At state fairs, funnel cakes are enormous, paper plate-sized affairs made by pouring batter from a funnel in a winding circular pattern over hot oil. This homemade version is simplified by using complete buttermilk pancake mix doctored up with a bit of sugar.
Bottled Thousand Island dressing and lime juice temper the heat from the spiced chicken and pepper cheese in this chopped salad. Tortilla chips offer a pleasing crunch.
The ultimate nachos made with Tater Tots in place of corn chips, topped with gooey cheese sauce, charred tomato salsa, crisp chorizo, and fresh vegetables.
We love homemade pizza, but get bored with the same old tomato sauce version. This white sauce is a nice change of pace. Its great for a chicken pizza and is also a good pasta sauce.
A savory Ribeye Steak Salad recipe served with loads of fresh vegetables, walnuts, and goat then served with a Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette. This salad will rival any Steakhouse Salad.
My fun little chocolate chip cookies will be a hit with kids and adults alike. You can coat the caramel with your favorite type of nut, sprinkles or mini chips. I am often requested to brings these to parties.—Tammy Daniels, Batavia, Ohio
This Pumpkin Cheesecake with Bourbon Spiked Cream recipe contains cream cheese, semisweet chocolate chips, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, pecans and more.
As a competitive figure skater, I need high-energy snacks to keep me going. These cookies are loaded with nuts, chips and fabulous flavor. Coaches at my skating rink are always sneaking two or three when I bring them in! —Cassandra Brzycki, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
