English Muffin Bread

English Muffin Bread

This delicious recipe is great when toasted topped with butter and jelly or jam of your choosing. Try making grilled cheese sandwiches using our Roasted Garlic Ghee Butter…..truly special!!
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 2 Loaves
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 pkgs active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 teas salt
  • 1/4 teas baking soda
  • 2 cups warm milk (120 to 130 degrees)
  • 1/2 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees)
  • 2-3 teas cornmeal for coating pans & top of bread

Method
 

Directions:
  1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt & baking soda
  2. Add warm milk & water
  3. Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally
  4. Beat on high for 3 minutes
  5. Stir in remaining flour (batter will be stiff)
  6. Do not knead
  7. Grease two 8 in. x 4 in. loaf pans with butter
  8. Sprinkle pans with cornmeal
  9. Spoon batter into the pans & sprinkle cornmeal on top
  10. Cover & let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes or longer
  11. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until golden brown
  12. Remove from pans immediately & cool on wire rack
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Pecan Cookies

Pecan Cookies

This is a tasty treat for breakfast, snacks or desserts. Try topping with powdered sugar to make it more attractive and to add to the already tasty, nutty flavor. Not overly sweet….just perfect,….somewhat crunchy texture with a great bite.
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Prep Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 7 dozen
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tsps vanilla
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar

Method
 

Cookie Batter:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter & cream cheese until smooth
  2. Beat in vanilla
  3. Combine flour & salt; gradually add to creamed mixture
  4. Divide into 3 equal portions
  5. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle
Preparing Dough:
  1. On a lightly floured service, roll each portion into a 16-in. x 9-in. rectangle
  2. Combine pecans & sugar; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges
  3. Use your rolling pin to slightly press pecan mixture into the dough
  4. Roll up each rectangle tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side
  5. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours
Slicing dough:
  1. Unwrap & cut dough into 3/8-in. slices
  2. Place 2-in. apart on a lightly grease baking sheets or use parchment paper for easy removal of cookies
Bake:
  1. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned
  2. Remove to wire racks to cool
  3. Either have them plain or sprinkle with confectioners sugar
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Cinnamon Roll Braided Bread

Cinnamon Roll Braided Bread

Perhaps better than any cinnamon roll you would ever eat!!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dough:
  • 1½ cups warm water
  • 2¼ tsp. dry active yeast
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 3½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon for dusting
Filling:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. cinnamon
  • 6 tbsp. soft butter
Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp. heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2-3 tsp. cream cheese (optional)

Method
 

Dough Mixture:
  1. In a large mixing bowl or a bowl of a stand mixer, add 1 ½ cups of warm water, 2¼ tsp. yeast & 2 tbsp. sugar.
  2. Gently mix & allow it to stand until it becomes foamy/bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 3½ cups flour & 1 tsp. salt, mixing until combined with a mixing spoon or dough hook.
  4. Continue to knead with the dough hook or by hand on a clean, floured surface for 5 minutes. (you might need to add more flour to handle dough)
  5. Cover dough with a dish towel & let rest for at least 10 minutes on a countertop.
Filling:
  1. Sprinkle 2 tsp. of cinnamon over the top of dough.
  2. Using a rolling pin, roll dough out into a wide, thin rectangle.
  3. Combine filling ingredients of 6 tbsp. softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar & 1 tbsp. cinnamon.
  4. Spread filling using a pastry brush or flat blade knife evenly across dough, reaching corners.
Braiding bread:
  1. Roll lengthwise as you would a cinnamon roll & fold log in half, pressing the seams of the dough together.
  2. Using a knife or pastry cutter, cut two seems into the dough, leaving 1 inch connected at the top, so that you are left with 3 dough strands to braid.
  3. Overlap pieces into a braid & pinch seam at end to seal pieces together. Place dough on parchment paper.
  4. Cover with a towel & let rise once more for 30 minutes.
Bake:
  1. Bake at 375℉ for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. While baking your cinnamon roll, make your glaze. Adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed for desired consistency. (optional add cream cheese)
  3. Allow to cool for a least 10 minutes before drizzling glaze. (you can wait until completely cooled before applying glaze)
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Orange Creamsicle Salad

Orange Creamsicle Salad

Another idea is to use your leftovers by placing in a popsicle mold or plastic container and place in the freezer. Scoop it out like ice cream once it freezes. It is delicious either way! This stuff is really good!
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Prep Time 35 minutes
35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Salad, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 329
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 3 oz orange-flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling (juice of mandarin oranges)
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding
  • 8 oz whipped topping thawed
  • 3 15 oz cans of mandarin oranges (drained)
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Use a large heat-safe bowl, stir together the orange gelatin & boiling juice of the mandarin oranges
  2. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved
  3. Stir in cold water & place in the refrigerator for 15 min
  4. Removed the cooled gelatin from the refrigerator & whisk in the instant pudding until completely incorporated
  5. Cover the bowl & return to the refrigerator for 20 min
  6. Remove the bow from the refrigerator.
  7. Fold in the whipped topping, the drained mandarin oranges & the mini marshmallows
  8. Return to the refrigerator & chill for 2 hours or overnight
  9. Just before serving, you can garnish with some mandarin oranges & mini marshmallows
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Rugelach

Rugelach

A tasty treat for anytime and especially when entertaining as an appetizer or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 36 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dough:
  • 1 cup (8 oz.) cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter at room temperature,
  • 1 2/3 cups flour
Filling:
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/3 cups finely chopped walnuts
  • 4 tbsps melted butter
  • 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tsp milk

Method
 

Directions:
  1. To prepare dough, beat cream cheese & butter together until smooth & fluffy
  2. Gradually add half the flour, until blended then add remaining flour
  3. Scrape dough onto lightly floured work service & divide into thirds
  4. Shape each portion into a disk & wrap in plastic wrap
  5. Refrigerate dough overnight
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  7. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper
  8. To prepare filling, combine sugar, cinnamon & walnuts
  9. Roll one portion of dough on lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle
  10. Brush with 1/3 of melted butter & sprinkle with 1/3 of the walnut mixture
  11. Cover dough with wax paper & press filling into dough
  12. Remove wax paper & cut into 12 wedges
  13. Roll each wedge from it wide side edge & set rolls point side down on baking sheet, 1 inch apart
  14. Repeat with remaining dough, butter & filling
  15. Brush rolls lightly with egg yolk mixture
  16. Bake for 30 minutes or until pastries are golden brown
  17. Rotate baking sheets to ensure even browning
  18. Transfer to a wire rack to cool
  19. Optional: Dip pastries into confectioner's sugar upon serving
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Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns

These tasty treats are perfect warmed up for breakfast, dessert, appetizer or snack. Great idea for the Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp sugar
  • 5 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 tbsp melted butter & cooled
  • 1 cup golden raisins, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes & drained
  • 1/4 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup confectionary sugar

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Spray large bowl with cooking spray or grease bowl
  2. Line 9 X 13 baking dish with parchment paper
  3. In small saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat 3 minutes (temp should not be above 110 degrees)
  4. Whisk in yeast & 1 tbsp sugar; let stand for 5 minutes
  5. In stand mixer, whisk flour, cinnamon, salt & sugar
  6. Attach dough hook to mixer; add vanilla, eggs butter & yeast mixture
  7. Knead dough 3 minutes or until soft & dough come together
  8. Add raisins; knead dough 1 minute or until incorporated
  9. On lightly floured work surface, knead dough 1 minute or until smooth & elastic
  10. Form a ball & place in prepared bowl
  11. Cover with plastic wrap & let stand in warm place for about 1 hour or until dough has almost doubled in size
  12. On lightly floured surface, punch down dough; divide dough into 12 equal pieces
  13. Roll each piece into a ball & place in prepared dish; cover with plascit wrap & let stand for 30 minutes
  14. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; remove plastic wrap & bake 45 minutes or until golden brown
  15. In medium bowl; stir in cream cheese & confectionary sugar
  16. Transfer cream cheese into small zip-top plastic bag. Snip bottom corner of bag
  17. When buns are cool, pipe cream cheese mixture over buns to create a cross
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Chocolate Covered Coconut Eggs

Chocolate Covered Coconut Eggs

Extremely creamy when using a high-quality milk chocolate. Everyone will love these tasty treats anytime of the year. Serve at family gatherings in addition to special events when entertaining.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3 Dozen
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 boxes confectionary sugar (approx. 6 cups)
  • 1 1/2 package coconut (10 oz.)
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 lbs semi-sweet or milk chocolate wafers (melted)

Method
 

Coconut Eggs
  1. Mix cream cheese, butter, confectionary sugar, coconut & vanilla in a large bowl
  2. While making eggs, dip hands in confectionary sugar as needed to form an egg shape
  3. Place eggs on wax paper & either freeze or place in refrigerator until set
Chocolate Coating
  1. Melt chocolate over a double boiler until smooth & creamy
  2. Keep eggs cold until ready to dip into the chocolate
  3. Dip eggs into the chocolate & place on wax paper
  4. Chill eggs in refrigerator until set
  5. Store in refrigerator or in freezer until ready to consume
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Red Velver Cookies

Red Velvet Cookies

Yum! Red Velvet Cake in a cookie. Great chewy texture and taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 3 Dozen
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 2/3 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup confectionary sugar

Method
 

Cookie Dough
  1. Beat: butter & sugar until light & fluffy.
  2. Add: eggs, red food coloring & vanilla
  3. Add: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder & salt
  4. Refrigerate dough for 4 hours
  5. Shape into 1 inch balls
  6. Roll the balls in confectionary sugar
  7. Place balls on greased baking sheet
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes
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Bruschetta Chicken

Bruschetta Chicken

The chicken becomes so tender and flavorful with the Bruschetta marinade. You can choose whatever chicken parts you desire for this dish, and it will come out great! Not only is this dish so delicious it is great for those who try to eat healthy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 323
Ingredients Method

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  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp oregano leaves
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium onion sliced
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breast (approx. 1 lb.)
  • 1 1/4 cups seasoned croutons
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves (optional chives & parsley)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees for packets or 350 degrees for one pan
  2. In medium bowl whisk garlic, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, ground mustard, thyme & sugar; slowly drizzle in oil whisking constantly
  3. Stir in onion & tomatoes
  4. Tear four 12 X 24-inch sheets aluminum foil
  5. In center of each sheet, evenly divide half of the tomato mixture
  6. Place 1 chicken breast over the tomato mixture & evenly top each chicken with remaining tomato mixture
  7. For each packet, tightly crimp top & bottom sides of foil over chicken; fold & tightly crimp both ends of foil
  8. Place packets on rimmed baking pan; bake about 45 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 160 degrees
  9. Carefully open top of packets; evenly sprinkle with croutons & cheese
  10. Reseal packets; let stand 3 minutes or until cheese melts. (internal temperature of chicken will rise to 165 degrees)
  11. Open packets; evenly sprinkle with basil (optional chives & parsley)
We did not make it into 4 packets. We thinly sliced the chicken breast into 4 to 5 cutlets per chicken breast. We lined a 7 1/2 X 12 pan with foil then place foil on the top of the pan. Follow the same instructions as if using individual portions for cooking the chicken.
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    Pork Chops & Scallop Potatoes

    Pork Chops & Scallop Potatoes

    This is a delicious main course that everyone will surely love and be back for more! The chops will come out moist and tender with the potatoes so very tasty!
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    Prep Time 45 minutes
    Cook Time 2 hours
    Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    Ingredients
    • 3 tbsp butter
    • 3 tbsp flour or cornstarch
    • 1 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper
    • 1 tsp french mustard powder
    • 1 tsp truffle; parmesan cheese & black garlic powder
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 14-1/2 oz chicken broth
    • 4-6 (3/4 inch thick) pork rib or loin chops
    • 2 tbsp canola oil
    • additional salt & pepper to taste
    • 6 cups thinly sliced peeled potaotes
    • 1 med onion
    • paprika & parsley to taste, optional

    Method
     

    Directions
    1. In small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour or cornstarch, salt & pepper until smooth
    2. Add broth & bring to a boil; Cook & stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat & set aside
    3. In a large skillet, brown the pork chops on both sides in oil: sprinkle with additional salt & pepper if desired
    4. In a greased 13 X 9-in baking dish, layer potatoes & onion
    5. Pour broth mixture over layers
    6. Place pork chops on top
    7. Cover & bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours; uncover & bake for 30 minutes longer or until meat & potatoes are tender
    8. Top with sweet paprika and parsley to make this dish look so amazing!
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