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Praline Pecan Brownies

posted August 17, 2010 in Sugar Pies

Praline Pecan Brownie After making these as part of my early morning baking ritual I am under strict orders not to bake delicious smelling goodies in the middle of the night. According to Michael the scent of baked goods and especially chocolate f (read full article)

Super Simple Boston Cream Pie

posted August 13, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

Traditional Boston Cream Pie: Homemade Yellow Cake with Homemade Custard in between the layers, with Homemade Chocolate Glaze on top. Harried Homemaker's Cheater Version:  Yellow Cake Mix in a 9X13 pan, Cook 'N Serve Vanilla Pudding on top, dri (read full article)

Grandma’s Chocolate Glaze for Yellow Cake

posted August 11, 2010 in Life\'s Ambrosia

Last week we lost a very dear member of our family, Ryan’s Grandma Dolores passed away. While she had been sick for a while, it doesn’t make it any easier dealing with the loss. We will all miss her smile. We will all miss her hugs. We w (read full article)

Banana Cinnamon Snack Cake

posted August 07, 2010 in Are You Hungry?

The 2010 half way mark passed. Can you believe there are just four months until the New Year? I was determined to bake more since you all helped me to overcome my baking phobia in 2009, thanks. Even though it has been “killer hot” down here, hot (read full article)

Moist Lemon Muffins

posted July 25, 2010 in Sugar Pies

When we were out shopping the other day I noticed some scrumptious looking lemon muffins in the bakery at Sunflower Market. Immediately, my lemon taste buds began to salivate. Luckily, I managed to resist the temptation to buy a box, but as I was con (read full article)

Simple Apple Cobbler

posted July 22, 2010 in Smoky Mountain Cafe

It's been a while since I posted a dessert. Ya'll are starting to sound to skinny out there.Doesn't this picture with apple pie filling just oozing a bubbling just make you want to lick your computer screen?  Is it just me?  Probably.T (read full article)

Gluten Free Birthday Cupcakes!

posted July 11, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

Hats off to every one I know who eats a gluten-free diet – it can be really confusing! People who are managing Celiac Disease, or  who have a gluten intolerance may follow a gluten-free diet.  Gluten is in SO many things: wheat, rye, and barl (read full article)

Marvelous Menu Meme #5

posted July 05, 2010 in Ask Ms Recipe

Each week I’m going to add an extra menu to my menu page each week. Thanks for adding yourself today Monday-> Whole Chicken Bake 1/2 cup orange marmalade, warm in microwave for 2 minutes without lid 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1. Clean chic (read full article)

Buttermilk Cherry Crumb Cake

posted June 20, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Cake Ingredients:1 box of your favorite yellow cake mix1 cup of all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1 tsp baking powder4 eggs1½ cups buttermilk1 tablespoon vanillaDash of cinnamonZest of 1 lemonZest of 1 orangeJuice of ½ orange½ cup applesauce1 t (read full article)

Swedish Birthday Cake – Strawberry Cake “Jordgubbstårta”

posted June 13, 2010 in Delishhh

  Today is my birthday and to celebrate we are making a Swedish Birthday Cake! The most common Swedish birthday cake is Strawberry cake “Jordgubbstårta,” and depending on the family they put different things as the filling but I put the top (read full article)

Easy Apple Crumb Cake

posted June 09, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

1 box of your favorite yellow cake mix1 cup all-purpose flour3 eggs1¼ cup milk¼ stick of butter – softenedzest of 1 lemon1 tsp vanillaApples:4 apples peeled & sliced2 tablespoons brown sugarjuice of 1 lemon¼ cup raisins1 tsp vanillaBrown Sug (read full article)

Blueberry Cobbler

posted May 31, 2010 in Cooking Rut

My family and I like to camp, but we don't always like to eat the traditional camp fare. S'mores are always good but realistically, you can only eat one before you get sugar-overload. With pie irons, you can make a few different desserts over a campf (read full article)

St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

I lived with my parents in a St. Louis suburb for my last years of elementary school.  We had a wonderful time eating Midwestern foods, but by far our favorite treat was Gooey Butter Cake.  It was sold at almost all of the local bakeries an (read full article)

Rum Cake Recipe

posted May 27, 2010 in Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

An easy rum cake recipe made with yellow cake mix, French vanilla pudding, Bacardi Rum, and topped with chopped pecans. Serve this homemade cake for a special Christmas party or brunch menu. (read full article)

PINEAPPLE ORANGE CAKE

posted May 17, 2010 in Let's Dish

Ingredients1 package (18.5 oz.) yellow cake mix1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, undrained4 egg whites1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce2 (8 oz.) cans crushed pineapple, undrained1 package (3.5 oz.) instant vanilla pudding1 carton (8 oz.) frozen whipped t (read full article)

Orange Coconut Cake

posted May 05, 2010 in The Uncensored Kitchen

This is a result of poor planning. Or not thinking ahead. Fortunately, it turned out really, really yummy--a perfect summery cake!I called the grocery store bakery at 4:00pm on Tuesday, wondering if they would be able to do a cake for me by 6:00pm. (read full article)

Banana and Chocolate Chip Loaf

posted April 26, 2010 in The Goddess\'s Kitchen

Lately I’ve treated myself to some new cookbooks from my Amazon wish list. One of which was Cook in Boots by Ravinder Bhogal, lots of lovely recipes that I can’t wait to try (one of them being the Oreo Cheesecake)! The first recipe I tried from t (read full article)

Banana Crumb Muffins

posted April 21, 2010 in A Tasty Thought by JG

Red, yellow, salmon & white tulips and the yellow daffodils are blooming in our front cut-outs. White Viburnum blossoms line our street. The Peonies have buds! What a great sight to behold as I look through our front bow window while munching on (read full article)

Blackcurrant Pie - Johannisbeertorte

posted April 20, 2010 in Sur La Table Cuisine

Yesterday I got the munchies and left my studio in the middle of the day to bake. I just couldn't get this lovely image out of my mind and had to try the recipe found in Home and Garden. Of course I did a few things wrong so my cake could use some im (read full article)

Easy Blueberry Crumb Cake

posted April 18, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Ingredients:1 yellow box cake mix1 cup flour – sifted1 tsp baking powder1/3 cup chilled Sweet Butter - cut into pieces1 cup milk3 eggsDash of nutmegDash of cinnamon1 tsp. vanillaBlueberries:2 cups of fresh blueberries3 tablespoons orange marmalade (read full article)

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