Fudgey Peanut Butter Chip Muffins

A brand new recipe from Hershey for my friend Melanie who is going on a mission and is having a yard/bake sale tomorrow to raise funds for the mission.  Hopefully these will earn her a few bucks! 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup quick cooking rolled oats 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup … Continue reading

“Your Choice” Pasta Salad

This is my favorite pasta salad that I concocted myself one day.   The great thing about it is you can use any shape of pasta, any salad dressing you like and any vegetables that you like and/or have on hand. I made this for the Father/Son’s Campout in a triple batch which is a whole … Continue reading

Triple Chocolate Bliss Cake

A Kraft birthday cake for my friend Karin (and for those of you keeping score and paying attention yes, it’s the same Karin who won the green prize pack!)  Today is Karin’s birthday and we had book group scheduled for tonight and she said she wasn’t coming because it was her birthday so I bribed her with cake!  … Continue reading

Black and White Brownies

A brand new recipe for the weekly team meeting at work.  I told them they’re my guinea pigs to try new recipes out on and they don’t seem to mind.  This is another recipe that I pulled out of a magazine somewhere along the way and now can’t remember where. 1 (19 – 21 oz) package … Continue reading

Chocolate Sheet Cake

I think this recipe comes from the Johnson family, my sister in laws can confirm or deny as they wish.  Courtney graduated on Friday and today we are celebrating with both sets of grandparents and a steak and chicken barbeque after church.  The menu also includes Cheesy Potatoes (recipe already on the blog under Barbeque) … Continue reading

Chocolate Lover’s Dream Cake

A Betty Crocker birthday cake for my daughter Courtney’s best friend Kenzie who turns 18 tomorrow, Happy Birthday Kenzie! cake: 1 butter recipe chocolate cake mix (I used a chocolate fudge cake mix because it was what I had) 1/2 cup chocolate milk 1/3 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 16 oz sour cream 1 (4 … Continue reading

Picnic Perfect Tuna and Macaroni Salad

I got this recipe out of All You magazine.  It was easy to make and the bite I had after it was all done was pretty tasty. salt and pepper 1 pound elbow macaroni (I used baby bow ties) 3 stalks celery, finely chopped 1/2 cup finely diced red onion 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh … Continue reading

Chocolate and Caramel Oatmeal Bars

Time for the weekly treats for the weekly work meeting!  I think this recipe comes from Betty Crocker but I’m not positive. 1 yellow cake mix 1 cup butter, softened 1 egg 2 cups quick cooking oats 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (12.5 oz) jar caramel ice cream topping (about … Continue reading

Fresh from the Garden Tomato Pasta

These tomatoes are not fresh from the garden (since I don’t have a garden yet) but they are fresh from Winco!  This recipe from Kraft really tastes best though with tomatoes from your garden and you can serve it hot for dinner tonight and then cold for lunch tomorrow; tastes great either way! 3 cups … Continue reading