Tres Leches (3 Milks Cake)

A co-worker of mine suggested that I make this cake for some of our matches during the Gold Cup. It was a huge hit! Ingredients: Yellow cake (cooled to room temperature) I make two 9-inch rounds and layer the cake. 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 (14-ounce) can evaporated [...]

Canadian Butter Tarts

We had these during the US v Canada match during the Gold Cup. They are very sweet and very delicious! Ingredients: Refrigerated roll-out pie pastry 1/2 cup of raisins 1/4 Cup of softened butter 1/4 Cup of packed brown sugar Pinch of salt 1/2 Cup of corn syrup 1 egg (slightly beaten) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla [...]

Hawaiian Cake

Ingredients: Yellow cake Crushed pineapple Cool whip Shredded coconut Instant vanilla pudding 2 Cups of milk Softened cream cheese (8 oz) Make a yellow cake. Cool cake. Mix instant vanilla pudding 2 cups of milk and softened cream cheese; beat until creamy. Spread over cake (cake must be cool). Spread crushed pineapple over pudding. Spread [...]

Pumpkin Ravioli

Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter 1 pound fresh pumpkin, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 bay leaf 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage, plus 6 small leaves for garnish 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 2 eggs, beaten Salt and freshly ground white pepper 6 sheets, approx 6 x 12-inches, [...]

Blueberry Cobbler

Ingredients: 6 Tbsp. brown sugar 4 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 c. cold water 3 c. blueberries 2 Tbsp. butter 2 tsp. lemon juice Biscuit topper Instructions: Combine brown sugar, cornstarch and water; add berries. Cook and stir until bubbly and translucent. Add butter and lemon juice. Spoon into 2-quart casserole. Top with biscuit rounds. Bake are [...]

Crab Dip

Ingredients: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. each mayonnaise and sour cream 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained (or use equivalent imitation crab) 1/4 c. minced onion 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce Instructions: Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon into oven-proof dish. Bake at [...]

Open-faced Croque-Monsieur (Open-faced Ham and Cheese)

I just made this meal the other night. It is so good. I learned how to make it when I attended a cooking class through William Sonoma. The cheese is really rich, so if you like cheese, you will like this meal. Look for the Gruyère cheese in the fancy cheese section in your grocery [...]