This is the best birthday cake recipe... that starts with a cake mix! One of my favorite cooking friends shared the recipe and now it's the only recipe I use! Cake 1 box devil's food cake mix, such as Duncan Hines 1 c. water 3 eggs 1/3 c. corn oil (I used Canola) 1/3 c.… Continue reading Chocolate Birthday Cake
Chinese-Style Glazed Pork Tenderloin
You know you have faith in a recipe when you post it before you even try it. I posted this about a year ago and have made it several times since. It's so good and is one of the few meats that even gets thumbs up from my son! If you haven't cooked with hoisin… Continue reading Chinese-Style Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Cherry Cinnamon Granola
We have a foreign exchange student Marie who ate boxed cereal every day, until she one day tried this granola. Then she never ate boxed cereal again. It is her specialty, and we've adapted it from the (awesome) Smitten Kitchen cookbook. We almost always double this recipe and make it on two foiled cookie sheets.… Continue reading Cherry Cinnamon Granola
Everyday Brownies
I love these brownies, because they are quick and easy and can be made in one pan. I make them often and sometimes vary them up with marshmallows or caramel. 1 4-oz Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract… Continue reading Everyday Brownies
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops or Chicken Breasts
When a busy working mom of three kids gives us an easy recipe to try, it is at the top of my list. We tried it with pork chops, score. We tried it with chicken breasts, jackpot. The entire family will eat it, shout it from the mountain tops. Super simple and very good. Thanks,… Continue reading Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops or Chicken Breasts
Creamy Sausage Pasta
Coffee conversation with a good friend always turns to food. What's for dinner? Anything in your crock pot? Tried any new recipes lately? Thanks to Amy for sharing this winner. The fact that this is a one-pan dish is a bonus. 1 T. olive oil 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced 1 cup diced onion… Continue reading Creamy Sausage Pasta
Crockpot Cashew Chicken
Growing up in Southwest Missouri, they had a claim to fame that the original Cashew Chicken came from our area. A friend from my hometown of Branson recently shared this recipe and I had to try it. Winner! Perfect amount of spice for the perfect taste. 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken tenders 1/4 c.… Continue reading Crockpot Cashew Chicken
Pecan Pie Bars
Bites of goodness, instead of the pie. We had two new dessert items on the menu for our Thanksgiving feast. I made these yummy bars. Close your eyes and imagine freshly baked shortbread topped with homemade pecan pie. Ok, open your eyes and start baking! We like this as an alternative to traditional pecan pie.… Continue reading Pecan Pie Bars
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cherry Pistachio Pesto
These are a delicious twist on roasted Brussels sprouts. The pesto is worth the effort! For Brussels Sprouts 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For Pesto 1/2 cup toasted, salted pistachios 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3 cloves roasted garlic (I fake roast… Continue reading Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cherry Pistachio Pesto
Dulce De Leche-Filled Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
I made this recipe for the first time on Thanksgiving 2013 - it's a winner! Makes about 24 sandwiches (48 cookies) 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder (I used a mix of Dutch and non-Dutch, and it worked!) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg… Continue reading Dulce De Leche-Filled Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
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