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Pumpkin Magic Custard Cake Recipe

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Pumpkin Magic Custard Cake Recipe Dust the Pumpkin Magic Custard Cake with powdered sugar and enjoy! I love my pumpkin pie warmed up, so that is what I am going to do with the next piece of this cake that I eat. I might even top it with some whipped cream. Pumpkin Magic Custard Cake Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 2 cups milk 4 eggs separated 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp allspice 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup flour Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Melt the butter and set it aside to cool. Warm the milk until it is lukewarm and set it aside. Whip the egg whites with the cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Set aside. Beat the egg yolks and the powdered sugar until light. Beat in the melted (and cooled) butter, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and allspice. Mix in the flour. Beat in the pumpkin and 1/2 cup of milk. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then with the mixer on the low

EASY AMISH SOUR CREAM CORNBREAD

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EASY AMISH SOUR CREAM CORNBREAD Looking for a delicious twist on cornbread? I have the best recipe – Easy Amish Sour Cream Cornbread! Easy Amish Sour Cream Cornbread – A quick, easy, super moist, dense, delicious cornbread that is made from scratch. The perfect side for so many meals. The best cornbread I have ever made! EASY AMISH SOUR CREAM CORN BREAD Recipe Source: A Cracking Good Egg Ingredients 3/4 cup cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 Tablespoons white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream (regular or reduced fat – full fat is best) 1 large egg, beaten 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup milk Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees f. and grease a 9×5 bread pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, add all of the dry ingredients (cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt) and mix well using a whisk. Next, add wet ingredients (sour cream, egg, butter and milk), using a spoon, mix until

CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE

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CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE Creamy, cheesy and comforting! Loaded with Ranch chicken, homemade alfredo sauce and bacon. Can be made ahead of time! CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE yield: 4 SERVINGS  prep time: 15 MINUTES  cook time: 30 MINUTES total time: 45 MINUTES Creamy, cheesy and comforting! Loaded with Ranch chicken, homemade alfredo sauce and bacon. Can be made ahead of time! INGREDIENTS: 4 slices bacon, diced 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs*, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix, or more, to taste 8 ounces rotini 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves FOR THE ALFREDO SAUCE 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream, or more, to taste 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×9 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes  Peanut Butter Jelly Pancakes – a delicious stack of fluffy peanut butter pancakes with your favorite jelly topping! Also, enter for a chance to win Karly Campbell’s cookbook “Stack Happy” with 70 fabulous pancake recipes! Peanut Butter Jelly Pancakes Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 15 mins Course: Breakfast Cuisine: American Servings: 8 4" pancakes Author: Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 large egg beaten 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter your favorite jelly warmed up or syrup Instructions Heat up your griddle or a large skillet over a medium heat. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt). In another mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (buttermilk, egg and peanut butter). With a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula, sti

Blood Orange Margaritas

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Blood Orange Margaritas Blood Orange Season (Kind of a Big Deal)Fair warning: if you have a foodie friend in your life, it's likely that they're totally and utterly obsessed with blood oranges. Like, blood orange all the things!  Blood Orange Margaritas Homemade margaritas made with fresh blood orange juice, limes, raw honey, and 100% agave silver tequila. This drink recipe looks beautiful (blood oranges give it a wonderful hue) and goes down easy!  Yield: 1 medium or 2 small servings Ingredients Juice from 2 blood oranges (approximately 1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon of raw honey OR simple syrup Juice from 2 small limes (approximately 4 tablespoons) 2 ounces of silver 100% agave tequila  1 ounce of Grand Marnier, or another orange liqueur (optional) Splash of carbonated water (optional) Coarse sea salt, for the rim Note: This recipe is very adaptable, so feel free to change the ratios of orange juice, lime juice, honey, and tequila to suit your personal taste. If you a more tart flavor

Texas Tornado Cake

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Texas Tornado Cake Texas Tornado Cake is spectacular. What a delicious and easy sheet cake to make! The cake is made with a can of fruit cocktail in the batter, then before you bake the cake you sprinkle a streusel topping with nuts over the top. After the cake comes out of the oven you add a boiled coconut topping and pour it on the cake while hot. Oh, soooo scrumptious! TEXAS TORNADO CAKE (Recipe from Sandy Weikel, when we attended First Baptist Church Indian Rocks, Largo, FL) Texas Tornado Cake  This delicious cake is made with fruit cocktail in the batter & has a streusel-nut topping. A boiled coconut topping is poured over the cake while hot. Quick, easy, economical. Course Cakes and Cheesecakes Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Servings  INGREDIENTS CAKE: 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups Gold Medal UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods 1 cup chopped nuts 2 cups fruit cocktail with syrup 16-oz. can 2 tsp. baking soda 1/4

THE BEST SHRIMP QUESADILLAS

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THE BEST SHRIMP QUESADILLAS A tasty mixture of spicy shrimp, sautéed onions & bell peppers, garlic, and melted cheese crisped in a tortilla. These quesadillas are simple and a delicious way to enjoy shrimp!  Shrimp Quesadillas Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Servings 8 Author Layla Ingredients 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper 1-2 cups melting cheese mozzarella, cheddar, Mexican blend or Monterey Jack 6-8 Medium flour tortillas Get IngredientsPowered by Chicory Instructions Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or pan. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute or until tender.  Add the shrimp and taco seasoning and cook for another 1-2 minu

CHEESY TACO STUFFED SHELLS

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CHEESY TACO STUFFED SHELLS Cheesy Taco Stuffed Shells Made With Jumbo Pasta Shells, Salsa, Cheese And Taco Meat Are The Perfect EASY Weeknight Meal That You Can Prepare Ahead Of Time Too! TACO STUFFED SHELLS Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Course: Main Course Cuisine: Mexican Taco Stuffed Shells made with jumbo pasta shells, salsa, cheese and taco meat are the perfect EASY weeknight meal that you can prepare ahead of time too! INGREDIENTS 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells 1 pound ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 2/3 cup water 1 1/2 cups jarred salsa divided 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided INSTRUCTIONS Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the pasta shells in a pot according to the directions on the box and drain. Add the ground beef to the pot and brown well. Drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning and water, stir and cook until water is gone. Stir in 1

Bang Bang Shrimp Egg Rolls

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Bang Bang Shrimp Egg Rolls Bang Bang Shrimp Egg Rolls are filled with delicious shrimp, slaw, and the super popular Bang Bang sauce! Perfect game day snack or appetizer! Bang Bang Shrimp Egg Rolls Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 20 mins Bang Bang Shrimp Egg Rolls are filled with delicious shrimp, slaw, and the super popular Bang Bang sauce! Perfect game day snack or appetizer! Course: Appetizer Cuisine: Chinese Keyword: bang bang shrimp egg rolls Servings: 12 egg rolls Ingredients For shrimp 1 lb small/medium pre-cooked shrimp, shells and tails removed, devained (can buy already like this), defrosted 2-3 TBS cornstarch 2 cups canola oil, for frying-optional For sauce 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 TBS sriracha 1 TBS rice vinegar 1 TBS sugar For egg rolls 12 egg rolls wrappers 2 cups pre-shredded cabbage mix 12 slices pepper jack cheese bang bang sauce , from above shrimp , from above For cooking: 3-4 cups canola or vegetable oil For serving: 2 stalks green onions, chopped Instructi

Bolognese Sauce...the Italian way!

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 Here are  a few helpful tips when  cooking  bolognese  that will make this a  “truly tasty Italian meal”        1. This is slow food .  Do not skip, or rush  through the ingredients  or the process.              2.  Allow your sauce to cook very gently for  several  hours to deepen the flavors.        3.   Use bacon,  because it truly enhances the flavor    4.  Use the combo of ground meats. I  use 1 lb beef. and  1/2 lb Italian sausage   5.  Make sure your ground meats are finely   broken up as you brown them.     6 .  Let the wine reduce by half       6 . Use Tagliatelle Noodles or fettuccine pasta-  cook al dente- do not overcook  7. The  proper way to serve- is to toss  the pasta with enough sauce to coat ,  then dish out and add  more sauce  to each serving. Sprinkle it with  the cheese and  chopped fresh parsley.   8.  Play a little Frank or Dino while cooking –  with a big glass of Chianti of course! 10. Most of all,   e njoy the process.  Gather all the ingredients; bacon  (or

Raspberry Limeade Slushies

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I have decided not to leave. Yesterday, I was eating a drippy peach we’d bought from one of those roadside stands that have baskets of homegrown stuff and instruct you to leave your money in a little container (you know, just like in Manhattan!) over the sink and two tiny deer and a bunny appeared in the woodsy area next to our house and seriously, I cannot believe that people own these places and willingly rent them to strangers. Where else could they possibly want to stay? Here, there are small beaches where you are frequently the only person on them. Seagulls caw and while I’m sure they’re saying, “Over here! There’s a chubby baby boy napping and he looks very tasty!” I like them anyway. There are enough wineries that if you tried to hit two a day for a week, you wouldn’t get to all of them (but you should try, anyway) and every farm stand brags about their blackberries. There’s an old-fashioned chocolate shop with an actual old-fashioned looking guy in the next room, making your da

Southwest Wedge Salad

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Here's a southwestern version of the popular wedge salad. Very colorful! Spoon on cilantro ranch dressing and Cilantro Ranch Dressing scatter with black beans, corn, onions, chopped tomatoes, and avocado chunks sprinkled with Mexican blend cheese. Sprinkle the top with fresh cilantro. A good salad for a crowd. I cut the usual sized wedges in half for the buffet that included roast pork loin with mango salsa and herb roast chicken with black beans and rice.  A pot luck with friends. I even decided to forgo my usual South Florida footwear for my cowboy boots. Southwest Wedge Salad iceberg lettuce chopped tomatoes chopped avocado chopped green (or red)  onion 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can Fiesta corn, drained 1 bag shredded Mexican cheese chopped fresh cilantro Cut head lettuce into wedges. Spoon on Cilantro Ranch Dressing. Scatter on top: beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, onions, shredded cheese and sprinkle top with  cilantro. Serve extra dressing at the table. Cilantro

Fabulous Fall Salad

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This is a wonderful luncheon salad: Roast Chicken Salad with Peaches, Goat Cheese,  and Pecans with a Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette.  It's a delicious mouthful! All the flavors compliment each other perfectly, just bursting with flavor!  The salad dressing has a little secret  ingredient...maple syrup. It's made with basic pantry staples and a small shallot.   I added all the ingredients into one of my  saved jars, a small dijon mustard is the  perfect size. Just shake it up.  You can use leftover chicken, a rotisserie chicken,  or just grill a breast. I've done it with both. Assemble the salad ingredients. Toast the pecans  for about 4-5 minutes in the toaster oven while you peel and dice your peach. A vegetable peeler works best. If you're making this ahead of time  for a luncheon, just put the diced peach in a small  Tupperware bowl and toss with a little lemon juice. Arrange the salad mix on your plate and top with the remaining ingredients.  Drizzle on the dressing.