Tropical syrup… for when you wish you could travel but you can’t. Great with banana pancakes! ½ cup butter¾ c buttermilk1 c sugar½ t baking soda½ t coconut extract In large saucepan melt butter over medium/low heat. Stir in buttermilk…
PrintThe flavor! 1 c milk1 egg2 T vegetable oil½ t vanilla extract2 ripe bananas, mashed1 c flour1 T sugar2 t baking powder¼ t salt In medium bowl, mix milk, egg, vegetable oil, vanilla and mashed bananas. Add flour, sugar, baking…
PrintThick. And soft!! (The original recipe…) 10 c Rice Krispies cereal½ cup margarine or butter8 c miniature marshmallows Butter 9 x 13 pan (use pan with tight-fitting lid). Set aside. Measure cereal into large bowl. Set aside. In saucepan, melt…
PrintIt is always wise to assume the best about people. Especially if you don’t know their perspective. And even if you do, you may not completely understand the situation. Thus, it is better to err on the safe side and…
PrintBacon steals the show here… 2 cans French-cut green beans1 can cream of chicken soup1/4 t salt8 slices bacon Strain green beans. Pour into saucepan or slow cooker. Stir in cream of chicken soup and salt. Warm on low heat…
PrintSmells festive! And makes a great gift. Ingredients:1 orange1 lemon1 lime2 cinnamon sticks1/2 c fresh cranberries Directions:Slice orange, lemon and lime. Simmer in shallow water with cranberries and cinnamon sticks. Example of tag:
PrintA novelty! Dough:1 ½ c warm water1 T yeast2 eggs, brought to room temperature1/2 c vegetable oil or melted margarine or butter6-7 c flour1/3 c sugar1 t salt1/4 c nonfat dry milk Coating:1/2 cup butter2 c sugar2/3 c brown sugar1/2…
PrintEasy AND fabulous!! 8-10 chicken tenders (or 4 chicken breast halves)salt and pepper1 c chicken broth1½ c shredded mozzarella cheese2 cans (10.5-oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup1/4 c milk3 c Pepperidge Farm herb stuffing mix1/2 cup butter, melted Salt and…
PrintBrilliant! 3-4 T whipped cream cheese¼ – ½ t fresh dill*, chopped finea few dashes garlic salt2 slices fresh soft white bread1 cucumber, peeled and sliced very thin Mix cream cheese, chopped dill and garlic salt. Mix well. Spread on…
PrintA fast, warm snack! 1 bag microwave popcorn1/3 cup butter1/3 c brown sugar2¼ c miniature marshmallows Pop popcorn in microwave according to package directions. Empty into bowl and remove unpopped kernels. Set aside. Melt butter in saucepan over low heat….
PrintStarring… an amazing lemon butter sauce! 5-6 yams4 Jonathan or Granny Smith apples1/2 cup butter1 c sugar1 t salt2 c water3 T cornstarch2 t fresh-squeezed lemon juice Rinse yams and place in a large pot. Cover with water. Bring to…
PrintDare I say that food is what makes the holidays “happy”? Especially Thanksgiving. It is all about the food!! And over the years I’ve incorporated some traditions from when I was young along with some new traditions that have caught…
PrintWhen I was in high school, one of my favorite things was my Walkman. I had a case that held 10 cassette tapes, allowing for a variety of music to listen to, which was especially nice when I traveled. And…
PrintCreamy, cheesy, flavorful, and absolutely divine! 6 T butter, divided1/4 frozen onion, grated (or 1/4 c chopped onion)6 T flour2 c chicken broth3/4 c heavy cream1/4 t ground mustard2 c grated mozzarella or Swiss cheese1/4 t salt1/4 t fresh ground…
PrintA rich fudgy brownie center gift-wrapped in a silky layer of chocolate. 1 fudge brownie mix + eggs, water, oil called for in brownie instructions1 – 11.5-oz. pkg. milk chocolate chips2 T shorteninggarnish: nuts or sprinkles, optional Make brownies as…
PrintSizzling and melty! 1 3.5 oz. pkg. pepperoni*2/3 c pizza sauce3 c finely grated mozzarella cheese1/2 c chopped onions, optional1/2 c sliced or chopped olives, optional1/4 c finely chopped green peppers, optional1 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent seamless dough sheet (or…
PrintExceptional!! 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes1 10-oz. pkg. frozen corn1/2 c chopped sweet onion1/2 c finely chopped red bell peppers2 chicken breasts, uncooked1 10-oz. can enchilada sauce1 can cream of chicken soup1½…
PrintSuch a variety of dippable foods! 1 14-oz. bag Kraft caramels2/3 c half-and-half fresh fruit chunks, pretzels, cookies, angel food cake cubes, and/or marshmallows Unwrap caramels and place in saucepan. Add half-and-half. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels…
PrintYou haven’t seen a “good life” post for a while, huh? It’s because life hasn’t been that good. LOL! Ok, I’m sort of kidding. Sort of not. Isn’t that just how life goes? Sometimes things just don’t click. Or flow….
PrintBasically a ball of heaven! 1 c creamy Skippy peanut butter (not all-natural)4 T butter, softened2 c powdered sugar1 Butterfinger bar2 c white chocolate chips2 T shorteningextra chopped Butterfinger candy for topping if desired Beat peanut butter and butter until…
PrintYou can say, “I’m going to eat my eyeball now.” LOL! 1 c creamy Skippy peanut butter (not all-natural)4 T butter, softened2 c powdered sugar1 Butterfinger bar2 c white chocolate chips2 T shortening1 c M&M’s1 small tube red decorator icing…
PrintMeatloaf makes fabulous leftovers!! For each sandwich:2 slices breadsliced meatloaf1 T mayonnaise or butter1 t ketchup¼ t mustard1 slice Jack or provolone cheese (optional)additional butter for hot or grilled sandwich Cold:Spread each slice of bread with mayonnaise or butter*. Spread…
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