Wow, these brownies are really rich….they are gewy, dense, and rich. But good. Today was a lazy day. I didn’t shower until four o’clock. I didn’t get the laundry done, or the apartment cleaned, and didn’t get a workout in. But of course, I was ambitious enough to bake. My sis-in-law hasn’t had the best…
Green Smoothie
My old boss used to come into work almost every morning with this funky-looking green drink. It took me a few months of working there to finally ask, “What the heck are you drinking?” When he told me it was full of spinach, I almost gagged. But he told me how nutritious it was, and…
Disappearing Marshmallow Blondies
These might just be the tastiest treats I’ve ever had. Good luck trying not to eat the entire pan, let alone all the batter. Luckily, I’m taking them to a little shin-dig we are having with friends to watch the USA vs Ghana World Cup game today, or I’d be in trouble….as would my hips,…
Banana-Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
I made these Martha Stewart Banana-Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies to take to a church barbeque. I figured I couldn’t go wrong with cookies for a church function, but wanted them to be slightly unique. You know that chocolate chip banana bread everyone loves? Well these are kinda like that bread in a cookie.They are thick,…
Black Bean Burgers
My husband and I aren’t vegetarians. We like meat! But we were at a barbeque Saturday night and some of our friends that are vegetarians, grilled up some black bean burgers (from Costco). They looked super tasty. I really wanted a bite! I asked them if they ever make them themselves and they said yes,…
On the Lighter Side….Berry Dessert Nachos
These Berry Dessert Nachos come from Better Homes & Gardens as well. After devouring too many of those Peanut Butter Munchies Friday night, we decided to go for something a little lighter Saturday night (because dessert is a must every weekend night, right?) We both decided that these nachos could replace our, well really just…
Peanut Butter Munchies
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again….I love peanut butter + chocolate! Its my favorite treat combo. Earlier this week I found this Peanut Butter Munchies recipe from the Better Homes & Garden online food & recipes site. I promised myself I’d wait until the weekend to enjoy a treat, so I’ve basicallybeen…
Bustin’ the Bread Out
I’ve always been afraid of making bread…it’s intimidating, at least for me! But my mom recently visited and brought us some of her homemeade strawberry jam (my fav) and since then I’ve been craving some fresh homemeade bread to eat it with. This Homemade Wheat Bread recipe seemed as easy as bread-making gets. It really…
Peaches & Cream Cheesecake
This Peaches & Cream Cheesecake recipe comes from a “ward cookbook” from back home. Usually I’m browsing the net for new recipes and I forget to thumb through some of the great cookbooks I have. This cheesecake is more like a peach cobbler with a peachy, sweet cream cheese filling. We served it cold…
Creamy Cheesy Chicken Taco Soup & Quick & Easy Flat Bread
This is a quick crock pot chicken taco soup. I threw all of the ingredients in the crockpot around 3:30pm and it was ready to eat by 7:00pm. You wont believe how easy the flatbread is! Cheesy Chicken Taco Soup Ingredients 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cheese soup 1 can diced tomatoes…
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter
Brett and I love asparagus; its a popular side to our meals. Usually we just enjoy it steamed or blanched with a little butter, salt and pepper (pretty boring right). Well that’s about to change. I’m looking for some new, yummy ways to prepare it! In my search, this Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter…
Melting Moments
There is an amazing little bakery called Dippidee just minutes from my house. I have to fight the urge to run over and grab a treat almost every day! Their sugar cookies are one of a kind, as well as these little treats called Heavenly Pieces. The heavenly pieces are a thick, round, butter-crumb cookie…