Category: Recipes

Delicious Seven Layer Salad Recipe

May 20, 2025
Seven Layer Salad

Credit: Meredith Photo Studios

Seven Layer Salad Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound bacon*
  • 1 large head iceberg lettuce – rinsed, dried, and chopped
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
  • 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese 
  • 1 cup chopped cauliflower

*Non-meat substitute: Plant-based bacon strips

DRESSING INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
  • ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

DIRECTIONS

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
  • To make the salad: Place chopped lettuce in a large glass dish or bowl; top with a layer of red onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower, and bacon.
  • To make the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.

Source: AllRecipes.com

Pecan Sandies Cookie Recipe

May 13, 2025
Pecan Sandies

Pecan Sandies Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar divided
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar sifted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat 1 cup white sugar, butter, oil, and confectioners’ sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a medium bowl; stir into egg mixture until dough comes together. Mix in pecans.
  • Place remaining 1/2 cup white sugar into a small shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and flatten slightly. Roll in sugar to coat evenly.
  • Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Recipe Source: AllRecipes.com

The Nutritional Benefits of Pecans: A Superfood Guide

May 12, 2025
Raw Pecans

What Are Pecans?

Pecans are a nutrition powerhouse loaded with vitamins and minerals. They are very filling and make a great snack. For culinary purposes, pecans are considered nuts. Botanically, pecans are classified as a fruit.

Pecans grow on trees In Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. They have a hard outer shell and look a lot like walnuts when opened. Pecans have a rich, buttery flavor.

Pecan Nutrition

Pecans contain over 15 vitamins and minerals. They are a superb source of antioxidants and have the highest antioxidant capacity compared to eight other tree nuts.

  • Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, and B6
  • Vitamin A, C and K
  • Folate
  • Manganese
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium
  • Phosphorus
  • Iron
  • Potassium
  • Calcium
  • Selenium
  • Antioxidants: Vitamin E, Lutein, Zea-xanthin, and Phenolics, Omega-3

Pecan Health Benefits

  • Arthritis Management
  • Heart Health
  • Immune System Support
  • Bone Health
  • Diabetes Control
  • Prevents Inflammation
  • Disease Prevention
  • Skin Care
  • Eye Care
  • Improves Digestion

How To Use Pecans In Recipes

  • Add to salads for crunch and sweetness
  • Mix into morning cereal
  • Use them in trail mix
  • Bake a pecan pie
  • Bake pecan cookies
  • Bake an upside down pecan apple pie

Delicious Almond and Pear Cake Recipe

May 6, 2025
Almond and Pear Cake

Photo by Buckwheat Queen

Almond and Pear Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 firm pear, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
  • ¾ cup sliced blanched almonds
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar, divided
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a small tart pan or a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Mix pear slices and amaretto liqueur together in a bowl.
  • Process almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar together in a food processor until the mixture is a fine almond meal.
  • Beat 1/4 cup sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well combined. Mix almond meal mixture, flour, and salt into creamed butter mixture to make a smooth batter.
  • Drain pears, reserving the amaretto liqueur. Stir drained liqueur into batter just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing batter if uneven. Arrange pear slices in a decorative pattern atop batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is starting to pull away from the edges, about 25 minutes. Allow cake to cool in pan for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Recipe Source: AllRecipes.com

Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe

April 29, 2025

Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe

Portobello Mushroom Burger

INGREDIENTS

Portobello Mushrooms
  • 4 portobello mushroom caps
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 (1 ounce) slices provolone cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Gather all ingredients
  • Place mushroom caps, smooth side up, in a shallow dish.
  • Whisk together balsamic, oil, garlic, basil, and oregano in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour vinaigrette over mushrooms. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes or so, turning twice. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  • Brush grill grates with oil. Place mushrooms on grill, reserving marinade for basting.
  • Grill until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes per side, brushing with marinade frequently.
  • Top mushrooms with cheese.
  • Continue grilling until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy with your choice of toppings.

Recipe Source: AllRecipes.com

Delicious Butternut Squash Bread Recipe

April 22, 2025
Butternut Squash Loaf Bread

Butternut Squash Bread Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 ⅔ cups white sugar
  • ⅔ cup butter
  • 2 cups pureed cooked butternut squash
  • 4 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves or to taste
  • ⅔ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • ⅔ cup raisins (Optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl until fluffy. Stir butternut squash, eggs, and water into sugar mixture.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ground cloves in another bowl; stir into sugar mixture. Add walnuts and raisins; stir until batter is just blended. Pour batter into prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pans briefly before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Recipe Source: AllRecipes.com