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I love to cook. Ask anyone—that's what they'll tell you. I thought I'd take the opportunity to share new recipes as I test them, plus I'll list some favorites. Also, I intend to include miscellaneous writings, mostly for my own amusement.
Goldie's Brownies1/2 c. butter (1 stick)1/2 c. cocoa1 c. sugar1 egg1/2 c. flour1/4 c. half-and-half (or milk, if that's what you have in the fridge)1 t. vanilla extract1 c. mini marshmallows1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chipsHeat oven to 350˚.In medium (read full article)
This recipe makes a hearty loaf which is probably best served for breakfast...or dessert. Or you can make a sandwich out of it, like Brenda did! LOL! Chocolate Coffee Bread (adapted from Betty Crocker's Best Bread Machine Cookbook)1 c. warm water 1 p (read full article)
I made this for the kids next door...they had some after dinner that night, then had it for breakfast the next morning, AND IT WAS GONE!!! Strawberry Pretzel Dessertcrust: 2 c. crushed pretzels1/4 c. sugar6 T. butter, meltedcreamy layer: 1 pk (read full article)
Remember when I asked you guys what I should do with my puff pastry dough? Well, I made a decision, and this is what it turned into...Mixed Berry Tart1 puff pastry sheet, thawed6 oz. fresh blackberries6 oz. fresh raspberries1/2 c. fresh blueberries1 (read full article)
This was beyond "rich" and extremely delicious!Espresso Brownie Pie1 prepared graham cracker crust (or you can use a regular prepared pie crust, if you prefer)1 c. semi-sweet chocolate1/2 stick of butter1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk1/2 c. b (read full article)
This is just going to be a pictorial...follow the photos for the steps in the recipe...Raspberry Rolls 1 pkg. Hot Roll mix 1 can raspberry filling 1/2 pkg. (about 1 cup, I think) frozen raspberries, thawed and drained1/2 c. sugar2 T. butter, melted (read full article)
In the recent past, I had made a savory version of kugel; here is the representation of a sweet kugel.Apple-Raisin Kugel1 pkg. (8 oz.) egg noodles (about 4 cups cooked)4 T. (1/2 stick) butter, softened or melted 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened3 (read full article)
I made this tart with my friend Stuart in mind, because he loves berries, especially raspberries! Blackberry-Raspberry Tart1 box Jiffy pie crust mix (or your favorite pie crust recipe; single crust)1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen blackberries, thawed and dr (read full article)
I consider this a masterpiece. And I'm not sure which photo has more visual impact...I think this one has nice primary color effect, but the impression of size is lost here, whereas sitting in my hand, it just looks so cute and tasty you wanna pop it (read full article)
This was actually a box mix that I picked up at Aldi's. But they looked so beautiful, I thought it'd be nice to share the photos. Rather than following the box instructions, I added buttermilk in place of the water that it called for. I think I may (read full article)
This is a favorite of many, and I took it to the Super Bowl party at Luke's grandparents house. There was very little left by the end of the night. Tiramisu2 Sara Lee frozen pound cakes, sliced and thawed* Mix: 1 c. fresh-brewed espresso 1/3 c. coffe (read full article)
This one is fun and really simple to make. Create your own special treat using this as an element of something bigger!!! Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies1 c. cream cheese frosting 1 q/2 c. peanut butter1/4 c. flour1 eggHeat oven to 325˚.Grease and f (read full article)
I made this batch of fudge for my good friend (and neighbor) Stuart. He's a great kid, and his favorite thing is chocolate-raspberry anything. When it is this easy to make someone so happy, you just gotta do it! Chocolate-Raspberry Fudge for StuFirst (read full article)
I've made some edits to this recipe, and tried two different crispy toppings. I think they were still lacking in moisture—I should have added more butter—and then it would have crisped up more. Don't get me wrong; it was still darn good. Still ro (read full article)
Okay, so maybe this was cheating, but I used a box mix to make the cupcakes. Yeah, I know, I suck. I am, however, including Aunt Martha's pumpkin cake recipe, which she makes from scratch, and, wow, is it ever good. Pumpkin Cupcakes 1 pkg. spice cake (read full article)
This is a lovely warm dessert to serve for company this Fall...Rice Pudding with Fruit1 1/2 c. fruit juice 1 1/2 c. instant rice2 small handfuls raisins1 apple; peeled, cored & chopped6 to 8 dried apricots, chopped1 small handful dried cherries1/ (read full article)
I have no reference for where this recipe originated. I've done searches online without finding this exact title, so it must have come from the cookbook library in my kitchen, I guess. No photos yet, as I intend to make this over the weekend, probabl (read full article)
Individual serving sizes is a great innovation for this recipe; borrowed from the Rhodes Bread website.Mini Monkey Breads12 Rhodes dinner rolls, thawed but still cold6 T. butter, melted1/2 c. brown sugar2 t. cinnamonIcing:1 c. powdered sugar1 T. butt (read full article)
[photo, yet to be posted]Yes. Yes, it is as good as it sounds. We had friends over for dinner last night and I was late getting this pie made, but it was WELL worth it in the end! Chocolate Coconut Marshmallow Piecrust:2 c. shredded coconut1/2 c. cho (read full article)
This is the tart before the glaze...I'm probably not going to serve it tonight, so I won't put the glaze on top until tomorrow. Plus, I didn't like the original glaze recipe, so I had to call Brenda for ganache advice.Chocolate Glazed Chocolate Tartc (read full article)
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