tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803982576250217042012-01-28T12:49:06.953-08:00Ernanoreply@blogger.comBlogger1251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-7080128097014829502011-12-14T14:48:00.000-08:002011-12-14T18:45:12.053-08:00

Well, It's been a while. No,my sister and I have not fallen off the face of the planet. Life has just been very busy for the both of us and we slacked off a little bit. Very sorry and we hope to pick up with regular blog posts again.This recipe is so simple to make but makes a great low key lunch. I always think that if I have a protein that I need to have a starch as well. It was nice to just

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-64444894959662147332011-05-15T20:53:00.000-07:002011-05-15T21:02:18.495-07:00

This recipe had been saved in my favourites for a long time already and I decided that I better make it already! And we were not sorry, my kids gobbled this up and asked if I would make it again for dinner. My 7 year old daughter asked if I would give her the recipe when she's a mommy so she can make it for her kids, lol. I think she liked it! And it's quite easy to make, which in my books always

Ernanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-31242335020386242032011-05-05T12:28:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:21:05.362-07:00

Sunday dinner rolled around and I wasn't sure what to make. A quick search on All Receips and 30 minutes later we had this, and it was good! I cut the pork into strips instead of leaving them whole, and I didn't have any pineapple tidbits in the house but it was still a great meal.Tropical Pork Chops1/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons prepared mustard2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon vinegar1 1/2

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-77509160594590952122011-05-05T11:58:00.000-07:002011-05-05T12:23:41.733-07:00

What a treat this dinner was! I was in the mood for something different compared our usual menu the other day and this recipe came to mind. It's actually quite easy to make and delivers on the taste! Next time I make this I will use less ginger, I might even eliminate it since I'm not a huge fan of ginger. But it was still great the way it was!General Tso's ChickenMarinade:1/2 cup hoisin sauce1/4

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-9741116752221630872011-04-19T12:11:00.000-07:002011-04-19T19:38:40.448-07:00

I made this cake for my 2 year old's birhtday party. It was a lot of fun to make. Not as hard as I initially thought. It's alot easier as well when all the fondant is made beforhand. The wheels are made from cruller doughnuts and dipped in chocolate. The cake itself is on a piece of cardboard that is sitting on a couple of small containers to give it some lift.When I showed it to my son his face

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-12113149167785752592011-03-19T14:34:00.000-07:002011-03-19T14:46:18.138-07:00

There is something so warm and comforting about the aroma of cinnamon coming from your oven. Our kids love anything with cinnamon and I had been meaning to make these cookies for a while already. They're super easy to make and get gobbled up as quickly as you'll allow! I found the recipe from All Recipes and pretty left it the way it was written. Some said they had tried these using butter and

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-88278947939304284882011-03-05T18:30:00.000-08:002011-03-19T14:46:35.268-07:00

Well it's been a while for me! Life is busy! I've been meaning to make this salad for quite some time, I had actually lost it but I was organizing my craft room and stumbled across it. Very simple to make and I love the flavor of it! I found this recipe from Mennonite Girls Can Cook and they suggest that the dressing is better if allowed to sit for a day, it will keep for 2-3 days in the

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-20939381024318063482011-02-26T19:21:00.000-08:002011-05-05T13:24:28.486-07:00

Yum! The panna cotta was delicious. I made a strawberry gelee to go on top of it and it was perfect together. I can't wait to try other flavors of gelee with the panna cotta. Though that might not happen for a while, my husband got his cholesterol levels checked the other day and his numbers were slightly higher than they were supposed to be. So we are watching what we eat a little bit more. I

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-85355723832538245462011-02-14T11:27:00.000-08:002011-05-05T13:25:29.627-07:00

My husband and I ate way too much of the tempura trying to tell ourselves that it was good for us, even though it was fried. I don't fry foods very often, I don't like the mess it makes or the amount of oil that I end up eating. I'm not opposed to it, after all some foods are just not the same if they are baked, but moderation is key.For the given recipe I could not find soba noodles so I used a

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-33234718502869387612011-01-27T11:03:00.000-08:002011-05-05T13:26:33.131-07:00

I think everything that could have gone wrong with this recipe, did. But I also only gave myself an hour from start to finish and was in way too much of a hurry. I wanted to make the jaconde in a half batch but I forgot that when I added the flour so it was really dry and I had to add the rest of the wet to make it workable. The texture was all wrong because of the way I added everything due to

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-61284222091067192672011-01-13T20:38:00.000-08:002011-05-05T13:27:09.206-07:00

When I first read through the recipe I almost gagged at the thought of cooking duck in fat for an hour(I used chicken and lard). The concept of making a confit was completely foreign to me. It's still not something I like doing but it was as bad as I thought it would be. I thought the meat would soak up tons of fat and just be super greasy, not so. I was also a little scared at how expensive the

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-70967528066914534682010-12-26T14:19:00.000-08:002010-12-26T14:31:47.116-08:00

My husband and I really enjoy Indian flavors. I've just recently started making it from scratch at home and it is not really that difficult. The recipes might not be exactly authentic but they are still really good. I first saw this recipe on Pioneer Woman's website and was redirected to the tasty Kitchen for the recipe. It is really simple to make and oh so delicious. At first I was a little

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-30609024065891981802010-12-24T14:43:00.001-08:002011-05-05T13:28:04.296-07:00

At first I was aprehensive about this recipe since it is similar to a fruitcake and all I've ever heard about that, is that they are terrible. But this bread tasted really good. My 1 1/2 year old loved it. My daughter on the other hand didn't like it because it had "stuff" in there. I used dried cranberries soaked in orange juice instead of the liquor. I also made my own candied orange peel. I

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-80716445193782295402010-12-14T13:12:00.000-08:002011-05-05T13:28:31.583-07:00

This was my first time ever eating eggs benedict and I enjoyed it. I made my own english muffins which were really good too. Though they are quite rich, topping them with the green onions helped lighten them a bit. Following are some tips for poaching.• Make sure to use the freshest eggs possible. Farm-fresh eggs will make for the best poached eggs. Old eggs will have a harder time with the

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-28966071826203154382010-12-11T17:07:00.000-08:002010-12-11T17:24:56.693-08:00

My baby girl turned three a couple of weeks ago. Can't believe how fast time goes by. Seemed like just yesterday she was born and now she is three and I have two other little munchkins in the house (crazy, I know, but wouldn't have it any other way). My dear husband is wonderful when I want to decorate a cake. He watches the kiddos while I slave away in the kitchen for hours trying to decorate

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-80764529175574933152010-11-26T16:25:00.000-08:002011-05-05T13:29:05.649-07:00

I chose to do my crostada with pastry cream and fresh fruit. I used the pastry cream recipe from Annie's Eats. My crust didn't turn out perfectly. I don't know if I overworked it or maybe I didn't bake it long enough. It was still deliciuos, especially with the pastry cream.pasta frollaIngredients:1/2 c. minus 1 tablespoon [105 ml, 100 g, 3 ½ oz] superfine sugar (see Note 1) or a scant 3/4 cup [

Ernanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-5473860805796495132010-11-21T20:23:00.000-08:002011-03-19T14:48:02.324-07:00

Tis the season to be baking.... I love the look of decorated sugar cookies and have been practicing this last week. I think I'm starting to improve! I love a soft sugar cookie so I was delighted when this attempt brought the results I was after. They were so soft, moist and held their shape perfectly. I did find that the cookies were perfect with just a little bit extra flour. Maybe a 1/4 cup

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-32685065930464784682010-11-13T20:15:00.000-08:002011-05-05T13:29:55.519-07:00

This was my first time making and eating a souffle. I had no idea what the texture was supposed to be like. I think it turned out alright. Probably should of gotten more rise to it, but that is ok. Souffle's fall shortly after they are made so it's meant to be eaten right away. Honestly I enjoyed them much more the next day. I think it was the texture when it was still hot that I wasn't a big fan

Ernanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-90951530143191032792010-10-27T00:01:00.000-07:002011-05-05T13:31:10.992-07:00

Mmmmmm... The yeast doughnuts were sooooo goood! The dough was so beautiful to work with. I used the exact amount of flour which left the dough much wetter than I normally leave it, but I was advised to leave it that way and with the sitting time it would develop a little more. I think I have a problem of adding too much flour to most of my baking, so it was hard to refrain. They turned out so

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-88410728092259575722010-10-24T13:05:00.001-07:002011-05-05T13:22:42.276-07:00

A few days ago I celebrated a huge milestone in my life. I turned the big 3-0. I wasn't afraid to turn 30. I feel I've had a wonderful 3 decades of life and I hope to have 3+ more decades ahead of me. But because it was my 30th I felt that I needed to have a cake more than just your everyday. Something decadent and truly crazy (as in gain 5 pounds just looking at it and another ten after eating

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-28635674317027863772010-10-20T07:58:00.000-07:002011-05-05T12:38:10.811-07:00

What a delicious treat we had last night! Chicken Cordon Bleu is one of those meals that I've always put off making, it seemed like a lot of work. Not so! I was pleasantly surprised at just how easy it was, all the sides were probably more work than the chicken itself, lol.Chicken Cordon Bleu5 Chicken breasts5 slices Swiss cheese5 slices ham3 tbsp flour1 tsp paprika3 tbsp butter3 tbsp olive oil1/

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-66114122264145294952010-10-17T19:52:00.000-07:002010-10-17T20:29:32.206-07:00

I saw this recipe for wings some time ago in blog land and finally got around to making them. They are some of the best wings I have ever made! The coating is so perfectly crunchy and the sauce is scrumptious! I was a little worried that they would be really spicy but they had just the right amount of zing to them. Yum! My husband couldn't stop eating them! If I served these to guests I would

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-35911421694107183362010-10-14T00:01:00.000-07:002011-05-05T13:31:57.168-07:00

Stuffed grape leaves is something that has never appealed to me. Though I was surprised at how it tasted. I expected it to taste kind of gross, frankly. But, it was actually pretty good, different but still good. Just not something I want to make again. Give it a try just to say that you have. Who knows, you might love it, a lot of people do.Grape Leaves Stuffed with Ground Meat and Rice with

Ernanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-18909247739993041982010-10-05T12:57:00.000-07:002010-10-05T13:10:00.984-07:00

I discovered this recipe on pioneer woman's website. Love her recipes and I want to try most of them. If only I had time. But anyway, I love this salad. There are a lot of ingredients to make it but it was completely worth it. It also makes a lot. Next time I go to a pot luck this is what I will probably bring.Asian Noodle Saladsalad ingredients1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-3922835379725364462010-09-27T08:25:00.001-07:002011-05-05T13:33:09.171-07:00

It was very easy for me to pick a theme since I've been waiting nine months for this month to arrive. I did the cookies in a baby boy quilt pattern because my son was due on the 24th. Good thing I finished them early because he arrived on the 15th a healthy 8lbs, 9 oz. Even though I just gave birth I feel my energy levels going up. So hopefully that means I will be posting more recipes. I enjoed

Ernanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-83642459205773194042010-08-27T06:48:00.000-07:002011-05-05T13:34:51.920-07:00

Everything tasted really good on it's own but I will never make this combination again. I do not like frozen cake very much. I think you lose all the texture and flavour that makes a cake, a cake. Next time I would just use a yummy filling to compliment the cake and coating. All the individual recipes are a winner in my book and will try again in various combinations.Vanilla Ice Cream1 cup (250ml

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-76729335767965335902010-08-24T09:00:00.000-07:002010-08-24T09:00:00.739-07:00

As I mentioned in my previous post, we grew a vegetable garden this year and so this salad is made with super fresh ingredients! Love it! My husband was BBQ'ing some pork chops and grilling vegetables for lunch today after church and I baked some fresh potatoes. I wanted some sort of salad to go with it and so I thought it would be the perfect time to try this salad recipe that I found off of All

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-73522300570459453222010-08-22T11:57:00.000-07:002010-08-22T12:18:23.600-07:00

This summer is my first attempt at gardening, and what fun it's been! It's immensely satisfying to be able to go to your backyard and pick fresh vegetables to use for your dinner, so when I saw that my green beans were ready for picking I knew I wanted to make this soup for dinner. But my Internet was down and I couldn't find the recipe that I had saved, so after getting a few recipes, some from

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-82118520554292587592010-08-16T21:13:00.000-07:002010-08-16T21:35:34.508-07:00

This is a recipe that I love, but don't make often enough. We're having a bit of a cool spell so I thought today was a good day for this recipe, I got it from one of my husband's cousins. I love to serve this with vegetables and potatoes, using the sauce as the gravy for the potatoes. I have since changed this recipe a little to make it slightly healthier. The original asked for 1/2 cup each of

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-56347109975317752822010-08-14T05:58:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:23:20.604-07:00

Cottage Cheese Wareneki (pierogi)Dough:½ cup (125 ml) milk (can be whole milk, 2% or skim milk)½ cup (125 ml) whipping cream3 large egg whites1 tsp (5 ml) salt3 cups (450 gm) all-purpose flour1. Mix flour and salt, add other ingredients, and knead dough until you have a smooth dough. (I kneaded this dough quite a bit, and it yielded a nice, pliable dough).2. On a floured surface roll out fairly

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-72117413043122195002010-07-27T05:59:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:24:18.937-07:00

Swiss roll ice cream cake The Swiss rolls-6 medium sized eggs1 C / 225 gms caster sugar /8 oz+ extra for rolling6 tblsp / 45gms/ a pinch over 1.5 oz of all purpose (plain) flour + 5 tblsp/40gm /a pinch under 1.5 oz of natural unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted together2 tblsp /30ml / 1 fl oz of boiling watera little oil for brushing the pansFor the filling-2C / 500 mls/ 16 fl oz of whipping cream1

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-18269016804141282222010-07-06T10:52:00.000-07:002010-08-16T21:37:00.839-07:00

Muffins is one of those really quick treats to make. I love that it requires no electric gadget to make and is in the oven in a matter of minutes! Plus it can be a great quick breakfast in the morning.Chocolate Chip Muffins2 cups flour1/2 cup sugar1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 egg3/4 cup milk1/3 cup oil3/4 - 1 cup chocolate chipsIn a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients and the

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-25751791146437471802010-06-30T11:25:00.001-07:002010-08-16T21:37:27.362-07:00

During the summer months we rarely have a dinner without some sort of grilling or roasting involved, so it was no surprise when my husband suggested a wiener roast. Summer is the only time that we actually eat hotdogs, the ingredients in those things is enough to make you run, lol. We do still have them on our camping trips and the odd backyard roast. But the only way I can eat them is with at

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-51353507574781226612010-06-27T13:33:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:25:56.503-07:00

I love chocolate and this recipe was all about the chocolate. It tasted great even though things didn't work out perfectly. My Meringue didn't bake the way it was supposed to (I think). I had it in the oven for two hours and the inside was very wet still. Not marshmallowy. I didn't have parchment paper either so to try and get it off the pan was an adventure. Not to self: never make again unless

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-82296898320032508072010-06-23T11:16:00.000-07:002010-08-16T21:38:18.528-07:00

Yikes, it's been a while since I posted a recipe! Summer is always such a fun time for us with camping and outdoorsy stuff that I don't take a lot of time to try new recipes. These squares were something I had a long time ago and it has turned into one of our camping staples. I brought them along once and now it has become a great snack and really quick to make too!The original recipe that I had

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-19662686787107885002010-06-14T00:01:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:26:56.663-07:00

Tricolor Vegetable PâtéYields one 25 by 12,5 cm (10 by 5 inch) terrine or loaf panLine your pan with plastic wrap, overlapping sides.White Bean Layer 2 x 15-ounce / 900 ml cans cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained thoroughly1 tbsp / 15 ml fresh lemon juice1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil1 tbsp / 15 ml minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried2 garlic cloves, pressedMash beans in large bowl.

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-22958797406942060062010-05-27T00:00:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:27:40.225-07:00

For the Vanilla Crème Patissiere (Half Batch)1 cup (225 ml.) whole milk2 Tbsp. cornstarch6 Tbsp. (100 g.) sugar1 large egg2 large egg yolks2 Tbsp. (30 g.) unsalted butter1 Tsp. VanillaDissolve cornstarch in ¼ cup of milk. Combine the remaining milk with the sugar in a saucepan; bring to boil; remove from heat.Beat the whole egg, then the yolks into the cornstarch mixture. Pour 1/3 of boiling milk

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-50422323558304678302010-05-26T14:24:00.001-07:002010-08-16T21:39:31.220-07:00

Imagine my delight when I spotted a big box of Texas watermelon at the grocery store! Of course my dinner plans changed... We grew up having this and still have this often during the summer months. It's such a nice refreshing meal to have on a hot summer day! The rollkuchen are fried and served fresh with the watermelon.Rollkuchen1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup milk2 eggs1 tsp baking powder1 tsp

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-42602314192613429052010-05-14T06:32:00.001-07:002011-05-14T08:28:26.007-07:00

Mexican Enchilada Sauce3 tablespoons chili powder 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon oregano 3 cups water 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce Directions1. Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl. 2. Stirring constantly, slowly add enough of the water to make a thin paste. 3. Pour into pan and add rest of water. 4. Cook over medium heat, stirring

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-62320361495228615502010-05-04T16:21:00.000-07:002010-05-04T16:58:30.123-07:00

Are you on a diet? Should you be on a diet? (you don't have to answer that!) Should I be on a diet? (I plead the fifth, lol) If you you answered yes to any of these questions, walk away. Yes, walk away because once you've tried fried bread you will forever be spoiled.Growing up one of the staples in our home as with a lot of Mennonite homes was pinto beans, cooked on the stove top but made sort

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-3168971219717613502010-04-24T09:34:00.000-07:002010-05-04T16:58:12.061-07:00

One of our favourite quick meals is tacos! Serve it with beans and you're all set with little effort. But I hate buying the pouches of taco seasoning, so why not make it yourself. I don't use the seasoning full strength like most people do, I like to use less and add 2 tsp of Mexican soup bouillon to give it a great flavour.Taco Seasoning1 tbsp chili powder1 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp garlic powder1

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-85976288001892364082010-04-20T08:01:00.000-07:002010-04-20T08:30:14.206-07:00

My family had been asking or should I say hinting for some cinnamon rolls for a week already but I saw this recipe for Maple rolls and figured they might come close to what they were craving and it gave me something new to try.I have had rolls similar to these before but they still didn't quite taste like what I remembered, they were good and I will make them again but I'll still search for the

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-11134418432255434642010-04-19T16:53:00.000-07:002010-04-20T08:24:12.168-07:00

It is such a beautiful Spring day here, +23! So my mind was on BBQing but I wasn't sure what since we had burgers on Saturday, barbecued pork chops on Sunday and yet I still craved BBQ with the nice weather. So I thought I'd try roasting potatoes in the grilling basket with grilled chicken breast to go with them and WOW! Were they ever good, my daughter is still sneaking a potato in every time

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-67427013170934500602010-04-15T12:20:00.000-07:002010-04-20T08:30:27.198-07:00

What's better than a beautiful warm day, burgers are on the grill along with the most delicious grilled vegetables. We could eat these at least every other day. We bought a grilling basket in the BBQ section at Superstore, everyone should have one of these! We bought the one with no handles, so it's really more of a bowl, we've used both and we like that you can close your bbq lid completely with

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-12596565128157326562010-04-07T06:58:00.000-07:002010-04-20T08:31:28.352-07:00

A while ago while I was browsing through some recipes I came across this recipe and I thought why not?! My kids love crackers for a snack and if I can make them far cheaper and preservative free I'm all over it. I used a small flower cookie cutter but if you had a fish cookie cutter you could make them to resemble those fish crackers that kids love so much.The big test came after they had cooled

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-30296161572995060722010-03-23T16:55:00.000-07:002010-03-24T13:24:47.555-07:00

For those of you that don't know this, never EVER throw a turkey carcass away after a turkey dinner until you've made broth from it! The first time I heard this I thought, blech how can you get anything tasty from a carcass. But I trusted the reviews and really, I don't know why I doubted it since it's common sense that your broth flavor comes from the bones and not the meat. All you do put the

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-12277483954165509192010-03-18T09:37:00.000-07:002010-03-18T09:51:35.117-07:00

At the beginning of the year I bought myself a couple of clean eating books, with every intention of trying to cut out the bad foods most of North America has in their cupboards. While I know we are not the worst eaters out there, I know we can improve. I found this recipe online that's chalk full of clean eating recipes (kind of ironic that I would search online when I spent the money for the

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-70790201322306592142010-03-17T21:17:00.000-07:002010-03-17T21:32:33.571-07:00

I saw these chips online the other day and just had to make them today, and it only took the evening for all of us to gobble them up! The chips are lightly brushed with oil and than baked, so you're saving a lot on calories vs the fried ones. But the best part is that they are actually crispy, taste like they were fried! I love it when that happens, lol.The salsa is one of our favourites to go

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-12244869543026532392010-03-17T10:55:00.000-07:002010-03-18T09:51:51.713-07:00

We love cream of broccoli soup, but I've always been a little apprehensive with making it. I've tasted too many cream soups that tasted a little like cardboard, but this one was really good. In fact my husband said it tasted like the soup from one of our favourite restaurants!I'm going to post the original recipe and then I'll let you know about some of the changes I made.Cream of Broccoli Soup2

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-74036945745690172822010-03-16T13:01:00.000-07:002010-03-16T13:29:31.314-07:00

Boy it's been a while since I last posted! I promise I was still cooking, only they were recipes that we had already posted and I didn't think anyone would want to see doubles, lol.I have been wanting to try chicken fajitas for quite some time now and I needed a quick lunch today so I opted to try these. They are quick and easy to make which I love, and they're also a healthy dish, which I really

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-9040115803759188722010-03-05T14:01:00.000-08:002010-03-16T13:14:52.089-07:00

I remember the first time I had sloppy joes as a kid. I was at a birthday party and this is what they served to all of us hungry kids. I was in love, lol. But as you get older you kind of put these simple recipes to the side and forget about them. And then you have a day where you can figure out what to make for supper and suddenly you remember how simple these are to make. Sloppy Joes1 lb extra

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-54694325206623610492010-03-04T18:38:00.000-08:002010-03-16T13:30:51.263-07:00

Well after smelling someone else baking cinnamon rolls and after reading about someone else baking cinnamon rolls on Facebook I decided that perhaps I should make them as well, lol. And my kids were eager to test taste them for me. A quick search on All Recipes resulted in these, with a few minor changes. The original recipe said to make the dough in your bread maker, but I did it the traditional

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-25756584927101139952010-03-03T20:45:00.000-08:002010-04-20T08:30:56.489-07:00

A local family restaurant that I regularly enjoy serves a great Bienenstich. It looks amazing and is surprisingly easy to make. In a restaurant this cake would be baked to be a tall two layer cake with a thick custard filling. The recipe that I use asks for mostly whipping cream and I have to say I prefer the taste, it's lighter and changes the taste. It also has only half the height, it doesn't

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-68973385268350529002010-02-24T10:10:00.000-08:002010-02-24T10:24:47.941-08:00

I hate serving the kids cereal for breakfast everyday, even the "healthy" stuff, isn't healthy. So even though hashbrowns might not be much better, this casserole is perfect for us in the morning. I prepare everything the night before, and my husband puts in the oven when he gets up for work and it's done once the rest of us have to get ready for school. Very easy! The original recipe asks for

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-69213894896232976172010-02-21T13:53:00.000-08:002010-02-21T14:09:39.107-08:00

We had such a great start to our Sunday morning with fresh waffles and homemade pudding. The pudding is not really a traditional pudding but it's what we grew up with and continue to make, the kids love this for breakfast, or lunch, or... well you get the idea!Waffles2 cups flour4 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 tbsp sugar1 1/2 cups milk2 eggs, separated1/4 cup butter, melted1 tsp vanillaBeat egg

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-73051782308812661722010-02-17T07:00:00.000-08:002010-02-17T07:00:02.437-08:00

This is one of those dishes that most Mennonites grow up with, it will vary depending on what region you're from but this is how we make ours. I made my own wide eggs noodles for this but you could also buy them, but I find making your own gives you a little more control and you could substitute whole wheat flour to make them healthier.We normally eat this with cooked bacon, but I still had

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-14075560325142142010-02-15T07:00:00.000-08:002010-02-15T07:00:01.377-08:00

This is my family's favourite pie, it's barely out of the oven and the kids are already asking for their first piece. Half a pie disappears before it's even completely cool, lol. As you'll notice in the picture, it's not a very thick pie. We prefer our pie this way, and we actually both grew up with our pie being this thin and baked in a large cookie sheet rather than your typical pie plates.

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-28922456864476068322010-02-14T14:13:00.000-08:002010-02-14T15:15:20.918-08:00

This is such an easy recipe, also known as Russian Chicken. It's one of those perfect meals to put in the oven before you head out to church and all you have to prepare is the rice and vegetables when you get back. Now the ingredients might sound a little strange to you but don't let that stop you from trying it, it in no way tastes like jam, lol.Apricot Glazed Chicken12 Chicken drumsticks (or

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-7058284388386837302010-02-08T12:26:00.000-08:002010-02-08T12:40:00.718-08:00

I had misplaced this recipe a while ago and today I went on the search for it again. These cupcakes are really nice to take to a baby or bridal shower, I love the coconut in the cupcake, it gives it different taste from the typical vanilla or chocolate cupcakes. I used creamy frosting for these but you could also make a fluffy frosting and sprinkle more coconut on top, I didn't want to have a

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-77253426081825584952010-02-04T11:31:00.001-08:002010-04-20T08:31:13.470-07:00

If you're a Mennonite, you're familiar with this noodle soup! One of my favorite meals even if it is a million calories, lol. A lot of women would tell you to use an organic free range chicken for the stock, it tastes better but I don't always have those in the freezer and I still enjoy the taste from other chickens.You can make your own egg noodles but I have found that if I have to make the

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-22374145503801542672010-01-28T14:12:00.000-08:002010-01-28T14:22:48.370-08:00

The name would imply that they are like brownies in texture but I find them to be more like cake, either way the kids gobble them up! I use this recipe often for when I need a simple snack to serve to guests at my Stampin' Up classes or just when I need a quick dessert. Texas Brownies1 cup hot water1 cup margarine2 cups sugar4 tbsp cocoa2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt2 beaten eggs1/2

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-64457022916623125192010-01-27T00:01:00.000-08:002011-05-14T08:30:21.990-07:00

!Notes for gluten-free Graham Wafers and Nanaimo Bars: • Glutinous rice flour does not contain any gluten, as it is made from a type of rice called glutinous (or sweet) rice.• The graham wafer dough is very sticky. Make sure you are flouring (with sweet rice flour) well, or the dough will be difficult to remove from the surface you roll it out on. Also be sure to keep it cold. You do not want the

Ernanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-1693891616688769262010-01-25T09:26:00.000-08:002010-01-25T09:48:07.804-08:00

I had this recipe sitting in my computer for so long, just never got around to posting it. One day after school my kids were asking for cinnamon rolls, and well they would have never been done in time if I had made them the traditional way. So another quick search on All recipes resulted in this recipe.They were easy to make and really didn't take long at all. I did let them rise a little longer

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-53937066951713244062010-01-23T21:22:00.000-08:002010-01-23T21:48:47.996-08:00

My kids were convinced that I would make them a dessert tonight after dinner. They go through phases, one where they don't want to eat anything made from our oven and one where they can't get enough of home baked treats. I prefer that they eat stuff that I make because I know what I put in my food but yikes, that's a lot of baking, lol.I was browsing one of my church cookbooks and came across

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-41173989878930174362010-01-22T09:01:00.000-08:002010-01-23T21:49:05.244-08:00

Yesterday I stood in the kitchen asking myself that proverbial question, what's for dinner? I really need to get back to meal planning, it's so much easier than trying to figure something out just before you need to start cooking. So I came up with meatloaf, not my favourite meal but I did a quick search on All Recipes and found this recipe. It had over 3,000 reviews, yes you read that right! So

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-45601142366962208452010-01-20T08:12:00.000-08:002010-01-20T08:27:18.833-08:00

I was invited to a ladies get together last night with relatives and wanted to bring some munchies along, food and friends go hand in hand, right?! One of my favourite appetizers is potato skins, they're relatively fast and easy to make at least once you have the potatoes baked. And they taste great too!Potato Skins7 or 8 large potatoes3 Tbsp oil1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp paprika1/8

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-54499043634634772662010-01-18T19:20:00.000-08:002010-01-18T19:38:23.142-08:00

Cream puffs have given me so much grief for so long, lol. I made my first batch a few years ago and they turned out perfect, but then all of a sudden they never EVER turned out. They didn't puff up in the oven, some could have used them as a weapon! My sister and I had many discussions on what I could possibly be doing wrong, until it hit both of us one day, I was leaving the pot on the burner

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-50703329715862770102010-01-14T00:01:00.000-08:002011-05-14T08:31:38.403-07:00

Pork Satay Marinade1/2 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 T ginger root, chopped (optional) (2 cm cubed)2 T lemon juice (1 oz or 30 mls)1 T soy sauce (0.5 oz or 15 mls)1 tsp ground coriander (5 mls)1 tsp ground cumin (5 mls)1/2 tsp ground turmeric (2-2.5 mls)2 T vegetable oil (or peanut or olive oil) (30 mls)1 pound of pork (loin or shoulder cuts) (16 oz or 450g)Feeling the need to

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-4770787271486405872010-01-11T10:51:00.000-08:002010-01-23T21:49:33.884-08:00

My daughter is in the morning Kindergarten class so it's so easy so spoil ourselves and have some mommy & daughter bonding time over lunch in the restaurant of our choice. But I'm trying to limit how often we do that, especially when she starts to expect it everyday! So today I was scrambling to come up with something when I had a hankering for a potato soup. A quick search at All Recipes and

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-84631867813890520822010-01-05T20:53:00.000-08:002010-01-05T21:52:01.167-08:00

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas full of friends and family. We spent over a week in Alberta with family, it was good but also so very nice to be back home. With the New Year always comes resolutions, most fail before we even hit February, lol. But I have the best of intentions and want to eat healthier, at least until I've shed a few pounds. But now that I've said that, today's

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-34816224275888906772010-01-05T19:08:00.000-08:002010-01-05T19:25:55.057-08:00

The first time I saw these cookies I knew I had to make them. They are so cute. They seem to be very popular this year (I guess it would be last year) and I have no idea where they originated from. Most of the other cookies that I've seen where done with a royal icing or a glace icing. I did them last minute and didn't realize that I was out of icing sugar so I did them with a boiled icing. Next

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-66795128510801748772009-12-23T00:01:00.000-08:002011-05-14T08:33:27.657-07:00

I didn't use any of the baking soda in the recipe because I didn't want the dough to rise at all when baking.Scandinavian Gingerbread (Pepparkakstuga)from The Great Scandinavian Baking Book by Beatrice Ojakangas 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup brown sugar, well packed 2 tablespoons cinnamon4 teaspoons ground ginger3 teaspoons ground cloves2 teaspoons baking soda½ cup boiling water5 cups

Ernanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-35789215303763624972009-12-21T08:00:00.000-08:002009-12-21T08:00:08.114-08:00

A few years ago I discovered this lovely treat and I love to make these every year over the holidays. I was asked to make some treats for our school so that the children had something to munch on after their Christmas concert. This was my first time using lollipop sticks, I love it! And it's so easy to do.The best part of this recipe is that you can use whatever you want to mix it with. Most

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-48634616401213164082009-12-19T18:51:00.000-08:002011-05-05T12:44:26.340-07:00

I got this recipe from Sparkspeople, it's a free weight loss sight! But I have seen very similar recipes all over the web so I'm not sure who the creator is. I do love this recipe and plan to make it often in the New Year. You could easily substitute pork or beef chunks if you don't have chicken in the house. The original recipe said to use asparagus but I didn't have any in the house so I used

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-42671504955177171672009-12-10T11:52:00.000-08:002009-12-10T12:17:57.683-08:00

I'm sure there could be a better name for these cookies but this is what they are named in my Mother in law's cookbook. I asked for this recipe a few years ago and I love making this recipe during the holidays, once you see the ingredients you'll know why it's only made for special holidays, lol. I love the combination of a soft cake like cookie topped with a marshmallow type filling and finished

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-87762288364424786722009-12-09T12:00:00.000-08:002009-12-09T12:00:07.965-08:00

I made this soup a while ago just never got around to posting it. It tastes really good. I need to make it again very soon. If you go the the Pioneer Woman Cooks website you will find detailed pictures of the soup coming together.Cauliflower Soup (The Pioneer Woman)1 stick Butter½ whole Onion, Finely Diced1 whole Carrot Finely Diced1 stalk Celery, Finely Diced1 whole (to 2 Whole) Cauliflower

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-13061275025509105132009-12-07T13:33:00.000-08:002009-12-07T13:50:37.023-08:00

I was browsing recipes on the web today and came across this one. I had bought a cookie press many years ago and never used it. It was really fun and easy to make. You don't need a cookie press if you don't have one. You can pipe them out of a bag if you like. I had made the cute little box at my sisters class the previous week and thought it would look great with the cookies in it. You can find

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-2300335484764875652009-12-05T19:05:00.000-08:002010-04-20T08:31:54.728-07:00

My baby turned 2 last week. I can't believe how fast time goes by. I made her a princess cake because she is my little princess...awww. The bottom tier is chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling and the top tier is apple cake with chocolate mousse as well. Then covered in marshmallow fondant. Here is the recipe for the fondant.MMF1 package (16 ounces) white mini marshmallows (use a good

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-23311777887506057132009-11-27T00:01:00.000-08:002011-05-05T13:38:46.460-07:00

Yum, Yum, Yum!!! Usually most things fried are good. These are no exception. My picture looks terrible so don't judge a cannoli by that. My oil was a little too hot so they browned too fast. I quartered the recipe cause I didn't have a lot of time and I just wanted to whip it all together as quick as possible. I almost didn't do this months challenge with all the birthday cakes I've been making,

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-20503575231051952842009-11-25T14:06:00.000-08:002009-11-25T14:31:48.023-08:00

I made this cake for my nephews birthday. They love transformers and desperately wanted a transformer's cake. The toys on top don't really look like transformers but they apparently are. At least that's what it said on the box. The buildings are made out of colored white chocolate. they took forever to do. If you plan on ever doing them, maybe make them out of gumpaste or even cookies. The

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-5018453757900012132009-11-22T19:21:00.000-08:002009-11-22T19:44:00.534-08:00

Last month the Daring Kitchen had a cake decorating challenge that I entered. I wanted to do something different and this is what I came up with. If you won you would go to the New York Cake Convention thanks to the US Confection Connection. This is a ganache covered chocolate cake with chocolate leaves and spun sugar on top. The spun sugar represents wind blowing the leaves around. I didn't win

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-23025916458993515212009-11-17T08:51:00.001-08:002010-11-20T06:14:24.367-08:00

This is by far, one of my favorite chip dips. A good friend of mine served this one day at a party and I just had to have the recipe. The best part? It is so easy to make! Well that might actually be a bad thing because that means it's not a lot of work to eat all those calories...lol.Cucumber Chip Dip1 long english cucumber, peeled1 block cream cheese(8oz)2 jalepeno peppers, seeded1/4 cup

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-27466536863307482032009-11-17T08:36:00.000-08:002009-11-17T08:49:15.035-08:00

I had some wonderful ladies over for a cardmaking class last night and served these cupcakes. The frosting is such a simple yet light frosting. Not very sweet, which in my family is usually a big hit! The great thing about this recipe is that you can change the flavor to any box of pudding and make it work with whatever cake or cupcakes you're serving. So go ahead and try it with all the

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-72155281188901812002009-11-10T20:29:00.001-08:002009-11-10T20:55:11.230-08:00

Christmas is so close and with that comes the season of baking all the various Christmas cookies. I have never been able to find the right sugar cookie recipe and today was no different. But what made today's cookie feel like a good find was the icing recipe. This icing gave the cookies a high gloss finish, and most icing recipes that do this require meringue powder or egg whites, both of which I

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-40262227863571808392009-11-02T19:28:00.001-08:002011-05-05T13:39:28.934-07:00

I love lasagna but I hate the preparation, so this casserole is right up my alley. You can make this any way that your family typically likes lasagna. We don't like cottage cheese so we don't add that but you most certainly could.Lasagna Casserole2 cups uncooked pasta, I use elbow1 lb ground beef1/2 onion, chopped1/2 green pepper, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped1 can tomato soup1/2 jar pasta

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-24452974241571877702009-10-30T19:00:00.000-07:002009-10-30T19:00:00.435-07:00

Christmas is coming and I love to bake all sorts of goodies to enjoy over the holidays. I've been meaning to try these for a while and I'm glad I did, they're really good. This is basically just peanut butter balls but using Nutella instead of PB. Nutella Balls1 cup nutella1/2 jar marshmallow creme1/2 cup coconut1/2 cup chopped peanuts (or other nuts)1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cerealGently mix

Ernanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-34128212925063454642009-10-29T19:46:00.000-07:002009-10-29T20:02:18.441-07:00

This is a recipe that sounds too simple to be good but it really is! This recipe is for the chicken but you really need to serve it with boiled potatoes so you can drizzle the sauce over top of them. This recipe is made slightly different by almost any mennonite that makes this, some do more butter, some do less. Others don't add raisins, some do. As long as you have some butter and salt, you

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-80158466233309879482009-10-27T00:01:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:40:56.548-07:00

This recipe is definitely a simple one when it comes to ingredients. Only four things go into it to make such a delicate cookie. Egg whites, sugar, icing sugar and almond flour.MacaronsYou can find many recipes online when it comes to the macaron. Since eggs can vary in size I liked just using a ratio of weight according to however many egg whites I'm using: 1 : 2 : .5 : 1.10 Egg whites : Icing

Ernanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-24013095602878049832009-10-25T14:12:00.000-07:002009-10-25T14:26:12.564-07:00

This recipe is so simple, it literally took me minutes from start to finish! This is not one of those superb recipes that you would find in a bakery, but rather a quick easy jelly roll that my kids gobble up in one sitting, lol. And those are the recipes that I find I always fall back on when I'm in need of something quick. Strawberry Jelly Roll3/4 cup flour3/4 cup sugar3/4 tsp baking powder1/2

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-43232227376726258432009-10-17T02:00:00.000-07:002009-10-17T02:00:03.372-07:00

I'm not normally a fan of peanut butter but I knew my kids (and husband, lol) would love these so I thought I'd give them a try. I was impressed with their taste. For those peanut butter lovers out there they have a really nice nutty flavor. I think next time I might consider using only half the peanut butter, I think it would give a milder cupcake. I love foods with the perfect hint of something

Ernanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-22044497636758510752009-10-17T01:00:00.000-07:002009-10-29T20:01:20.504-07:00

My Mother-in-law gave me this recipe a few years back and it's still a great recipe for canning pickles. We use this as a side dish (instead of a salad) to a broiled chicken recipe that I'll post one of these days. This recipe has a lot of resting time in it, so while it make take you all day to make, it's not hands on the entire time.Party Pickles6 litres sliced fresh pickling cucumbers6 medium

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-20291501906190057532009-10-12T16:43:00.001-07:002009-10-12T19:11:41.444-07:00

This is a recipe that I found years ago in a church cookbook. It's actually very easy throw together and different then always beef or chicken. The original recipe says to bake this for 30 minutes after you add all the ingredients but I find it works just as well and it's quicker to leave it in my cast iron pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Sweet & Sour Sausage1-2 lbs smoked mennonite

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-16531715146229569942009-10-02T18:48:00.000-07:002009-10-02T19:03:53.406-07:00

These little pockets are so easy to make, at least if you happen to have the ingredients in your pantry. I make my own pinto beans almost on a weekly basis and so it's super easy for me to turn them into refried beans, and I almost always have corn flour on hand. The dough is made using corn flour which you can find it in any Mexican import store. I forgot to check the bag before I threw it out

Ernanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-62713118381707971142009-09-27T08:03:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:47:37.874-07:00

Puff PastryVols-au-Vents .Forming and Baking the Vols-au-VentYield: 1/3 of the puff pastry recipe below will yield about 8-10 1.5” vols-au-vent or 4 4” vols-au-ventYou will need:-well-chilled puff pastry dough (recipe below)-egg wash (1 egg or yolk beaten with a small amount of water)-your filling of choiceLine a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.Using a knife or metal bench scraper,

Ernanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80398257625021704.post-19959219474417519172009-09-24T12:14:00.000-07:002009-10-13T10:43:40.993-07:00

I'm always looking for neat snack ideas for my kids so that they're not eating so much of the processed stuff and these seemed like a great idea. The plan was to freeze them for the kids to take to school, well they never made it to the freezer, lol. They were devoured, and it's funny because they're basically just mini pies but those little things are hard to leave untouched!! These would also

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I love the tender crust of rugelach. It's also such a versatile recipe. You could fill it with anything your heart desires. You could do peanut butter and jam and sprinkle some crushed peanuts in it as well. Nutella and bits of hazelnuts, chocolate and toffee bits, dried fruit with some nuts. Really there is no limit. The rolling of the dough is not hard just a little tedious, overall a very

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This was my first Daring Cooks challenge. When I first read it and saw that it was a vegan challenge I was not looking forward to it. I am so not vegan, no offence to anyone that is, it's just not me. The more I started to think about the recipe the more I started to get excited about it. I was thinking that it was going to actually be great. This recipe is definetly a keeper and I will be making

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This recipe is a really nice dessert to serve to guests after a great meal. The best part? You can prepare it the day before and not have to fuss over it while you're hanging out with your dinner guests.Coconut Cream DessertCrust:1 cup flour1/2 cup finely chopped pecans1/2 cup melted butterMix & press into a 9x13 pan. Bake at 325 F for 20-25 minutes. Cool1st Layer1 block cream cheese1 cup icing

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So I volunteered to bake 3 dozen cookies for a community bbq on Sunday and thought since it would be mostly kids that would eat the cookies, I wanted to make something that they love. Chocolate chip with candy( you could use smarties but I didn't have any). They tasted really good but they ended up being a little flat and too soft. So I will bake another batch late rthis week. This was adapted

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My husband and I go out to eat far to often. Ever since my firstborn there hasn't been a week that we didn't go out or take something home (usually alot more than just once a week). She's almost two now! WOW, how time flies! I'm trying to get in the mindset of thinking ahead so that I can make more meals at home. Sometimes I do pretty good other times I end up not cooking alot. Tonight I was

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