Category: Recipes
Recipes approved by my two toughest critics.
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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
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Good Ol’ Iowa Ham Balls
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
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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
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
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Ooey-Gooey Scotcheroos
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
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The BEST Banana Bars
The BEST Banana Bars These banana bars are moist and delicious. They make a large pan, but trust me, you won't have any issues eating them all. 1 1/2 cup butter (softened) 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 tspn vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tspn baking soda… Read more
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Overnight Carmel Rolls
Overnight Carmel Rolls Our go-to breakfast rolls. 1 bag frozen cinnamon rolls (Rhodes) 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1 stick butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar Place 12 frozen cinnamon rolls in a greased pan. Melt ice cream and butter in a pot on the stove. Mix in sugar and brown sugar, bring… Read more
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Maple Brown Sugar Cookies With Maple Glaze
Maple Brown Sugar Cookies with Maple Glaze A cookie that tastes like fall. 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup softened butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbs pure maple syrup 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 1/8 tsp salt 3 egg yolks 1/2 tsp vanilla 3 cups flour Glaze 3… Read more
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Miniature Apple Pies
Miniature Apple Pies Single serve apple pies in ramakins. 1 refrigerator pie crust 1 can apple pie filling Topping 2 tbs sugar 2 tbs brown sugar 1 tbs cinnamon 1 tbs flour Preheat the oven to 400. Lay out the ramekin on top of the crust. Cut the crust 1 inch larger than the ramekin.… Read more