🧁 Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients For the cheesecake: 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the crust and topping: 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional toppings: Honey drizzle […]
🧺 Ingredients: 2 slices good sandwich bread (white, sourdough, or wheat — whatever you’ve got) 2 tablespoons softened butter or mayonnaise 2–3 slices cheese (American, cheddar, or a mix — go with what melts nice and gooey!) Now here’s where the jazz comes in: 1 tablespoon pepper jelly or 2 slices crispy bacon or A […]
🧺 Ingredients: 1 ½ cups White Lily all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 3 large eggs 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional but adds a sweet Southern touch) Pinch of salt 🥣 Instructions: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease […]
🧺 Ingredients: 6 large eggs 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or whatever’s in your fridge) 1 cup cooked breakfast meat (bacon, sausage, or ham — even leftover bits work fine!) 🥣 Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish (about 8×8 inches) with butter or oil. Whisk the eggs in […]
🧺 Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose White Lily flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, but Brenda would say “throw ’em in!”) 1 cup semi-sweet […]
Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Deviled Eggs A bold Southern twist on a classic! Creamy, smoky, and spicy — these deviled eggs are topped with juicy Cajun shrimp and bits of savory sausage for a flavor explosion in every bite. ⸻ ADVERTISEMENT Ingredients For the eggs: • 6 large eggs • 3 tbsp mayonnaise • 1 […]
Baklava Pistachio Cheesecake IngredientsCrust & Baklava Layer: 1 cup melted butter ADVERTISEMENT 1 tsp cinnamon 2 cups chopped pistachios (unsalted) 1 roll phyllo dough (thawed) ½ cup honeyCheesecake Filling: 24 oz cream cheese (softened) ¾ cup sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour creamHoney Syrup (for topping): ½ cup honey ¼ cup water 1 tsp lemon juice DirectionsPrep the base Brush […]
Ingredients 1½ pounds chicken tenders (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips) 1 pound thin-cut bacon (1 slice per strip) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for a sweet glaze) 2 tablespoons maple syrup or BBQ sauce (optional, for brushing) Instructions […]
Ingredients 🧈 For the Crust: 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 🍰 For the Cheesecake Filling: 24 ounces (3 packages) cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon all-purpose […]
Ingredients 🧁 For the Cake: 1¾ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed for richer flavor) 2 cups granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons baking powder 1½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit 5 mins) ½ cup […]