Carrot Cake

Ingredients: For the Carrot Cake: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups finely grated carrots 1/4 … Read more

Cheese Delight

  Ingredients: 2 cups almonds, finely chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries, unsweetened 1/4 cup dried apricots, unsweetened, finely chopped 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped 1 teaspoon orange zest 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 8 ounces goat cheese, softened Directions: In a dry pan … Read more

Baking soda

Baking soda is a gardener’s best friend: here are 10 clever uses in the garden. 1. Natural Fungicide: Mix baking soda with water and liquid soap to spray on plants and combat fungal diseases like powdery mildew. 2. Weed Killer: Directly apply baking soda on garden weeds to kill them without harming surrounding plants. 3. … Read more

Strawberry Lemonade

  Recipe 1/2 pound fresh strawberries , stems removed 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 1/2-5 cups water , divided 1 1/2 cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice Instructions Use a blender or food processor to puree the strawberries. Strain them through a fine mesh sieve, if desired, to remove seeds. In a small saucepan, over medium … Read more

Crack Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

  Ingredients: 16 oz elbow macaroni 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 (10.75-oz) can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 (1-oz) packet ranch dressing mix 1½ cups cooked, chopped chicken ½ cup cooked, crumbled turkey bacon 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar … Read more

Grilled Shrimp Caesar Wraps

  Ingredients: For the Shrimp: 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon paprika For the Caesar Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 … Read more

Beef Empanadas

Ingredients: * 1 pound ground beef * 1/2 cup chopped onion * 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 2 tablespoons tomato paste * 1 tablespoon chili powder * 1 teaspoon cumin * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper * 1/4 cup water * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro … Read more

Cheesy Creamed Spinach

Ingredients: – 1 lb fresh spinach, washed and stems removed – 2 tablespoons unsalted butter – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour – 1 cup whole milk – 1/2 cup heavy cream – 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese – 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese – Salt and pepper to taste – Pinch … Read more

Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites

  Delightful mini treats featuring soft cookies, creamy filling, and a rich chocolate topping! Cookies: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Cream Filling: 1 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 … Read more