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Mar 25, 2014
Homemade Brownies with Icing
These brownies are from the Necessities and Temptations (a cookbook by the Junior League of Austin, Texas) They're called "Best brownies"...
Mar 23, 2014
Ginger Ale Waffles
With only 3 ingredients, these waffles are easy and delicious. Crispier than usual waffles. 2 cups packaged pancake/waffle mix (I used...
Mar 21, 2014
Best Cookies Ever
These cookies are super easy. Grandma makes some awesome monster cookies. These are similar, but easier - and maybe even tastier, but...
Mar 13, 2014
Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
This is my dad's recipe. When he married my step-mom, he taught her to cook it for the family. They make theirs with meat (mine has...
Mar 6, 2014
Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats
When I purchased my Smitten Kitchen cookbook, I leafed through it, looking for something to cook. One recipe I was excited to try: Rice...
Feb 22, 2014
Ginger Cake With Bourbon Frosting
Made this cake for the hubby's 36th birthday 1/2 cup grape seed or canola oil, plus more for greasing pan 10 tbsp unsalted butter, at...
Oct 31, 2013
Mummies
Husband and I made these for Halloween this year. Twinkies Candy eyes (found at a local cake store 5¢ each) Red hots Frosting Fondant...
Oct 31, 2013
Witch Hats
The hubby and I decided to make a bunch of fun treats for Halloween. I hate Halloween. But I love dessert. So yeah. Circular fudge...
Oct 31, 2013
Skeleton Cupcakes
Husband took these to work and won a contest. I was so proud. I made the cupcakes the day ahead. But that's mostly because we made 3...
Sep 29, 2013
Homemade Soft Pretzels
Easy recipe. Doesn't take too long to make. Without a doubt: worth the effort you put in. 1 1/2 cups warm water 2 tablespoons light brown...
Sep 13, 2013
Peach Dumplings with Bourbon Hard Sauce
For the pie crust: (Smitten Kitchen’s “All-Butter, Really Flaky Pie Dough“) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon...
Aug 9, 2013
Lemon Meringue Pie
from Katie Kelly I learned to make this recipe in 2002. It takes a bit of time, but it is worth it. 1 pie crust 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup...
Jul 22, 2013
Apple Pie (Baked in the Apples!)
This is a really cute idea for entertaining. 5 to 6 granny smith apples 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp brown sugar pie crust...
May 12, 2013
Impossible Pie
by Bisquik This is great for brunch - easily customizable to your audience (spicy? meat or no? cheese type? 1/2 cup onion 1 cup cheese 1...
Feb 24, 2013
World's Greatest Salad
This is the salad I make every time I entertain - or just for dinner. Romaine or spinach Strawberries, apples or pears Blue cheese Cherub...
Feb 18, 2013
Sweet Potato Pie
From Diabetic Living If you have someone diabetic in your life, this is a good alternative to pumpkin pie. Otherwise, just make a regular...
Feb 7, 2013
Jack Daniel's Cake
My stepmom introduced me to this cake growing up. So delicious. 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla...
Aug 25, 2012
Rice Crispy Sushi
These are a great dessert and fun to make. Rice crispy treats 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz., about 40) small...
Jun 6, 2012
Chunky Apple Sauce
This recipe is great to make when you want to make the whole house smell amazing.
Oct 14, 2011
Old-Fashioned Roasted Pecans
These pecans are delicious on peanut butter cookies or on a fantastic spinach salad. 1 egg white 1 tbsp water 2 1/4 cups pecan halves 1/2...
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