Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake

 Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake  

  

            

      Ingredients

 1/2 cup vegetable shortening

 1/2 cup butter, softened

 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

 3 cups sugar

 6 eggs, room temperature

 4 teaspoons lemon juice

 2 cups all-purpose flour

 1 cup self-rising flour                  

 Directions

 1. In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening, butter and 

cream cheese. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs one 

at a time, beating well after each addition. Add lemon juice 

and combine.

 2. In a separate bowl, sift together flours. Slowly spoon small 

amounts of flour into batter with beater at low speed. When all 

flour is incorporated, beat at medium speed for 3-5 minutes. 

Pour into a greased and floured tube pan. 

 3. Place in a cold oven. Turn oven to 325F. Bake 1 hour 45 minutes. 

Celery, Carrot, Spinach Smoothie

 Celery, Carrot, Spinach Smoothie  

  

            

      Ingredients

 2 stalks celery 

 4 medium carrots 

 1 cup spinach

        1/2 banana                  

 Directions

1. Combine all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend at high speed until thick and smooth.

Brandy Eggnog Cake

 Brandy Eggnog Cake   

  

            

      Ingredients

Cake: 

1 package (18.25 ounces) yellow cake mix 

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon cinnamon 

2 eggs 

1-1/2 cups commercial, dairy eggnog 

1/4 cup butter, melted

2 tablespoons brandy

Icing: 

1-1/2 cups butter, softened 

2 tablespoons vanilla

4 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup commercial, dairy eggnog                 

 Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.  Spray a 10 inch round 

baking pan or bundt pan with nonstick baking spray with or flour.

2. In a large bowl add the cake mix, nutmeg, cinnamon, eggs, 

eggnog, melted butter and brandy.  Beat with an electric hand 

mixer until smooth ~ 4 to 5 minutes. 

3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.Bake in the oven for 

45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of 

the cake comes out clean.Remove from the oven.  Cool in the 

pan for 10 minutes.  Remove the cake from the pan and complete 

cooling on a rack. Prepare the icing and ice the cake.

Icing: 

In a large bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer until it’s smooth.  

Beat in the vanilla.  Slowly add the powdered sugar and beat well.  

Add the cinnamon.  Slowly mix in the eggnog until you get the consistency 

you want 

Barbecued Turkey Legs

 Barbecued Turkey Legs  

  

            

       Ingredients

 4 turkey drumsticks

 Salt and pepper 

 1/4 cup catsup 

 1/4 cup molasses 

 1/4 cup vinegar 

 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 

 1/2 teaspoon hickory smoked salt 

 1 tablespoon instant minced onion                  

 Directions

 1. Sprinkle turkey drums with salt and pepper to taste.

 2. Place turkey legs in the crockpot.

 3. Combine catsup , molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, 

hickory smoked salt and instant minced onion. Pour over turkey.

 4. Cover and cook on Low for 7-9 hours. 

Apple and Cheddar Grits

 Apple and Cheddar Grits   

  

            

       Ingredients

 4 cups water 

 1 cup whole-grain corn grits

 1 cup tart apple, chopped, peeled, and cored 

 1/4 cup minced scallions (white part) 

 1 teaspoon Cajun spice blend 

 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

 1 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese                  

 Directions

 1. In a 4 - 5½-quart crock pot combine all the 

ingredients and stir well.

 2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until

 the grits are smooth and creamy.

Mango Muffins

 Mango Muffins   

  

            

       Ingredients

 2 cups flour 

 4 teaspoons baking powder 

 1/2 teaspoon salt 

 1 cup sugar 

 1/4 cup vegetable oil 

 1 cup milk 

 1 egg 

           1-1/2 cup mango                  

 Directions

 1. Cut and peel two very ripe (soft to the touch) mangoes and 

.reduce to soft pulp and juice. 

 2. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt 

and sugar. 

 3. In a separate mixing bowl combine oil, milk, and egg.

 4. Mix liquid ingredients with dry until just moist and stir in 

the mango pulp.

 5. Fill greased muffin tins, or paper muffin cups two-thirds full.

 6. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes. They are done when they are 

brown on top and a tooth-pick inserted into the center comes out clean. 

Roasted Shrimp with Garlic

Roasted Shrimp with Garlic   

  

            

       Ingredients

 10 garlic cloves

 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined   

 salt and pepper to taste                   

 Directions

 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

 2. Take a small baking pan and line the bottom of the pan with 

olive oil, add the garlic cloves, and cover with tin foil. Roast the 

garlic covered for about 20 minutes.

 3. Remove from the oven and add the shrimp, mix well to make 

sure the all the shrimp are covered with oil. Add the salt and pepper 

to taste and cover the pan again.

 4. Bake in the oven again for another 9-10 minutes, until the

 shrimp are done. 

Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie

Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie   

  

            

       Ingredients

 1/4 pineapple, peeled and cut 1-inch pieces 

 3 stalks celery 

 1 cucumber, quartered                  

 Directions

1. Combine all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend at high speed until thick and smooth.  

Gingerbread Pancakes

Gingerbread Pancakes  

  

            

       Ingredients

 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 

 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 

 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 

 1 teaspoon baking powder 

 1 teaspoon baking soda 

 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 

 1/4 teaspoon salt 

 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 

 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

 1 cup buttermilk, shaken 

 1 large egg 

 1 tablespoon molasses 

 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled

 Butter for the griddle                   

 Directions

 1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the flours, sugar, 

baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, and cloves.

 2. In a small mixing bowl, add buttermilk, egg, molasses, and 

melted butter and beat until combined. 

 3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just 

combined. The batter should have some small to medium lumps.

 4. Spray the skillet with cooking spray, add the steak, and cook for 

about 1 minute, or until barely con top of the peppers. 

 5. Wipe out the skillet, spray with cooking spray, and add the eggs. 

Cook, stirring gently for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the eggs are set. Add 

the vegetables and stir gently to combine all ingredients.

 6. Preheat your griddle on medium heat and brush with 1 1/2 teaspoons

 of butter. Using about 1/4-cup of batter per pancake, scoop the batter

 onto the warm griddle. 

 7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until small bubbles form on the surface of 

the pancakes, and then flip. Cook till golden brown. 

Carrot and Pasta Soup

Carrot and Pasta Soup   

  

            

       Ingredients

 3 1/2 cups chicken broth 

 2 cups sliced carrot 

 1 large potato, peeled and diced 

 1 cup chopped onion 

 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 

 1/2 teaspoon Jamaican jerk seasoning

 8 ounces dried rotini pasta 

 1 1/2 cups milk                  

 Directions

 1. In a large saucepan combine broth, carrot, potato,

 onion, ginger, and Jamaican jerk seasoning.

 2. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 

18 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Let cool slightly.

 3. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions; drain 

 4. In a blender process 1/4 the vegetable mixture at a time, 

Cover and process until smooth. 

 5. Return processed mixture to saucepan. Stir in pasta and milk; 

heat through. 

Homemade Habanero Honey BBQ Sauce

Homemade Habanero Honey BBQ Sauce  

  

            

       Ingredients

 1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard 

 1/2 cup coarsely ground mustard 

 1/3 cup cane syrup 

 1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce 

 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 

 1/2 cup brewed coffee 

 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon celery salt 

 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced 

 2 cups apple cider 

 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 

 1 12 oz bottle dark beer 

 1 1/4 cups ketchup 

 1/2 cup honey mustard 

 1/3 cup honey 

 1/3 cup molasses                 

 Directions

 1. Heat a large saucepan then pour in all the ingredients.

 2. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 25-30 minutes; 

stir often to blend well.

 3. Chill until ready for use.

Blue Cheese Dressing

Blue Cheese Dressing   

  

            

       Ingredients

 3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 

 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

 1 teaspoon celery seeds

 1/2 teaspoon salt

 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 

 1/8 teaspoon black pepper                 

 Directions

 1. Mix all ingredients together very well.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning   

  

            

       Ingredients

 2 tablespoons onion powder

 2 tablespoons chili powder

 2 teaspoons paprika

 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves

 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

 1 tablespoon salt

 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 2 tablespoons cornstarch

 1 tablespoon minced garlic

 1 teaspoon ground cumin                

 Directions

 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and blend well.

 2. Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.

 3. Use within 6 months.

Black Bean Dip

Black Bean Dip  

  

            

       Ingredients

 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened

 8 ounces Cheddar cheese with jalapeño peppers, cubed

 1/3 cup beer

 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

 1/2 cup sliced scallions

 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes                

 Directions

 1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the cream cheese, 

Cheddar cheese, and beer, mixing well until the cheeses are melted.

 2. Add the black beans, scallions, and tomatoes, mixing well. 

Cantaloupe Banana Smoothie

Cantaloupe Banana Smoothie  

  

            

       Ingredients

 1 lb Fresh Cantaloupe

 2 Medium Ripe Bananas

 2 Oranges

 1 Piece of Ginger (1/2 to 1 inch piece)                

 Directions

 1. Peel and chop cantaloupe, bananas, oranges and ginger. 

 2. Combine all ingredients into a blender. Blend at high speed 

until thick and smooth.

Ginger-Pumpkin Waffles

Ginger-Pumpkin Waffles  

  

            

       Ingredients

 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 

 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

 1/4 teaspoon salt 

 2 teaspoons fresh ground ginger 

 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 

 2 large eggs 

 3/4 cup buttermilk 

 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 

 1/2 cup sugar 

 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 

 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled               

 Directions

 1. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, 

baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon.

 2. Remove 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture and toss 

with crystallized ginger in a small bowl. Set aside. 

 3. In a medium mixing bowl whisk eggs, buttermilk,

 pumpkin, sugar, and vanilla. 

 4. Combine with flour mixture. Stir in butter and fold in 

reserved crystallized-ginger mixture. Do not overmix.

 5. Heat a waffle iron, using about 1/2 cup batter per

 each waffle. 

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Cinnamon Raisin Bread  

  

            

       Ingredients

 2 cups almond flour

 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon

 1 tsp. baking soda

 1/4 tsp. sea salt

 5 eggs

 1/4 cup honey

 1/4 cup coconut oil

 2 tsps. vanilla

 1/2 cup raisins              

 Directions

 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use parchment paper 

to line a bread pan.

 2. In a mixing bowl mix together the almond flour, 

baking soda, cinnamon and salt. 

 3. Combine eggs, honey, melted coconut oil and 

vanilla using an electric mixer. Slowly add dry ingredients

to the wet, and continue mixing. Stir in the raisins 

when the mixture is ready for baking.

 4. Pour batter into lined bread pan. Bread should be 

done in 30-35 minutes or when a toothpick comes out clean. 

Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie

Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie  

  

            

       Ingredients

 4 ounces sweet chocolate

 1/4 cup butter

 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk

 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

 3 tablespoons cornstarch

 1/8 teaspoon salt

 2 large eggs

 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut (small can)

 1/2 cup chopped pecans

 1 unbaked 9- to 10-inch pie shell              

 Directions

 1. Mix chocolate with butter in a small saucepan. 

Place over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally.

 2. Remove from heat. Gradually blend in evaporated milk. 

 3. In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Beat 

in eggs and vanilla. Blend in the melted chocolate 

mixture gradually. 

 4. Pour into pie shell. 

 5. Combine coconut and pecans. Sprinkle over top. Bake 

at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes, or until puffed and browned. 

 6. Cool thoroughly before serving. Filling will set while cooling.

Maple Pecan Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Maple Pecan Spiced Pumpkin Bread 

  

            

       Ingredients

 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature

 1 cup pure maple syrup

 2 eggs 

 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree 

 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

 1 teaspoon baking powder 

 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

 1 teaspoon cinnamon 

 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 

 1/2 cup chopped pecans              

 Directions

 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

 2. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

 3. In a large bowl, cream the butter, maple syrup, 

eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla.

 4. In a separate bowl, with a wire whisk, mix 

together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin 

pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Stir pecans into 

the dry mixture.

 5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry, until just 

fully incorporated. Do not over mix. Spoon into the 

loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted 

into the center comes out clean. 

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots 

  

            

       Ingredients

 12 slices bacon, cut in half 

 24 tater tots, partially defrosted about 12 minutes at room temp. 

 24 1/2-inch chunks sharp cheddar cheese 

 Tabasco sauce

 toothpicks             

 Directions

 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. 

 2. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray 

with nonstick spray.

 3. Lay a piece of bacon out on a flat surface. Place a 

tater tot on top. Using a knife to cut a slit down the 

center of the tater tot.

 4. Place piece of cheese into the slit. 

 5. Sprinkle the Tabasco sauce on top. Wrap the bacon tightly 

around the stuffed tater tot and secure it with a toothpick.

 6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the tater tots are cooked 

through and the bacon is done. 

Shrimp Tomato Soup

Shrimp Tomato Soup   

  

            

       Ingredients

 1 28 oz can stewed tomato

 1 cup mild salsa

 1 med onion, chopped

 2 clove garlic, chopped

 1 tbl sugar

 1/2 tsp dried basil

 1/2 tsp dried thyme

 1/2 tsp sea salt

 1/2 tsp black pepper

 4 cup vegetable stock

 1/2 cup red wine

 1 cup cooked small shrimp

 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander            

 Directions

 1. In a large soup pot, combine the stewed tomatoes and their juice, 

salsa, onion, garlic, sugar, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, stock and wine. 

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. 

 2. Stir in shrimp and coriander and simmer until heated through.