main dish BBQ’D Pork Chops So these are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!!!!  I am not a huge pork fan, but if I am going to have pork it is going to be cooked to the point of tenderness that just really melts in your mouth. These totally fit the bill!Brown pork chops.  Saute medium onion. Place in baking dish.Mix:1 cup ketchup1/4 cup […]
chocolate Soft Batch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (use cream cheese in a block or spreadable, don’t use fat-free, light or whipped)3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon baking sodapinch salt, optional and to taste2 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips […]
breads Zucchini Bread with Crumb Topping and Frosting Bread Batter: 6 eggs4 cups sugar4 tsp vanilla6 cups flour2 tsp baking soda2 tsp salt1/2 tsp baking powder6 tsp cinnamon1 1/2 c canola or vegetable oil4 cups pureed zucchini1 cup nuts, optional1 cup raisins, optionalBeat eggs, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.  Add salt, soda, baking powder and cinnamon.  Beat again.  Add oil and zucchini.  When […]
cake Banana Cake From my friend Karen Van Uitert2-3 ripe bananas, mashed1/2 cup melted butter1 cup sour cream1 1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanillaMix above ingredients together and then add:2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp saltPour in a greased cookie sheet (11X17″ size).  Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 mins.Frosting:1 stick butter3-4 cups powdered […]
recipes Squash Casserole 2 cups cooked squash, any kind 1 can cream of mushroom (I usually use cream of chicken) 1 medium onion, chopped well 4 T butter 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 3 well-beaten eggs salt and pepper to taste Mix all together and pour into greased casserole and top with crushed crackers.  Bake at 350 degrees […]
ice cream Fruity Sherbet Josh-this is posted just for you!2 – half gallons raspberry sherbet1 – half gallon pineapple sherbet2 pkgs frozen raspberries (partially thawed)1 lg can crushed pineapple, drained8-10 bananas, quarteredAllow sherbet to soften and then add fruit; mixing well.  Refreeze until ready to serve.  Great with a sugar wafer stuck in the sherbet when serving. This is […]
cake New York Cheesecake Cheesecake Ingredients 4 pkgs cream cheese3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs2 T vanilla3 tsp lemon juiceBeat softened cream cheese; add remaining ingredients and mix well.  Bake in graham cracker crust (see recipe below) at 500 degrees for 10 minutes; let stand for 5 minutes and top with glaze (recipe below).  Turn oven to 250 degrees; bake for […]
chocolate Coconutty Oatmeal Almond Joy Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled to room temp 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 8-9 mini Almond Joy bars, chopped 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats Instructions 1 Preheat […]
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carding Happy Anniversary (On your home purchase) Card So, as a realtor, I needed to design a card for those hitting their home purchase anniversary.  Worked this one up – when I am making large amounts of cards, I try to keep them super simple.  This one certainly fit that bill! Hope you are all having a wonderful spring and getting to enjoy […]
carding Happy B-day Card Simple little b-day card – when you are making 40 and likely needing to do more – you gotta do something easy!  I will probably do a different color combo and different papers next time.  If I was doing fewer, I would have inked the edges – love that look!  Thanks for stopping by!
antiques Basement Re-Do! So, after 5 years of living in my basement, my youngest son moved out (We have literally had someone living in our basement for nearly 12 years now between all 3 of our boys).  This called for a bit of “retail therapy” as I sprang into action to “reclaim” my space.  Pics are not great, […]
real estate Every Bell and Whistle! http://vu.realbiz360.com/preview_listing.php?listing_id=-552096 Go to the link above to see this amazing home!  Truly one of a kind.  
On A Personal Note New Professional Pic It took me 8 years, but I finally got a new professional picture!  I truly would rather get a root canal than be in front of the camera – so grateful for a very patient photographer.  
bars Quick and Easy Turtle Brownie Bars Tried these the other day for a closing and they got rave reviews from my clients. Fast and easy! Ingredients 1 box of chocolate cake mix1/3 cup oil2 eggs1 cup each of white chips, semi-sweet chips, milk chocolate chips and dark chocolate chips or chunks* Optional 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts1/2 cup butter32 unwrapped […]
family The Thing We Never Talk About-W.O.R.K. In Marriage David and I just celebrated 33 years of marriage.  Over the years we have had lots of people comment about how we are the “perfect couple” and “so lucky”.  While I will admit A.) we are not perfect and B.) we have been very “lucky” and incredibly blessed, the one thing we never seem to […]
chocolate Chocolate Layered Dessert Another great recipe I have been making for over 30 years.  Sorry I forgot to post this sooner.  Super easy and so, so good!Crust:1 cup flour1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup melted butter1/4 cup powdered sugarBlend and press into a 9X13″ pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.  Cool at least 10 minutes.Cream Cheese Layer:1 […]
christmas Incredibly Blessed….. I am feeling so incredibly blessed right now.  Last night I had an experience I will never forget.  One of my clients was recently diagnosed with cancer and has been undergoing chemo treatments, soon to begin radiation.  I was devastated by when I heard the news as I was touched by how humble and Christ-like […]
breads Norwegian Bread 2 cups milk 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar      1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp cardamom Scald milk, add other ingredients and cool.  When lukewarm add 1 pkg dry yeast.  Add 4 cups sifted flour. Beat until smooth; put in large buttered bowl.; cover; let rise to double in bulk (about 2 1/2 hours).  Then stir […]
christmas Christmas Is My Favorite! It has taken me FOREVER to get pics up of my Christmas decorating.  First I had to get a new camera, then I couldn’t figure out how to get the pics to my computer (thanks honey!), and then just the normal December chaos!  Christmas is my very favorite time of year and I love everything […]
christmas Pay It Forward As I was selecting a small client appreciation gift idea this year, I came across a cute holder for a square of Ghirardelli chocolate—I was smitten and got to work right away.  It was only after I was well into the project that I realized the chocolate would make the envelope too bulky to go […]