I hate having to "watch what I eat"...these were delicious and I SO wanted to gobble down several. I contained myself to a small bite...ugh! Very Very Tasty, and a great dessert option. She made it with apricot preserves, and it was great, but it would be fabulous with ANY of your fruit favorite preserves. Thanks (again) Lisa!
ingredients:
1 1/4 cup flour
1 1/4 cup quick oats
1/2 cup sugar
1/2...
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Apple Dumplings ~ Delicious Dessert
I had this at my sewing holiday party. It was SO yummy, and evidently easy to make...my 2 requirements for getting it on this blog. I'm trying to not over-do it this holiday season, and this really put my will-power to the test. SO GOOD--I can't wait to try it again! Thanks Lisa for the recipe!
ingredients:
2 sticks of butter
2 pkg. crescent rolls (8 rolls each)
4 granny smith apples, pealed,...
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Pumpkin Swirl Bread or Bundt Cake
My friend passed this recipe along to me and I tried it last night with my sewing group. It was rather tasty, and made a very nice impression. Pumpkin is devine! Thanks Lori! ingredients:1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese1/3 cup sugar1 egg1 orange's zest (optional but highly suggested!)1 3/4 cup flour1 1/2 cup...
Monday, November 15, 2010
Bake Apple French Toast
Had this too at our girls weekend. It was SO delicious. We figured it would be just about the same to make it in the dutch oven, and so yummy on a camping morning. Thanks Shauna!ingredients:1 (16 oz) loaf french bread8 eggs3 cups milk1/4 cup sugar, divided5 granny smith apples, peeled & sliced2 tbsp. cinnamon2 tbsp. butter1/2 cup dried cranberries/craisins (optional)*directions:1. Preheat the...
Italian Baked Penne
I just got back from a fun weekend in Winter Park with my friends. We had a great time. We all take turns with meals, and it's fun to sample other people's cooking and recipes. This was made for us and it was really yummy. I kind of stood in and helped in the prep a little, and saw that it wasn't too...
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Chicken Scampi
I'm not exactly sure where I got this recipe...it may be from Allrecipes...but I had to pass it along. I finally tried it tonight (I've had it in my "to cook" file) for a while. Well, it did not disappoint. It is restaurant quality in my opinion. VERY good, and rather easy. The ingredients, I had in...
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Potato Soup
On this anniversary of the 1st time we had this recipe, I thought I would post the recipe for everyone to enjoy. It was about 3 years ago, a friend had us over for some warm soup before heading out to trick-or-treat. It was great, so of course, I got the recipe! We had it again tonight (a Halloween favorite)--and actually, it is great for any time of year, but especially when it is brisk outside and...
Monday, August 23, 2010
Zucchini Bread
What to do with all that zucchini that is growing in your garden?? This bread is delicious! I found the recipe on the web, but tweaked it quite a bit according to other people that have tried it. It turned out fabulous. My favorite zucchini bread recipe ever (and I've made several recipes). It is moist,...
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Anniversary Chicken
I have made this a few times and it is great! I'm not sure where the recipe came from as it is on the Internet, in church cook books etc. Certainly, I didn't come up with it, but I enjoy it and so I thought I'd pass it on to you! I've made it in both the oven, and in the crock pot. I like both equally. It almost "looks" prettier if done in the oven, but it tastes just a little more tender in the crock...
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Taco Soup
My friend made a variation of this when we went camping--right there on the camp stove in her large stock pot. It was fabulous. Today, I'm making it in the crock pot. It smells great! Thanks Shauna for the idea!ingredients:1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey2 cans pinto beans (un-drained)1 can kidney...
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Simple Crock Pot Meatballs
This recipe is great for a basic--but delicious and tender--meatball. We love it in meatball subs (just get some hoggie rolls and mozzarella cheese). It is also great with your spaghetti too. Enjoy!ingredients:1 pound ground beef or ground turkey1 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs1-2 Tbsp. dried parsley...
Friday, August 6, 2010
5-Star Otameal Raisin Cookies
These are fabulous cookies. Take a basic recipe, and added some spice to it. It is chewy and delicious. I served them to my sewing group, and they were enjoyed!! (my kids like it too ) This is a GOOD COOKIE!ingredients:1/2 cup butter, room temperature1/2 cup butter flavored shortening1 cup packed...
Monkey Bread
We've gone camping a few times this summer...and we always have so much fun. AND--we like to camp "in style." We may be "Sally Campers" but we like to cook it up right--and there is no better way than to Dutch Oven cook while there. A friend make this for us one night, and this past time, I made it too--but I kicked it up a notch and made it more sticky and gooey--it was yummo. Thanks Raina for the...
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Pink Cookies
These cookies are awesome. I got the recipe from Rebecca when I lived out in New York--she had us over and our children all got to decorate cookies. I was so happy--they tasted JUST LIKE the big pink cookies that you get in Utah. I remember buying these cookies like every day after classes at BYU--there was a certain vending machine in the Marriott Business building that sold them. So...my Freshman...
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Andes Mint Cookies
These cookies are so good. WAY SIMPLE, and sure to please. Thanks Leslie for passing along the recipe! ingredients:1 chocolate cake mix (any type chocolate mix is great)2 eggs1/2 cup oil1 bag/pkg Andes Mintsdirections:1. Mix together the cake mix, eggs and oil. This will result in a thick "cookie" batter.2....
Monday, June 14, 2010
Pancakes
At our girl retreat in the mountains, a friend made these for breakfast one morning. They were really yummy. I've always used a pancake mix, but honestly, these are SUPER simple to make...easy and yummy! Thanks Raina!ingredients:1 cup flour2 tsp. baking powder2 Tbsp. sugar1/4 tsp. salt1 cup milk1 egg2...
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Baked Beans
When we moved to Colorado, we were invited to a block party our first 4th of July here. This was served there (made by a friend). My mother and I just loved them. I got the recipe, and thought I'd share it with everyone since it's getting to be the BBQ-time-of-year. Thanks Shauna & Collin--we miss you!
Make the night before and warm before your event!
ingredients:3 28-ounce cans pork &...
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
This is the fastest cookie recipe ever! PLUS--there is no egg (and this thrills those of us that have children with egg allergies). Either way, it is quick, easy and yummy (my 3 requirements). I first had these at a church Enrichment function...I think it was "Cooking with your Food Storage" or something along those lines. A sweet lady (actually "Super-Mom" would be a more appropriate title) brought...
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sweethearts--Gelatin Cut-Outs
I found this in The Friend magazine a few months ago. We did this for Family Home Evening tonight. The kids loved it and had a lot of fun. I got out my Pampered Chef little shape cutters and we used all sorts of shapes.
ingredients:
2 pkg. (6 ounces each) berry Jello
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix
directions:
1. In a bowl, dissolve...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Yummy Breakfast Crumb/Coffee Cake
This crumb/coffee cake is really yummy. Pretty simple to make too! We had a "girls" weekend up at a condo in the mountains...and one friend made this for us for breakfast. It was perfect with cocoa. I could see adding some fresh strawberries as a side for a breakfast your kids will love! Thanks Cindy!
ingredients:
Cake:
1 cup + 3 Tbsp. sour cream
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2...
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Chocolate Cookies 'n Cream Torte
This is a fun recipe. I use Pampered Chef's Torte Pans...they are recessed and have an area to fill with your own favorite fillings. I've made two different recipes with them, and the look alone is brilliant...the taste is even better.ingredients:1 pkg devil's food cake mix (plus ingredients)1 pkg (8...
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Chicken Lickin' Pork Chops
My friend told me about this recipe--raving about a crock pot pork chop recipe. I've had one I've used too in the past, but I thought I'd mix it up and try this one. Well, it was delicious! So moist and tasty. I was so pleased to throw it together in about 15 minutes before church, and come home from...