Whoopie Pies

                                          

                                           Whoopie Pies                     

Two pillowy devil's-food cookies enclosing a cloudlike marshmallow filling -- it's a child's dream of a cookie, but you'll no doubt find them quite tasty, too. 

Calories 365

Yields: 12 pies

 Ingredients

Cookie Dough:

2 cup(s) all-purpose flour

1 cup(s) sugar

3/4 cup(s) milk

1/2 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa

6 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine, melted

1 teaspoon(s) baking soda

1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

1 large egg

Marshmallow Creme Filling:

6 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine, slightly softened

1 cup(s) confectioners' sugar

1 jar(s) (7- to 7 1/2-ounce) marshmallow creme

1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 large cookie sheets.

2.Prepare Cookie Dough: In large bowl, with spoon, mix all dough ingredients until smooth.

3.Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 2 inches apart, on each prepared cookie sheet. (There will be 12 rounds per sheet.)

4.Bake 12 to 14 minutes, rotating sheets between upper and lower racks halfway through baking, until puffy and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. With wide spatula, transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

5.Prepare Marshmallow Creme Filling: In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter until smooth. Reduce speed to low; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat in marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth.

6.Spread 1 rounded tablespoon filling on flat side of 12 cookies. Top with remaining cookies

Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake

 

Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake

This cake is moist, full of simple spices and canned pumpkin, nuts optional, a beautiful treat.

Ingredients:

- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour  

- 1 teaspoon baking powder  

- 1 teaspoon baking soda  

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  

- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg  

- ½ teaspoon ground ginger  

- ½ teaspoon salt  

- 1 cup granulated sugar  

- ½ cup brown sugar, packed  

- ½ cup vegetable oil  

- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree  

- 3 large eggs  

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)  

- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.  

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.  

3. In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.  

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.  

5. Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans if using.  

6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.  

7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  

8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.  

9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.  

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 75 minutes  

Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 12 servings  

Tips:  

Use canned pumpkin puree for consistent moisture and flavor in the cake.  

Ensure the bundt pan is well-greased to prevent sticking and maintain the cake’s beautiful shape.

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Big Mac Sloppy Joes

I had read about these on the web, and so I thought ok, why not, give this a try, it turned out pretty good, there are a few variations but I like this recipe. Can't remember where I saw it first. Have fun, hope you like it. #bigmacsloppyjoes #burgers #timefordinner #whatsfordinner #lunch

Ingredients:

Ground Beef Mixture

- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85/15)

- 1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped

- 1/4 cup hamburger pickles, chopped

- 1 teaspoon kosher salt

- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

McDonald's Secret Sauce Recipe:

- 1 cup mayonnaise

- 1/4 cup Western dressing

- 2 tablespoons sweet relish

- 1 tablespoon ketchup

- 1 teaspoon white vinegar

- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

- 1/8 teaspoon salt

To Assemble (Double Decker):

- 8 hamburger buns (with seeds)

- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded

- 12 hamburger pickle chips

- 4 slices American cheese

- Additional sauce, optional

How to make it:

Brown your ground beef halfway, about 3-4 minutes, in your large skillet then add in the chopped onions, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

Cook the beef until fully browned, about 3-4 minutes, then add in the chopped pickles and stir.

Mix the McDonald's Copycat Big Mac Sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and stir well.

Add 1 cup of the secret sauce to the pan, reserve the rest for your buns.

 Cook for an additional minute then serve on hamburger bun

Notes: I used single buns, not the 3 part buns to save bread and because my store didn't have them, you can too, who needs extra bread right?

Stacking order from the bottom up:

- Bun bottom

- Secret Sauce

- Lettuce

- American Cheese

- Meat

- Secret Sauce

- Lettuce

- Pickles

- Meat

- Bun Top

@Nutrition:

Calories: 849kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 2224mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 409mg | Iron: 7mg

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

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Teriyaki Steak

 Teriyaki Steak 

Skirt steak comes from the short plate. It comes in a long, thin strip or 'skirt'. Sometimes it's hard to find, so if you don't see it out with the other meats, ask your butcher.

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INGREDIENTS 

2 pounds beef skirt steak 

4 cloves garlic, minced 

2 cups teriyaki sauce 

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

The bottles you buy have SO much sugar, just make it at home

Details

Cooking Time: 5

Recipes Makes: 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cold water

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder (or granulated garlic)

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions to make the sauce

Mix all 6 ingredients together in a saucepan and then put over medium heat on the stove.

Whisk it continually and don’t turn your back on it. The color will change and darken as the sauce begins

to thicken. Once it has thickened, take it off the heat.

It keeps very well in the fridge.

DIRECTIONS

Cut the skirt steak into individual strips for serving. Add the garlic to the teriyaki sauce. In a re-sealable plastic bag, combine the steak and the sauce. Seal tightly and refrigerate to marinate overnight. 

Preheat oven to broil OR preheat a barbecue grill. 

When oven OR grill is ready, remove meat from bag and discard remaining marinade. Place meat on a broiler pan for the oven OR directly on the grill for the barbecue. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. 

Pineapple Banana Bread

                                   Pineapple Banana Bread                       

This bread is full of flavor, bananas, pineapple, coconut, a touch of cinnamon and oh so heavenly. So good for you. Easy to make and makes people happy. 

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 large eggs, room temperature

1-1/4 cups canola oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained

2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 to 5 medium)

1/4 cup coconut

Chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil and vanilla; add pineapple and bananas. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. If desired, stir in walnuts. Pour into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans.

Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 193 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Italian Sausage Meatloaf

 Garlic Parmesan Chicken Italian Sausage Meatloaf

Savory Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Italian Sausage makes a DELICIOUS Meatloaf with a Crispy Crust

Ingredients:

1 ½ lbs ground chicken

1/2 lb ground Italian sausage

¾ cup seasoned breadcrumbs

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 large eggs

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ yellow onion, finely chopped

¼ cup milk

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional for topping)

1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)

How to make it:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with pam in  a loaf pan.

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, onion, milk, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined—do not overmix.

Shape the mixture into a loaf shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet or into the loaf pan.

If desired, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top and gently press it into the loaf.

Brush the top of the meatloaf with olive oil to help create a golden crust.

Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Let the meatloaf rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a side of mashed potatoes, veggies, or a fresh salad.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

Kcal: 290 kcal | Servings: 6 servings