Category Archives: Desserts

Cheesecake Brownies – Quick and Easy

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Michie

Okay.. first off.. I don’t normally make brownies from scratch. Yes, that’s lazy. But, really, I am not a brownie aficionado and I can get by on a $2.00 package of mix. However..there are a few things that I do … Continue reading →

Baked Applesauce

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Michie

I was in the mood tonight for something sweet, and having a bunch of apples left, I decided to make applesauce. There must be at least a dozen different recipes in my collection of recipe cards for applesauce. How to … Continue reading →

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Toasted Pecan Pie Crust

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Michie

Toasted Pecan Pie Crust 2 Cups toasted pecans 2 teaspoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon water Lay the pecans on a parchment lined baking sheet and roast for about 2-3 minutes in a 350 … Continue reading →

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Graham Cracker Crust

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Michie

This is just a simple recipe, easy to make .. used for quick pies, and desserts. Graham Cracker Crust 1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons butter, melted Mix together graham cracker crumbs, … Continue reading →

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Roosamanna (Semolina Pudding) (Our Thanksgiving dessert)

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Michie

Thanksgiving dessert is traditionally pumpkin pie. I was all prepared to make it for our Thanksgiving – all the ingredients purchased and ready to go… that is until my son insisted on Roosamanna. It’s a simple dessert, and one that … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Michie

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars 2 cups peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)4 cups powdered sugar (10x sugar or icing sugar)1/2 cup butter3 cups of a crunchy cereal, like rice chex2 cups chocolate chips1/2 cup of chopped peanuts In either a sauce … Continue reading →

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