True American Taste

Caramel Frosting Recipe😍
Ingredients:
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup butter
– 1/4 cup milk
– 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar (as needed for consistency)
– 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Directions:
Melt Butter and Brown Sugar: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the brown sugar and stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. This process will take a few minutes, and it’s important to keep the heat low to prevent burning.
Add Milk: Once the sugar is dissolved, slowly add the milk to the saucepan, stirring continuously. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Boil: Allow the mixture to boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. This step helps in thickening the mixture to the right consistency for frosting.
Cool Mixture: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the caramel mixture cool slightly for a few minutes. It should be warm but not too hot when you add the powdered sugar.
Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, starting with 2 cups and mixing well after each addition. You can use a whisk or an electric mixer for a smoother consistency. Add more powdered sugar as needed until the frosting reaches your desired thickness and spreadability.
Add Vanilla (Optional): Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
Use Immediately: Once the frosting reaches the right consistency, use it immediately to frost your cake or cupcakes as it will thicken as it cools.
Thank you! Enjoy!

Fajita Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 3 large breasts)
2 cups instant rice
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with chilies (like Ro*Tel), undrained
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (1.12 oz) packet fajita seasoning
8 oz shredded Mexican blend cheese (about 2 cups)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9x13 casserole dish.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, soup, sour cream, onion and pepper blend, tomatoes, broth, fajita seasoning, and half the cheese. Mix well.
Spread the mixture evenly into the casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Old Time Oven Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
1 large can sliced peaches, drained
1 cup Bisquick mix
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In an 8x8 baking dish, mix Bisquick, milk, nutmeg, and cinnamon until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
In a separate bowl, combine sugar and peaches. Spoon peaches over the batter.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the crust is golden brown.
Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Crab Salad Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb imitation crab meat (krab meat)
1 minced shallot
1/2 cup minced celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dill
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
Gently mix all ingredients in a large bowl until evenly coated.
Refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy the perfect taste of the sea!

Cornbread Dressing
Ingredients
1 (16 oz) package dry cornbread mix
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons dried sage
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the dry cornbread mix according to the package directions. Cool and crumble.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the celery and onion until soft.
In a large bowl, combine the sautéed celery and onions, crumbled cornbread, beaten eggs, chicken stock, sage, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Fruit Salad to Die For! Don't Miss It!!! So Easy!!
Ingredients
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, with juice
1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
¾ lb green grapes, halved
2 bananas, sliced
16 oz strawberries, sliced
1 small box (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding (Jell-O brand recommended)
Optional: Other fruits of your choice
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix the pineapple chunks (with juice) and pudding mix until creamy.
Stir in the mandarin oranges, grapes, strawberries, and bananas until well-coated.
Refrigerate until chilled, but it's also delicious served immediately! Just serve soon after to avoid browning bananas.
Enjoy!

Poor Man Husband Casserole
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
Garlic to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cans (8-ounces) tomato sauce
8 ounces egg noodles
8 ounces sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese
1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook and drain ground beef.
Mix beef with garlic, salt, sugar and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Cook and drain egg noodles.
Mix sour cream and cream cheese together in a small bowl.
Layer, in order twice – noodles, sour cream mixture, meat. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Christmas Butter Pecan Snowballs
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). No need to grease cookie sheets.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
Beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add flour, mixing until dough forms. Fold in chopped pecans.
Shape the Dough:
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the cookie sheets.
Bake the Cookies:
Bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking.
Roll in Powdered Sugar:
Cool cookies slightly and roll them in powdered sugar. Once cooled completely, roll again for a thicker coating.

Crockpot cabbage soup
1 pound hamburger meat
1 head cabbage, chopped
1 lg onion, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes (I use rotel)
1 lg can tomato sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp cumin
1 pkg Fiesta Ranch powder
2 cups beef broth
Put broth in crockpot, add cabbage. Cook meat, onion and garlic, drain. Add to crockpot with all remaining ingredients. Cook on low 6 hours.

Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups margarine, softened
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cream margarine and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the creamed mixture until just combined. Fold in chopped walnuts.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cookies cool on the sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups milk, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4-5 medium Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F, grease a 9x13 inch dish.
Season beef with garlic, onion powders, salt, pepper; form 6 patties.
Brown patties in a skillet; set aside.
Whisk 1 cup milk with flour in skillet, add remaining milk to form gravy.
Layer half potatoes and onions in dish, top with patties, remaining potatoes, onions, then gravy.
Cover, bake 1 hour. Uncover, add cheese, bake 15 minutes until bubbly.