St Patrick Day : No Bake Grasshopper Pie

St Patrick Day : No Bake Grasshopper Pie

Grass hopper Pie 6 ounces cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk15 drops green food coloring24 chocolate-covered mint cookies, divided2 cups whipped topping1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches) In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Beat in the food coloring. Coarsely crush 16 cookies; [...]

Lisa Food blog: Chocolate

Lisa Food blog: Chocolate

White Chocolate Cheesecake with Hazelnut Crust is today's recipe on my food blog. 1/4C crused Hazelnut 12 graham crackers crushed 1/4 C sugar 6 Tbl melted butter 32 oz of cream cheese softened 1 1/4 C sugar 4 eggs 3 oz melted white chocolate 3 Tbsp Hazelnut liqueur Wrap outside of greased 9 in spring [...]

Chocolate Souffle

Chocolate Souffle

Happy Wednesday and today on my Food blog - its a great day to make  chocolate souffle ! For the ramekins (4oz): 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 3 tsp granulated sugar Chocolate base: 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 tsp vanilla extract pinch of salt 2 large egg yolks Meringue: 2 large egg whites, room temperature [...]

Blueberry Coffee Cake

Blueberry Coffee Cake

Today's post is Grandma blueberry coffee cake made with some fresh berries from the garden. Mom loved blueberry and planted a few bushes so that she would have fresh berries. Lisa ½ cup butter ⅔ cup all-purpose flour  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups all-purpose flour  2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup [...]

National Dog bisciuts

National Dog bisciuts

And today it's National Dog Biscuit day pumpkin puree peanut butter* (see note below) eggs whole wheat flour These dog biscuits are made much like sugar cookies. The dough is stiff and a little sticky. You will need to roll it out with a rolling pin and cut out shape. Make the dog treats as [...]

Grilled fish in foil packets

Grilled fish in foil packets

It's Lent Friday, so in South Louisiana that's No Meat Friday.  Today's recipe is all about grilling in a packet is that even a fine and delicate fish that would usually fall apart on the grill will work here because the foil protects Fish choice: Salmon Tilapia Tuna Mahi-mahi Swordfish 4 small zucchini, diced 2  onions [...]

National Cherry Pie

National Cherry Pie

Since Monday was President Day - I thought I would share an easy Cherry pie recipe: In honor of George Washington: 1 Box of pie dough 2 cans of Cherry Pie filling 1 tap of milk 1 tsp Sugar Heat oven to 425°F. Make pie crusts as directed on box.Spoon pie filling into crust-lined plate. [...]

National love your pet day

National love your pet day

And today on my blog -it's going to the dogs..... pumpkin puree peanut butter* (see note below) eggs whole wheat flour These dog biscuits are made much like sugar cookies. The dough is stiff and a little sticky. You will need to roll it out with a rolling pin and cut out shape. Make the [...]

Old Fashion Pot Roast

Old Fashion Pot Roast

It's been a busy couple of days here. And it's the perfect time for some comfort food. That means : Mom's pot roast: 1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds) 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided 6 tablespoons butter, divided 3 cups water 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 1 medium onion, quartered 1 celery rib, [...]

GG Chocolate Chip Muffins

GG Chocolate Chip Muffins

2 & ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp (13g) baking powder 1 tsp (5g) baking soda ½ tsp (2.5g) salt ½ cup (114g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup (250ml) buttermilk  1 tbsp (15ml) vanilla extract 1 & ½ cups (275g) semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 12 cup muffin tray with [...]