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Jun 7, 2014
Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes
Made these pancakes for breakfast today. They were delicious and easy to make. I always add pecans to hubby's pancakes and chocolate...
Jun 1, 2014
Make It Better: Ravioli
Next time you decide to make ravioli, finish the recipe this way: Mix the pasta and sauce together. Put in an oven-proof pan. Sprinkle...
May 28, 2014
Make It Better: Cake
This week I was too busy to make cake from scratch, so I decided to make "better" cupcakes from a box mix. They turned out very moist....
May 26, 2014
Oven S'mores
S'mores are one of my favorite desserts. My friend Jess suggested that I try oven s'mores. It wasn't a decision I regret. So amazing, and...
May 25, 2014
Raspberry Sorbet
After the success of my lemon sorbet, hubby requested raspberry sorbet, his favorite. Without a doubt, the lemon sorbet is better, but...
May 20, 2014
Dr. Pepper Slush
I saw this amazing video online and was inspired to make my own soda slush. Then I remembered that I have an ice cream maker. So I poured...
May 13, 2014
Lemon Sorbet
For Christmas, hubby and I received an ice cream maker attachment as a gift from his sister, Amber. Although I love ice cream year round,...
May 12, 2014
Potato Soup
A few years ago, I found this recipe for potato soup in, "Where's Mom Now That I Need Her?" Great book for cooking in the dorms, or just...
May 2, 2014
Oatmeal Brownies
Mom used to make these oatmeal brownies when we were growing up. They are similar to my World's Greatest Cookie recipe, but in bar form....
Apr 21, 2014
Pinterest Fail: Deviled Egg Chicks
I found this recipe/craft all over the web this weekend. Every year we have Easter dinner at my mom's house and I am asked to bring...
Apr 20, 2014
Fudgy Brownies
Husband and I are having a bake-off. I hadn't made this recipe before, but it was definitely a good choice. It's from the Better Homes...
Apr 13, 2014
Noodles with Garlic, Parmesan and Butter
I had these many Sunday nights during craft time. They're great served with fish and veggies - or how I typically have them, with...
Apr 5, 2014
Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats PLUS
Using the Smitten Kitchen cookbook, I decided to experiment and add chocolate and butterscotch chips to my Rice Krispy treats. 1 stick...
Mar 29, 2014
Strawberry Shortcakes
I made these Bisquick shortcakes today and they were about 3 out of 5 stars. I definitely overcooked them (see the photo, they look...
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...
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