Polenta Pizzette Appetizer Recipe

A great appetizer or quick pizza. Polenta is a staple in Italy.

If really has a great taste when fried or baked. These are baked just like pizza.

You can make your own rounds or buy them in any specialty Italian section of the supermarket.

We really like these with fresh ingredients using freshly pureed plum tomatoes.

These are made with fresh tomato sauce and topped with shredded whole milk mozzarella

Sprinkled with oregano freshly dried from our garden along with freshly chopped basil.

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Italian Butter Cookie Recipe

A pretty one for the tray around the holiday. These are simple and everyone always loves them. Little wreaths with tinted sliced almonds. All I do is add some green food coloring to the water, set the sliced almonds into the colored water until they turn green blot dry with a paper towel.

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Smoked Pork Chop and Bean Soup

If you're a fan of smoked pork chops, this is a great soup using either leftover chops or just because it's the best smokey flavored soup on the planet.


This soup bursts with flavors of smoked pork chops and hearty beans.

If you're a fan of these pre-cooked smoked pork chops then you know they are already cooked when you buy them and they really only need to be warmed so the soup is done quickly!

With just a few more fresh ingredients from the pantry, you'll be on your way to a memorable bowl of soup you just may be hooked on to warm you up.


Smokey flavored soup of pork, bacon, and beans is total comfort food that's great year-round.

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Chocolate Chocolate Chunk Cookie Recipe

If you are looking for the perfect chocolate cookie to celebrate the traditions of La Bufana look no more these are the cookies we make in place of coal to celebrate the day!

This is a double chocolate chunk cookie is one we make on January 6th in observe to the Feast of the Epiphany that is celebrated on January 6 as a national holiday in Italy!

Every year we have this tradition to bake cookies around Christmas Italian legend on the old woman who gave gifts to the children who were good on the eve before January 6th and if you were bad all year then you would get coal.

The cookie is full of chocolate goodness and certainly one recipe to add to your collection if you're a true chocolate cookie lovers.

This is the one recipe you'll ever need after one bite of these delicious coal cookies aka chocolate chunk cookies.

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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Here is the perfect copycat recipe in a cinnamon roll made in cupcake tins for those on the go and who are big fans of the famous Cinnabon Rolls that use to be sold in malls.

One of the best smells to me is cinnamon in the house. These muffin rolls make your mouth water before they even come out of the oven.

During the holiday, I always make them all dressed up with a cherry on top and tinted green sliced almonds or pistachios. They look so pretty on the table at Christmastime.

My kids love cinnamon rolls. These rolls reminded them of a famous roll in the mall we would get.

Every time I make them they are so excited to dig in.

They are delicious any time of the day and being made in a cupcake tin makes them portable to take along to work or on the go!

Scroll down to my printable recipe card for complete instructions.

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Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

Turkey Pot Pie is the perfect way to enjoy leftover roasted turkey from that Thanksgiving holiday or whenever you've made too much!

A thick creamy gravy loaded with turkey and your favorite vegetables are all in one big flaky pie crust then baked until golden perfections.

There is nothing better than leftover turkey recipes from leftover turkey and dumplings a favorite here is turkey-covered sandwiches with gravy, turkey scallopini, and of course who can resist a good turkey soup?

Scroll to the printable recipe card for this easy delicious comfort food!

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Poached Pears in Red Wine

These are easy gourmet elegant pear desserts that will be a highlight for dessert when you're hosting a special dinner party.

Red wine-poached pears are enhanced with delicious dry red wine with the addition of fall-flavored robust spices.

Anyone that loves pears will enjoy this recipe. It has all the fall flavors and a Holiday treat here.

If you're not a wine lover, then choose berry juice as a substitute under our tips.

We love to serve red pears around the Christmas holiday, the warm smells of spice bring comfort to the entire house with the wonderful fragrance of fall.

Cinnamon and the candied thickness always reminded me of the taste of candied apples without the hard shell on the outside, delicious flavors.

A poached pear is simply fruit simmered in a spiced liquid until they're tender but still firm.

Perfect served as they are or with vanilla bean ice cream as an accompaniment.

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Pepperoni Pizza Cups

I love these pepperoni pizza cups and cheese appetizers. These by far will be the easiest stuffed pizza dough you will ever find so easy. Delicious soft pillows of dough stuffed with cheese and meat. Whether you make them for game day events, holiday appetizers, picnics, or an anytime snack, these will be that perfect quick and easy appetizer. Serve with freshly heated marinara dipping sauce. These are always asked for this recipe. The easiest recipes are the best aren't they? Check out my secret baking pan that make them perfect and no fuss at all!

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Breakfast Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Glaze

Our "Breakfast Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Glaze" are the perfect fall smell to wake up to and have a buttery crunch in every bite.

Perfect with tea and coffee or just like they are with jam and butter.

In this post, you will find many tips on how to make the perfect scones tender and delicious.

They will be bursting with cinnamon, spice, and of course, that richness of a moist texture baked into this marvelous creation of pumpkin yumminess!

If you're a pumpkin spice fan do try our Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte and our Pumpkin Frappe recipes!

For pumpkin lovers, this is the most awaited season for all the Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Cake, Pumpkin Roll, Pumpkin Pie plus so much more to look forward to.

Scroll down and see the step-by-step instructions and enjoy these lovely buttery scones.

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Halloween Chocolate Mayonnaise Cupcake Recipe

I love this vintage recipe for chocolate mayonnaise cake. These are moist and stay for days fresh the problem is they don't last long on our table! One of my all time favorites recipes. I used my old time recipe batter for making cupcakes this year for a Halloween festive treat. You can use canned or homemade frosting. The kids will love you for these!

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Doll Cakes

Doll cakes are super easy to make, and will put a smile in everyone who sees your fun creations, not to mention, they're quite delicious.

Food art with creating shaped cakes is made easy with these directions and perfect for a child's birthday party, bride-to-be or wedding shower, and even for baby showers with just a few creative ideas you may have.

We happen to have a crisis in the family with two of my nieces having cancer and since it was October and Breast Cancer Awareness month plus Halloween we made cakes to support both a holiday and support the cause of cancer in this month.

This family project was a huge success inspiring hope and giving joy to be together during a stressful time in our lives.

These special cakes can be transformed for just about any holiday or party event you have going on in your busy lifestyle and will surely impress your friends and family.

The memories that were made making these doll cakes together will last a lifetime.

The instructions, tips, and more are below, and if you would like to avoid any ads, just scroll to the recipe card and hit print they will all go away.

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Escarole Soup with Vegetables

This hearty soup is packed with all kinds of vegetables and to save time mostly frozen or precooked to get that dinner on the table in no time.

Of course, you can use all fresh not canned when in the season but this is great alternative for the hurried cooks out there.

Low calorie, healthy, and lots of nutrition with using escarole for vitamin A.

You could substitute swiss chard, spinach, or kale for the escarole if you can't find it.

There are plenty of substitutions below for changing your vegetarian recipe with any vegetables you prefer.

Again if you have the time, everything that goes in the pot would have to simmer a lot longer.

You could also put everything in a slow cooker for 6 to 8 hours on high if you would like all fresh vegetables, just make sure you get all that flavor in there!

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Homemade White Chocolate Pumpkin Bars

When we were growing up mom would buy a pumpkin every year for me. I knew that when my pumpkin was done being cute and part of the Halloween scene it would get cooked into something special. Of course the usual was a pie. Here is what she did with the puree, well one of the the things. These are not too sweet, just right! These are so easy!

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Baked Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins

Here is a potato side dish that goes with any meal you serve Baked Parmesan Crusted Potatoes.

Crispy on top, soft inside, and delicious bursting with a cheesy crunchy topping.

Every time I make these, it's never enough they are so addicting it's like eating potato chips they're gone in a New York minute.

If you're a big fan like we are then this Italian-style Parmesan-crusted potato will be a nice addition to your recipe collection.

Any way you cube, slice, or even leave halved with or without the skins these are delicious.

We also like to use a salt seasoning you may want to try our homemade seasoning salt made from scratch!

Just follow our simple directions below and the recipe can easily be doubled to make as many potatoes you like for your size family.

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Easy Apple Crisp

What better way to kick off fall than with an old-fashioned taste using apples, cinnamon, and oats baked into a fabulous crisp that makes everyone's mouth water from the aroma?

This brings back such fantastic childhood memories since this vintage 1924 recipe has been around for so long just about everyone's mom in the 1960s made this when I was growing up.

Our recipe is easier and has such a classic basic flavor, and you can actually tweak it by adding more or fewer spices.

Of course, if you're not a fan of apples, we've also tried blueberry, bing cherries, raspberries, and even some mango as an addition you can check below for some other suggestions.

We use simple pantry ingredients that will have this delicious crisp on your tables in around 55 minutes.

Don't forget to add a scoop of your favorite ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream as a garnish to finish off this bowl of comforting dessert.

If you're a big apple fan you may also like to try our Baked Apple Cider Donuts, and our Homemade Apple Cider those are two other favorite fall treats.

Scroll down to the recipe card to print off this easy homemade "APPLE CRISP" recipe.

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Semi Homemade Red Velvet Cake

An interesting tasting cake, a soft flavor of chocolate with a deep red color cake.



Perfect for those who don't want a great tasting cake without taking all the time to make it.



If you like easy you came to the right spot, this is it.



Sometimes when you're in a hurry you need a quick fix, this will certainly not disappoint you.



For those of you that dislike using cake mixes, then try my homemade scratch version below.



I enjoyed the frosting how it complimented this cake and flavors.



I love semi-homemade this one is a perfect blend of flavors!



Scroll down to the printable recipe card for the cake mix version, or use my all made from scratch recipe for Homemade Red Velvet Cake.

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Baked Italian Toast With Banana Recipe

This is a perfect brunch or delightful breakfast. The family loves this recipe and it's a great way to get rid of over ripe bananas and lots of milk about to expire!

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Zucchini Tips Tricks and Recipes

Whenever you get a great deal on zucchini or any fresh vegetable like tomatoes, we always want to make the most of it when it comes to food!


Don't be afraid to overbuy these wonderful versatile vegetables, you can use them all year long!


I have lots of ideal recipes for you using zucchini all different ways!


Shredded for fritters, or bread, cubed for toppings and stews, keep sliced in half for stuffing, zucchini is so versatile, I even make a zucchini pizza crust with it!


Here are some great tips to store zucchini and many ways to use it in recipes from sweet to savory.


Just a little prep and you're on your way to a great winter of amazing recipes to try to see below!


I love the ease of preparation to use this anytime I want all through the year!

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Beer Roasted Paprika Chicken

Here is a great marinade for this beer-roasted paprika chicken.

This will keep the roasted bird will be still moist inside but tender yet crisp outside.

Great as a main meal and perfect if there are any leftovers for all kinds of salads.

This even tastes great cold in a sandwich! There is also another bonus recipe for chicken pieces without beer and baked to perfection.

Scroll down to the recipe card for these yummy roasted chicken recipes.

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Blackberry Pie Recipe

The best Blackberry Pie ever.

No kidding I have such fond memories of this pie as a child and always made it during the season in memory of my mom.

Delicious old fashioned pie crust, loads of blackberries, spiced with a little lemon, cinnamon thickened with cornstarch, and a good old-fashioned recipe.

Of course the recipe continues to be adapted through time, some folks rather use flour or add tapioca but this recipe is just the way we like it and mom never changed her mind although we tried using it a few times and always go back to using the cornstarch.

If you would like this all homemade we included her pie crust recipe as well below in our printable recipe card.

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Baked Parmesan Crusted Red Snapper

This 15-minute seafood dinner recipe is made with a garlicky Parmesan-Crusted Red Snapper baked, to a flaky perfection crispy topping.

Red Snapper is excellent since it's terrific grilled, air fried, pan fried, broiled fillet, and a very easy recipe.

Its lightly sweet flavor goes well with almost any kinds of seasoning from Italian herb to Cajun spice you can try some of our seasoning mixes for a nice change.

This recipe cooks up easily with the simplicity we use in flavors and bakes up quickly even on a hurried busy weeknight.

We even love Red Snapper baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese Parmesano style which is a terrific alternative after breaded and baked.

This recipe will make your mouth water while it bakes, with the aroma of fresh garlic as one of the ingredients .

Scroll through our tips and cooking methods and print off this delicious recipe!

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German Chocolate Cake Mix Recipe

The name German chocolate cake is a little deceiving as it is not actually a German dessert and traditionally the cake is a lighter-colored cake with a mild chocolate taste and the entire cake is usually covered in coconut pecan frosting.


Coconut has always been a favorite of mine with a combination of chocolate and pecans, it's totally scrumptious.


The only difference here will be this isn't made from scratch, I used a mix, and being a full-time manager I am away from home so much I wanted my favorite cake fast and easy.


You may also like to try our German Chocolate Coconut Bars (really a brownie topped with this yummy gooey frosting!) also totally divine!


I couldn't scrimp or cut corners on my favorite part, the decadent German coconut pecan frosting, but it takes just a few minutes to make and so worth it!


Scroll down to our printable recipe card for this doctored cake mix German Chocolate delicious cake!

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Eggplant Hummus

This is the perfect party dip for any hummus lover with a combination of chickpeas and roasted eggplant it's a winning combination of flavors!


Just when you think you have had the best hummus ever eggplant roasted with lemon, garlic, and a little cumin, this dip is pureed bowl of pure heaven.


We also have made this a hot appetizer by adding some toasted breadcrumbs on top and Parmesan cheese so don't miss some of the alternative suggestions below.


This dip is great hot or cold and perfect for entertaining or as an appetizer before a big holiday dinner.


If you never tried a hot hummus dip before you're in for a real treat and I have several suggestions for making this with a delicious topping below.


From vegetables to delicious Tuscan Garlic Bread and any kinds of crackers, this is sure to be a big hit anytime you make it.


We also love some additions that I will give you the suggestions to try.


Dips are always the best foods for game days and holidays and we love making them.


You may also like our BLT Dip, Buffalo Potato Dip,  Tuscan Bean Dip, and Artichoke Spinach Dip, all family favorites here.


This is so quick and simple to make and a perfect addition to your dip recipe collection.


Just scroll down to my printable recipe card for this easy recipe.

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Slow Cooker Cheesecake

This is the best slow cooker cheesecake you could ever ask for.


I love my baked cheesecake recipe, but this one is so darn easy to make!


Slow-cooked, creamy, smooth, a slice of decadent dessert in just 2 hours!


I still can't believe the amazing results from a slow cooker! This cheesecake is so moist and delicious,.


It's so easy anyone can make it.


Set it and forget it! I love recipes like this one.


I have made this cheesecake in any shape slow cooker/crockpot and now even the instant pot.


This is perfect for the summer months when you don't want to heat up the house.


Making a slow cooker dessert is fun and certainly a showstopper.


Easy removal, toppings of your choice and a perfect decadent picnic and barbeque treat!


Don't miss trying this fabulous creamy cheesecake, it will surprise everyone how it was cooked and taste coming from a slow cooker!

Scroll down and print out this recipe, it's a full-proof hit for anyone that loves cheesecake!

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Harvey Wallbanger Cake

This is an old 1970s recipe using a cake mix, orange liqueur, vodka, and orange juice (you may remember the unique name) called Harvey Wallbanger Cake.

I love doctored cake mix recipes and when in a hurry to bring a cake to a dinner party, potluck, or just because the cake is outstanding in flavors, this "Adult cake" is my first pick and always a big hit.

The recipe is super easy to make all in an old-fashioned bundt pan, then drizzling with a thin icing or just powdered sugar on top is fine also.

Our doctored yellow cake mix bakes perfectly in just about any kind of pan so no worries if you don't have a bundt pan, but that is the original old-school style.

Add a few orange slices on top and orange zest and you'll have a pretty cake to bring to your next event or party you're hosting.

We love making easy cakes with a cake mix and fooling everyone it's not from scratch.

I have made delicious Sour Cream Coffee Cupcakes using a cake mix, cookies, and even a Scrumptious Banana Cake Mix Cake that all taste like they were from scratch!

We even love using cookie mixes for great chocolate chip cheesecake bars!

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for this delicious easy doctored cake mix recipe!

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Hot Capicola Mushroom Provolone Frittata Recipe

A delicious frittata filled with mozzarella, hot capicola, and mushrooms. Of course, you can put anything you want in it.
I love roasted peppers in mine.

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Gourmet Mozzarella in Carrozza

Gourmet Mozzarella in the Carrozza sandwich is stuffed with roasted chicken, sauteed spinach, and sliced vine ripe tomatoes dipped in egg similar to French toast, and fried in olive oil!

After having the classic style traditional Mozzarella in Carrozza deep-fried sandwich I was hooked after my first bite, then we started experimenting will other fillings.

This sandwich-style Italian grilled cheese is over-the-top gourmet with the addition of meats and vegetables we love.

We took a simple classic and turned into into a whole meal bursting with two kinds of cheese mozzarella and provolone and any grilled cheese lover will be in awe of these wonderful flavors.

This stuffed sandwich is easy to make and great served as an appetizer cut into four pieces to tease all your guests on what a fantastic gourmet fun finger food this can become.

Check out our list of additional substitutions for fillings you may also like to try with this fried mozzarella Italian sandwich below.

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Mom's Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

One of the pies I really loved warm or cold is Dutch Apple Pie.

I just love the soft but slightly crunchy topping on the apples it reminds me of cobblers more than pie.

Either way with a scoop of ice cream you got one heck of a pie alamode.

Mom uses to make this with a graham cracker crust and by brushing egg yolk on the bottom so it wouldn't get soggy from the apples but through the years I adapted this one as I prefer regular homemade pie crust.

You can do either one.

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Homemade Sour Cream Recipe

I have never in a million years would have dreamed how fast and easy it is making homemade sour cream!


During the holiday I always buy lots of heavy cream for pies and baking.


Since I didn't use it all, it just happens to be one of the ingredients to make sour cream homemade!


Simple easy and done in no time at all!


Well check this out and maybe next time you have some leftover heavy cream you will know just what to do with it next time.

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Pork Tenderloin with Apple Stuffing

This pork tenderloin with apple stuffing is a slow-cooked to perfection pork roast with an apple stuffing.


This was better than I ever imagined.


Easy and I felt this was a gourmet meal I was proud to serve to my family and friends!


Since I had a college graduation party dinner, this was the perfect meal to serve.


Everyone was impressed and loved it and I love easy recipes like this one, you may remember my Italian Stuffed Chicken Breast .


Scroll down to the recipe card for a printable copy.

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Spaghetti Pie

This is a totally delicious Spaghetti Pie casserole that the kids and adults just loved who cares what shape you make it in.


Personally a pie plate isn't deep enough to get the full experience of Spaghetti Pie so I use a casserole dish and savor the deep dish flavors of this great all in one meal!


It's an American version sometimes referred to as poor man's lasagna.


All in all, it's one of the tastiest and tallest casseroles I have ever made and usually done in a springform pan, but since I didn't have one, my casserole vessel did the trick.


I love the fact that it's packed with delicious cheeses and amazing Italian sauce.


Just be sure to make two because this spin on the classic spaghetti taste more like lasagna and a fun spin on spaghetti plus it can be any shape and cut like a pie!


Homemade Marinara or store-bought sauce will be a compliment in flavor to this casserole on your tables.


Scroll down to the printable recipe card to print off this kid-approved recipe!

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Zucchini Spaghetti Recipe

A light olive oil white sauce with delicious grated cheese makes this the perfect alternative for pasta lovers. If you are watching your calorie intake this one is 60 calories for 2 small grated zucchini and the taste is just perfect! This is an easy meal or side dish to make when you are in a hurry. 

Zucchini Spaghetti Recipe

2 zucchini peeled and shredded in long strands (I used a long hand held grater to make it. I actually tried the plastic one that is used to make zucchini spaghetti and it was more work!)

2 cloves minced fresh garlic

salt, pepper to taste

cayenne pepper just a dash

2 to 3 tablespoon wide shredded Parmesan grated cheese 

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 chopped fresh basil leaf

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided

optional: 2 tablespoon white wine

Place the zucchini shreds in a microwave bowl with water to cover or use a small saucepan for top of stove. Bring to boil.  Cook around 10 to 12 minutes adding a pinch of salt to the water. Check for softness.  Drain.

Saute garlic in oil for 2 minutes in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add all the spices, herbs (and wine if using) then the zucchini until blended. Mix in the cheese as much as you like. Add one or two more tablespoon of olive oil, stir.  Serve immediately.

Option: You can add fresh tomato sauce on top of the zucchini then top with more cheese,  this was a white sauce version.

Another option is to add boiled cooked shrimps on top.

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Make Your Own Brown Sugar Recipe

How many times you want to make that recipe and out of brown sugar? Well here is the simple solution. You just need two ingredients. Mix in a bowl, store in an airtight container!

To keep it soft add an apple slice or piece of bread to the container, it's amazing that neither gets moldy! If you prefer to use a terra cotta clay disk, its around $7.00 at a baking shop. That will do the trick on preserving the brown sugar from getting hard as a rock just add it to the container.

Make Your Own Brown Sugar Recipe

Light Brown
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup white sugar

Dark Brown
3 tablespoons molasses
1 cup white sugar

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Butterscotch Pudding Cake

The best of both worlds is this butterscotch cake when baked all in one pan, makes its own magic butterscotch pudding sauce!

This cake has a butterscotch cake layer and as it bakes and when you scoop out the cake it has a butterscotch warm saucy pudding  that oozes out from the bottom.

It's just an amazing all-in-one cake dessert that any butterscotch lover will flip over.

With easy pantry ingredients, you can make this quickly any weeknight, just be prepared for it to be the most memorable dessert you've ever made, it's a conversation piece for sure on "how does it do that!"

Not to be compared to the magic cake recipes that make a built-in custard, this is much more like a thin pudding sauce, it's just amazing how it bakes like that and so easy.

As a child, mom made this for dad he was the butterscotch lover but we all became fans quickly, this is an old vintage recipe that through the generations, it remains a favorite.

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Self Rising Flour Recipe

Self Rising flour homemade is super easy and can be used in place of any recipe that calls for flour, salt, and baking powder it's all premade for your recipe using this premixed version.

To substitute self-rising for all-purpose flour, most of the recipes that call for this are biscuits, pancakes and cornbreads (quick style breads).

Self-rising flour is a type of flour that includes leavening agents, that enhance your baked goods so no additional leavening agents needs to be added.

Do not use self-rising flour if yourmaking yeast-raised bread.

Self-rising flour does not contain baking soda so if you are using self-rising flour and the recipe calls for baking soda be sure to add it

As a general rule, you probably do not want to use self-rising flour if there is only baking soda in the recipe and not baking powder, however the flour in pancakes with the addition of baking soda comes out perfectly see recipe below.

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Cake Flour Recipe DIY

You don't have to buy a box of cake flour for your recipes, this is a super simple easy way to make it just 3 ingredients, sift, and viola it's done.


Why pay for something that takes a few minutes to do right in your own kitchen and it's ready whenever your recipe needs cake flour to make fresh!


Cake flour has 8-9% protein, making it the weakest flour on the shelf, and it bakes up into meltingly tender cake layers so sifting this with a hand sifter is the key to making it soft as silk.

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Homemade Italian Almond Paste Recipe

Almond paste is easier than you think to make.


It's so expensive to buy and we usually wait until the Christmas and Easter holidays to even bake with almond paste.


Now making it at home all homemade, it's so economical, we can make our favorite pastries all year long.


If you haven't tried making it before you will just need a few things before we get started.


A candy thermometer is a must-have to make it right.


Remember to use whole blanched almonds as the skins will make it bitter.


Nothing but the best ingredients.


This recipe makes 3 pounds and well worth the time it takes and if you can't use it all at once, don't worry, it freezes well for 1 year tightly wrapped!


Makes sure you have airtight containers available for storing.


If you need some ideas for using Almond paste, you can mold it into shapes for decorating cakes, it's great in cookies, pies, pastries and perfect for that holiday baking.


Scroll down to print off this easy recipe.

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Homemade Lemon Extract Recipe

Pure lemon extract is made from the essential oil of fresh lemons combined with alcohol as a preservative.

It's extremely potent, so a little goes a long way to be used in cakes, cookies and anything else when a recipe calls for lemon extract in it.

Our easy homemade lemon extract can be used to add lemon flavors to baked foods and other desserts, such as breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, pies, frostings, glazes, custards, sorbet, sauces, yogurt, and mousse.

Ingredients You Will Need to Make Lemon Extract

1. vodka
2. lemons

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Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Homemade Lemon Extract Recipe

This is a recipe on how to make homemade lemon extract to use in cakes, cookies or whenever a recipe calls for lemon extract

Prep time: 4 MinCook time: 7 MinTotal time: 11 Min

Ingredients

• 1 cup vodka
• 6 whole lemons peeled and washed and peel with no white part of the rind

Instructions

1. Slice up the rind in string form and add to the vodka place into a medium size saucepan.
2. Heat to boiling then cool and add to a glass jar.
3. Store for 4 weeks in a dark cupboard area.
4. Shake occasionally.
5. Use without rind in it by straining it into a clean glass-covered jar.
6. Store it in the refrigerator or dark cabinet area.
7. Use as needed in cakes, cookies, and other recipes calling for lemon extract.

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Homemade Baking Powder Recipe

Did you know the kind of baking powder you buy in the store has aluminum in it and if you have a sensitivity to it then it is something you should be eliminating right ? Well this is not hard to put together. I leave mine in a glass jar and keep it on hand by making only 1/2 cup at a time. Happy baking!

Homemade Baking Powder Recipe
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons baking soda
4 tablespoons cream of tarter
Mix together and store in an airtight jar or in airtight plastic container.

Don't forget to do the test on it when you keep it a long period of time or better yet date it!
TEST TIP:  If you need to check and see if your powder is still actively working at maximum capacity do this: add a half teaspoon to 1/2 cup hot water and if it bubbles it's still active. 

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Just Add Water Baked Pancake Mix Recipe

I don't like standing over a hot stove especially in summer. These can be the perfect solution for your camping needs as well. The mix is easy to put together, lasts around a year I keep mine in the refrigerator but you can store in the pantry. I make four good size pie tins baked out of this mix or for each batch mixed around 8 pancakes. Then by adding fruit to the top with some cinnamon, sugar and butter you have the perfect baked pancake in the oven or grill! Of course cooked meats can be added to for the complete breakfast.
Note: for those of you wanting to really cut time just buy the complete mixes at the supermarket. Follow package instructions making the batter a little thinner with adding 3 tablespoons more water than recipe calls for. Proceed to bake and use topping suggestions with instructions below.

Just Add Water Baked Pancake Mix Recipe

2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups cake flour
1 cup powdered milk
3/4 cup instant malted milk powder
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup butter powder
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons egg powder
3/4 cup buttermilk powder

Garnish suggestions:

Sliced fresh apples, blueberries, sliced peaches or pitted sliced cherries
cinnamon
sugar
butter
Mix all dry ingredients into a large container or use a freezer ziplock bag and shake all together.

Topping:
maple syrup
Cooked pork sausages, bacon or ham slices

Disposable pie tins
Cooking spray

When ready to make your pancake add 2 1/4 cups dry mix with around 3/4 cup water or more I like it thinner batter. Depending on the altitudes you may need a little more water. 

Pour into greased pie tins. Top with fruit if using then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, dot with butter.

Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees until browned on top around 20 minutes.

If using the outdoor grill,  place tin and batter on low heat with the grill cover down for 10 to 15 minutes. 

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Bourbon Barbecue Glaze for All Meats

Whether you are using ham steaks, a spiral ham, pork chops, or even salmon, this is a great barbecue sauce that glistens with sweetness.

Grilled, baked pan-fried, or air-fried it's the perfect sweetness of sauce with a great flavor or bourbon.

This sauce is also super tasty on grilled chicken, ribs, burgers, and even hot dogs, so don't want to try this at your next outdoor grilling get-together!

It's so easy to make and the perfect addition to any party you're hosting or want a different basting sauce to cook with.

This basting sauce takes 5 minutes to make and is one of the tastiest and brings any plain piece of meat to a whole other level of yumminess.

Just scroll down to the printable recipe card and let's get cooking something different and exciting for your next holiday or barbecue.

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Shrimp Quesadilla

Calling all shrimp lovers! If you're a seafood lover or quesadilla lover then these shrimp quesadillas are a must-try.

We’ve made them countless times as appetizers or turned these into a whole meal with delicious side dishes like rice,  taco salad with refried beans, or all kinds of salad toppings.

They’re super quick and easy to make, packed with flavor, and if you're not a seafood lover, then turn these shrimp quesadillas into meat lovers' dream meal with super loaded with melty cheese.

Quick and simple enough for any weekday, ANY filled quesadillas will be any adult or kid's new favorite meal, after all, it's loaded with melted cheese, so what can be better?

If you have ever wondered how to make quesadillas then no worries, this will give you all the information needed to make it bold and chuck-filled or plain and simple because you can make it without meat, seafood, and just cheese!

We will teach you exactly how to create a simple quesadilla recipe in no time tailored to your family's taste buds.

Did I mention how quesadillas are incredibly versatile and easy to make with very basic ingredients you'll need?

Perfect for a Cinco de Mayo party, and any other occasion in minutes just scroll down to our printable recipe card to get started.

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