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Chocolate Brownie Trifle
Posted in Cooking on October 26, 2010|
This is an oldie but goodie! I consider it another semi-homemade recipe since it does use a brownie mix and pudding mix, but it is so good. This is one of those desserts that I could just sit down with a big spoon and eat the whole thing. It is definitely a favorite of mine! If you are not as big a chocolate fan as I am, you could substitute different flavors for this. Instead of a brownie mix, try a white or yellow cake instead. I put this dessert together in two bowls since I was taking it to two different dinners, but it looks its best in a big trifle bowl where the layers are really distinct.
1 box brownie mix, baked according to package directions
1 large box chocolate instant pudding mix, prepared to package directions
1 tub frozen whipped topping
Slice the cooked brownies into 1 inch squares. In a trifle dish or large bowl, layer the brownie pieces, prepared pudding, and whipped topping until you have at least 2 layers, but preferably 3 in the bowl. Chill for several hours or overnight and enjoy! That is all there is to it!
Over The Top Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies
Posted in Cooking on October 16, 2010| 8 Comments »
This recipe comes from another cooking blog that I check out regularly, Real Mom Kitchen. I think this is the first of her recipes that I have tried and the cookies turned out great! I will definitely go back to find more things to cook. These cookies are rich and delicious!!!
3/4 butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
32 mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together the baking soda, salt & flour; set aside. With an electric mixer, cream together the butter and two sugars. Add the eggs one at a time. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips.
Scoop the dough onto a prepared cookie sheet and use your hand to slightly flatten each cookie. Cook for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and lightly press about 6 to 8 pieces of the chopped peanut butter cups onto each cookie. Return the cookies to the oven to bake for another 2 minutes. Cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack. I like to use two cookie sheets so I can bake the next batch without waiting for the first to cool. Enjoy with a cold glass of milk!
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Cinnamon Bun Pancakes
Posted in Cooking on October 9, 2010| 9 Comments »
The Pioneer Woman was one of the first blogs that I started reading and it led me down the path of many other wonderful blogs. This recipe is from The Tasty Kitchen which is a spin-off of PW, and there are tons of recipes from readers as well as Ree herself. I hope you enjoy this pancake recipe. I never make breakfast food like this for breakfast, but it makes a great midweek supper with bacon or sausage on the side. I served these with regular pancake syrup, but they would be outstanding with a drizzle made with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder (I know that sounds like a lot, but it works.)
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 whole eggs, beaten
1 cup milk (I used 2%.)
2 tbsp corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Sift together the first 5 ingredients and set aside.
In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture.
I let the batter set for about 5 minutes while my griddle warmed to medium/low. Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and flip. Cook until lightly browned on both sides.
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Menu Plan Monday
Posted in Home, Menu Planning, Pets on October 4, 2010|
A week doesn’t seem like a long period of time, but a lot of change can happen in a week. I wrote about losing our precious border collie a couple of weeks ago and we didn’t know if or when we would get another dog. C & I both love dogs, but losing Patches hurt so much we weren’t sure if we wanted to go through that again. Sometimes fate intervenes and it sure did this time.
A young lady that C works with had to move and could not take her dog with her. She had rescued “Ellie”, a two year old Siberian Husky, and didn’t want to have to take her back to a shelter again. C found out last Thursday about the dog, we got her on Friday, and she is now a permanent fixture in our home. Meet Ellie…
She LOVES long walks, even at 5:00am! The only trouble we have had has been with Mama Cat. She does not appreciate this new addition at all, especially since Ellie is inside and Mama C is not!
Anyway, below is my menu plan for the week. Hopefully, we will have a wonderful first week with Ellie in our lives.
Grilled pork chops with roasted potatoes & salad
Sausage bake
Grilled steaks and potato wedges with salad
Pizza night
Chess Squares
Also, I thought I would share a view of the Little Barren River that flows past the farm we live on. Check out my new header photo!
Salisbury Steak
Posted in Cooking on October 2, 2010| 9 Comments »
My husband, C, is a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy, and when I say meat, I mean BEEF! I am always on the lookout for a steak or ground beef recipe that I think he will enjoy. This recipe comes from the website, www.allrecipes.com, which is one of my favorite places to look for fresh cooking ideas. There are thousand upon thousands of recipes and you can adapt them to the amount of servings you need. Check it out!
This is the original recipe which was listed for 6 steaks. I made six steaks and they were huge! You can easily make 8 or more depending on the size you want. I used 2 skillets to cook them at the same time and divided the sauce into each one. The only change I would like to make is regarding the sauce. It is so good, but there just isn’t quite enough of it. I am going to have to tinker with it so there will be more sauce. If you have a beef lover in your family, this is a winner.
1 10.5oz can condensed French onion soup
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp Worcestshire sauce
1/2 tsp mustard powder
In a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup French onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Shape into 6 (or 8) oval patties.
In a large skillet (or 2) over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. Pour off excess fat. In a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. Mix in remaining ingredients until combined. Pour over meat in the skillet(s). Cover & turn heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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