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Lemon Marshmallow Bunny Cake (Easter)
By msippigrl
Simple yet impressive Easter cake that might just be too cute to eat!!
- 1 (15.25 oz) box lemon cake mix plus ingredients to prepare
- 2 (16 oz) containers lemon frosting
- 1 (16 oz) package large size white marshmallows
Apple Cinnamon Loaf
By msippigrl
Fresh apple and a brown sugar-cinnamon mixture are layered through a homemade vanilla batter
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, not packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick (1/2 c) salted butter, softened
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped small (about 1 1/2 cups)
Chocolate Covered Cherries
By msippigrl
None of that sickening sweet goo in the center of these! Just stemmed maraschino cherries dipped in dark chocolate
- Stemmed maraschino cherries, well drained on paper towels
- Dark chocolate melting wafers (I used Ghirardelli)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
Bloodshot Eyeballs Halloween Treats
By msippigrl
Peanut butter balls get a creepy makeover for Halloween! Peanut butter balls (or other candy or cookie balls...
- DECORATIONS:
- CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
- 1 (16-OUNCE) jar creamy peanut butter, about 1 1/2 cups, I used Reduce Fat Creamy Jif
- 1 stick salted butter, 1/2 cup
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal, slightly crushed
- White chocolate chips, white almond bark, or white candy melting wafers (I used the melting wafers)
- Brown M&M's candies
- Red tinted icing (I used confectioners sugar, dash salt, and enough water for somewhat thick consistency, then tinted it with liquid red food color to desired shade)
Easy Strawberry Slab Pie
By msippigrl
Place one of the pie crusts on top of another one, then roll out with a rolling pin a little larger than a 15x10 je...
- 2 (21 oz) cans of premium strawberry pie filling (I used Lucky Leaf)
- 2 packages store-bought pie crusts (refrigerated or frozen (thawed))
Mock Potato Salad (cauliflower)
By msippigrl
This stuff is really good! And, it's a low carb alternative to potato salad because there's NO potatoes in it
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery (about 2 ribs), finely diced
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise, or as needed
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- Paprika, for garnish
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Garlic Butter Pasta
By msippigrl
The lemon and garlic complement the shrimp perfectly in this tasty combination that is served over angel hair pasta
- GARLIC BUTTER PASTA:
- 12 to 16 ounces medium shrimp (without heads), peeled and deveined, tails intact (I used frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2-teaspoons)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
- Juice of half a lemon (about 2 1/2-tablespoons)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes (can use fresh)
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1/2 stick (4-tablespoons) salted butter
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving, optional
Taco Soup {Slow Cooker}
By msippigrl
Rinse and drain what needs to be, and chop the onion
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93/7)
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 (1 oz) packet dry Taco Bell taco seasoning mix
- 1 (1 oz) packet dry Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste (optional)
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Hunt's stewed or diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (16 oz) can Bush's chili beans, undrained
- 1 (16 oz) can Bush's dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can Bush's black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (11 oz) can Niblets kernel corn, drained
- Water, as needed (1 to 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon beef flavored bouillon granules, or to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
- Garnishes: Sour cream, shredded cheese, black olives, green onions (optional)
Shrimp & Cheesy Corn Grits
By msippigrl
This easy Shrimp & Cheesy Corn Grits recipe is great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or supper!
- 1 cup uncooked grits of choice (not instant)
- Chicken broth or water, for cooking grits
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup cooked whole kernel corn
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 12 to 16 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic clove, minced
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Tony Chachere's creole seasoning, optional
Chili Cheese Cornbread Waffles
By msippigrl
Homemade cornbread waffles topped with chili with beans (homemade or canned) and shredded mild cheddar cheese (and
- Easy Chili with Beans
- I used the recipe on packet of McCormick Original Chili Seasoning Mix.
- (Other ingredients besides the seasoning packet include: 1 lb ground beef, canned tomatoes or tomato sauce, and canned kidney beans, pintos, or similar beans)
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- Cornbread Waffles (makes 4-6 waffles)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 jumbo egg
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk