SUPER EASY CHERRY STRUDEL

This strudel is made with Pepperidge Farm Puff Pasty (from the freezer section) and it couldn't be easier. It slices beautifully and it is delicious served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, but it is also excellent at room temperature. It is a huge hit at our house!!1 sheet of frozen puff pastry (thawed)(1) 14½ oz. can red tart pie cherries packed in water¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)2...

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CROCKPOT LASAGNA

SERIOUS COMFORT FOODI guess this isn't technically lasagna, since it is cooked in the crock pot and uses rigatoni noodles, but it qualifies as serious comfort food and has all of the rich, familiar lasagna flavors.1½ pounds lean ground beef (browned & drained well)4 cups of beef broth (not bullion)(1) 15 ounce can of tomato sauce(1) 12 ounce can of tomato paste1 tablespoon dehydrated onion flakes1...

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BUTTERSCOTCH CHEESECAKE FOR TWO

This recipe makes the perfect amount for two perfect size desserts. It is smooth, creamy, rich and it has a serious butterscotch flavor. I will definitely be making this one often.PREPARE PAN:  Preheat your oven to 325F. Line a mini-loaf pan (6" x 3" x2") with foil and spray with cooking spray. Leave the ends of the foil long enough that you can grab onto them. You will be using these...

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ZIPPY CHEESE CRACKERS

These crackers are super easy to make and are a very nice addition to any snack tray or buffet table. I used sharp cheddar cheese in this photo, but pepper jack cheese makes an excellent cracker as well.8 ounces shredded SHARP cheddar cheese (or pepper jack)½ cup butter at room temperature1 ½ cups flour½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepperpinch of cayenne pepper (leave out if you use pepper...

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STRAWBERRY SPONGE CAKE

We love strawberry shortcake made with angel food cake or a sponge cake, rather than the biscuit type shortcake.  This sponge cake recipe is excellent and if covered well, stays soft and moist for several days.  I've served it with berries, mandarin oranges, pudding...you name it. It is light as air and is the PERFECT base for a million different desserts.7 egg whites7 egg yolks1¼ cups...

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BEST PANCAKES EVER !!!

First I want to apologize for the poor quality of this photograph. By the time I realized it was out of focus, the pancakes were long gone. That being said, these are the absolutely best home made pancakes I've ever made. They are super tall, light and fluffy and yet they don't get all mushy when syrup is added, they are excellent.3/4 cup milk2 tablespoons white vinegar (see note)1 cup all purpose...

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STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FOR TWO

I put three recipes together, to come up with this dessert for two. It has a shortbread cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake layer and it is topped with a  jelled strawberry topping. The contrast between the smooth vanilla cheesecake and the juicy strawberries was excellent!!!COOKIE CRUST¼ cup all purpose flour1 tablespoon powdered sugar2 tablespoons buttera pinch of baking powderMix the...

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Proudly Pinoy: Tapang Kalabaw (Carabao Meat)

 When I was still a kid, I wouldn't dare touch the meat if they say it's tapang kalabaw (carabao tapa).  Because I got used to the notion that they are as tough as natural leather, I never dared eat it again until recently, when my dad brought this home from Bulacan. He said that unlike before, the tapa right now is a lot more tender, but still quite chewy. Dad told us that this is...

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