No Bake Pineapple and cream cake

A very nice, easy dessert that is great for summer.  Loaded with pineapple and topped with whipped cream and coconut this is one dessert that everyone will enjoy and you don't have to spend hours preparing and baking.  No baking required.

I made this before I went to bed last night and it was perfect for serving today.  It isn't rich, but light to the tastebuds so a nice piece will definitely be enjoyed.  Happy NO BAKE dessert!

1 box vanilla wafer cookies (Nilla Vanilla type wafers)
1-20 oz. can crushed pineapple with natural juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 package coconut 
 8 oz. drained maraschino cherries or as I used Bing cherries( save a little juice to drizzle)
1 pint heavy whipping cream(you can use Cool whip) but freshly whipped cream makes it so good..
1/2 cup chopped pecans(optional)


In a large bowl place crushed pineapple(juice too), condensed milk and lemon juice.  Stir well.

In a medium bowl beat whipping cream with 1 tsp. vanilla and 1/4 cup confectionery sugar until it forms soft peaks.

In a 13 x9 inch glass pan place half box of wafers. Slowly pour half of pineapple mix over wafers.  Add the other 1/2 box of wafers of top and push down gently the wafers into the liquid.  Top with whipped cream and coconut and refrigerate several hours but preferably overnight.

Top with a few cherries when serving.

Enjoy!

Biscotti with less sugar and fat!

In my quest to not change the taste of my Biscotti and texture today I decided it was a good day to experiment with my original recipe I had posted when I started blogging.

I cut the sugar in half of what the recipe called for and today trying to cut fat I used 1/2 butter and  4 oz unsweetened applesauce . I flavored them as I usually do and added chopped almonds and cranberries to some.
  Use my Almond Biscotti recipe in labels.https://iliketobakeandcook.blogspot.com/2018/11/almond-biscotti-my-favorite.html

The result!  Not as sweet and a little more dense than my original but with coffee or alone (hubby ate loads) they are fine and maybe it'll take a bit of the guilt away from overindulging..

Happy Baking from my kitchen to yours,

1/8/16
1//3/12

Homemade Italian style Chicken Patties!

Whenever possible I try to make homemade and these easy Italian Chicken Patties can easily be made for your family.

I know store bought packages are convenient but you can make these healthy convenient chicken patties too.  Combining these easy ingredients and making your own patties you can freeze several to keep on hand for later too!


Note:  These patties can be easily topped with your favorite red sauce, onions and peppers, sliced cheese or just about any topping you would like. **** A great sandwich on a crusty roll or meal.  You choose!

Today I am making them and freezing them so when I'm busy I'll have something healthy and tasty to quick serve.  You can easily defrost them in the refrigerator overnight for your meal or microwave on defrost and quick fry in canola or olive oil.  Why not double the recipe and wrap and freeze some for your family?

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground chicken
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
1/2 cup  grated Italian cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.  If your mixture is dry add a tablespoon or two of water.  My chicken was very moist so I did not need to add any liquid.

Using a large Tablespoon or as I do an ice cream scooper, scoop into large balls and shape to either round or oval shape. Saute slowly in slight amount of olive oil until lightly browned and center is no longer pink.  Serve with salad, pasta, veggies or top with peppers and onions for a light lunch.  1 lb. made approx. 8 to 9 average size patties.

Happy Cooking from my kitchen to yours,

12/11/12
1/7/13

Angel Food Jello Dessert! Make it sugar free if you like :)

I imagine you have heard of poke cakes! They have been around forever.  My mother-in-law made them frequently in the summer.  Well this is similar but not the same if you can understand my lingo? No poking necessary!!!!!!!

Please note: When I first published this post poke cakes weren't the craze. Now they are and I have a few recipes in my label section that you will love. Great dessert idea for busy people.


I had made an angel food cake the other day and quite honestly although I want to watch my calories for some reason it just didn't make the cut so today I sliced it in 1/2 inch slices and layered the slices between fresh strawberries and bananas.(bottom layer angel food cake) then fresh strawberries and bananas) and then top with angel food cake. Then I made strawberry banana jello and followed the instructions on the box and poured the jello mixture over the top layer of angel food cake. I refrigerated it for several hours, topped  it with cool whip and more fresh berries which I had recently bought.  Here's some photo's. Hopefully they'll make it clear for you.  I feel a little wordy today. Enjoy!  Makes 6 large sandwich type sections or cut in smaller half size sections. Note:  Use sugar free jello if you like and follow instructions.

Happy fresh fruit and cake day!

From my kitchen to yours,

4/10/13
3/24/17

Honey of a Bread Pudding!

What to do, what to do??  I hate to waste so this recipe was conceived out of leftover honey wheat bread and dried apricots...It's as simple as that.  I cut down on sugar and used 1% milk to make it Rosebud friendly...(Healthy option)

Note:  you too can create so many meals using ingredients you have in your refrigerator or freezer.  All you need to do it stop, think what you would like to make, bake or cook.  Is it a meal or is it dessert?  You can do it!  You just may surprise yourself how creative you can be too! 

1/2 loaf of honey wheat bread torn in pieces
3 eggs
pinch salt
1 heaping tsp. cinnamon
2 cups 1% milk
1/3 cup sugar or use Splenda's conversion chart
1/3 cup or *less chopped dried apricots ( I sliced them in thin strips)
1/3 or *less cup dried cranberries
1/4 chopped walnuts
1 T honey (optional) for topping or
light cream (optional)

**you can add whatever dried fruit you would like and adjust the amount to your desire.

Bake 350 for approximately 45 to 50 minutes.

Place eggs, cinnamon, salt and milk in large bowl. Whisk well.  Add broken honey wheat bread and toss well as to coat all bread. When bread is completely submerged with milk mixture add apricots and cranberries.Stir....  Place in lightly buttered or spray with cooking spray oven proof dish, top with chopped nuts.    Bake 350 for approximately 50 minutes or until center is almost set.  Take out of oven and cool slightly and serve.  Drizzle with honey while warm  if desired.

Note:   I didn't have any honey but I think it would be really good with a light drizzle..

Refrigerate any remaining bread pudding..

Be creative...Basic ingredients win with recipes all the time..

Happy Baking from my kitchen to yours,

2/26/16
 

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