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3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Wings

 

  Looking for an easy and delicious recipe for juicy BBQ chicken wings? This Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe will become your favorite go-to recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have juicy and flavorful chicken wings that will surely be a hit at your next party or gathering.

 

3 pounds Chicken wings 3 pounds of cut and trimmed wings will equal approximately 10 drumettes and 12 wings/flats.

1 cup Dr. Pepper

1 cup BBQ sauce Divided into 1/2 cup portions.

 

Fresh or thawed wings should be washed in a colander with cold water. Examine the wings and remove any remaining pin feathers. Trim any excess fat or skin with kitchen scissors. Using a paper towel, blot the wings dry.

3 lbs. chicken wings

Fill a 6-quart oval crockpot halfway with wings. You'll need enough wings to cover the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.

Drizzle Dr. Pepper over the wings.

1 quart Dr. Pepper

Then, drizzle 1/2 cup BBQ sauce over the wings. Mix the Dr. Pepper and BBQ sauce into the wings.

1 cup barbecue sauce

Set the crockpot lid on top. Cook for 2-3 hours on high in the crockpot. After 2 1/2 hours, check to see if they are finished. Temperatures in the crockpot vary slightly.

Following the cooking time has passed, use a meat thermometer to see if the center of the wings is at least 165 degrees.

When finished, use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the wings from the crockpot. Remove and discard the chicken juices, Dr. Pepper, and barbecue sauce mixture.

 

Finally, return the chicken wings to the crockpot and drizzle with 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce. Gently toss the wings in the sauce to coat. To dab sauce and brush wings, I like to use a silicon brush. Reinstall the lid. Cook the wings for another 15 minutes on high.

1 cup barbecue sauce

 

 

 

American Flag Pancake Board

 This patriotic holiday would be incomplete without an American Flag Pancake Board!

 

Ingredients

mini Eggo pancakes

strawberries

raspberries

blackberries

blueberries

bananas

 

Directions

Begin by filling the top left corner of a rectangle-shaped wooden board that is at least 18′′ x 12′′ with blackberries and blueberries.

The rest of the board should be covered in raspberries.

 

Make rows of mini pancakes across the board, leaving space between each row for strawberries to create the red stripes.

Strawberries should be used to fill in the gaps between the rows of pancakes.

Using a mini star cutter, cut mini stars from banana slices and place them across the blueberries and blackberries in the top left corner of the board.

 

Fill festive star bowls with mini cuts of butter and maple syrup, then top with baked bacon.

Orange Cranberry Bread with Glaze

  

Cranberry Orange Bread is incredibly moist, dense, and full of orange and cranberry in every bite. It’s even topped with a sweet orange glaze that puts it over the top.

 

For the bread:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 cups granulated sugar

Zest 2 large oranges

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

1 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)

4 large eggs slightly beaten

2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups fresh cranberries halved

 

For the orange glaze:  

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice

1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest

 

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Set aside two 9-inch loaf pans sprayed with cooking spray.

Within a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and orange zest. Stir in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Place aside.

Whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract in a separate medium mixing bowl.

Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring only until combined. Fold in the cranberries, halved. Add the batter to the prepared pans.

 

Bake for 60-75 minutes in regular loaf pans, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Bake for 35-45 minutes for mini loaves. If your loaf begins to brown too quickly while baking, cover it with aluminum foil to finish baking.

Take out from the oven and cool for 10 minutes on a cooling rack. With a knife, loosen the bread's sides. Take out the loaf from the pan with care. Allow to cool completely on the wire rack.

 

Make the orange glaze while the bread cools. Integrate powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a small bowl. Whisk until completely smooth. Pour the glaze over the bread. Slice and serve. Wrap the bread tightly and store it at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Orange Juice Cake

 

 The following traditional Orange Juice Cake is moist and bursting with fresh citrus flavor! Best of all, thanks to a box of cake mix and vanilla pudding, the easy homemade bundt cake comes together in minutes. It's a straightforward dessert that's appropriate for every occasion!

 

Ingredients:

1 (15.25-ounce) box of yellow cake mix

1 (3.4-ounce) box of instant lemon pudding mix

3/4 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup orange juice

4 large eggs

For the glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar.

3/4 cup orange juice

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

 

Set the oven to 350°F and prepare a 10 to 12-cup Bundt pan with butter and flour.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, vegetable oil, orange juice, and eggs with an electric mixer. Mix for approximately 2 minutes. Fill the prepared pan halfway with the cake mix.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake begins to pull away from the pan sides. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan while you prepare the glaze.

 

Combine the powdered sugar, orange juice, and butter in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium-low heat until the butter has melted.

Poke holes in the cake with a skewer or toothpick. While the cake is still in the pan, pour the warm glaze over it. It will appear to be a lot of glazes, but just keep pouring. Allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cake is completely cool and most of the glaze has been absorbed, before inverting onto a serving platter. Allow to completely cool before serving. This cake is best served after resting for 8 hours.

Food Fun

 

Food Fun

 

California Spaghetti Salad

 A refreshing salad that is easy to make and enjoy anytime.

 

1 lb spaghetti, cooked and drained.

1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved.

1 cucumber, diced.

2 zucchinis, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced.

1 red bell pepper, diced.

1 red onion, diced.

1 can sliced black olives, drained.

For the dressing:

1 bottle of Italian dressing

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated.

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

 

Prepare spaghetti according to package directions, then drain and rinse in cold water.

 

Combine zucchini, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, onion, and black olives in a large mixing bowl.

Whisk together the Italian dressing, sesame seeds, parmesan cheese, paprika, celery seed, and garlic powder in a small bowl.

 

Toss cooked spaghetti with vegetables and olives, then add dressing and toss well.

Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to chill. Enjoy while chilled!

Stuff Cabbage

 

One of my favorite dishes, with a side of mashed potatoes with the sauce over them as well.

 

Ingredients:

2 heads of cabbage

2 lbs. ground beef

3 cups cooked rice.

1 egg

1 tsp garlic

1 tbsp parsley

2 slices diced onion.

1 -15 oz. can of tomato sauce.

1-28 oz. can crush tomatoes.

1/4 cup tomato sauce (in meat)

Salt & Pepper to taste

 

place a cabbage head in a pot of boiling water and peel off the cabbage leaves one at a time. With a sharp knife, trim the rough end of the cabbage leaf.  Combine all ingredients except the 15 oz can of tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes in a mixing bowl, then spoon a small amount onto a cabbage leaf, roll up like a fajita, and place seam side down in a casserole dish. To keep the Halupky from burning, I put tomato sauce and a cabbage leaf or two on the bottom of the casserole dish. Serve with crushed tomatoes.

Bake for 75 minutes at 375oF with the lid on. Reduce the heat to 325o and bake for another 90 minutes until the cabbage is tender. Every hour, baste.

Garnish with tomato sauce.

Fancy Drinks

 

Fancy Drinks

 

PINEAPPLE DREAM DESSERT

You will get plenty of compliments with this dreamy dessert.

 

1 8-oz package of cream cheese (softened)

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)

1 8-oz tub of whipped topping, like Cool Whip

Crust

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup melted butter

20 graham crackers, crushed

Topping

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup diced pineapple (drained)

 

Mix the cream cheese with an electric mixer in a medium mixing bowl until slightly fluffy.

Mix in the powdered sugar gradually until well combined.

Incorporate the whipped topping and beat until fluffy.

Fold in the crushed pineapple with a spatula and set aside.

Combine the crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a small mixing bowl until well combined, then pat into a 9 X 9 baking dish.

Distribute the filling evenly over the crust with a spatula.

Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm, on top of the shredded coconut and diced pineapple.

Fancy Drinks

 

BROCCOLI SALAD

This is an easy and yummy salad that you can throw together quickly!

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 12-ounce bags of raw broccoli

Cup of chopped red onion.

1 cup grated cheddar cheese.

1/2 cup cooked and chopped bacon.

Mayo for a creamy coleslaw

 

This is the easiest part; simply combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine, and chill for 2 hours before simmering! The great thing about this simple broccoli salad is that you can customize it by adding more sauce, cheese, etc.

Homemade chili sauce

 

This recipe for homemade Sweet Chili Sauce is garlicky, sharp, sweet, and a little spicy. This sauce is ideal for dipping spring rolls, egg rolls, and dumplings in. Alternatively, pair it with barbecued meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables. You can also enjoy it as a snack with a block of cream cheese and bagel chips or crackers!

 

Ingredients

2 & 1/3 cups water , divided

2 cups rice wine vinegar

2 cups granulated sugar.

4 teaspoons salt

4 fresh red jalapeño, red Fresno, or red serrano peppers, stems removed, minced

6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons Clear Jel canning starch

 

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, the rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt, peppers, and garlic; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.

Even though the sauce is heating up, combine the remaining 1/3 cup of water and the canning starch.

Pour the canning starch mixture into the pan while vigorously stirring the sauce mixture; continue to stir and bring the mixture back to a boil. Simmer for 1 minute on low heat.

 

Scoop the sauce into 8-ounce glass jars with a ladle, leaving a 1/4-inch clearance at the top. Remove any air bubbles with a chopstick, then adjust the level with additional sauce if necessary.

Wipe the rims of the jars clean with a paper towel dampened with vinegar. Put the lids on the jars and secure them properly.

 

 

 

 

ORANGE CREAMSICLE POUND CAKE

So delicate, so delicious, you will want to make it once a week.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour sifted and then measured

⅛ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 cup butter no substitutions, at room temperature

½ cup solid vegetable shortening

3 cups granulated sugar

6 large eggs at room temperature

1 cup whole milk at room temperature

3 ounces orange gelatin like this, not sugar-free

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

3 cups powdered sugar sifted

3 to 5 tablespoons of cream soda

 

Warm up the oven to 325°F.

Cover a ten-inch tube pan with either flour or sugar, then with solid vegetable shortening. Alternatively, Wilton Cake Release can be used.

Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.

 

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the mixer. To combine, mix everything.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.

 

Pour the vanilla extract into the milk. Then alternately add the milk mixture and flour, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Scrape down the sides of the mixer. Mix once more to combine.

Half of the batter should be poured into the prepared tube pan. Return the remaining batter to the mixer stand and stir in the orange gelatin. Mix until smooth, but don't overmix. Must also fold in the gelatin by hand. Smooth the top of the orange batter over the plain batter.

1 hour 20 minutes in the oven. The cake is done when no crumbs or dry crumbs remain on a wooden pick inserted into the thickest part of the cake.

 

Cool down for 20 minutes in the pan on a wire rack before inverting onto a platter to cool completely. Before frosting or covering, make sure it has completely cooled.

Powdered sugar should be sifted. Mix the powdered sugar and cream soda in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Pour over the cake.

The cake will be kept in an airtight container on the counter for 4 to 5 days. After that, it will begin to dry out.

 

 

 

 

FYI

 Types of cherries

Strawberry Tree Farms Day Seven

It’s now the seventh day I have cooked with products that were sent over by Strawberry Tree Farms, located in Florida.

 This company puts its heart and soul into creating soups, seasonings, and more to make our life’s easier at home, preparing delicious-tasting meals.

 I have enjoyed cooking with all their products and appreciate all the ones they have sent me. I hope you will visit their online store, and grab some products for yourself. Your family, friends, and your taste buds will appreciate it if you do.

The last dish that I created with Strawberry Tree Farms products was some over-the-top great-tasting Cajun Gumbo, using a strictly Cajun gourmet seasoning mix. You will truly love creating dishes with this healthy Cajun seasoning blend. Not only did it add some milk heat to my dish, but some over-the-top flavor. All I needed was already in the jar, I did not have to add any other seasoning to my Gumbo. And a great part is the more you add the more heat you get. So leave it on the table for those who love spice.

The blend would also be great on meat, other soups, rice, and so much more. Strawberry Tree Farms products offer you some great recipe ideas alongside their products. Take this one for example:  For Cajun Eggplant: Combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of milk, and 2 tablespoons of Strictly Cajun. Cut 1 medium eggplant into 1/2" slices and dip eggplant slices into the mixture. Coat with Ritz brand crackers. Arrange in a baking pan and bake for 15 minutes. Put your favorite cheese on top and melt.

 

Every single product from Strawberry Tree Farms has the perfect blend to make all your meals over the top and beyond!

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Strawberry Tree Farms Day Six

 

Still going strong making yummy tasting meals, with Strawberry Tree Farms, products.

 

Tonight I made some easy Tuscan Minestrone, with the mix from Strawberry Tree Farms. This truly is a gourmet soup mix that tastes like authentic Italian. The ingredients bring a home-cooked taste to the soup. In thirty minutes you have a gourmet soup on the table. All you need to do is add the ingredients you wish to add, such as zucchini, mixed veggies, and even some cheese. White beans, and tomato sauce with water, and your meal or side dish are ready to serve.

You get up to twelve bowls of homestyle Tuscan Minestrone from this bag of Tuscan soup mix. That’s amazing!

 

Your family and friends will never know you got most of your ingredients out of a bag.

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Strawberry Tree Farms Day five

 

 Now onto day five and making dinner all about Spanish dishes. To bring the dishes to life, I am using more products from Strawberry Tree Farms.

First up was some Mexican black beans using a seasoning blend called, Mexican Hurcha seasoning mix, from you guessed it, Strawberry Tree Farms. You will love this blend, for any dish, not just Mexican or other Spanish dishes. It’s so versatile, you will be able to get your creative juices flowing. You can use it for eggs, seafood and so much more for that Mexican taste. It has a slight kick from it, but nothing over the top. My kids had no problem eating my dish with it.

The main dish tonight was some fried white fish tacos, with Taco Taco seasoning gourmet seasoning mix. This blend will truly take you to your favorite Mexican restaurant right in your kitchen. Not only does the food taste delicious, my house smells the same. From tacos to burritos, to just a sprinkle on any food, your taste buds will dance from the flavor. Here is a recipe idea from Strawberry Tree Farms, For Taco Rice Casserole: First, cook the rice according to the directions on the rice package. Then, brown 1 lb of ground beef (or turkey), and drain. Add in 1 small, chopped onion (or 1 1/2 tablespoons STF Roasted Onion Delight seasoning), Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons of Taco Taco Seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of corn, 1 can of black beans, drained, and 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilis (chilis optional).

 

Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray. Spread evenly on the bottom of the pan 2 cups of the cooked rice. Spoon the meat mixture over the rice, top with your favorite shredded cheese. Bake, covered, at 350F for about 25 minutes, test to make sure cooked through. Enjoy the smiles you put on everyone's faces when they taste it!

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

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PECAN PIE COBBLER

Wow family, friends even co-workers with this stunning dessert.

 

1 Box refrigerated pie crusts

2 1/2 cups light corn syrup

2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted

4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

6 eggs, slightly beaten

2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Butter-flavor cooking spray

2 cups pecan halves

Vanilla ice cream

 

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Shortening or cooking spray should be used to grease a 13-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Unroll 1 pie crust from the pouch onto a work surface. Roll into a 13-by-139-inch rectangle. Trim the edges of the crust to fit the dish.

 With a wire whisk, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the chopped pecans. Half of the filling should be spooned into the crust-lined dish. Remove the second pie crust from the pouch and place it on the work surface. Roll into a 13-by-139-inch rectangle. Trim the edges of the crust to fit the filling. Cooking spray with a butter flavor should be used to coat the crust. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until golden. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 350°F. Spoon the remaining filling over the baked pastry; arrange pecan halves on top in a decorative pattern. Cook for 14 to 16 minutes, or until golden. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 350°F. Spoon the remaining filling over the baked pastry; arrange pecan halves on top in a decorative pattern. Bake for 30 minutes more, or until set. Allow to cool for 20 minutes on a cooling rack. Serve with vanilla ice cream while still warm.

Strawberry Tree Farms Day four

  

Well, it’s day four and I am still cooking fantastic recipes, with products sent over from Strawberry Tree Farms.

To begin my dinner tonight, I started with a pot of pasta fazool, made with Strawberry Tree Farms’ own, Mama’s Pasta Fazool dry soup mix. It tastes just like Grandmom would have made it back in Italy. It makes you think you eating in a fine-dining Italian restaurant. Everything you need is in the bag, except for the can of tomato sauce. For me, I also added some chunks of carrot, and beans as well. But everything else is waiting for you in the bag already. In less than thirty minutes your house smells amazing from this soup cooking, and it’s ready to eat as well. This is a fantastic starter meal or a side dish. This a wonderful idea for your table.

With Strawberry Tree Farms, and rockin roasted garlic, I made some tater totes, as a side dish. This gourmet seasoning mix was the perfect choice for my tater tots. It gave them a wonderful garlic flavor and other flavors from the ingredients it contains. You can use this blend for fish, seafood, and even on top of a steak. It will not disappoint, that’s for sure. You can also use it as a rub, works great that way as well. I’m sure you will find that you can just leave the container on the table to sprinkle on many dishes. Here's an idea from Strawberry Tree Farms, For Party Dip & Sauce: Mix 1 tablespoon of Rockin Roasted Garlic with 3/4 cup of sour cream and 1/4 cup of mayonnaise. Let set in the refrigerator for 2 hours. For salad dressing or sauce, simply add water to party dip to desired texture and use over chicken, rice, vegetables, etc. Alternative for party dip only: Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons of Rockin Roasted Garlic with 1 cup of whipped cream cheese and enough sour cream to make it easy to mix.

My veggies for the night’s dinner were a mixture of root vegetables coated with, Strawberry Tree Farms’ very very veggie blend. With this blend, you won’t want to coat your food with plain old salt and pepper, this mix is the new seasoning. It not only works on veggies but uses instead of everything mixed on a cream cheese bagel. From rice to steak, it will work to give your flavor profile a fantastic taste. The all-natural ingredients bring the flavor of your food out. There are many ways to utilize this seasoning, that’s for sure.

The star of my dinner tonight was a flat iron steak, seasoned with Strawberry Tree Farms, Serious steak rub & searing seasoning mix. It brought the natural taste of the steak out. I did not need to add any additional seasoning to my steak. You can use this blend as a rub, or as a coating, both give you the same flavor profile. Also, this is a great product to use when searing or grilling. The spices and herbs in this blend give you the perfect marriage to any dish.

 

  

 

 

 

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