Banana Bread

February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Banana Bread

I made some banana bread last week and I couldn't believe that I haven't shared this recipe yet! I have tried many, many banana bread recipes. They were all OK, but nothing spectacular.  This banana bread recipe, however, is perfect.  The bread turns out moist, sweet and banana-y.  My friend, Kim, always brings this banana bread to our cookie exchange in December and it's a huge hit. The original recipe calls for buttermilk (as written below), but you can substitute plain milk or I've even … [Read more...]

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Homemade Turkey Sausage

February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Turkey Sausage

We don't really eat that much breakfast sausage as we much prefer bacon (and really, who doesn't?!).  But occasionally I'll need breakfast sausage for a recipe.  This homemade version is super simple to make and it lacks all the chemical preservatives in the store bought kind.  This recipe calls for turkey, but you could really use any ground meat.  Most sausage is made out of pork, but chicken or even beef would work.  If you don't have time to let it sit overnight, just use it right … [Read more...]

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Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

February 20, 2012 By 1 Comment
Soup

Cream of mushroom soup is one of those pantry staples that is no longer in my pantry.  Every time I look at the ingredients and the amount of sodium in a can, I just can't bring myself to actually pay money for it.  I do, however, have an easy homemade "cream of" soup recipe that is so much tastier, cheaper and healthier than the cans.  I usually just make a batch when a recipe calls for the soup.  It's an extra step, but for me, it's worthwhile.  Then I saw a suggestion to make a large … [Read more...]

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Homemade Caramel Corn

February 17, 2012 By 5 Comments
caramel corn

Popcorn is a favorite snack around here.  The preferred toppings are the normal butter and salt, but every once and a while I get the urge for some caramel corn.  Caramel corn is surprisingly easy to make.  All you need is about an hour and you will have a sweet snack ready to go.  Someday I'm planning to play around some other toppings like nuts and chocolate! Homemade Caramel Corn 5.0 from 1 reviews Print Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour … [Read more...]

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Cream Biscuits

February 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
biscuits

Have any heavy cream leftover  from making some homemade truffles?  This is biscuit recipe is a great way to use up some leftover heavy cream, but it's also a great reason to buy heavy cream if you don't have any.  This recipe is hands down the easiest and best way to get light, fluffy biscuits.  And any biscuit recipe that doesn't require cutting in butter is a winner in my book.   Cream Biscuits Print Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins … [Read more...]

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Blondies

February 15, 2012 By 2 Comments
Blondies

  Blondies are brownies without the chocolate. I know, I know -- why would you ever want brownies without the chocolate?! But trust me, these babies are delicious in their own right!  They are a buttery, sugary mess of a treat.   You can play these up by adding M&Ms, butterscotch chips or cinnamon to the top before baking or just leave them plain Jane. Blondies Print Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 16 … [Read more...]

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Easy Chocolate Cake (or Cupcakes)

February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cupcakes

Happy Valentine's Day!  Aside from making a bunch of pink, red, and heart shaped food, we don't have plans for today.  We try to focus Valentine's Day on the kids and as long as I have lots of hearts and glitter, they are happy! If you are in need of a quick and easy last minute treat, these cupcakes will fit the bill.  Last week, about an hour before dinner, I decided I wanted cupcakes for dessert.  I had pinned this recipe for a chocolate cake and decided to try it as cupcakes.  All it … [Read more...]

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Homemade Cream Soda

February 13, 2012 By 2 Comments
Cream soda

Almost a year ago, my parents bought me a  SodaStream soda maker. I didn't even ask for it! But somehow my mom knew I needed one. I absolutely ADORE this machine! Basically, it allows me to make carbonated water.  Then I add flavor to the carbonated water to make a sparkling drink or soda.  You can purchase soda flavors in stores or on-line, but what fun is that? My first attempt at homemade soda was cream soda, which is basically vanilla flavored soda.  I'm not much of a cream soda … [Read more...]

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Homemade Chocolate Truffles

February 11, 2012 By 4 Comments
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I'm so excited to be a part of the Show Some Love Blog Hop hosted by One Tough Mother!  If you've missed any of the 10 previous posts, scroll down the end of this post and click away.  There is some serious Valentine inspiration going on with these ladies on the hop. Today, I am sharing my all time favorite treat to make for Valentine's Day: Homemade Truffles.  Chocolates are the epitome of Valentine's Day and there is absolutely NO NEED to go out and buy them when they are so simple to … [Read more...]

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Amish Baked Chicken

February 9, 2012 By 5 Comments
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  I'm not really sure what is "Amish" about this recipe, but  it makes some mighty fine chicken. My husband thought I had FRIED  the chicken! Now, that's impressive for a baked chicken recipe.  I scoffed at making three pounds of chicken for my little family... that's 8 chicken thighs. It's gone. All of it.  So definitely double this recipe if you've got a lot of mouths to feed. Amish Baked Chicken Print Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour … [Read more...]

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