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  • Croissants !

    Ingredients : 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast3 tablespoons warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)1 teaspoon white sugar1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons white sugar1 1/2 teaspoons salt2/3 cup warm milk2 tablespoons vegetable oil2/3 cup unsalted butter, chilled1 egg1 tablespoon water Directions : Combine yeast, warm water, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Allow to stand…

  • Spinach and Chicken Casserole

    Ingredients6Original recipe yields 6 servingsIngredient Checklist 2 cups cubed boneless chicken breast1 cup Italian salad dressing, or as needed½ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon lemon pepper1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened½ cup chopped fresh chives¼ cup olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste2 cups…

  • Banana Cake VI

    Ingredients18Original recipe yields 18 servingsIngredient Checklist ¾ cup butter2 ⅛ cups white sugar3 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons baking soda¼ teaspoon salt1 ½ cups buttermilk2 teaspoons lemon juice1 ½ cups mashed bananas½ cup butter, softened1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened3 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract DirectionsInstructions Checklist Step 1 Preheat oven to 275…

  • GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

    Ingredients 1/2 cup boiling water4 ounces of sweet German baking chocolate2 cups sugar1 cup butter, softened4 egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla2 1/2 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk4 egg whites, beaten until stiff Coconut and pecan frosting1 cup sugar ( 1 1/2 cups)1/2 cup butter ( 3/4 cup)1 cup evaporated milk (…

  • no-bake banana split cake

    IngredientsFor the crust2 cups graham cracker, crumbled1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted1 teaspoon saltFilling16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1/2 cup granulated sugar8 ounces Cool Whip1 teaspoon vanilla extractToppings3 to 4 bananas, sliced (as many as you need to cover the baking dish)1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well20 ounces strawberries, sliced8 ounces Cool Whip1/2 cup…

  • HOMEMADE CHICAGO STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA

    INGREDIENTS: For the Dough: 3¼ cups all-purpose flour½ cup yellow cornmeal1½ teaspoons salt2 teaspoons sugar2¼ teaspoons instant yeast1¼ cups water, room temperature3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1 teaspoon + 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided For the Sauce: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter¼ cup grated onion¼ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon salt2 garlic cloves, minced1…

  • Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

    Ingredients 3 cups peeled cubed Russet potatoes, boiled until soft but not mushy 1 lb smoked sausage* thinly sliced 4 tbsp butter 4 tbsp flour 2 cups half & half or milk salt & pepper to taste 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese cubed 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 tsp smoked paprika US Customary – Metric Instructions In a large skillet, over medium low heat, saute the sausage in a large skillet with 1-2 tbsp of olive oil…

  • Crunchwrap Supreme

    INGREDIENTS 1/4 medium headiceberg lettuce 1medium tomato 1 poundlean ground beef 5(10-inch) large flour tortillas 4(5-inch) tostada shells 2 tablespoonsstore-bought or homemade taco seasoning 1/2 cupwater 1 cupstore-bought or homemade nacho cheese or queso dip 1/4 cupregular or reduced-fat sour cream INSTRUCTIONS Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350ºF. Meanwhile, cut 1/4 head iceberg lettuce into…