I almost didn't make this recipe. It was out of Cooking Light, and I just didn't know how a light brownie could be that good. But I am such a s'mores fanatic and it was recommended so highly that I decided to give it a try. And now it's a favorite. The original recipe calls… Continue reading Ooey-Gooey S’more Brownies
Overnight Oatmeal with Almonds and Dried Cranberries
This recipe will change your life (and probably lower your cholesterol!). You can make delicious, steel cut oatmeal once a week and have it on the table in less than 10 minutes the first day and about one minute on subsequent days. I started my quest to speed up steel cut oatmeal after I had… Continue reading Overnight Oatmeal with Almonds and Dried Cranberries
Make-Ahead-and-Freeze Waffles
This isn't an "old standby" YET, but I made them this morning and LOVED putting all of them in the freezer! Hudson loves a waffle or pancake for breakfast, and now I can serve it semi-healthy and homemade! This recipe is from Alton Brown's cookbook and appeared on the Food Network before I saw it… Continue reading Make-Ahead-and-Freeze Waffles
My Favorite Salad Dressing
This is from a cookbook called Simply Classic. I've made this salad dressing maybe more than anything else I've ever made. I don't get to crazy with measuring, but the secret ingredient is the maple syrup. I toss it with bagged lettuce, then top each salad usually with a fruit (dried cranberries or other fruit,… Continue reading My Favorite Salad Dressing
The Best Brittle
Parents that drop off goodies in appreciation for teachers and school staff rank among the best. I just happend to be working one day in the office at Truman's school when a sweet mom, Terri, dropped a plate of this very addicting brittle by for the office staff. Thanks Terri for introducing me to something… Continue reading The Best Brittle
Asian Chicken Salad
We swap recipes back and forth frequently, but this one came from Kendra. I make it more than anything else and it the most requested recipe I have on file. I have test driven several Asian Chicken Salad recipes and this one stands alone in a class by itself. Toasting the almonds does make a… Continue reading Asian Chicken Salad
Honey Bars
Dorothy Whisenhunt, a dear family friend from Abilene, Texas, made these at Christmas 2003. We were addicted. The edge pieces are the best! Honey Bars Mix together: 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. honey 1 egg 3/4 c. cooking oil (Crisco vegetable oil) Sift and add: 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt… Continue reading Honey Bars
Taco Soup
This started off to be a favorite crock pot/Weight Watcher recipe. It is now simply a favorite. Friends along the way have helped us perfect it. The chicken variation at the bottom is perfection! 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 c. chopped onion 1 16 oz. can pinto beans, not drained 1 16 oz. can dark kidney… Continue reading Taco Soup
Honey Dijon Salad Dressing
Jamye made this salad dressing at our supper club several years ago. Forget the store bought salad dressing and impress your guests. Delicious and easy. Honey Dijon Salad Dressing 2 T Balsamic 1 T Honey ¼ C Olive Oil 1 t Dijon mustard Pepper Mix the above ingredients together and toss with red leaf lettuce.… Continue reading Honey Dijon Salad Dressing
Fancy Chicken Salad
This recipe is a huge hit with Tracy's tennis team. Janice was a teammate for years...she has since moved to Lake Tahoe, but I think of her often when I make this recipe. Fancy Chicken Salad 4 chicken breasts, cooked 2 jars/cans marinated artichokes 1/2 green onion, tops only 1 box of Chicken Rice-a-Roni 2 small… Continue reading Fancy Chicken Salad
