Piece of Cake

Recipes that are pieces of cake to make are brilliant, but when they are actually pieces of cake, pie, brownies, etc. they go far beyond the spectrum of brilliance.

Finding recipes always seem to be difficult. Something may look good in the picture, but then I realize there are about a hundred ingredients I would have to buy at a specialty store in France. 

However, my family saves the day as usual. I can always trust my mom, Granny, or Diane will have the recipe. The trick is who to call. If I need exact amounts or anything to do with cookies, who should I call? Diane. That was too easy. Spice bars? Granny. Crockpot recipes? Mom. Fried chicken or bacon gravy? Granny! German Chocolate Icing? Ima. Potato Wedges? Amy Spanish Rice? Nancy Taco Salad? Toy Corn Casserole? Jean....ok so you get my point I have plenty of contacts.

Here is a recipe that sounds sophisticated and complex, but I promise that with four ingredients will be one of the easiest desserts you have ever made! 

YOU NEED TO TRY THIS!

COOKIE DOUGH CHEESE CAKE...yum

1 pkg. pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough

1/2 c. sugar

1 egg

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread 1/2 of the dough in the bottom of an 8 x 8" pan. Double the recipe for a 9 x 13". Blend cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla to taste. Pour over layer of cookie dough. With the remainder of the dough, break into pieces and drop on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Try this out and you are sure to impress!

Casserole: The One Dish Meal

Need an easy, quick meal for supper? Had a long day at work, but still want to put a good meal on the table? Well casseroles are the solution for you! Casseroles have been around for centuries, but it wasn't until the early 20th century that their popularity exploded. This was because of their convenience, general low cost and immense flavor.


One of my favorites to make for my friends up at school is spaghetti casserole. I always loved when my mom would make it for our family. Everyone can make spaghetti, but this recipe takes it to the next level. The most appealing aspect of casseroles, is that as leftovers, they taste great! So try out this recipe sometime and enjoy the great taste! Hope you enjoy!


1 lb. browned ground beef                    1 (26.5 oz) can of spaghetti sauce
1 (8 oz) bag of mozzarella cheese       1 (16 oz) cottage cheese
1 (16 oz) bag of noodles, your choice of type
Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste     Parmesan 


Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown meat. Add spaghetti sauce to meat and heat thoroughly. Cook noodles as directed on package. Combine noodles, sauce, meat, and cottage cheese in a bowl. Spray a 9 x 13" pan with nonstick spray. Fill dish with mixture. Cover with the mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30 minutes. Top with Parmesan and enjoy!