Rice Crispy Sweet Treats
My son has requested this sweet treat for his 8th birthday party this weekend. I realize this recipe is on every rice cereal box and marshmallow bag known to man. And I'm not here to post a new twist on a old recipe. Heck, I say, "if it's not broke, don't fix it!" If fact, I have a real beef with all the ways this recipe is written. I've never been able to remember the ratio of butter to marshmallow... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Creamy Lemon Oat Bars
You may as well double this recipe when you make these creamy morsels of goodness. Notice that crunchy, granola crust on the bottom? See that soft, crumbly, granola topping clinging on to the lemony cream center? I'm telling you right now, double up, because these creamy lemon oat bars won't last long. The original recipe comes out of a Betty Crocker Cookie book. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 can (14... More...
By Jill | 32 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Creamy Lemon Dessert
Doesn't that look cold and creamy? Let me tell you, it's wonderfully delicious! I was reading through a great blog the other day, FoodWishes.com. I learned from Chef John how to make Lemon Curd. I was particularly interested in dipping ginger snap cookies in it, and to learn how to make a dessert sauce. If I could go back eleven years with the self... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Frozen Cranberry Dessert
The first time we tried this dessert was at a pot luck holiday party. The best thing about pot lucks is there's always something new to try. For the adventurous types, this is a lot of fun. For picky eaters, it's spells an evening of loading up on chips. For those with highly trained taste buds, they get to play food critic to a buffet line. See? Pot... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Cocoa Brownies
. I served these wonderful Cocoa Brownies last night after dinner to my family and friends. You should have seen the light saber duel that took place in my kitchen over the last brownie! My husband lost to an 8 year old Jedi Knight who was a master in the ways of the force. I will admit, I'm a little disappointed that there's not even one small, chewy corner leftover for my afternoon... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Harvest Apple Crisp
Let me tell you from personal experience, THIS APPLE CRISP IS AWESOME!!! This recipe is so quick to throw together with no fuss. You could make it a day ahead, but you would have to hide it from your family. Do not leave this dessert unsupervised before serving, the crunchy topping will start to disappear. If you see holes in the corners of the dessert, check the corners of your husband's lips.... More...
By Jill | 9 comments | Full Recipe...Ms. Lucy’s Dessert
This is the easiest, most delicious, most --press the crumbs with your fork-- moist cake, you will ever eat! The first time I ate this cake was at a lady's luncheon. My sweet friend, Ms. Lucy baked it and said it was a quick, standard dessert she relied on for gatherings. When she told me her recipe, I couldn't believe it was so simple. "That's it, two things?", I said. "I can do that!" There's... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Banana Bread Anytime
HERE'S WHAT IT TAKES 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium) 1/3 cup water 1 cup all purpose flour 2/3 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped Heat oven to 325F degrees. Spray smooth, dark coated bundt pan with high heat nonstick... More...
By Jill | 9 comments | Full Recipe...Frozen Fruit Slush
Over the weekend, we attended a pot luck-swim party at the city pool. We were new to the group and were looking forward to making new friends. And it being a pot luck bash with strangers, I have a confession. With all my vanity, I tried to figure out what great recipe I could whip up that would express my personality, talents, a lifestyle appearance of eating healthy that actually would be fitting... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Frozen Cranberry Salad
It's strange to call this a 'salad' when it's really a dessert. A wonderfully creamy dessert! The first time we tried this dessert was at a pot luck holiday party. The best thing about pot lucks is there's always something new to try. For the adventurous types, this is a lot of fun. For picky eaters, it's spells an evening of loading up on chips. For those with highly trained taste buds,... More...
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