For the cake

Cooking spray

1 box white cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box

For the filling

1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

4 tbsp. melted butter

1/2 c. packed brown sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

Pinch of kosher salt

For the frosting

1/2 c. heavy cream

1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese

4 tbsp. butter, softened

1 c. powdered sugar

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Pinch of kosher salt

Make cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9″-x-13″ baking pan with cooking spray. Prepare cake according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean, 20 minutes. Let cool.

Make filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.

Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

In another large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until no lumps remain. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth, then add in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Fold in whipped cream until just combined.

Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over cake. Pour filling over and use a rubber spatula to push into holes. Frost with cream cheese frosting. Refrigerate 20 minutes before serving

2 tablespoons veg oil

4 large garlic cloves, chopped (I use the minced in the jar)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2  teaspoon celery salt

1/2 teaspoon tarragon

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

salt & pepper to taste

3 15-ounce cans of Bush’s White Chili Beans (or cannellini beans), do NOT drain

1 cup canned chicken broth

1/3 cup buffalo hot wing sauce

1/2 cup whipping cream

1 package ranch dressing mix

1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes, diced

1 (8 ounce) can corn

Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat, add garlic, cumin, celery salt and tarragon. Sauté for about 3 minutes. While that is sautéing, season cut chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

Add beans, chicken broth, buffalo hot wing sauce and cream to pot, stir to combine. Add ranch dressing mix, tomatoes and corn and stir. Simmer for about 10 minutes, then cook on low for at least 30 mins.

Serve in bowl and top with blue cheese and green onions if you’d like

4 c. fresh or frozen corn, defrosted

1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 c. crumbled feta

1/4 red onion, finely chopped

1/4 c. basil, thinly sliced

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Juice of 1 lime

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl, then season with salt and pepper.

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix

2 eggs

⅓ cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon lemon extract

⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Pour cake mix into a large bowl. Stir in eggs, oil, and lemon extract until well blended. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into a bowl of confectioners’ sugar. Roll them around until they’re lightly covered. Once sugared, put them on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 6 to 9 minutes in the preheated oven. The bottoms will be light brown, and the insides chewy.

2 lbs frozen peas, thawed

½ c red onion, diced

1 ½ c cubed mild cheddar cheese

8 slices bacon, cooked, cooled and crumbled

½ c sour cream

3 T mayonnaise

1 T apple cider vinegar

1 T sugar

Salt and pepper

In a large bowl combine peas, onion, bacon, cheese and salt and pepper.

In a small bowl combine sour cream, mayo, vinegar and sugar.

Add the dressing to the pea mixture and toss to combine.

Refrigerate 30 minutes.  Serve cold.

Servings: 4

2 cups cut-up fresh asparagus

2 yellow sweet peppers, cut into thin, bite-size strips

2 medium red onions, sliced

8 fresh mushrooms, sliced

4 teaspoons olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

4 whole wheat flatbreads

½ cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese (2 ounces)

2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)

Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl combine asparagus, sweet peppers, onions, mushrooms, oil, and salt. Spoon vegetable mixture onto prepared baking sheet, spreading into an even layer. Roast for 10 minutes; remove from oven and set aside.

Place flatbreads on two large baking sheets; sprinkle Pecorino-Romano cheese evenly over flatbreads. Arrange the roasted vegetables and the cherry tomatoes evenly on flatbreads. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Yield 2 servings

Olive Oil

Butter

½ oz green onion, sliced thin

Lemon, one quartered

Zucchini, cut into ½ in pieces

Mushrooms, sliced thin

Grape tomatoes, halved

Penne Pasta, cook according to package, reserve 1 cup pasta water

Parmesan Cheese, ¼ c

Chicken or vegetable stock, ½ c

Crème Fraiche or Sour Cream, ¼ c

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.  Add zucchini and season with salt and pepper.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and soft, 4-6 minutes.  Transfer to a medium bowl.  Add another drizzle of olive oil and add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crisp, 5-7 minutes.  Turn off heat; season with salt and pepper, then transfer to the bowl with the zucchini.  Wipe out pan.

Heat 1 tbsp butter and a drizzle olive oil into the saute pan over medium heat.  Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, and Italian seasoning.  Cook and stir until tomatoes are softened, 2-4 minutes.  Stir in half the green onion and juice from half the lemon.  Reduce heat to low, stir in stock and ¼ c reserved pasta water.  Whisk in cream, season with salt and pepper.

Add zucchini, mushrooms and drained pasta to pan with sauce.  Stir in 1 Tbsp butter until melted.  If necessary add more preserved pasta water a splash at a time until pasta is coated win a creamy sauce.

Divide among plates and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and remaining green onion.  Garnish with the remaining lemon wedges.

1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. chili powder

Juice of 1 lime

2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Romaine lettuce, for serving

1 avocado, thinly sliced

1/4 c. Sour cream, for serving

In a large bowl, stir together shrimp, cumin, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss until combined, then let marinate in the fridge 10 minutes.

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Add shrimp and marinade cook until pink, 2 minutes per side.

Assemble wraps: Add shrimp and avocado to lettuce, drizzle with sour cream, and garnish with cilantro.

6 – 8 servings

Ingredients

Cooking spray

12 oz. salmon fillets, skin removed

1 tsp.  coriander

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 lb. cavatappi or other short pasta

8 oz. fresh or frozen peas

4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1/2 yellow onion, chopped

1/2 c. dry white cooking wine

3 tbsp. fresh dill, torn

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a small baking sheet. Season salmon with coriander, salt, and pepper. Roast on prepared baking sheet until cooked through, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Cool completely, then flake into large pieces.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during last 1 (if using frozen) to 4 (if using fresh) minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water; drain. Return pasta to pot.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add wine and cook until syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add pasta and 1/2 cup reserve cooking water. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter (adding additional cooking water if needed to create a sauce). Gently fold in dill and salmon.

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

3 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup loosely packed minced fresh basil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, cheese, spinach, mayonnaise, basil, garlic powder, thyme and pepper.

Drain macaroni; gently stir into chicken mixture. Transfer to an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole.

Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 40-45 minutes.