I got this recipe from “The Barefoot Contessa” aka Ina Garten on the Food Network. Everyone always loves them. I heard that you could freeze bananas so before we went on vacation for spring break, I threw some bananas in the freezer that were just perfect for banana bread or muffins. I used them making … Continue reading
Another Courtney favorite, it’s kind of like the coffee cake that she likes only chocolate. One great thing about this cake is that it doesn’t require frosting so if you’re in a hurry, it’s the perfect recipe. The recipe comes from Betty Crocker. 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 … Continue reading
a Courtney favorite! from Betty Crocker. 2 pounds bulk Italian sausage or ground beef 3 medium onions, chopped 2 cups sliced mushrooms (I leave these out) 6 cloves garlic, pressed 2 (14 1/2 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce (I add a little more tomato sauce, 1 – 2 of … Continue reading
First time making this one, looks and smells great! The weekly pot of soup. (Another recipe pulled from a magazine so long ago that I can’t remember which one.) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 large celery stalk, diced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 … Continue reading
A brand new Pampered Chef recipe from their brand new cookbook, “Simply Sweet”. I am the Girl’s Camp Cook again this year and I made these treats for our camp kickoff tonight. 7 whole graham crackers (about 1 cup finely crushed) 1/4 cup powdered sugar 6 tablespoons butter, melted 4 (1.55 oz each) bars milk … Continue reading
I had been experimenting with different pulled pork recipes but could never find the flavor that I liked. One day I tried this as an experiment, not expecting much since it seemed too easy and of course found the flavor I was looking for. Take one pork loin about 3 – 4 pounds and place … Continue reading
A Johnson family favorite, this week’s pot of soup and one of my “go to” recipes. The recipe came in a cookbook with out first crock pot. 1 medium onion, chopped 3 carrots, thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, pressed 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading
A Pampered Chef recipe for my sister-in-law Mary; I have never made these myself (yet!) but have eaten them and they are delicious! 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 (12 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided 1 (18 – 21 oz) package brownie mix, plus ingredients to make cake like brownies 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, … Continue reading
Here are a couple of easy Easter treats for all my mom friends out there, 2 different versions! Version #1 – Chocolate Nests 6 oz semi sweet baking chocolate or semi sweet chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips 2 cups chow mein noodles 1 cup mini marshmallows Microwave chocolate and butterscotch chips on high 2 … Continue reading
We love black beans at our house so you will see a lot of recipes using them on this blog. This Pillsbury recipe is quick, easy and tasty! 1 (17.3 oz) can large refrigerated flaky biscuits 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa 1 cup diced cooked chicken (I just use a can of Costco brand … Continue reading
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