Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1 15 ounce can pumkin puree
1 cup Vegetable Oil

Cream Cheese Layer : 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 TBS milk
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS
Stir together all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, and oil, stir until combined. Pour and spread batter into an ungreased 15x10 pan. With an electric mixer, cream your cream cheese and sugar. Beat in egg and milk. Drizzle over your pumpkin layer. Gently use a knife to swirl the mixtures. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Add more chips o the top if desired when cake has cooled for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack for about two hours.

Cream Cheese Squares

Cream Cheese Squares
 Ingredients:
* 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
* 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
* 1 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup butter, melted
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 Directions:
(1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
(2) Press one can of the crescent rolls into the bottom of the prepared pan.
(3) In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. I used my Kitchen-Aid mixer for this step… you could also use a hand-held mixer. Spread evenly over the crescent layer.
(4) Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and lay them on top of the cream cheese layer. Do not press down.
(5) Pour the melted butter over the entire pan. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
(6) Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is crisp and golden.

French Toast Rollups

1 loaf of white bread (2 if for a crowd, do NOT use wheat bread)
1 egg yolk 8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
5 TBS butter

Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 TBS cinnamon
1. Cut the crusts off all of your bread.
2. Roll the bread flat like a pancake.
3. Mix together egg yolk, cream cheese, and 1/2 cup sugar. Blend thoroughly.
4. Spread cream cheese mixture on flattened bread slices.
5. Roll em' up.
6. Melt 5 TBS butter
7. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
8. Brush the rolls with butter and then dip completely in the sugar mixture.
9. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
 10. Serve and enjoy! These are especially great because you can make them up the night ahead. Just place in the refrigerator covered with tin foil until you're ready to bake!

 http://marcicoombs.blogspot.com/2012/07/french-toast-roll-ups.html

Carnitas Tacos

2 lbs of country style pork ribs (I prefer boneless and look for ones with the least amount of fat)
1 TBS Salt
1 TBS black pepper
1 TBS dried oregano
1 white onion quartered


Put it in a crock pot, cook for 6-8 hours and shred.

Steam corn tortillas, fill with the meat, a little cheddar cheese and then a mix of diced red onion and cilantro. If you make them in bulk, you can wrap each one in a bit of foil and they stay warm and yummy.

Also...serve with a lime wedge.

Best Baby Backs Evah

From The 5 easy ingredients cook book

4 - 5 pounds baby back ribs (two racks) I used trimmed country style because that is what I had, about 3 pounds
1/3 c. Italian salad dressing
1 1/2 (18 oz.) bottles of BBQ sauce
1 (26 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
1 1/4 c. brown sugar 


Use disposable aluminum baking dishes for easy clean up! Lay the ribs on the foil. I also sprayed the foil with canola. Pour the dressing and sauces over the ribs, then sugar over all. Make sure the ribs are mostly covered with the sauce. Baste occasionally with additional sauce. Bake uncovered at 250 degrees about 6 hours.

Cinnamon Roll Cake

Cake:
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp.salt
1 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter, melted

Topping:
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Mix everything together except for the butter. Slowly stir in the melted butter and pour into a greased 9x13 pan. For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife. Bake at 350 for 28-32 minutes.

Glaze:
2 c. powdered sugar
5 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla


While warm drizzle the glaze over the cake.

Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken

Recipe found HERE
http://www.classyclutter.net/2012/09/baked-parmesan-garlic-chicken.html

Marinade:

For the marinade, combine ingredients in a ziplock bag:

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 Tbs of lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

Let marinate for a few hours.

Breading and Baking:

Ingredients:

1. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
2. 1 package Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix 
3. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 
4. 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Mix cheese, dressing mix and garlic powder.
3. Remove chicken from marinade and coat with dry mixture. Place in shallow baking dish.
4. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is no longer pink in the center. 

Recipe adapted from Mom's Who Think.

Taco Soup

• 1 lb ground beef cooked and drained
  1/4 c. onion chopped (cook with the meat to get cooked a little)
  1 can each about 15 oz: corn, black beans, kidney beans, diced stewed tomotoes (juice and veg.....don't drain) Some times I add Navy beans...just depends what i have.
  1 can about 8 oz or tomato sauce
  1 package of taco seasoning
  
  I add and extra stewed tomatoe and sauce because I want it juicey. Pour all together and then just heat it up on the stove. On the side for people to add as they want: cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips/fritos

BBQ Brown Sugar Pork Loin

Marinade: marinade for 2-4hrs

1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon dehydrated onion flakes
4 tablespoons canola oil
2 Tbs Habanero Olive Oil (optional)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

*Save marinade after you place pork loins on the grill.  Slowly heat marinade to a slight boil for 15 min to make it safe to eat.  Add 1/2 tsp of corn starch to thicken if desired.  I added another cup of brown sugar to make it a bit sweeter:)

Turn Grill on med/high heat.  Be sure oil the grill before cooking.  Cook on each side approximately 6 min each side.  Lower the heat to med and cook another 10 min each side.  Baste the thickened marinade on each side.  **Cook as long as you prefer this is just a suggestion 145-160 degrees**

Meatball Sub Casserole from http://dishingwithleslie.blogspot.com

http://dishingwithleslie.blogspot.com/2012/09/meatball-sub-casserole.html

Ingredients:

1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch thick slices

8 oz cream cheese, softened

2 Tbs mayonnaise

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 cups freshly grated Mozzarella cheese, divided

1-2 Lbs frozen (OR HOMEMADE) meatballs, thawed

4 cups marinara sauce (CAN MAKE YOUR OWN)

1/2 cup water

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350

Arrange your bread slices in an ungreased 9x13 baking dish; set aside. In a bowl, combine your cream cheese, mayonnaise, seasonings, and pepper; spread over bread slices. Sprinkle with half of your Mozzarella; set aside. Mix together your meatballs, marinara, and water; spoon over Mozzarella. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Serve with a nice green salad and you're good to go!

Note: For a firmer base, simply toast your sliced bread before adding to baking dish.

Fettuccine Alfredo & Parmesan Crusted Chicken from http://www.lovepomegranatehouse.com

http://www.lovepomegranatehouse.com/2012/09/fettuccine-alfredo-parmesan-crusted.html

Fettuccine Alfredo

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fettuccine pasta
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic; minced
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain.

2. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add heavy whipping cream and bring to a low simmer. Add parmesan cheese and stir until incorporated and melted.

3. Add cooked pasta to alfredo sauce and mix until pasta is covered.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Servings: 6

Ingredients: 

• 6 boneless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; grated
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp butter

Directions:

1. Beat eggs in a bowl. Set aside.

2. In a plastic storage baggie, mix panko, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and oregano.

3. One at a time, dip chicken breast in egg and then place in baggie containing breading mixture. Shake baggie to coat chicken.

4. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Pan-fry chicken until no longer pink in the center and crust is golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side.

I slice the chicken and place on top of Fettuccine Alfredo. But this chicken is also delicious on it's own with something else! This is probably our favorite dish and it never disappoints!

White Texas Sheet Cake submitted by Melanie~thesisterscafe.com

1 c. butter
1 c. water
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk or sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda

Frosting:
1/2 c butter
1/2 c buttermilk or milk
4 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract (or vanilla if you prefer)
pinch of salt
1 c. chopped walnuts, optional

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a small saucepan, bring 1 c. butter and water to a boil. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt, mix to combine. Add hot butter mixture to wet, stir. Add buttermilk or sour cream to the cake mixture, blend. Then, add eggs and vanilla, blend. Grease large jelly roll pan, and pour batter into pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until done. Do not overcook, the cake should not be brown! Let cake cool 20 minutes before making frosting, you want it to be slightly warm when you frost it. For the frosting, in a small saucepan, combing the 1/2 c. butter and 1/2 c. buttermilk or milk, bring to a boil. In a large bowl, measure out 3 cups of powdered sugar and a pinch of salt, pour hot mixture and almond extract over powdered sugar, and mix to combine, adding more sugar to reach desired consistency. You don’t want the frosting to be thick. Since the mixture is hot, as it cools, it will harden. Look for the consistency of slightly runny pudding. Spread frosting on the cake quickly as the frosting cools fast! Sprinkle with chopped nuts. OR you can add the nuts to the frosting before you frost the cake.

Tin Foil dinners

Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs ground beef 4 large carrots, chopped 4 large potatoes, diced 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional) seasoning salt and pepper, to taste tin foil Directions: So easy - Divide the meat into fourths, and put each portion into flat sheets (about 12 inch square) of foil. Pile a desired amount of the remaining ingredients into your own individual meal. Be very generous with the salt when seasoning your uncooked pocket of awesome. Put more than you think you will need. Somehow, the salt kinda disappears during the cooking process, so be generous. When the foil dinner is built according to your desires, wrap it up in the foil much like you would wrap a present. When it's nice and sealed all around, I typically wrap it again, upside-down. This ensures it's sealed, but also keeps it from burning. Place your dinner very close to (or even directly on) a pile of hot coals/briquettes. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Garlic Cheese Pull Apart Bread

Garlic Cheese Pull Apart Bread with Frozen Bread Dough Author: Leigh Anne from yourhomebasedmom.com Recipe type: Side/Bread Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 20 mins Ingredients 16 frozen white dinner rolls (Rhodes brand) ½ C butter, melted 1 C grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 tsp dry parsley flakes 1½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp onion powder Instructions Remove frozen rolls from freezer and loosely wrap them in plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes. Cut rolls in half with a clean pair of scissors. Combine melted butter and seasonings together. Pour over dough and gently mix. Add ½ C of grated cheese and combine. You want each piece of dough to be coated. Line the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan with the piece of dough and then top with remaining grated cheese. Allow to rise in a warm place for 1½ – 2½ hours. Cover bottom of pan with foil to prevent butter from leaking out. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until center is completely done.

Ritz and Cheese Chicken

This is from my cousin Chelsea's recipe blog. For more of her great recipes, visit http://mmmcafe.blogspot.com/


2 large chicken breasts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbs milk
1 egg
1 cup colby jack cheese, grated
¼ cup fresh grated parmesan
½ sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
¼ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried parsley
5 ounces cream of chicken soup
1 Tbs sour cream
1 Tbs milk

Preheat oven to 375. To make the sauce, in a saucepan, stir together cream of chicken soup, milk and sour cream. Heat to a light simmer and set aside.

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In one bowl, whip the milk and egg. In a second bow, combine the cheese of your choice and parmesan. In the third bowl, mix ritz crackers, garlic powder and parsley. Dredge chicken in eggs, then cheese, then ritz crumbs. Place in a baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes.

Remove from oven, top with preheated sauce, and serve.