Monday, October 14, 2013

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

Fathers Day 2013 ... My dad loves all things lemon.. 
so today I found this recipe.. it will be dessert today! :) 




Prep Time about 15 minutes
Cook time 25 - 30 minutes
Makes about 24 pieces

1 box lemon cake mix
1/2 cup softened butter
3 eggs
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powered sugar
1/2 of a lemon zest
2 T lemon juice
1 t vanilla

In mixing bowl, add cake mix, butter and 1 egg... mix.. press into ungreased 9x13 pan.

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powered sugar. Stir in lemon zest & juice. Beat until smooth. Reserve 1/2 c of mixture for frosting.

Beat remaining 2 eggs. Add vanilla.    Beat egg mixture into cream cheese mixture until well blended. Spread over cake. Bake 25 - 30 minutes or until set.

Cool completely

Spread frosting over bars. Place into refrigerator until firm. Cut into bars and serve

recipe and photo credit to recipetips.com

Wednesday, April 24, 2013


Garlic and Herb Butter


Yield: 1/2 pound of flavored butter
Prep Time: 10 minutes
What a nice compliment to almost any dish. Serve it on steak, chicken, fish, potatoes, rice or bread. Would also make a very nice homemade gift to give to someone.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 – 2 tsp parsley
1 – 2 tsp chives
1 – 2 tsp basil
*herbs can be fresh or dried

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together until well blended either by hand or with a mixer.
2. On a piece of wax paper, put the butter mixture in the middle.
3. Fold the wax paper over and gently mold into a log or rectangle.
4. When you have your desired shape, fold the wax paper around the butter and refrigerate for about 1 hour to let the butter set again.
Store in an airtight container so the aroma of the herbs don’t affect the food around it.
Use on breads, potatoes or meats of your choice.
recipe credit & photo from Kendra at http://www.stoplookingetcookin.com/2012/01/nostalgic-garlic-and-herb-butter/
Adapted from Authentic German Home Style Recipes by Gini Youngkrantz

Easy Cinnamon Rolls


1- 12 count Rhodes frozen Cinnamon Rolls
1- 3oz box - cook & serve Vanilla pudding.
1 - stick butter – melted
The night before, spray your 13"x9" baking dish with cooking spray. Separate the cinnamon rolls and lay them 
in a single layer in the dish 
(reserve icing package that comes with rolls).
Sprinkle the UNPREPARED vanilla pudding over the frozen rolls. Melt one stick of butter or margarine and pour it over the rolls. Spray a sheet of plastic wrap lightly with cooking spray. then cover the rolls tightly and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, remove the thawed rolls and let set on counter for 30-45 minutes until doubled in volume. 
(I left mine in a cool room about 
68 degrees on the stove top for 2.5 hours)
Bake at 350* for 15-20 minutes until light golden. I put mine in the over w/o pre-heating and baked for 25 minutes…
Spread icing and serve.



recipe & photo credits to Elizabeth at Tasty Nest Blog!!


Monday, February 25, 2013

My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies


Paradise Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: 1 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips. Preheat oven to 375, cream together butter and sugar, beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually beat into butter/sugar mixture, add chocolate chips and stir in. Spoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. BEST COOKIES EVER!

Channing & Jenna Oscars 2012

Gorgeous Couple