1 box butter cake mix4 eggs1/4 c. oil1/4 c. water6 oz. chocolate chips1 small box instant vanilla pudding1 – 8 oz. carton sour cream3/4 c. chopped pecans Mix all together in mixer. Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Frost as desired. From Mary Ann. Grocery List … [Read more...] about Better than Sex Cake
Special Occasion
Wonton Soup
6 chicken breasts9 c. water1 onion chopped4 stalks celery, chopped1 red bell pepper, chopped2 t. salt1 t. garlic pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 t. basil1/8 t. black pepper8 sliced bacon, cooked1 small carton mushrooms, sliced1 pint baby spinach leaves4 green onions, sliced2 T. butter1 package wonton wrappers8 T. soy sauce Boil chicken in water with onion, celery, red bell … [Read more...] about Wonton Soup
Spiced Carrots Polynesian
2 T. butter1/2 c. pineapple juice1 T. brown sugar1/2 t. ground nutmeg1/4 t. salt1/8 t. white pepper4 c. sliced carrots1 medium onion, sliced in rings2 T. fresh parsley Melt butter in stock pot over medium heat. Add juice, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, pepper, onions and carrots. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. When boiling, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for … [Read more...] about Spiced Carrots Polynesian
Shrimp Fondue
2 cans cream of shrimp6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese1/2 c. milk2 cans shrimp1/4 t. chipotle Tobasco sauce1/2 c. white wine In medium saucepan over medium low heat, blend together soup, shrimp, milk, Tobasco and white wine until heated through (about 8 minutes). Turn heat down to low and slowly stir in cheddar, stirring constantly until melted. May want to transfer to warm fondue … [Read more...] about Shrimp Fondue
Stromboli
1 pkg. frozen loaf bread dough with three loaves3 T. flour1 1/2 lb. ground chuck, cooked completely1 small pkg. pepperoni1 pkg. sliced roast beef (in the lunch meat dept.)1 pkg. sliced turkey1 pkg. sliced ham1 pkg. Genoa salami (optional)9 slices cheddar cheese (we like sharp)9 slices provolone cheese9 slices Colby cheese1 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese Let frozen loaves rise … [Read more...] about Stromboli
Homemade Peach Ice Cream
6 cups ripe peaches, peeled and puréed6 eggs, lightly beaten2-1/2 c. sugar2 T. all-purpose flour1 T. vanilla extract1/8 t. salt4 c. whole milk3 c. heavy cream In a blender, purée 6 c. of the peaches. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla and salt until well blended. Set aside. In a large, heavy saucepan over low heat, heat the milk and … [Read more...] about Homemade Peach Ice Cream
Chicken Marsala
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 c. butter1/2 c. flour1 1/2 c. fresh mushrooms, finely sliced1 1/4 c. Marsala wine1 c. chicken broth3/4 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese1 c. fresh Parmesan cheese Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. Dredge chicken in flour and then sauté in 1/2 c. melted butter, 3-4 minutes per side. Place chicken breasts in a lined 9 … [Read more...] about Chicken Marsala
Harvest Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole
3 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes1 large onion, dicedolive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray1 1/2 c. fresh cranberries (or frozen–do not thaw, if frozen)2/3 c. light brown sugar2 T. butter, melted1/4 c. orange juice3/4 t. salt1 t. nutmeg1/2 t. ground ginger3/4 t. cinnamon1 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray two shallow baking … [Read more...] about Harvest Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole
Apple-Craisin French Toast Casserole
1 c. brown sugar1 t. ground cinnamon plus 2 t. separated1/2 c. butter, melted3 apples, cored, peeled and sliced1/2 c. Craisins1 – 1lb. loaf French baguette, cut into 1 inch slices6 eggs, lightly beaten1 1/2 c. milk1 T. vanilla Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 t. cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and Craisins until … [Read more...] about Apple-Craisin French Toast Casserole
Cinnamon Rolls
2 pkgs. yeast3 c. flour plus 1/2 c. separated plus 4 c. also separate1 c. sugar2 t. salt2 c. milk1/2 c. water1 c. margarine plus 16 T. separated plus scant amount for greasing bowl4 eggs2 T. lemon juice1 c. cinnamon sugar mixture (made from 4 t. cinnamon and 1 c. sugar) in a shaker. Thoroughly mix undissolved yeast with 3 c. flour, 1 c. sugar, 2 t. salt. In a sauce pan heat … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Rolls