oh my goodness gracious are these cookies good! they will melt in your mouth! they are by far my new favorite cookie. and a plus, they are quick and easy! they are perfect cookies for freezing too! enjoy!
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
cream butter and sugar; beat in eggs and vanilla. add dry ingredients and sour cream and mix. drop (i use a cookie scoop) on a greased cookie sheet. bake at 350 degrees until center is done (approximately 15 min).
frosting:
1/2 c. butter, melted/browned
3 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 T. hot water (i usually have to add more to get it to the consistency that i want!)
beat ingredients together and frost cookies while the frosting is warm. if the frosting sets up before you are done, heat it in the microwave a few seconds or over hot water. if too thin, add more powdered sugar!
i have the best job ever as a stay at home mommy to three handsome young men...thanks to my hard working husband! after a full day with my boys (which i love) i can't wait for my hubby to get home so we can all sit around the table for dinner. it's a very special time for our family so i try to keep it fun and unpredictable! that is why i am on a mission to find new recipes, tweak old ones and share them with YOU!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
honey pineapple chicken
oh my goodness, you guys are going to love this one! i was browsing through a cookbook at my sister's and spotted this one and just knew that it would be yummo! if you like sweet and sour chicken, this will end up being a favorite! serve it up on some white rice and a side of egg rolls and dinner is done. enjoy!
3 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
2 T. oil
1 (20oz.) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. honey
1/3 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 T. yellow mustard
2 tsp. soy sauce
In a skillet brown chicken in oil; transfer to crock pot. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours. Strain pan juices, reserving pineapple. Serve pineapple over chicken.
3 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
2 T. oil
1 (20oz.) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. honey
1/3 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 T. yellow mustard
2 tsp. soy sauce
In a skillet brown chicken in oil; transfer to crock pot. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours. Strain pan juices, reserving pineapple. Serve pineapple over chicken.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Zucchini Bars
You gardeners will LOVE this recipe! I have heard many of you complaining because you had so much zucchini and didn't know what to do with it all!! This yummy sweet treat is quick, easy and delicious! The best part is the amazing cinnamon glaze! Beware: you may eat the whole pan in one day :-) Enjoy!
Bars
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 3/4 cup flour
2 cups grated zucchini
*3/4 cup nuts (optional)
Glaze
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 1/2 TB. milk
1 1/2 TB. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Cream butter and white and brown sugar together. Add eggs, beat. Add everything else except the zucchini and blend. Fold in zucchini. Pour into a lightly greased sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
After you remove the bars from the oven mix all of the ingredients for the glaze together. Pour onto the bars while they are still warm, but not hot.
Bars
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 3/4 cup flour
2 cups grated zucchini
*3/4 cup nuts (optional)
Glaze
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 1/2 TB. milk
1 1/2 TB. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Cream butter and white and brown sugar together. Add eggs, beat. Add everything else except the zucchini and blend. Fold in zucchini. Pour into a lightly greased sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
After you remove the bars from the oven mix all of the ingredients for the glaze together. Pour onto the bars while they are still warm, but not hot.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
chicken tacos
my mouth was watering for a yummy chicken taco last week so i was determined to figure out an easy way to make them for us to enjoy at home on a regular basis! i am happy to say that i nailed it on the first try! we had company that night for dinner (i know, gutsy to try something new) and they LOVED it! seriously, it couldn't get any easier than this and it is SO juicy. enjoy!
6 frozen chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
2 cans of diced tomatoes with jalapenos and green chiles (i don't remember the brand that i got. i got it at martins in the canned veggie isle).
1/2 tsp. salt
tortilla shells
sour cream
fresh grated mozzarella cheese
cilantro
put frozen chicken breasts into crock pot and cook on slow for about 4 hours. add canned tomatoes with jalapenos and green chilies and cook for about another 2 hours or until chicken starts to fall apart. take chicken out and shred with a fork. place shredded chicken into a casserole dish and pour remaining tomatoes and juices over the top (i put enough in it to keep the chicken moist but not too much that it was covered in juice). add salt, mix and cover until ready to serve. put shredded chicken on tortilla shell and top with cheese, sour cream and cilantro!
6 frozen chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
2 cans of diced tomatoes with jalapenos and green chiles (i don't remember the brand that i got. i got it at martins in the canned veggie isle).
1/2 tsp. salt
tortilla shells
sour cream
fresh grated mozzarella cheese
cilantro
put frozen chicken breasts into crock pot and cook on slow for about 4 hours. add canned tomatoes with jalapenos and green chilies and cook for about another 2 hours or until chicken starts to fall apart. take chicken out and shred with a fork. place shredded chicken into a casserole dish and pour remaining tomatoes and juices over the top (i put enough in it to keep the chicken moist but not too much that it was covered in juice). add salt, mix and cover until ready to serve. put shredded chicken on tortilla shell and top with cheese, sour cream and cilantro!
campfire baked beans
this is a perfect dish for camping or grilling! we love it with roasted hot dogs! enjoy!
1/2 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
set these two ingredients to the side
combine
1/2 cup bbq sauce (i used sweet baby ray's hickory and brown sugar)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. ground mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
add
ground beef and bacon that you already prepared
1 can (16oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can pork and beans
1 can (16oz) chili beans (do not drain)
add to cast iron pot and cook over the fire slowly until heated all the way through (or, pour into a 2qt. baking dish and bake uncovered for about an hour at 350).
top with chopped onion and shredded cheese-optional
so yummy!
1/2 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
set these two ingredients to the side
combine
1/2 cup bbq sauce (i used sweet baby ray's hickory and brown sugar)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. ground mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
add
ground beef and bacon that you already prepared
1 can (16oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can pork and beans
1 can (16oz) chili beans (do not drain)
add to cast iron pot and cook over the fire slowly until heated all the way through (or, pour into a 2qt. baking dish and bake uncovered for about an hour at 350).
top with chopped onion and shredded cheese-optional
so yummy!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
taco pizza
your kids are going to love this one! this is one of our 'repeat' dinners :-) i also love to make this for company...it's always a big hit! i have made this along with the steak and cheese pizza that i have posted and a varietly of your typical pizzas for larger crowds! enjoy!
1 pizza dough (i used canned kind in refrigerator section) OR 2 cans crescent rolls
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 c. sour cream
1 small onion (chopped)
shredded cheddar or taco blend cheese (i use about 2 bags, we love cheese)
ranch doritos
roll out the pizza dough or crescent rolls (we do both of these, i like to switch it up)onto greased baking sheet and bake (as directed) until lightly brown on top and remove. do not overcook because you will be putting it back in! set this aside while you brown your hamburger. drain grease and add taco seasoning and sour cream and stir well. spread onto crust. sprinkle with onion and then top with lots of cheese! crush some ranch doritos in a plastic bag and sprinkle on top. put it back into the oven and bake until cheese is melted. i also like to turn on the broiler for a couple of minutes at the end to get it good and bubbly! serve with all of your favorite toppings....lettuce, tomato, black olives, jalapenos, sour cream and salsa!
1 pizza dough (i used canned kind in refrigerator section) OR 2 cans crescent rolls
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 c. sour cream
1 small onion (chopped)
shredded cheddar or taco blend cheese (i use about 2 bags, we love cheese)
ranch doritos
roll out the pizza dough or crescent rolls (we do both of these, i like to switch it up)onto greased baking sheet and bake (as directed) until lightly brown on top and remove. do not overcook because you will be putting it back in! set this aside while you brown your hamburger. drain grease and add taco seasoning and sour cream and stir well. spread onto crust. sprinkle with onion and then top with lots of cheese! crush some ranch doritos in a plastic bag and sprinkle on top. put it back into the oven and bake until cheese is melted. i also like to turn on the broiler for a couple of minutes at the end to get it good and bubbly! serve with all of your favorite toppings....lettuce, tomato, black olives, jalapenos, sour cream and salsa!
whoopie pies
here it is, my friends....my all time favorite dessert recipe! my mouth waters just thinking about them! there are various recipes for whoopie pies, but this is just about the only one i will eat! enjoy!
1/2 c. crisco
1 c. sugar
2 egg yolks (reserve whites for frosting)
5 TB. cocoa
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. milk
frosting
1/2 c. crisco
2 c. powdered sugar
2 egg whites
pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
preheat oven to 375 degrees. cream crisco and sugar. add remaining ingredients and mix well. use cookie dropper and place onto cooking sheet like you would do with cookie dough. bake for 8-10 min. do not over bake! place on rack or wax paper to cool. in the meantime, add all of the frosting ingredients and mix. i often add more powdered sugar to thicken it up a bit more. refrigerate until cookies are cooled. frost one cookie and then top with another, making a sandwich! warning: have a glass of milk ready :-)
1/2 c. crisco
1 c. sugar
2 egg yolks (reserve whites for frosting)
5 TB. cocoa
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. milk
frosting
1/2 c. crisco
2 c. powdered sugar
2 egg whites
pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
preheat oven to 375 degrees. cream crisco and sugar. add remaining ingredients and mix well. use cookie dropper and place onto cooking sheet like you would do with cookie dough. bake for 8-10 min. do not over bake! place on rack or wax paper to cool. in the meantime, add all of the frosting ingredients and mix. i often add more powdered sugar to thicken it up a bit more. refrigerate until cookies are cooled. frost one cookie and then top with another, making a sandwich! warning: have a glass of milk ready :-)
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