Creamy & Comforting Almond Cake
Betty Crocker Cake Mix { Extra Moist}
Mix Ingredients in Bowl
Add 3-4 tbsp of Almond Extract to dry ingredients
Add 2 tbsp Vanilla Extract to dry ingredients
Pour into two round baking pans
Bake 350 until slighting under cooked
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( Other Ingredients)
2 containers Vanilla Frosting ( Whipped or your Choice}
1 can Almond Pastry filling
{Step 1}
*Stack first layer of Cake. Spread the Almond Pastry filling on first ,using the whole can.
{Step 2}
Attach second layer of cake. Then begin to frost top layer.
*Make sure the Cake is completely cool, if it's not the cake will slide & the frosting will slide off the cake! Also don't worry about any 'cracks' you'll be frosting over them ,just make sure the pieces are intact .
{Step 3}
Add Almond pieces & garnish!
Side Note: I paired a small slice with some 1/2 the fat Vanilla Churned Ice Cream per my hubbies request. Balances the richness & was quite refreshing!
Indoor BBQ!
{Fresh Green Beans}
Large pan with a lid for Fresh Green Beans
Spices- Onion Flakes,Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper & Garlic Powder
Half a stick of butter for a Large bag of Greens
Use a dash of Olive Oil
**Wash Green Beans in luke warm water & strain. Add to warm pan with melted Butter & Olive Oil. Make sure the beans have enough room to evenly spread out! After they become warm & coated in the Butter & Olive Oil, add spices. I use about a Tbsp of each ingredient except Salt & Red Pepper, in which I use a few pinches. You can adjust to your taste!! Cook on Low-Medium with lid on ,or until beans become soft,but not mushy.
Note: I also used 4 small red peppers for color mixed in with the Green Beans.
{Yellow Skin Mashed Potatoes}
1 Bag Small Golden Potatoes { Found where the fresh spices & salads are}
Boil on Medium-High for 20 minutes
Drain & Leave Skin intact !
Add Half of Cup Chicken Stock
4-6 Tbsp Butter
Salt { 4 dashes}
Pepper
Splash of Milk
Mash & keep Warm!
{Honey BBQ Chicken}
3 Boneless Breast
Cut into Squares or Strips or leave full
Add to a warm pan
Add Half Cup Honey
1 Cup of BBQ Sauce of choice
Add Salt & good amount of Pepper
Pinch of Garlic{ or any other spice}
Mix together in pan, or you could do this in a separate mixing bowl
Cook in pan on Medium -High until Chicken is coated & Sauce is thick
Enjoy!!!
Note: I used Open Pit Sauce !
Note: I added a big ole fresh pitcher of Kool-Aid not only for the ambiance & fun ,but who doesn't like some cold Kool-Aid with some BBQ { He-He} !
Fresh Veggie Pizza
1 Puff Pastry
1 Bundle of fresh Asparagus
1 large Tomato
Olive Oil
Spray Nonstick Butter
Salt & Pepper/Italian spices
1 large bag Mozzarella Cheese
Get a large cookie or pizza sheet & stretch puff pastry out { Spray sheet with non-stick butter first}. Wash Tomato & Asparagus - cut to fit half & half on sheet. After the puff pastry is stretched on baking sheet add half asparagus to one side & tomato slices to the other. Drizzle both sides with olive oil enough to give some color. Take Salt/Pepper { I used onion flakes & garlic flakes too} & sprinkle over both sides generously. After you do that add the mozzarella cheese. Bake on 375 for 10-15 minutes. Pair with a glass of wine & there you have it a simple & semi healthy homemade dinner .
Enjoy!!
{Before Cheese}
Note: I used Skim Low Fat Cheese & I baked mine a bit longer { Husbands likes his well done}.
Stuffed Mozzarella Peppers
1 Bag small assorted Peppers
1 can Spray Butter
Salt & Pepper
Olive Oil
1 12Pack Skim String Cheese
Wash the peppers in a large bowl under warm water. Spread the peppers out over a large area. Use a knife to slit the peppers { not all the way} ,and open up the pepper half way. After you have done this with the whole bag,using spray butter spray peppers heavily{ & pan} & squirt with olive oil. Let them sit for about 10 minutes. While they are sitting and soaking in the olive oil & spray butter open the string cheese & align in a roll & cut in three pieces. Take the little pieces of string cheese & stuff in the peppers. After you have done this -spray peppers again & olive oil if you think they need more. Then right before you're done sprinkle heavily with salt & pepper or to your taste. Place in oven at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until the peppers are soft & cheese is still formed, but melted down soft. Let the peppers sit for few a minutes & enjoy these sweet & healthy little buggers.
Cinnabon Casserole Dish
3-4 cans of Cinnabon Rolls. {Original}
2 cups Heavy Cream
1cup Maple Syrup
1 small package chopped Pecans
1 small package Almonds
1 tsp Sugar
2Tblsp Cinnamon or more
4 Eggs
4 tbsp Almond Extract
3 tsp Vanilla Extract
Pop open cans of cinnabons. Spray pan with butter{ or melt 3 tbsp}. Pull apart and place in glass 13 inch baking pan. Combine all liquid ingredients ,except maple syrup & icing from cinnabon roll packages. After you pour liquid mix all over buns, sprinkle nuts over. Place in oven for 15-20 minutes on 325-350. Take out & garnish with frosting & maple syrup. Pour yourself a glass of cold milk & ENJOY!
Holiday OR Monthly Cleanse
Pitcher {1 Liter}
2 - 3 Tbsp of Cinnamon
2-3 Fresh warm Lemons
2-3 Cap fulls of Apple Cider Vinegar
4-5 Tbsp of Honey
Fill rest of Pitcher with cold water to store
Serve Warm or Hot.
Side Note: Cinnamon is a natural blood thinner. In large doses it can be harmful to the liver.I made a big pitcher & just keep it in the fridge. I usually drink the mix twice a day for about a week once a month. Do Not heat pitcher. Use a separate cup. Enjoy!!
Homemade {French Onion}
5 Large white onions diced.
2 Tbsp Salt
2 Tbsp Pepper
3 Bay Leafs
1 pinch Parsley
1 pinch Garlic Powder
1 pinch Basil
3 tbsp White dry Wine.
4 cups water.
1 bag seasoned croutons
2 Tbsp Butter
Top with a fresh Mozzarella or Provolone.
{ adjust salt & pepper to taste}
Start with the cups of water..add salt & other spices , then combine onions & butter & let simmer for 3 hrs or until onions are soft. Add croutons after scooping broth & onions in kettle dishes, garnish with cheese & bake for 15 mins with lid on.
Homemade{ Semi} Puff Pastry Artichoke/Spinach Pizza
1 can Puff Pastry or Pizza Dough.
2 cans soaked Artichokes Hearts
1 small can Spinach of choice, I used fresh.
Two bags Mozzarella Cheese.
Spread the dough on a baking sheet greased with a spray butter. Spray dough with a spray butter & add ingredients. Layer with cheese & bake @ 350 until desired crunchiness.I added some garlic & onion powder as well.
{Homemade Fall Spice Parfait
6 Layers}
1 Pie Crust crumbled up -1st layer.
2 cans Vanilla Pudding-2snd layer
1 can Pumpkin- 3rd layer
Second can Vanilla Pudding- 4th Layer
1 box Spice Cake cooked round- 5th layer
Cool Whip-6th layer
The only thing that is cooked in this parfait is the spice cake. You can really add just about any fall spice ingredients & layer them. I also topped mine with cinnamon.
Paige.Rose
