Recipes

Apple Gooey Butter Cake Recipe Type: Cake Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 50 mins Serves: 16 – 18 I grew up in St. Louis, and we are proud to be the home of the legendary Gooey Butter Cake! The legend goes like this: The first cake was made sometime in the 1930s, the result of an accident by a careless baker named John Hoffman who worked at St. Louis Pastries Bakery in the south side of the city. He mistakenly reversed the proportions of butter and flour in his cake batter, with ...

These ice cream sandwiches are really fun to make and serve. Everyone loves them.  Soft homemade double chocolate, macadamia cookies are the scrumptious shells for your favorite ice cream! Roll them in more chocolate chips or chopped nuts.  Ingredients: Makes 10 sandwiches 1 1/4 cups of flour 6 Tbs of coco powder, unsweetened 1/2 tsp of baking soda 1/4 tsp of salt 1 1/4 sticks of butter, room temperature 1/2 cup of white sugar 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1 egg 2 tsp of vanilla extract 1 cup of mini – semisweet chocolate chips, plus more for finished sandwiches 1/2 ...

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Recipe Type: Chicken Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 10 This is a classic Hawaiian chicken dish that is sweet, savory, sticky and utterly scrumptious! It’s called Huli Huli in Hawaii, which means turn, turn. Chicken legs and thighs are marinated overnight in pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and other delicious things, then grilled to perfection. The marinade becomes the sauce and the chicken is basted while grilling. So easy to do, perfect for summertime bbq’s! Ingredients Marinade 1 cup of pineapple juice 1/2 ...

I can’t describe how good these are! I’ll try…..creamy, insanely lemony, refreshing, decadent…when your guests are eating it, they will fall silent and then there are OMG’s and applause all around! And….. it’s quick and easy! This is a keeper! Ingredients: Serves 6 1 heaping tsp of unflavored gelatin 1 oz of water ( 6 tsp) 4 eggs, room temperature  1 cup of sugar 1/8 tsp of salt zest and juice of 4 large lemons 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1 cup of cream 2 Tbs of powdered sugar Directions: Zest and juice the lemons and set aside.Add the gelatin ...

I’m just telling you straight out….you MUST make this recipe! It’s insanely delicious and easy to make! Mussels are simmered in a homemade tomato sauce, served over angel hair pasta and sprinkled with Parmesan, serve with crusty bread to soak up the heavenly juices! Ingredients: Serves 2 hungry people or 4 normal people 2 lbs of fresh or frozen mussels 1 Tbs of olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped 24 oz of chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned 3 tsp of fresh chopped basil 3 tsp of fresh chopped oregano dash of red pepper 1 ...

Portobello Burger Deluxe! Recipe Type: Burgers Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 32 mins Serves: 2 I promise this will be the best portobello burger you’ve had! Or your money back! Think about this, a big meaty portobello marinated in a balsamic/soy mixture, grilled, then topped with caramelized onions, roasted red pepper and goat cheese, on a warm toasty, whole wheat bun. The sauce is simmered to a reduction and drizzled on! I’m certain it’s the best one I’ve ever had! Ingredients Marinade/Sauce 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup of soy sauce ...

SHRIMP WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATO, RED PEPPER SAUCE Recipe Type: Shrimp and shellfish Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 2 A quick, easy, incredible shrimp dish! The sauce is spectacular, with fire roasted tomatoes, red pepper, garlic, shallot, and herbs. The shrimp is sautéed and topped with the sauce and melted, pepper jack cheese! This is a 10 minute wonder! Ingredients Sauce 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes, with liquid (14.5) 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 3 garlic cloves, skin removed 1 shallot, skin removed 2 Tbs of ...