Yearly Archives: 2008

This classic and old fashioned dessert using whipped cream, marshmallows, and canned cherry pie filling, is delicious. I found this recipe along with many other fabulous recipes that my Grandmother had written in a very old cookbook. She would make this dessert often, and we would race to her house to devour it. It’s light […]

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 This recipe comes from Chef Kurtis Baguley of the Grand America Hotel. He was a featured guest of “Good Things Utah.” With this recipe, everyone gets their own individual Peach Pot Pie! For the crust: 2 ½ cups All purpose flour 1 TBL sugar, granulated 1 tsp salt, granulated ½ lb unsalted butter, cold, chopped […]

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Recently, I posted a Soft Pretzel Recipe…..these are similar, and just as easy to make. You just need a bit of time, and a hungry stomach! Who doesn’t enjoy a soft, chewy bagel for breakfast, or any ol’ time!  In my heap of Cookbooks, thrown on a shelf….I found an old favorite called the “Complete […]

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Today I tried a new Banana Bread Recipe. The recipe comes from my New Taste of Home Cookbook. It doesn’t list the Original author of the recipe, so I can’t give that person credit. However, I did take the picture so that any territorial bloggers can’t leave me nasty comments today! The bread is delicious, […]

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Whoopie Pies Cookies: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder *(adjust to your taste) 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla , 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg Vanilla Marshmallow Filling: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 […]

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Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies * Ingredients: 1 cup butter-flavored shortening 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt  Filling:  1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 […]

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This is a Grand Prize winner, in my Taste of Home Magazine, so it must be great! I posted a Pesto recipe recently, and this would be a great way to try it out. It looks delicious & easy, which is what I like on a busy, hot summer day. I think these would be […]

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White Chocolate Ginger Snaps Ingredients  1 cup sugar 1 cup shortening 1 cup molasses 2 eggs 4 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1/2 cup sugar for rolling OR: two 12-ounce packages vanilla baking chips & 1/4 cup shortening  Directions Preheat oven to 350° Cream together […]

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Ingredients  6 Boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 pkg onion soup mix 1 can whole cranberry sauce One 8 oz bottle of catalina dressing  Directions Mix all of the ingredients together and pour over chicken. Bake uncovered at 350° for 1 hour. Serve with potatoes or rice.

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Bran muffins??!! When most people hear bran muffins they think…old, tasteless, and way to healthy…not going to eat them. Well before you turn your nose up, let me introduce a new kind of bran muffin. Not only are they tasty, and moist, they are also convenient and yes, healthy. This recipe makes a whole lot […]

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My Mom made this Sour Cream Pound Cake often, and there was never a crumb wasted. It stays moist for days, and the crusty edges on this cake are to die for! You can either bake this cake in a large bundt pan, or 2 bread pans. Slice and serve with fresh berries & whipped […]

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One of my favorite meals if Shepherd’s Pie. I love the mashed potatoes with melted cheese on the top. If you have picky eaters, you can add the vegetables that you know your family will eat & enjoy. This was a staple in our home when I was growing up. * SHEPHERD’S PIE 1 medium onion chopped […]

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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 cup dried dates, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground […]

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Frozen Raspberry Delight * Ingredients Crust 2 cups crushed chocolate wafer cookies 1/3 cup melted margarine or butter 1/2 cup sugar  Filling 1 cup chocolate fudge sauce, slightly softened 1 quart vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 1 pint raspberry sherbert, slightly softened  Topping 1 (8 oz) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed 12 ounces raspberries Instructions: In […]

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The longer you let this marinate, the better. It’s best if left over night. When grilling, sear the outside of the steak really good. I think those crusty burnt parts are the best part. * Flank Steak Marinade Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 T salad oil 2 T honey 1 T red wine vinegar 1 […]

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