Classic Cookie Salad

 

INGREDIENTS

2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups milk

1 (12 oz) tub cool whip

1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained

1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained

10-15 fudge stripe cookies

PREPARATION

In a large bowl, combine both pudding mixes and milk. Stir for 1-2 minutes, then fold in cool whip.

Fold in pineapple and mandarin oranges.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerator for 1 hour.

Right before serving, roughly crush cookies and mix them in.

Garnish with additional fruit and cookies if desired.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Eclair Cake

 Ingredients:

Cake:

1 box chocolate graham crackers

2 – 3 1/4 oz. packages instant vanilla pudding

1 C creamy peanut butter

3 1/2 C milk

1 – 8 oz. contain Cool Whip, thawed

Frosting:

1/2 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

2 Tbsp melted butter

2 Tbsp white corn syrup

1/2 C powdered sugar

2-3 Tbsp milk

Directions:

Cake:

Spray the bottom of a 9×13 inch cake pan with cooking spray.

Place one layer of graham crackers on the bottom, cutting to completely cover the bottom.

In mixing bowl mix the pudding, peanut butter and milk with electric mixer. Mix for 2 minutes. Fold in the Cool Whip.

Spread half the pudding mix on top of the first layer of crackers. Place a second layer of graham crackers on top. Spoon the remaining pudding mix on 2nd layer of crackers. Finish with a third layer of graham crackers.

Spread frosting on top of the last layer of graham crackers all the way to the edge. Place in the fridge overnight so that the crackers become soft and moist.

Slice and serve. Garnish with peanut butter cups if desired.

Frosting:

In small mixer bowl combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.

This pic looks like they may have used chocolate graham crackers instead of the original flavor.”

Copycat KFC Chicken Recipe Is The Stuff!

 Ingredients

1 teaspoon Morton salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 pounds of chicken (legs, thighs, breast – whatever preferred)

1/2 teaspoon McCormick garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon ground sage

1/2 tablespoon onion salt

1/2 tablespoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon basil, oregano, thyme, each

1/2 teaspoon all spice

2 cups Gold Medal flour

3 eggs

1 cup or 2 cups of water

3/4 cup Argo cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon marjoram

1/2 tablespoon paprika

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Mix all spice ingredients together with the flour and cornstarch, set aside in large bowl. Beat eggs into water in separate bowl.

Place chicken pieces in an egg mixture just long enough to get saturated (add more water if necessary). Drain, then coat each piece in the flour mixture.

Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Finish off the chicken by baking it for about 1 hour, or until juices run clear.

Instant Pot Creamy Beef Taco Soup

 Ingredients

2 lb ground beef

1 small onion, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

24 oz beef broth

28 oz diced tomatoes (crushed tomatoes are fine too)

Double recipe of Seeking Good Eats Copycat Taco Seasoning or 2 store-bought taco seasoning packets

4 oz salsa

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup heavy cream

2 cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

Saute ground beef, onion, and bell pepper over medium heat until meat is done.

Add garlic cloves, beef broth, tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning. Set pot to High pressure, 2 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow pressure to release naturally.

Slowly add softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese to the pot. Stir until cheeses are melted and soup is blended.

Serve and garnish with your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy!

Easy Caramel Apples

 Ingredients

Granny smith apples

Caramel

Instructions

Cut your apples in half. Remove stems.

Hollow out each half by coring and shaving away some of the inner apple. (I use a muffin tin to help balance.)

Fill with warmed caramel. (You can use homemade or you can use store-bought and microwave it in 15 second intervals until warmed.)

Let the caramel cool and harden. Once completely cooled, cut apples into slice and serve.

EASY 4-INGREDIENT NUTELLA ROLLS

 

Ingredients

1 can refrigerated pizza dough

½ cup Nutella

2 tbls butter, melted (for brushing)

Raw or crystal sugar

Instructions

Roll out pizza dough to a large rectangle, cutting off any sides that aren’t straight.

Spread Nutella all over your pizza dough in a single layer, all the way to the sides.

With a pizza cutter, cut diagonal lines up and down so that you have long triangles.

Take each triangle and roll up, starting at the larger ends, until you have formed crescent rolls.

Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with butter, and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake 15 minutes or until dough is golden brown. Serve warm.

OLD FASHIONED SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE

 

Ingredients

1 cup butter

6 eggs, separated

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 cup sour cream

3 cups all-purpose flour, sift before measuring

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

3 cups sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Cream together sugar and butter, add the egg yolks one at time; beat well after each addition. Blend in vanilla, lemon juice and sour cream. Into a separate bowl, sift sifted flour, salt, and soda. Add sifted dry ingredients to batter; beat well. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the cake batter. Pour into a greased and floured tube or bundt pan and bake at 300° for about 1-1/2 hours or until cake tests done.Cool 10minutes and remove from pan.