Buffalo chicken pizza

 For crust I use Martha White Pizza crust mix.  It comes in the packages like the muffin mixes, not a box.  I prepare it according to package directions and I go ahead and slide it in the oven while I'm mixing up my chicken mixture.

I used half the recipe for my buffalo chicken dip that I have already posted to my blog.  I spread it onto the pizza crust and bake at the 475 directed on the pie crust for 10-12 minutes.  Check the bottom of the crust to determine if it's done.  Let it cool slightly before you serve it. 

EASY way to cook bacon

 Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.   Lay slices of bacon on the parchment paper.   Place in cold oven.  Turn oven on 425 degrees and set timer for 25 minutes.  Thick slice bacon will take a little longer.  Easy clean up.  Just carefully pull up the edges of the paper to the center and place in the trash can.  Pan will not even need washing. 

Baked Brie

Take a wheel of brie cheese scored both ways.

Top with pepper jelly and bacon that has been cooked and diced.

Place in oven on 400 for 15 to 20 minutes until melted.  Serve with crackers. 

Red Enchiladas

 1 pound of ground beef

1/2 onion diced

Large can enchilada sauce

2 cups grated cheese Mexican blend

8 floured tortillas 

Can of diced chilies 

Brown ground beef and onion together till meat is no longer pink.  Drain grease.  Add canned chilies to the enchilada sauce.   Add 3/4 cup of sauce and I cup of the cheese to the ground beef.  Spoon meat mixture into each of the flour tortillas.  Roll and lay into a 9x12 dish, seam side down.  I spray my dish with PAM for easy clean up. Pour rest of sauce over the tortillas and top with the other cup if cheese.  350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes.

Easy Buffalo Wings

 2 1/2 pounds of wings

1/2 cup Frank's Buffalo sauce

1/3 cup melted butter

Remove tips and separate each wing  into 2 pieces.  Lay on a large pan lined with parchment paper.  Salt and pepper. 450 degree oven for 30 minutes.  Turn over after 15 minutes.  Mix wing sauce and butter.  Toss wings in sauce and serve. 

Strawberry Cake

 1 box white cake mix (I prefer Duncan Hines)

3 oz box strawberry Jello

1 cup fresh strawberries mashed or finely chopped (measure after you mash them)

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup whole milk

4 large eggs

Frosting...

8 oz cream cheese @ room temperature 

1/2 cup butter at room temperature 

5 cups confectioners sugar

1/4 cup strawberries mashed or finely chopped

Preheat oven to 350.  Spray pans with PAM. Add cake mix, eggs. Milk and vegetable oil and mix with a mixer.  Mix in 1 cup strawberries and the Jello. Mix for 3 minutes stopping twice to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Pour into the pan and cook until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before adding icing.

  Meanwhile,  in another bowl cream together the softened cream cheese and butter.  Sift in confectioners sugar 1 cup at a time. Add strawberries and incorporate completely.  Spread over cooled cake. 

Boiled Peanuts

1 pound green peanuts, 

(We prefer the jumbo peanuts)

6 cups water 

3 tablespoons of table salt

Bring to a boil then lower heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.  You may have to add water to keep the peanuts covered.  After 2 hours taste the peanuts to see if they have reached the desired tenderness.   I like mine to be firm.  If you like softer ones you can cook another hour.  I then remove from heat and let the peanuts just sit in the water about 20 minutes.   They will get salter so taste for desired saltiness.  It's all a matter of preference.