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Microwave Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins
This insanely easy Chocolate Chip Bran Muffin recipe is not entirely no-bake; you need a microwave to make them. Still. Sticking them in a microwave for one and a half minutes beats waiting half an hour to bake them in the oven, don't you think? So if you're anything like me and you have the patience of a five-year-old when it comes to desserts, this recipe is for YOU. I made these for Jen of Fresh Cracked Pepper's Muffin Mondays series (thanks Jen!) and it turned out great! I've never made muffins before, let alone microwave muffins. Nervous, I stood watching the muffin tray turn in the microwave with my fingers crossed saying, "please rise, please rise, please, please." And they did! More than that, the muffins came out ridiculously moist, dense, and not the least bit airy. They're made with bran so they have a light, whole grain taste to them that's awesome with chocolate. I topped the muffins with chocolate chips right out of the microwave so the chocolate was melting as I ate them---ayayay. YUM.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
My mom always made this Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe when I was growing up - we never had the boxed kind. Toss up a salad or steam some broccoli and you have a full meal that is delicious and very comforting.
Banh Mi
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
This is a sandwich with a history, but I'm not going to go into that here. This is, I believe, my new favorite use for leftover pork roast, pulled pork and even chicken! It has all of the elements needed for a culinary delight: Crunchy, sweet, sour, sal…
Macaroni & Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
A great dish for potluck dinners. One of the terrific aspects to this dish is you can change it to suit your preferences. To make it more of an entree mix in meats of your choice. Add vegetables such as broccoli and onions to give it more texture.
Lemon Curd
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Lemon Curd is a paste which resembles a hot marmalade. It can be made into a mousse by folding it into freshly whipped cream. It is used in tarts and tartletts and may be eaten alone. It is also used on top of shortbread cookies dough before baking.
Kentucky Butter Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 65 Minutes |
This cake, from a family friend, was made with oleo- a.k.a. margarine -but I've replaced it with real butter. This is absolutely sinful and a must try for anyone who loves rich cake.
Oatmeal Griddlecakes
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
From Northwest Bounty, a cookbook I wrote with Sharon Kramis. These are pancakes with a little texture, and without that wheat pancake leaden aftereffect. The oatmeal highlights the natural sourness of buttermilk, and sets up your palate for the collisi…
Classic Crisscross Peanut Butter Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
A classic recipe that is perfect for an afternoon treat with milk!
Gert's Mama's Pound Cake
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
A wonderful Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe that produces a moist, tangy cake sure to be a hit for any social gathering!
Oatmeal Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
These are my boyfriend's favorite cookies. He has never been a big chocolate fan (I know, unthinkable) but these fulfill his sweet tooth. This recipe came from Mary Butler Ringhand, who I believe is my Mother's great aunt. She knows how to make some gr…
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This soup is satisfying and tastes so rich and delicious! Enjoy with love, Catherine Adapted from Cabot Cheese – Eating Well Magazine
Crepes Batter (Jam Filled)
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Crepes can be used as hors d'oeuvres and in sweet and savory dishes. Better to prepare this batter the day beforehand, or hours before using…it is better rested as the flour must absorb the liquid. The next day adjust the liquid / mixture and add flav…
Muffin Monday: Chocolate Chip Orange Muffins
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Indulge in heavenly chocolate paired with intense bits of orange. Enjoy this wonderfully rich muffin with a steaming cup of coffee when you need to stress down.
Sugar Pie
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
THIS IS NOT SUGAR CREAM PIE. I have never seen anyone make this pie other than my family. It is very different from a cream pie.
Wacky Cake
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had; moist, flavorful and frugal! It's also vegan and costs less than $3 including the icing! We make this often here and the kids adore it.
Fried Zucchini Flowers
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
There have been books written on the zucchini blossom. The forerunner of the ever-burgeoning mottled cylinder, is edible. More than edible, it's delicious in an Earth Mother kind of way. That which some just chuck away as waste, can in fact become a de…
Choco-Mania Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
Chocolate obsession can reach a new high with this choc-mania cake recipe from Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast in Waynesville, North Carolina; a BnBFinder listed inn.
Lemon-Ginger Almond Scones
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A wonderful taste treat in a cookie style scone with hints of lemon and ginger with a little almond crunch!
Pre-Season Favorite Dessert - Cleveland Brownies
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
As soon as the football season starts our kitchen at Baker Babes Bakery is filled with the wonderful smell of chocolate brownies baking. These chewy delights are a favorite this time of year. Brownies are great for those late season picnics, school lunch…
Best Ever Banana Bread
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
Best Ever Banana Bread is adapted from Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour. Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting is adapted from McCormick – Pure Vanilla Extract. This banana bread is a perfect compliment to a cup of tea! Enjoy!
Idle Hand Bars
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
These sinfully delicious peanut butter and chocolate dessert bars are out of this world. As a "sweet" fanatic married to a "salty" fanatic, it's always a struggle coming up with desserts that can be shared and devoured with equal gusto. These bars are the…
Traditional Southern Cornbread
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
A traditional recipe from the South. If you're from outside Dixie you'll notice this recipe doesn't include sugar (Sweet Cornbread). This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. I had to experiment with the amounts because no one had eve…
Diabetic Chocolate Chip Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Many people in my family are diabetic, so when my family made a cookbook a few years ago, there were a lot of dessert recipes that were sugar free. These chocolate chip cookies are so good you would never know they don't have any sugar in them. You can…
Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
I love a good thick spicy gumbo. The restaurant I work at has the best gumbo ever. I wanted to recreate my own version to make and enjoy at home. In gumbo, roux is key and if burned or undercooked can result in not so good gumbo. Since my favorite gumbo f…
Spinach And Prosciutto Topped Chicken Breasts
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Dress up boneless chicken breasts by topping them with layers of prosciutto, thinly-sliced tomatoes and fresh spinach, then sealing those goodies on top with a slice of melted provolone cheese.
