Pumpkin Squares

Pumpkin Squares

Cake Mixture: 1 box yellow cake mix, reserve ¾ cup. 1 stick butter, melted 1 egg, slightly beaten Blend the butter and egg into the cake mix and press into a greased and floured 9x13x2” pan.  Use the back of a tablespoon to pat this mixture evenly over the bottom...
Auntie’s Butter Crust Apple Squares

Auntie’s Butter Crust Apple Squares

Crust: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 t. salt ¾ + 1/3 c. butter flavor Crisco 7-1/2 T. very cold water Directions:  Put the flour, salt and Crisco in a food processor.  Pulse to mix.  While pulsing, slowly add the water continuing to pulse until a ball...
Apple Cider Mimosas

Apple Cider Mimosas

These are delicious and so easy to make.  September is a time for apple cider fresh from the orchard.  It’s always fun to stop, kids pop out of cars, smiles are on all the adult faces.  This year we thought we’d see the smiles on the faces of our family by...
Easy Cheese Danish

Easy Cheese Danish

While this recipe may not be on the diet list, it is a favorite among our guests.  It’s a sin to share, as the danish are so quick and easy to make. (You’ll know I’m not slaving all day in the kitchen!)  It is also great to take along to a brunch...
Best Ever Banana Bread

Best Ever Banana Bread

3 Ripe Bananas, mashed 1/3 c. melted butter 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 egg, beaten 2 T. non-fat sour cream 1 t. vanilla 1 t. baking soda ¼ t. salt 1 ½ c. flour For streusel: 2 T.  ground cinnamon ¼ c. of sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease a 9” x 5” loaf pan,...
Twisted Rhubarb Compote

Twisted Rhubarb Compote

6 c. rhubarb, cut into 1” pieces 1 T. candied ginger, finely chopped ½ c. sugar 2 T. agave nectar or honey 2/3 c. ginger ale ¼ c. fresh strawberries, cut up (added for color) Zest of one lemon Juice of ½ lemon Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.  Cover and cook...