Tag: Deserts

Rum Raisin Rice Pudding

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of short grain white rice
  • 4 cups of nonfat milk
  • 4 sticks of cinnamon
  • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 vanilla bean, split, and scrapped
  • 3/4 of a cup of dark rum
  • 1 cup of golden raisins

Wash rice under cold water, until water is clear. Drain well. Put milk, and cinnamon sticks in a small sauce pan. Bring to a slow boil. Add rice, return to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until al dente (barely soft throughout), stirring occasionally. Add sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla bean. Continue to simmer, covered, over low heat for another 10-15 minutes, or until rice is tender, and sauce has the consistency of heavy cream. Chill in a bowl over an ice bath to stop from cooking.

Place rum, and raisins in a pot. Simmer over low heat, until raisins have plumped, and rum is almost gone. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, fold into chilled rice pudding. Place pudding in the fridge, allow to set. Serve cold, top with a dash of cinnamon.

Chilian Empanada Dough

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  • 2 cups of flour
  • 3/4 cup of milk
  • 2 tablespoons of shortening
  • 1 teaspoons of salt
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons of vinegar

Bring milk to boil, add vinegar. Let cool, combine remaining ingredients. Kneed dough. Once combined, place dough in fridge, covered in plastic wrap for 30-45 minutes. Once cool the dough is very easy to work with. Cut off small amount, and roll. Then stuff with anything you’d like. Use water, or an egg wash to seal in all the yummy goodness. A pastry brush works well, to keep the hands fresh from glue that is dough.

See below for creative ideas. Empanada are fun. They can be a small bite sized appetizer, an entree, a side, or even a dessert! Filling ideas:

  • seasoned ground beef
  • ground pork
  • pulled pork
  • pulled chicken
  • potatoes/vegetable mix (seasoned potatoes, and peas work well)
  • Thanksgiving leftover mix: turkey, cranberry, yams, splash of gravy (one of my favs)
  • fruit cream cheese mixture

Once stuffed, you can freeze for later, or cook right away. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes or fry until golden brown.

Mary Kay’s Sugar Cookies: Soft and Buttery Recipe

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🍪 Mary Kay’s Sugar Cookies – The Perfect Blend of Soft, Sweet & Buttery! 🍪

Some cookie recipes are good… but Mary Kay’s Sugar Cookies? They’re unforgettable. These soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies have the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making them a go-to for holiday baking, special occasions, or just because you deserve a treat!

What makes them special? It’s all in the simplicity. No overcomplicated steps, just a classic, tried-and-true recipe that delivers soft, slightly chewy, perfectly golden cookies every time.

✨ Pro Tips for the BEST Sugar Cookies:

✔️ Chill the dough – This keeps the cookies thick & soft!

✔️ Don’t overbake – They should still look slightly underdone in the center.

✔️ Get creative! – Add sprinkles, frosting, or a drizzle of chocolate for extra flair!

One bite, and you’ll know why this recipe has been loved for generations! Ready to bake? Grab the full recipe and get started on the best sugar cookies ever. 🍪✨

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Preheat over to 400º.

Cream butter, and sugar. Add egg. Sift flour, and baking soda into mixture. Roll doug into small balls, and place on an uncreased cookie sheet.

Dip bottom of small juice glass in the additional sugar. Press into each cookie to flatten.

Bake for 6.5 minutes, or until cookies are slightly brown around the edges. Allow to cook for 1 minute, and remove immediately. Makes 50.

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Delicious Moist Banana Bread with Optional Add-Ins

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Ingredients

Preheat over to 350º. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Bake at 350º for approx 50 minutes.

Optional: Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, raisins or crushed walnuts. You can also sprinkle brown sugar on top, prior to baking.

Serving size 1 slice, makes 12

Classic Banana Bread – A Childhood Favorite That Stuck 🍌🍞

Some recipes come and go, but others become family staples for life. This banana bread recipe is one of those. I first picked it up back in the late 80’s, during elementary school, and from that moment on, it’s been a go-to in our kitchen.

Why? Because it’s quick, easy, moist, and a healthier option compared to many other banana bread recipes out there. It strikes the perfect balance—just sweet enough, incredibly soft, and packed with real banana flavor. Plus, it’s the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on the counter!

Enjoy it warm with a little butter, toasted for breakfast, or even as a grab-and-go snack. However you slice it, this banana bread has stood the test of time—and for good reason!

Ready to try it for yourself? Check out the recipe and bring a little slice of nostalgia into your kitchen! 🍌✨

Get all the ingredients to make this yummy treat by clicking here.

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Moist Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze

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Ingredients

Beat eggs, add sugar, mixing until well blended. Next, add in vanilla extract, lemon rind, cinnamon and the oil. Mix again, fold in zucchini. Sift dry ingredients together. Preheat oven to 350. Add dry ingredients to liquid mixture, a little at a time until fully incorporated. Pour batter into two lightly greased loaf pans. Bake at 350º for 45-50 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes.

While cooling, heat sugar and lemon juice together until sugar dissolved. Drizzle mixture of loaves. Let cool before serving.

Looking to switch it up? Add in 1 cup; crushed walnuts, chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped dried apricots.

Nonna’s Zucchini Bread – A Sweet Slice of Tradition (With a Hidden Twist!)

There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly baked zucchini bread filling the kitchen—a warm, inviting scent that instantly feels like home. Nonna’s recipe has been a family favorite for generations, and the best part? It’s secretly packed with zucchini—but you’d never know it!

As a kid, I devoured slice after slice, never realizing I was actually eating vegetables. Moist, perfectly spiced, and just the right amount of sweet, this bread is the ultimate way to sneak some goodness into your day. Whether you serve it as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert, it’s always a hit.

Want to make it even better? Add chocolate chips, walnuts, or a cinnamon sugar topping for an extra indulgent twist. However you slice it, this classic zucchini bread proves that healthy eating doesn’t have to taste healthy. 😉

Ready to bake? Let’s bring a little Nonna’s love into your kitchen! 🍞✨

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