Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13×9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake until center is almost set, 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a large saucepan, combine pie filling and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil. Add gelatin; stir until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly.
Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Cool for 10 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Spread whipped topping over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Pumpkin Torte Recipe Variations
Use a shortbread cookie crust: Swap the traditional graham cracker crust for a crumbly shortbread cookie crust to impart buttery flavors into this torte.
Swap the pumpkin: In the fall you can use a variety of seasonal squashes or root vegetables. Consider substituting the pumpkin for sweet potato or butternut squash.
Top with sauce: Drizzle chocolate over this pumpkin torte for a more decadent dessert.
Easy Listening. Easy listening is a popular music genre and radio format that was most popular during the 1950s to the 1970s. It is related to middle-of-the-road music and encompasses recordings of hit songs, non-rock vocals and covers of selected popular rock songs.
Easy listening music is often confused with lounge music, but while it was popular in some of the same venues it was meant to be listened to for enjoyment rather than as background sound.
Let’s play what I call easy listening. All genres have it. So play your favorites. Below are a few of mine.
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need.
One Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe | Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet.
This bacon cheeseburger skillet is meal that’s incredible tasty and surprisingly easy to make. The whole family will adore this hearty dinner so much they won’t believe you didn’t spend all day on it!
Ingredients.
6 bacon strips
1/2 lb. ground beef
Season salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/4 C. chopped onion
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 C. beef broth
1/2 C. water
8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 C. canned diced tomatoes
2 T. ketchup
1 T. spicy brown mustard
1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
Directions.
Brown 6 bacon strips and 1/2 lb. ground beef in skillet, breaking ingredients apart as they cook. Season to taste with season salt and black pepper.
Dice 3 Roma tomatoes and 1/4 cup onion.
Add diced onions and tomatoes to skillet.
Add 1/2 cup water, 15 oz. tomato sauce, and 1 cup beef broth.
Add 8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta.
Add 8 oz. canned, diced tomatoes.
Add 2 tablespoons ketchup.
Add 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard.
Bring heat to a boil.
Once boil is reached, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
This dessert takes everything you love about a caramel apple and dumps it onto a cookie base. Easier to eat (no wooden stick) and even more delicious.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 12)
½ C. chopped pecans (to chop, use the Rada Serrated Food Chopper or a large knife)
1 (16.5 oz.) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 C. cream cheese frosting
2 large apples (Granny Smith and Jonagold were used here)
1½ C. seltzer water or lemon-lime soda
Caramel sauce
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes; set aside to cool.
Grease a 9″ Springform pan and press the sugar cookie dough evenly into it. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cookie crust. Core and dice the apples into a bowl and add the seltzer water or soda; soak at least 3 minutes.
Drain the apples, pat dry, and scatter them over the frosting. Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the top and drizzle with caramel sauce.
It’s been a while since I posted here, I apologize to the thousands who come here looking for music, feel good stories and receipies. Let’s start October with music.
Play anything that you wish. Doesn’t matter if it’s rock, soul, top forty, etc.
There are a few ways we define the perfect summer song: It can be about summer, it can be released in the summer, or, in the case of some tracks on this list, it can define an entire summer with its impact and airplay.
Rosemary Chicken with Mushrooms and Spinach Recipe.
Make this incredible chicken mushroom spinach bake for a dinner the whole family will love! Featuring chicken and vegetables topped with cheese and baked to perfection, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again! Watch the video or read the instructions below to learn how to prepare this wonderful dish.
Ingredients you will need:
3 lbs. chicken breast sliced into medallions
16 oz. portabella mushrooms
2-4 C. fresh spinach
1/2 C. milk or heavy cream
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 C. chicken stock or broth
1/4 C. white wine
3 T. flour
2 t. thyme
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Fresh rosemary, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Extra virgin olive oil
Cover the bottom of a baking dish add grapeseed oil and layer chicken breasts. Season with seasoned salt and dried thyme. Turn chicken over and repeat ending with a sprinkle of black pepper.
In a medium bowl combine garlic, chicken stock, milk, chopped garlic, white wine, and salt. Whisk in flour and set aside.
Sprinkle the chicken with chopped rosemary. Layer half of the sliced mushrooms oer chicken then layer with spinach.
Top spinach with remaining mushrooms and pour on sauce mixture.
Top with shredded cheese and remaining fresh rosemary.
Bake covered at 400° F. for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, serve and enjoy!
2 T. olive oil
2 (5 to 6 oz.) chicken breast halves
½ C. chopped onion
Salt and pepper to taste
½ tsp. minced garlic
2½ T. balsamic vinegar
1½ tsp. honey
1 medium peach (ripe but still firm), sliced
1 C. pitted sweet cherries
Sliced fresh basil, optional
DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and dump the onion around the outer edge of the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Fry the chicken a few minutes on each side, until golden brown, stirring the onion often. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Add the garlic to the skillet with the onion and heat for 30 seconds or so. Stir in the vinegar and cook for a couple of minutes, until the liquid is reduced by about half. Stir in the honey, then add the peaches and cherries, tossing to coat.
Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, nestling the pieces among the fruit; season everything with a little more salt and pepper. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°. Top with basil.
It’s Friday so let’s start the weekend with music.
Weekends are a time to unwind, relax and have fun after a long week of work or school. Whether you prefer to party all night, catch up on your favorite TV shows, or spend time with loved ones, there’s no denying that the weekend is a much-needed break for many. Music has always been a great companion to any weekend activity, setting the tone for the mood and making the experience even more enjoyable.
Here in the heartland (Midwest) I’m up thinking about what to do this weekend. I know better to not ask my wife. Work around the house. So let’s play some songs that get you into that weekend mood.
Here in the Heartland we dig all types of music.
And for the folks who are from Cleveland here’s another one from MSB.
Prepare to have you mind (not to mention your taste buds) blown: our Mississippi Mud Cake is one of the richest, sweetest, most awesome desserts you’ll ever have! This brownie-like dessert is an out-of-this-world combination of chocolate, marshmallow, coconut, and pecans that sets a new standard in tasty treats. And with our recipe, you can be ground zero for it in your neighborhood!
Ingredients.
1 cup butter (melted)
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa
4 eggs (beaten)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup coconut
1 jar marshmallow creme
For the Frosting:
1 stick butter (melted (1/2 cup))
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cup flour, and 1/3 cup cocoa in large mixing bowl.
Add 4 beaten eggs and 1 cup melted butter. Stir.
Add 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 cup coconut. Mix.
Add mixture to 9 x 13 inch greased pan.
Spread mixture evenly across pan. Place in preheated 350 oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
In saucepan over medium heat, add 1 stick (1/2 cup) melted butter.
Add 1 cup cocoa. Mix.
Stir in 1/2 cup of evaporated milk and 2 cups powdered sugar.
Add 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Remove from heat before frosting reaches boil.
When the main dish is finished baking, remove it from oven. Apply marshmallow cream across cake.
Apply frosting across top of cake. Allow to completely cool before cutting and serving.
Location, Location, Location. Songs about Location.
This should be an easy one. Let’s do songs about Location. Can be a street or a city. Can be in the artists name or in a song, or a title of a song.
Have you ever thought about how many songs have the names of streets or cities in the song or title?
Here’s one for my special friend out in California.
Canadian rocker Tom Cochrane struck gold with his hit song “Life is a Highway.” This ’90s anthem taps into the freedom and possibility of an open road journey, speaking for the wanderlust of many listeners.
The historic Michigan Central Station in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood first opened in 1913 as one of the country’s most impressive transportation terminals.
At its peak, the Beaux-Arts building saw 4,000 daily visitors, but in 1988, after decades of declining rail travel, it was shuttered. The train station sat vacant for over 30 years, its once-stunningly ornate facade falling victim to weather, vandalism, and neglect. But on Thursday, following a six-year, $950 million renovation, the 18-story structure reopened to much fanfare.
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Michigan Central Station in 2016
It’s the piece de resistance in a massive project by Ford Motor Company. The automotive giant acquired the station in 2018 with plans to transform it and its surrounding area into a 30-acre technology and cultural hub.
“There’ll be nothing like this anywhere in America, because not only will this be a beautiful building to work, we’re going to invent the future of mobility down here, too. And we want to make the Motor City the Motor City for the next 100 years again,” Ford Executive Chair William Clay Ford Jr. told CBS News.
More than 3,000 tradespeople restored the building to its former grandeur, with Ford sourcing limestone from the same quarry in Indiana that supplied the original stones over a century ago. Attention was given to rehabilitating as much of the station’s original architecture as possible while also paying tribute to its more recent history by preserving some of the graffiti on its walls.
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“Everything Ford could save, we did, and other elements were re-created through technology and tenacity,” Melissa Dittmer, head of place at Michigan Central, explained in a statement. “At the same time, it was important to us to respect the station’s extraordinary past, including its ongoing role in Detroit’s cultural landscape.”
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The station’s interior in 2018
Jason Keen/Michigan Central
The newly renovated interior
The reopening was celebrated with a massive outdoor concert executive-produced by Eminem and featuring performances from Michigan natives Diana Ross, Jack White, Theo Parrish, and others, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. It kicked off a 10-day open house welcoming visitors to explore the station’s ground floor.
“Detroit is known around the world for its musical talent, and having so many legendary artists kick off the celebration for the reopening of the iconic Michigan Central Station shows how meaningful this moment is for our city,” said Mayor Mike Duggan in a news release. “This historic landmark symbolizes Detroit’s resilience, innovation, and now, its bright future. This is about more than preserving a piece of our past. It also is about paving the way for a new era of growth and opportunity for all Detroiters.”
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A postcard of Michigan Central Station circa 1913
That sentiment reflects a comeback for the city, which famously filed for bankruptcy in 2013, the largest municipality in the country to do so. Over a decade later, new life is being breathed into Detroit: This April, the 2024 NFL Draft was held there, drawing over 700,000 fans, per CBS.
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Now that the station has been restored, Ford will be among the first tenants, with employees expected to move into three floors later this year. A youth programming floor in the building’s tower will provide 23,000 square feet of space to welcome organizations that are investing in future generations.
Jason Keen/Michigan Central
A new public park in the station’s former rail yard is also in development, and is being designed with sustainability and inclusivity in mind. It will comprise gardens, playscapes, community gathering and event spaces, as well as tech-enabled zones for innovation and collaboration.
“I wanted Michigan Central to be beautifully restored but also reimagined for so much more,” said Executive Chair Bill Ford, adding: “The innovation that will happen here, with startups and companies big and small, will help ensure Detroit preserves its title as the Motor City for generations to come.”
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Detroit’s Abandoned Michigan Central Station Restored to Its Former Glory 111 Years After Opening.
The historic Michigan Central Station in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood first opened in 1913 as one of the country’s most impressive transportation terminals.
At its peak, the Beaux-Arts building saw 4,000 daily visitors, but in 1988, after decades of declining rail travel, it was shuttered. The train station sat vacant for over 30 years, its once-stunningly ornate facade falling victim to weather, vandalism, and neglect. But on Thursday, following a six-year, $950 million renovation, the 18-story structure reopened to much fanfare.
Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images
Michigan Central Station in 2016
It’s the piece de resistance in a massive project by Ford Motor Company. The automotive giant acquired the station in 2018 with plans to transform it and its surrounding area into a 30-acre technology and cultural hub.
“There’ll be nothing like this anywhere in America, because not only will this be a beautiful building to work, we’re going to invent the future of mobility down here, too. And we want to make the Motor City the Motor City for the next 100 years again,” Ford Executive Chair William Clay Ford Jr. told CBS News.
More than 3,000 tradespeople restored the building to its former grandeur, with Ford sourcing limestone from the same quarry in Indiana that supplied the original stones over a century ago. Attention was given to rehabilitating as much of the station’s original architecture as possible while also paying tribute to its more recent history by preserving some of the graffiti on its walls.
“Everything Ford could save, we did, and other elements were re-created through technology and tenacity,” Melissa Dittmer, head of place at Michigan Central, explained in a statement. “At the same time, it was important to us to respect the station’s extraordinary past, including its ongoing role in Detroit’s cultural landscape.”
Bill Pugliano/Stringer via Getty Images
The station’s interior in 2018
Jason Keen/Michigan Central
The newly renovated interior
The reopening was celebrated with a massive outdoor concert executive-produced by Eminem and featuring performances from Michigan natives Diana Ross, Jack White, Theo Parrish, and others, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. It kicked off a 10-day open house welcoming visitors to explore the station’s ground floor.
“Detroit is known around the world for its musical talent, and having so many legendary artists kick off the celebration for the reopening of the iconic Michigan Central Station shows how meaningful this moment is for our city,” said Mayor Mike Duggan in a news release. “This historic landmark symbolizes Detroit’s resilience, innovation, and now, its bright future. This is about more than preserving a piece of our past. It also is about paving the way for a new era of growth and opportunity for all Detroiters.”
Donaldson Collection/Archive Photos via Getty Images
A postcard of Michigan Central Station circa 1913
That sentiment reflects a comeback for the city, which famously filed for bankruptcy in 2013, the largest municipality in the country to do so. Over a decade later, new life is being breathed into Detroit: This April, the 2024 NFL Draft was held there, drawing over 700,000 fans, per CBS.
Now that the station has been restored, Ford will be among the first tenants, with employees expected to move into three floors later this year. A youth programming floor in the building’s tower will provide 23,000 square feet of space to welcome organizations that are investing in future generations.
Jason Keen/Michigan Central
A new public park in the station’s former rail yard is also in development, and is being designed with sustainability and inclusivity in mind. It will comprise gardens, playscapes, community gathering and event spaces, as well as tech-enabled zones for innovation and collaboration.
“I wanted Michigan Central to be beautifully restored but also reimagined for so much more,” said Executive Chair Bill Ford, adding: “The innovation that will happen here, with startups and companies big and small, will help ensure Detroit preserves its title as the Motor City for generations to come.”
Dance till you drop. We have had foot moving music, but here you let the whole body go.
PLAY ANY SONG THAT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH DANCING.
It can be in the title, song, or artists name.When the music plays, your body sways to the beat! Since the dawn of human civilization music and dance have complemented each other. Dance is a physical way of expressing the feelings and emotions music stirs. So, it should come as no surprise that so many songs from all genres have had the word “dance” in their titles.
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Songs about flying or planes.
No music fan in their right mind would think of traveling these days without a suitable playlist. Airplane travel lends itself especially well to a thematic mix, since pop music history is so loaded with great flight songs.
The unofficial beginning of Summer. In the USA Memorial day has always been the unofficial beginning of Summer. So let’s play songs about summer, bands that have summer in their name, orsongs that have summer in the title.
Make these tasty cheesecake pretzel pops for a dessert your friends and family will love! These sweet cream cheese bites are a refreshing treat that are unbeatable at a party or special occasion. Try them with caramel and strawberry dipping sauce.
Ingredients.
2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 t. vanilla
1 t. lemon juice
1 C. powdered sugar
1 C. graham crackers, finely crumbled
Pretzel sticks
Directions
Combine cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Place bowl in freezer for a brief period to allow ingredients time to set.
Using a spoon, scoop out of dollop of cream cheese mixture and place in a bowl of finely crushed graham crackers.
Carefully roll into a ball.
Insert pretzel sticks into cheesecake ball. Repeat until mixture is used up. Refrigerate cheesecake balls for at least an hour.
