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Perfect Fried Shrimp

There truly is nothing better than a crispy, crunchy batch of fried shrimp. This easy, no-fuss recipe is perfect when that salty craving hits. If you like, you can easily dress up the flavors by adding your favorite spices, such as paprika, cumin, or more cayenne. Depending on the size of your shrimp, you may… Perfect Fried Shrimp

Mini cherry cheesecake tacos

* Ingredients: * Dessert tacos ° 1 block of cream cheese, at room temperature ° 1 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice ° zest of half a lemon, finely chopped ° 1/4 cup 35% cream ° 1/2 cup icing sugar ° 1 c. vanilla ° 6 large white tortillas ° neutral oil, in sufficient quantity °… Mini cherry cheesecake tacos

This Strawberry Cheesecake

This Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle features layers of sweetened berries doused with Amaretto, angel food cake cubes and luscious cheesecake filling, lightened with whipped cream. I was hosting brunch at my house, and that called for a lovely fruit-filled dessert recipe. Adding a homemade cheesecake twist to a strawberry trifle recipe was brilliant. A fruit and… This Strawberry Cheesecake

Pico De Gallo

Preparation time 0 minutes Cooking time is 5 minutes   * Ingredients: ° 1 tomato ° 2 green onions ° 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro ° Pinch of salt ° Lemon juice * Preparation steps: Wash the tomatoes, and cut small cubes. Chop the onion thin slices. Place tomatoes in a bowl, add onions, chopped coriander,… Pico De Gallo

Pasta shells with ground beef

This ground beef pasta recipe is so delicious and easy that anyone can make it. I learned how to make this skillet from a friend, but he told me he was inspired by his Mexican neighbor’s recipe, who calls it Conchitas. The term Conchitas comes from the shape of the pasta, which looks a lot… Pasta shells with ground beef

Magic Lemon Pie

This was part of the handwritten notes my niece, Stephanie, retrieved from her (my mother’s) grandmother’s prescription drawer. While searching for pictures, I found it to be a recipe from Eagle Brand Milk 1952 ad recipe book – how awesome !! It’s also great because you don’t have to pre-cook the filling and you can… Magic Lemon Pie

Chocolate Orange Cake

Ingredients FOR THE SPONGE 350 g Butter or baking spread 350 g Caster sugar 6 Eggs large 2 tsp Orange extract 1 tbsp Milk 300 g Self raising flour 50 g Cocoa powder 1/2 tsp Baking powder FOR THE BUTTERCREAM 250 g Butter or baking spread 450 g Icing sugar 50 g Cocoa powder 1 1/2 tbsp Milk 2 tsp Orange extract FOR DECORATION 1 Terry’s Chocolate Orange Orange sprinkles optional Instructions Pre-heat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4, and grease and… Chocolate Orange Cake

HOMEMADE MCDONALD’S MCGRIDDLES

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 batch of pancake batter 4 eggs 4 strips bacon, cooked and cut in half (or 4 cooked pork sausage patties) 4 slices American cheese INSTRUCTIONS Before you start the maple sugar, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat if you have one. Set aside. Pour the… HOMEMADE MCDONALD’S MCGRIDDLES