Peanut Butter Chocolate Meltaway Cookies For the cookie dough: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (I used Jiff brand) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt To make the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat […]

Peach Pecan Bread by CK 3/4 cup softened butter 8 oz softened cream cheese 2 cups sugar 2 beaten eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups mashed peaches 3 cups flour, packed 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350. With a mixer, beat […]

Chicken Broccoli Hotdish by CK 5 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 2 broccoli heads, cut into small florets 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 3/4 cup chicken stock 8 oz softened cream cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Fresh cracked pepper, to taste Fresh chopped parsley, or […]

Salami & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups by CK 8 oz hard salami, sliced very thin 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 green pepper, sliced thin Place a piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Place the cream cheese on top of the plastic wrap and cover with another piece of wrap the same size. […]

Herman John Cookies by CK 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup shortening 3 egg yolks, beaten 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar Cream together the sugar and shortening. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Drop on to an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 6 to 10 […]

Creamy Salsa Chicken by CK 6 frozen chicken tenders 1 16 oz jar salsa 1 8 oz block cream cheese For the Instant Pot: place the frozen tenders in the Instant Pot and pour the salsa on top. Cook on Manual HIGH for 6 min, allow for a 6 min NPR before quick releasing the […]

Fettuccine Alfredo by CK 1 stick of butter 1 clove of garlic – minced very small 1 8 oz block of cream cheese – cut into 1 inch cubes 1 cup of heavy cream 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan Cheese ¼ cup of powdered Parmesan Cheese 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1 box of fettuccine […]

Instant Pot Sausage Gravy by CK 1 pound ground sausage 2 slices uncooked bacon, diced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup all purpose flour 3 cups milk 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Homemade or canned biscuits Prepare your biscuits and turn the oven on to bake them. Turn your Instant Pot to the […]

Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread by CK 2 cups shredded chicken 1 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (or to taste) 4 cups shredded pepper jack cheese 1/4 cup scallions 1 tube pizza dough Melted butter Preheat oven to 350. Mix together in a bowl 2 cups chicken, 1 cup sauce, 2 cups cheese and scallions. Roll […]

Caramel Pecan Cream Slab Pie by CK 1 box Pillsbury™refrigerated pie crusts,softened as directed on box 12 oz cream cheese,softened 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup caramel sauce 3 cups Cool Whip™,thawed (from 12-oz container) 2 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans 1 cup caramel sauce,room temperature Heat oven to 450°F. Remove pie crusts from […]