too much chocolate cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
• 1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs and water. stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a well greased 12 cup bundt pan.
• bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and a half before inverting a plate if desired, dust the cake with powdered sugar.

yummy honey chicken kabobs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
• skewers

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce, and pepper. before adding chicken, reserve a small amount of marinade to brush kabobs while cooking. place the chicken, garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours (the longer the better).
• preheat the grill for high heat.
• drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables, and discard marinade. thread chicken and vegetables alternately the skewers.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place the skewers on the grill. cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear. turn and brush with reserved marinade frequently.

Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• sauce
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup grated romano cheese
• garlic butter
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pinch dried rosemary
• 1 pinch salt
• dough
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 boneless chicken breast halves, roasted
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• to make sauce: melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. blend in salt, pepper and flour, then stir in the milk and romano cheese. simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. remove from heat, cover and set aside.
• to make the garlic butter: melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. blend in the garlic, rosemary, and salt. cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is tender but not browned. remove from heat, cover and set aside.
• to make the dough: pour the warm water into a small bowl and stir in the yeast until dissolved. allow to rest until yeast foams, about 5 minutes. mix the vegetable oil, sugar, salt, rosemary, and garlic powder together in a mixing bowl. stir in the yeast mixture, and gradually stir in the flour. gather into a loose ball and knead until a smooth ball forms. cover, and let rest 1/2 hour.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). season the roasted chicken with rosemary, thyme, poultry seasoning, garlic powder and salt. chop or shred and reserve.
• to assemble the pizza: spread dough out on prepared pizza stone. top with cooled garlic butter, covering entire crust. next spread with alfredo sauce (if necessary, warm to spreading consistency), leaving crust edges. top with chicken, turning to coat with sauce.
• bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until bottom crust is lightly browned. remove from oven and let set for 2 to 3 minutes before cutting.

roasted brussels sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
• place trimmed brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. seal tightly, and shake to coat. pour a baking sheet, and place on center oven rack.
• roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even browning. reduce heat when necessary to prevent burning. brussels sprouts should be darkest brown, almost black, when done. adjust seasoning with kosher salt, if necessary. serve immediately.

Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 1 cup raisins

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x12 inch pan.
• in a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. set aside.
• in a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla. mix well. add flour mixture and mix well.
• in a medium bowl, combine shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple and raisins.
• using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk, add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well.
• pour into prepared 8x12 inch pan, and bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 1 hour. check with toothpick.
• allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Apple Snack Squares

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups peeled, cored, and chopped tart apple
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup butterscotch chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• in a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla and mix until well blended. stir in the flour and cinnamon. the mixture will be thick. fold in the chopped apple and nuts. spread the batter in the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with butterscotch chips.
• bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. cool and cut into squares.