PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES (and a question)

These quick, easy, moist, fudgy, addictive peanut butter brownies are the perfect accompaniment to a big glass of cold milk.1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/3 cup butter, room temperature2/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup miniature chocolate chipsCream the peanut butter and butter...

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STOVE-TOP TO OVEN BABY BACK RIBS

Shelby, over at The Life & Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch, posted this "recipe" recently. It is more of a cooking technique than a recipe, but never-the-less, it is fantastic and so much fun to bring the tastes of summer indoors during the winter!!! Shelby has such good recipes over there, I hope you will visit her page.This isn't the best photograph, but the ribs QUICKLY disappeared before I realized...

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COCONUT CREAM PUDDING

This is a wonderful "last minute dessert" that uses every day pantry items and holds up very well in the fridge for a couple of days, if need be. The wonderfully sweet, rich (but mellow) coconut flavor comes from adding the coconut during the first stages of cooking this pudding.  Even Picky-picky hubby loves this dessert !!4 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons corn starch¼ teaspoon...

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APPLE SNACK CAKE

Many years ago, "snack cakes" were all the rage. They were quick to fix, usually rich flavored, moist and dense little cakes and they were almost always baked in an 8" x 8" or 9" x 9" pan. They were perfect for... "snacking!!"This snack cake is over the top delicious. Three whole apples are packed into this cake, so you can imagine how moist it is.  On day two (if there is any left) it is...

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EASY DINNER ROLLS

This recipe is just in time for Thanksgiving and could not be easier. The dough goes together in the stand mixer and only raises once. The rolls reheat very well, so you can even make them the day before Thanksgiving and just heat them up for the big dinner.2 cups all purpose flour (divided) (see note)1 envelope dry active yeast (I use 1 tablespoon)2 tablespoons sugar½ teaspoon salt½...

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CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST

Today is our 41st Wedding Anniversary. My picky-picky hubby and I have actually been together for 46 years (we were high school sweethearts) and we are more in love today than ever!!~~~~~~~This is a recipe for basic french toast. Everyone seems to have their own recipe and there are a million variations, but this is a post for the beginning cook, complete with a few tips I've learned over the years.First...

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CLASSIC SPLIT PEA SOUP

We have lots of snow and it was five below zero a couple nights ago. That can only mean one thing; it is hot soup season!! I love having a pot of soup on the stove (or in the slow cooker) all weekend.  This is a great classic recipe for split pea soup; it is  quick, easy, packed with flavor and one of our favorite soups.¾ pound smoked ham, cubed1 cup onion chopped (I...

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EASY ENGLISH MUFFINS

I have always loved English muffins; I love all of the nooks and crannies that hold creamy butter and jam or a dab of melting peanut butter. They are very easy to make and they make wonderful breakfast sandwiches (they freeze well too!!).2 packets dry active yeast (I use 2 tablespoons)½ cup warm water½ cup warm milk¼ cup canola oil1 egg3 tablespoons honey2 cups all purpose flour1 whole...

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PECAN PIE BARS

Picky-picky Hubby says these pecan pie bars are totally addictive. They have a buttery shortbread crust and a nutty (and slightly gooey) baked topping with a great pecan pie taste.I have to admit that my budget doesn't allow pecans right now (they are almost $10 for a 2 cup bag!!), so I use walnuts, but they are ever so tasty just the same!! I am planning on adding these to my Christmas cookie...

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