Never buy boxed brownie mix again! Follow the recipe below and make brownies for approximately 30 a mix! This brownie mix is so simple, so easy. Not just frugal but cuts out the unknown ingredients. My kids love these brownies, they’re always a hit. Great for bake sales, parties and school events. My kids love … Read more
A friend of mine invited me to a tiny gathering at her house one weekend. It was a simple party supposedly. She just wanted to catch up with us since work has been eating her schedule lately. She was one of my career-first friends who was still enjoying the single life, or to put it … Read more
No Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert topped with coconut is cool, creamy and perfect for summer. You’ll want to make this easy vintage dessert again and again! I found this little gem of a dessert when I was going through my grandma’s collection vintage recipes. You’ve probably noticed that I’ve been sharing a lot of old retro … Read more
Mackinac Island is an oasis of nostalgia nestled in Michigan’s Lake Huron. To get there, hop on a ferry or small plane to arrive at the tiny little island, less than 4 miles in size. The island is a beloved tourist destination known for its beautiful landscape, quaint small town charm, great restaurants, and most … Read more
You’ll Need: 1 cup of butter.1 ½ cups of white sugar.1 ½ cups of brown sugar.4 eggs.3 tsps of vanilla.4 ½ cups of flour.2 tsps of baking soda.1 tsp of salt.5 cups of chocolate chips.2 cups of sweetened coconut.2 cups of chopped almond. How to: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars … Read more
Ingredients CRUST:1/2 pound unsalted butter, room temperature1/2 cup granulated sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon kosher saltFILLING:6 extra-large eggs, room temperature3 cups granulated sugar2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice1 cup all-purpose flourConfectioners’ sugar, for dusting Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. For the crust, cream the butter and … Read more
INGREDIENTS:CHICKEN:3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)Salt and pepper1 cup cornstarch2 large eggs, beaten1/4 cup canola, vegetable or coconut oilSAUCE:1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (depending on how sweet you want the sauce)4 tablespoons ketchup1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (see note for substitutions)1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon garlic saltINSTRUCTIONS:Preheat the oven to 325 degrees … Read more
INGREDIENTS: 2 sheets of puff pastry 5 oz cream cheese, softened 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream 2 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 oz lemon curd ½ cup powdered sugar 1½ Tbsp heavy whipping cream ½ tsp lemon zest Little bit of water in a small bowl 1 egg INSTRUCTIONS: Combine cream cheese, sugar, … Read more
Ingredients : 2 tablespoon butter3 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced¼ cup brown sugar½ teaspoon cinnamon10-12 egg roll wrappersoil for fryingpowdered sugar, for dustingcaramel sauce Instructions : In a medium size pan, melt butter, add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often until apples are tender.Pour into a bowl and place in … Read more
Ingredients For the Bread Pudding:6 large croissants or 10 small ones, slightly stale3 cups heavy whipping cream6 egg yolks¾ cup granulated sugar1 tsp. nutmeg Pecan Toffee Sauce:¾ cup brown sugar, tightly packed⅓ cup unsalted butter⅓ cup heavy whipping cream1 TBSP Amaretto½ cup chopped pecans, toasted Instructions For the bread pudding:Tear croissants into pieces and place … Read more
Ingredients : Topping1cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces Apple Mixture6 apples, peeled, thinly sliced3 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons lemon juice Cake1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix1 1/3cups water1/3 cup oil3 eggs Directions : 1 Heat oven to 350°F … Read more
Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple juice1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup brown sugar, packed3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce3 cloves garlic, minced12 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, juices reserved*2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions: In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, chicken broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, and … Read more
INGREDIENTS Cupcake base: 1-2 whole fresh kiwis (enough to make 1/3 cup of mashed kiwi) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature slightly over 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 2 egg whites Frosting: 1 whole … Read more
Ingredients :1 (10-ounce) bag of egg noodles1 jar of tomato sauce (I use Ragu spaghetti sauce)3 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded1 1/2 pound hamburger meat1 package of pepperoni Directions : Brown the meat and drain the grease. Boil Noodles until soft. Drain the water. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a 9×13 casserole dish, start layering … Read more
Ingredients:Loaf2-3 very ripe bananas, mashed2 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup milkJuice of 1 lemon (2 tablespoons juice) Frosting2 cups confectioners’ sugarjuice of 1 lemon1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf … Read more
Ingredients: 12 ounces soft caramels (homemade or store-bought)6 ounces pecans (halves, toasted)8 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet, chips are fine) How to Make It: 1 Gather the ingredients.02 Prepare a cookie sheet by covering it with aluminum foil or parchment, and spraying the foil or parchment with nonstick cooking spray.03 Arrange the pecans in clusters of 4 … Read more