CREME BRULEE

I believe . . .this is my favorite dessert in all the world. Quite true. If you can . . . paint your toe nails, boil water, brush your teeth, butter bread, read a blog, send a text, type, crack an egg, stir, pour, turn on the oven, mow your lawn, pull weeds, skip, etc…

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Ashley Larsen - This is my mother in laws favorite dessert, and also my husband and I’s. I just barely got done making this and it was a cinch! Thank you so so much for the great detail and recipe! It always sounded so intimidating. I am having my mother in law over for an early mothers day lunch and she will be thrilled to have this! Thanks so much, oh and also I made your Chicken with Homeade noodles for my ward soup cook off and I won second place! Thank you for your wonderful blog! I love it, and so does my familyApril 30, 2011 – 7:30 pm

Heather - I’m so glad you posted this recipe! This is my favorite dessert ever, and you make it look easy to make!April 29, 2011 – 10:03 pm

Shannon Carter - Mom…it look so good! You did a awesome job. I just might have to go make some after I find the Ramekins I want. Love You!April 25, 2011 – 7:50 pm

Alicia - Creme Brulee is my favorite too. This recipe really does seem awfully easy. Thank you for sharing. I’m going to save this for a special occasion I have coming up.April 25, 2011 – 7:47 pm

Sue Simpson - My family loves this too but I’ve never attempted it. Thanks for the step by step instructions and. It doesn’t seem so intimidating now!April 25, 2011 – 4:46 pm

Aimee Shugarman - That looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!April 25, 2011 – 1:09 pm

APPLE FRITTERS

If you have ever pulled up a chair and browsed this blog at all, then you already know  . . . Rhodes Rolls plays the leading role, on many posts. Well . . . a while ago, I was asked to be a guest blogger at Rhodes Rolls. Did I accept . . . heck…

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Karen - Hello, my name is Karen from http://glassofsweettea.blogspot.com/
I come to visit you via my friend Julie from the Harwards..
I have enjoyed you blog and everything looks soooooo yummy,,,
I will be back to visit again real soon..and hope you can swing by to visit me when you get a chance..
Have a blessed Easter weekend..April 22, 2011 – 2:14 pm

Jonna - Hi Leslie,
It will work, they will just be smaller. If you are going to fold your circle over, you won’t want to use as much apple mixture. Make sure that you cut your apple pieces very small, and seal the edges tightly. They are yummy!April 22, 2011 – 8:34 am

Jonna - Thank You Kathy!April 22, 2011 – 8:32 am

Leslie - I wondered could you not put as much filling in and then fold it over in a half moon shape? Or would the apples fall out?April 22, 2011 – 7:21 am

Kathy @ The Sugar Queen - I checked out your guest post on the Rhodes Bake ‘N Serve blog, and those fritters look delicious! On a side not, I read your bio, and I must say that you look MUCH too young to have four grown, married children; much less be grandmother to eight! =)April 22, 2011 – 7:14 am

Niki - Ah-ha! Finally I can give YOU a tip instead of me always reading tips from you. Try using the apple slicer THEN peeling skin from the apple slices. I find it much easier to peel the apples that way. Try it and see what you think!April 21, 2011 – 9:03 am

Lily - I LOVE apple fritters! I have never looked for a recipe (not sure why!) – thanks for sharing this!April 20, 2011 – 8:07 pm

Yvonne @ TriedandTasty.com - Yayaya!! Your post turned out fabulous! Way to go :) I’m not a huge apple fritter fan, but after looking at all of your yummy delicious photos I may just have to try this recipe out. Looks SO good!!! I’m giving away the cookbook now! Great job friend!April 20, 2011 – 12:59 pm

Kelley - Mmmmm……..apple fritters are my favorite! Can’t wait to check them out!April 20, 2011 – 10:09 am

VANILLA GLAZED RAISIN SQUARES

When I dive into one of the cherished cookbooks that grace the shelves of my kitchen, I’m always drawn to recipes that contain the word chocolate. My mind however, is always kicked back to reality by my conscience. If I have any hopes that my fruit loving husband will eat anything that comes out of…

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Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Hi Sandy,

I used chopped walnuts, but nuts are optional of course.
JonnaSeptember 19, 2012 – 7:31 am

Sandy - The recipe didn’t mention nuts but your comments said this recipe had nuts in it. What kind of nuts did you use and how much?September 19, 2012 – 6:59 am

L Fayth - Great recipe. Heading to an Xmas potluck on Saturday and was looking for a recipe without any nuts just in case of allergies. Just found my dessertDecember 22, 2011 – 1:57 pm

Jonna - Hi Susan,
Dick sounds just like Kenny! In fact about the only cookie that he really likes, is the Applesauce Cookies filled with raisins & nuts.
Go figure!April 19, 2011 – 3:13 pm

Susan Porter - Jonna, Dick is going to think he is in HEAVEN!!!! He likes chocolate, but raisens are his absolute fav!!!! Sherie S’s Raisen Filled Cookies, my Mom’s Oatmeal Raisen, that are soft and cakelike. Can’t wait to try them. Have you been to Evanston lately???April 19, 2011 – 2:28 pm

Sherry - I hate leaving nuts out of recipes for people who don’t like them, even though nuts will make it genuinely better! I love that vanilla glaze. I bet I could drink it…April 19, 2011 – 1:33 pm

Jonna - Hi Megan,
I think that they would be fabulous. Dried Cherries or apricots would also be really good.
JonnaApril 19, 2011 – 11:25 am

Megan - I am out of raisins but am wondering if crasins would work?April 19, 2011 – 11:20 am

Lynn - I would have to leave the nuts out for my non nut lover of a husband too. Seriously…what is up with that!??? ; DApril 18, 2011 – 9:33 pm

Yvonne @ TriedandTasty.com - Ooh, I can almost smell them now! It’s funny how we want to keep out husbands happy :) Great job making a recipe without chocolate – I’m with you, couldn’t live without the stuff!!!April 18, 2011 – 6:41 pm

Beth - I looove desserts like this, so comforting and delicious!April 18, 2011 – 6:23 pm

CUPCAKES ANYONE?

This week has blown by . . . literally! The wind has never stopped blowing, and it carried away Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and today.  It must be my age.  I seem to start fifteen things at one time, and walk around in a tail-spin!  I used to be able to multitask, but that too…

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jessica - Thank you for the wonderful cupcakes. My family loved them. I didn’t even get to eat one!!! But I sure heard a lot of yums!! Thanks for making my birthday a little sweeter.April 19, 2011 – 3:58 pm

Jonna - Hi Ela,
If you plan to freeze the cupcakes, freeze just the unfrosted cupcakes. Make sure you put them in a well sealed container, or wrap well. Thaw them before frosting them. Unless the cupcakes are misshapen, I wouldn’t bother crumb coating…..just frost using a decorative tip.April 17, 2011 – 2:29 pm

Ela - From the freezer, do you thaw the cake/cupcakes before frosting it? Do you crumb coat? Thanks!April 16, 2011 – 7:51 pm

Kimberly - Love your cupcakes! Love your blog. I have a compulsive disorder, when ever i see a new cupcake book, I have to buy it. hardly ever do cakes anymore, everyone seems to love cupcakes and don’t feel as guilty as eating a piece of cake. Thanks for all your inspiration! Ditto on the time flying by, same for me except when I have to go to work my other job, clock just about stops the minute I walk in the door to the office.April 15, 2011 – 9:30 pm

Teresa - Printed perfect for me, about the size of 1/2 a standard 8 1/2 x 11 paper.

I use Safari in case you need to know.April 15, 2011 – 6:08 pm

RIGATONI CHORIZO & CHICKEN AL FORNO

Did you know that Jordan Almonds are dangerous. Really good . . . but detrimental to teeth. This I know from experience. While sitting in a dentist office, awaiting my 16th appointment . . . for one little implant, I spotted this recipe after reading 25 magazines.  That was a long sentence, but so true….

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Tracy - I made this a few weeks ago and it is to live for!! Fantabulous recipe, can’t wait to make it again.May 5, 2012 – 3:13 pm

annika - I love it :)
It’s so yummy !January 21, 2012 – 8:27 am

Jonna - Hi Jessica,

I did not freeze before serving. I’m afraid I just can’t tell you what the results would be. Let us all know if you try it.
JonnaOctober 18, 2011 – 5:32 am

Jessica - Did you freeze this prior to cooking? How’d it turn out?October 17, 2011 – 9:15 pm

Julie M. - This is going on the dinner table tonight. I can’t wait to try it out!August 20, 2011 – 3:01 pm

Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 - P.S. I voted for you over at Babble!June 2, 2011 – 4:52 pm

Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 - I’ll pass on the Jordan Almonds, but will definitely give your rigatoni dish a try. It sounds fabulous!

You and I were both featured by Ali of Jam Hands in her “Ten Tasty Food Blogs You Should Be Reading”. So, so glad I came by!

Best,
Jenn/Rook No. 17June 2, 2011 – 4:51 pm

Maija-Liisa - This looks great Jonna and your handsome hubby should be grateful to eat so well every night, steak or not. :) April 27, 2011 – 12:56 pm

trista - I tried this great recipe and ruined it. as a tip follow the instructions that are in the step by step. I followed the recipe at the bottom and its not the same. also be aware of the sausage you buy. I decided not to go to the local butcher and resulted in a plastic casting that has to be removed before cooking. which mean I had ground greasy beef.April 25, 2011 – 9:38 pm

Joelle - Oh my word. I need this in my mouth right now!April 14, 2011 – 10:01 pm

Tracy - Can I just say, for how amazing it looks (and I’m sure tasted) that is a really small serving on that plate. :) 25days and counting until I’m off my diet and can make a few of these “treats”April 13, 2011 – 9:06 pm

JoAnn Nef - Jonna, even when I don’t feel like cooking, I love to check out your blog — because your darling, cutie-patootie personality always shines through! And… I am usually inspired to cook after. Yea! (My family thanks you – again.)April 12, 2011 – 12:30 pm

Diana B - This looks amazing..and with with sausage it will be liked by the men in our house too!!! I can’t wait to get to the store and get the sausage to try this!!!! Thank you again for another amazingly easy recipe to make family dinners more enjoyable!!!April 11, 2011 – 1:59 pm

Jordan - Oh my goodness! This looks outstanding and I’m pretty sure I would love it. Just out of curiosity, Jonna how far/long do you run after eating something like this? I will have to make this very soon!April 9, 2011 – 10:42 am

Breenah - That looks ridiculously delicious and I think I could polish some off even though I just got done eating. This will definitely be bookmarked.April 8, 2011 – 5:42 pm

Christina - Wow, that looks SO good. I love me some cheesy, creamy pasta any time of day.April 8, 2011 – 4:52 pm

Valerie - Yum! I think I gained 10 lbs. just looking at the pictures.
I better not let my boys see this…they’ll want me to make it right now!!!April 8, 2011 – 3:54 pm

Yvonne @ TriedandTasty.com - Um, yes please! I have leftover cream from the four-cheese potatoes I made (you should check them out) and I wasn’t sure what I should do with it. Now I know: this recipe! Don’t you hate when recipes say things like “one box” of stuff! So vague! This looks delicious, thanks for sharing!April 8, 2011 – 3:48 pm

PEEP SHOW!

Peep. peep peep. Peep. It’s spring people . . . Why is it snowing today? Can’t you see I’m a bit busy here! O.k. then . . . I’ll adapt! If flowers aren’t blooming & eggs aren’t being layed where you live . . . build your own! This is something the little ones can…

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Edible Easter Crafts Round Up » - [...] Peep Pops @ Simply Designing 14: Peep Smores @ Electric Recipes 15: Pretzel bird nest @ Get off of your butt and bake! 16: Easter Bark @ World Eats Which one do you love the most? They all look pretty yummy and [...]May 9, 2012 – 9:10 am

gina - So cute, I can’t wait to make these!March 24, 2012 – 8:38 pm

Jonna - Hi Tanya,
Peeps are Marshmallow chicks that come out around
Easter time! They come in all sorts of colors, and most people love them.January 25, 2012 – 8:11 am

Tanya - This may sound siully but what is a ‘peep’ and how do i make oneJanuary 24, 2012 – 3:01 pm

Justine - They turned out beautiful….everyone loved them….Thanks.April 23, 2011 – 10:46 am

Amber - I’m doing this with my kids today and my mom did it for her school class! So cute, thanks for sharing all your fun ideas!

p.s. I LOOOVED those cupcakes you made for Chant for my shower…thanks so much!! you are very talented.April 22, 2011 – 3:41 pm

kathy olkowski - We had a “peep show” in my Kindergarten classes last week – what a gigantic hit with my students! There were 3 other teachers that had to make them with their students, too. thank you! Love what you share with us…April 18, 2011 – 6:35 pm

Patty H. - Both of your ideas are wonderful for Easter! I’m thinking about using a small bunny cookie cutter for the Rice Krispie treats.April 12, 2011 – 4:11 am

Lokness - Amazing looking bird nests! Great Easter snack! I really want to make this! Thanks. :) April 11, 2011 – 10:27 am

jessica - Love this idea. It will be great to take to my family reunion picnic!!!!April 6, 2011 – 10:22 am

Jordan - So cute! I think this will have to be my baking plan for my day off on Good Friday. You’re the best!April 6, 2011 – 10:09 am

Christina - Love! Spring seems to be taking it’s sweet time, doesn’t it?April 6, 2011 – 9:20 am

Blog is the New Black - So flippin’ cute!! :) April 6, 2011 – 3:40 am

Charity - I will tell you OUR secret to amazing Rice Crispy Treats…white chocolate/vanilla chips. (maybe 1/2 bag) You put them in AFTER the rice crispies so some totally melt and others stay a little chunky. And of course real butter makes everything delish.:) Half the time my kids don’t get any because my hubby eats them all first.April 6, 2011 – 2:00 am

candace - I can’t believe i have never thought about dunking rice crispys! What a good idea!April 5, 2011 – 10:29 pm

Berta - These ARE ADORABLE! I’m definitely going to make them! THANKS ALWAYS for the inspiration.
(((Don’t forget about ‘that’ recipe book YOU’RE going to write)))
Luv, BertaApril 5, 2011 – 10:27 pm

Ela - So cute!!! Thank you for giving me an idea on what to make on Easter.April 5, 2011 – 10:13 pm

OH . . . BAKED BARS

Two things today. I’ve decided I need to change the name of this blog. Many of you . . . think the name is less than nice. I also have an addiction. Not anything hardcore . . . but troublesome, just the same. I’m addicted to Cookbooks. This is my latest fix. The cover photo…

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Vicky - These look awesome. I was just getting ready to make them and realized that I had a question. In the pix it looks like there is coconut on top. Your recipe mentions coconut in the crust. Am I also supposed to also put some coconut on top? I could be wrong but it really looks like there is coconut on top of the bars in the pix. Let me know…thank you so much : )

Hi Vicky,
I did add about 1/2 cup of un-toasted coconut to the top before drizzling the condensed milk over the top.
I should have noted that.

They are yummy either way,
JonnaNovember 30, 2012 – 6:48 pm

cheryl - Leave the name……I think its great!!October 2, 2012 – 10:37 am

Martha - FYI: I just printed this recipe and noticed the ingredients in the bar filling directions include walnuts and white chocolate chips and fail to mention pecans and marshmallows. I’m assuming you just substituted the 2 items? I also just re-read the intro and noticed your comment about substituting….I’ll get off my computer and bake them!February 16, 2012 – 6:22 am

Carly - I am late to the game, but I think the name is AWESOME!! I just found you from Pinterest and will DEF be back!! :) January 22, 2012 – 2:15 pm

Amie - I made these a couple months ago for a party and everyone loved them! I have seriously been craving them since!! Thank you!June 22, 2011 – 8:40 pm

Susan Porter - Don’t you dare change the name of the blog!!!!! I would have to steal it if you did. I have the very same addiction. I can’t pass by a cookbook and will soon run out of room for anymore. This recipe is calling my name right now. Thanks!!!!!May 3, 2011 – 1:37 pm

ingrid - NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Don’t change your name! Why? To pacify who? Who cares what anyone else thinks? Next you’ll change your name to Tiffany or Ashley or something!! Get off your butt & bake is Jonna who bakes fabulous yummies and gets us (me, for sure!!) off our butts and baking.
~ingridApril 22, 2011 – 11:03 am

Erin - I actually like the name, and the story that it comes from. I would keep it; its clever.

And you have beautiful, simple recipes. I am definitley coming back to this site. :) April 16, 2011 – 6:06 pm

Michelle - PLEASE don’t change your name! I love it! It’s one of the things that attracted me to your website!April 9, 2011 – 2:05 pm

ashley - i dont think you should change the name, i like it, its spunky! and if ppl dont like it its there problem! if you like it you should keep it!April 8, 2011 – 6:50 am

tnorthrup69 - I love your blog and I wouldn’t change a thing!April 7, 2011 – 3:11 pm

Melissa S. - Nope, I wouldn’t change it either. It’s a great name. Don’t do it!April 6, 2011 – 7:10 pm

Mrs. Cliff - Sorry, the name needs to stay. It’s totally hilarious. Besides when a blog rocks with awesome recipes you can have an eye-brow-raising name….are you thinking of the name change because of some TV programming on Sat and Sun this passed weekend?? (Broadcast out of SLC?) That’s even funnier. BE YOURSELF! Don’t change it.April 6, 2011 – 6:06 pm

Carrie - I vote for keeping the name and the SASS that goes with it, I absolutely love it!

“KEEP IT” = 60 “KICK IT” = 0

Keep doing what you do girlie, you got it going on!April 6, 2011 – 12:46 pm

Joelle - Don’t change your name!! It is perfect!April 5, 2011 – 3:52 pm

rozalynn rowbury - I LOVE this blog. You seriously are so inspirational and make me want to cook! My sister and I just started a new blog and want to throw in a few recipes here and there.. if you have any great tips on making such a great blog we’d love to hear it! check us out
trulie-scrumptious.blogspot.com THANKSApril 5, 2011 – 3:20 pm

Kelsey - Those look super tasty!April 5, 2011 – 11:57 am

LaurelK - I LOVE THE NAME! I mean come on, it gets me off my butt and I bake!
LOVE THE NAME, oh and those mini monkey breads, TO DIE FOR!
Now, I’m off to order that cookbook, yes I to have a cookbook addiction, but I use them, not just look at them. So I figure if that’s my worst addiction, not bad (but in truth, its not my worse, purses are). Just need to hit the stairs a bit more.April 5, 2011 – 10:08 am

Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} - oh these look so delicious! I love toasted coconut. If you are on twitter let me know, or if you have a facebook page.April 5, 2011 – 9:55 am

Jess - Ahhh! Don’t change the name – I LOVE it :) April 5, 2011 – 8:41 am

amy - Love your site!! Don’t change the name!!April 4, 2011 – 4:23 pm

Jordan - Ok, I am still pretty sure this is an April Fool’s joke, but just in case you are thinking of changing the name for real (which you shouldn’t!)you could call the blog Jonna’s magical cooking corner. I too have an addiction to cook books and this looks like a great one!April 4, 2011 – 2:28 pm

Shirley - Hi Jonna,
Don’t change the name of your blog…I love it (I look at it every day) and the story behind it!!! And, everyone has a butt so they need to just chill!April 4, 2011 – 1:57 pm

Kim - Love your blog’s name…don’t change it…I love the story you shared about your brothers. It’s perfect, and if people have a problem with it, they can just deal!April 4, 2011 – 11:22 am

Jenny - Don’t change the name of your blog! That’s what first intrigued me about your blog was your title. I think its clever and distinguishes you from the other cooking blogs.April 4, 2011 – 10:57 am

Cynthia - Please don’t change the name of your blog. I love the story you shared about your brothers! I just found your blog while searching for recipes for my party. Last weekend I made your white cupcakes and filled them with lemon curd, so yummy. They got rave reviews from everyone at my party. I gave the credit to you and your blog.April 4, 2011 – 10:15 am

John - I love your blog and I do love the title. If you wanted to soften it a little maybe try something like Just Bake!. Same idea but a little more delicate.April 3, 2011 – 7:51 pm

Sharon - I love love love your blog. Keep the name, it is great and not offensive. I to have a cookbook obsession.April 3, 2011 – 6:51 pm

Christina - I love magic bars, full of deliciousness. I don’t know if you should change the name of your blog…I don’t see anything offensive about it!April 3, 2011 – 1:21 pm

mkll - Your blog is Amazing! KEEP the name it makes your blog fun with a little sass and spunk… If people don’t like the name..hmm what should they do.. don’t visit the blog.. Jonna you are who you are and although it is nice to get commentary from people who visit. the name of your blog shouts for people to come and check it out. And sometimes i feel like i need to get off my butt and bake because baking can be a challenge! At least it isn’t “get you A** of the couch and bake” now i would be offended by that.
COME on bloggers all in good fun! you don’t like the name.. don’t come here.. you will be missing amazing recipes though!
<3 MeApril 3, 2011 – 1:20 pm

Jonna - Jynni,

YES!April 3, 2011 – 9:54 am

Abbie McClaskey - I adore this blog… I live by this blog… if it wasnt for this blog my family would starve! You are wonderful to do this blog and treat us to your recipies, experience and humor! I always thought the name was sassy and I love it! If someone doesnt like the name give them this advise: Add the blog to your “favorites” and check back every day or two…. in a week you will have fallen so in love with this blog you wont care what it is called!!April 3, 2011 – 9:28 am

Jynni - Question do you put the marshmellows in when you put the choc chips in???April 2, 2011 – 9:33 pm

Lara - Don’t change the name of your blog! I love it!April 2, 2011 – 7:57 pm

Leslie - It was the name of your blog that intrigued me to subscribe to your blog to begin with. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!!

Speaking of cookbooks…check out “Flour” by Joanne Chang. Mmm!! Mmm! Good!!April 2, 2011 – 3:57 pm

Terlyn - Dear Jonna,
I LOVE you blog and have made many of your wonderful recipes. Your pictures are also amazing.
I don’t know if this is an April Fools joke or not, but I have had times when I shared the name of your blog and I felt awkward and embarassed to say the name(such as in a womens meeting of area Stake Presidents wifes) I would love it if you would change the name.
Best,
TerlynApril 2, 2011 – 3:38 pm

Carroll - DON”T change the name of your blog. It’s unique and eye-catching. Ignore the people who don’t like it – after all, it’s YOUR blog and you should call it whatever YOU want. :) April 2, 2011 – 1:35 pm

Janelle - Bake Your Butt Off!April 2, 2011 – 12:40 pm

Jill - I LOVE the name of your blog! Please don’t change it! I love the reaction it gets from people, and it’s the only baking blog for which I remember the address. Don’t listen to all the negative, whiny people out there. They don’t have to read your blog if they’re offended. I have loved all the recipes I’ve tried. THank you for sharing!April 2, 2011 – 12:37 pm

Jill - Ditto about keeping the name. I love it! It’s easy to remember and unique. DOn’t listen to all the negative, whiny people who complain about it. It’s perfect! I have loved many of your recipes, by the way. I haven’t told you before, so thank you for sharing!April 2, 2011 – 12:28 pm

kathy olkowski - Silly girl – please do NOT change your name. The name is what caught my attention last year as I was searching for the perfect brownie, (and yes, you have the perfect brownie ever). I’ve told all my friends about this blog so don’t confuse us by changing names…we love it!April 2, 2011 – 12:16 pm

sheri A. - The name of your website is perfect. I hope you don’t change it. I love your recipes, and I appreciate the time you put into to it for our benefit.April 2, 2011 – 11:18 am

jessica - Stop! Don’t listen to the unfriendly comments. You are too well known and loved.April 2, 2011 – 9:37 am

karen - I also love the name. You will never make everyone happy, so I’m sure if you change it, there still will be people who don’t like the new name..

Anyway, How about “Bakin Buddies” or ” “Baking Buns”April 2, 2011 – 8:59 am

Kathleen - Hi Jonna, I’m new to your blog and I absolutely love it! The name drew me in:) Please don’t change it.! As for cookbooks I’m right with you. I have quite a collection myself ! I think looking at your wonderful recipes and photos just might heal me!

Kathleen J.April 2, 2011 – 7:03 am

Tracy - I love your blog name! Don’t change it for the few in numbers, they obviously still read it. And really, it makes me want to get off my butt and bake!April 2, 2011 – 6:19 am

Laurel - I second Krisi’s suggestion “Kiss My Bakin Butt”… I say you keep it the same.April 2, 2011 – 4:52 am

Ela - I love everything you bake/make, it makes me drool whenever I visit your blog. So I suggest the name DROOLICIOUS, DESSERT STATION or DESSERT GARDEN.April 1, 2011 – 11:58 pm

Kiley - I personally think “Get Off Your Butt and Bake NOW You Lazy Sack of Trash” has a pleasant ring to it. (j/k) Happy Fools Day!April 1, 2011 – 10:17 pm

Jane - I think the name of your blog is great! Don’t change a thing. I love your recipes and your pictures are delicious to look at too.April 1, 2011 – 9:47 pm

Debbie - I LOVE the name of your blog…please just leave it alone…its unique and everyone knows you by this name…its a great name for a cooking blog :) I too am addicted to cook books….I would buy yours if you had one! Enjoy your weekend~April 1, 2011 – 9:37 pm

Kristi - How about “Kiss My Bakin Butt” for those that don’t care for the name and especially for those that post “not so nice comments” ;) I love your site and you make my life easier and my family happy! Don’t change a thing.April 1, 2011 – 7:46 pm

Melanie - I find the name of your blog to be hilarious! Don’t change it! It’s fun and original. I find it hard to believe that anyone would think the title “isn’t nice”. Let’s have a little bit of humor, people!April 1, 2011 – 7:12 pm

Yvonne @ TriedandTasty.com - Ok so first of all you CAN’T change the name of your blog – you just can’t! So then I got to thinking… this is an April Fool’s isn’t? I was actually going to comment this morning and tell you I remember how horrified I was last year when you so cleverly decided you were going “Private” and I hadn’t made my comment by the 100 mark or whatever it was, I was going to be DEVASTATED if I didn’t get to continue reading your delicious posts… so I’m hoping you are up to your antics again ;) . As for the baked bars…. GIMME immediately those sound amazing and I will be making them pronto! I will let you know how they turn out!!!April 1, 2011 – 6:43 pm

Carrie - Please don’t change your name…I love it, it grabs your attention. Those bars sound amazing…I will definitely be giving them a try.April 1, 2011 – 6:26 pm

Kimberly - Love your blog name, don’t change it please!April 1, 2011 – 6:17 pm

Marsha - At the cost of losing a cookbook – Don’t Change Your Blog Name. It’s different and one you don’t forget. It shows your sense of humor!April 1, 2011 – 6:02 pm

Lisa - I love your name and it is what brought me to your blog in the first place. Your recipes are what keep me coming back. Thanks for the post. We are huge Magic Bars eater in my house. I like the addition of marshmallows.

LisaApril 1, 2011 – 5:41 pm

gigi - I like your name.
I will try this recipe as soon as I have someone to bake them for. I would eat the whole pan other wise ;(April 1, 2011 – 5:10 pm

Julie Harward - I have always loved this recipe..so good! And, don’t you dare change the name..I love it! I say be yourself, everyone else is taken..and there is no one like you! ;DApril 1, 2011 – 4:52 pm

Steph@PlainChicken - The name change has to be an April Fool’s joke!April 1, 2011 – 4:18 pm

Heather - Don’t change the name! If someone really doesn’t like it, they can peruse the many other, more boring blogs! Or at least make it more colorful… how about “Get your fanny off the couch and bake!”April 1, 2011 – 4:05 pm

Jamie - I like the name of your blog! You seriously have people who take the time to tell you that they don’t like your blog name?! There are bigger fish to fry (or cookies to bake, if you will) in the world. If you still want to change it, here are my suggestions:

-Work Those Buns! or Buns of Steel! (Just kidding, people might not like these ones either)
-Just Get Off Your Buns (or Bum) and Bake :)

Okay seriously:
-Never Enough Baking
-Calories Don’t Count (I’m a Registered Dietitian, that’s what I tell myself every time I read your blog)
-Sweets and Treats!
-Bountiful Baking
-Baking Bliss
-Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice!

Good luck with your new name!April 1, 2011 – 3:59 pm

Jordan - Jonna, I have come to the conclusion that if I bake like you, I must run like you also. How far do you run after you eat these? I LOVE these bars; they are pretty good with peanut butter chips if you don’t have butterscotch as well :) .April 1, 2011 – 3:57 pm

Stacy - Please dont change the name, it’s what sets u apart from the rest. I love saying your name and get such a great reaction when I tell someone else.

If u are gona change it anyway how about,

Bake it!
Shut up and bake!April 1, 2011 – 3:51 pm

Ginger - I love the name of your blog! If I were to change it though, I might make it: Resistance it futile or You know you want it or something of that nature because everytime I read your Blog, I can’t stop drooling!April 1, 2011 – 3:44 pm

Ruth - I too <3 the name of your blog. Makes me want to get up and go! But, if you're ready for a new name….how about:

Jonna Bakes or Pretend Chef or Go Bake! or the messy kitchen

oh, and the baked bars….yummy!April 1, 2011 – 3:43 pm

Ali - My husband doesn’t really love coconut and I’m not sure my family does either but I do so I’m going to go ahead and do it. As for the name of your blog….I’m no good at these things. I don’t really have a problem with your current name. But if you are set to change it, maybe something like, “Just Bake It”. Although that doesn’t totally describe you as many of your recipes are cooking related. Something to think about though. I’d pop on if I saw that title.

Good luck either way!April 1, 2011 – 3:32 pm

Hailey - Jonna-
I LOVE the name of your blog! I don’t think you should change it at all! It’s super cute, kinda sassy and SO true! Thanks for making me smile!
HaileyApril 1, 2011 – 3:32 pm

Shannon Carter - Mom…I wouldn’t change the name of your blog! I love it to just like Charlotte! I just might have to get off my butt and go make some magic bars cuz they look so good. Luv You!April 1, 2011 – 3:09 pm

Elena - I am not so in love with coconut, but the crust looks delicicous so tomorrow, Saturday morning, I’ll prepare it.April 1, 2011 – 3:07 pm

Jonna - Hey Charlotte,
You could leave the coconut out if you like. They would still be scrumptious!April 1, 2011 – 2:56 pm

Charlotte - Those bars look amazing and I don’t even like coconut! BTW, I love the name of your blog! It says exactly what I need to do. hahaApril 1, 2011 – 2:54 pm

PUFF PASTRY RASBERRY SWIRLS & Cookbook winner

It’s time. Time to show you how to make this flaky, sugary, Raspberry Puff Pastry Treat, and Time to announce the winner of this fabulous new Rhodes Bake N Serv Cookbook. I appreciate all of you who left comments on the Drizzled Mini Monkey Bread Post. HEATHER MCLESKEY of The Mcleskey’s is our winner. You…

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ingrid - I’m not sure if I’m too late but I’ll hop over and vote for ya!!!
~ingrid

ps, my raspberry lovin’ mom has gone gaga for your raspberry swirls and I’m gonna make them for her tomorrow! Thanks, I’ll get major brownie points over my brothers for making them!! :) April 1, 2011 – 7:37 pm

Yvonne @ TriedandTasty.com - Congrats to Heather! This looks delicious. I’ve had puff pastry in my freezer just itching to get out and be used. I just haven’t settled on what I want to do just yet :) You know what I was thinking, do you think you could add a cream cheese filling under the raspberry and make a danish? That would be yummy too!!! I’m heading over to vote again now!March 30, 2011 – 10:24 pm

Chris's Gourmet Fashion - These look simply mouth watering. Lovely step by step photos.March 29, 2011 – 5:50 pm

Jonna - Hi Niki,
They are so delicious while they are warm, but I had no problem eating one this morning!
Thanks for voting,
JonnaMarch 29, 2011 – 10:01 am

Niki - These look great. Should they be served warm or cold or either?

Going to vote now.March 29, 2011 – 9:57 am

Medeja - So beautiful and dont seem that difficult :) thanks for this recipeMarch 29, 2011 – 4:49 am

what katie's baking - found your blog from stumbleupon!
it’s awesome!! your photography is seriously making me drool.March 28, 2011 – 11:41 pm

danielle wilson - I think you should consider a cookbook to have available on your site….just a thought…I think it would do well.March 28, 2011 – 8:41 pm

Alaina - I just want to let you know how much I enjoy your site. I have used several of your recipes but I have to tell you that I have never been able to bake bread or have it ever turn out. I tried your crescent roll (Lion House one) twice and it turned out. It’s a miracle. Thank you for taking the time to share your talents with others. People like me very much appreciate it and I know my family does too because they are getting to try some fun and different things. Just tried your fried rice and it was yummy too and what I love the best is, they are easy and fast. so keep up the good work. Thanks again, AlainaMarch 28, 2011 – 8:15 pm

Heather - Wow! I can’t believe I won. I’m so excited to get the cookbook and try some fun recipes! Love this blog!
Thanks!March 28, 2011 – 7:28 pm

DRIZZLED MINI MONKEY BREAD

Today . . . I beg for votes. I announce a GIVE-AWAY! *giveaway has now ended I give you a delicious recipe. This is a recipe I’ve shared before, but my kitchen welcomed them again. I took pictures . . . then I ate 2 of them.  I had to run on the treadmill twice…

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Sandy Spencer - I am very new to your blog– just 2 days now. I can’t stop looking at all the recipes with such great pictures. Easter breakfast at church will be having a taste of your monkey bites or more! I want to get started now! Also, those cute bird nests with pretzel sticks should be a hit at the 1st grade spring break party this week. That,s how I found you–looking for something special for the party. Thanks a bunch!March 22, 2013 – 10:47 am

Carrie McDaniel - The italian waffles are amazing! My family loves them and they are so quick and easy.February 20, 2012 – 7:56 pm

Michelle - I love love the pretzel bites. I love to get them at the mall in the pretzel stands but once I tried this recipe there is no need to waste my money at the mall any more. My kids, husband and I all enjoy this snack. Thanks so much!!!

P.S. I love your blog your great at what you do and thanks for the awesome recipes and pics.April 17, 2011 – 12:40 pm

Mitzi - I absolutely LOVE your blog and your recipes, your pics are beautiful of the food that you create! Our favorite so far are the little ritz cracker, marshmallow, peanut butter thingys……..Love them!! So quick and easy!!March 31, 2011 – 8:02 am

April - My daughter made your Mini Monkey Bread recipe for a bridal shower she hosted recently with the other bridesmaids. They were the first to go. Many asked for your recipe and we wrote them up and made lots of referrals to your website. Well done and thanks for making the party such a success!!March 28, 2011 – 12:04 pm

Puppydogs - Oh these look wonderful! I love cinnamon!
thanks for the recipe!March 27, 2011 – 6:57 am

Debbie - I LOVE ALL your recipes BUT my all time favorite this week anyway…is the one you titled “My favorite Pasta” AND we also loved the Oreo cupcakes…SOOOO good! Thanks for sharing your cooking talent with all of us! I am a better cook thanks to you! I have not tried Rhodes frozen bread dough but will be making this recipe very soon!March 26, 2011 – 11:08 pm

Anna - Love your blog! Check often for inspiration on menu planning.March 26, 2011 – 9:49 pm

Emily - I found your site a couple of days ago, and LOVE IT. I keep finding new things I want to try. These Baby Monkey Bread are on the top of my list! I’m making them tomorrow. :) March 26, 2011 – 7:06 pm

Joni - I love Rhodes gooey rolls recipe ….. And I love your BBQ chicken sandwiches recipe. Well, I love your whole blog :) .March 26, 2011 – 3:01 pm

Kim High - I like to make pretzel bites for my kiddos after school. They love them. I also love just plain old rolls – hot with butter!March 26, 2011 – 2:10 pm

Amber - I love the Mini Monkey Bread recipe…so do my two boys ages 12 and 9. The first time I made them, they were gone in about 15 minutes. I had to make another batch (but doubled it). Thankfully, they lasted for about an hour! Love your site and will definitely be voting for you. Thank you for being a part of our families.March 26, 2011 – 1:31 pm

Juline - My grand-ma used to always make orange knots/ monkeybread when our family would come and visit. She would make homemade dough but I just don’t have time for that these days being a busy momma. I love that the Rhodes rolls are a fast way to get a yummy sweet treat without too much work. Jonna you rock! You are my go to blog for everything. :) March 26, 2011 – 1:24 pm

Jamie - I tried an orange roll recipe on your blog once and loved them!March 26, 2011 – 1:12 pm

Bonnie - There’s so much to do with Rhodes rolls, but I do love the Parmesan rolls.March 26, 2011 – 7:30 am

Rachel - Monkey Bread! Love that stuff!March 25, 2011 – 11:24 pm

Amy - I will try the mini monkey bread soon.. i check your site daily to see what exciting recipes you have posted.March 25, 2011 – 9:31 pm

Megan Zolman - This mini monkey bread recipe is my favorite- it is the bomb!! Love them!March 25, 2011 – 8:35 pm

Tami Ottley - Nom. Nom. Nom. To all of the above!March 25, 2011 – 6:24 pm

Jenn@eatcakefordinner - Congrats on being nominated! Mini Monkey Bread all the way – delicious and very creative!March 25, 2011 – 4:04 pm

Kim Candland - Loved your fried ham and rice recipe from a few weeks ago.March 25, 2011 – 1:53 pm

aubri - Hands down the MONKEY BREAD!!! I really love your blog. It gives me the courage to try things I would never dream of making.March 25, 2011 – 11:46 am

Marci - My kids love the recipes! Especially the pretzel bites!March 25, 2011 – 10:55 am

Camila - I love your banana bread recipes!!!!March 25, 2011 – 10:15 am

Carol - I love the Spinach Twist from their first cookbook…it’s SO darned good.

Now I need to make some of those sweet little Monkey Breads.

Off to vote for your blog…….Thanks for all the wonderful recipes and ideas you share. You’re the best….March 25, 2011 – 9:54 am

Niki - Some time ago, I saw a Rhodes recipe in a magazine. It was some sort of pull apart sweet bread concoction. It looked good, but I didn’t pull it because Rhodes bread was not available in our area…at that time. It has since been introduced here and I would love to try it that recipe!March 25, 2011 – 9:51 am

Camille - My favorite recipe is one my Mom made every Christmas, for as long as I can remember. It is a Cinnimon/Sugar Christmas Tree. It is so much fun to make and eat. The branches are twisted, dripping with icing, and decorated with green and red cherries. I still make this every Christmas for my girls, they look forward to eating it after opening presents just like I did.March 25, 2011 – 9:23 am

Lesley - I LOVE the pretzel bites! :) So yummy!March 25, 2011 – 9:03 am

Jenny - Looks delicious! I love the monkey bread and the parmesan knots!March 25, 2011 – 7:25 am

Halee Hagedorn - I have an orange rolls recipe that I love that is made with Rhodes Rolls. So good!March 24, 2011 – 10:53 pm

HELENNA - I would have to say my favorite rhodes recipe at this time is Monkey Bread, I want to try the Orange Knots so it could soon be replaced…..March 24, 2011 – 10:33 pm

Kayla Heap - Your parmesan twist using the rhodes rolls are my favorite! They go great with every meal, and are to die for!March 24, 2011 – 10:21 pm

Susan Porter - Jonna I can’t wait to try this yummy recipie. My mouth is watering. I have the 98 edition of Rhode’s “Fun Ideas”. I loving being able to make up easy breadsticks and soup bowls. I make my own rolls and sweetbreads, but love having the Rhodes on hand, if I need to whip up something quick. Looking forward to checking out the new book and ideas.

Aboslutely love your blog, you talented woman. You really should concider publishing. If you have seen Pioneer Woman’s Book, yours would be equally as good. And I love the way she has written hers and she started as a blog!!!!! Go for it!!!!March 24, 2011 – 7:55 pm

Kelly - I love making stromboli with my Rhodes! Love it!March 24, 2011 – 7:55 pm

Therese - I love to use Rhodes to make garlic bread sticks. I could eat them all by myself and all by themselves. Sometimes I just want a snack and Rhodes is easy and convenient, oh, and tasty too! Can’t wait to try your recipes! They look absolutely yummy!March 24, 2011 – 6:38 pm

Patty H. - I’ve always loved the Rhodes Roll (and bread) just as they are – - fresh and warm from the oven with lots of butter, but now that you’ve shared this wonderful monkey bread recipe, I’ll have to try it out.

I’m off to vote………..good luck!March 24, 2011 – 6:13 pm

Brooke - My favs are breadsticks and sticky buns! I also love Rhodes whole wheat bread!March 24, 2011 – 5:31 pm

Michelle Purser - I have never had a recipe that I have tried with rhodes dough not be the best!!! I love to make scones with it, I love the monkey bread mini bites, I love to make french bread, and bread sticks, and of course, the orange knots…the conveniance of rhodes dough is the greatest. yum, yum!!!!! MichelleMarch 24, 2011 – 4:35 pm

Lilly - To bad we don’t have Rhodes rolls in Holland. If we had I would try your monkey bread receipe. They look similar to our
“Zeeuwse Bollen”. Maybe next time you can give the monkeys a das of coke insted of using corn syrup. It will make them moist and sticky!March 24, 2011 – 4:18 pm

Lilly - I wish we had Rhodes rolls in Holland. I would try to make all your recipes starting with the monkey bread!
Maybe next time you can give the monkeys a dash of coke (instead of the corn syrup) before you bake them. It will make them moist and sticky.March 24, 2011 – 4:13 pm

Jennifer - I love me some monkey bread!March 24, 2011 – 3:23 pm

Ginger - I LOVE using Rhodes frozen dough! Especially for scones or cinnamon anything!March 24, 2011 – 3:14 pm

Nashina Jagielski - Oh that’s great! This is definatley the best recipe blog! You got my vote!!March 24, 2011 – 2:24 pm

ChristaLaree - Anything with bread dough is awesome in my book, especially when you add cinnamon and sugar :-) March 24, 2011 – 1:46 pm

Kim - Monkey Bread is a favorite Sunday breakfast around here…can’t wait to try these! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your recipes!March 24, 2011 – 1:23 pm

Nancy Monk - Can’t wait to try the monkey bread. Thanks! I love this website. I use it all the time. I love your ideas. Just waiting for a reason to cook something sweet.March 24, 2011 – 1:01 pm

Julie Bigler - I love the orange and lemon knots and twistsMarch 24, 2011 – 12:46 pm

Laura Smith - I love the pretzel bites dipped in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with icing. So delicious and so easy! Thank you!March 24, 2011 – 12:35 pm

Jenny - I love using Rhodes Rolls to make scrumptious garlic breadsticks for dipping in soup!March 24, 2011 – 12:25 pm

sheri A. - Monkey Bread!!!March 24, 2011 – 11:43 am

Wendy - I love the parmesan bread knots!March 24, 2011 – 11:35 am

Sharon - These look so delicious. My whole family loves monkey bread, so I am sure these will be a hit with all of them. I may need to hide them so I can get a taste. My seventeen and eighteen year old sons consume a lot of food!March 24, 2011 – 11:19 am

Melissa - I just LOVE your blog! My fav Rhodes recipe is the lemon twist! The are delicious and pretty simple to make! Thanks for all the great recipes!!March 24, 2011 – 9:50 am

Cecily - I have used so many of your recipes, and I use Rhodes frozen dough at least once a week. My favorite recipe of yours so far is the Chicken Broccoli Supreme.March 24, 2011 – 9:16 am

Jana C - My grandma used to make “sticky buns” when we would spend the night.(the rolls rise overnight covered in butterscotch pudding,butter, and other stuff in bundt pan) Those are like heaven for me.March 24, 2011 – 8:49 am

Vicki - I have only ever tried the Rhodes cinnamon rolls – would love to make my own from their bread dough!March 24, 2011 – 8:15 am

Vicki - the only Rhodes I have tried is the cinnamon rolls – absolutely delicious! would love to try the bread!!March 24, 2011 – 8:14 am

Ashley Rom - My favorite recipe is their Parmesan bread knots. they are superb!March 24, 2011 – 7:04 am

Kristie - I L-O-V-E Rhodes Rolls, my favorite recipes are the above mini monkey breads, I am aslo going to try the waffles you made with the Rhodes Rolls sooon!March 24, 2011 – 6:57 am

jackie - the Catherine Hepburn Brownies are not only a favorite of mine, but I served them at a luncheon at work for some out of town guests and they were a huge hit!March 24, 2011 – 6:47 am

Aimee Shugarman - I buy the 3pack of Rhodes Whole Wheat bread. We use that for Communion at our church every week! It tastes just as good as homemade!March 24, 2011 – 5:30 am

SSP - I love using Rhodes Dough to make bread bowls for soup! Quick and easy!March 23, 2011 – 10:44 pm

Melanie - Love, love, love your recipes. Thanks for the help with my daughters farewell celebration. It was a huge success. Everyone loved the food. OF COURSE I will vote for your blog…..and BTW my favorite Rhodes recipe is your EASY BUTTERY BREADSTICKS!March 23, 2011 – 9:50 pm

kim - Yummy………….Monkey Bread………doesn’t get better than this!March 23, 2011 – 9:44 pm

Erika Bunker - Your monkey bread or Lemon Pecan Twists!!! Everything on your blog is delicious!!!!!!March 23, 2011 – 8:58 pm

KC - Jonna your website is amazing along with all your wonderful recipes. I voted for you tonight and I think the next vote we need to cast is for you to publish a cookbook. I know you would sell a ton of them. Your pictures are amazing and are so helpful so we know exactly what things are supposed to look like. I am sure that it is very time consuming to do what you do and me and my family really appreciate it. Thank you! That is so exciting about you getting to do what you do best for Rhodes! Congratulations! As for my favorite, it has to be all the different ways that you can take an ordinary ball of dough and cut it, roll it, and make it look like you slaved all day making fancy rolls.March 23, 2011 – 8:54 pm

kati - I love your site and my fav. is the BBQ ribs. They are delicious! And I voted:)March 23, 2011 – 8:29 pm

kathy olkowski - I love anything ORANGE and especially your orange knots – oh so yummy! And I love your blog!March 23, 2011 – 8:13 pm

Amy - Monkey bread made with Rhodes rolls has been a family favorite for years. I can’t wait to try this mini-monkey bread recipe!March 23, 2011 – 8:08 pm

Cara Sullenger - I love the rhodes orange rolls probably the best, but monkey bread is up there!

Would love to win this giveaway!March 23, 2011 – 7:24 pm

Marsha - I’m totally going for the Money Bread Muffins. I make these in a bundt pan, frequently, and I’m never disappointed. Oh, I also voted for you…good luck!March 23, 2011 – 6:50 pm

Laci Jamison - I have only used it to make monkey bread. Some of those other recipes sound wonderful. Thanks for this miniture version.March 23, 2011 – 6:45 pm

Jordan - I love Rhodes rolls! My favorite would probably be the pretzels, but I like to use them for pizza and mini pizzas too. Thanks so much for this recipie, Jonna!March 23, 2011 – 6:10 pm

Amy - Voted for you! Love all the recipes you post! Our fave Rhodes is your Italian Waffles! LOVE THEM!March 23, 2011 – 5:57 pm

Ashley - Voted! I made these mini monkey breads when you posted them the last time and I love love love them!! Although I would have to say my other favorite Rhondes Rolls recipe would be your Italian waffles! My husband asks for them all the time : )March 23, 2011 – 5:38 pm

Natalie Bogren - Just made your favorite pasta dish for St. Patricks…(the asparagus is green.) It was soooo yummy. Everything I have made from you site is a hit.March 23, 2011 – 5:27 pm

jessica - You are just the best. How lucky am I to have you as a friend.March 23, 2011 – 5:08 pm

Meredith - I LOVE Rhodes rolls and honestly have tried about all your recipes for them and they never last more then a day at our house! I’m so excited for this giveaway :)
and…I voted for you. You deserve itMarch 23, 2011 – 4:34 pm

Maleah - I love Rhodes rolls! They are so good, I swear we have them just about every Sunday. I also really like to use them for scones. I hope you win the contest!March 23, 2011 – 3:54 pm

LaurelB - I guess I’m going to have to make those, I was nearly licking my monitor. Sad.March 23, 2011 – 3:30 pm

Teresa - I love your Monkey Bread! But I have to say that after seeing macarons EVERYWHERE, it was your posts that made me finally try them, and I’m now addicted. Thanks!March 23, 2011 – 3:01 pm

Lacy H - Oh I love your pork spare ribs that you cook in your own BBQ sauce for 3 hours….WE LOVE THESE! Thanks LacyMarch 23, 2011 – 2:14 pm

Janet Mumford - I have two favorites!! Pretzel bites because and the monkey bread. I first tried monkey bread at our fair and loved them. Glad I found your recipe to replicate!!March 23, 2011 – 2:12 pm

Nan - Hi,
I love these and the orange rolls, they are the best!March 23, 2011 – 2:11 pm

Debbie Nixon - I am not sure how I stumbled on your website, but the crazy thing is, when I connected finally, it appears that I had the privlege of working with your mom at North Ele. for many years until she retired. Plus my husband’s best friend is your brother. Funny how the world is intertwined! I am addicted to your blog. My daughter passed of a 10 hour value project for YW making a cookbook for herself with your posts. Now that is a good blog for a girl to want to do a value project unprompted by her parent! I never anticipated commenting ever, because you are like a celerity, but I wanted to let you know that I voted and Monkey Bread is our favorite. You should be recognized for your efforts and talents.March 23, 2011 – 1:52 pm

Megan - I love it all!!! It is hard to think of something else I love when you start with pictures of Monkey Bread, if I had a different favorite it is gone now!!! Love this site!!!!March 23, 2011 – 1:40 pm

Mindy - I haven’t tried many of the Rhoades Roll recipes you have posted, but the Italian waffles were a huge hit with the family!March 23, 2011 – 1:07 pm

Justine Arons - I already voted for you before reading this post. I was happy to see you listed. No worries I already know you are the BOMB!March 23, 2011 – 1:00 pm

Colyn - Butterflake orange rolls!! Butter, sugar, citrus and bread. You can’t beat that!March 23, 2011 – 12:41 pm

Audrey F. - Voted! I love your photos, they are so enticing!March 23, 2011 – 12:14 pm

Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking - I think I’d have to say that THIS is my favorite recipe, Jonna! What a fun and delicious treat. I’ve been wanting to make monkey bread for ages but the big loaf just seemed too heavy… I love your idea of making them mini! Thanks for sharing this recipe and your awesome giveaway. :) March 23, 2011 – 12:04 pm

Christine - We love the lemon twists! :) instead of the lemon though I just put in the cinnamon and sugar, and raisins and walnuts in both layers. Still yummy! :) March 23, 2011 – 11:06 am

Ali - I used Rhodes Rolls for the first time last Saturday night when I made your recipe for the Parmesan Knots. They were a hit for both my family and the Missionaries we fed that night.

I’d love the cookbook to try some new ways to use them. Still getting down the de-thaw and rising times with the actual recipe timetable. I’m going to try this Monkey Bread tonight and make breakfast for dinner.March 23, 2011 – 10:24 am

SuzQ - The orange knots look amazing.March 23, 2011 – 10:12 am

jody - Your recipes are amazing! You are one really talented lady! You’re beautiful on the inside and out! I know this from being bffs with your sis! Congrats on all your success! I love to cook with rhoades rolls your sister shared the monkeybread recipe with me about twelve years ago and we have a family tradition to have them on Christmas morning! You have made everyone in my family smile for years on Christmas morning with this recipe! Thanks for sharing your recipes, love for cooking, time and most of all hard work!March 23, 2011 – 9:54 am

Heather - I can’t remember how I came across your blog, but I love it. I love having recipes with detailed instructions and great pictures! My favorite Rhodes dough recipe of yours is the Pretzel Bites. They were fun to make and really yummy! And my favorite non-Rhodes recipe is the Cheesy Crispy Potatoes with Chicken and Bacon. That one was a big hit with the family!March 23, 2011 – 9:47 am

Adrienne - I love rhodes. I usually keep them around to make navajo tacos on a busy day. This cookbook looks great!March 23, 2011 – 9:23 am

Brandi - I want to win!!! My favorite right now is the parmesan knots! THANKS for all you share, and do mom! Your the best. CONGRATULATIONS on all your accomplishments on this blog. I think it is just wonderful. I voted for you this morning, and your number has changed again! i will try and do a post to have others vote for you as well. I don’t get a lot of visitors on my blog, but even a few will help.March 23, 2011 – 9:17 am

Jessi - What recipe of yours does not look awesome? not one, but one of the recipes I’ve made for some of my YW and they love, as do I, was the marshmallow cups with cinnamon and puff pastry. so good! I also love the rhodes rolls orange rolls. I love Rhodes rolls they are so good, taste homemade and make baking so easy! Love your site! thanks for sharing so many of your great recipes!March 23, 2011 – 8:57 am

Brigette - I love your blog! I especially love that you take simple ideas and make them extraordinary! Thanks for sharing your love of cooking, baking and photography with us! Your recipes are so wonderful!!!March 23, 2011 – 8:54 am

brooke Vanausdal - These look fabulous! I could really use that cook book been married for 8 years and just starting to cook. I tried your Ham fried rice the other day and I am still drooling over it.March 23, 2011 – 8:51 am

Diana B - Ok, I have always wanted to try the Parmesean Knots recipe but could never find Rhodes Rolls out here in CA…then our local WalMart got a grocery section and guess what they carry?? THAT’S RIGHT!!! I would LOVE that cookbook so I could have an excuse to buy the rolls and try the recipes!!!!March 23, 2011 – 8:17 am

Melanie Bitters - THANKS for the AWESOME RECIPE today! It works well for my Activity Days today with the 11 year Olds:) So today that is my favorite recipe… For your recipes I would have a hard time choosing… I love your blog!! I did the Mexican one this last week and got a 10 out of 10 from my family:)March 23, 2011 – 8:10 am

Betty Mach - THE LEMON PECAN TWISTS ARE MY FAVORITE, THEY ARE SO PERFECT FOR A LIGHT BREAKFAST, YUMMY!March 23, 2011 – 7:46 am

Valerie - Mmmm! Your photos make this recipe *way* too tempting! Since I love monkey bread, I’d have to vote this mini monkey bread recipe as my favorite!March 23, 2011 – 7:37 am

Stacy - What a great idea for unexpected dinner guests, I will keep these ingredients handy!March 23, 2011 – 7:06 am

colleen - I love to make calzones using Rhodes frozen dough. They come out so good. P.s. I canot wait to try these monkey rolls. YUMMMarch 23, 2011 – 6:45 am

Stacie Couch - I have both the orange knots and the parmesan knots on my “must make” list. I love Rhoades rolls just as plain rolls too! They are a Sunday dinner staple at my house.March 23, 2011 – 6:33 am

Sarilyn - Dad’s Caramel Rolls. Yum!March 23, 2011 – 6:02 am

Pam - These look wonderful!! I voted for you too!March 23, 2011 – 5:49 am

michele gilmore - I keep forgeting to buy these at the market-but now with the monkey bread calling my name-I will be making these soon!March 23, 2011 – 4:56 am

Tabby - The Mini Monkey Bread is awesome!! Monkey bread is the best and in small portions it is amazing.March 23, 2011 – 4:34 am

Jennie Smith - I have never tried any of them, but they all look delicious!March 23, 2011 – 4:23 am

Chantri Keele - oh mom those look so YUMMY!! I want to pull one of those apart and pop it in my mouth!! AND I could use a good cookbook!!March 23, 2011 – 1:32 am

Kim - My favorite is really similar to monkey bread but it’s called gorilla bread! It has cream cheese in it…mmmmmmmMarch 22, 2011 – 11:41 pm

Brittany Luthy - I voted for you. ( You are actually number 124 not 122) In case you want to fix your post. :) I LOVE your blog.. and who could only pick one thing to vote for?? But I would have to say that monkey bread is always a favorite. We love it at Christmas time! Best of luck with your votes!March 22, 2011 – 11:38 pm

Nicole Cassity - I would love to win. I think rhodes rolls are amazing, but I haven’t really made a lot with them, except for rolls, so my favorite of your recipes are the cherry blossoms. Those were so delicious!March 22, 2011 – 11:08 pm

Yvonne @ TriedandTasty.com - Well, I don’t need an entry into the giveaway ;) but I would like to say – I’m SO glad you were nominated – I think you are simply fabulous and you deserve to WIN! I will vote for you just as soon as my little fingers finish commenting! I love your step by step photos, I just finished my first step by step recipe and I have got to give you MAJOY props, that is a LOT of work – I appreciate all the work you but into your site :) March 22, 2011 – 11:04 pm

NaDell - You were listed as 124 just now when I voted for you. =)
I like the lemon twists.
nadscrow@yahoo.comMarch 22, 2011 – 11:03 pm

Lynn - P.S. You are listed as #124. Not #122. ; D Just sayin’. Don’t want the votes to be going elsewhere. HA ha.March 22, 2011 – 10:58 pm

Lynn - I share your parmasan knots recipe with so many. Yum!!!!!

And I am voting for you! Hands down. My favorite. ; D Thanks!March 22, 2011 – 10:52 pm

Margaret - I voted for you, but I think you are #124 now. Number 122 is Joy of Kosher. Not sure if that’s a good typo to have.

Thanks for hosting this giveaway! :) March 22, 2011 – 10:51 pm

erin - Anything with cinnamon and frosting is my vote!! I make some sort of cinnamon roll goodness twice a year, and it’s coming up next weekend.March 22, 2011 – 10:35 pm

Lisa - I love your chicken soup with homemade noodles.March 22, 2011 – 10:30 pm

Katie - I love your Pretzel Bites! Course I like all of the food you post on here!March 22, 2011 – 10:01 pm

Valerie - I will absolutely vote for you!!! So awesome that you were nominated.

My favorite Rhodes recipe is Shortcut Cinnamon Buns. My kids love it! And…love the Orange Rolls recipe too.

And my fave on your blog is the Bacon Carbonara~ but we made a whole list of your recipes we want to try! :) March 22, 2011 – 9:50 pm

Haley Jolley - The mini monkey bread is my favorite too, I used your recipe a while ago and pretty much ate the whole pan! And, wow, I’m impressed that you ran on the treadmill twice just to work it off, I’m not to that point in motivation yet. :) March 22, 2011 – 9:47 pm

Susan J - You buttery parm knots are a hit at my house and a person favorite! I also love ANY and ALL of your pastas!March 22, 2011 – 9:26 pm

Carol Berlin - Just voted for you. Good luck! Choose ONE favorite?! That’s too hard.March 22, 2011 – 9:23 pm

Shannon Carter - Mom…those look just divine! I wish I could go through the screen and eat them I’m so hungry right now and they look so good! I can’t wait to see the other recipes you will try out. They all looked really good. Luv You! See you tomorrow.March 22, 2011 – 9:09 pm

KJ - Oh yeah! I voted for you – you’re my favorite!! And, uh I love the baby monkey breads! I’m a little ticked that you won’t let me be your taste tester though…March 22, 2011 – 9:09 pm

Jamie Rasmussen - I love using Rhodes rolls for Monkey Bread (we call them butterscotch bubbles) or for orange rolls.March 22, 2011 – 9:06 pm

Jen Andrew - I haven’t tried any of the Rhodes rolls recipes yet- but I did make your blueberry coffee cake muffins today and they were DELICIOUS!March 22, 2011 – 8:51 pm

Angie - I’m still dying to make the mini monkey bread, but my family and I really enjoyed those yummy orange knots!March 22, 2011 – 8:44 pm

Cara - I made your parmasan knots last week and they were wonderful!!!March 22, 2011 – 8:32 pm

Lori Hooper - Monkey bread is my favorite!!March 22, 2011 – 8:23 pm

gigi - Monkey Bread is always a favorite around here!March 22, 2011 – 8:19 pm

Blog is the New Black - Yum! I need to make monkey bread!March 22, 2011 – 8:16 pm

Days - Fried mozzarella. Oh em gee, that’s delicious.March 22, 2011 – 8:12 pm

MARSHMALLOW SWIRL BROWNIES

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I know . . . I’m slow . . . but you can still make these today. What’s better than a chewy, gooey brownie topped with swirls of Marshmallow? Not much. This brownie is my favorite, it’s the Katharine Hepburn brownie. I simply made homemade Marshmallow frosting for the top. I’ve…

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Mary Ellen - Egg whites are not all protein. They are mostly (90%) water. So when you remove egg whites from recipes, you have to replace the moisture content to avoid a dry product. Assuming they are 100% protein would disastrous results in a baked good.August 1, 2012 – 9:38 pm

Jonna - Hi Diana,
I don’t worry about the egg whites as they are all protein. It would be the yolks that might worry you some. If you want to be cautious however, you can whisk the whites with about 2 Tablespoons of the sugar over a double boiler, (on med. heat) just until the mixture reaches 160 degrees. Then put them in your stand mixer and proceed as the recipe follows by slowly adding the remaining sugar and other ingredients.March 19, 2011 – 1:07 pm

Diana B - Wow, those brownies are to DIE for, I’ve made them many times…but with that marshmallow frosting..I can’t WAIT!!! Someone mentioned the raw egg whites in the comments…does anyone know if you still have to worry about just the egg whites if you’re pregnant?? I want to try that mallow frosting so badly!!!March 19, 2011 – 12:16 pm

Shannon Carter - Mom…THANKS for the brownies! They were so good! They were gone the same day. That’s how good they were. Thanks for all the treats. Luv You!March 18, 2011 – 7:11 pm

Jonna - Hi Merium,
I found the square pans at Kohls and Target.
Hope you can find them in your area . . . They are a lot of fun!
JonnaMarch 18, 2011 – 10:06 am

merium - I love Katherine Hepburn’s Brownies! Must make this marshmallow frosting soon! Where did you find the square pans? I’ve been looking, but haven’t come across them yet.March 18, 2011 – 9:55 am

Steph - I love marshmallow frosting! If you worry about the raw eggs (like I do) you can wish egg whites and sugar in a double boiler until it reaches about 160 degrees before whipping. Delicious!March 18, 2011 – 8:26 am

Blog is the New Black - these.look.amazing!!!!March 17, 2011 – 4:59 pm

Brandi - Those look simply delicious! Your mashmallow frosting looks a lot better then mine did that humid day I tried it! I think the chewy brownie with the marshmallow frosting is the perfect combination!March 17, 2011 – 4:23 pm