There is nothing that smells better when baking, than Manicotti. The mere name sounds complicated, and might detour you from making this marvelous dish. It is easy to prepare, & so delicious. The hardest part, is stuffing the shells, & that isn’t difficult at all. I have tried many Manicotti recipes, and this is my […]
Author Archives: Get Off Your Butt and BAKEWe all love the Oriental Chicken Salad at Applebee’s. Descrition: “Crisp Oriental greens topped with crunchy chicken fingers, toasted almonds & crispy rice noodles tossed in a light Oriental vinaigrette.” Here is a recipe, that tastes very similar, and might just hit the spot, on one of these hot summer nights. *This recipe will serve […] This recipe is a dangerous. I don’t make these often, because you can’t resist eating them. You mix the dough at night. Go to bed. Wake up and fry yourself some beignets. Roll them in cinnamon sugar and experience bliss. They are very simple. You could give most of them away, if you’re worried that […] I usually make these at Christmas time, but you simply can’t resist making them now & then. They are buttery and rich Austrian cookies, fragrant with vanilla. Over the years, I’ve intensified the vanilla flavour by adding more pure vanilla and also a drop of almond extract. Piled high on a beautiful dish, it’s impossible […] These cookies are absolutely delicious. They look much harder than they really are. I wanted a cookie that uses NUTELLA, that delicious chocolate caramel type spread in a bottle. These are a great cookie to take to a neighbor…..they will be impressed! This recipe comes from a Cookbook called: Passion for Desserts by Emily Luchetti. […] Walnut-Apricot Jam Thumbprint Cookies or Hazelnut, Pecan, Almond – Strawberry or Raspberry jam The original recipe for these jam thumbprint cookies uses hazelnuts in the dough and raspberry jam for the filling. I chose to try one of the variations with walnuts and apricots. I experimented and added more walnuts and just loved the texture […] These bars are a bit different, in that they are creamier than your average lemon bar. They are more like a dessert, & very delicious. The raspberry really adds the perfect touch. These bars can be a bit difficult to cut but I find that refrigerating them before slicing and using a hot knife helps […] I Love Banana’s Foster, however most recipes require the use of Liqueur or Brandy. If you don’t stock either of these in your home, here is a recipe that is alcohol free, & equally delicious. *8 servings (1/4 cup sauce with 1/2 cup ice cream each) Ingredients 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 6 Tablespoons Butter […] Did you know that there is actually a National Corn Dog Day? It is on March 22nd…we already missed it! One of my daughters wanted my Corn Dog recipe, and here it is. It is very crispy, chewy and delicious. Every now & then, a Corn Dog…..hits the spot. You will need: 1 cup yellow […] Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for muffin tin 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk, or plain yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated, plus juice, plus 2 tablespoons more lemon juice for the glaze 1 cup […] My husband & I enjoy going to the SandPiper Restaurant here in Idaho Falls. We always order the same entree every time. It’s their delicious Hawaiian Crunch Halibut! I’m telling you….it is to die for. Well, maybe not die, but seriously thinking about it anyway. I’ve been trying to copy the recipe, and this is […] In the summer, we don’t like to be stuck in the kitchen. Here are 2 recipes that I love, especially the chicken recipe. You can serve the pork or chicken as is, right out of the slow cooker, or shred & place on hard rolls, warm tortillas or over rice. It just doesn’t get any […] It doesn’t get any easier than this! I had a primary song practice today, & needed to take a little treat. I decided to try these Rolo Pecan Cookies, and I’m glad I did. They are so easy & delicious. They were completely gone in seconds! You will need only 3 ingredients: 1 bag of […] When I think of fabulous summer desserts, this one certainly is a favorite. This is similar to Dairy Queen Frozen cake….only much cheaper! It’s simple to make, great on a hot day, and an instant crowd pleaser. You will need: 35 Oreo cookies crushed in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin…leave slightly chunky 1/2 […] This recipe is a tried & true delicious frozen dessert! I usually use raspberries, since we grow them, however you can use strawberries if you like. This takes a few minutes to prepare, but well worth the time. I’ve never seen anyone able to resist this…it is really irresistible, especially during the hot summer months. […] loading
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