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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

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This is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe ever! No funny ingredients, no chilling time, etc. Just a simple, straightforward, amazingly delicious, doughy yet still fully cooked, chocolate chip cookie that turns out perfectly every single time! 

I have a few tricks that make these the best soft chocolate chip cookies that you’ll ever try. With hundreds of positive reviews from bakers around the world, I’m confident you’ll fall in love with this chocolate chip cookie recipe too. Chilling the cookie dough is imperative and cornstarch makes them extra soft and thick!

What makes this chocolate chip cookie recipe the Best? The addition of browned butter really puts these cookies over the top. It makes them crispy-edged, chewy-centered, yet still rooted in classic cookie flavor. Oh, and no mixer required, so there’s no excuse not to make them.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

How To Make Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
  3. Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes

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 love those recipes that we all grew up with, they are just too good to miss out on.These sweets are simple and tasty. If you love Danish cherries and cheese, then you need to try them out! You will be getting a good warm Danish pastry in twenty minutes. The filling on these cookies is outstanding and enjoyed by anyone who tastes them. They come together so easily you can make them at any time and they are a simple breakfast option.To Make this Recipe You’ Will Need the following ingredients:

Ingredients

1 roll Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
flour, just for dusting
Filling

4 ounces soft cream cheese
⅓ cup sugar
splash vanilla
1 can cherry pie filling
Glaze

⅓ cup powdered sugar
2 tsp. milk

Instructions

Open container of rolls and do no unroll them. Use a sharp, serrated knife to cut through them like slice/bake cookies. Make 10 slices.
Lay each slice on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Use a measuring cup to flatten each roll out and build a small wall around the edge.
Use a drop of flour to prevent sticking and press with your fingertips, too.

Filling

Electric mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Dollop a small amount into each “danish.”
Add a teaspoonful of cherries.
Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes.
Let cool and add a drizzle of glaze.

Glaze

Combine milk and sugar and drizzle on danishes. Can use a pastry bag, if desired.


This chicken pot pie noodle dish is so good, we eat it every week in my family

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When winter’s chill seeps in, there’s no dish quite as comforting as the Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Skillet. This heartwarming meal promises to warm you from the inside out, making it the perfect dish to share with family and friends.

I have a little confession: while experimenting with this recipe, I once added an entire cup of salt instead of a mere half teaspoon. It turned into quite the salty fiasco! But, after refining and perfecting the recipe (with far less salt!), I can assure you it’s mouthwateringly delightful. Don’t just take my word for it – try it for yourself!

Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Skillet

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup chicken broth

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 cup heavy cream

10 ounces egg noodles

Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Begin by cooking the egg noodles as per the package directions. Once done, drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sauté onions and garlic in the butter until the onions turn translucent.

Mix in the Italian seasoning, followed by the peas and carrots. Let them cook for a couple of minutes.

Sprinkle the vegetables with flour and stir well, forming a roux.

Gradually pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly to ensure the sauce thickens smoothly.

Introduce the cooked chicken cubes to the skillet, combining them well with the sauce.

Season the mix with salt and pepper as per your preference.

Add in the cooked egg noodles, ensuring every noodle gets a generous coating of the sauce.

Serve your dish hot and savor every bite of the Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Skillet!

BANANA PUDDING 

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If it isn’t my Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding recipe, it isn’t banana pudding! Bananas, French vanilla instant pudding, sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, cream cheese, and cookies are all used in this banana pudding recipe. Now you can relax.

Ingredients:

  • 2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies OR 2 bags Vanilla Wafers
  • 6 to 8 bananas, sliced
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 (5 oz.) box instant French Vanilla pudding
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping thawed, or equal amount sweetened whipped cream

How To Make Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding Recipe:

Line the bottom of a 13×9 inch dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer bananas on top.
Bowl 1- Combine the milk and pudding mix and blend well using a handheld electric mixer.
Bowl 2- Combine the cream cheese and condensed milk together and mix until smooth.
Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended.
Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas and cover with the remaining cookies.
Refrigerate until ready to serve!

Seafood Mac and Cheese

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When you have a best friend who’s feeling under the weather and her favorite food is seafood… what do you make her? You make her this cheesy and comforting Seafood Mac and Cheese!

Yesssss! I thought long and hard on what I could make that would be extra special for my dear friend Rhonda. I couldn’t think of anything more comforting than mac and cheese surrounded by a bunch of local shrimp and crab meat… SCORE!To Make this Recipe You’ Will Need the following ingredients:

Ingredients :

1 Pound Penne Pasta or Large Elbow Pasta
3 cups Whole Milk
2 cups Half & Half
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ Cup Onion, diced
1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme, chopped
1 to 2 Cloves Fresh Garlic, finely minced
3 Level Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
To Taste Kosher Salt
To Taste Black Pepper
To Taste or 1 to 2 Tablespoons Grand Diamond All-Purpose Seasoning
To Taste or 2 to 3 Teaspoons Hot Sauce or Tabasco
1 to 2 Teaspoons Liquid Crab Boil, (optional) (careful, it can be spicy but it adds a nice seafood flavor)
3 Cups (about 12 Ounces) Gouda Cheese or Monterey Jack Cheese, grated

3 Cups (about 8 Ounces) Muenster Cheese or Mild Cheddar Cheese, grated

1 cup (a little less than 4 Ounces) Gruyere Cheese, grated
1 Pound Shrimp, raw, deveined, tail removed, Size 14-16 or 31-40
½ to ¾ Pound Lobster, raw or pre-steamed, chopped into chunks (3 to 4 small lobster tails will do)
½ to ¾ Pound Lump Crab, your choice
Nonstick Cooking Spray, optional

Directions :

Note: Store-bought lobster that has been steamed/pre-cooked along with your choice of lump crab meat works great for this recipe. Prepare, chop, and dice all of the ingredients first. Grate all of the cheeses and toss them together in one large bowl. Season the shrimp and lobster. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees a large stockpot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. Season the boiling water, with 3 Tablespoons of salt. Cook until just al dente or 2 minutes short of the suggested cooking time on the package. Once done, drain the pasta, DO NOT rinse, and toss with 1 or 2 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil to keep it from sticking together while the sauce is being cooked. Preheat the milk and half & half together in the microwave, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Next, in a large skillet melt the butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes or until soft. Add and stir in the flour, cook for about 2 minutes. (This is a roux. Do not brown it.) Add the chopped garlic and thyme, cook for another minute. Next, while whisking vigorously add all of the milk mixtures to the roux. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and has no lumps. Once it’s smooth, turn the heat down to medium heat. Add the salt, pepper, Grand Diamond All-Purpose Seasoning, hot sauce, and optional liquid crab boil to taste. Simmer for about 5 to 8 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Whisk occasionally to keep it from sticking.


Next, add 3 cups of the grated cheeses to the sauce (reserve 4 cups for layering), turn off the heat, and stir just until the cheese melts and the sauce is combined. Stir in the drained pasta. In a lightly sprayed 9×13 baking dish, pour in half of the macaroni & cheese. Next, place the first layer of seafood, using half of each. Sprinkle 2 cups of the reserved cheeses. Add the next layer of macaroni & cheese, repeat the layering of seafood, and top with the final 2 cups of cheese. Bake COVERED with aluminum foil at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes or just until the cheese is fully melted and the seafood is fully cooked. Serve hot.
Note: This dish can be prepared and assemble a day in advance, covered, refrigerated, and baked off the following day. When reheating leftovers be sure to cover.

My friend made these the other day, and I literally couldn’t stop eating them since

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When two all-time favorite desserts come together, the result is nothing short of magic. Enter the Soft Batch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies – a delightful twist to the traditional chocolate chip cookie recipe. The inclusion of cream cheese not only imparts a distinct flavor profile but also a wonderfully unique texture. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how these cookies have become the center of attention at numerous gatherings. There’s a story from one such event where their popularity surged to the point that I had to bake a second batch on the spot!

Perfect for nearly every occasion, these cookies strike a delightful balance. The cream cheese’s subtle tanginess beautifully contrasts the rich sweetness of the chocolate chips. If you’re keen on treating your taste buds to this sublime flavor pairing, look no further.

Soft Batch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/4 cup cream cheese, at room temperature

1/4 cup white sugar

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon fine salt

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, lay out parchment paper on your baking sheets.

Take a large mixing bowl and cream together the butter, cream cheese, white sugar, and brown sugar until it’s smooth and creamy.

Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the mixture, beating well to combine thoroughly.

In a different bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together.

Slowly fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until you achieve a consistent cookie dough.

Gently fold in the chocolate chips into the dough.

For best results, cover your dough with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Roll the dough into small balls (around 1 to 1.5 inches) and arrange them on your prepared baking sheets.

Bake in the oven for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until you notice the edges taking on a golden hue.

Post baking, allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes. Afterward, move them to a wire rack for complete cooling.

Once cooled, dig into your freshly baked Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies! For maximum freshness, store them in a sealed container, and they’ll be good for up to a week. Enjoy the tantalizing mix of flavors!

Heaven On Earth Cake

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I love those recipes that we all grew up with, they are just too good to miss out on.
Delicious layers of angel cake, sour cream pudding, the deliciousness of a cherry pie filling, a creamy whipped topping, and toasted almonds. Heaven on Earth Cake Creamy and decadent, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser is this cherry trifle!

This heavenly dessert begins with a filling of angel food and a can of cherry pie. From scratch, you can make your angel food cake or pick up one from your grocery store’s bakery.
Then placed a sheet of cake bits into the bottom of a cake pan and split the cake into cubes. Spoon on top of the cherry pie filling, then repeat for the remainder of the cubes of angel food cake and pie filling.

Along with the thick sweet cream, the light sponge of the cake soaks in the vanilla and cherry flavors. Serve it cold!! and be sure it will be a true beauty on a warm summer night!!!

Do this for a family gathering just because.” It’s too easy, and you don’t even have to turn on your oven if you use the store-bought angel food cake!!To Make this Recipe You’ Will Need the following ingredients:

INGREDIENTS:

2 angel food cakes, you can use the store-bought version or you can prepare homemade cakes.

1 small box Of instant vanilla pudding mix.

1 1/2 C.Of milk.

1 C.Of plain Greek yogurt.

1 big can.Of 21oz.Of cherry pie filling.

1 medium container. Of frozen whipped topping, I used it thawed.

FOR GARNISH:

Almond slivers, I used it toasted.

Instructions:

Step 1:

I cubed the cakes into bite-sized bits, and I put them in a bowl.

Step 2:

I whisked the pudding mix with cold milk in a medium bowl, then I added in the Greek yogurt until smooth and mixed.

Step 3:

In a 9.13-inch baking dish, I spread the 1/2 cake cubes into an even layer and I covered it with 2/3 Of cherry pie filling.

Step 4:

I covered with the remaining cake cubes, and I spilled the mixture of pudding over the cake and carefully I spread it into even layers.

Step 5:

To scatter frozen whipped tops across the pudding layer, I used rubber or offset spatula, then I drizzled the remaining cherry pie filling on top of the pudding and sprinkle it with slivered almonds.

Step 6:

I put the baking dish in the fridge and let it sit for more than 3 hours or overnight.
This cake requires to be scooped into bowls or onto plates with a large serving spoon with all the cool whip, cream, and deep cherry filling.
Arrange your Angel food dessert in a TRIFLE PAN for an exquisite and spectacular treat! On the dessert table, it looks so pretty.

ENJOY IT!

Say Goodbye To Fruit Flies And Gnats For Good – The Paper Towel Trick Changes Everything

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When the temperatures rise, it’s not just the sun that makes its grand appearance. Enter the tiny culprits: fruit flies and gnats. These little invaders, with fruit flies being drawn to the freshness of fruits and vegetables and gnats having an affinity for indoor plants and damp terrains, aren’t merely irritants in our living spaces. They can also drastically cut short the lifespan of our food and plants.

The sheer speed at which they breed and colonize can be both surprising and maddening. And it’s no wonder that in such moments of frustration, many dash to the nearest store, eager to grab the first insecticide they lay eyes on. A quick solution, yes, but how many of us pause to think about the potential harmful chemicals we’re introducing into our homes?

However, there’s good news for those seeking safer alternatives! The wonders of household items come to the rescue, providing not only effective but also eco-friendly solutions. With just a few simple ingredients, you can craft traps so cunning, these pests won’t know what hit them.

 These DIY methods are not only efficient but also ensure a chemical-free environment for you and your loved ones. So, the next time you spot these winged annoyances, remember: nature often has the best answers, right within our reach!

You will have the choice between:

red wine

Fruit flies and mosquitoes are attracted to red wine because of its aroma. Mix 126ml (12 cups) of red wine with 375ml (1 12 cups of water) in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap that you will pierce with a toothpick or a paper towel cone. Leave the jar on the kitchen counter, where you see the most fruit flies. And change the mixture after a week or when it contains a lot of dead flies. It takes about two weeks to eliminate all fruit flies, as they lay eggs very quickly.

Apple cider vinegar:

This is the most popular trick for getting rid of fruit flies, and it’s cheap. Heat 125ml (12 cups) of apple cider vinegar for a few minutes in the microwave or in a saucepan to increase its strength. Add a few drops of dish soap and mix well. Then add this potion to the trap and follow the directions for the red wine trap. The vinegar attracts flies, and the soap kills them.

moldy food

Strange as it may sound, this is actually what lured these little creatures in the first place, perhaps not to your home, but to the supermarket and they were carried on to fruits and vegetables afterwards…  Replace liquids with spoiled food in a trap. Fruit or vegetables will also work. Submerge the pot under the water as soon as it becomes full of insects.

Milk, pepper and sugar:

Heat 500 ml of milk, add 8 tbsp. tablespoons of white sugar, add 4 tbsp. black pepper. Leave it to simmer for 10 minutes. Then leave this potion in a covered deep container like the previous bars. Flies are attracted to the sweet scent. They will stay there.

Lemon scented spray:

Mix 500ml (2 cups) of hot water and 10-15 drops of lemon oil in a clean bottle and spray on your kitchen surfaces. If the problem persists. Mix 1000ml (4 cups) of hot water and 2 tbsp. Lemon-scented dish soap and spray infested plants.

Tip: Keep in mind that it takes more than a week, almost two weeks, to get rid of fruit flies completely, because they multiply very quickly by laying eggs. Keep the kitchen, counters, and refrigerator clean at all times. 

Especially when it’s very hot.

Chocolate Delight

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Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz tub Cool-Whip
  • 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 Cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 5.9 oz pkg instant chocolate pudding
  • 1 5.9 oz pkg instant vanilla pudding
  • 4 Cups of Milk
  • 1 1/2 Cups chocolate Teddy Grahams
  • 3/4 Cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 stick of butter

How To Make Chocolate Delight

Preheat oven to 350*
Pulse 1 1/4 cups teddy grams and 1/2 cup walnuts in food processor, combine in bowl with 1 stick of melted butter. Form crust in bottom of 9″×13″ casserole dish. BAKE 15 minutes until set. Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, half tub of Cool-Whip and vanilla extract in medium bowl. Mix until smooth.
Layer cream cheese mixture on cooled crust.
Combine both pudding packages and milk, mix until thickened. Layer on top of cream cheese mixture.
Top with remaining Cool-Whip, then sprinkle crushed Teddy Grahams and chopped walnuts on top.
Cover and refrigerate overnight or 6 hours!

No-Bake Peanut Butter Haystacks

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My grandma has made these every holiday season as far back as I can remember. As a little girl, I remember how much I absolutely loved them. Aside from their deliciousness, they were kind of like a cross between candy and a cookie and they were so different from the standard Christmas or Easter sugar cookies I was used to seeing everywhere else. Their sweet peanut butter and butterscotch flavor and crunch are nearly irresistible. Growing up, I always assumed that they were tricky or difficult to make, but I was so wrong! It turned out that they’re actually a no-bake confection comprised of only three ingredients, and they couldn’t be simpler to make.

Ingredients

11 oz. Butterscotch chips

5 oz. Can of crispy chow mein noodles

1 C. Creamy peanut butter

½ C. Salted peanuts

How To Make No-Bake Peanut Butter Haystacks

Place the peanut butter and butterscotch chips into a saucepan over medium low heat. Stir until completely melted.
Place the chow mein noodles and peanuts in a large mixing bowl, and pour the mixture over them.
Stir to combine.
Quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Allow the haystacks to cool and harden before serving.