the ready pie crusts. Cover the pies with the plastic that came with the pie Place in fridge overnight.
    5. Once pie is firm you may top with cherry pie filling or any other fruit you may want to top pie with

    Sunday, May 18, 2014

    Punch Bowl Cake


    Punch Bowl Cake
    Grandma's Recipe!
    This recipe is easy, delish, and always a hit! I promise!
    ...
    Ingredients:
    1 18.25 oz. package yellow cake mix and all the ingredients that make the cake (or homemade recipe)
    1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained (I just drain a little bit)
    1 5 oz. package instant vanilla pudding mix (or 3 cups homemade custard)
    1 21 oz. can Strawberry Pie Filling or Cherry (or fresh strawberries)
    1 16 oz. pkg. frozen whipped topping, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)
    Directions:
    Prepare the cake mix as directed by the package directions.
    Bake in a 9x13 inch pan, or two 8 inch round pans. Cool the cake; set aside.
    Prepare the vanilla pudding according to package directions; set aside (if making homemade custard, let it cool completely).
    Crumble the cake in large chunks into the bottom of the punch bowl.
    Spoon the pineapple over the cake, pour the pudding over the pineapple, spoon the strawberry pie filling over the pudding, then top with the whipped topping.
    Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight. Serve cold.Punch Bowl Cake 
Grandma's Recipe! 

This recipe is easy, delish, and always a hit! I promise!

Ingredients:
1 18.25 oz. package yellow cake mix and all the ingredients that make the cake (or homemade recipe)
1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained (I just drain a little bit)
1 5 oz. package instant vanilla pudding mix (or 3 cups homemade custard)
1 21 oz. can Strawberry Pie Filling or Cherry (or fresh strawberries)
1 16 oz. pkg. frozen whipped topping, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)

Directions:
Prepare the cake mix as directed by the package directions.

Bake in a 9x13 inch pan, or two 8 inch round pans. Cool the cake; set aside.

Prepare the vanilla pudding according to package directions; set aside (if making homemade custard, let it cool completely).

Crumble the cake in large chunks into the bottom of the punch bowl.

Spoon the pineapple over the cake, pour the pudding over the pineapple, spoon the strawberry pie filling over the pudding, then top with the whipped topping.

Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.  Serve cold.

Xtina

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    Mini Tortilla-Crust Pizzas
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    Friday, May 16, 2014

    Watermelon Cake

    Full recipe at this link http://www.isavea2z.com/no-bake-watermelon-cake-recipe/

Ingredients:
Whipped cream or Coconut Whipped cream (Paleo Version)
1 Large Watermelon cut in a circle like a cake 
Blueberries
Raspberries
Almonds

Instructions:
Cut your watermelon based on the photo tutorial in the post.
Pat the watermelon down with wipes to dry it.
Frost it with whipped cream
Add Almonds to the side
Decorate the top with fresh fruit of your choice. I like raspberries and blueberries.
    Ingredients:
    Whipped cream or Coconut Whipped cream (Paleo Version)
    1 Large Wat...ermelon cut in a circle like a cake
    Blueberries
    Raspberries
    Almonds

    Instructions:
    Cut your watermelon based on the photo tutorial in the post.
    Pat the watermelon down with wipes to dry it.
    Frost it with whipped cream
    Add Almonds to the side
    Decorate the top with fresh fruit of your choice. I like raspberries and blueberries

    Shrimp Avocado Salad

    Photo: Shrimp Avocado Salad from Add a Pinch

Ingredients:

2 pounds boiled or steamed shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 avocados, cut into large pieces
2 tablespoons diced red onion
For the Dressing
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste

See full recipe >>>   http://addapinch.com/cooking/2013/06/26/shrimp-avocado-salad-recipe/#axzz31JzwzCJT

Pin for later >>>   http://www.pinterest.com/pin/500955158521934336/
    Shrimp Avocado Salad from Add a Pinch

    Ingredients:

    2 pounds boiled or steamed shrimp, peeled and deveined
    2 avocados, cut into large pieces...
    2 tablespoons diced red onion
    For the Dressing
    ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
    1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    salt and pepper, to taste

    Thursday, May 15, 2014

    Outback Steakhouse Blooming Onion

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    Batter
    • 1/3 cup cornstarch
    • 1 1/2 cups flour
    • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 24 ounces beer
    • 4 vidalia onions (I use walla wallas here in Calgary)
    Seasoned flour
    • 2 cups flour
    • 4 teaspoons paprika
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
    Creamy Chili sauce
    • 1 pint mayonnaise
    • 1 pint sour cream
    • 1/2 cup tomato chili sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
    Outback Dipping Sauce
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 teaspoons ketchup
    • 2 teaspoons creamed horseradish
    • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 dash black pepper
    • 1 dash cayenne
    Directions:
    1. Alrighty-forthe seasoned flour
    2. Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne-mix well.
    3. Creamychili sauce
    4. combine mayo, sour cream, chili sauce and cayenne-mix well.
    5. Dippingsauce
    6. Blend everything together well and let sit for 2 hours-refidgerated- or overnight.
    7. Andfor the batter
    8. Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended.
    9. Add beer and mix well.
    10. Cut about 3/4 inch off top of onion and peel.
    11. Cut into onion 12-16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end.
    12. Remove about 1 inch of petals from center of onion (You can place the cut onions in cold water for a few hours to help “open” them up — just make sure that you drain them well).
    13. Dip in seasoned flour and gently shake to remove excess.
    14. Seperate peatls to coat thoroughly with batter.
    15. Gently place in a fryer basket and deep fry at 375-400 for 1 1/2 minutes.
    16. Turn over and fry 1 1/2 minutes more or until golden brown.
    17. Drain on paper towels.
    18. Place onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
    19. Serve hot with chili sauce and dipping sauce.

    Applesauce Cookies with Carmel Frosting


    Applesauce Cookies with Caramel Frosting
     
    Super soft cookies exploding with amazing flavor!
    Author:
    Recipe type: Dessert
    Ingredients
    APPLESAUCE COOKIES
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 cup shortening
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 cups applesauce
    • 4 cups flour
    • 2 tsp. baking soda
    • 2 tsp. baking powder
    • 1 tsp. cinnamon
    • ½ tsp. cloves
    CARAMEL FROSTING
    • 6 Tbsp. butter
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • 2 tsp. vanilla
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    Instructions
    Cookies
    1. Preheat oven to 375 F
    2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
    3. Cream sugar and shortening together.
    4. Add eggs and applesauce and mix well.
    5. Add in dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
    6. Drop small spoonfuls of batter on greased cookie sheet.
    7. Bake at 375 F for 8-10 minutes.
    8. While cookies are cooling, prepare frosting.
    Caramel Frosting
    1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, heavy cream and brown sugar.
    2. Cook, stirring occasionally until mixture just begins to boil; remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool, then stir in the powdered sugar.
    3. Spread frosting over cookies

    Lazy Cake Cookies

    Velvet d'Amour Official Fan Page's photo.

    Tuesday, May 13, 2014

    Snickers Caramel Apple Salad

    Who wants to make this?  mmmmmm..:)

** Snickers Caramel Apple **

Ingredients:

6 regular size Snickers Candy Bars
4 medium apples I used Red Delicious
1 (5.1 oz.) package Vanilla Instant Pudding dry, do not prepare
1/2 cup milk
1 (16 oz.) tub cool whip thawed to room temp
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping

Instructions:

Whisk vanilla pudding packet, 1/2 cup milk and cool whip together until well combined.
Chop up apples and Snickers into bite size pieces.
Stir chopped apples and Snickers into pudding mixture.
Place in a large bowl and drizzle with caramel ice cream topping.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

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    ** Snickers Caramel Apple **
    Ingredients:
    ...
    6 regular size Snickers Candy Bars
    4 medium apples I used Red Delicious
    1 (5.1 oz.) package Vanilla Instant Pudding dry, do not prepare
    1/2 cup milk
    1 (16 oz.) tub cool whip thawed to room temp
    1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
    Instructions:
    Whisk vanilla pudding packet, 1/2 cup milk and cool whip together until well combined.
    Chop up apples and Snickers into bite size pieces.
    Stir chopped apples and Snickers into pudding mixture.
    Place in a large bowl and drizzle with caramel ice cream topping.
    Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

    Sunday, May 11, 2014

    Easy Apple Dumplings

    Easy Apple Dumplings

Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls
2 sticks butter
1½ cups brown sugar
1 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 ½ cup 7 Up (or other lemon soda)
2 Apples

Instructions
Butter a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Preheat the oven at 350 F.
Peel and core apples, than cut each apple into 8 slices
Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll and place in a buttered dish.
Melt butter, stir in sugar, vanilla and cinnamon, and when it’s thickened, remove from heat and pour over the dumplings.
Pour the soda in the middle and along the edges of a pan(not over the rolls)
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until they become golden brown.
Serve warm.

NOTE* 2 Apples to makes 16 dumplings
    Easy Apple Dumplings
    Ingredients
    2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls
    2 sticks butter...
    1½ cups brown sugar
    1 teaspoons vanilla
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1 ½ cup 7 Up (or other lemon soda)
    2 Apples

    Instructions
    Butter a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
    Preheat the oven at 350 F.
    Peel and core apples, than cut each apple into 8 slices
    Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll and place in a buttered dish.
    Melt butter, stir in sugar, vanilla and cinnamon, and when it’s thickened, remove from heat and pour over the dumplings.
    Pour the soda in the middle and along the edges of a pan(not over the rolls)
    Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until they become golden brown.
    Serve warm.
    NOTE* 2 Apples to makes 16 dumplings

    Saturday, May 10, 2014

    Farmer Casserole

    I never SHARE Recipes but this one seems delicious.. What do you guys think? of the day.

Farmer Casserole

ingredients:
6 c. frozen shredded hash browns
1 1/2 c.shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups diced cooked ham
1/2 c. sliced green onions
8 large beaten eggs
Two 12-ounce c. evaporated milk
1/4 t. salt 
1/4 t. pepper

Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham, and green onion. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish. Bake at 350 45-55 min.

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    Farmer Casserole
    ingredients:...
    6 c. frozen shredded hash browns
    1 1/2 c.shredded Cheddar cheese
    2 cups diced cooked ham
    1/2 c. sliced green onions
    8 large beaten eggs
    Two 12-ounce c. evaporated milk
    1/4 t. salt
    1/4 t. pepper

    Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham, and green onion. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish. Bake at 350 45-55 min.

    Friday, May 2, 2014

    Grapefruit Elixir

    A few sips of this elixir, after lunch is able to burn almost half the calories which are gained during the meal.

Grapefruit is known as an antioxidant and for its strong antibacterial properties. It is rich in vitamin C; contain vitamins A, B, D, E, and calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper and iron.

Magical elixir of health and beautyvMagical Elixir For Weight Loss

Ingredients:

One large ripe grapefruit
One tablespoon of honey
Grapefruit, preferably cold (from the fridge), cut in half and remove the pulp with spoon. The pulp of grapefruit and honey put in a blender and mix until the mixture becomes smooth.

This magical elixir contains useful elements:

Pectin, which contributes to efficient excretion of excess cholesterol (if you eat grapefruit every day reduces bad cholesterol by 15.5 percent and triglycerides by 27 percent), reduces the level of insulin in the blood and stabilize metabolism.

Lycopene, which helps in fighting toxins and harmful substances in the body.
A few sips of this elixir, after lunch (wait 20 minutes after eating), is able to burn nearly half the calories gained during the meal.
Have healing effects on hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
In addition, grapefruit contains a number of ingredients that help fight colds and proved that prevents certain types of cancer and heart disease.

**[Please check with your pharmacist or doctor if you are on medicines, as some could react to grapefruit]
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    A few sips of this elixir, after lunch is able to burn almost half the calories which are gained during the meal.
    Grapefruit is known as an antioxidant and for ...its strong antibacterial properties. It is rich in vitamin C; contain vitamins A, B, D, E, and calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper and iron.
    Magical elixir of health and beautyvMagical Elixir For Weight Loss
    Ingredients:
    One large ripe grapefruit
    One tablespoon of honey
    Grapefruit, preferably cold (from the fridge), cut in half and remove the pulp with spoon. The pulp of grapefruit and honey put in a blender and mix until the mixture becomes smooth.
    This magical elixir contains useful elements:
    Pectin, which contributes to efficient excretion of excess cholesterol (if you eat grapefruit every day reduces bad cholesterol by 15.5 percent and triglycerides by 27 percent), reduces the level of insulin in the blood and stabilize metabolism.
    Lycopene, which helps in fighting toxins and harmful substances in the body.
    A few sips of this elixir, after lunch (wait 20 minutes after eating), is able to burn nearly half the calories gained during the meal.
    Have healing effects on hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
    In addition, grapefruit contains a number of ingredients that help fight colds and proved that prevents certain types of cancer and heart disease.
    **[Please check with your pharmacist or doctor if you are on medicines, as some could react to grapefruit]

     


     

    Bacon Pancake Dippers

    Bacon pancake dippers, anyone?