When corn muffin mix and cake mix met and fell in love, this was the result. My good friend brought these to me 7 years ago when I had my first baby boy. She made it in an 8×8 pan and I kid you not, I ate almost the entire thing. In one sitting. They […]
by Laura
Creamy White Bean Chicken Chili
It’s 51 degrees right now….dark and rainy. It’s also May 25th!! Portland is evidently late getting the memo that winter is over and we’re two months into Spring. This would be the perfect way to warm up. It’s incredibly simple to make and delicious. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 […]
by Laura
Chocolate Oatmeal Almost-Candy Bars
Yummmmm!!!! Another delicious treat from annies-eats.com. Today looks like the perfect day for baking!! For the oatmeal layer: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups light brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 […]
by Laura
Spotlight: Meals for New Parents
I go to a fabulous church. One of the fabulous things they offer is a meals ministry. These wonderful ladies make and bring meals to new parents, grieving people or people who have been sick or have a sick loved one. I have been blessed to give and receive in this ministry. Here is one […]
by Laura
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
A delicious blueberry muffin with a hint of lemon, topped with a glaze. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup 2% milk 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Dash salt 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries GLAZE: 1-1/2 cups […]
by Laura
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
These come from my very favorite food blogger, Annie (you can find a link to her site on my side bar). They are amazing!! Yield:24 cupcakes Ingredients: For the cupcakes: 3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1½ cups light brown sugar, packed 4 large eggs 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder […]
by Laura
Key Lime Bars
I adore Key Lime Pie. Here’s a little version you can hold in your hand 🙂 1 cup finely ground graham cracker crumbs 2 1/2 tablespoons finely ground graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 large egg yolks 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest 2/3 cup fresh Key lime […]
by Laura
Chicken Piccata
A delicious, light, lemony chicken. I LOVE this dish! Ingredients 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup brined capers, […]
by Laura
Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients 4 chicken thighs 2 chicken breasts with skin and backbone, halved crosswise 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 1/2 cup all purpose flour, for dredging 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped […]
by Laura
Chicken Tetrazzini
This is a really delicious recipe. Both the boys loved it too so you know you have a winner!! Ingredients 9 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 pound white mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, finely chopped 5 cloves […]