Tag: pecans
Earthquake Cake
I made this cake for my children at our Mother’s Day dinner (what’s wrong with that picture, huh???). The cake was a big hit, in spite of the fact that it became a volcano instead of an earthquake. You have to read below to find out why… Earthquake Cake 1…
Chicken Salad with Pasta
1 (12.5 oz) can white chicken, drained and shredded 8 oz. cooked spiral pasta 1/4 cup diced red onion 1 1/2 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, grapes, blueberries, etc.) 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1 cup creamy poppy seed dressing Fresh spinach leaves Toasted pecans Toss first six ingredients together….
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These stuffed sweet potatoes are loaded! We use them in place of the traditional sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving.
Chicken Breast Smothered with Spinach & Mushrooms
3 cups fresh spinach 1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3 green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning 2 slices provolone cheese, halved In a large skillet, saute the spinach, mushrooms, onions and pecans in oil…
Sweet Potato Casserole
4 cups sweet potatoes, cubed (or large can of cooked sweet potatoes, drained) 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup…
Orange Fluff Salad
We love those fluffy dessert salads. They are so easy and so good! This one is a tradional recipe. You’ve probably had it before at a pot luck dinner or family gathering. It contains cottage cheese, orange Jello, Mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut pecans and Cool Whip. Just mix it all together and….
Butterscotch Pull-Apart Bread
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Butter
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1lb) 3 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, toasted 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pierce potatoes with a fork; arrange on paper towels in microwave oven. Microwave potatoes at HIGH for 10 minutes, rearranging…
Cranberry Orange Nut Bread
This is an easy bread to make, and is great for gift-giving.
