This recipe is adapted from a Better Homes and Gardens posting given to me by Mrs. Shaner, a fellow church member. I had 1/2 cup of evaporated milk leftover from the pumpkin cake my mom made for Thanksgiving and so I ignored the indicated amount of evaporated milk (2/3 cup) and hoped it would work. […]
Cinnamon Snaps
When I saw this recipe on Pam’s wonderful food blog, I couldn’t help but try them. I love cinnamon! When I compared this recipe to Pioneer Woman’s Spicy Molasses Cookie I realized they’re almost identical–which the exception of the spices and the butter. Kevin loved these much more than the Spicy Molasses Cookies as they […]
Oatmeal and Pie Spice Cookies
I’ve been receiving the Real Simple “cookie of the day” email and these looked perfect. (Especially since I so rarely use my pumpkin pie spice.) Though the dough was thick and a little dry, they turned out deliciously. Soft and thick and hearty! Delicious! Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup packed […]
Eggs in a Basket
I can’t remember where the idea for this breakfast came from. I’d heard of “eggs in a basket” before, but I didn’t exactly know what I was doing. The first time around was tasty but not exactly the way the baskets were meant to be. :) This breakfast isn’t really any different then toast and […]
Mama’s Chili
This chili says “home” to me. I am not a picky eater in the least. And I love “chili” because it means something different to everyone. Some people make theirs extra thick or spicy or with chicken. The options are endless and I enjoy trying every variety. But this recipe in particular comes from my […]
Mel’s Own Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ok. You may have to forget everything I’ve ever said about chocolate chip cookies. I may have just created a new perfect cookie. Though Kevin and I are still huge fans of the flavor of the cookies with all butter, the texture and thickness of this cookie is phenomenal (not as flat as the all-butter […]
Soft & Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
I know I’ve said I don’t try other chocolate chip cookie recipes simply because Kevin absolutely loves “the perfect” recipe I use and will hardly tolerate me trying a new one. :) But alas, I caved. I wanted a different recipe–preferably one with all butter (since it’s on sale at our Aldi for $1.49 a […]
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Once again, Joy the Baker has brought something wonderful into my world. Anything with “chocolate” in the title twice is worth baking, am I right?! This bread is almost chocolate cake-like…the perfect thing for the day after my birthday! It was deliciously amazing. I loved finding those melted bits of chocolate. It was like gold! […]
Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats
Most everyone (or at least most kids) love a good Rice Krispie Treat. I know I do. I’ve made a couple pans before but struggled to get the right consistency. It probably had something to do with the age of my marshmallows, honestly. :) This batch turned out just right! And if you love peanut […]
Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
I know, I’m on some sort of a pancake kick. I’m ok with that. Aren’t you? Who doesn’t love pancakes? Seriously. I found this recipe in my trusty Betty Crocker Cookbook. I figured the recipe “as is” wouldn’t be nearly as good as Joy’s Whole Wheat Banana Walnut Pancakes, so I changed a few things […]