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An easy recipe that takes only six ingredients and no baking. It's my makeover from a popular early 1970's dessert that is ever so scrumptious and decadent as well... Servings: 12 Prep: 10 Mins. Chill: A minimum of 2 hours INGREDIENTS 1 prepared angel food cake (either store-bought or homemade) 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup confectioners' sugar 2 (8-oz tubs) cool whip 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 full size Heath bars, finely crushed (by pulsing in a food processor) --Extra unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting top of frosted cake METHOD Cut the angel food cake horizontally into three even layers using a serrated knife. Sift, using a sieve, the cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar into a large bowl. Add the cool whip and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Using a spatula, gently fold in the finely crushed heath bars. Spread the frosting in between the layers, around the sides (including inside the center tunnel area), and on top of the cake. As a finishing...

Delicious sides dish that's a 'crowd pleaser'  when the recipe is doubled, or for a smaller family (as in recipe shown below) it's just as great too! After all, you can't go wrong with potatoes and cheese... (Serves 2 to 4) Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1-1/4 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese, divided 1-1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, divided 1 tablespoon unsalted cold butter, divided 1/4 cup low sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons dried minced onion 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 10 ozs. (about 2 cups) frozen hash browns (do not thaw)  ~ I make my own freezer hash browns using russet potatoes METHOD Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray, with butter spray, a 6x6" casserole dish and set aside. In a medium bowl, mix the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses to combine; set aside separately 1/2 cup of cheese mixture for the final topping. Divide the cold butter in half (2-teaspoon-portions each). Melt half the butter; set both ...

A go-to appetizer that is a family favorite which you are able to use with salmon (as I did here), or sub the salmon for cooked halibut, dungeness or tanner crab, or minced clams... --for king crab which is richer here's the link for that recipe  https://sandrarecipeblogsite.blogspot.com/2017/07/sandras-famous-alaskan-king-crab-dip.html#.WYAQGoTyvDc... Yield: (1-1/2 cups) Prep: 10 mins. INGREDIENTS 1 cup (about 2 fillets) prepared cooked, regular or smoked salmon, flaked (no bones or skin) --do not use lox-- 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion 1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika Pinch of ground cayenne Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Serving options: --crackers --whole wheat bread slices quartered --cucumber slices --celery stocks --toasted baguette slices Garnish options: --Green...

The most succulent dessert bars you'll ever have with a tropical flair that's simply decadent... Servings: (12) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 35-40 Mins. INGREDIENTS Wet: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dry (sift): 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup all-purpose flour Add: 2 medium, ripe bananas, peeled and mashed 1 (8-oz. can) crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 teaspoon finely grated, lemon zest Topping: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray with baking spray a dark 9 x 9 square pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to combine melted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar. Add beaten egg and vanilla extract; mix to combine (while scraping sides of bowl) until light and fluffy. Place a sieve over wet ingredients and sift cinnamon, salt, baking pow...

What a fabulous dessert that's awesome the day it's baked, and even more scrumptious the following day... Servings: 12 Prep: 20 Mins. Bake: 45-55 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 1st Wet: 3 (medium) ripe bananas, mashed 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice 2nd Wet: 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice 1-1/2 cup 2% milk Beat: 2/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 3rd Wet: 3 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dry (sift) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon table salt METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bundt pan with baking spray; set aside. In a small bowl, add the bananas with 1 TB lemon juice, and mash until combined; set aside. In a 2-cup-glass-measuring-cup, add 1-1/2 cup milk and then 1 TB lemon juice (let activate for 5 minutes). Meanwhile, in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter with both sugars...

Luscious fruity goodness in every bite! If you're at all like me, you won't be able to stop with only one bar... Servings: (24 bars) Prep Time: 15 Mins. Cooking Time: 28 to 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS: Dough: � cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature � cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom � teaspoon ground ginger � teaspoon fine-grain salt 3 cups old-fashioned oats (for more crunchier bars), --Or, quick cooking oats (for chewier bars) 1 cup raisins Filling: 1-1/4 cup jarred meatless mincemeat with apples and raisins (I use Nonesuch, not the 'dry' pkg'd type) PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a glass 9�x11� baking dish; set aside. In large stand mixer bowl, beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. In medium bowl, sift through a sieve the flour, baki...