Apple Bavarian Torte
The springform pan is used to create this torte. Apples, almonds, and cream cheese dress this to the nines! During the holidays, share this dessert with your loved ones.

Set oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees C).

combining the butter 13 cup each of flour and vanilla.

In a 9-inch springform pan with a flat bottom, press the crust mixture down firmly.

Place aside.

Mix 1/4 cup sugar and cream cheese in a medium bowl.

Egg and vanilla are blended in.

Dot the crust with the cheese mixture.

1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon should be combined.

Spread the cheese filling on top of the apple slices after tossing with the sugar mixture.

For ten minutes, bake.

Bake for another 25 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) on the heat setting.

Add almonds to the torte’s top.

Continue baking until apples are soft and almonds are lightly browned.

Before removing from pan, let cool.

Christmas in The Islands Bread
Mon, let pineapple, coconut, dried cherries, and a hint of rum satisfy your soul!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Lightly grease two 9×5 inch loaf pans.

Beat together eggs oil rum and milk in a bowl.

Sift together flour sugar baking powder baking soda nutmeg and salt in a separate bowl.

Mix the flour into the eggs until just moistened.

Gently fold in the pineapple cherries and coconut.

Pour into prepared pans.

Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean about 40 to 45 minutes.

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack.

Persimmon Bars
Persimmon bars as done by my husband’s grandmother for years. A family holiday favorite. Sweet frosting tops these delicious cakes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Lightly grease a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan.

In a small bowl stir together persimmon pulp and baking soda; set aside.

In a separate bowl mix together egg white sugar vegetable oil and raisins.

In a large bowl stir together flour cinnamon nutmeg salt and cloves.

Stir persimmon mixture and egg mixture into the dry ingredients.

Fold in walnuts.

Spread batter into prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile combine confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice.

Stir until sugar is dissolved.

Remove bars from oven and spread with glaze.

Baked Chicken Breasts and Vegetables
For a healthy yet filling sheet pan dinner, this baked chicken and vegetable dish bakes chicken breasts with carrot, bell pepper, and celery.

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

Arrange chicken breasts on a baking sheet; spread carrots celery green onion bell pepper and parsley around chicken.

Drizzle olive oil over chicken and vegetables; season with Italian seasoning chili powder lemon pepper salt and black pepper.

Cheesy Eggplant Rollatini
These cheesy, comforting rollatini are rolled up with a creamy spinach mixture and topped with marinara sauce.

Set oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees C).

Use parchment paper to cover a baking sheet.

Salt the slices of eggplant with kosher salt.

Allow the eggplant to drain for 10 to 15 minutes.

Transfer to baking sheet after patting dry with paper towels.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in a preheated oven to soften.

After taking it out of the oven, season with black pepper.

Over medium-low heat, combine the spinach, onion, and garlic; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.

Italian seasoning is used to season.

Ricotta cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese are combined in a bowl.

Add spinach mixture and mix thoroughly.

Over each eggplant slice, evenly distribute 2 spoonfuls of the spinach mixture.

wrap the eggplant

Creamy Cheesecake
This cheesecake is creamier than most cheesecakes, and very easy to make. Use grated lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract for flavoring.

Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Lightly beat softened cream cheese.

Add the lemon zest, sugar, and vanilla.

Beat until fluffy and light.

Fill crust with mixture.

Bake for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) or until firm.

If desired, add cherry or blueberry pie filling to the cheesecake after it has cooled.

Before serving, place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.

Hearty Hamburger Soup
This recipe for hamburger soup is a thick and filling meal packed with vegetables and barley. It comes together quickly and will become a family favorite.

Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat and crumble in ground beef.

Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned and no longer pink.

Drain and discard any excess grease.

Stir in onion carrots celery and barley.

Pour in beef broth diced tomatoes water and condensed soup.

Season with bay leaf parsley garlic thyme and pepper.

Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and cover.

Air Fryer Garlic-Parmesan Potato Wedges
These quick and simple to prepare crispy air fryer potato wedges are flavorful thanks to the addition of Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

Preheat an air fryer to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Line the basket with nonstick foil.

Pierce the potato several times with a paring knife.

Microwave on high power until very soft 7 to 10 minutes flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Remove and let cool enough to handle.

Use a serrated knife to carefully slice potato in half lengthwise.

Slice each half into 4 wedges then cut the wedges in half.

Drizzle with oil and brush to coat.

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Dipping Sauce
When you season extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), including with garlic and red pepper flakes, it becomes a fantastic bread dip.

Stir olive oil garlic red pepper flakes parsley oregano kosher salt and black pepper together in a small bowl; marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Kid’s Favorite Baked Oatmeal
Baked oatmeal, made with applesauce, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, is kid-approved, quick and easy, and perfect for on-the-go breakfasts.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Mix oats milk eggs applesauce brown sugar butter white sugar baking powder cinnamon and vanilla extract together in a bowl until oats are evenly moistened; pour into prepared baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until set and just golden brown 20 to 30 minutes.