Banana Pie Royale Source: Flickr INGREDIENTS: 2 (8 ounce) containers pineapple yogurt 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons rum flavoring 2 small boxes instant banana cream pudding and pie filling mix 2 cups frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed 1 prepared 9-inch graham cracker crust 1 large banana 1/2 cup shredded coconut,…

Source: Flickr Perhaps you have tried your hand at cooking before with unfavorable (or unflavorable) results. Do not give up yet! Below is a list of tips to help you in the kitchen! Learn to cook and create beautiful, delicious meals for you and your family! No culinary school experience…

Source: Flickr Gingersnap Pumpkin Mousse Torte From the kitchen of Laura King 1 1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans 1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 envelope unflavored gelatine 1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half 3 beaten egg yolks 1/4 cup…

Source: Flickr Rhubarb Cheesecake Dessert 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cold butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in…

Source: Flickr It’s hot. You’re at the pool. You crave something light and refreshing but don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. Why not mix things up with frozen fruit? There’s no better time than summer to find a cool way to eat healthy. Ideal for smoothies,…

You Are What You Eat: What Everyone Should Know About Nutrition If you’re thinking that you want to start living a healthier lifestyle but aren’t sure how, then look no further. Today many people are becoming more conscience that proper nutrition is key to living a healthy lifestyle. Remember that…

Source: Flickr Cream Puff Dessert 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes) 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once;…

Source: Flickr Pineapple Upside-Down Sundaes 1/2 (10 3/4 ounce) all-butter pound cake, see note 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can pineapple tidbits packed in juice 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup brandy, see note 2 tablespoons orange juice 6 scoops premium vanilla ice cream Remove the…

Strawberry Graham Dessert 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin 1 cup boiling water 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup confectioners? sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla…

Source: Flickr Raspberries in Angel Cream 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 teaspoon almond flavored liqueur 1 envelope unflavored gelatine 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 envelope dessert topping mix 1/2 cup cold milk 1 (12 ounce) package whole raspberries or frozen berries of your choice, thawed and well-drained 4 cups angel…

Cherry and Chocolate Pastry Hearts All it takes is 4 ingredients to show someone how much you care with these heart-shaped dessert stacks. 1/2 of a 17 1/4-ounce package frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed 3/4 cup cherry pie filling 8 teaspoons fudge Ice-cream topping 2 tablespoons chopped nuts On…

Healthy Choices And How You Can Start Making Them Many people today underestimate the power a proper diet can have in improving how you overall feel due to the good nutrition such a diet provides. A common cause of depression and other mental disorders is simply a lack of proper…

Source: Flickr Peanut Butter-Chocolate Icebox Dessert 2 1/4 cups crushed peanut butter cookies (about 11 cookies) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 2 1/2 cups cold milk 2…

Source: Flickr It’s a great time to enjoy one of America’s favorite fruits. Whether on their own, baked in a pie, mixed in yogurt parfaits or made into ice cream, cherries are popular with people young and old. Tart cherries, the kind most famous in pies, are seldom sold fresh…

Source: Flickr Creamy Raspberry Dessert This cool and easy recipe combines the crunch and saltiness of pretzels with tart raspberries and creamy soft vanilla filling. 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 (12 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup water 1 small…

Icy Watermelon Soup Source: Flickr INGREDIENTS: 2 cups watermelon 2 cups orange juice 1 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate orange peel ribbons or mint sprigs for garnish PREPARATION: Combine watermelon, juice and concentrate in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Chill mixture for at least an hour….

  Source: Flickr Strawberry Dessert Nachos 3 cups sliced strawberries 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup Amaretto (optional) 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1/2 cup frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 (7-inch) flour tortillas Butter flavored cooking spray 2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar 2…

Source: Flickr Healthy eating and physical fitness go together, but there are no magic foods that cause you to be one hundred percent healthy by just eating the one food. No, you need a variety of foods from each of these food groups each day. It’s also important to watch…

Recipe: blueberry treat covers Source: Flickr Blueberry Treat Covers 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch 1/2 mug orange juice 1 1/2 cups icy or fresh blueberries, divided 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup confectioners ‘sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 8 (7-inch) flour tortillas 2 tbsps butter In a…

Dish: raspberry split dessert Source: Flickr Raspberry Layered Dessert I understand this recipe has actually been around for a long period of time, however I simply dug it out and offered it Memorial Day. I put it on the table with the salads and also they eat it with their…