Apple Bread

Apple Bread

It’s January, winter is a time we all seem to need some comfort food to warm our bellies and our souls.  To quote Oprah, “I love bread!”.  The other day I was in the mood for beef stew and, of course, that requires tasty, crusty bread.  Remember...
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...
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,...