Bluebonnet Cafe Coconut Cream Pie

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Cup Sugar
• 3 Tbsp of Butter or Margarine
• 1/4 Cup Cornstarch
• 1-1/2 Tsp Vanilla
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 1 (3-1/2 oz.) Can Flaked Coconut
• 3 Cups Milk
• 4 Eggs, Separated
  Your favorite pie crust, baked in a 9-inch pan
  Your favorite whipped cream

DIRECTIONS:

Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Reserve egg whites for a meringue topping or discard.

Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk. Cook mixture over medium to low heat, stirring constantly. After mixture bubbles ups and thickens, cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Beat egg yolks slightly. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot mixture into yolks, being careful not to scramble the yolks. Return the egg mixture to saucepan; bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.

Add butter and vanilla; stir until butter is melted. Add the coconut and mix. Pour mixture into a baked 9-inch pie crust. Allow pie mixture to cool.

Root Beer Pot Roast

 

Ingredients:

• 1 (4 lb) eye of round roast (or another you prefer)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (12 ounce) bottles root beer ( not diet)
• 1 (12 ounce) bottles chili sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

Sprinkle roast evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Brown roast on all sides in hot oil in a large ovenproof Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion. Remove Dutch oven from heat.
Stir together remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, root beer, chili sauce and garlic until blended. Pour root beer mixture over roast mixture in Dutch oven.
Bake covered at 300 degrees for 3 hours or until tender.

VERY MOIST COCONUT SHEET CAKE

 

You’ll Need:

• 1 Duncan Hines white cake mix.
• 3 eggs.
• 1 cup of milk.
• ½ cup of vegetable oil.
• 1 small box of vanilla or almond pudding.
• 1 tsp of vanilla or almond extract.

How to:

In a bowl, mix all of the ingredients together and pour into a greased and floured 9×13 pan.

In a preheated oven to 350° bake for 32 to 35 minutes.

Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 sticks of butter, at room temperature
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 1 c. honey
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

Whip the butter so it’s nice and creamy.
This is where the room temperature part makes things easier)
Add the powdered sugar and mix it all in. Then add the honey and the cinnamon. Then whip it. Whip it good. (“Ba da ba da da. Crack that whip!”) Scrape the sides and whip it a little more.
Store the heavenly concoction in the fridge or leave it out at room temperature. It’s going to spread much easier at room temperature, but it’s up to you! Serve on rolls, toast, bagels, sweet potatoes, etc. Enjoy! And good luck not eating all of it!

Crock Pot Roast with Pinto Beans

 

Ingredients:

Roast:

• 2 lb. Pot Roast
• 2 Cups dry raw pinto beans
• 1 can of rotel or diced tomatoes
• 1 onion diced
• cumin (a dash or two)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 cup water

Burritos:

• large tortillas
• shredded cheese
• salsa
• sour cream

Directions :

In a crock-pot put 2 cups of raw pinto beans on bottom, mix in a can of rotel, then season beans with cumin, garlic powder, a little chili powder, and minced onion. Place roast on top and season the roast again same way. Add water to cover beans and about have of roast. (May need to add water as cooking) turn crock to high and cook until roast falls apart and beans are done. About 4 hours on high. I then switch to warm/low so all spices can simmer!! Shred roast apart and fill in tortilla with some beans. Add fillings as desired and serve warm. Great with rice on the side. Great the next day even for breakfast with a fried egg on top and a little salsa with a tortilla to soak up the juices. Enjoy.

Chicken Croquettes

 

Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 chopped onion
• 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
Divide the mixture into 8 portions and cook for about five minutes per side, until the outside is crispy and the cheese has melted.
Serve with reduced-fat sour cream (calories not included).

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 195.0
Total Fat: 8.8 g
Saturated Fat 4.1 g
Cholesterol: 113.8 mg
Sodium: 194.3 mg
Total Carbs: 3.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
Sugars 0.4 g
Protein: 24.4 g

ONLY 1 POINT JELLO PUDDING FLUFF – Don’t Eat Less, Eat Smart!

 

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
• 1 (1 ounce) package fat free instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 (.3 ounce) package sugar free orange Jello
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can mandarin oranges, undrained

How to make it:

In a large mixing bowl, beat together thawed Cool Whip, pudding mix and jello mix until smooth.
Fold in crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges and mix until combined.
Chill in refrigerator until serving.

Wet Chocolate Cake Recipe

 

Ingredients

For the cake

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 cup of all purpose flour (the cup size is 200 ml.)
• 4 tablespoons of milk
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 1 packet of vanilla powder (5 grams)
• 1 packet of baking powder (10 grams)
• 1 cup of cold milk (200 ml.)
• 1 packed of whipped cream powder (75 grams)
• 1 cup of cold milk

For the chocolate sauce

• 1 packet of chocolate sauce powder (128 grams)
• 2 cups of milk
• The cup size is 200 ml

Instructions

1- Prepare the wet chocolate cake mixture. Firstly, mix the eggs and sugar in a deep bowl by using a mixer until it gets foamy. Stir in the remaining ingredients for the cake and continue mixing for 3-4 minutes until creamy. Pour the cake mixture into a greased round pyrex.
2- Bake the cake in the preheated oven at 170°C for 25 or 30 minutes. Control the cake by a clean toothpick and take it out from the oven. Then pour the milk on it and leave it to absorb the milk and to get cool.
3- Prepare the topping. Mix the whipped cream and the milk until it gets smooth and foamy. Spread the whipped cream on the cake when the cake gets cool enough. Then place the cake in to the fridge until the chocolate sauce gets prepared.
4- Prepare the chocolate sauce. Cook the milk and the chocolate sauce powder in a pot by stirring until it gets thicken. Then leave it to cool but while it is getting cool, sometimes stir it.
5- When the sauce gets cool enough, pour the sauce on the whipped cream you spread on the cake before. If you want, serve it after you sprinkle some coconut on it.
6- If you want, you can make the wet chocolate cake the day before and save it in the fridge overnight.

APPLE PECAN CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1½ cups of cooking oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 3 cups of flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsps vanilla
• 3½ cups Granny Smith apples (approximately 3-4 apples), peeled and chopped
• 1 cup of chopped pecans

Caramel Glaze

• ¾ cups butter (1½ sticks)
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 325°
In a large mixing bowl, add oil, sugar and eggs, mix until nice and creamy.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to large bowl. Mix well.
Add vanilla, mix well.
Stir in apples and pecans.
Pour into generously greased and floured tube pan (you can use two loaf pans in place of a tube pan).
Bake at 325° for approximately 1 hour. Check using a tooth pick at about 50 minutes, and if it comes out clean, then your cake is done. If using the loaf pans, make sure to check it at about 50 minutes as well.
Making the glaze
In a small pan, melt butter over low heat.
Stir in brown sugar and milk.
Bring to a boil over low heat, then reduce to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Let boil for 10 minutes, continue stirring.
Remove from heat and add vanilla. Stir. Let cool.
Once caramel glaze has cooled a bit, pour over the top of cake.

Vinegar Pie

 

INGREDIENTS

• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 (9-inch) pie crust

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Beat eggs, vinegar, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until well combined and slightly thickened.
Pour batter into pie crust and bake for 25 minutes. Center should be set. Cool before serving.

Make-Ahead Salad Casserole

 

INGREDIENTS

Salad:

• 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 1 (8 oz.) package frozen peas, thawed and drained
• 1 cup Swiss cheese, cut into cubes
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup bacon bits

Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup miracle whip
• 1-2 tablespoons sugar
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, miracle whip and sugar, then season to taste with salt and black pepper.
To chop the iceberg lettuce, smash the stem of the lettuce on the counter to loosen it, then push it into the lettuce until it releases. Discard stem, then chop lettuce and place in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Add thawed and drained peas, diced Swiss cheese and green onions, then pour dressing over mixture. Toss together until everything is evenly coated.
Top with bacon bits, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap if serving later.

Crispy Roasted Potatoes

 

Ingredients

• 2 pounds baby red potatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 (1 oz.) package dry onion soup mix
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1-Preheat oven to 400º F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly grease foil with butter or non-stick spray.
2-Place potatoes in a large bowl and cover with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, then toss everything together to combine.
3-Sprinkle onion soup packet and fresh rosemary over potatoes and toss to combine.
4-Transfer potatoes to lined and greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes (or until crispy on both sides), flipping over halfway through baking.

5-Once potatoes are fork tender, remove from oven, serve hot and enjoy!

Strawberry Cheesecake Eclairs

 

Ingredients

ECLAIR SHELLS:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 large egg + 1 teaspoon water, for egg wash (optional)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

CHEESECAKE FILLING:

• 1 cup cold heavy cream
• 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

STRAWBERRY FILLING:

• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
• Garnish
• 8 strawberries, halved

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Line sheet pans with parchment paper.
Bring butter, sugar, salt, and 3/4 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Immediately remove from heat, and quickly stir in flour all at once. Return to heat and stir with a wooden spoon for 1 to 2 minutes, or until dough is smooth and forms a ball.
Transfer dough to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
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Add 3 eggs, 1 at a time, beating until mixture is smooth and glossy. Spoon dough into a pastry bag fitted with a 5/8-inch or medium sized plain tip. Pipe dough onto prepared pans into 4-inch strips about 1 1/2-inches wide. Smooth out peaks and round tops with a moistened finger. Brush tops of dough with egg wash, if using.
Bake at 425° for 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375° and bake 30 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Turn oven off; let shells stand in closed oven 10 minutes. Remove from baking sheets to wire racks, and cool completely.
Shells can be made 1 day ahead and stored, unfilled, in an airtight container at room temperature.
TO MAKE STRAWBERRY FILLING:
In a small saucepan, sprinkle 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin over 1/3 cup cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Stir in diced strawberries, sugar, and orange zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries are softened, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Can be made up to a few days ahead.

TO MAKE CHEESECAKE FILLING:
In a large mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
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In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Add cream cheese mixture to heavy cream and beat until incorporated. Can be made up to 1 day ahead.
TO ASSEMBLE ECLAIRS:
Cut off the top third of the eclair shell. Pipe cheesecake filling into the bottom of the shell. Spoon strawberry filling on top of cheesecake filling, and put the top of the shell on top. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Pipe remaining filling on top of each eclair, and garnish with strawberry halves. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Eclairs are best served within a few hours of assembling.

Millionaire Peach Salad

 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping
• 1 (3 oz.) package peach or orange jello
• 2 (14 oz.) cans sliced peaches in syrup, chopped (drained, but with 2 tablespoons reserved)
• 1 (8 oz.) container small curd cottage cheese
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

PREPARATION

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together for 3-5 minutes, or until fluffy and smooth.
Fold in frozen whipped topping, cottage cheese and dry jello mix, then add in chopped peaches and 2 tablespoons reserved peach syrup.
Stir in mini marshmallows, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 2 hours.
Before serving, stir in pecans, then transfer to serving bowls and enjoy

CHERRY BARS FOR A CROWD

 

Ingredients

• CHERRY BARS FOR A CROWD

For the Bars:

• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cans (21 oz.) cherry pie filling

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk

Steps

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a jelly roll pan (12×17) with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
In the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar, about 1-2 minutes. Add salt, eggs, and vanilla and almond flavorings and continue stirring until fully incorporated. Add flour and baking powder and mix until just combined. Reserve 1 3/4 cup of dough. Spread/Press remaining dough into the prepared baking pan. Top with cherry pie filling. Drop remaining batter in small pieces over the cherry filling.
Place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and place pan on a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled prepare the glaze. Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over the bars. Cut into 35 squares and serve.

Peanut Butter Cup Pie

 

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 60 Nilla Waffers
• 1/3 cup butter melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Ganache Layer

• 4 oz milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

For the Peanut Butter Cup Layer

• 9 full sized peanut butter cups

For the Peanut Butter Filling

• 2 TBSPs granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream cold
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Chocolate Drizzle
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
• Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
• 2 TBSPs granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 TBSPs unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
In a food processor , blend together the vanilla wafers. Then blend in the 1/3 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Press into a deep dish pie pan and bake for 10 minutes.
When you put the crust in the oven, put your metal mixing bowl (from a stand mixer) and metal whisk in the freezer for 15 minutes.
In a microwave safe measuring cup, combine the 4 oz of milk chocolate chips and the 1/2 cup heavy cream. Microwave at half power for a minute. Stir, and then microwave in 30 second intervals until it is fully combined and smooth. Pour into the bottom of the pie crust and cool in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
While the you are waiting for the chocolate and pie crust to cool, combine the 2 TBSPs sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 cup heavy cream in the frozen metal bowl and beat on medium until soft peaks begin to form. Then beat in the 1 cup peanut butter. Once that is combined, beat in the room temperature cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar, until fully combined.
Put 9 full sized peanut butter cups in the bottom of the pie crust on top of the cooled ganache. Top with the creamy peanut butter filling and spread it to the edges.
Melt the 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips and drizzle over the finished pie. You may not use all of the chocolate. Allow to firm up in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
Before serving, make the chocolate whipped cream frosting. Freeze your metal bowl and whisk for 15 minutes. Then add 2 TBSPs granulated and 1 cup cold heavy cream. Whisk until soft peaks begin to form. Then whisk in 2 TBSPs unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until combined. Put it into a piping bag and pipe around the edges of the pie.

TATER TOT SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lb hot breakfast sausage
• 1 (30-32oz) bag frozen tater tots
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink. Drain fat.
In a large bowl, toss together tater tots, cooked sausage and cheeses. Pour into a lightly greased 9×13-inch pan.
Whisk together eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and milk. Pour over tater tot mixture.
**Cover and refrigerate at this point if baking later.**

Bake uncovered for 60 – 70 minutes, or until eggs are set.

Salted Pretzel Caramel Brownies

 

Ingredients

• 1 box Betty Crocker fudge brownies (for 9×13 pan)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 c. water
• 2/3 c. vegetable oil
•  3 cups pretzels
• 1 jar caramel sauce
• coarse sea salt

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, or grease with cooking spray.
• Prepare brownie batter according to package instructions.
• Pour about 1/3 of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread until the bottom of the pan is evenly coated. Then add two even layers of pretzels, covering the entire surface. Carefully spoon the remaining brownie batter on top to cover the pretzels.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the brownies comes out clean. Remove and set on a cooling rack to cool.
• Spoon the caramel sauce onto the top of the brownies in an even layer. (If it is too thick, spoon the sauce into a small bowl first and microwave for 30 seconds to thin.) Sprinkle the caramel with a few pinches of sea salt.
• Serve warm, or let cool to room temperature then serve.

Stuffed Peppers

 

Ingredients

• 4 medium bell peppers
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup instant rice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 cup tomato sauce
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 can (8 ounce size) tomato sauce, divided use

Directions

Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the core and seeds. Place them cut sides up in a microwave-safe baking dish.

Combine the ground beef, rice, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, tomato sauce, egg, and half of can of tomato sauce. Mix well.

Divide the meat mixture among the bell pepper halves. Spoon the remaining tomato sauce over the tops.

Cover the baking dish with waxed paper and microwave on 50% power for 20 minutes or until the meat is cooked. Let stand, covered, for a few minutes before serving.

NO BAKE PAYDAY NUT SQUARES

 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups salted peanuts (no skins), divided
• 2 & 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups peanut butter chips
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• kosher salt or sea salt, optional

Instructions:

Place 1 & 1/2 cups peanuts in the bottom of an ungreased 11″x 7″ pan.
Melt butter and peanut butter chips in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth.
Remove from heat. Stir in condensed milk and marshmallows. Continue stirring until smooth and well-blended.
Pour peanut butter mixture over peanuts in pan. Sprinkle remaining 1 & 1/2 cups peanuts over top of peanut butter mixture. If saltier bars are desired, sprinkle lightly with salt.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Then, cut into bars. Bars can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
These can be made in a 9″x 13″ pan. Use another cup of peanuts, divided between the bottom of the pan and the top of the bars. The same amount of filling will work and give you slightly thinner bars.