Month: August 2020

POULTRY

Pico De Gallo

Do you like the pico de gallo like me? It’s a classic Mexican tomato sauce that adds a fresh, healthy, low-calorie flavour to almost any Mexican meal. When I was little, I used to stack pico de gallo on my tortilla chips at our nearby Mexican restaurant and call it dinner (please refill). But I […]

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Best Carrot Cake Ever

  Before I decided to try this cake I read every single review, paying careful attention to those who did not like the cake very much. Though the overwhelming majority, of which I am now a part, liked this cake very much I understand that you learn a lot more about something by learning what […]

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Almond Joy Cookies

Almond Joy Cookies are so easy to make and only require a handful of ingredients that you probably already have on hand. These coconut based cookies are made with flaked coconut, made extra light with whipped egg whites, are sweetened with condensed milk, and each one is topped off with a single salted almond before […]

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Cinnamon Apple Cake

INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 large apple, peeled and chopped 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt   PREPARATION Preheat oven […]

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Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Garlic Shrimp Pasta is the perfect easy recipe for a busy weeknight. Pasta and sautéed shrimp are tossed in a creamy homemade white wine sauce for a light yet hearty meal.  Serve with a side of garlic bread and a fresh arugula salad for a delicious summer dinner ‘al fresco’. Shrimp is a great weeknight protein […]

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Coconut Cream Pie Deluxe

This is a recipe I use when I make a coconut cream pie but I turned it into a 13×9. It’s really good, but you just want to keep eating it. The nut crust is what really stands out in this recipe along with the coconut cream filling. This is accomplished by using half and […]

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STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE ICEBOX CAKE

Strawberry Ice Cake – the perfect and easy NO BAKE dessert for the summer Best of all, this strawberry cake-inspired recipe has only 5 ingredients with a video. A hit at potlucks and barbecues. With cheesecake (or cream cheese) pudding, whipped cream, graham crackers and strawberries. Once the summer is in full swing, this unbaked […]

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KFC Biscuits

Ready in 20 minutes, these KFC knockoff cakes are light and flaky – you’ll love them with jam, sauce or more butter. These KFC copy cupcakes are a simple and delicious addition to any meal of the day. They’re incredibly easy to prepare and perfect for year-round meals! I personally like a hot cookie on […]

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Baked Ziti with Shrimp

A lady I worked with brought this in one day, and it was a hit. Now it is the favorite of all my dinner guests. It’s great for a covered dish dinner too. I have made this also without the meat, and it is well received. This baked ziti dish features scallops, shrimp, and a […]