Sunday, April 24, 2022

My Banana Split Dessert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So light and airy. So delicious. Between the graham cracker pie crust, cheesecake filling, pineapple and bananas and all the way to the cherry on top, I am hooked.  You can’t eat just one slice. YUM!

Banana Split Dessert

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 1/4 cup sugar, divided

1/2 cup butter, melted

16 oz cream cheese, softened

20 oz crushed pineapple, drained

5 medium bananas, divided

2 cups cold milk

2 (4 ounce) packages Jello instant cheesecake pudding mix

2 cups thawed whipped topping, such as cool whip, divided

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Maraschino cherries

Chocolate syrup

 

Combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar and the melted butter in a bowl and mix to combine. Press the crumbs evenly into a 9x13" cake pan and freeze for 10 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meanwhile beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy. Carefully spread over the graham cracker crust into an even layer.

Top with a layer of the crushed pineapple (make sure to drain very well). I put it in a colander over a bowl and allow it to drain by pressing it against the sides. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Slice the bananas into discs and layer on top of the pineapple. Make sure to cover completely with no gaps.

Combine the cold milk and 2 pudding mixes in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of the thawed whipped topping and fold in until combined. Spread over the bananas into an even layer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Top with the remaining whipped topping. Cover and chill until ready to serve (best if chilled at least 2 to 5 hours).
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sprinkle with nuts.  And don’t forget the cherry on top!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Want a bite?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

15 Minute Ham and Bean Soup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


One of my favorite recipes that I use my leftover ham for is soup.  My Mom used to soak those beans and rinse them and soak them again.  Then she would cook the soup on top of the stove for hours.  Well, who has time for that?  This is my replica of my Mom’s delicious Navy Bean and Ham soup, only it took me all of 15 minutes from start to finish.  Trust me, you won’t know the difference!

 

15 Minute Ham and Bean Soup

 

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion diced

1 large carrot peeled and diced

1/2 cup finely chopped celery

4 cloves garlic minced

2 cups shredded cooked ham

6 cups chicken stock or broth

1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme

3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

4 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

pinch of salt, if needed

 

In a large pot or saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and celery.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cook for about 5 minutes or until onions are softened. Add in the garlic and sauté for another minute.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat the ham on low heat for about 2-3 minutes.  Then pour in the chicken stock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add in the thyme and parsley and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and season with pepper. Let simmer for 2 minutes, taste test and season with salt if needed. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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