We tried this recipe tonight, because it's been AGES since I've tried a new dessert. This was a perfect try!! We both loved it.
I personally thought it was a little too sweet, but good nonetheless. I won't make it again when it's just us--I couldn't have more than one or two pieces. But for company/dinner out? Definitely.
In fact, invite us for dinner, & I'll make this for you. :)
S'mores Bars
(TOH)
8-10 whole graham crackers
1 Package fudge brownie mix
4 Cup marshmallows
1 Cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 Cup chopped peanuts
Instructions: Arrange graham crackers in a single layer on in a greased 13x9x2 baking pan. Prepare the brownie batter according to the package directions. Spread over crackers.
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes clean. Sprinkle with marshmallows, chocolate chips, and peanuts. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until marshmallows are slightly puffed and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
Sorry for the lack of pictures... can't find my camera cord.
Also- I did not use the peanuts, and I cut the recipe in half. Easy enough, just cooked in an 8x8 pan.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Very Veggie Skillet Casserole...
...AKA "Serena Learning to Like Rice"
Growing up, I never liked rice. Don't know why... can't even recall trying eat at home. However, this is one of those things that I WANT to like. So, I've tried it more. Different ways, different seasonings... and this is the baseline for what I am learning to love. :)
In fact, just the other day, we tried something very similar. A Rice Side, mixed with chicken, mushrooms, carrots, some other veggies... yum yum!
Very Veggie Skillet Casserole
(Prevention)
3/4 Pound ground turkey
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 Cup chopped onion
2 Clove garlic, minced
1/2 Cup finely chopped yellow summer squash
1/2 Cup finely chopped tomato
1/2 Cup sliced celery
1/2 Cup sliced carrot
1 Cup instant brown rice
1 1/2 Cup water
1 chicken bouillon cube
Instructions:
Cook turkey in large, deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, or breaking up meat with back of spoon, 8-10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Transfer turkey to medium bowl with slotted spoon.
Warm oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add squash, tomato, celery, and carrot. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Return turkey and any juices to pan. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and stir to combine. Add rice, water, and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook about 15 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Growing up, I never liked rice. Don't know why... can't even recall trying eat at home. However, this is one of those things that I WANT to like. So, I've tried it more. Different ways, different seasonings... and this is the baseline for what I am learning to love. :)
In fact, just the other day, we tried something very similar. A Rice Side, mixed with chicken, mushrooms, carrots, some other veggies... yum yum!
Very Veggie Skillet Casserole
(Prevention)
3/4 Pound ground turkey
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 Cup chopped onion
2 Clove garlic, minced
1/2 Cup finely chopped yellow summer squash
1/2 Cup finely chopped tomato
1/2 Cup sliced celery
1/2 Cup sliced carrot
1 Cup instant brown rice
1 1/2 Cup water
1 chicken bouillon cube
Instructions:
Cook turkey in large, deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, or breaking up meat with back of spoon, 8-10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Transfer turkey to medium bowl with slotted spoon.
Warm oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add squash, tomato, celery, and carrot. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Return turkey and any juices to pan. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and stir to combine. Add rice, water, and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook about 15 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Sausage Cheese Balls
Have I mentioned my feelings for Bisquick before? I like it because it's easy... I dislike it because everything you put it in tastes like Bisquick.
These are tolerable, but I would DEFINITELY use a substitute for the baking mix. (To be fair, the recipe called for baking mix... which basically means Bisquick.
Definitely something I would love to try again, but need to substitute the Bisquick.
Sausage Cheese Balls
(Jimmy Dean)
2 Pound pork sausage
1 1/2 Cup Bisquick
4 Cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 Cup finely chopped onion
1/2 Cup finely chopped celery
2 Teaspoon black pepper
2 Teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375. Combine all ingredient in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Form into 1" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet; bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve with cocktail forks or toothpick.
Yields: 6-9 dozen
These are tolerable, but I would DEFINITELY use a substitute for the baking mix. (To be fair, the recipe called for baking mix... which basically means Bisquick.
Definitely something I would love to try again, but need to substitute the Bisquick.
Sausage Cheese Balls
(Jimmy Dean)
2 Pound pork sausage
1 1/2 Cup Bisquick
4 Cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 Cup finely chopped onion
1/2 Cup finely chopped celery
2 Teaspoon black pepper
2 Teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375. Combine all ingredient in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Form into 1" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet; bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve with cocktail forks or toothpick.
Yields: 6-9 dozen
Monday, May 10, 2010
Deluxe Pizza Goulash
I have never been a goulash fan. (Ask my Mama. Or not, she thinks I'm too picky anyways; let's not bring it up.) But I like to try new things, and this has 'pizza' in it, so hey, why?
Umm... it was more Goulash than Pizza.
Maybe you should try it. If you like goulash. :)
Deluxe Pizza Goulash
(Betty Crocker)
2 Cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 Pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3.5 Ounce sliced pepperoni
4.5 Ounce sliced mushrooms, drained
30 Ounce pizza sauce
1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in a 12" skillet, cook beef & onion over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in macaroni, pepperoni, mushrooms and pizza sauce.
Cover and cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serves: 6
Serving Size: 1 1/3 cup
Prep Time: 40
Total Time: 40
Calories: 450
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Calories From Fat: 190
Protein: 22 g
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Sodium: 1160 mg
Fiber: 5 g
As always, sorry for the lack of pictures.
Comments are love.
Umm... it was more Goulash than Pizza.
Maybe you should try it. If you like goulash. :)
Deluxe Pizza Goulash
(Betty Crocker)
2 Cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 Pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3.5 Ounce sliced pepperoni
4.5 Ounce sliced mushrooms, drained
30 Ounce pizza sauce
1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in a 12" skillet, cook beef & onion over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in macaroni, pepperoni, mushrooms and pizza sauce.
Cover and cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serves: 6
Serving Size: 1 1/3 cup
Prep Time: 40
Total Time: 40
Calories: 450
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Calories From Fat: 190
Protein: 22 g
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Sodium: 1160 mg
Fiber: 5 g
As always, sorry for the lack of pictures.
Comments are love.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Ranch Pizza Pinwheels
We tried these awhile ago... they were OK. Neither Nate & I are fans of salad dressing, and the ranch taste was a little much. Overall, we liked the idea. Maybe try it without the ranch, and using pizza sauce instead? We've had something similar, but I would be willing to play with this recipe! I will definitely post if I try something else.
They were NOT good re-heated!
Ranch Pizza Pinwheels
(TOH)
13.8 Ounce refrigerated pizza crust
1/4 Cup prepared ranch salad dressing
1/2 Cup shredded colby-jack cheese
1/2 Cup diced pepperoni
1/4 Cup chopped green onions
Pizza sauce, warmed OR additional ranch salad dressing, optional
Instructions:
On a lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 12x10" rectangle. Spread ranch dressing evenly to within 1/4" of edges. Sprinkle with cheese, pepperoni and onions. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side.
Cut into 1" slices. Place cut side down on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with pizza sauce or additional ranch dressing if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Serves: 12
Sorry for no picture!
As always---comments are love!
They were NOT good re-heated!
Ranch Pizza Pinwheels
(TOH)
13.8 Ounce refrigerated pizza crust
1/4 Cup prepared ranch salad dressing
1/2 Cup shredded colby-jack cheese
1/2 Cup diced pepperoni
1/4 Cup chopped green onions
Pizza sauce, warmed OR additional ranch salad dressing, optional
Instructions:
On a lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 12x10" rectangle. Spread ranch dressing evenly to within 1/4" of edges. Sprinkle with cheese, pepperoni and onions. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side.
Cut into 1" slices. Place cut side down on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with pizza sauce or additional ranch dressing if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Serves: 12
Sorry for no picture!
As always---comments are love!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Chicken Rice Bowl
This is something we made ages ago... Nathan actually cooked this one. ;) It turned out very yummy.
Chicken Rice Bowl
(TOH)
1 Cup uncooked instant rice
1 Cup chicken broth
1/2 Cup chopped frozen green pepper, thawed
1/4 Cup chopped onion
2 Teaspoon olive oil
9 Ounce chicken
1/2 Cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 Cup frozen peas, thawed
1 Teaspoon dried basil
1 Teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 Teaspoon salt
1/8 Teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
Cook rice in broth according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper and onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the chicken corn, peas, basil, and sage. Cook, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes over medium heat or until heated through. Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper.
Serves: 4
Sorry, no pictures.
As usual, comments are love.
Chicken Rice Bowl
(TOH)
1 Cup uncooked instant rice
1 Cup chicken broth
1/2 Cup chopped frozen green pepper, thawed
1/4 Cup chopped onion
2 Teaspoon olive oil
9 Ounce chicken
1/2 Cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 Cup frozen peas, thawed
1 Teaspoon dried basil
1 Teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 Teaspoon salt
1/8 Teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
Cook rice in broth according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper and onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the chicken corn, peas, basil, and sage. Cook, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes over medium heat or until heated through. Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper.
Serves: 4
Sorry, no pictures.
As usual, comments are love.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Sunday Morning Coffee Cake
Nathan really likes coffee cake, and I am in the search for a great coffee cake recipe for him. This was the first one I tried... and it was not a success. I'm thinking that it was the baking powder we could taste, which definitely is not cool.
I won't be trying this one again. I would kinda like to fiddle with the recipe, but I don't like messing with the amount of baking powder/baking soda in recipes, for fear of destroying the recipe. :)
Sunday Morning Coffee Cake
(TOH)
2 Tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 Cup sugar
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 Cup milk
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 Cup all purpose flour
3 Teaspoon baking powder
Topping:
1/4 Cup sugar
2 Tablespoon all purpose flour
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 Cup cold butter
Instructions:
In a small bowl, beat butter, sugar, and salt until crumbly. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder, add to butter mixture. Transfer to a greased 8x8 baking dish.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cook on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm if desired.
Serves: 9
As always... comments are love. :)
I won't be trying this one again. I would kinda like to fiddle with the recipe, but I don't like messing with the amount of baking powder/baking soda in recipes, for fear of destroying the recipe. :)
Sunday Morning Coffee Cake
(TOH)
2 Tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 Cup sugar
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 Cup milk
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 Cup all purpose flour
3 Teaspoon baking powder
Topping:
1/4 Cup sugar
2 Tablespoon all purpose flour
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 Cup cold butter
Instructions:
In a small bowl, beat butter, sugar, and salt until crumbly. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder, add to butter mixture. Transfer to a greased 8x8 baking dish.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cook on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm if desired.
Serves: 9
As always... comments are love. :)
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