Lemon Gooey Butter Cake
Lemon Gooey Butter Cake Recipe Type: Cake Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 43 mins Total time: 58 mins Serves: 16 You know everyone loves gooey butter cake! I make several versions, but I think this might be my favorite, the fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest just seem perfect to balance the sweetness of this cake. Ingredients Crust 1 box yellow cake mix 2 large eggs, room temperature ½ cup of butter, melted 1½ teaspoons of lemon extract Top layer: 8 ounces of cream cheese, [i]softened[/i] 2 large eggs, room temperature ½ tsp of vanilla extract ...
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Polenta with Tomatoes, Gorgonzola and Basil
Humble Polenta topped with fresh tomatoes, gorgonzola, mozzarella, fresh basil, and garlic! Yet another delicious way to use those garden fresh tomatoes and herbs! Utterly amazing! Very easy to make and guaranteed smiles all around the table! Ingredients: Serves 4 – 6 1 1/3 cups of yellow cornmeal 1 tsp of salt 4 cups of water 1 Tbs of extra virgin olive oil 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, cut in half and the larger ones in 1/3’s 4 cloves of garlic, smashed and chopped small handful of spinach leaves – optional 10 basil leaves, cut into thin strips (chiffonade) 5 ...
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Grilled Pineapple with Rum Sauce!
Absolutely over the top scrumptious! Fresh pineapple marinated in rum, dipped in brown sugar then grilled and topped with a luscious sauce! Must make this one friends! Ingredients: Serves 6 1 fresh, ripe pineapple 1 cup of rum 3/4 cup of brown sugar Rum Sauce 1/2 cup of rum (reserved from the pineapple marinade) 1/2 cup of brown sugar pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1/4 cup of pineapple juice 1 Tbs of cornstarch 1 Tbs of crystallized (candied) ginger, minced – optional Directions: Cut the bottom and top off of the pineapple, cut off the ...
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Crab Cakes with Horseradish Sauce
I think I’ve come up with the perfect Crab Cake recipe, moist, flavorful, absolutely delicious and the crab shines through which is always a pet peeve of mine, there’s so much breading on crab cakes that you can’t really taste the crab! These guys can also be made the day before and just broiled before serving, even better! I know this will be your favorite recipe for these tasty little guys, and the horseradish sauce is to die for! Ingredients: Makes 12 crab cakes • 3 Tbs of butter • 1/3 C of bell pepper, any color – diced • ...
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Banana Bread Supreme
Simply put, the best banana bread in the world! Filled with brandy-soaked raisins, toasted walnuts, and almond paste, topped with a streusel topping and drizzled with glaze! Ingredients: Banana bread • 1 – 2/3 cup of flour + more for coating the loaf pan • 1 tsp of baking powder • 1/2 tsp of baking soda • 1/2 tsp of salt • 1/4 cup of sour cream • 4 overripe bananas • 2 oz of almond paste, crumbled • 1 tsp of vanilla extract • 1 cup of light or dark brown sugar • 1 stick of butter, room temperature ...
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Asian Chicken Lettuce Cups
Everyone loves these lettuce cups, very quick and easy to make, everything is cooked in one skillet. Such a complex, delicious flavor with just the right amount of crunch. You’ll make these over and over! I’ve also included a recipe for dipping sauce. Ingredients: Serves 4 1 Tbs of olive oil 1 lb of ground chicken 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup of Hoisin sauce (sold in the Asian section of most grocery stores) 2 Tbs of soy sauce 2 Tbs of rice wine vinegar 1 Tbs of brown sugar 1 Tbs of fresh ginger, ...
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Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf
Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf Recipe Type: beef Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 10 mins Serves: 6 I don’t know anyone that isn’t crazy about meatloaf! I have several versions on my blog and this is a recipe that has all of the flavors of that iconic sandwich, the Philly Cheesesteak! Beef, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and melty provolone! I always bake my meatloaf in a freeform style rather than use loaf pans, I like the edges cooked and browned. This makes 2 loaves, I know you’ll love this recipe! Perfect with ...
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