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When I mix up brownies I like to add in extra fudge, carmel, or butterscotch as the brownies are mixing.  When I put the mix in the pan I swirl a bit more of either of those toppings and then bake according to directions on box.  No I never make my brownies from scratch as I don't like cake like brownies at all and that is usually how my homemade brownies turn out.  Happy Baking!!

Tastier Bread and Rolls Enhance a plain roll or slice of bread with extra flavor. Soften a stick of butter then whip in your choice of garlic, rosemary, lemon juice or honey. (taken from the book "Simple Tips for the Kitchen" compiled by Kathy Shutt )

Designer Cookies Use a stencil or a lacy paper doily to easily decorate cakes, bars and cookies. Place the stencil on the top of a warm cake, and sift powdered sugar or cocoa all over. Carefully remove the stencil and you'll be left with a fantastic design. (from the book "Simple Tips for the Kitchen" compiled by Kathy Shutt )

This is a favorite from when we were first married and I am making it for supper tonight. On a cold and rainy day this just seemed to be the meal to make. 4-5 average sized potatoes 2-3 carrots 1 pound ground beef 1/2 soup can of 2% milk 1/2 soup can of Chicken Stock 1 can cream corn 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup of any kind of shredded cheese (we prefer Colby ) 1. Peel and cube the potatoes and carrots and set aside in a bowl. 2.  Fry with ground beef with some salt and pepper 3. Spray the inside of a casserole dish and then add the cooked ground beef, the potatoes and carrots. 4.  Pour the soup, cream corn, milk and chicken stock into a bowl and whisk till blended.  Then pour over potatoes and ground beef.  5.  Stir all together and top with cheese.  I usually add more cheese and stir it into the casserole then add some cheese to the top.  6.  Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 11/2 to 2 hours, checking by poking with a fo...

I love Sweet Potatoes and this recipe just caught my eye. . . .can't wait to have them. . .YUMMY!! Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Details: Sweet potatoes make these golden oven fries much healthier than the fried white potatoes we all grew up eating. If you want to add a spicy touch, use Hungarian hot paprika. (Phase 2) Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and dried 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika Nutritional Information: 100 calories 3.5 g fat (0 g sat) 17 g carbohydrate 1 g protein 2 g dietary fiber 170 mg sodium Directions: Heat oven to 425° F. Slice each sweet potato lengthwise into 8 pieces. Toss with oil, salt, and paprika. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Turn slices and bake until bottom is browned and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot. See all South Beach Diet Recipes

These yummy chocolate candies are from my friend Alicia. She gave us a box of them for Christmas and they were SO good. I wanted to post them because they are good anytime of the year. Buckeyes: 2 Cups Peanut Butter 1 Stick Butter 3 Cups Rice Krispies 2 Cups Powdered Sugar 12 oz. Semisweet Chocolate Chips (milk or white chocolate would work too) ¼ bar Paraffin Wax (in canning section at grocery store) Melt peanut butter and butter in microwave. Pour over rice krispies in larger bowl and stir to coat. Add powdered sugar (I added a little more so it wasn ’t too sticky). Roll into balls and put in the fridge until firm. Start melting wax over double boiler (I put one kettle into another one that’s filled with water) on stove top over medium heat, then add chocolate chips and turn low. It’s easiest to coat a couple balls at a time, taking them out with a fork to let excess chocolate drip, and place on wax paper on a tray that you can place in the fridge. Officially, you are s...

If you LOVE brunch then you are going to love this coffee cake that my friend made for our brunch that we had at my house a few weekends ago. Here is her recipe it is so wonderful. Creamy Cranberry Coffee Cake (Courtesy of my friend Melanie) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 egg 3/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries (it was the whole bag) 1 T grated orange peel Cream cheese layer: 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Topping: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Combine egg, orange juice, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients until well combined. Fold in the cranberries and orange peel. Pour into a greased 9-in spring form pan. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanil...