May 1, 2018
Ella’s Kitchen
Whether it is a Kentucky Derby Party, Mother’s Day Brunch or Memorial Day Picnic any of these recipes are sure to be a hit. Enjoy.
– Ella
Lemon Dessert
- 1 cup chopped pecans 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 sticks margarine (1 cup) 1 – 8oz pkg. cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar 1 – 12 oz. Cool Whip
- 2 pkgs. instant lemon pudding 2 cups cold milk
This dessert is made in layers:
1st Layer-melt margarine, add flour and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Press into a 9 x 13’ pan (sprayed with cooking spray) Bake 15-20 minutes in a 350º oven..( Let this layer cool after baking)
2nd Layer-blend with mixer, powdered sugar, cream cheese and 1 cup Cool Whip together. Spread on top of cooled crust.
3rd Layer-Mix pudding and milk together, beat until thick -about 3-4 minutes. Spread on top of other two layers. Spread the rest of the Cool Whip on top and sprinkle remaining pecans on top. Chill for at least 2-3 hours.
Easy Chicken in a Biscuit Dip
- 1 – 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese (softened)
- 1 small can chicken – drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Mix well and spoon onto a pie plate. Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Serve with Chicken-n-Biscuit crackers.
Nutty Peach Crisp
- 1-20 oz. can sliced peaches -with syrup
- 1 yellow or butter pecan cake mix
- 1/2 stick of putter
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts. 1 cup coconut.
Heat oven to 350º. Put peaches in 9 X 13” pan. Include syrup. Sprinkle dry cake mix over peaches. Melt butter, drizzle over cake mix. Sprinkle with nuts and coconuts. Bake till done! Will be somewhat moist.
Pecan Cupcakes
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Mix in order given. Fill greased baking cups 2/3 full. (can use paper cup liners). Bake at 350º for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 12 regular size cupcakes. Bake for 15 minutes. Needs no frosting.
Beer Dip
- 2- 8 oz. pkgs of light cream cheese–softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pkg. dry Ranch dressing
- 1/2 can beer
Mix well. Serve with pretzels, chips or vegetables!
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