Let’s Make Whoopie Pies

I wanted to make some Whoopie Pies for one of my neighbors who has little kids and also wanted to try making them from a cake mix to see how that worked out so found a recipe from “Betty Crocker” and used my Wilton whoopie pie pan and they came out great, tasted yummy and … Continue reading

Caramel Pretzel Crunch Brownies

My husband has been down now for a long time with a bad back waiting for surgery and we’ve had some great neighbors who have taken pity on us and have come over to help try and tame our out of control yard, perhaps they are just tired of looking at the fiasco!  You probably … Continue reading

Chocolate Delight Muffins

Made these muffins last weekend and they were yummy, really chocolatey!  The recipe comes from Betty Crocker.  (And with this post, I’m finally caught up!) 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 egg 1 cup flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone

Bob and I are trying to work off some of our extra holiday weight so I’m on the hunt for recipes that are tasty and filling but also low calorie and this one certainly fits that bill.  It is from Betty Crocker and at just over 100 calories a cup, it makes a hearty and … Continue reading

Mini Muffin Pan Christmas Treats

If your house is anything like mine, then you have a pile of treats from all your sweet neighbors sitting on your counter!  Yesterday I knocked out a bunch of yummy Christmas goodies in a short amount of time so I thought I’d share with you guys. First, prepare a box of brownie mix according … Continue reading

Chunky Tomato Soup

It is so cold here!  Yesterday it was like 16 degrees and I am not happy about it so dinner yesterday was this yummy soup and grilled cheese sandwiches, nothing like a little comfort food to pick you up.  The recipe comes from a great little cookbook I have called “Betty Crocker Soups and Stews”.  … Continue reading

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

My niece Clara is on a mission for our church right here in Utah so I put together a little Halloween/Fall package for her and it needed a treat and this bread was perfect.  It’s a Betty Crocker recipe and made two loaves so the other loaf got passed off to a neighbor.  I must … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Fudgy S’More Cake

Courtney always wants chocolate cake when they come over on Sundays and usually I just don’t have the time to get that made so yesterday I decided to try one of those crock pot cake recipes and it came out great!  It is a “Betty Crocker” recipe, pretty sure I’ve already professed my love for … Continue reading