Missie's Orange Dream Cake

 

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Hot Buttered Cheerios

4 cups Cheerios

¼ cup butter, salted

¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

salt to taste (optional)

Instructions

 

In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar, set aside. 

Using a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat then add vanilla, stir well.

Next, add cheerios, coating evenly in butter. Cook for about 3 minutes, until cheerios are lightly toasted.

Remove from heat and pour the sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over Cheerios, coating evenly. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Enjoy! 

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Old School Pizza Burgers

 

Who remembers getting pizza burgers in school. It was one of my favorite school lunches next to Chicken and Noodle day. This recipe is the authentic one, no fancy add in's. 

Basic Ingredients:

1 lb. Ground Beef 

1 tsp. Garlic Powder 

1 tsp. Onion Powder 

1 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning 

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce

sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese

6 hamburger buns (English Muffins and chabata rolls make a great option to the hamburger buns)

Instructions: see **notes below 

1. Brown meat and drain.

2. Stir in seasonings and start by adding 1 cup of pizza sauce and your  cheese and blend well. If you think you would like more pizza sauce you can add more to your liking but if it's too liquidy it does make the bun soggy so I go for a dryer mixture.

3. Take 6 hamburger buns and split in half. Spoon meat mixture onto each half, top with a shredded or a slice of mozzarella.

4. Broil 4 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

*** Notes

Add pepperoni on top of meat mixture then mozzarella cheese on top.

If you'd like to add some diced green peppers or onions add them to ground beef while browning.

You can also dice up some fresh or canned mushrooms I add those after the pizza sauce.

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Pani PoPo Coconut 🥥 Sweet Rolls

This crazy simple Samoan sweet treat Pani PoPo combines regular Yeast Rolls with a Coconut Milk 🥥 Sweet gooey glaze that goes on both before and after the bake.

Ingredients

• • 20 frozen dinner rolls
  • 10 ounces coconut milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp. Coconut or Vanilla extract

  
  

Instructions

• Coat a 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray and arrange rolls evenly to thaw (if doing homemade rolls, roll dough into golf-ball size balls and arrange the same way).
• Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray (to keep dough from sticking to the plastic wrap). Allow to rise until doubled in size.         

   This can take 4-5 hours.  If you need the rolls to thaw quicker, follow the quick-rise instructions on the frozen roll packaging.
• Pre-heat oven to 350-degrees. In a medium bowl whisk until smooth the sugar, extract and coconut milk together.
• Pour about 2/3 of the coconut mixture over the rolls and bake for 20-30 minutes (or according to package/dough recipe instructions) or until golden brown and dough is baked through.  

  

  
  
• Remove from oven and pour remaining coconut mixture evenly over the top of the rolls.
• The rolls should be sticky and gooey on the bottom (read notes above). Can be served upside down or right-side up.

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Hot Cocoa Mix

Ingredients

4 cups Whole Milk Powder*

1 tablespoon Corn Starch*

1½ cups of Sugar or Splenda etc.*

1 cup of Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1 cup of Mini-Sized Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips

1 cup of Powdered French Vanilla Creamer

¼ teaspoon of Salt

Mix all of the ingredients in one large tub until well blended.

* Corn Starch is to thicken it and for creamy silky texture

* You can use Sugar, Splenda or whatever kind of sweetener you prefer that measures same as sugar.

If you’d rather use Powdered Sugar use 2½ - 2¾ cups

* Whole milk powder such as pictured below to make it rich and creamy and let's face it, tastes way better than the non fat kind. You can substitute with the non fat kind if needed though. 

To make Cocoa:

Add 3-4 tablespoons or how ever much to your taste and liking of the homemade hot cocoa mix to a mug or cup of HOT water or milk and stir well! 

Add a sprinkle of cinnamon, some marshmallows, whipped topping, peppermint candy cane, or marshmallow fluff if desired! Enjoy!

Notes

Makes one very large air tight container of cocoa mix, approx 8 cups

Enough to last a large family a few months! 

 

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Breakfast Egg Rolls

 

Filling and ingredient choices 

1/2 pound Breakfast Sausage

1/2 pound Fried and Crumbled Bacon

Shredded Cheese

Onion diced

Mushrooms diced

Green Peppers diced 

6 -8 eggs

Egg Roll wrappers

Depending on your personal ingredient choices 

Cook Bacon crumble and set aside

Crumble & Cook breakfast sausage 

After Sausage is cooked leave in skillet and add vegetables and cook for a few minutes until tender then add eggs, scramble with all ingredients until eggs are cooked through. Don't add the cheese until the end.

After filling is done get your egg rolls add filling, wet all four sides of wrapper for it to secure shut and fry.

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Rice Krispy Treat Cheesecake

 

Ingredients

For the Rice Krispie Crust

3 cups Rice Krispies cereal

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/3 cup marshmallow fluff

For the Cheesecake Filling

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1/2 cup sour cream

For the Toppings

1 cup mini marshmallows

1/2 cup Rice Krispies cereal (for topping)

1/4 cup melted chocolate (for drizzling)

Instructions

Prep the Crust: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the marshmallow fluff and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the Rice Krispies until well-coated. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Add in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. Gently fold in the sour cream.

Combine and Pour: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared Rice Krispie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Bake: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for about one hour.

Add Toppings: Once cooled, sprinkle mini marshmallows and the extra Rice Krispies over the top, then drizzle with melted chocolate.

Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set properly.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Rice Krispies. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Fat: 22g

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Posole Mexican Soup

 Ingredients

1 yellow onion $0.14

2 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04

2 Tbsp flour $0.02

2 Tbsp mild chili powder* $0.30

3 oz. tomato paste $0.33

1/2 tsp ground cumin $0.05

1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) $0.03

3/4 tsp salt $0.03

2 cups water $0.00

3 cups chicken broth** $0.38

1 4oz. can chopped green chiles $0.87

1 15oz. can hominy $1.09

1.5 cups shredded pork, chicken, or beef (pre-cooked) $2.04

1 fresh lime $0.33

1/2 bunch fresh cilantro $0.85

Instructions

Finely dice the onion, then add it to a large soup pot along with the cooking oil. Sauté the onion in the oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until it is tender and transparent. Add the flour and chili powder and continue to sauté for two minutes more. The mixture will be fairly dry, so stir continuously to prevent burning.

Add 2 cups water, tomato paste, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt to the pot. Whisk the ingredients together until the tomato paste is dissolved. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, at which point it will thicken.

Finally, add the chicken broth, shredded meat, diced chiles, and hominy (drained). Stir to combine and then heat through (about 10 minutes).

Cut the lime into wedges and roughly chop the cilantro. Top each bowl with chopped cilantro and a wedge of lime to squeeze over top.

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Egg Roll In a Bowl

Egg Roll In a Bowl

* 1 lb. ground pork (can substitute with ground chicken, Turkey, or beef)

* 1 white onion, diced

* 1 tablespoon sesame oil

* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

* 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic

* 1 teaspoon ground ginger

* ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce

* 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix or 1 shredded cabbage & 1/2 cup grated carrots

* 2 green onions, thinly sliced

* Salt and pepper, to taste

* 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1. Brown pork on medium high then drain.

2. Add onion, sesame oil & rice vinegar. Cook, stirring til onion is tender.

3. Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cabbage & carrots. Cook, stirring, until cabbage is wilted. About 6-7 minutes.

4. Stir in green onions and salt & pepper to taste and SERVE alone or over rice/noodles or caulirice.

Serves 4

Spicy aioli: 1/2 cup Mayo, 1 Tbsp sriracha, 1/2 lime juice & zest

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Buttermilk Biscuits

 

Buttermilk Biscuits

2 1/2 cups flour 

3 teaspoons baking powder 

Half a teaspoon of soda 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

One stick cold butter 

One cup, buttermilk ice cold 

Sift together, flour, baking powder, soda, salt. Cut butter in until they find crumble is obtained. 

Add in 1 cup buttermilk and mix by hand to form a soft dough. 

Form a square of dough with hands. Cut in half and Stack. Use hands to gently spread dough. Cut and re-stack. Repeat several times cut biscuits with small glass. Grease skillet or pan. Place biscuits together, sides touching. Bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes. 

For blueberry buttermilk biscuits, spread though to approximately 1/4- 1/2 inch thick. Grease muffin pans. Use biscuit cutter to cut a biscuit round. Place in muffin tin and spread dough upside. Placed approximately 1 tablespoon. Sugared blueberries into the muffin tin. Cover with cap of dough. Brush tops with mixture of buttermilk, butter, and a bit of sugar. Bake at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes.

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Hot Water Fried Cornbread

 

1 cup boiling water

1 cup Self rising cornmeal

1 tsp. sat

Pour boiling water over cornmeal and salt make into a dough and let sit until cool enough to handle. Make 4 patties and fry in hot bacon fat or oil until golden brown.

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 Old-Fashioned Hot Water Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon shortening

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1 scant teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 cup boiling water

• 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, or oil for frying

1. In a heavy iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of shortening.
2. Place the cornmeal and salt in a bowl.
3. Pour boiling water over the cornmeal and salt.
4. Add the melted shortening and stir well.
5. When the mixture is cool enough to handle, after about 5 minutes, divide it into four portions.
6. Shape each portion into a cornbread cake about 3/4-inch thick.
7. Heat about 3 tablespoons of vegetable shortening or oil in the skillet over medium heat.
8. Place corn cakes in the hot oil and fry until browned, turning to brown both sides every 2 minutes, about 8 to 12 minutes total.

Tips

• Regular or self-rising cornmeal mix may be used in the recipe.
• Vegetable and canola oils are good for frying, and lard is a classic choice for this recipe.
• If you have it, fry the corn cakes in bacon drippings for an extra hint of old-fashioned flavor.

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🥦EASY BROCCOLI SALAD🥦

🥓🧀🥦EASY BROCCOLI SALAD🥦🧀🥓

2 12 ounce bags of raw broccoli

1/2 cup of red onion chopped

1 cup of mild cheddar cheese shredded

1/2 cup of cooked bacon chopped (can use bacon bits)

1 cup of creamy coleslaw dressing (I use Hidden Valley)

Here is the super easy part!

In large bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well and chill in fridge for 2 hours and your done!

The best thing about this easy broccoli salad is you can add more dressing, more cheese, etc.

This serves 4-6. Enjoy!
 

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Casey's Breakfast Pizza Copycat

Ingredients

• 1 14 inch pizza crust
• cooking spray
• 4 - 6 oz. cheddar cheese sauce
• ½ package of bacon cooked or 1/2 lb breakfast sausage crumbled fine and cooked
• ½ c shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 c mozzarella
• ¼ c milk (for the eggs)
• 2 eggs scrambled and cooked
• **OPTIONAL
• chopped onion or green pepper, diced tomatoes 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 hundred degrees.
2. Lightly grease pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place pizza dough on pizza pan.
3. Spread cheddar sauce on dough so that it covers the dough (except for the outer crust).
4. Whisk together egg and milk in a small bowl. Scramble egg over stop top or in microwave.
5. Top pizza with bacon or sausage, egg and cheeses.
6. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is lightly browned.

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KFC Fried Chicken

1 Broiler fryer – cut up
3 C. Water
1 Tbsp. Salt
1 tsp. MSG
2 tsp. Onion Powder
2 pkg. DRY Instant Chicken Broth (Do Not Use Canned)
2 tsp. Seasoned Salt
1 tsp. fines herbs
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1 C. Flour


1. Cover chicken with mixture of water and salt. Chill in bowl for least 1 hour.
2. Combine herbs, onion powder, seasoned salt, instant chicken broth, and pepper in a blender and mix well. Place this mixture in a bowl. Add the flour to this bowl. Mix flour and seasonings well.
3. Remove chicken from water, and dip it into the flour mixture coat well. Place coated pieces on a plate for 5 minutes.
4. Melt enough shortening or salad oil to make 1 inch depth in a large skillet. Heat to 375 degrees. Fry chicken pieces turning once, every 5 minutes, be sure to cook chicken until done. Lift chicken out and drain on paper towels. You can keep the chicken warm in the oven by placing it in the oven, and serve when all pieces are finished cooking.
MSG stands for Monosodium Glutamate. It is a spice, found in your grocery store. It can be sold as MSG or under the brand name “Accent”. Some people are extremely allergic to MSG, over 98% of the population is not. It serves to make flavors stronger, and almost pop right out at you.
Fines herbs used to be used more frequently many years ago. Fines herbs was a poultry seasoning. Since so many people have difficultly in obtaining the herb, it has been removed from the recipe. If you can access Fines herbs add 2 teaspoons to the flour mixture.


    ***NOTE
Fines Herbs  refers to a blend of herbs traditionally used in French cooking. While there is no exact recipe for fines herbes, it usually includes parsley, tarragon, chives and chervil. Marjoram is occasionally included in fines herbes as well.

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