Sparkling Shirley Temple Ice Cream Float

A refreshing and fun twist on the classic Shirley Temple, perfect for any occasion! Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups lemon-lime soda (such as 7UP or Sprite), chilled1 cup ginger ale, chilled2 tablespoons grenadine syrup4 scoops vanilla ice creamMaraschino cherries, for garnishLime slices, for garnishInstructions: In a large glass or float, combine the lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, … Read more

Seafood Gumbo so good that you’ll wonder why you never tried it in the first place!

Seafood gumbo….because it’s cold outsideGumbo season Ingredients:1 c. flour1 c. oil2 bay leaves1 tsp. gumbo file Cajun seasoning Garlic powder Onion powder 1 small chopped onion 1 small chopped bell pepper 2 stalks chopped celery 2 Tbsp minced garlic 2 -3 quarts water or seafood stock 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp 1 pint FRESH oysters … Read more

Chocolate raspberry lava cupcakes

Ingredients :1 cup of all-purpose flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder3/4 teaspoon of baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup of sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon of vanilla extract1/2 cup of buttermilk1/2 cup of boiling water1/2 cup raspberry preservesFresh raspberries for garnishFor the raspberry buttercream:1 cup unsalted butter, softened3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar1/4 cup … Read more

Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutesYield: 8 servingsDiet: VegetarianIngredients:1 cup ketchup1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar barbecue sauce2 lbs lean ground beef30 Ritz Crackers2 oz Lipton onion soup mix2 eggs3 cups macaroni noodles2 cups milk10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup1 tsp salt1 tsp pepper1 tbsp garlic powder1 tbsp onion powder4 cups shredded … Read more

Luscious Chocolate Caramel Coffee Cake

Ingredients:1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp baking powder½ tsp baking soda½ tsp salt1 cup buttermilk½ cup vegetable oil2 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water1 cup chocolate chips½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). … Read more

Refreshing Orange Creamsicle Freezer Pie

Ingredients:For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter, meltedFor the Filling: 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juiceZest of 1 orange2 cups heavy cream, coldOrange food coloring (optional)For Garnish (optional): Whipped creamOrange slicesOrange zestInstructions:Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker … Read more

Refreshing No-Bake Pineapple Mousse Cheesecake

Ingredients:2 cups crushed graham crackers1/2 cup melted butter1/4 cup granulated sugar2 cups cream cheese, softened1 cup powdered sugar2 cups pineapple chunks, drained1 cup heavy cream1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 packet gelatin1/4 cup cold waterPineapple slices for garnishDirections:In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a … Read more

Irresistble Peach Cobbler Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup brown sugar2 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced2 tbsp cinnamon sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large bowl, cream together … Read more

Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Muffins

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup finely grated carrots1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)8 oz cream cheese, softened1/2 cup powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla … Read more