TURTLE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup salted butter, cut into cubes
• 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
• 2 teaspoons fine sea salt

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 Tbsp salted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 2 and 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 and 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
• 1 and 1/2 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/2 Tbsp instant coffee granules
• 2 and 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature

• 3 cups Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
• 12 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
• 3/4 cup Salted Caramel Sauce, cooled completely(recipe above)
• 3-6 Tbsp heavy cream or milk, as needed

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• ADDITIONAL GARNISH:
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• Whole pecans

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For the Toasted Pecans: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
2. In a small bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Drizzle the melted butter onto the pecans and toss together to coat pecans.
3. Spread pecans onto prepared baking sheet and bake in oven for 5-6 minutes until toasted and fragrant.
4. next instruction HERE

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 4-5 large Russet potatoes
• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup green onions thinly sliced
• 6 strips of bacon cooked and crumbled
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and sour cream until evenly combined.
2. Stir in 1/2 of the green onions (1/4 cup), the cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Let this sit in the fridge to chill while you prepare the potatoes.
4. Wash, peel, and then cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
5. Put cut potatoes into a large pot, cover with water, and boil until just fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. Don't over boil, or potatoes with mush and become loaded mashed potatoes.
6. full recipe click HERE

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup butter melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cup boiling water
• Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
3. In a small bowl mix together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
4. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add in milk, butter and vanilla.
5. Mix wet ingredients into dry until blended.
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Spread batter evenly in prepared baking dish.
8. In a small bowl mix together brown sugar and remaining cocoa powder.
9. full instruction HERE

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK CHEESY BREAD

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Ribeye Steak, thinly sliced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 8 ounces Provolone cheese, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Add the salt and pepper to the ribeye steak.
3. Heat the canola oil on high heat in a cast iron skillet.
4. Add the steak to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes or until the meat has a good sear (don't flip).
5. Add the Worcestershire sauce and toss with the meat.
6. Remove from the pan, add the butter, bell peppers, onion and mushroom to the pan.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Cook for two minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Spread mayonnaise over both halves of the bread.
10. full instruction HERE

Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich

ingredients

• 2 slices bacon
• 2 slices sour dough bread
• 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup jack and cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons guacamole, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon tortilla chips, crumbled (optional)

directions

1. Cook the bacon until crispy and set aside on paper towels to drain.
2. Butter one side of each slice of bread, sprinkle half of the cheese onto the unbuttered side of one slice of bread followed by the guacamole, bacon, tortilla chips, the remaining cheese and finally top with the remaining slice of bread with the buttered side up.
3. complete direction click HERE

Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 4 large slices rustic bread
• ½ Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp Italian seasonings
• ¼ tsp coarse salt
• 2 slices mozzarella cheese
• 10 slices salami
• 2-3 Tbsp pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 slices Provolone cheese

Instructions

1. Begin by buttering the tops of all 4 pieces of bread. Sprinkle Italian seasonings and coarse salt on top of buttered bread.
2. full instruction click HERE

BROCCOLI SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• 1 broccoli head approx 5 cups of florets
• 8 slices bacon
• 1/3 cup red onion diced
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbled

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Add the bacon slices to a parchment lined baking tray and cook for 15 minutes or until crispy. Remove the bacon from the oven and transfer to a paper towel to dry and cool.
2. full instruction HERE