Posted in Recipes on Sep 19th, 2007 10 Comments »
I would not be able to make it through the week with out turning to the Internet. I’ll have an ingredient that I want to use. I type that ingredient into one of my favorite recipe websites, and TaDa! I will get a plethora of recipes to make for that item.
Here are some of the [...]
Posted in Recipes on Sep 13th, 2007 29 Comments »
These are a yummy treat for me! and my kids. I got this recipe from my good friend, Sherie. They are chewy and homemade, a perfect after-school treat.
Chewy Granola Bars Recipe:
2 1/2 c. Oats - quick rolled oats
1/2 c. Rice Krispies
1/4 c. coconut
1/2 c. M&M minis
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. [...]
Posted in Recipes on Sep 5th, 2007 6 Comments »
Yet another recipe made from a cake mix. I am all about the ease of things and I totally go for the recipes with the fewest ingredients. Here is a great recipe for the cookie: Snickerdoodle. They are rolled in sugar and cinnamon for extra sparkle. Look how they crackle when they’re cooked!
Snicker Doodles
1 box [...]
Posted in Recipes on Aug 27th, 2007 8 Comments »
I have always struggled with what to make for dinner, but who doesn’t. I open the fridge and it’s a big blur. If I don’t already have in mind what to make, then it is the first thing that I can grab, like eggs, hot dogs, mac n cheese, grilled cheeses, tuna, and cereal. Those [...]
Posted in Make and Takes, Recipes on Aug 17th, 2007 1 Comment »
I am a total sucker for McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. And I have been going more lately per the kiddie’s request. Okay, twist my arm… I guess I could order a Filet-O-Fish… make that a combo meal… and Super Size it… please.
I love it so much that I wanted to have it all the time. So I [...]
Posted in Make and Takes, Recipes on Aug 3rd, 2007 8 Comments »
In the last year, I have loved making pies. There is something about a homemade pie that just makes you feel good. If I only had a large window sill to cool my fresh warm pie on, I would be complete. I love to make a Chicken Pot pie from scratch that is delicious, (thanks [...]
Posted in Make and Takes, Recipes on Jul 30th, 2007 2 Comments »
Chocolate strawberries - the fine art of dessert making, a delicacy, or what I like to call, “Fancy Smancy”. They look like a dessert that should only be fit for a King. They are always the sweet treat that is ordered at an expensive hotel. But I will let you in on a little secret: you can make them yourself, and [...]
Posted in Make and Takes, Recipes on Jul 17th, 2007 7 Comments »
When I planted my garden, I didn’t think it was a big deal to plant 3 zucchini plants. I love zucchini and I thought the more the better. Well, they grew big right away and I ended up pulling one of them to make room. The zucchini started to come slowly and I thought having [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jul 7th, 2007 11 Comments »
At first, this title may sound like I am describing an orange pair of leather shoes. But I am definately not. Apricot Leather is a large fruit roll up. It’s made of yummy apricots, honey, and lemon juice. Then it gets dried in the sun. My mother has an apricot tree in her back yard [...]
Posted in Make and Takes, Recipes on Jun 28th, 2007 5 Comments »
With summer here and the kiddies needing a cool treat, we made ice cream in a baggie. It is fun for all and a yummy snack. But wear gloves or your fingers will freeze.
Ice Cream in a Baggie:
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup half and half
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 gallon size Zip Bag, 2 sandwish [...]
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