tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20151735811831617602024-03-05T21:12:12.730-08:00Games for KidsHanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-57753284129434391572015-11-10T17:05:00.000-08:002018-09-23T10:01:29.348-07:00Apple Pie Oatmeal CookiesMade these last night and they are tastyyyyHere’re my changes (for you gluten free folks :):-Subbed whole wheat for 3/4c oats ground with my coffee grinder, 1/4 buckwheat, 1/4 whole unground old fashioned oats.-Chia egg for real egg-added some almond extract and raisinsRolled the whole thing in plastic wrap and froze it, now I slice it off when I want fresh cookies! Reduced the sugar so they’re Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-39122875946181418602015-11-10T16:33:00.000-08:002018-09-23T10:01:29.739-07:00Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies I made these cookies today, and they came out incredibly delicious! Our family of 4 devoured all of these cookies in no time. I made some adjustments though: instead of chilling the cookie dough first, I immediately baked them but they turned out exactly as you described – chewy, fluffy, and not flat. Also, since I had no baking soda on hand, I just used a double amount of baking powder. And Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-61876314950181490822015-11-10T16:23:00.000-08:002018-09-23T10:01:30.033-07:00Caramel Peanut Butter Oatmeal BarsI just made these and they turned out great! I think the trick is two fold. One remember that she says to use 1 and 1/2 cups if butter, not sticks. Also, she says to use low to medium low heat to caramelize the condensed milk. If you heat the milk too high with the sugar it will crystallize, and it will turn crumbly like bad fudge.This certainly makes a ton of bars so I have frozen some for laterHanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-18468608089620957602015-11-10T16:05:00.000-08:002018-09-23T10:01:30.326-07:00The Best Lemon Bars This is the exact Lemon Bar recipe I've been making for just years and years! The addition of lemon zest makes such a difference...I've never understood recipes that omit it. I put all the ingredients (except for the crust, of course) into the blender, and whirr until smooth, then pour over the partially baked crust. Just a little time saver!Recipe >> The Best Lemon Bars @ Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-12724112041724897662015-11-04T19:20:00.000-08:002018-09-23T10:01:30.623-07:00Cheesecake CupcakesI just made these last night for my bookclub, they were sooo good! I made the caramel the night before and refrigerated it. The shell recipe makes way too much, I think I had enough left over for a pie! I used 18 full sheets of graham cookies. The cupcake itself was pretty easy to make, however the baking was tricky, it was only 14 min baking when I noticed cracks and panicked, so I took them outHanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-20211422277227007822015-11-04T18:42:00.000-08:002018-09-23T10:01:30.919-07:00Neapolitan Millionaire CakeI just wanted to say that I made this minus the top layer. I didn’t have the ingredients for it. And chocolate rossetted the whole thing. It was lovely. Next big occasion I have I’m making it again. With the top layer. I did add a little salt to the chocolate cake layer as I can’t imagine cake without a pinch of salt. Perfection.Recipe >> Neapolitan Millionaire Cake @ Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-81948540993760419452015-11-04T18:30:00.000-08:002018-09-23T10:01:31.248-07:00Brownie Belgium Waffles A La Mode Brownie Belgium Waffles A La ModeYield: 3 large belgium waffles (12 wedges)Ingredients: 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 10 tablespoons melted unsalted butter 2 large eggs&Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-15911418072754308962015-11-04T17:53:00.000-08:002018-09-23T10:01:31.541-07:00Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse CakeThis Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Cake starts with a layer of brownie topped with mini Reese’s, then topped with a layer of peanut butter mousse, then a layer of chocolate mousse. It is rich, delicious, and yet light because of the mousse. Absolutely to die for!Recipe >> Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Cake @ lifeloveandsugar.comHanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-43809677962424952912015-11-04T16:40:00.000-08:002018-09-23T10:01:31.837-07:00Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip CookiesI have to start off by saying I’m not much of a baker and manage to make even premixed cakes, cookies, etc. taste awful. However, even in my hands these tasted amazing! Prep time for me was more around 1 hour, just because again, I’m a very novice baker, but these cookies were well worth it. I followed the recipe exactly, except for adding about a tsp of salt instead of 1/2 tsp and I froze the Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-74639657400712599032015-11-04T14:49:00.000-08:002018-09-23T10:01:32.130-07:00Strawberry Cream Cheese DanishNot bad! I took the harder approach and sliced the canned crescent rolls into 40 slices (20/roll). Made the whole filling amount w/exact ingredients listed and added 1/2 T. of sifted flour to stabilize it, had about 1/4 c. left over. The crescent rolls lack the true flavor of danish pastry (buttery/sugary), so next time I'll beat 1 egg w/1 T. water, brush the rounds and sprinkle w/a little sugar Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-77157495869808073002015-10-22T16:45:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:32.424-07:00Triple Chocolate Mousse CakeThis recipe is flawed with mistakes… When doing the white chocolate mouse do not heat cream and pour into chocolate…. It will automatically separate… I would suggest and I did this and it turned out perfect. Take white chocolate pour cold cream in. Put in Microwave for 30 seconds. Take out and stir. Put back in for 30 more. Take out stir again all chocolate should be almost melted … Put in the Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-55284503674332041552015-10-20T17:22:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:32.724-07:00Salted Caramel Oreo Icebox CakeI made this for my husband & I for Sunday night dessert. It was sooo good! I used the Fat free carmel apple dip in place of the ice cream topping. Also used Lite whipped topping as well as the low fat cream cheese. Hey, gotta cut when I can and it was still delish! It was so quick to put together. This one is a keeper!Recipe >> Salted Caramel Oreo Icebox Cake @ insidebrucrewlife.comHanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-33251466059632218862015-10-15T16:29:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:33.026-07:00Hot Ham & Cheese Party RollsTried this out as a trial run before actually serving to anyone besides family. First thing: delicious! Second thing: (after two trials) do them on a baking sheet and brush the “sauce” all over. The first try we made it just as described. Maybe used too small of a baking pan, but either way, they tasted wonderful but were soggy. The second time, we made them and made the sauce w/o the poppy seedsHanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-71481321568372695692015-10-14T19:15:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:33.324-07:00SNICKERS® Mini CheesecakesI just made these! I made a few adjustments based our above recommendations, and the cheesecakes turned great, and tasted WONDERFUL! First: I lined my muffin pan with aluminum cupcake liners. I would recommend aluminum over paper because they are easier to get out of the pan after baking! Second, I used 1 and 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs instead of 2.5 cups and used a whole stick of butter (Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-4768864267483003922015-10-14T18:52:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:33.620-07:00No Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter CheesecakeI made this today and just wanted to offer some input for any others that are planning on making it. It is RICH! I love peanut butter but for me and my family, 1 1/2 cups is too much peanut butter. It makes the consistency/texture very thick like you are eating peanut butter straight out of the jar. We tried it after chilling for 5 hours, so I am hoping it will be better tomorrow.Recipe >> Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-31269289956141172912015-10-14T17:51:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:33.917-07:00Snickers Peanut Butter Brownie Ice Cream CakeI made the Snickers Peanut Butter Brownie Ice Cream Cake for our Super Bowl Party but, made several changes. Since my hubby has diabetic tendencies I substitued sugar free brownie mix, sugar free cool whip and used the sugar free Smuckers Syrups. I also used almond milk and 1/3 fat cream cheese. It was STILL fantastic! No one knew I had made a lower sugar version. Next time I make it I’ll Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-75217881632206625582015-10-14T16:55:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:34.248-07:00Easter Egg Cookie Dough TrufflesI saw these amazing truffles and knew I had to try them for myself. They are WONDERFUL and I have gotten many compliments. I found out that you could also use a hand mixer for this recipe and other helpful tips:Before attempting to shape the truffles, put them in the fridge for an out or two (or about half the time in the freezer) so that they won’t stick to your hands. If you don’t even have Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-12741180735466874522015-10-11T17:13:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:34.543-07:00No-Bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispies CookiesThey may look like Rice Krispie Treats but they're not! No marshmellows ... ingredients like brown sugar and pure vanilla extract instead. Oh, and this is from Martha - come on! It's gotta be good! :P No-Bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispies CookiesIngredients: 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar &Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-78322681839230501022015-10-07T18:49:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:34.836-07:00Chocolate Dream TriflesChocolate Dream Trifles are luscious from the light mousse and chewy from the rich brownie bites. HEAVEN.Chocolate Dream TriflesIngredients:Chocolate Cake:2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups of sugar3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tsp baking soda3/4 tsp salt1 cup milk1 cup brewed coffee3/4 cup vegetable oil2 large eggsRead More >> Chocolate Dream Trifles @ Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-46335279802556957402015-10-07T16:50:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:35.130-07:00Peanut Butter Reese’s Cream Cheese Cookie BarsFrom one peanut butter lover to another, I think I got this one covered. Yummy, rich peanut butter cookie layers loaded with chunks of Reese’s peanut butter cups and a smooth cream cheese filling!!Recipe >> Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies @ thebakingchocolatess.comHanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-45725819495900456752015-10-07T03:14:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:35.424-07:00Peanut Butter Cheesecake Chocolate CakeI just made this cake today for the second time, and it was delicious! I was just wondering if anyone else had the issue of the filling squishing down after adding the top layer and ganache? Mine has done that both times and although it tastes just as good, it makes for a pretty ugly cake and doesn’t look anything like the picture. I’m going to refrigerate the cake itself next time, because this Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-51248285910624051852015-09-18T18:30:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:35.717-07:00Peanut Butter Flourless Chocolate CakeI am in the middle of making this cake (it’s in the fridge), and would just make a minor adjustment to the post on difficulty from easy to moderate or whatever the next level up from easy is. There are a lot of steps to making it all happen, and lots of time from start to finish (not all hands on obviously). Also, some non-standard equipment is needed (like the spring form pan – may be standard Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-18938336350928925442015-09-17T18:46:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:36.010-07:00Grilled Browned Butter Honey Garlic SalmonJust made and us made and enjoyed this for our supper tonight. Very easy directions to follow and love making something new with ingredients on hand! This was wonderful!! I served with my left over garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli, snow peas, carrots and onions. Just perfect after a rough day. Pinot Grigio was delightful as well. Recipe >> Grilled Browned Butter Honey GarlicHanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-50175869676766324322015-09-17T18:40:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:36.306-07:00No-Bake Avalanche CookiesNo-Bake Avalanche Cookies are a simple make-at-home copycat recipe with just 5 ingredients. Have you ever had the pleasure of enjoying the Avalanche Bark at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory? Imagine creamy peanut butter fudge speckled with Rice Krispies, fluffy marshmallows and chocolate chips. It's the ultimate treat. A creamy, fudgy, crunchy, peanut buttery treat that has the right touch of Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015173581183161760.post-39628481785331005102015-09-15T19:05:00.000-07:002018-09-23T10:01:36.601-07:00Mini Cookies and Cream CheesecakesMade these for thanksgiving and they were delicious! (I had forgotten to make the whipped cream, so they were just the little cheesecakes on their own.) The 12 mini cheese cakes were the perfect amount. As this was for Thanksgiving (with many, many pies) I was looking for several small fancy deserts to add some variety to the sweets table. Not only did these look fancy, but more Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04233718741213702532noreply@blogger.com0