Category: Kitchen

Cherry Almond Sugar Cookies

I could eat WAY TOO many of these!

  • 2 – 12 oz. jars maraschino cherries drained (reserve juice), minced, squeezed VERY dry
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 tsp. cherry extract
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cream of tartar

For icing:

  • 4 tbsp. butter melted
  • 1/3 cup + 1-2 tbsp. maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 tsp. cherry extract
  • 4 – 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds for garnish

Click HERE for the instructions

Chipotle Mac and Cheese

A homey favorite with lots of flavor and little bit of a kick!

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  • 1 package (16 ounces) cavatappi or spiral pasta
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 large green peppers, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional

 

Click HERE for the instructions

Italian Sandwich Roll-ups

Spice up your boring roll ups, by making an Italian version!

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  • 8 tortillas
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup banana peppers, chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 24 slices Genoa salami
  • 24 slices of ham
  • 1 pack pepperoni (about 32 small slices)
  • 16 slices Provolone cheese
  • 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced (remove some of the juice and seeds)
  • 1 head of lettuce

Click HERE for the instructions