1 german chocolate box cake mix (and the ingredients on the box, so oil, water & eggs)
1/3 cup milk
1 stick of butter
1 bag caramels
6 oz chocolate chips
mix box cake as directed. Pour 1/2 of the cake mix into a greased 9x13 pan. bake at 350F for 15 mins. Melt caramels, butter, milk. Pour over the cake. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Pour remaining cake mix over the cake. Bake at 350F for 20-25 mins.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Calico Beans
Calico Beans
1 can butter beans, undrained
1 can kidney beans, undrained
1 can baked beans
1lb ground beef
8 oz cut up bacon
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 Tbsp dry mustard
2 tsp white vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
cayenne pepper
black pepper
liquid smoke
1/2 cup of onion
1. Brown bacon, beef & onion together
2. Mix everything in a crockpot
3. Done
1 can butter beans, undrained
1 can kidney beans, undrained
1 can baked beans
1lb ground beef
8 oz cut up bacon
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 Tbsp dry mustard
2 tsp white vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
cayenne pepper
black pepper
liquid smoke
1/2 cup of onion
1. Brown bacon, beef & onion together
2. Mix everything in a crockpot
3. Done
Recipes
If you cant tell I am in the cleaning out house mode. I was on the search for my favorite banana bread recipe and couldnt take the clutter anymore. So I am typing up some recipes here as my "virtual recipe box". Some I have made, some I have not, but I am sick of the paper. I'd just pin them or bookmark them, but quite a few I dont have a link for or they are so old the websites dont have them anymore. so the next few posts will be a plethera of recipes.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Nothing to see here...
So while I just don't have time to take pictures & pretend that I can blog, I do still use my blog as a place of reference. Even though I travel 2 or 3 days a week, I still enjoy cooking and try new recipes often. Pinterest is taking over the blogging days, the google reader days but its often slow for me and I don't have a good way to search on a particular recipe or ingredient.
So I will include links to my recipes here. Maybe I'll get back to blogging some day...
Steak and Cheese Sandwiches-
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/08/steak-and-cheese-sandwiches-with-onions.html
Very good! I also made Macaroni and Cheese Soup: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/skinny-macaroni-and-cheese-soup-with.html
They were both better the second day.
On a lazy Sunday I made a Roasted Chicken. I knew I was going to be gone for 3 dinners so I wanted some leftovers/easy meals for the house. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/roast-chicken-with-rosemary-and-lemon.html This was AWESOME and so easy. We had sauteed zucchini & squash along with cous cous. Gotta love a 3 yr old who LOVES couscous. He says "they pop in my mouth".
From the leftover chicken I made a deep dish chicken pot pie http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/deep-dish-chicken-pot-pie-75580.aspx
Jayson also loves salmon. If he eats salmon I am all about cooking it up. This recipe was so simple but so delicious. http://www.marthastewart.com/318680/roasted-salmon-with-white-wine-sauce?center
I served it up with some seasoned roasted red potatoes.
And for lunches, when I am in town, Ive been making soups. Its still winter even though KC weather has been in the 50 & 60s.
Tuscan Bean & Rice Soup
http://thejoyofcleaneating.com/recipes/tuscan-bean-and-rice-soup/
Lasagna Soup
http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2011/03/24/lasagna-soup/
Mushroom & Barley Soup
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mushroom-barley-soup
In addition to trying to eat healthier, I am trying to waste less & use more fresh ingredients. I have noticed that lately I've been that working mother who just doesn't have time & turns to prepackaged meals. And I while I could say "NO MORE, i know that isn't true. I will have to turn to prepackaged at some point, there just aren't enough hours in the day for my awesome cooking ;).So you will see I have some new websites I visit. I encourage everyone to take a look at them, I haven't been let down once with the new recipes.
So I will include links to my recipes here. Maybe I'll get back to blogging some day...
Steak and Cheese Sandwiches-
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/08/steak-and-cheese-sandwiches-with-onions.html
Very good! I also made Macaroni and Cheese Soup: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/skinny-macaroni-and-cheese-soup-with.html
They were both better the second day.
On a lazy Sunday I made a Roasted Chicken. I knew I was going to be gone for 3 dinners so I wanted some leftovers/easy meals for the house. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/roast-chicken-with-rosemary-and-lemon.html This was AWESOME and so easy. We had sauteed zucchini & squash along with cous cous. Gotta love a 3 yr old who LOVES couscous. He says "they pop in my mouth".
From the leftover chicken I made a deep dish chicken pot pie http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/deep-dish-chicken-pot-pie-75580.aspx
Jayson also loves salmon. If he eats salmon I am all about cooking it up. This recipe was so simple but so delicious. http://www.marthastewart.com/318680/roasted-salmon-with-white-wine-sauce?center
I served it up with some seasoned roasted red potatoes.
And for lunches, when I am in town, Ive been making soups. Its still winter even though KC weather has been in the 50 & 60s.
Tuscan Bean & Rice Soup
http://thejoyofcleaneating.com/recipes/tuscan-bean-and-rice-soup/
Lasagna Soup
http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2011/03/24/lasagna-soup/
Mushroom & Barley Soup
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mushroom-barley-soup
In addition to trying to eat healthier, I am trying to waste less & use more fresh ingredients. I have noticed that lately I've been that working mother who just doesn't have time & turns to prepackaged meals. And I while I could say "NO MORE, i know that isn't true. I will have to turn to prepackaged at some point, there just aren't enough hours in the day for my awesome cooking ;).So you will see I have some new websites I visit. I encourage everyone to take a look at them, I haven't been let down once with the new recipes.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Cinnamon Buttermilk Muffins
I've made this before but worth a repost....
Cinnamon Buttermilk Muffins
Williams-Sonoma
Ingredients:
For the muffins:
7 Tbs. unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
For the topping:
2/3 cup sugar
1 Tbs. ground cinnamon
6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
Preheat an oven to 350°F. Grease 9 standard muffin cups with butter or butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray; fill the unused cups one-third full with water to prevent warping.
To make the muffins, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, combine the butter and sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat well until pale and smooth.
In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Add to the butter mixture in 2 additions, alternating with the buttermilk and vanilla. Stir just until evenly moistened. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each three-fourths full. Bake until the muffins are golden, dry and springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Unmold the muffins and let stand until cool enough to handle.
To make the topping, in a small, shallow bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Put the melted butter in another small bowl. Holding the bottom of a muffin, dip the top into the melted butter, turning to coat it evenly. Immediately dip the top in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating it evenly, then tap it to remove excess sugar. Transfer the muffin, right side up, to the rack. Repeat with the remaining muffins. Let cool completely before serving. Makes 9 muffins.
Cinnamon Buttermilk Muffins
Williams-Sonoma
Ingredients:
For the muffins:
7 Tbs. unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
For the topping:
2/3 cup sugar
1 Tbs. ground cinnamon
6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
Preheat an oven to 350°F. Grease 9 standard muffin cups with butter or butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray; fill the unused cups one-third full with water to prevent warping.
To make the muffins, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, combine the butter and sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat well until pale and smooth.
In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Add to the butter mixture in 2 additions, alternating with the buttermilk and vanilla. Stir just until evenly moistened. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each three-fourths full. Bake until the muffins are golden, dry and springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Unmold the muffins and let stand until cool enough to handle.
To make the topping, in a small, shallow bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Put the melted butter in another small bowl. Holding the bottom of a muffin, dip the top into the melted butter, turning to coat it evenly. Immediately dip the top in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating it evenly, then tap it to remove excess sugar. Transfer the muffin, right side up, to the rack. Repeat with the remaining muffins. Let cool completely before serving. Makes 9 muffins.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Leftover BBQ Chicken?
So maybe you've been grilling lately due to the hot temps or perhaps attending some BBQ competitions. Here's a great idea for leftover bbq chicken.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
1 boboli crust (or whaterver, to be honest I am too busy to even attempt to make my own)
some BBQ chicken
a mix of cheeses, mozzerella, parmesan, gouda
bbq sauce
red onion, diced
butter
cilantro
I dont like crunchy on my pizza. So I sauteed the red onions for about 20 minutes in 1 Tbsp of butter.
Preheat the oven to 450F.
Spread the BBQ sauce on the pizza crust
top w/chicken, then onions, then cheese & finally cilantro.
Bake at 450 for about 10-15 minutes. I like my pizza crispy so I did 15.
Done!
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