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Audrey’s Frozen Chocolate Dessert

Audrey"s Ice Cream Dessert
Audrey”s Ice Cream Dessert

I was recently asked to participate in a email recipe “chain letter”. I decided to try it, and it was no surprise when I only received one recipe! These things just never seem to work for me. This is the recipe that I received and although I have not tried it yet, it does indeed sound yummy! I am sure it would be a big hit with any family.

Ingredients

  • 24 ice cream sandwiches or amount needed to cover pan x 2
  • 1 large container Cool Whip
  • 1 jar hot fudge sauce
  • 2 crushed Health Bars

Directions

In 13×9 pan make two layers in this order
1. 12 ice cream sandwiches
2. Spread layer of Cool Whip
3. Sprinkle with Crushed bars
4. Drizzle hot fudge sauce
Put in freezer. Set out short time before serving to cut.

Easy Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

I recently got an email for a recipe exchange. Since I am always looking for new and easy family recipes, I decided to join the exchange and see what happened. Here is a super easy recipe for chicken tacos. Put it in the crockpot and forget about it until dinner time. It doesn’t get any easier than this. This will certainly become a family favorite recipe at my house.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 cup brine, from pepperocini jar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 sweet onion (sliced)
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 2 cups lettuce (shredded)
  • 1 cup tomato, diced
  • 1 cup cheese (shredded)
  • 1 package flour tortilla
  • 1 small container sour cream

Directions
Combine chicken breasts, pepperoncinis w/brine, onion, and taco seasoning in crock pot.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours then using 2 forks shred chicken in crock pot.
Serve on warmed tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream.

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Nutella Swirl Pound Cake

Nutella Pound Cake
Nutella Pound Cake
Nutella Pound Cake[/caption]I was walking with a friend one day and she told me that she had made herself a nutella pound cake for her birthday. She was raving about how good it was. I had to have the recipe! I made the cake and it was indeed fabulous! My son-in-law, who loves Nutella, couldn’t get enough of it. Beware: This is not a low calorie recipe.

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, at room temp, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 13 ounce jar Nutella, warmed in hot water or microwave

Directions
Combine the eggs and vanilla in a small bowl and lightly beat. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Combine the butter and sugar in large mixing bowl and cream with an electric mixer on medium high until fluffy, about 3 minutes. With the mixer on medium low, pour the egg mixture into the bowl in a slow stream. Turn mixer to low speed and add flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time. After all flour is added, beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. Pour 1/3 of the batter into a greased and floured 9×5 inch loaf pan. Spread the batter and smooth with a spatula. Spread 1/2 of the Nutella over the batter and smooth. Gently smooth 1/3 of the batter over Nutella and then smooth remaining Nutella over that. Spread the remaining batter over Nutella and run a butter knife through the batter to create marbling. Bake the cake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes, then invert on wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.

Gail’s Favorite Chocolate Crunch Brownies

Brownies
Brownies
My friend, Gail, recently shared her family’s favorite brownie recipe with me. She says that she must make them for all family gatherings. You must try them, they are delicious.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 7 – ounce jar marshmallow creme
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 cups crisp rice cereal

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sugar and butter in large mixing bowl. Beat at high speed until creamy. Add the eggs beating until blended. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Spoon into greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until edges pull from the sides of pan. Cool in pan on wire rack. Spread with the marshmallow creme. Combine chocolate morsels and peanut butter in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over low heat until blended, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in the cereal. Spread over prepared layers. Chill, covered until set. Cut into bars and store covered in the refrigerator.

Nani’s Pesto Risotto

I love risotto and have been making it quite often lately. I am no expert at it, but have been pleased with most of my results. I made pesto risotto last night and declare it a winner and it will definitley become a family favorite recipe. Risotto is labor intensive, so plan your meal accordingly. I served the risotto with plank grilled salmon, letting Mr. Nani tend to the grill while I stirred the risotto!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborino rice
  • 4 cups good quality chicken broth (I use Penzey Spice chicken soup base)
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup pesto
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Put the broth in a saucepan, bringing it to a boil. Keep it simmering on the stove. Using a medium sized skillet, lightly saute the onions, pepper, and mushrooms in olive oil. Add the rice and stir constantly until rice begins to brown. Now add enough of the chicken broth to cover rice and vegetables and continue stirring. As the broth is absorbed, add more, stirring frequently. You may or may not use all of the broth or you may need a bit more. Once the risotto is creamy and al dente, stir in the pesto and parmesan. Remove from heat and serve.
Delicious!

Easy Teriyaki Marinade

This is my favorite family recipe for a quick marinade. It is easy and the ingredients are ones that I always have on hand. I have used it for chicken, beef, pork and shrimp. I think I originally got it from the Betty Crocker Cookbook. It is great as a marinade for grilled meats.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil or salad oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons catsup
  • 1 Tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed or 1 teaspoon garlic powder

      • Directions
      Mix all ingredients thoroughly

Nani’s Favorite Banana Bread

It’s not uncommon for my bananas to get ripe before they get eaten. Banana bread is a favorite family treat. This is my favorite recipe for banana bread. Baking at a lower temperature takes longer, but creates a much more evenly baked bread. I love mine with nuts and/or chocolate chips.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 to 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
  • 1 cup chocolate chips, optional

Directions
Grease a 9x5x3 loaf pan. Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Mix in the milk, cinnamon and vanilla.
Add the banana mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until combined. Add dry ingredients stirring just enough to mix well. Add chocolate chips and/or nuts if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 1 hour 10 minutes or more at 325 degrees. Bread is done when toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove bread from pan, invert onto rack and cool.

Woody’s Snicker Cake

Snicker Salad
Snicker Salad
There are no snickers in this cake, but it tastes like one big snicker. It is an old family favorite recipe that is sinful, but oh, so good! Not sure who Woody is or was, so not sure why it is called Woody’s cake. Try it at your next family gathering.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 package Kraft caramels
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or Spanish peanuts are good)
  • 1 small package instant chocolate pudding
  • 1 small container Cool Whip

Directions
Mix cake as directed. Pour 1/2 of batter in 9×13 inch greased pan. Bake @ 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Melt caramels, butter, and milk. Pour over cake. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over cake. Pour remainder of cake mix on top and bake for 20 minutes more @250 degrees, then increase temp back to 350 degrees and cook 10 minutes more. Mix pudding mix and cool whip and spread on top of cooled cake. Refrigerate cake.

Supper on a Bread Slice

Here is another old fashioned recipe from my Mom. She used to make this when I was a young girl. It is really quite simple, but for some reason I thought it was really special. Try it, your family will enjoy this simple supper.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk
  • 1 1/2 pound ground beef, lean
  • 1/2 cup cracker crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 loaf of French bread

Directions
Combine all ingredients except bread and cheese. Cut loaf of bread in 1/2 lengthwise. Spread meat mixture evenly over top surface of bread. Wrap aluminum foil around crust side of each length of bread. Place on cookie sheet and bake @ 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top and return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.