All posts by pamelashank2015

FILLED AND STAMPED SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Sharing this fun recipe for Filled and Stamped Shortbread Cookies.

Filled and Stamped Shortbread Cookies, a beautiful cookie filled with preserves. I purchased the cutest cookie cutters online and spent the day making these Filled and Stamped Shortbread Cookies. I certainly have not perfected them on my first attempt, but they are delicious. Continue reading FILLED AND STAMPED SHORTBREAD COOKIES

GARDEN FRESH TOMATO BACON TART

This recipe for Garden Fresh Tomato Bacon Tart sure gets me in the mood for summer.

This Garden Fresh Tomato Bacon Tart is a crust filled with chive & onion cream cheese, fontina, fresh tomatoes, bacon and seasonings. Perfect for summertime eating.

We are now having warm weather here and lots of fresh tomatoes.  I created this recipe last summer and want to share it again.   These were the best tomatoes from a local vegetable stand, and I had so many of them. I had never eaten or made a tomato tart but this recipe for Garden Fresh Tomato Bacon Tart was so good.

 

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GARDEN FRESH BRUNCH TART

Here is a delicious garden fresh brunch tart that is easy to make, and is another great way to enjoy some fresh summer veggies.

A delicious garden fresh brunch tart filled with fresh veggies, eggs and cheese. Perfect way to use those summer vegetables.

 

I love to make tarts, quiche, and frittatas.  The varieties are endless, and they are so convenient.  They can be made ahead of time, then just warmed up when you need them.  I have made this garden fresh brunch tart several times, and my husband always gives it a big thumbs up. Continue reading GARDEN FRESH BRUNCH TART

HEARTY GRILLED BREAKFAST SKILLET

Hearty Grilled Breakfast Skillet, a skillet full of meats, potatoes, veggies, eggs and cheese cooked on the grill in a cast iron skillet.This HEARTY GRILLED BREAKFAST SKILLET  is a must have recipe if you are going camping, traveling in an RV, or just fixing breakfast in your own backyard.

A skillet full of meats, potatoes, veggies, eggs and cheese cooked on the grill in a cast iron skillet. The aroma of a campground right in your backyard. Continue reading HEARTY GRILLED BREAKFAST SKILLET

FIRECRACKER POTATO CASSEROLE

This Firecracker Potato Casserole will spice up your upcoming summer parties.

Firecracker Potato Casserole has Frozen Potatoes O Brien,  Rotel,  spicy sausage, sour cream, butter, jalapenos, and lots of cheese. Perfect for BBQ's.

Frozen Potatoes O Brien,  Rotel,  spicy sausage, sour cream, butter, jalapenos, and lots of cheese makes this Firecracker Potato Casserole a great addition to your 4th of July cook-outs.

It is easy to transport and serves a lot of people.Firecracker Potato Casserole has Frozen Potatoes O Brien,  Rotel,  spicy sausage, sour cream, butter, jalapenos, and lots of cheese. Perfect for BBQ's. Continue reading FIRECRACKER POTATO CASSEROLE

COOK-OUT CUPCAKES”RETRO” SNACKS-

These “retro” snacks are fun to make and bring a smile to everyone’s face.
We call them cook-out cupcakes.

Cook-out Cupcakes are a fun and tasty summertime dessert. Cupcakes are decorated to look like a cheeseburger. Loved by adults as well as children.

I have been making some “retro” snacks for my grandchildren this summer and thought of this one.  I have not made it for at least 6 or 7 years, but they use to love for me to make these cute little cook-out cupcakes when they were younger. Continue reading COOK-OUT CUPCAKES”RETRO” SNACKS-

STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE BREAKFAST RING

Strawberry season is here now and this Strawberry Mascarpone Breakfast Ring  recipe is one I would love for you to try.

Strawberry-Mascarpone-breakfast-rolls are made with crescent dough, mascarpone cheese and fresh strawberries.

 

This STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE BREAKFAST RING  is a fun one to make, especially when you have delicious, fresh strawberries. It is quick, easy, and anything with mascarpone cheese in the filling has to be wonderful.

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SUPER CHEF SALAD ON A BOARD

Super Chef Salad Served on a Board, Loaded with lettuce, veggies, meats and cheese. A complete meal.

This Super Chef Salad served on a board is a meal you will want to serve often this summer. It is the ultimate salad loaded with veggies, meats, eggs, cheeses, and a variety of other toppings.

Arranging  this  salad on a board just makes it look a little fancier to serve to your family or guests.  It is a total meal that makes a great lunch or light dinner.  It would also be nice to take to a cook-out or covered dish dinner. Continue reading SUPER CHEF SALAD ON A BOARD

The Best Texas Sheet Cake

The Best Texas Sheet Cake, rich, soft, delicious.TEXAS SHEET CAKE ….a large, thinner  chocolate sheet cake, melts in your mouth soft, then topped with a warm chocolate icing with pecans.

The Best Texas Sheet Cake, rich, soft, delicious.

Sharing this recipe because it truly is the best Texas Sheet Cake recipe that I have ever eaten.  About 50 years ago, when I was working as an RN in our local hospital,  the staff created a cookbook, and this recipe was in there.  It is the only one I ever make, and always get the best compliments. Continue reading The Best Texas Sheet Cake