tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49832243152901120952024-03-04T22:34:57.530-08:00Ridiculously DeliciousA blog about cooking and eating, and eating and cooking.keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-72986784797931891902020-08-06T18:43:00.001-07:002020-08-06T18:43:33.611-07:00Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies - KetoThis turned out so good and took little prep time and 16 minutes of cook time! Fresh veggies, polish sausage, and just the right amount of spices made for a perfect Summer dinner! If you are looking for a keto meal, this is a great one and it can all be cooked at the same time on a sheet pan! How easy is that! <div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">You can find the receipe below! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=14paqiW9sMoPwJA19g59Z0Lvmq2orNeoj" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=14paqiW9sMoPwJA19g59Z0Lvmq2orNeoj" style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://kaseytrenum.com/keto-sheet-pan-sausage-veggies-quick-low-carb/" title="Sheet Pan Recipe - Click Here! ">Sheet Pan Recipe - Click Here! </a><br></div></div>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-11416514340773183222020-07-21T18:53:00.001-07:002020-07-21T18:53:05.700-07:00Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice We love chicken and rice and this is by far my favorite chicken and rice recipe. It’s very easy to make and it all goes into one pot (I used my iron skillet). <div><br></div><div>This went over really well with the kids, they ate huge portions and are already talking about who is going to get the last scoop for lunch tomorrow! </div><div><br></div><div>Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed! </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/creamy-parmesan-one-pot-chicken-rice/?9944681336=" title="Click here for the recipe! 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Add some meat if you want, but I promise it was so good without it. A salad, veggie and garlic bread on the side just topped off this fabulous dish. <div><br></div><div>No need to double. I promise you this recipe makes a ton. Enjoy! </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://buildyourbite.com/easy-crockpot-baked-ziti/" title="Get the Slow Cooker Baked Ziti Recipe Here! ">Get the Slow Cooker Baked Ziti Recipe Here! </a><br></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1eJ-SWCKX88tr_WwtIFLIuQI70Fo0hRLd" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1eJ-SWCKX88tr_WwtIFLIuQI70Fo0hRLd" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ObMiFm6-bTnZwJlxv9cnkPT4P0S3TFZi" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ObMiFm6-bTnZwJlxv9cnkPT4P0S3TFZi" style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1frjvLqJfyF500rBwY_SRCubkRQyAkila" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1frjvLqJfyF500rBwY_SRCubkRQyAkila" style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-21782808553704396842020-07-03T06:25:00.000-07:002020-07-03T06:25:16.346-07:00Southern Banana Pudding God Bless America and God Bless Banana Pudding! What are some of your favorite holiday foods? <div><br></div><div>No matter what your plans are for this 4th of July weekend, make it a safe and healthy one! </div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/best-vanilla-wafer-banana-pudding-recipe/#_a5y_p=2217417" title="Get my go-to Banana Pudding Recipe here">Get this delicious Banana Pudding Recipe here</a>!<br></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1bnetAhLuqPfnAHTlNAKw7HgoU8wjMOYE" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1bnetAhLuqPfnAHTlNAKw7HgoU8wjMOYE" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-57630984649012249882020-06-29T17:37:00.000-07:002020-06-29T17:37:17.697-07:00Pioneer Woman’s Parmesan Chicken Dinner tonight. It was easy to make, tasted delicious and the kids loved it! It gets two thumbs up from me! <div><br></div><div>Here is the link to the blog I snatched it from. Show them some love and try this recipe! </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.kurcacii.me/2020/01/pioneer-womans-best-chicken-breasts.html?spref=pi&m=1" title="Get the recipe here! ">Get the recipe here! </a><br></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1zPmXWVCPiNr0I0mQvGYV9SQv6gm9IyWs" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1zPmXWVCPiNr0I0mQvGYV9SQv6gm9IyWs" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-13043769308281041762019-11-13T16:45:00.001-08:002019-11-13T16:45:35.680-08:00Chili Mac<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1kLDsaAvEkLtilnbh67PsXhToiTNssxil" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1kLDsaAvEkLtilnbh67PsXhToiTNssxil" style="font-size: 12pt; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Need a quick, cheap and hearty comfort food that fills you up and tastes great? Well, this Chili Mac receipe might be your new best friend! </span></div><div><br></div><div>I literally threw this together on a whim and the kids couldn’t get enough it! </div><div><br></div><div>The stuff you need: </div><div>1 lb ground chucked, browned and drained </div><div>1 16 oz bag of rigatoni, cooked </div><div>10 oz of canned chili w/no beans (I used Wolff) </div><div>1/2 of a 32 oz block of velvetta cheese, cubed </div><div>3/4 cup of milk (May add more depending on consistency) </div><div>Seasonings of your liking to season the beef </div><div><br></div><div>What to do: </div><div> Brown the ground chuck and season to your liking (I used salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder). Drain. At the same time boil your rigatoni. After you drain your beef add about 10 oz of canned chili. (I used 1/2 of a 19 oz can of Wolff chili with no beans). Let that start simmering. Start cubing your velvetta cheese and add it to your beef and chili mixture. Stir occasionally until cheese is melted. Drain your noodles once they are done. Add your cheesy beef and chili mixture to your noodles and stir. Easy, right? Enjoy! </div><div><br></div><div>Now, off to hockey practice! </div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1oFFtQEUf-iRfpeFGNWNTmwZWDXsHkB1s" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1oFFtQEUf-iRfpeFGNWNTmwZWDXsHkB1s" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-66119769974948692812015-09-06T12:28:00.001-07:002015-09-06T12:28:08.507-07:00Sunday afternoon No Bake Cheesecake<div><br></div>Cleaning out the pantry and I discover a Jello No Bake cheesecake (which is the hubby's fav) and a refrigerator pie crust left over from the holidays. 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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In small bowl, melt butter in microwave 30 seconds and set aside. In another small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar. Set aside. Lightly brush both sides of a tortilla with the melted butter and place on a cutting board. Sprinkle tortillas with cinnamon and sugar. Use a pizza cutter to cut into 6-8 wedge pieces. Place on an ungreased or parchment lined baking sheet. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Repeat for all tortillas. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack. Let cool. Enjoy!</span></div>
keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-22051293920293498922013-04-17T11:17:00.001-07:002013-04-17T11:17:49.519-07:00MS Walk - Walking For A Cure!This year my fellow co-workers and I, along with our families, are walking for a MS (multiple sclerosis) cure! Please join us in this cause by clicking on the link below and reading about our goals! Thank you in advance for your time and support!<br />
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<a href="http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/COCWalkEvents?team_id=343999&pg=team&fr_id=20769#.UW7mftwbI6x.blogger">Wyoming, Cody - Walk MS 2013 presented by First Interstate Bank of Wyoming: Frontier Neurosciences: Walking For A Cure - National MS Society</a>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-40738852672002768902013-03-26T19:57:00.001-07:002013-03-26T19:57:58.215-07:00Ham and Swiss RollsPerfect for Game Day, Game Night or just a quick dinner for those busy hockey practice nights, these mini Ham and Swiss rolls are easy, delicious and always a crowd pleaser. <br />
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Recipe originated from www.tidymom.net<br />
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What You Need:<br />
Sliced Ham, about 1/2 loaf<br />
5 slices Swiss cheese<br />
1 package Hawaiian Rolls<br />
1/2 cup melted butter<br />
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce <br />
1/2 tsp dry mustard<br />
1 tsp onion powder<br />
1 Tbsp poppy seed (optional)<br />
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How To Make It:<br />
1. Preheat over to 350 degrees F. Take the rolls out of the package leaving them intact. Slice the entire loaf in half with a knife to create a top and bottom layer. Place the bottom layer in a 9 x 13 pan.<br />
2. Place the ham and cheese on bottom layer of rolls, then put the top layer over the ham and cheese. <br />
3. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour mixture over the rolls.<br />
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Cool before slicing. <br />
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1/2 cup half and half</div>
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2 TBsp butter</div>
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3/4 cup brown sugar</div>
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2 cups powdered sugar</div>
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3/4 cup granulated sugar</div>
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Food coloring in green, yellow and purple</div>
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In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and a couple drops of yellow food coloring and stir together. Transfer to a small bowl or plate. Add 1/4 cup sugar and a couple drops of green food coloring and stir together. Transfer to a small bowl or plate. Add last cup of sugar and purple food coloring and stir to combine. Sprinkle sugar over icing as desired.</div>
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keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-3094399770291134932013-02-02T06:19:00.001-08:002013-02-02T06:19:50.942-08:00Banana Pineapple IceGoing through my pictures, I found this one of Banana Pineapple Ice that I made last Summer. This is a really bad picture, but this healthy five ingredient dessert is a delicious treat! Hope you enjoy!<br />
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What you need:<br />
2 Cups unsweetened apple juice<br />
2 Cups mashed ripe bananas<br />
8 oz fresh crushed pineapple in its own juice<br />
2 tBsp fresh lemon juice<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
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In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into an 8 inch square dish. Cover and freeze for 1 1/12 to 2 hours or until almost firm. Transfer to a large bowl. Beat for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Return mixture to dish; freeze until firm. Remove from freezer 30 minutes before serving.<br />
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Nutrition facts: 1/2 cup serving<br />
Calories: 79 calories<br />
Fat: 0<br />
Sodium: 2 mg<br />
Carbs 20 g<br />
Fiber: 1 g<br />
Protein: 1 g<br />
Diabetic exchange: 1 fruit<br />
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The Ingredients:<br />
1 cup soft butter<br />
1/2 cup powdered sugar<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla<br />
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
3/4 cup pecans chopped fine in a chopper<br />
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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Cream together the first two ingredients, add the vanilla and then stir in the flour and salt. Add the nuts and mix well. Roll into 1" balls and place on a cookie sheet. (These will not expand so they can be placed close together). Bake for 12 minutes. After removing from oven roll each ball into the powdered sugar while hot. Set aside and let them completely cool and then roll each ball in the powdered sugar again. <br />
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Yields approximately 4 dozen. <br />
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<br />keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-11239045619018388732012-12-14T14:00:00.000-08:002012-12-14T14:00:05.326-08:00White Chocolate Candy Cane Martini'Tis The Season...for fabulous holiday drinks! Recently at a local restaurant I was served a Candy Cane Martini. Instantly, I was hooked and searching for a recipe so that I could enjoy this drink in the comfort of my own home. The recipe I am using originated from <a href="http://onemartiniatatime.com/white-chocolate-candy-cane-martini/">One Martini At A Time</a>. I am actually sipping on one as I blog...yum! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this Ridiculously Delicious Holiday Drink. You deserve it!<br />
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2 ounces of Vodka<br />
1 ounce of Peppermint Schnapps<br />
4 ounces of a White Chocolate Liqueur<br />
3 ounces of half and half <br />
Mini candy cane for garnish<br />
Red sugar sprinkles for cuteness<br />
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In a cocktail shaker combine the spirits and half and half with ice, shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish your glass with the miniature candy cane and sprinkle in some red sugar sprinkles for a little extra Christmas. <br />
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<br />keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-19120601911805577182012-12-13T19:58:00.001-08:002012-12-13T20:25:20.036-08:00The Great Food Blogger Swap 2012: Cake Batter Chocolate Chip CookiesThis year I was excited to be able to participate in The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. Money collected by each participate went to support Kid's Cancer through the organization <a href="http://www.cookiesforkidscancer.org/">Cookies For Kids Cancer</a>. The cookie swap was a really fun event in that I received names and addresses of three fellow bloggers, and three bloggers received all of my information. No one knew who got who's name until you received your packages of cookies in the mail. As the deadline grew closer my boys waited patiently for our cookies to arrive and once they did we were treated to some delicious tasting treats and I have been introduced to some pretty amazing bloggers. <br />
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The cookies I made, packaged and mailed were Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies. The recipe I used was a new to me recipe that I discovered from the blog <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/09/cake-batter-chocolate-chip-cookies.html">Six Sisters' Stuff</a>. Not only are they the easiest cookies to make, they are very yummy too!<br />
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<b><u>For these cookies you will need:</u></b><br />
1 (18.25 oz) box cake mix, any flavor<br />
1 tsp. baking powder<br />
2 eggs<br />
1/2 cup vegetable oil<br />
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips<br />
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix and baking powder. Add the eggs and oil. Mix until blended well and then stir in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.<br />
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Be sure to check out these fabulous blogs that have been introduced to me through The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap:<br />
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Meet Claire at <a href="http://www.claireknudsen.wordpress.com/">www.claireknudsen.wordpress.com</a> (your chocolate-peppermint cookies are delicious!)<br />
Carrie can be found at <a href="http://www.kissmywhisk.com/">www.kissmywhisk.com</a> (the Chewy Pumpkin Cookies with Chocolate and Caramel were AMAZING!)<br />
Kelli blogs at <a href="http://www.thecornerkitchen.blogspot.com/">www.thecornerkitchen.blogspot.com</a> (the Snickerdoodles with White Chocolate Chunks instantly disappeared!)<br />
Say Hi to Toni at <a href="http://www.atasteofalaska.blogspot.com/">www.atasteofalaska.blogspot.com</a><br />
Laura's blog is <a href="http://www.ringfingertanline.com/">www.ringfingertanline.com</a><br />
Stephanie can be found at <a href="http://www.munchimunch.blogspot.com%20/">www.munchimunch.blogspot.com </a><br />
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A HUGE Thank You to <a href="http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/">Love and Olive Oil</a> and <a href="http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/">The Little Kitchen</a> for organizing the event! Now, what to bake next year...keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-52750736111141833812012-12-12T10:47:00.001-08:002012-12-12T10:58:00.170-08:00Raspberry Santa HatsSo once again it was time for our family to provide snack to 35 little munchkins at Jaxon's pre-school. Since it was December I decided to make a basic chex mix with rice cereal, goldfish, pretzels and M&M's along with some precious little raspberry Santa hats! Strawberries would work beautifully, but in December in Wyoming those are impossible to find. <br />
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To make these cute little hats I pipped a small amount of Pillsbury peppermint icing into the bottom of mini silver cupcake papers, placed a fresh red raspberry on the top of the icing and then pipped a small ball on the top to the raspberry to finish off the hat. I placed them in the refrigerator over night so the icing would firm up a bit and to keep the raspberries cold and fresh. keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-18819859846003288492012-12-07T05:28:00.001-08:002012-12-13T21:05:32.546-08:00Homemade Strawberry JamHere we go. Another 2012 DIY project I was able to cross off my list this year. Homemade Strawberry Jam. This Summer, from Bountiful Baskets, I purchased a large amount of strawberries at a very cheap price. I made jam, a topping for strawberry shortcakes which I froze, cut up and froze strawberries, kept for some for snacks and even made the cutest strawberry ice for fruity summer drinks. This Strawberry Jam was a huge hit and my most favorite part about this particular recipe is that you do not use Pectin. It is completely natural! I had never made jam before and after looking at several recipes, most of them containing pectin, I wondered how this one would gel or set, but it did and it tasted amazing!<br />
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This recipe was found at <a href="http://www.christinamarsigliese.com/2011/06/homemade-strawberry-jam-with-3.html">Scientficially Sweet</a>. Hop on over there and check out more delicious recipes!</div>
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1 lb strawberries, quartered</div>
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Place strawberries in a large sauce pot over medium-low heat. Cover and cook gently until they begin to release their juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until it has thickened, which takes between 10-15 minutes. Using a potato masher, break down the large pieces of fruit, leaving it a little chunky. Stir in your freshly squeezed lemon juice (love any excuse to use my grandma's glass juicer) and continue to boil gently until very thick and syrupy (takes about 15-20 minutes). Be sure to stir often! You will know that the mixture is thick enough when you are able to see the bottom of the pot as you stir and it sets up quickly when dripped onto a cold plate. If using a candy thermometer, the mixture is done when the temp reaches 215 degrees F.</div>
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Immediately pour your jam into a sterilized mason jar and let it seal tightly. Cool completely before storing in the refrigerator. Pop an English muffin in the toaster and enjoy! </div>
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keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-70341197481440605302012-12-02T07:33:00.001-08:002012-12-02T07:33:51.545-08:00Pumpkin ButterI had some left over pumpkin from our Thanksgiving dinner and with it I decided to make some pumpkin butter. If you love pumpkin, you will love this butter. It is great on french toast, bagels, wheat toast, in oatmeal, as a dipping sauce for your kids' apple slices or just straight out of the jar by itself. Actually, I think I will have some on a bagel when I am done with this post! <br />
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*of note: this makes a small amount, so the picture shown of what I made is a tripled recipe! <br />
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What you will need:<br />
1/3 cup canned pumpkin<br />
1/2 tsp cinnamon<br />
1 TBS peanut butter (almond butter would be tasty too. I even added a little extra to give it a more nut butter taste)<br />
1 TBS brown sugar to sweeten <br />
Pinch of salt<br />
Optional: After tasting I decided to add<br />
1/2 TBS of honey. But this is optional.<br />
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How to make it:<br />
Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and mix with a spoon. You can use a food processor if you wish. Once combined put in a jar for an store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvyxvEUDnE-rZjo7il1yCuvyLwypyGsD_55CLh6BXa4CChKdaO2ba_ShEVKSrEwK1QoSecnN_XZf5GFxt8R_mUJ4G6PIzdO0Zjx_d-0u7QQC-5AV2oXpBPOMcMTuE078xdGfFeAmDIG-sY/s640/blogger-image--1094263766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvyxvEUDnE-rZjo7il1yCuvyLwypyGsD_55CLh6BXa4CChKdaO2ba_ShEVKSrEwK1QoSecnN_XZf5GFxt8R_mUJ4G6PIzdO0Zjx_d-0u7QQC-5AV2oXpBPOMcMTuE078xdGfFeAmDIG-sY/s640/blogger-image--1094263766.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFzU2c8hdCAK6VPbctA33Q6j1gs-hWRJkNWHODCMNqyOKwZ3tXJr8wJPndAuiDByoHxtrNPyeMxT9dZp0p7lmAeAo7zUIvga_c6-DoYb368vRoZ6jcWVOPsFMlbEt6OymW5l1PUjUTSEs/s640/blogger-image--892495555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFzU2c8hdCAK6VPbctA33Q6j1gs-hWRJkNWHODCMNqyOKwZ3tXJr8wJPndAuiDByoHxtrNPyeMxT9dZp0p7lmAeAo7zUIvga_c6-DoYb368vRoZ6jcWVOPsFMlbEt6OymW5l1PUjUTSEs/s640/blogger-image--892495555.jpg" /></a></div>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-22787424896987757772012-12-01T10:50:00.001-08:002012-12-01T18:40:39.763-08:00Homemade Doggie TreatsDecember 1, 2012 and I realize I haven't accomplished half of my DYI projects I had set out to try this year. So, this morning I was determined to cross one off of my list. Homemade doggie treats for Roscoe. It was as if he knew they were for him as he was under my feet the entire time I was preparing them. This recipe yields approximately 40 treats. As<br />
for Roscoe, the pickiest dog I've ever seen, he gives them two paws up! <br />
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What you need:<br />
1/2 cup peanut butter<br />
1/4 cup honey <br />
1 cup chicken broth<br />
1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
2 cups all purpose flour<br />
1 cup oats (I used quick oats)<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together the peanut butter, honey, oil and chicken broth. Add in the dry ingredients and combine. Roll out the mixture onto a floured surface, about 1/4" thick. Using a cookie cutter (I used candy cane shaped, but little dog bones would be cute) cut out your treats and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Continue to re-roll scraps to get as many treats as possible. Bake for 15 minutes and cool on wire rack. Store in an air tight container. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic1nzparygByCWPXIJw_KP2kK782y6J8y79lq2AoANEipc5tNtPbpNVDZ-3PACFlrIYdk6_rXZyS2YVe7pQleFWbfuq56J4c1f49hsKUbXtGkpbvliAaCcKIsh3fI_tCHejDK6-UfTQ9ew/s640/blogger-image--1536074291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic1nzparygByCWPXIJw_KP2kK782y6J8y79lq2AoANEipc5tNtPbpNVDZ-3PACFlrIYdk6_rXZyS2YVe7pQleFWbfuq56J4c1f49hsKUbXtGkpbvliAaCcKIsh3fI_tCHejDK6-UfTQ9ew/s640/blogger-image--1536074291.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7P9p1IpeGTLsz-AoLNPg2IafgtWa5cIVt6BJ6o46xSICHM5NwBgjgPUMAYaCj5j4Of4z6ifolJKWNEiZcMWG8vWCT-_n0qiuCpftHLjJqR84XUgppGOVHfy6yOrBeRLfCbmTNe0vsd5GJ/s640/blogger-image-1250385618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7P9p1IpeGTLsz-AoLNPg2IafgtWa5cIVt6BJ6o46xSICHM5NwBgjgPUMAYaCj5j4Of4z6ifolJKWNEiZcMWG8vWCT-_n0qiuCpftHLjJqR84XUgppGOVHfy6yOrBeRLfCbmTNe0vsd5GJ/s640/blogger-image-1250385618.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3I6Pyp1ABQLiUYbpW9yc5fmpaq7myqd-EwFnBtQtvxCYm07IPno19rlgOlN_qzyFw_JrVybyb_XH1NvqdHMsARMQoGRrKumJaFLtl-2SzQlOvd0TPGf_-62h_4a9Vg-lbKM0pJWvjk-bX/s640/blogger-image-1327854117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3I6Pyp1ABQLiUYbpW9yc5fmpaq7myqd-EwFnBtQtvxCYm07IPno19rlgOlN_qzyFw_JrVybyb_XH1NvqdHMsARMQoGRrKumJaFLtl-2SzQlOvd0TPGf_-62h_4a9Vg-lbKM0pJWvjk-bX/s640/blogger-image-1327854117.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EVIGQT0i_scTceuspjPIUsClhwHH2kXYa4ntXIm5PLetYy47hkCSb4WlwfOgeCRA45w6oerNd6sxbseSrSkfuexfek5OoraiJ3i3r4CIZkDpSqVnz-jVV6560zHPtVSeQuXqZYwNBcfj/s640/blogger-image--1933555312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EVIGQT0i_scTceuspjPIUsClhwHH2kXYa4ntXIm5PLetYy47hkCSb4WlwfOgeCRA45w6oerNd6sxbseSrSkfuexfek5OoraiJ3i3r4CIZkDpSqVnz-jVV6560zHPtVSeQuXqZYwNBcfj/s640/blogger-image--1933555312.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTd0Biq6WJCj1TB0818Tp5tFdcwRRwkgr5WA5X1syromt5lEsJOunrr17x0FQpVJERuHhkVS_YihwGELNOPDySb36ZX1QAgKso6keka8ubQILOCPFz9mYOjH-ZPKZQzST8YSAU9Rc_GEv6/s640/blogger-image--645190112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTd0Biq6WJCj1TB0818Tp5tFdcwRRwkgr5WA5X1syromt5lEsJOunrr17x0FQpVJERuHhkVS_YihwGELNOPDySb36ZX1QAgKso6keka8ubQILOCPFz9mYOjH-ZPKZQzST8YSAU9Rc_GEv6/s640/blogger-image--645190112.jpg" /></a></div>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-26532258050099946952012-11-25T09:35:00.001-08:002012-11-25T09:41:00.230-08:00Cranberry & Orange RelishThis cranberry relish is a perfect side dish for any holiday meal. I have been using this recipe for a couple of years and it has been a huge hit with my family. It is especially good on those left-over turkey sandwiches! Yum! <br />
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You will need:<br />
1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/4 cup orange juice<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
12 ounces cranberries<br />
1 pinch cinnamon, ground<br />
2 tablespoons orange zest<br />
1/2 cup orange segments <br />
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1. Rinse cranberries with cold water. In a medium saucepan add sugar, orange juice, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. <br />
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2. Bring to a boil and add cranberries, cinnamon and orange zest. Return to a boil and then reduce heat to medium low. Cook until cranberries start to burst, about ten minutes.<br />
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3. Remove from heat and add orange segments.<br />
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4. Let cool to room temperature. Pour sauce into a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXsZirbJRHvpQXWXimGfufgTJwkO4yZUtsL1ZvUD_E_Qhrqp5EsreuE3bRSxSmpnwBN8m-zWWd6raRL5vfVCOxTocZkfV_Q81iuWdIJFXTtqOtYyn9Hd6pb2D9oobE0o54xYdcVTRkNDC/s640/blogger-image--1779065470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXsZirbJRHvpQXWXimGfufgTJwkO4yZUtsL1ZvUD_E_Qhrqp5EsreuE3bRSxSmpnwBN8m-zWWd6raRL5vfVCOxTocZkfV_Q81iuWdIJFXTtqOtYyn9Hd6pb2D9oobE0o54xYdcVTRkNDC/s640/blogger-image--1779065470.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg25a71KdMMuYqHZcdaNLjvl2xgnjGq2D2Vlat3w2pUrTp7ONUorndhC1IUWXf8ETN6pyhn_57mavkUlfKTSj1tx5GNkODgrzDO37MAtWPoGtpyQxxuKM0jFqU5KRhSIbOBxgo0b6YToaGg/s640/blogger-image--1120912668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg25a71KdMMuYqHZcdaNLjvl2xgnjGq2D2Vlat3w2pUrTp7ONUorndhC1IUWXf8ETN6pyhn_57mavkUlfKTSj1tx5GNkODgrzDO37MAtWPoGtpyQxxuKM0jFqU5KRhSIbOBxgo0b6YToaGg/s640/blogger-image--1120912668.jpg" /></a></div>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-11632385978177514142012-11-22T13:29:00.001-08:002012-11-22T13:29:29.715-08:00Southern Pecan PieNot just Pecan Pie, but SOUTHERN Pecan Pie. A family recipe I make for my boys every Thanksgiving and Christmas. We all know there's no cooking like grandma's cooking, but I try to use family recipes as much as I can as a reminder of home. No matter what state we live in, thanks to our dear families and deep traditions we at least have some good southern recipes to fill our bellies. We may now call Wyoming home, but Kentucky is forever in our hearts. Happy Thanksgiving! <br />
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What you need:<br />
1/4 cup butter<br />
2/3 cup brown sugar<br />
Dash of salt<br />
3 eggs well beaten<br />
1 cup pecan halves<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
1 unbaked pie shell<br />
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Cream together the butter, brown sugar and salt. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into the pie shell and bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 30 minutes longer. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxw6HZwR7pJB1r1NRKOV0VVuKyDfNyjQyC1yg21y9teJB8VR9Ku7gdJN7dOwV8d2cH5LE4kT5qxvg1ekii2i5l1kj0jIkbrbxLdiNtxgB-Z4AP9Z5HnPi8c8QDDl37yG1MTxUsFejgOg1/s640/blogger-image-1984554846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxw6HZwR7pJB1r1NRKOV0VVuKyDfNyjQyC1yg21y9teJB8VR9Ku7gdJN7dOwV8d2cH5LE4kT5qxvg1ekii2i5l1kj0jIkbrbxLdiNtxgB-Z4AP9Z5HnPi8c8QDDl37yG1MTxUsFejgOg1/s640/blogger-image-1984554846.jpg" /></a></div>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-49052418914876117152012-11-21T14:34:00.001-08:002012-11-21T14:37:41.844-08:00OXO Good Cookie SpatulaI recently signed up to participate in a Blogger Cookie Swap in conjunction with <a href="http://www.cookiesforkidscancer.org/">Cookies for Kids Cancer</a> and to my surprise this week I received a OXO Good Cookie Spatula! I encourage all of my readers to checkout their page <a href="http://www.oxogoodcookies.com/cookie_spatula">http://www.oxogoodcookies.com/cookie_spatula</a>, and purchase one of these adorable cookie spatulas. 50% of the profits from the Spatula benefits Cookies for Kids' Cancer! And don't forget to register your upcoming bake sales at <a href="http://www.cookiesforkidscancer.org/">www.cookiesforkidscancer.org</a> and mention OXO because they will match funds up to $100,000.<br />
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What you'll need:<br />
1 bag of microwave popcorn<br />
8-10 pieces of miniature candy bars<br />
1/2 cup of peanut butter<br />
1/3 cup of granulated sugar<br />
1/2 cup honey<br />
1/2 tsp vanilla<br />
1/2 cup chocolate chips (I used white chocolate)<br />
Kosher salt to taste<br />
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Heat the peanut butter, honey, sugar and vanilla on the stove until smooth. Pour the mixture over the popped popcorn in a bowl and mix carefully with a spoon. Chop up the candy bars and add to the popcorn mixture. Pour the mixture out onto a wax paper lined pan. Lightly sprinkle with salt. Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the mixture. Let sit until the chocolate hardens and then enjoy! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RZIXIHY5cNKkzqrtd3sRvMnmAe8rmiaWjRK3E0BMrZEQHn0fjiNxyDExvW-3IipIrTNRQb_BGJ8JeyK3HVEIWR8zCu9Hw4ToeEwjNxBQwCqeZEZhCmgO36hztpOZ8dc1t-NrVJdHwU3C/s640/blogger-image--122211519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RZIXIHY5cNKkzqrtd3sRvMnmAe8rmiaWjRK3E0BMrZEQHn0fjiNxyDExvW-3IipIrTNRQb_BGJ8JeyK3HVEIWR8zCu9Hw4ToeEwjNxBQwCqeZEZhCmgO36hztpOZ8dc1t-NrVJdHwU3C/s640/blogger-image--122211519.jpg" /></a></div>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-387401215671548252012-09-02T13:43:00.001-07:002012-09-03T11:55:39.693-07:00Squash ChipsSchool has started, football season is in full swing, office has switched to winter hours, and Fall is swiftly approaching. Routine, hoodies, baking and cheering for our favorite football teams...this is my favorite time of the year. <br />
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During our long weekend we have been Fall cleaning, reorganizing and enjoying this beautiful Wyoming weather. As for me, I am focusing on getting back into the routine of baking, meal planning and blogging! <br />
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Today I made Squash Chips. Healthy, tasty and due to the simple fact that they are chips, the kids of course love them. <br />
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Making the chips:<br />
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F. Slice one large squash into thin slices and place on a baking sheet. Salt. Bake for one hour and then flip over chips. Bake for an additional hour or until crisp. Serve with your favorite dip. <br />
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keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983224315290112095.post-19923223572063510202012-04-28T11:15:00.001-07:002012-04-28T11:27:48.039-07:00Dark Chocolate Chunk Skillet CookieMy life has been a crazy blur these past few weeks. Big changes at work (positive, exciting changes I should add), track meets, school activities, last minute tax preparation...you get the picture. What better way to relax on an activity-free Saturday than with a cookie that you mix and cook right in the skillet. Spoon a scoop of ice cream on top, pass out some spoons, and dig in. Talk about a yummy treat to indulge in after a long busy week. Go ahead, you deserve it!<br />
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Recipe adapted from: <a href="http://www.sophistimom.com/one-pan-skillet-cookie/">Sophistimom</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>What you need:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;">1 stick 8 tablespoons unsalted butter</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;">1/2 cup light brown sugar</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;">1 egg</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;">1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;">1/4 teaspoon kosher salt</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;">1 cup chocolate chunks</span> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>How to make it:</u></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in an 8 inch cast iron skillet set over medium-low heat. Next, stir in sugars and vanilla and remove from heat. Let the mixture rest until the pan is warm, but no longer very hot, (about 5 minutes).</span> </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Crack an egg onto the butter and sugar mixture, and use a fork to whisk it well into the mixture. Place flour, baking soda, and salt on top, and very carefully stir into the mixture until smooth and well-mixed. Stir in chocolate chunks. Place in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until starting to turn golden on the top and around the edges, but soft in the center. Serve with vanilla ice cream.</span></span>keilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606075590833357994noreply@blogger.com0