Recipes by Amanda Formaro (Page 2)

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	Fudge Frosted Espresso Brownies by Amanda Formaro If someone asked me what my favorite desserts were, I’m just not sure I could narrow it down to one. However, if asked about my top five or ten, I’d definitely say that brownies are right up there on the list. I’ve always loved brownies, ever since I was a bratty little kid in pig tails. They are chewy on the inside and slightly…	0 votes 563 views
	Orange Poke Cake by Amanda Formaro Orange flavored cake, orange gelatin and orange buttercream. A triple treat for any orange lover like me! The convenience of a cake mix, the nostalgia of Jell-O and buttercream made from scratch. It’s the best of all three worlds.I have always loved the taste of orange anything. When I was a kid, I never really like Pepsi or Coke.…	0 votes 1178 views
	Pork Chops al Pastor on the Grill by Amanda Formaro The 4th of July is upon us, and families everywhere will be grilling up a storm. Cooking on the grill is a favorite of mine, especially during the hot summer months when it’s just too hot to cook inside. I love an herb laden marinade, a spicy rub or even a good seasoning blend to shake over chicken, pork, fish or beef before it hits…	0 votes 1438 views
	No-Bake Peanut Butter Pudding Bars by Amanda Formaro This no-bake dessert combines classic Rice Krispy treats, peanut butter, pudding and chocolate for a multi-layered dessert that everyone will love. Great for making and taking with you, so they’re perfect for parties, barbecues and potlucks. They are pretty sweet though! So, if you have a sweet tooth, you’re going to love these bars.I…	0 votes 1173 views
	3 Ingredient Cherry Cupcakes by Amanda Formaro You like shortcuts, don’t you? If you read this blog at all, you know that I love to bake from scratch. Sometimes though, there just isn’t time and you need to be able to whip something together pretty quickly. That’s when boxed cake mixes come in really handy. I usually keep one of each flavor (chocolate, white, yellow) in my pantry…	0 votes 623 views
	Grilled Tomato Relish by Amanda Formaro Each week you will receive free:Delicious recipes from Amanda’s Cookin’Easy and fun crafts from Crafts by AmandaTons of kid’s crafts from Fun Family CraftsGreat deals on things you love	0 votes 273 views
	One-Bowl Fudge Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting by Amanda Formaro Any time you put the words “fudge” and “peanut butter” together, only good things can come of it. Toss the word “brownies” in there and it’s certain to be a winner! It didn’t take very long for this plate of brownies to disappear, and the peanut butter frosting was a big hit.These would be great for taking along to someone’s house,…	0 votes 1483 views
	3 Ingredient French Vanilla Peach Cobbler by Amanda Formaro There’s really only 3 ingredients needed for this cobbler plus a little cinnamon sugar for good measure. So next time you’re in a pinch and need a quick dessert for company, check your pins or bookmarks for this one. You’re going to need it!Have you ever been so busy cooking Thanksgiving dinner or wrapping Christmas presents and…	0 votes 1055 views
	Beef & Bean Quesadillas by Amanda Formaro I am all about quick dinners, especially when the cost is low. I often look for ground beef and chicken on sale, and am a pretty avid generic product shopper. I also make my own seasoning mixes when I can, most often chili and taco seasoning. We love quesadillas here, so this simple meal is a frequent addition to our weeknight…	0 votes 642 views
	Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Strawberry Topping by Amanda Formaro I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I love to bake, especially from scratch. But making something amazing from a cake mix is just as fabulous, especially when it turns out as photogenic as this one did! I spared you the 50 or so pictures I actually took of it and chose some of my favorites.We’ve had a delayed summer here in…	0 votes 2592 views