Grilled Pizzas

Another recipe requested by my niece Amber.  These are a summertime favorite at our house.  This is another recipe that I pulled from a magazine at some point and now can’t remember which one. Pizza Dough 1 cup warm water (105 – 115 degrees) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 (1/4 oz) package or 2 1/4 teaspoons … Continue reading

Sticky Caramel Mini Cakes

A Pampered Chef recipe requested by my niece Amber (I made them for her baby shower).  These are always a crowd pleaser! Stickey Caramel Mini Cakes 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted … Continue reading

Crunchy Curried Chicken Salad

Another curry recipe for my friend Diana and again, I haven’t made this one myself, but it is a Pampered Chef recipe (“29 Minutes to Dinner Volume 2″) so it will be tasty! 1/2 cup whole cashews 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 tablespoons mango chutney 1/2 cup plain yogurt 3 … Continue reading

Curried Chicken with Couscous

My friend Diana has requested some curry recipes so here is one that I haven’t tried myself but it is a Pampered Chef recipe (from “29 Minutes to Dinner Volume 1″) so I know it will be good! Chicken and Curry: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 medium carrots … Continue reading

Fruit Salsa and Sugar Chips

My friend Tesla made this treat for us for Bunco one month and I asked her for the recipe and then my other friend Pam wanted the recipe too so I thought I’d just post it on the blog for anyone else who might be interested.  I have never made this myself but have eaten … Continue reading

Pot Roast of Beef

I’m sure you all have a pot roast recipe that you use all the time so here is mine.  It’s super easy and super yummy!  This recipe came with the first crock pot we bought. 3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (I use about 4 because Courtney loves potatoes and I leave the skins on for … Continue reading

Easy Italian Stew

The weekly Winter pot of stew!  I’ve only made this once before and it was really good but needed much more liquid so I tried it again to try and find the right amount of liquid.  This is a Kraft recipe. 2 tablespoons Italian dressing (Kraft Zesty!) 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (I used the … Continue reading

Bacon Cheese Pull-Aparts

Quick, easy and yummy!  It’s a Pillsbury recipe. 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 (16.3 oz) can Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Refrigerated Original Biscuits 1 (2.1 oz) package pre-cooked bacon, cut into 1/2″ pieces 3 0z (3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup (about 3 – 4) finely chopped green onions Preheat oven to 350.  … Continue reading

Triple Chocolate To Live For Muffins

Another request for my friend Sandy at work.  I made these muffins for a meeting at work and she requested the recipe so here it is.  They really do live up to their name.  The recipe comes from the Cake Mix Doctor. PS  I love requests! 1 devil’s food cake mix 1 small box instant … Continue reading

Blue Ribbon Zucchini Bread

The first time I made this zucchini bread, I was a teenager spending a couple of weeks with my Grandma and Grandpa Hanson in Massachusetts during summer break.  Grandma gave me her recipe and we used zucchini from Grandpa’s huge garden.  The Hardwick Fair (Hardwick is the town they lived in) was happening during my stay … Continue reading