This started as my Absolutely Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe….and ended like this: Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies (depending on size) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup white…
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Laura’s Quickie (Quiche)
This quiche is a Christmas Day tradition in my family. 1 dozen eggs, beaten 1 12oz can of evaporated milk (you can add up to another half can if you like your quiche a little “wetter”) 1/2 loaf (6-8 slices) white bread, crusts trimmed (the cheapest white bread you can find works great for this)…
Laura’s Cranberry Bliss Bars
My love for cranberries would, of course, dictate that I have a recipe for Starbuck’s Cranberry Bliss Bars. This recipe is a culmination of several recipes already out there. I deleted things I don’t like the taste of, added things I do like the taste of and changed measurements on the rest! I hope you…
My Favorite Christmas Recipe
Once again this year, I’ve had requests for my Tequila Christmas Cake recipe so here goes: Please keep in your files as I am beginning to get tired of typing this up every year! 1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup water 1 tsp salt 1 cup brown sugar Lemon Juice 4 large…
Adventures in Cooking (#5)
The ever-elusive pie crust. Could flour, fat and liquid truly be my nemesis? Possibly separately, but together? I have tried for years to make thin, delicate crust and failed miserably every time. It turns out thick (although somewhat tasty) and ugly. My most recent attempt resulted in the largest scale failure to date. Batch after…
Cranberry Apple Streusel Pie
I made this with the apples from the trees in our yard (I have no idea what variety of apple they are). I imagine you could use any apple although the ones with bold flavor (like granny smith) would be really delicious. I hope you like this as much as my family did! Yield: 1…
Cranberry Peach Cobbler
This recipe is courtesy of Duncan Hines. Not my typical recipe as everything is either canned or boxed but this is quick and delicious. Give it a try! Yield: 1 cobbler (6-8 servings) 1 (21 oz) can peach pie filling 1 (16 oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 pkg yellow cake mix 1/2 tsp…
Splish Splash – Egg Beater Review
I just read a review on a new egg beater. Yep, egg beater. You know, the thing you probably have in your kitchen drawer that you never use because it’s THE most awkward hand “appliance” ever made. I swear, every time I attempt to use one I end up making a huge mess. (I happen…
Bacon and Basil Penne
This recipe is courtesy of a dear friend. Thank you Terry! Yield: 4 servings Sauce: 1/3 cup butter 1 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese 1/4 cup parsley, chopped Melt butter and whisk in the rest of the ingredients, stir continually until heated through; cover and keep warm….
Caramel Apple Pie
This was originally a Pillsbury recipe…I altered it. Enjoy Yield: 1 pie Prepare pie crust for a two crust pie. (you can make from scratch or buy the pre-made) Filling 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 Tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 6 cups sliced peeled apples (6 medium) Topping 1/2 cup…
Meatloaf Surprise
I know you are laughing at the name. This meatloaf is awesome, not your typical baked meat! Try it, I dare you! Yield: 6-8 servings 2 pounds ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 egg, beaten 2-10 dashes worchestershire sauce (ha ha, you decide how much you like) 1 cup bread crumbs Salt and Pepper…
You Bake Me Crazy 