Poor Man Hoecakes

Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal (preferably stone-ground) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with a tablespoon of vinegar) 1 large egg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Honey or maple syrup for a sweet touch (optional) Sliced green onions for a savory kick (optional) Fresh herbs like … Read more

SEX IN A PAN

Ingredients For the Graham & Pecan Crust: 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup chopped pecans, plus extra for garnish (about ¼ cup) ½ cup margarine, melted For the Creamy Vanilla Layers (White): 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar), plus extra for … Read more

Mexican White Trash Casserole

Ingredients: 1 bag Nacho Doritos, crushed 2 cups shredded chicken or ground beef 2 cups shredded cheese (more if desired) 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup 1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup milk 1/2 package taco seasoning (or more, to taste) Instructions:   see continuation on next page … Read more

Creamy Caramel Cheesecake Bites

Ingredients For this recipe, you’re working with five straightforward ingredients that most home cooks already have or can easily find: 1 package cream cheese – The star here; provides the rich, creamy texture that makes these bites feel luxurious. Make sure it’s softened to room temperature so it blends smoothly without lumps. 1 cup whipped … Read more

Beef and Cheese Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe

Ingredients The ingredient list is refreshingly short, which means each component matters. You’ll need 2 large flour tortillas (burrito-size works best—they’re sturdy enough to hold everything), 1 cup of cooked ground beef (seasoned or unseasoned; we’ll handle the seasoning), 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar is classic, but Mexican blend or Monterey Jack work beautifully … Read more

Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk or heavy cream 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded 1 cup frozen peas 1 teaspoon dried thyme ½ … Read more

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Ingredients Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk Filling & Topping 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 2 cups whipped cream Optional Strawberry Glaze 2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice Instructions   see continuation … Read more

Easy No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake

Ingredients 1 box graham crackers 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz each) 3½ cups cold milk 1 tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip, 8 oz) 1 can chocolate frosting Instructions   see continuation on next page