All posts by pamelashank2015

MASCARPONE FILLED CRANBERRY WALNUT ROLLS

Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls are a prize winning recipe for brunch. Refrigerated biscuits filled with mascarpone cheese, rolled in butter, cinnamon and sugar. Cranberries and walnuts added, baked and then drizzled with a mascarpone glaze.
This photo is from the Pillsbury website.

In 2008 I was chosen as a finalist for the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-off Contest.  I cannot even express how exciting this was and what an unforgettable experience. My recipe was Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls.

I was chosen as the winner of my category (Breakfast/Brunch)  and one of the 5 finalists to win the $1,000,000 dollars!  I did not win that, but did receive $5000 and a new stove. Continue reading MASCARPONE FILLED CRANBERRY WALNUT ROLLS

CHERRY CREAM PUFF RING

Sharing this Cherry Cream Puff Ring  recipe today and the memories it brings back to me.

This elegant dessert is a cream puff ring filled with pudding and cherry pie filling.

This is a dessert that my mother made frequently when I was growing up.  I had never made it before this week.  As a matter of fact, I did not even realize that I had the recipe.   I found it in a folder of old recipes last week-end.  This Cherry Cream Puff Ring  holds many special memories for me.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY SIZZLIN BREAKFAST SKILLETS

Start your day with these colorful, delicious, St. Patrick’s Day Sizzlin Breakfast Skillets.

St. Patrick's Day Sizzlin breakfast skillets are packed with eggs, meats, veggies, and cheese.

 

I like creating something special for my family on each holiday, so that was my inspiration for these St. Patrick’s Day Sizzlin Breakfast Skillets.

I bought these cast iron fajita skillets last year, and have had so much fun creating meals on them.  This is the first time that I have prepared a breakfast recipe on them.  Continue reading ST. PATRICK’S DAY SIZZLIN BREAKFAST SKILLETS

LIME CREAM CHEESE CAKE BARS- ST PATRICK’S DAY

These lime cream cheese cake bars are a very refreshing dessert, and  perfect to serve on St Patrick’s Day.

A refreshing lime, cream cheese dessert for St Patrick's Day.

 

They are actually a remake of a recipe for lemon cream cheese bars that I have been making for about 40 years.  The original recipe was on the side of a cake box.  I still make them frequently and was thinking of that recipe again last week.  I decided to change a few  ingredients and created lime cream cheese cake bars. Continue reading LIME CREAM CHEESE CAKE BARS- ST PATRICK’S DAY

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

Sharing this recipe for my Triple Chocolate Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies today.

A rich, elegant brownies filled with chocolate chips, a cream cheese and raspberry filling, topped with melted chocolate.

 I had the idea for these  Triple Chocolate Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies as a Valentine’s Day treat last year, but ran out of time to make them, so I’m not making the same mistake this year.  Continue reading TRIPLE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

COUNTRY BREAKFAST BOWL BOARD

Country Breakfast Bowl Board is loaded with meats,veggies,eggs,toppings,cheeses,and sauces. Country Breakfast Bowl Board

This Country Breakfast Bowl Board is loaded with all of the ingredients to create a delicious,hearty breakfast bowl. 

There are a variety of meats, potatoes, eggs, veggies, cheeses,sauces and then topped off with either a sausage  gravy or Hollandaise sauce. This board is perfect and impressive to serve on any special occasion. Continue reading COUNTRY BREAKFAST BOWL BOARD

CREAMY CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP

Chicken Pot Pie Soup loaded with chicken,veggies,a creamy broth and topped with herb flavored pie crust toppers.Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup with flavored pie crust toppers

A rich, creamy soup to satisfy your pot pie cravings.  Loaded with chicken, veggies, seasonings, and a  creamy broth. Top with pie crust cut-outs flavored with cheese and herbs.  Perfect for a fall or winter day.

My family loves chicken pot pie, and we love most kinds of soup. This Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is a delicious combination of both. Continue reading CREAMY CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP

WINTER WONDERLAND SNACK BOARD

Sharing this easy idea to make snowy days a little more special.

A Winter Wonderland Snack Board filled with savory and sweet, white treats to enjoy on a snowy day

Winter Wonderland Snack Board

On a snowy, cold day, what could be better than a Winter Wonderland Snack Board?
A board or tray filled with savory and sweet  treats that are all, basically, white to match your snowy day.

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