Pecan Praline Bars

Pecan Praline Bars ½ c. butter (no substitutes), room temperature ¼ t. salt 1 c. packed brown sugar 2 c. flour 2 ½ c. large pecan halves Prepare a 9 x 13 pan as follows: Cut a piece of aluminum foil large enough to...

Patriotic Desserts

STAR SPANGLED SHORTCAKE Puff pastry (can be found in boxes in the frozen foods section) 1 large can cherry pie filling 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup fresh blueberries Raspberries (optional)...

Homemade Ice Cream Tips

Basic Vanilla Ice Cream Custard 2 cups milk 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 eggs, beaten * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 cups cream Combine milk, sugar, and salt in heavy saucepan. Stirring frequently cook milk mixture...

Mini Fruit Tarts

Mini Fruit Tarts 1large box instant vanilla pudding 2 cups heavy whipping cream 6 prepared tart shells; these can be found by the graham cracker crumbs in the baking isle Fresh fruit; strawberries, blueberries, kiwi...

Baja Layered Chef Salad

Baja Layered Chef Salad 7 ½ cups Romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 red bell pepper, diced 7.5 oz can sliced black olives, drained 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips 4 hard-boiled eggs...

Shrimp, Tomato and Basil Pasta

Shrimp, Tomato and Basil Pasta 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed salt and pepper 6 teaspoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice 1 pint cherry or...

Pier 49’s Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Pier 49’s Chicken Parmesan Sandwich ½ cup southwest spiced chicken chopped 1/3 cup marinara sauce 2 T mozzarella cheese 3 tsp fancy shredded parmesan 1 sourdough hoagie bun Preheat oven to 400°. Place hoagie bun...

Oreo Cookie Bundt Cake

Oreo Cookie Bundt Cake 1 cup coarsely crushed Oreo cookies (about 12) 1/4 cup sugar 1 package (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese, softened 5 eggs, divided 1 package (18.25 oz) Devil’s Food cake mix 1 1/2 cups sour cream...

Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Salad – Basic Recipe 1 2lb bag of frozen cooked shrimp – medium size tails off 1/3 cup olive oil 1 t dry garlic combo powder Fresh dill – chopped approximately three sprigs Thaw and rinse shrimp...

Cherry Bars

Cherry Bars 1 yellow cake mix 1 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 1 21 ounce can cherry pie filling 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/4 cup brown sugar 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Depending on method of cooking...