Dessert/ Sweets

Strawberry Cheesecake Lush

Strawberry Cheesecake Lush

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By Prep Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package Golden Oreos (36 cookies)
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (16-ounce) container Cool Whip, divided
  • 2 packages (3.4 ounce each) instant cheesecake pudding mix
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3½ cups sliced strawberries

Instructions

1

Crush the entire package of Oreos. When the cookies are fine crumbs, transfer them to a large bowl and mix in 6 tablespoons of melted butter. Press the cookie mixture into a 9x13 pan and refrigerate while you prepare the remaining layers.

2

Beat together 1 cup of powdered sugar, the cream cheese, and 1 cup of Cool Whip. Spread over your cookie layer.

3

For the next layer, mix together the pudding mix, milk, and another 1 cup of Cool Whip. Spread over the cream cheese layer.

4

Layer the sliced strawberries on top, and spread the remaining Cool Whip on top.

5

Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

Source: https://kitchenmeetsgirl.com/strawberry-cheesecake-lush/

Main Dish/ Pasta

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 c grated parmesan
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 c butter
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 oz fettuccine
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 4 piece (4 oz) chicken breasts

Instructions

1

Melt together the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, milk, butter, white pepper, and garlic powder. Cook fettuccine noodles and toss with oil.

2

Grill the chicken breasts. To serve, top the noodles with the chicken, pour sauce over them, and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Bars/ Sweets

Cocoa Brownies

Cocoa Brownies

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Serves: 9 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 T butter
  • 1 1/4 c sugar
  • 7/8 c cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c flour
  • 2/3 c nuts optional

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line an 8x8 pan with foil. Melt together the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in the top of a double boiler, then let cool.

2

Stir in vanilla, then eggs one at a time. When the batter looks thick, shiny, and well-blended, add flour and stir until you cannot see it anymore. Then beat vigorously for 40 strokes. Stir in nuts and spread in pan.

3

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Lift up the sides of the foil to remove brownies from pan.

Appetizer/ Fruit/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Caramel Dip

Caramel Dip

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By Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tsps vanilla

Instructions

1

Mix together. Serve with cut-up fruit.

Main Dish

One-Pot Salsa Beef Skillet

One-Pot Salsa Beef Skillet

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 c water
  • 1 c thick & chunky salsa
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1 pkg macaroni and cheese
  • 1/2 c shredded cheese
  • 1 green onion sliced

Instructions

1

Brown meat. Add water and salsa. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 7 minutes.

2

Add corn and cheese packet; cook 2 minutes or until heated through and blended.

3

Add macaroni, cover, and simmer 3 minutes.

4

Sprinkle with shredded cheese and green onion.

Main Dish/ Pasta

Italian Spaghetti

Italian Spaghetti

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By Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 lb hamburger
  • 1 c onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 c water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 3/4 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • spaghetti noodles

Instructions

1

Brown hamburger with onion and garlic.

2

Add remaining ingredients except noodles. Cover and simmer for one hour.

3

Cook spaghetti noodles and serve with sauce.

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Banana Bread

Banana Bread

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Serves: 10 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 75 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c flour
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 1/2 c brown sugar
  • 1/3 c milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 T vegetable oil
  • 3 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/4 c bananas; mashed

Instructions

1

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Mix all ingredients and beat for 30 seconds. Pour into pan and bake for one hour and 15 minutes.

Main Dish

Chicken Rice-a-Roni Casserole

Chicken Rice-a-Roni Casserole

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Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box rice-a-roni chicken flavor
  • 3 chicken breasts; cooked, removed from bone
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 c velveeta cheese; cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 c milk

Instructions

1

Prepare Rice-a-Roni according to directions on package.

2

Melt cheese, milk, and soup together.

3

Mix all ingredients together.

4

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Main Dish/ Meat

Gala Beef Tenderloin Fillets

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 oz beef tenderloin fillet; 6 oz per person
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 2 T butter divided
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 2 T finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 c dry red wine or beef broth
  • 2 T minced fresh parsley

Instructions

1

Season fillets with salt and pepper. Heat 1T butter and oil over medium-high heat. Cook fillets 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and keep warm.

2

In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic in the remaining butter for 1 minute. Add wine; cook and stir 1 minute. Add parsley. Drizzle over the steaks.

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Caramel Rolls

Caramel Rolls

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Serves: 12 Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Cooking Time: 27 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 c flour
  • 1/2 c milk
  • 3/4 c hot water
  • 1 T yeast
  • 1/4 c sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/8 c shortening
  • 1/4 c butter softened or melted
  • 1/2 c brown sugar
  • 1 T cinnamon
  • 1/2 c cream
  • 1 c brown sugar

Instructions

1

Scald milk. Melt shortening. Combine sugar and salt in a bowl. Pour milk over, and then add water. Mix about 3 cups flour in, along with the yeast. Add shortening and eggs. Mix in just enough additional flour so the dough can be kneaded - it should still be sticky. Let rise for an hour.

2

Roll out dough, about 1/2 inch thick. Spread on about 1/4 c softened butter, and then cover with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up and seal edges. Cut into 12 pieces with dental floss.

3

Cover the bottom of a 9x13 pan with cream and brown sugar. Warm over burner or in oven until the sugar melts. Arrange the rolls in the pan and allow them to rise for 30 minutes.

4

Bake at 375 degrees for 27 minutes.

5

Remove from pan immediately by inverting onto a cooling rack.

Notes

Double the dough recipe and use the rest to make buns.