Category: Blog

  • Buttermilk Brownies

    Buttermilk Brownies
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    Buttermilk Brownies The best buttermilk brownies EVER!  INGREDIENTS BROWNIES: 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 1 cup water ⅓ cup cocoa powder 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 eggs ½ cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1 tbs vinegar) 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract FROSTING: ½ cup… Read more

  • I’m 25, and my dad is still “daddy” to me.

    I’m 25, and my dad is still “daddy” to me.

    Growing up, I was a “daddy’s girl”, just ask anyone who knew me as a young girl, I ADORED MY DAD. He was always “daddy” to me, he gave me all the love that a little girl needed. He loved and respected my mother, and did the same to me. I was never ashamed to… Read more

  • Fool Proof Cut-Out-Cookies

    Fool Proof Cut-Out-Cookies
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    Fool Proof Cut-Out-Cookies Quick and easy, delicious cut out cookie dough! 1 1/2 cups butter (softened) 2 cups white sugar 1 tsp vanilla 5 cups flour 2 tbs baking powder 1 tsp salt Preheat oven to 400 Cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Best in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla. Combine… Read more

  • God doesn’t want a Hallmark Card this Valentine’s Day; and neither does your spouse.

    God doesn’t want a Hallmark Card this Valentine’s Day; and neither does your spouse.

    Ecclesiastes 5:2-6 Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to makes a speech before God, God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. I’ve always envied those that can pray like they are reading a best-selling poem. Like a love letter to God.  Or… Read more

  • Cinnamon Amish Bread

    Cinnamon Amish Bread
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    Cinnamon Amish Bread Our favorite breakfast bread. 1 cup butter (2 sticks, softened) 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk+2tbsp vinegar) 4 cups flour 3 tsp baking soda Topping: 2/3 cup sugar 2 tsp cinnamon Cream together butter, 2 cups of sugar, and eggs. Add milk, flour, and baking soda.… Read more

  • Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls

    Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls
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    Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls The best homemade cinnamon rolls. 1/4 cup butter (melted) 1/2 package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup warm milk 1 tbs white sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup warm water 4 cups bread flour 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 4 tsp ground cinnamon Frosting 1 package cream cheese (softened) 1/4 cup… Read more

  • Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies These chewy oatmeal raisin cookies won't last long in your kitchen. 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup raisins Heat oven to 350. Cream butter, brown sugar,… Read more

  • Good Ol’ Iowa Ham Balls

    Good Ol’ Iowa Ham Balls
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    Good Ol’ Iowa Ham Balls Classic Iowa recipe that everyone loves! 2 lbs ham loaf 1 cup cracker crumbs 1/2 cup milk 1/8 tsp pepper Sauce 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup water Mix ingredients together and form into balls. Place in baking dish. Mix sauce ingreidents… Read more

  • Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

    Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
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    Chicken and Wild Rice Soup This delicious thick soup is a favorite in our household! It’s super easy to throw together, (I’m all about easy recipes) and it’s a good one to use up leftover chicken(I love using leftovers to make a different meal). 6 cups water 1 pkg Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice 1 packet… Read more

  • Ooey-Gooey Scotcheroos

    Ooey-Gooey Scotcheroos
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    Ooey Gooey Scotcheroos After multiple fails at making a delicious scotcheroo, I finally found the perfect recipe. 1 cup corn syrup 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter (creamy) 5 cup rice krispies Topping 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups peanut butter chips 3 tbs butter Bring corn syrup and sugar to… Read more