Crunch Time Cookies by CK 1 cup pecan halves 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temp 1/4 cup softened cream cheese 1 cup brown sugar, packed 3/4 granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temp 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 […]

Homemade Snickers by CK 2 cups milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup butterscotch chips 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup butter (not margarine) 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme (7 oz) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups peanuts 11 ounce package caramels 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream Put Parchment […]

Tuna Cashew Casserole by CK 3 oz can chow mein noodles, divided 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/4 can water 1 can chunk tuna 1/4 cashew nuts 1 cups diced celery 1/4 minced onion Salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup noodles. Put in a 2 quart casserole dish. […]

ICE CUBE APPLE PIES by CK 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced small 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp corn starch Ready made Pie Crust 1 egg wash Demerara sugar Pre-heat oven to 390ºF. In a bowl, mix together apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch Place pre-rolled pie crust into an […]

One Pan Sausage with Roasted Vegetables & Apples by CK 9 oz sausage, sliced into 1/2″ rounds 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup halved brussel sprouts 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1/2″ pieces 1 large apple, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1/2″ pieces 3 T extra virgin olive oil 1 t […]

Tollhouse Cookie Cupcakes by CK 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), softened 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 6 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt FOR THE TOPPING ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/8 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon vanilla […]

BREAKFAST BURRITOS by CK 2 cups frozen tater tots 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 links breakfast sausage, casing removed 8 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup half and half Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded […]

GARLIC-MUSTARD PORK ROAST 2 – 3 pounds boneless pork loin roast 2 Tbsp. garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves 2 tsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. black pepper Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine garlic, oregano, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix until blended into a paste. Rub […]

French Onion Soup by CK 2 oz olive oil 2 pounds onions 2 oz white wine 2 quarts beef broth 2 bay leafs 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning salt and pepper to taste 5 ounces Gruyere Cheese, Grated Several Thick Slices Of French Bread Or Baguette Thinly slice all of the onions. Heat your soup pot […]