Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Inside-Out S'mores Brownies

 These easy cookie like brownie's are easy to make and will satisfy you and others sweet tooth. 

Happy Easy Baking!



M.J.


I didn't make these exactly the way they were supposed to be made but they still turned out really yummy and reminded me more cookie like than brownies.. Fills your sweet tooth craving really well! Kids love them and so did I!!!!!!  A must! Yummy!




½ cup butter
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
¾ cup flour
9 Honey graham cracker squares
1 cup tiny marshmallows

Heat oven to 350. Line a 11x7 x ½ inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease pan.  Set aside

In a medium saucepan melt butter and chocolate over low heat.  Remove from heat, stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.  Stir in flour.

Spread half the batter in prepared pan. (divide as needed to evenly top the batter.  Top with graham crackers, sprinkle marshmallows on graham crackers, but do not let them touch the sides of pan.  Carefully spread the remaining batter on top of the marshmallows and graham crackers, covering them completely.

Bake for 25 minutes or until set.  Cool completely on wire rack.  Cut into bars.  Makes 15 brownies.


2/22/12

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Cauliflower Casserole:

I love Cauliflower but I was tired of preparing it the old way.  Mom used to boil it and saute it in butter and sprinkle bread crumbs over the cauliflower which was delicious for sure and I remember her dish with fondness but today~~~~~~,

I was curious and decided to go on the wild side and prepare it a bit different but still  with the same idea but adding a little more ingredients.

 I love casseroles so this is my recipe using Havarti and sharp American cheese.  

Ingredients:

1 medium head cauliflower broken into florets
pinch salt
1 clove minced garlic
4 T olive oil or butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 lb. Havarti cheese
1/4 cup sliced sharp American cheese
shredded sharp cheese
 crumbled bacon
dried parsley


I broke my cauliflower into medium size florets, steamed the cauliflower for several minutes with a little salt and put it aside.  I  lightly sauteed 1 clove minced garlic in 4 tablespoons olive oil , (use butter if you prefer)  added some flour(about 1/4 cup) pinch of salt,  whisked them so flour blended and added about 2 cups whole milk, keep stirring(whisking) until the mixture is thickened, I then added 1/2 lb.sliced  Havarti , 1/4 lb sliced sharp American Cheese.  Microwave  4 strips bacon( crumbled for top) and a little parsley. 


Butter a casserole dish put cauliflower in casserole pour milk mixture over it and top with some grated sharp cheese.  Bake for 30 minutes uncovered until bubbly..  Great cheese taste and not overpowering!  I served it with Chicken Kabobs on the grill..!! Hope you enjoy it as well!!!!


7/10/11

Monday, July 10, 2017

Thai crockpot chicken simmer



I think using your imagination and a good simmer sauce works most times in a crockpot. Here's another example of it using chicken.

I jar Thai chili sauce 
2 large boneless chicken breasts or thighs if you like dark meat 
I package frozen peas
2 cups cooked rice 

In your crockpot place a little sauce
Place chicken on top
Add rest of sauce, cover . ( clean jar with a little water and add) Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or 4 hours high depending on your crockpot.

Add frozen peas or chopped broccoli and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Serves 2.

Ps it would easily serve 3 depending on size of chicken breasts.

Yummy! I'm going to try sweet and sour sauce next. Easy summer crockpot meals from my kitchen to yours, M.j.