Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Blueberry Muffins

Since there are some fresh blueberries in the freezer, I made up a batch of blueberry muffins!

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 T baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
4 T - 1/2 stick butter
1 egg
3/4 cup + 2 T milk
1 cup blueberries

Preheat oven to 375. Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Stir in sugar. In a separate bowl whisk until just blended butter, egg and milk. (mixture should be slightly lumpy). Add blueberries to bowl and stir them in just enough to combine. Pour into muffin baking pan.

Don't leave this part out!
mix
2T butter
2 T brown sugar
1 T flour
1 T nuts
You can adjust amount to desired amount. Mix together until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of muffin dough before baking.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Super Summer Supper

When the weather is so hot, it's hard to think of a supper that is good. Here is a light, tasty dish and super easy!
Ranch & Bacon Pasta Salad with Ham
Take 1 box of ranch/bacon Suddenly Salad and make according to directions. You simply boil the pasta, mix mayonnaise with seasoning mix which is included.
I added chopped ham and mixed in and served over a bed of lettuce. You could add chicken or tuna also.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Peanut Butter Brownies

These are melt in your mouth delicious! Rich, fudgy with that glorious blend of peanut butter and brownie!

1 box brownie mix for a 13x9” pan
1/2 C. butter, softened
1/2 C. creamy peanut butter
2 C. powdered sugar
1 tabl. milk
1 C. semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 C. butter

Preheat oven to 350. Grease bottom and sides of a 13x9” pan with cooking spray. Mix brownies according to package directions. Bake for approx. 25 minutes at package temperature or until a toothpick comes out almost clean. Cool completely. In medium bowl, mix the next 4 ingredients with mixer on medium until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over brownies. In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter on medium heat 30-60 seconds; stir until smooth, microwave longer if needed. Cool 10 minutes; spread over peanut butter filling. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set and serve.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Blonde Brownies

These are easy to make and so delicious, chewy and gooey!!

1 stick butter
1 box light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 cup self rising flour
1 cup pecans
1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 325. Grease 9X13 pan. Melt butter, add brown sugar and mix with spoon. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add flour and nuts. Spread into pan and bake 25-30 minutes.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Caramel Dream Bars

Here is a quick and easy, delicious dessert!

1 yellow cake mix
1/3 cup butter
1 egg
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup pecans
1/2 cup toffee chips

Grease a13X9 pan. Combine cake mix, butter and 1 egg. Mix until crumbly. Press down into pan. Beat can of milk, egg and vanilla. Stir in pecans and toffee chips. Pour over cake mixture in pan. Bake at 350 for 25-35 minutes.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Cheese Bread

If you want to add a special touch to any dinner - add some cheese bread. It is so easy, take any bread - I found some sub rolls we didn't finish, you can use french bread, buns, really anything:
Spread with butter
sprinkle with garlic powder or garlic salt
sprinkle with Italian seasoning or parsley
top with cheese - provolone or mozzarella work well, but cheddar or cheese slices will also work
Bake in 350 oven until brown and bubbly

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Marinated Beef Ribs

These ribs are so tender and packed full of flavor!

Marinade:
1 cup soy sauce
4 T brown sugar
2 T green onions
1 T chopped/minced garlic
1 tsp ginger
black pepper

Mix marinade together and in a gallon sized Ziploc bag, add ribs and make sure marinade covers them. Place in refrigerator and leave at least 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.

Prepare a baking dish by lining with foil. Pour ribs with marinade into pan. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes and then reduce oven heat to 325. Baste ribs with juices, cover pan and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until fork tender.