PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

1/2 cup salted butter, 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter, 1 large egg, beaten,  1/2  cup sugar, 1/2  light brown sugar, packed, 1 T. cinnamon,  1 T. vanilla extract, 1 1/4 cup cake flour, 3/4 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. baking powder,  1/4 tsp. salt. Cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar,…

ASH WEDNESDAY

Today is Ash Wednesday.  Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.  Lent is observed with prayer, repentance, fasting, and ashes.  Lent observes Christ’s 40-day fast in the desert before the beginning of His ministry. COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP 1 lb. large shrimp with heads and shells, 1/4 tsp.  Cajun seasoning salt, 1/4 tsp. white pepper, 1/4…

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

1 (3 lb) fryer chicken, cut up, 1 (1 lb) bunch fresh broccoli, 1 (10oz.) can cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup mayonnaise,  1/4  cup sour cream, 1 T. fresh lemon juice, zest of the lemon, 3/4 cup Texas Toast crushed to bread crumbs, 2 1/2 T. salted butter, melted, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese,…

FRIED ONION RINGS

3 egg yolks, 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour, 1/2 tsp. baking sod, 1/2 tsp. sea salt, 1 3/4 cups low-fat buttermilk, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 4 large yellow onions, 3-4 inches in diameter, vegetable oil for frying Peel and cut the onions into 1/4-inch slices. Separate the onion slices into rings, and set aside….

DOES CHOCOLATE SAY LOVE?

Chocolate is frequently called the “love drug.”  Eating chocolate increases your pulse rate, resulting in a feeling of being in love.  Chocolate also makes you feel relaxed and happy. CHOCOLATE BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE ICING 1/2 cup cake flour, sifted, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 3 tablespoons butter flavored shortening, 1/2 cup raw sugar, 2 tablespoons…

GET READY TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE DAY

Are you ready to celebrate another day of love? Serve this waffle as a breakfast treat or a dessert for your Valentine. Use your imagination when you top off and decorate your waffle.  Lastly, serve with a long-stem red rose and a kiss! 1 (15.25 oz.) package chocolate cake mix,  1 tsp. sugar, 3 eggs,…

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY APPETIZERS

8-large eggs to the pot.  Add at least 3-inch of water over the top of the eggs.  Bring to a boil for approximately 5-7 minutes.  Remove from the heat and allow to rest for another 15-minutes. Now peel them. The basic8 eggs to the pot.  Add at least 3-inch of water over the top of…

SEAFOOD LASAGNA

1 pound lasagna noodles, 1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage, 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed, 2 (8 oz.) cans lump crab meat, ½ pound mussel meat, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped, 3 green onions, finely chopped, 2 eggs, beaten, 2 1/2 tablespoons…

LOADED BAKED POTATO SALAD

We are gona repurpose this loaded baked potato to a salad 8 strips of bacon, fried crispy and crumbled, 6-8 large russet potatoes, scrubbed well, 1 lb. ground beef1 T.  olive oil, 1 tsp. sea salt, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, sour cream green onions, ranch dressing. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Rub the potatoes with…

MISSISSIPPI SWISS STEAK

2 lbs. round steak, 2 tsp. seasoning salt, 1 tsp. black pepper, 1 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic, 1 cup self-rising flour, 1/4 cup garlic oil, 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes, 1 cup water, 1 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup white onions, chopped, 2 carrots, grated, and chopped, 1/4 cup green bell pepper, 1 stalk…