Oreo Pudding Poke Cake

 

I first saw this on Pinterest

and found the recipe at The Country Cook

It is easy to make and delicious!

The original recipe is made in a 9x13 pan

but that is too large for us right now

so I made it smaller and got a second cake for the freezer.

 

 

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix

Ingredients to make cake mix (water, oil, eggs)

1 pkg (4-servings) Oreo Instant Pudding

2 cups milk

1 tub Cool Whip

Oreo Cookies (to crumble - I used 3 cookies)

 

 

Make cake mix according to the directions on the box.

Pour into two greased 8- or 9-inch square or round pans.

Bake according to the directions on the box.

 

 

When the cake comes out of the oven

quickly mix up the pudding.

In a medium bowl whisk together the pudding mix and milk

for approximately 2 minutes.

Poke holes about 1-inch apart into the warm cake

using the handle of a wooden spoon.

Pour the pudding over top of the cake,

using a spoon to smooth and gently push pudding down into the holes.

Refrigerate.

 

 

When the cake is cooled top with the Cool Whip

and the crushed Oreos.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

 

With the other chocolate cake

I iced with chocolate icing, added some sprinkles

and it is ready for the freezer for a rainy day.

 

 

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Squares

 

This is a quick and simple square to make.

I am not sure where the recipe originally came from

but I have been making it on a regular basis for years.

 

 

Ingredients

1  cup margarine, softened

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1-1/2 tsp vanilla

 1 egg

1-3/4 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup chocolate chips

 

 

In large bowl combine margarine, brown sugar and sugar.

Beat until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla and egg and blend well.

Add flour and baking soda and mix well.

Stir in chocolate chips.

 

 

Spread into ungreased 9x13 pan. 

Bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden brown.

It is best to cut these while still warm.

To dress them up you can drizzle white chocolate on them.

 

 

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Brownies Two Ways

 

You know those little cookbooks put together

for fundraisers or family reunions?

Sometimes you can find hidden gems of recipes in them.

Such is the case with this Brownie recipe by Julie Godden which

I found in the Stirring Your Heart for Watoto's Children Cookbook.

Not only is it moist and delicious the first day,

but it stays that way for days afterwards.

It is one of my favorite things to send to my daughter in college

as I know they will taste just as moist and delicious

when she gets them as the day I made them.

 

 

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups flour

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup cocoa

2 tsp vanilla

1 cup oil

4 eggs

1/4 cup cold water

1/2 cup chocolate chips

2 cups sugar

 

 

Place all ingredients in bowl in order listed.

Beat by hand or on low speed of mixer until smooth.

Don't overbeat.

 

 

Pour into greased 9x13 pan.

Bake at 350F or until center is done,

about 25 minutes.

 

 

These make a great Brownie Sundae when you top a piece or two

with ice cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

 

 

And if there's any left they are delicious just as they are

and they also are great to pack in lunches!

Such a quick and simple recipe

for a yummy dessert or lunchtime treat!

 

 

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Omelette Roll

I  love omelettes.

However, I do not like making omelettes.

I fnd them kind of finicky to make

first thing in the morning

when I'm not quite fully awake.

When I saw this recipe at Kraft Foods

I thought I would try it

and see if it would satisfy my omelette craving.

It did and not only that it was pretty simple and quick to make.

This recipe has gone into my regular recipe rotation for breakfasts.

Ingredients

4 eggs

1/2 cup milk

3 Tbsp flour

1/2 red pepper, finely chopped

2 sliced bacon, cooked, crumbled

(just a note - I used leftover bacon I had in the fridge and also added in some chopped ham)

1 green onion, finely chopped

1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed

1/2 cup marble cheese

1/2 cup salsa, warmed.

Heat oven to 350F. 

Line 13x9x1-inch pan wtih parchment paper,

with ends extending over shortest sides of pan.

Spray with cooking spray.

Beat eggs, milk and flour in large bowl with whisk until blended.

Stir in next 4 ingredients; pour into prepared pan.

Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until edges are almost set.

Top with cheese; bake 2 minutes or until melted.

Roll up omelette immediately,

starting at one short end and

peeling off paper as omelette is rolled.

Place on platter; cut into slices.

Serve with salsa.

Serves: 4

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Italian Bubble Loaf

This bread is super delicious

and a great alternative to garlic bread.

Ingredients

1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted

1 egg

2 Tbsp oil

1-1/4 cups milk

3-1/2 cups flour

2 Tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1 pkg active dry yeast

Topping

1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic salt

Combine all ingredients in order listed in bread machine.

Set to dough cycle and mix.

Once mixed place dough in greased bowl;

cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.

Let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size

about 45-60 minutes.

Punch down dough several times to remove all air bubbles.

Divide dough into 16 equal pieces; shape into balls.

dip each into melted margarine.

Place half of balls in ungreased 12-cup Bundt pan,

forming 1 layer.

Combine topping ingredients;

sprinkle half over layer of balls.

Form second layer with remaining balls.

Pour any remaining margarine over balls.

Sprinkle with remaining topping.

Cover; let rised in warm place until light and doubled in size,

about 30-45 minutes.

Heat oven to 375F.  Uncover dough.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown

and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan.

Serve warm and enjoy :)

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Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Slices

When I saw this recipe I thought it might be something my family would enjoy.

I was right.  They devoured it and there weren't any leftovers.

It's a little bit more work than just slicing some cucumbers

but definately worth the effort.

Ingredients

1 English cucumber

1 tsp pickling salt

1/4 cup rice vinegar, seasoned or regular

1/4 cup water

1 1/2 Tbsp sugar

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

1 Tbsp minced red onion

Place cucumber slices in a colander sitting over a bowl,

sprinkle with salt and toss well.

Let sit for 1 hour refrigerated.

Toss the cukes a few more times while they drain as well.

While cucumber slices are draining, prepare marinade below.

Combine vinegar, water, sugar and red pepper in a small saucepan.

Bring to boil, reduce heat, cook until reduced to a 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes).

If for some reason you boil for too long,

just add a little water until you have 1/3 cup.

Remove reduction from heat and add onion.

Let mixture cool to room temperature.

When cucumbers are done resting, pat them dry with a few paper towels

and then combine with the vinegar reduction.

This can be served immediately,

but for best results refrigerate until well chilled.

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