Ingredients:
Combine all ingredients. Set griddle to medium heat, or utilize a sauté pan. Use about 2 tablespoons of oil per pancake. Place dollop of batter in pan. Brown each side. Serve hot.
Traditionally these are served with apple sauce, or sour cream.
Ingredients:
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.
Preheat oven to 350º. Butter 11″x7″ glass baking dish. Whisk first 6 ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Fold in bread, apple, raisins. Pour batter into prepared dish. Bake pudding for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Bake pudding until top is golden, and center is set, about another 35 minutes.
Spoon pudding into bowls. Top with vanilla ice cream, and serve.
Mix half cup of sugar in a blender with the remainder of ingredients. Preheat oven to 400º. Caramelize half a cup of sugar, then empty into mold. Add the mix on top. Bake for 45-55 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool. Place serving dish on top, then flip over. Enjoy!
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:
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 – 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. 🍪✨
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.
🔥 Bananas Foster – A Show-Stopping, Flaming Dessert! 🍌🔥
Bananas Foster isn’t just a dessert—it’s a legend. Originally created in New Orleans, this caramelized, rum-flamed delight brings rich, buttery bananas, warm cinnamon, and a deep, boozy kick together in one irresistible dish. Served over vanilla ice cream, it’s pure indulgence. And the best part? You can make this restaurant-style classic right at home!
The classic bananas Foster recipe is said to have been created at Brennan’s Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, in hair of on of their regular customers, Mr. Richard Foster.
1️⃣ Melt butter & brown sugar in a pan until it turns into a rich, golden caramel.
2️⃣ Add sliced bananas & cinnamon, letting them soak up all the flavor.
3️⃣ Time for the flame! Pour in the rum and (carefully!) ignite for that signature Bananas Foster magic.
4️⃣ Serve immediately over cold vanilla ice cream and enjoy the hot-meets-cold perfection!
🔥 Pro Tip: No rum? Swap it for vanilla extract & a splash of apple juice for a family-friendly version!
Have you ever tried making Bananas Foster at home? It’s easier than you think—and guaranteed to impress! Give it a shot and let us know how it turns out! 🍌🔥
And the easy access list for ingredients can be viewed: HERE!
Melt the butter in a skillet, add the brown sugar, and heat the mixture, stirring, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the bananas and sauté them 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until tender. Sprinkle the bananas with the cinnamon. Pout the warmed rum over the bananas, ignite it, and baste the bananas with the sauces until the flames are extinguished. Divide the ice cream among dessert plates, top each portion with a banana, and baste with the sauce.
“Classic Italian dessert made with ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.”
unsweetened cocoa powder, garnish chocolate curls, or cinnamon – optional
Directions:
Makes 10 to 12 servings
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.
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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