We made these cookies a couple of weeks ago at our Kentucky Derby party. It was easy and fun for the girls to shape the cookies themselves. These would make a nice treat for someone who is feeling blue! Brown-Eyed Susans 1 batch sugar cookie dough. We use this recipe.3 TBSP. cocoa powder (dutch process)1/4 […]
Navajo Fry Bread
Pueblo Fry Bread, Indian Fry Bread….this goes by many names but we call it Navajo Fry Bread because we got the recipe from our good friends the Blackwaters. He is Navajo (grew up living in a hogan and everything!). She’s half Paiute, half Shoshone. We loved eating at their house because of the wonderful fry […]
Teaching Kids to Cook Part II
This is the second in a series of posts about cooking with children. Read the first post here. Meal Planning We all want our families to eat healthy. This can be hard when we have picky eaters that only like noodles, bread, and shredded wheat cereal. Not very well rounded, right? Teaching my children to […]
BBQ Chicken Pizza
One of the easiest,cheapest things to make is pizza. My girls LOVE to cook pizza. Every once in a while I can talk one of them in to trying a new pizza recipe to break us out of the rut of cheese, pepperoni, or Hawaiian. This BBQ Chicken Pizza was an instant hit. It fast […]
Savory Sausage Rice
This is definitely one of our favorite main dishes. To make it a little bit healthier definitely leave out the butter and try using brown rice. Savory Sausage Rice 2 lbs. bulk pork sausage (Jimmy Dean is the best)2 1/2 cups chopped celery1 cup finely chopped green pepper3/4 cup chopped onion2 (2 1/8 oz.) pkgs. […]
Magic Chocolate Milkshakes
My favorite fast food restaurant is Wendy’s. Give me a Chocolate Frosty and their french fries and I’m one happy girl. Unfortunately the closest Wendy’s is about 200 miles away. 🙁 When I get a craving for a Frosty I make these Magic Chocolate Milkshakes – which means we make these at least two to […]
Skor Cake
Another deadly dessert. Bon Bon made this on Thursday it was gone in no time! Named after the Skor candy bar this choclate cake oozes caramel and toffee. Skor Cake 1 box chocolate cake mix1 small jar caramel topping1 can sweetened condensed milk1 8 oz. container Cool Whip1/2 – 3/4 cup toffee bits or crunched […]
Petite Watermelons
My daughters love to have tea parties with their dolls. These “Watermelons” are a favorite treat to make and serve. Petite Watermelons 2 limes 1 small box of red Jello mini chocolate chips Cut both limes in half lengthwise. Scoop out all the fruit with a spoon. Place the limes in a muffin tin to […]
Beef Stroganoff
A favorite of Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s. I made the mistake of substituting ground beef one time. A BIG NO NO!!! We prefer this served over rice but it is also good over noodles. We double the recipe because it only serves four. Beef Stroganoff 1 lb. beef tenderloin steak or sirloin steak 2 TBSP. all-purpose […]
Spice Cake
Every once in a while I crave something that’s not chocolate. Shocking. I know. This spice cake always seems to hit the spot. I started making this cake way back when I was about 13. I love it served without frosting and big dollop of cool whip or for breakfast in a bowl with milk. […]
Triple Chocolate Brownies
This “mix of mixes” is convenient and quick to make. The result is a pan of very rich, fudgy brownies. This is an easy recipe that my younger children like to make “all by themselves.”Pin It Triple Chocolate Brownies 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding1 package (18.25 oz) chocolate cake mix2 cups semisweet chocolate […]
Chocolate Dreams
The ganache filling for these cookies are heavenly, especially when eaten hot, straight from the oven. Chocolate Dreams Cookies:3/4 cup salted butter, softened1/2 cup powdered sugar1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed2 large egg yols1 tsp. vanilla1 1/2 cups flour Chocolate Filling:1/2 cup heavy cream1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips In a medium bowl […]
Mexican Corn Chowder
This is the perfect soup to warm you up on a cold winter evening. Wonderful flavors combine for a delicious bowl of comfort food. Make sure to pass the hot pepper sauce around for personal adjustment of the spiciness. Mexican Corn Chowder * 2 cups cooked chicken* 1/2 c cooked onions* 1-2 cloves garlic – […]
Chocolate Quickies
When we don’t have the time to make the more gourmet Black Gold Cookies we make these Chocolate Quickies. As the name implies, they are quick to make and oh so chocolatey! They are also very quick to disappear. Chocolate Quickies 2 cups flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt1 cup unsalted […]
Chewy Rocky Road Bars
Mmmm…..this bars are deadly. They make me sick every time, I eat so many of them. They are one of Semisweet’s favorite things to make. She even won $75 and grand champion at the county fair with these bad boys. Chewy Rocky Road Bars 1 1/2 cups finely crushed unsalted pretzels 3/4 cup butter or […]