Elvis' favorite pound cakes

2 sticks softened butter

3 cups sugar

6 eggs

3 cups plain flour

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon vanilla

Cream butter and sugar together.  Start slow then move to medium for 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time beating 30 seconds after each egg. Alternate adding the flour and cream.  Add vanilla last. 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes. Bake in a prepared large pound cake pan.  This is a tall cake.

Pasta-no red sauce.

 12 oz angel hair pasta 

1 lb ground beef

2 Tablespoons butter

4 Cloves minced garlic

1 cup beef broth 

1 cup heavy cream 

1 cup cheddar cheese

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 teasppon each 

salt, pepper,  italian seasoning and paprika.

Brown ground beef in olive oil then drain

Add butter and garlic an cook 30 seconds

Add broth and simmer 2-3 minutes

Add cream and seasonings.  Add both cheeses.

Stir until it thickens. Meanwhile cook noodles and drain.  Add to sauce and serve.

Homemade coffee creamerer

 Note: I used all organic ingredients but you do what suits your lifestyle 

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 tablespoon vanilla 

Sprinkle if search salt optional

Add all ingredients to a jar and shake.

Store in the refrigerator. Shake each time before using. 

If it's not sweet enough add more maple syrup.

Easy Small batch Chocolate chip cookies

 1 1/2 cups self rising flour

1 stick butter softened 

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

Chopped pecans are optional

Cream together sugar and butter.  Add brown sugar.  Add egg, then vanilla. Finally add flour. Fold in chopped pecans at the end if so desired. Use cookie scoop to drop onto parchment lined baking sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.   Allow to set a couple of minutes before moving to a cooling rack. 

Easy holiday appetizer

 Boursin cheese spread with garlic and herbs

Fig preserves 

Pistachios

Spread Boursin on a dish.  Spread with fig preserves.  Top with pistachios that have been crushed or finely chopped.  Serve with crackers.   It was so easy and a big hit. 

Fall Salad and dressing

 Mixed greens

Apple

Dried cranberries 

Crumbled feta

Toasted pecans

Toasted pumpkin seeds

Dressing...

2 tablespoons maple dressing

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder 

1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper 

Chocolate Cherry Cake

 1 box Duncan Hines Devil Food cake mix

1 can Duncan Hines cherry pie filling

3 eggs

Mix all together and pour into a 9x13 pan that's bern sprayed with PAM.  Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.  

I used the easy chocolate icing recipe already found in my blog as the icing.