Friday Snack: Italian Bread

1 package active dry yeast1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)2 cups warm water1 tablespoon salt6-7 cups flourButterPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of water; let stand for 5 min. Dissolve salt in 2 cups of water. Put 5…

Hawaiian Turkey Sandwich

1 round loaf of Hawaiian bread1/4 cup mayo2 tbsp. brown mustard1 lb. oven roasted turkey breast3/4 cup spinach leaves1/2 of a medium red onion, thinly chopped1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut a 1/2 inch thick…

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

One 8-ounce bag of dates, sliced in half1/2 pound bacon, cut into thirdsCream of basalmic Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Wrap a piece of bacon around one date half, making sure to overlap ends of the bacon and use a toothpick to close. Continue…

Friday Snack: Bacon-Stuffed Pork Chops

2 slices muenster cheese (blue cheese would be a nice substitute here), shredded4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper2 center-cut pork chops (approx. 2" thick)2 teaspoons olive oilsaltground black pepper Preheat indoor…

Friday Snack: White chocolate chip and almond cookies

1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1/3 cup butter, melted1/3 cup shortening1 egg1 teaspoon almond extract1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 bag of white chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix sugars,…

Friday Snack: Rich & Charlie's Salad

Ingredients:1 head romaine 1 head iceburg1 can drained artichoke hearts1 can hearts of palm, chopped1 four oz. jar pimentos1 lg red onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheeseFresh ground pepper to tasteSalt1/2 cup olive oil1/2…

Lasagna Soup

Ingredients:1 lb. ground beef1/4 tsp. garlic powder2 cans beef broth w/ onion1 can diced tomatoes1/4 tsp Italian seasoning1 pkg Corkscrew pasta1/4 cup parmesan cheese Cook beef with garlic in skillet until browned. Pour off fat.Add broth, tomatoes…

Cherry Coffee Cake

Ingredients:¾ Cup butter1 ½ Cup sugar3 Eggs½ Teaspoon almond extract3 Cups flour1 ½ Teaspoon baking soda1 Eight ounce container sour cream1 Can cherry pie fillingDirections:Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray two 9”…

Hashbrown Casserole

Ingredients:2 lb. bag, frozen hashbrowns1 Stick butter1 Can cream of chicken soup1 Cup shredded cheddar cheeseSalt and pepper to taste (I recommend using sea salt instead of table salt)¼ Cup chopped red onionDirections:Mix all ingredients…

Mini Strawberry Napoleons

½ Package frozen puff pastry sheets (1 sheet)1 Package vanilla instant pudding mix1 Cup milk1 ½ Cups sweetened whipped cream1 ¼ Cups sliced strawberries1 tsp Almond ExtractConfectioners’ sugarPreheat oven to 400 degrees.Unfold…