Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

1 can (21 oz) of apple pie filling 8 pinches of ground cinnamon 8 Tbsps. packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 can (12.4 oz) of refrigerated cinnamon rolls Garnish: Cool Whip Caramel ice cream topping Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray 8 regular-size muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray….

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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….

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Butterscotch Pull-Apart Bread

These taste like yummy, gooey, cinnamon rolls. Everybody seems to love them and asks for them over and over. They are easy to make – you don’t even have to thaw the bread dough! You can add more or less cinnamon and pecans according to your taste.

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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…

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