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Southern Strawberry-Pineapple Punch Bowl Cake
By LadyJ1114
This is a great strawberry cake dessert for a dinner party that will impress everyone but simple enough to enjoy an...
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (6-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
- 1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen strawberries
- 2 bananas
- 1 (16-ounce) carton Cool Whip
Easter Bunny Racers
By msippigrl
Here come the Easter bunnies speeding down the bunny trail! Easter Bunny Racers are easy to make and fun for Easte
- Large marshmallows, cut in half crosswise
- Easter Bunny Peeps
- Round mini pretzels
- Cream-filled snack cakes (like Twinkies, or Little Debbie Cloud Cakes)
- White frosting or decorator icing
- M&M candies
Awesome Pasta Salad!
By Becky Jo
A simple but colorful pasta salad that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or cookouts
- 1 (16-ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed
- 1/2 pound salami, cubed
- 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 (10-ounce) can black olives, drained
- 1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos, drained
- 1 (8-ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
Frozen Apple Pie Filling
By lindaauman
This apple filling makes the best pies
- 7 to 8 cups sliced apples (thin)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 to 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into chunks
Liquid Marijuana Drink
By á-25101
Are you looking for a fun and simple cocktail that will help get the party started? Try this Liquid Marijuana Drink...
- 1/2-ounce Malibu rum
- 1/2-ounce light rum
- 1/2-ounce blue curaçao
- 1/2-ounce apple pucker (or melon liqueur)
- Equal parts sweet 'n sour mix and pineapple juice
Philadelphia 3-Step Cheesecake
By KraftKitchensExpert
This scrumptious Philadelphia 3-Step Cheesecake is a super easy way to enjoy cheesecake any time
- 2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 (6-ounce) Honey Maid Graham Pie Crust
Make-Ahead Brunch Cup
By jms551psu
Combine brunch essentials overnight, including hash browns, eggs, cheddar cheese and bacon, for tasty brunch bites ...
- 1 (30-ounce) bag hash brown potatoes, frozen country-style, shredded
- 3/4 cup (from 10 3/4 ounce can) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
- 12 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup cooked real bacon pieces, from a jar or package
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
Famous Dave's Bread Pudding
By á-34223
Sure to please, this bread pudding delights with cinnamon, heavy cream and lots of vanilla! The praline sauce recip
- Bread Pudding:
- Butter to coat baking dish
- 1 loaf Pepperidge Farm cinnamon-swirl bread
- 2/3 cup golden raisins
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup vanilla extract
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Praline Sauce:
- 2 cups unsalted butter, cubed, divided
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 3 pounds light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Janet's Orange Zucchini Bread
By á-39535
Make sure you have plenty of this Orange Zucchini Bread on hand when served, requests for more will be forthcoming
- GLAZE:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups zucchini, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt, scant
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup applesauce, or egg substitute
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Zest of one orange
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/3 cup walnuts or raisins, optional
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon zest
Halloween Oreo Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
By cecelia26_
Halloween Oreos are officially back on store shelves! That bright orange Oreo creme just puts me in the pumpkin pat...
- 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 (4.2-ounce) package instant Oreo Cookies n’ Creme pudding mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 14 Oreos, crushed
Saltine Toffee
By á-2385
Are you ready for the easiest recipe of your life? Seriously this stuff is incredible! Not only is it unbelievably ...
- 40 saltine crackers (I recommend using Nabisco Saltines with Sea Salt)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips, whichever you prefer, milk, semi or bittersweet. I used half milk chocolate half semi-sweet.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla
- 3/4 cup chopped, toasted nuts of choice - pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews, Hazelnuts, optional
- Sprinkles (optional)
St. Patrick's Day Green Velvet Cupcake Shamrocks
By á-10360
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these fun velvet shamrock cup cakes! Shaped like shamrocks and filled with the ric...
- Cooking spray
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, well shaken
- 1 tablespoon green liquid food coloring
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 2 sticks
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch fine salt
- Green liquid food coloring
- 1/2 cup green sanding sugar, for decorating
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