Easy Homemade Bread – One rise!

Ohhhh the smell of hot bread just out of the oven, is pure magic! This bread is one rise, fast, easy and delish.

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Camo Cutie - I am excited to try this recipe. Is there a reason for mixing all the other ingredients and then adding the yeast I always thought that the yeast was activated by mixing with the hot water will it make a difference to mix the yeast in first with the water and sugar and then add the rest of the ingredients? Also I do not have a mixer so I will be mixing by hand will this make a difference on how the bread will turn out????June 4, 2013 – 10:05 pm

Get Off Your Butt and BAKE - Hi Michelle,

I don’t see a problem with cutting the recipe in half!

JonnaApril 24, 2013 – 5:17 pm

Michelle Holbrook - My husband and I are living aboard a boat and find it a little difficult to make 4 loaves at one time! Can I cut recipe in half – making 2 loaves without losing flavor and texture?
I love to bake and excited to try your bread recipe.
Love your recipes and website…

Michelle HolbrookApril 24, 2013 – 12:53 pm

heather - Hi !! I really enjoyed reading about all your recipes! I’m nominating you for a Liebster Award. Check out my post with the details and let me know if you have any questions! It’s all about new bloggers getting to know each other!
http://www.smileandsprinkles.blogspot.com

-Heather
(your newest follower!)January 21, 2013 – 3:24 pm

Larry Seliger - I have always stunk at making bread. Tried this recipe and made the best bread I have ever made. ThanksJanuary 6, 2013 – 9:59 am

camilla - Thank you for your sweet words about children and the way they learn from their mothers. I needed to hear your words TODAY! nothing else is more important then them… Mothers play such a huge role.December 12, 2012 – 9:39 pm

Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Hi Puppydogs,

Place the pans in your oven at 170 degrees, and let rise for 25 minutes, or until the bread has risen about 1 inch above the edge of the pan.
Then without taking the bread out of the oven,
Turn the oven up to 350 degrees and bake for another 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.

The first 25 minutes or so, is just rise time.

Hope this helps,
JonnaDecember 12, 2012 – 7:15 pm

Puppydogs - Hi
Do you time the baking (25 minutes) when the oven has reached 350 or do you start timing when you change the oven temperature?
thanks!!

December 12, 2012 – 3:07 pm

Susan - These loaves of bread look absolutely yummy. Can’t wait to try them. I know you slaved over the Raspberry patch this summer, but I am salivating over the bottle of jam. Wished I was still next door, and could run over an borrow a bottle!!!! Today the fam is coming over to share some of Doyle Walkers wonderful Scones. Can’t wait!!!!December 9, 2012 – 10:45 am

Christine - Love this…I made it last night to have with soup. It is magical! I can’t believe bread this delicious can be made so quickly! Thank you for sharing.December 6, 2012 – 7:54 am

Fran - Hi, I love your site. I’m new to baking and use my bread machine to make dough… tiny steps here. Here’s my question: how do i downsize most of your bread recipes to fit my needs? i like to try a recipe first to see if I can do it and to taste to see if I like it. Thanks, in advance, for your help!December 4, 2012 – 9:49 am

Food Frenzy - Hello, we found your blog on Foodie Blogroll and wanted to say ‘hi’. You have a wonderful site and we would like to invite you to share your food posts at Food Frenzy for additional exposure.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.December 3, 2012 – 4:10 pm

Jordan LIttle - I love fresh baked bread! However, I do love your blog even more. I even linked my latest post on banana bread to you. Thanks for posting this, I will be making this soon!December 3, 2012 – 1:57 pm

Meghan - Thanks so much! I never make bread because I’m scared of it, but you said “easy” enough times in this post to make me pull out my Bosch and stop over-thinking it. It was fast enough that my baby was entertained in his jumper the whole time I mixed it (which is saying something), and it tastes perfect! I like the chewy texture. I’m going to surprise my husband at work with a loaf this afternoon.December 3, 2012 – 1:34 pm

Meghan - You’ve inspired me to make some bread today! What is Crisco oil, though? Just canola oil would work, right? Or butter?

Hi Meghan,

Any good quality oil will work just fine. I’ve never use butter in this recipe.
Crisco is just a brand name that I like & use often. It’s fast & easy….you’ll love it.

JonnaDecember 3, 2012 – 11:17 am

Lynne - Thank you for this bread recipe. I’ve been wanting to make homemade bread but haven’t had time to spend all day waiting on the rising. I’m going to try this today! Thanks!December 3, 2012 – 8:19 am

Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Chowder

Well . . . I still feel like a “stuffed butterball” but who cares, Christmas is just around the corner . . . and I’m baking! I know that I’ve been missing for a few days, but this darn house had to be decorated. It takes me a full day to de-clutter my storage room,…

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Jordan Little - This looks so tasty! I have been on a hunt for a really good creamy soup. I have tried some that are a bit gloppy tasting, but this looks perfect!December 2, 2012 – 2:41 am

Shannon - Luv, luv, luv your blog!
Your pic.’s are fantastic! Thanks for sharing your view! Wow, just lovely. = )December 1, 2012 – 9:31 am

Suzanne Perazzini - That view from your house is to die for. What wonderful colours! Photos of your decorated house would be much appreciated.November 30, 2012 – 12:12 pm

Inger in Savannah - I love the picture of the sun going down – looks very peaceful!November 29, 2012 – 4:04 am

Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Hi Ellie,

I will try to take a few snap shots. My husband has farmed for many many years, however
we don’t live on that farm. Somehow my sweet husband always sensed that his wife and four daughters were just not
“born” farmgirls. We learned to move pipe, drive tractor and work cows though…..even though we hated it!
It took us out of our comfort zone though, and sometimes that’s good for us.

JonnaNovember 28, 2012 – 9:41 am

Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Hi Carolyn,

You’re close…..Idaho Falls.
We lived in Rexburg for years though, and also had gorgeous sunsets!

JonnaNovember 28, 2012 – 9:38 am

Carolyn - The picture of the sun going down out of your window, sure looks like Rexburg, Idaho, is that where this is taken?November 28, 2012 – 7:01 am

Ellie - Looks delish and am going to make it. My hubby LOVES soup.
Yes, please do take pics of your “Christmas House”, would love to see the inside. Your kitchen looks fabulous from the few glimpses that you’ve given us!! Think it would be my kind of kitchen…farmhouses have THE best kitchens!November 28, 2012 – 2:04 am

Valerie - Oh my goodness~ that looks so good!!!November 27, 2012 – 9:15 pm

Anne [A Squared] - This looks amazing! Even my husband who is not a soup fan would likely eat (and enjoy) this chowder.November 27, 2012 – 8:00 pm

Brandi - Well that soup looks just amazing. I am wishing I had threw broccoli, bacon and cream in my shopping cart. I am like you though, I just love a good bowl of soup, especially broccoli soup. Jason on the otherhand just doesn’t care for it. I have been forcing my kids to like broccoli, and I have about succeeded!!! Laughing.
1 cookbook down… 200 to go! :) November 27, 2012 – 5:04 pm

Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie - Well, that just looks fantastic and is going to completely trump my dinner plans this eveningNovember 27, 2012 – 4:32 pm

Orange Angel Food Cake with Orange-Cinnamon Glaze and Giveaway winner!

Wondering what to cook for your famiglia tonight? How about something Italian, or CAKE.
We have a winner for our G.H. Cretors popped corn!

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Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Hi Jen,

I would double the whole darn thing….crust and all!

JonnaNovember 18, 2012 – 7:22 pm

Jen - I want to make the Prize winning cheesecake, but I am uncertain if I only double the recipe for the graham cracker crumb crust if using a 9×13 plan or 10.5 spring form pan, or if I double the entire recipe, cream cheesecake mixture and all.

Thank you for the clarification.

JenNovember 18, 2012 – 1:34 pm

Brandi - As soon as I save up 1 1/2 cups of egg whites, this is going to be on my menu. It looks so so so good.
Your pan looks a lot deeper then mine. have you seen any good ones around latetly. I actually think I threw mine out because every time I tried to make an angel food cake it overflowed in my over.
Hope you are loving your new mixer. It looks beautiful in pictures.
Also, I can’t wait to come and look through that cook book. It looks like a good one.November 16, 2012 – 2:11 pm

Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - Angel food cake is so wicked-good. This sounds awesome!November 15, 2012 – 6:43 pm

Tracy Bomgardner - Goodness! I am so thrilled! Life has been challenging lately and this wonderful food blog is part of my relaxation! This is a total ray of sunshine and a reminder that I am so very blessed! Thank you for bringing back that beautiful memory! – Tracy Bomgardner :) November 15, 2012 – 5:34 pm

My CINNABON Rolls and Parmesan Knots

Have you ever bought a CINNABON Roll in the Airport? They are too delicious for words! Now you can make your own. This post is both Sweet & Savory.

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Sue - emailed to find products and found both syrup and sugar available just miles away now have to go to the store and try to make these….go straight to my hips but oh well…November 16, 2012 – 7:41 pm

Sue - emailed to find products and now have to go to the store and try to make these….go straight to my hips but oh well…November 16, 2012 – 7:40 pm

Brandi - Those look so wonderful. If you ever do see them on the shelves, please let me know. I would love to make those for Christmas Morning! YUM!!! I also love how creative you are at makeing the slits in the dough. That is just pretty! You amaze me. Love you!!!!November 12, 2012 – 8:12 am

Megan Searle - I know I already won some cookbooks which I love by the way but this popcorn looks so good I thought I should try anyway. !November 11, 2012 – 9:54 am

Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - This sounds so unreal! Awesome idea!November 11, 2012 – 7:01 am

JoAnn - Have not seen the new products (probably a good thing…!), but your recipe for homemade cinnabon wannabes is just wonderful…my family loves bread anyway, and frozen dough is so handy…now I can make really special breakfasts, thanks!November 11, 2012 – 12:44 am

Babs - Woke early, checked Twitter, saw your blog link and these Cinnabon Rolls looked scrumptious. I wished I’d had the ingredients at hand, I would have made some. However I don’t remember seeing these products on supermarket shelves here so I will improvise and try making similar ones when I’m baking tomorrow. Thank you!November 11, 2012 – 12:35 am

G.H. Cretors Caramel Corn & Cheese Corn Giveaway

I have a yummy, sweet Giveaway for you today! If you like Popcorn, you’re in for a delicious, crunchy treat.

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Karen A. - Since my daughter and my two granddaughters have come to live with us while my son-in-law in a tour of duty, we went from buying a small bag of popcorn to now we purchase popcorn in a 8 lb. bag from GFS! One of the baby’s first words was “pop” for popcorn. It is popped in a pot EVERY night!November 16, 2012 – 7:23 am

Amy Jo - I Love Caramel Cornbut I only make it at Christmas time or I would be in sugar shock all year long!
Reach me at josturn@yahoo.com if I win!November 12, 2012 – 7:47 pm

STEPHANIE - you’re the best!

the wonderful treats… sweet and savory and just in time for holiday guests!!
thank youNovember 12, 2012 – 3:50 pm

Jackie Howk - would love to win.November 11, 2012 – 11:01 pm

Diane - We are a family with 14 children ages 32 to 10, and all 16 of us LOVE LOVE LOVE the Chicago mix!!! We are in love with this sweet/salty mix!!! Also, my husband recently became very disciplined and went on a weight reduction plan, a major diet! He lost 60 lbs and feels great, but the ONLY food he consistantly cheated with on his diet was your Chicago mix! He said it was sooooooo worth it!November 11, 2012 – 10:11 pm

Heather Spooner - When I was a kid,every Christmas I would get one of those big cans of popcorn that had the three flavors inside. One of my alltime favorite gifts to receive. Thanks for the great giveaway!
miyax15 at yahoo dot comNovember 11, 2012 – 8:31 pm

Janet - Who doesn’t love yummy popcorn? Our friends pop it with olive oil for a really great flavor. Thanks for the giveaway!November 11, 2012 – 8:16 pm

Konda Fullner - Rex and I would love to win the g h fret RS popcorn pack. We’d share it with our kinds at Thanksgiving!November 11, 2012 – 4:27 pm

Esther T. - I have never really tried any “flavored” popcorn. I think the closest I’ve gotten is to put Tabasco on my fresh popped corn.November 11, 2012 – 12:10 pm

Beth Roberts - Popcorn is my favorite snack and I’m a purist, too. No microwave popcorn for me. I’ve got my Whirlygig popper and it makes perfect popcorn.

My favorite thing to do on the rare occasion when I’m in Chicago, is to hit up Garrett’s Popcorn. Unfortunately, I don’t get there often enough. I would love to try this brand and if I could purchase it locally, that would be an even bigger plus!

Love your blog!

bethrobert@aol.comNovember 11, 2012 – 9:51 am

amy jensen - Popcorn balls are a fall tradition in our family!November 11, 2012 – 9:48 am

Lee - If I get a hold of any kind of caramel corn, I can’t put it down. I will eat it til its gone.November 11, 2012 – 9:29 am

Sandra W. - I agree that microwave popcorn is not the way to popcorn bliss. We have a deli and a small store near our home that pops corn and bags it up. When my husband really wants to make me happy, a bag of popcorn is waiting for me when I get home. The popcorn in your post looks delicious.November 11, 2012 – 9:21 am

Kara - I liked on Facebook! My popcorn story is this, buttered with milk duds!!!! It is the best, a close 2nd is buttered with M&Ms!! I would love to win and try the Chicago, looks like it would be great since I love sweet and salty!!!November 11, 2012 – 4:08 am

Lisa - I love popcorn, and when the Carmelkorn in our mall closed, I was devastated! There is no “good” popcorn for sale anywhere close to me. My father-in-love also loves popcorn. I will be ordering the Chicago Mix for him as a Christmas gift. I liked the page on fb, and will be checking them out.November 10, 2012 – 11:29 pm

Christa M. - I LOVE the Chicago Mix! I never thought of trying it until a friend brought back a bag when he had a layover at O’Hare. Now, I’m hooked! Would love to try the G.H. Cretors version!November 10, 2012 – 9:44 pm

Amanda Diaz - I liked this on facebook and would LOVE to try it in person. This sort of thing is not readily available in Roswell, NM.November 10, 2012 – 9:08 pm

Shica - Im a fan on facebookNovember 10, 2012 – 8:12 pm

Kate Selfridge - Having lived in Chicago for a little while, I can 100% vouch for the fact that Chicago style popcorn is such a wonderfully weird combination, you can not stop eating it!November 10, 2012 – 8:02 pm

Lynne - Ohhh, I liked GH Cretors on their FB page!November 10, 2012 – 4:56 pm

Lynne - We love popcorn around here! My fav is caramel & plain with lots of salt! My husband will eat ALL popcorn! The Chicago mix sounds interesting. I’m willing to give it a try! One of my “popcorn” memories is watching the aluminum bubble on the Jiffy Pop pan grow bigger and bigger as the popcorn cooked! I can’t remember how it tasted, but it was cool to watch as a kid!November 10, 2012 – 4:55 pm

Tonya - This looks like a great treat for cold rainy weather, a fireplace and a good book. Awwww a little me time….November 10, 2012 – 4:44 pm

Tiffany - My family especially my children love popcorn! We have it for quick snacks and movie nights! However we all have different favorites so sometimes its time consuming. My husband likes caramel, my 1st daughter likes dill pickle, my 2nd Daughter likes kettle corn, and I prefer good old butter and salt!
P.S.
I LOVE your blog!November 10, 2012 – 3:24 pm

Monique - Our family would love to be the winner of this fantastic giveaway, we have tried another “G” popcorn company gourmet “Chicago Mix” and loved it, it was truly irresistible… I’m also a new reader to your blog and I just want you to know you do a beautiful job!
Thank you, I always look forward to your recipes and input on life! Keep up the good work :) November 10, 2012 – 11:26 am

Dawn - Caramel corn is my #1 favorite snack. I have an amazing recipe for caramel corn. I only make it during the holidays because I honestly lose my mind around the stuff and have to limit myself to the holidays. I started making it the week before Halloween and have made it 6 times already. I have to share every batch because it’s so addicting. I would love to try G.H.CRETORS Chicago mix as we have had the Chicago mix in Chicago at Garret’s Popcorn. It’s an amazing combo!November 10, 2012 – 11:05 am

Heather Schmitt - My favorite popcorn memory is popping it over an open fire with my grandparents on a camping trip when I was a child. It was the best I’ve ever had!!November 10, 2012 – 11:02 am

Dawn - I’m a fan of GH Cretors on FacebookNovember 10, 2012 – 10:55 am

Katie - We walk at night as a family and my kids get to pick out a snack to eat in their strollers. They usually choose popcorn. This would be awesome to try. I liked them on Facebook.

katiemur@gmail.comNovember 10, 2012 – 10:26 am

Jami - My 9 y.o. son and I LOVE popcorn. Would love to try the Chicago Mix :) Thank you for sharing!November 10, 2012 – 10:08 am

Jen C. - My kids love popcorn so much that they can devour 2 entire bags of microwave popcorn in less than 10 minutes. That is a pretty impressive feat for 4 kids under the age of 6. :) I will have to look for this popcorn in our local Costco! We’re fans of them on Facebook!November 10, 2012 – 8:41 am

Stargrace - Curling up on a rainy weekend with a big bowl of popcorn, a glass of wine, and my kindle (along with a great book of course) is one of my favorite things in the world to do.
Thank you for hosting this contest! Hope I win! I don’t usually win anything but hey if I don’t at least try to enter how will I ever change that habit hehe. Much <3 for your site.November 10, 2012 – 8:28 am

Kami Knipp - I pass the Chicago Mix everytime I’m at Costco and I have to tell you it is hard to not pick one up. Last month I ate the whole bag by myself. It’s so good. If I win, I promise to share with the other people in my house or atleast buy them their own bag at Costco next time we go.November 10, 2012 – 8:17 am

Phyllis - Thanks for the giveaway. Love popcorn. Usually pop in a hotair popper or in paper bag in micro. I became a fan of G.H Cretors on facebook,tooNovember 10, 2012 – 7:46 am

Shelly - I’d love to try this popcorn! It looks amazing!November 10, 2012 – 7:46 am

Judith Barbosa - I am a popcoraholic!! And I’m not bragging when I say,I make the best popcorn ever.i also have my grandmothers recipe for the best carmel corn ever. I’m a grandmother of 9 and my kids and grandkids and there friends call them and ask” will your grandma make us some”Judy corn”!! Lol. The pictures of CH Cretors corn does look like they know how to make some fine popping corn!!November 10, 2012 – 7:22 am

pamm kesselring - I have seen this popcorn at Costco and have never purchased it. I’m going to get some today when I make a Costco trip. Thanks for the tip.November 10, 2012 – 6:44 am

Lillie - No microwave popcorn here either. That stuff is toxic! I pop in oil so the salt sticks. Hope I win!November 10, 2012 – 6:17 am

kiah - recently started popping my own, so yummy! my parents always did as kids and i started doing it again, so much better and so easy, i would love some free popcorn, looks dangerous :)
kiah.palumbo@gmail.comNovember 10, 2012 – 5:34 am

Jennie - I went through a daily phase of eating popcorn for lunch and reading. It was great fun!!November 10, 2012 – 5:14 am

Sharon Hopfinger - I was raised on popcorn. I am 62 years old and still consider popcorn as one of the major food groups. My dad could not cook and whenever my Mom was gone or sick he would popcorn for Breakfast, Lunch and Supper. My two sisters and I loved it. It is the major snack in our home and we always grab a bag to take with us on road trips or on our boat. I am now working on the grandkids generation!!!! This is the first time I have heard of G H Cretors popcorn and it looks wonderful. Even if I don’t win I am going to order it.November 10, 2012 – 4:53 am

Lynn Thompson - My husband is a popcorn fanatic! He has been known to go into a movie theater lobby just to buy a large bucket of buttered popcorn.
I sure would like to give this gift to him!!

I liked the page and am sorry I had not done so sooner. :) November 10, 2012 – 4:37 am

kesha - MY daughter and I love popcorn! We are like you and like to pop our own popcorn. We have tried the microwave popcorn, but my daughter likes to see her popcorn popping. I bought her a mini Popcorn maker kinda like the ones at the movie theatre and she loves it! We use it on a regular basis!
This popcorn that you are giving away sounds and looks yummy! I use to like cracker jacks that comes in the box with the fun little prize. It was probably the prize and not really the popcorn that I liked. Thank you for the chance to win!November 10, 2012 – 3:36 am

kesha - I am a fan of GH Cretors on FacebookNovember 10, 2012 – 3:30 am

BONNIE - Just the season to cozy up to the wood stove with a bowl of caramel corn!!!November 10, 2012 – 1:32 am

NaDell - My favorite popcorn story is that my mom used to make two HUGE roasting pans full of popcorn most Sunday nights for our family to eat while we watched a movie. With six kids, one would be poppycock (microwave soft caramel) and one would be just butter, but it was always great.
We also usually had those Christmas tins of butter, cheese, and caramel popcorn that we’d mix cheese and caramel together, so I know just what you’re talking about (except I’m sure your kind is way better than the tin’s stale popcorn!)
nadscrow@yahoo.comNovember 10, 2012 – 12:21 am

NaDell - I’m a fan of them on Facebook now. YUM!November 10, 2012 – 12:19 am

Tracy Bomgardner - For me, caramel corn, popcorn, cheese corn …. it’s all about the smell. The smell triggers such memories for me. There used to be a caramel corn shop at the K Street Mall when I was a little girl. They spelled it with a K. Karamel Korn Shop. We used to stand outside and watch them stir it up, inhaling the wonderful smell! I could probably count on one hand the times we were able to buy some. I was like Laura Ingalls of Little House on the Prairie, at Oleson’s Mercantile, staring at the jar of candy that she could never have. Today, I still adore caramel corn. The smell of it always takes me back!November 10, 2012 – 12:16 am

Katy G - Popcorn and orange juice are the perfect movie snack for me! I ALWAYS pop my own, I don’t even like movie theater popcorn.November 9, 2012 – 11:22 pm

Staci - We love popcorn. Growing up every Sunday night we made popcorn. Always fun to be w family eating popcorn. My aunt knew of our love and made us a giant pail w a cup for each family member. Then my uncle blessed us w his famous Carmel corn. Mmmm we all beg him to make it every time we are together. We even took the ingredients w us to Russia so he could make it for us. Love your blog. Happy bakingNovember 9, 2012 – 10:08 pm

jenny mcconnel - I LOVE popcorn. Microwave, movie theater, any kind. I just love it. I’ve loved it since I was a little girl and now my little girl loves to eat it with me.November 9, 2012 – 9:13 pm

Erin F - Oh the cheese and caramel is to die for…..haven’t tried them together though! This would be awesome to win!November 9, 2012 – 9:01 pm

Erin F - Oh the cheese and caaramelNovember 9, 2012 – 9:00 pm

JenE - I am a popcorn lover. My favorite is a nice chewy caramel, but I also love cheese. YUM!November 9, 2012 – 8:49 pm

maurisa walker - I LOVE any caramel popcorn, crunchy or sticky! Love your site. thanks for all the great meals and treats!
walkerfamily2002@gmail.comNovember 9, 2012 – 8:31 pm

Jan - We are ‘make it yourself’ popcorn people too. It just never seems to taste as good as when you do it in a pan with oil.

That being said, this looks wonderful and I’d love to try it!November 9, 2012 – 7:33 pm

Traci D. Haley - Oh my gosh, that looks good! I love popcorn… I could have that for dinner every night and be happy! I like buying blue popcorn from Amish Country popcorn and I air pop it, then brown some butter to top it off. I also make some killer microwave caramel corn that tastes just like cracker jacks!

I liked the page… hope I win!November 9, 2012 – 7:19 pm

Jeanine Lesperance - This popcorn looks so good I would love to win theficster@aol.comNovember 9, 2012 – 7:04 pm

Easy Cheesy Spicy Enchiladas

Oh . . . these are good! These Enchiladas are a twisted version of the original recipe. Caution: After eating you must Run. Run fast. Run faster!

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Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Thanks Nancy!

JonnaDecember 11, 2012 – 3:10 pm

Nancy Thompson - I made the Easy Cheesy Spicy Enchiladas a couple of nights ago and we LOVE them. I’m now following you on Pinterest and your blog. Thanks!December 11, 2012 – 9:35 am

Brandi - Those really look delicious. I am going to have to put them on te menu for sure.November 6, 2012 – 8:15 am

Shelley from Ground Beef Budget - Oh these look so good and I have tried her recipe and I will try your variation soon. I love the thought of adding the beans and Mission Cheese Sauce.

I love your blog!
ShelleyNovember 6, 2012 – 8:14 am

Blog is the New Black - Love enchiladas…. looks fantastic!November 6, 2012 – 3:15 am

Lisa Langston - Can I come live with you?!?! These look so delicious! Everything you make I would eat!!!
I so enjoy your blog!!
Thank you.November 6, 2012 – 2:41 am

Spider Web German Chocolate Cake

 Today, I sat next to a sweet little girl, who goes by the name of Abbigail. She held my hand and intently explained: “Last week was my birthday and I had banana splits!” to which I responded “WOW, those are my favorite!”  Abbi said, “Not CAKE, I hate CAKE!”  If only I hated CAKE! This…

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Suzanne Perazzini - That frosting sounds delicious and your cake in quite spooky with those fantstic spiders.October 30, 2012 – 2:06 am

Puff Pastry Cheesy Taco Bundles & Raspberry Turnovers

On COLD snowy days you need to eat Puff Pastry Cheesy Taco Bundles and homemade Raspberry Pop Tarts.
It’s the golden rule!

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Vannessa @ Wordchef's Corner - These taco bundles look so yummy… I always make enough taco meat for leftovers, and these will definitely be on my list for taco time!October 29, 2012 – 5:41 pm

Suzanne Perazzini - Those little bundles are the cutest thing. I must make some for dinner soon. The imagination can go wild thinking of fillings.October 28, 2012 – 2:04 am

Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Hi Melanie,

I like Pepperidge Farm. It never fails, but that is all that is available in my area.
Just make sure that before you bake anything with puff pastry that it stays chilled. It will be puffy & flaky!

JonnaOctober 26, 2012 – 2:22 pm

Melanie - Jonna, what puff pastry do you like best and where do you purchase it? PS: Looks delish:-) Another GREAT idea!!!October 26, 2012 – 9:47 am

Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - Mmm I’ll have one of each!October 26, 2012 – 8:32 am

ArmyMum - OMG…. you’re cruel!!!! Now I want to make these right now but I’m at work!!!! & hungry…. & no taco meat….. but I do have puff pastry in the freezer at home and raspberry jam… I was going to attempt to recreate the Panera Sausage & Gouda souffle with it but now I’m thinking I want to try these… they look so good!!!! Decisions…. Decisions…..October 26, 2012 – 8:03 am

sharon - I have been wanting to play with puff pastry. I think I’ll try the homemade poptarts with low sugar fillings.October 25, 2012 – 6:56 pm

Aimee - Jonna, those homemade poptarts look divine :) My mouth is watering!
We do something very similar with the taco filling at our house. We call them “taco pockets” and use Rhodes Rolls instead of Puff Pastry…I think I’ll try the pastry next time.October 25, 2012 – 3:52 pm

Dee - Great idea for leftover taco meat! And as a girl from Mississippi, I am jealous of the snow!October 25, 2012 – 3:39 pm

Old Fashioned Slow Cooker Beef Stew

It’s getting COLD in Idaho. Sure signs of WINTER are knocking at my door. This Old Fashioned Beef Stew, is my sweet half’s favorite soup!

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Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Hi Lauren,

If the stew seemed to spicy for you, next time use just one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
The bay leaf also adds a bit of spice as well, so you might add a small leaf!

I’m glad you enjoyed it.

JonnaFebruary 12, 2013 – 10:54 am

Lauren - I made this today in my slow cooker and it was amazing! It was the best beef stew recipe I’ve ever tried, thanks for sharing! Mine came out a bit spicy though and I following the directions exactly. Any thoughts on what spice could have made it a bit spicy? Thanks!February 11, 2013 – 6:30 pm

Nikki - Made this yesterday and it was wonderful. I have been looking for a good beef stew recipe for awhile. I have tried several different ones, and couldn’t find one I liked. This one was perfect and I will be making this again.January 14, 2013 – 6:21 pm

Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Laurie,

I’ve honestly never froze this beef stew before. You could easily make it 2 or 3 days in advance though, and just refrigerate it. That might work better.

JonnaDecember 11, 2012 – 3:11 pm

Laurie - This looks so good! I’m wondering if it would freeze well. I’d like to make some ahead for my dad. He’s going to knee replacement surgery soon.December 10, 2012 – 12:45 pm

joe - This looks yummy! I will have to try it.December 1, 2012 – 10:51 am

Keri - What size crock pot or slow cooker do you use (how many quarts)?November 1, 2012 – 10:23 am

JennY - Thanks for the wonderful post! I was literally just thinking to myself that I needed to find a beef stew recipe and this one looks great AND I love that I can throw it in the slow cooker! Take care and thank you :) October 28, 2012 – 6:51 pm

Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Hi Cynthia,

Gee….I don’t know where the rest of that sentence went! I use the bon appetit seasoning in place of the
chopped celery.
This will also add a saltier taste, so be careful how much salt you use.
You can always add Salt, but can’t take it away.

JonnaOctober 26, 2012 – 2:24 pm

Cynthia - You have an asterisk (*) for using 1 tsp bon appetit seasoning instead—-instead of what?
Thanks!October 26, 2012 – 9:28 am

Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Hi Rachel,

I have done it on high, when I’ve been in a pinch for time. Stew meat tends to be a tougher cut of meat though, so you might want
to think about cutting the meat chunks quite small, so that they have time to cook & tenderize. You could also use a different cut of meat.
I’ve even cut up Sirloin steak in place of the stew meat.

JonnaOctober 25, 2012 – 5:02 pm

Rachel - Have you ever done this stew on high for 4-5 hours instead of low for 8-10? Will I be decreasing the tenderness & flavor severely?October 25, 2012 – 4:25 pm

Suzanne Perazzini - It’s still cold enough here to enjoy this stew.
All caps? What’s wrong with that?October 24, 2012 – 4:57 pm

Jackie - Thank you! I don’t think you are an idiot – you are a magician just in time for Halloween – you made it “appear” ;-) October 24, 2012 – 1:13 pm

Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Hi Lillie,

I use an Idaho Russet Burbank or Idaho Red.

jonnaOctober 23, 2012 – 8:57 pm

Lillie - Thanks for the meal and the sides! Love having the whole meal planned. Do you use baking potatoes? Thanks!October 23, 2012 – 7:59 pm

Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! - Hi Jackie,

Somehow it magically appeared.
Sorry . . . I’m an idiot sometimes!

JonnaOctober 23, 2012 – 7:52 pm

Jackie - Is there a recipe for your beef stew or am I just missing it?October 23, 2012 – 6:58 pm

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