Pumpkin Meringue Pie

INGREDIENTS For the pie: Cooking spray spray 1 pie crust for a 9 inch pan, homemade or store bought 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree ¾ cup packed brown sugar ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly grated is best) ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves 3 eggs 1¼ cups heavy … Read more

Layered Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert

Ingredients Crust layer 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup butter , softened 3/4 cup pecans , chopped Cream cheese layer 8 ounce package cream cheese , softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup Cool Whip , thawed Pumpkin layer 2 1/2 cups milk 3 small packages white chocolate instant pudding 1 can Pumpkin pie filling … Read more

Butterfinger Dessert Lasagna

Ingredients 1 (3.4 oz) box instant butterscotch pudding 2 cups + 3 Tablespoons milk, divided 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, divided 24 Nutter Butter cookies 7 fun-sized Butterfingers bars, chopped* Melted peanut butter** Instructions In a medium bowl, whisk the pudding mix … Read more

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Topping

INGREDIENTS MAPLE PECAN TOPPING 3 tablespoon maple syrup 6 tablespoons almond flour 1 1/2 tablespoon melted vegan butter 3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE 3.3 pounds sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 6 tablespoons coconut oil or … Read more

Sweet Potato Casserole with Butter Pecan Crumble Topping

INGREDIENTS: Filling 4 pounds raw sweet potatoes, diced into large chunks and boiled 2 large eggs 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup milk (I used unsweetened cashewmilk) 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional 1/4 teaspoon … Read more

Sweet Potato Casserole (Thanksgiving Side Dish)

Ingredients 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes ⅔ cup sugar ½ cup butter, softened 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla ⅓ cup milk TOPPING ⅓ cup butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup flour 1 cup chopped pecans Instructions  Get full recipe >> Sweet Potato Casserole (Thanksgiving Side Dish) @ chef-in-training.com

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Ingredients 8 medium potatoes, scrubbed and dried 2 Tbls olive oil 1 Tbls kosher salt ¾ pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled (how to bake bacon) 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese ¾ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 5-6 green onions, sliced salt and pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rub … Read more

Italian Appetizer

Ingredients 4 sweet banana wax peppers, cut in half 8 golden pepperocini 8 artichoke hearts 8 black olives 8 marinated cherry tomatoes 8 marinated fresh mozzarella balls (Bocconcini or Ciliegine) 8 cheddar cheese chunks 8 pickled crimini mushrooms 8 slices of genoa salami 8 slices of prosciutto 8 slices of sopresseta 8 skewers Instructions Take … Read more

Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups milk ( I use 2%) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon seasoning mix ( or use 1/2 tsp. onion powder, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. black pepper and 1 tsp. salt) INSTRUCTIONS Combine chicken broth and 1/2 cup milk in a large saucepan over medium-high … Read more

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Soup

Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 1 small onion, diced small 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional 1/4 cup flour 6 cups vegetable broth 1 (12-oz.) package Barilla Collezione Three Cheese Tortellini 1 (14-oz.) can quartered artichoke hearts, well drained and roughly chopped 2 cups lightly packed spinach, chopped 1/2 cup heavy … Read more