This is a moist chocolate cake with a hint of cinnamon. This recipe will make a large one layer cake or a two layer quarter sheet cake. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup margarine, softened 1/2 cup […] More
As a babysitter, I always look for quick, easy, healthy, and delicious recipes. Here is a great one! Ingredients 2 mangos – peeled, seeded, and sliced 2 bananas 2 cups vanilla yogurt 2 cups milk Directions Blend mangos, banana, vanilla yogurt, and milk in a blender until smooth. More
For a new twist on lasagna, try this delicious version. I use ham, but you could also use smoked turkey. I serve this with a salad. Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce 1 cup milk 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced lengthwise about 1/8 inch thick 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt […] More
A quick and simple grilled pork chop that everyone will love featuring a simple and easy glaze. Ingredients 1/2 cup ketchup 2 2/3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 6 (4 ounce) (1-inch thick) pork chops Directions Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Whisk ketchup, honey, […] More
Crusty garlic bread and a nice light Chianti wine complement this meal very well. Ingredients 4 Cornish game hens salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon, quartered 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 3 tablespoons olive oil 24 cloves garlic 1/3 cup white wine 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish Directions Preheat […] More
This is a really simple, yet very tasty cake. You can use rice flour or something other than wheat. You can also add chocolate chips and, or nuts. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon […] More
Not your everyday chicken dish! Stuffed with Cheddar and cream cheeses, then drenched with a garlic-lemon-butter sauce, your friends and family will be begging you to make this recipe – believe me, I know! Ingredients oil, for greasing pan 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch […] More
We’re turning s’mores into the perfect Father’s Day-inspired dessert. Your father will associate this pie with so many things men love: building fires, carving pointy sticks, scaring things, and so forth. This has the classic three layers of the s’more: the graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham cracker […] More
This tangy, creamy dip tastes just like Buffalo chicken wings. It’s best served hot with crackers and celery sticks. Everyone loves the results! Ingredients 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup Ranch dressing 3/4 cup pepper sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot(R)) 1 1/2 cups shredded […] More
A simple yet creative chicken meal mimics the popular Italian appetizer ‘bruschetta’ for a delicious entree reminiscent of romantic Italian evenings. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed 1 teaspoon salt 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 (6 ounce) box chicken-flavored […] More
A delicious smoothie! Ingredients 1 small banana 1/2 cup blackberries 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 (6 ounce) container vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 4 ice cubes Directions Place banana, blackberries, raspberries, yogurt, honey, and ice cubes into a blender. Blend until smooth. More
Very easy to make, and kids will love it! Ingredients 8 ounces rotini pasta 1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion, diced 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly […] More