I will admit first that a brownie recipe has to go incredibly, catastrophically wrong before I might say it’s BAD.  Even bad brownies usually have some redeeming quality – I mean, they might be hard as a rock, but they’re still a chocolate rock, right?  Maybe if you accidentally used salt in place of all the sugar?  That might be bad enough for me to throw them out.  I still might try a bite first, just in case.

Fortunately, this recipe for cream cheese swirled brownies is great, and it’s also simple to follow, so you should be spared the “should I throw out these bad brownies” dilemma.  More likely, you’ll have to talk yourself out of keeping these crazy delicious brownies a secret from the other people you share a house with.  It’s not worth it, by the way.  These smell so good baking that neighbors might wander over to see what you’re doing, so your chances of keeping them from people in your own house is slim at best.  Earn some brownie points (ha!) by sharing them willingly.

Recipe is courtesy of Ranikabani on Food.com

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Quick Tip: Be sure to cover these with foil to bake – this will make the brownies more moist like fudge and less like cake.  You might need to take the foil off for the last fifteen minutes or so if the top doesn’t seem like it’s set.

I make salmon pretty often.  I’ve always liked it  – it’s got a lot of flavor, it’s heartier than most of the white fish that’s most readily available, like tilapia or cod, and it’s also easy to season in a way that’s simple, but has great results.  My standby preparation is basically just butter, a little cajun seasoning and a squeeze of lemon, which is nearly no effort on my part, but which makes a noticeable difference in the overall flavor.

That being said, every now and then I do find myself thinking “what else can I do with this?”.  And of course there are lots of things you can do with salmon that are fantastic, but because I’ve made it this way for so long, I tend to go on autopilot until I’m already sitting at the table with my salmon in front of me before I think about looking up some new tricks for it.  But last week, when I was picking out some salmon fillets to use for dinner the next day, I finally decided I wanted to try something at least just a little bit more involved than my usual routine.

Recipe is courtesy of Campbell’s

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Quick Tip: I like to melt a little butter to brush over the salmon fillets before adding the breadcrumb topping.  It tastes great and helps the topping stick a little better.

Fresh From The Oven; You Won’t Be Able To Pass On These!

Hello, everyone! So, today we are going to dive right into the fine art of baking cinnamon rolls. Now, I am a Midwestern native of Michigan, aka, “The Mitten.” However, my darling husband is from Pennsylvania. We recently moved to his home-state and upon doing so, I was introduced to Amish baked goods.

I’m telling you, it’s one of the very best things that has ever happened to me. If you have, even for a second, considered moving to Pennsylvania, the Amish desserts are totally worth it. Now, let me remind you that I was actually brought up in a Mennonite household; so I’m no stranger to yummy baked goods made from scratch. However, there is just something different about Amish pastries.

I can’t explain it – it just seems that you can never fail when you’re using an Amish recipe! It’s like a guarantee for a delicious result. I found this recipe for Amish cinnamon rolls and I knew right then and there that there would be a storm of baking going on in my home.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Amish 365.

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Quick Tip: Make sure to knead your dough well as this determines how soft your cinnamon rolls will turn out.

Have you ever indulged in a dessert so good that your eyes rolled back in your head and you were left in a food trance? If not, then you are missing out on a wild experience and need to whip up this recipe for lemon lush. Yes, it is called “lush” because you’ll get drunk off it’s mere goodness.

There is no alcohol in this dessert, but there is plenty of flavor that will send your taste buds into a tailspin of happiness. I have made this dessert twice now for church potlucks and I always receive requests to keep bringing it back. Rarely, are there ever leftovers. After one bite of this delicious dessert, you’ll understand why.

Recipe and photo courtesy of All Recipes.

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Quick Tip: This recipe can easily be doubled to make 2 pans of lemon lush instead of only one.

So, I understand that we are in the throws of the summer heat. I mean, after all, it is, July, so why would anyone want to eat soup? I’ll tell you why, “heirloom tomatoes.” You guys and gals need to seriously plant some of these fabulous fruits in your garden and come harvest time, turn them into a steaming pot of soup.

There’s just something different about heirloom tomatoes, especially when they are grown in your own garden. They are ripe, colorful, and oh so sweet! Granted, you can still make this recipe with great success using heirloom tomatoes from your local farmer’s market or your neighbor’s garden 🙂 The flavor combinations in this simple recipe are to die for and they’ll send your taste buds on a magical journey to food mecca.

Recipe courtesy of Mother Earth Living.

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Quick Tip: I love making homemade tomato soup for my family and serving it with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Dude. This recipe for slow cooker beef tips and rice is, hands down, the BEST recipe of its kind that I have EVER come across. Seriously. Wow! I made this the other day for my family and they devoured it like cattle coming in from the field. Actually, they devoured it like a hungry fox coming into the chicken barn.

I cannot stress enough how easy this recipe is to make. All you do is toss 8 easy-to-get ingredients into your slow cooker, set it, and forget it. It’s really that simple. Once it’s ready, serve the beef tops over a bed of rice and wait for your taste buds to go crazy with happiness. Thsi recipe has earned a permanent spot on my monthly meal plan schedule.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12tomatoes.

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Quick Tip: I enjoy adding a splash of soy sauce to my serving of beef tips and rice. This condiment gives the food an additional punch of flavor.

I am all about the sweet and sassy desserts. In fact, desserts and myself often have weekly love affairs because I need at least one yummy, sweet treat in my life on the regular. Typically, I’m a chocoholic. Then, I came across this lovely recipe for banana’s Foster bread pudding and my heart was won over.

This bread pudding is truly magical in the sense that one can actually fall in love with it. Seriously, if I could get a room decked out in candles, roses, and champagne, I’d take this banana’s Foster bread pudding to it and eat it slowly all night long. Yes folks, it is THAT good!

Recipe courtesy of Food.com.

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Quick Tip: Enjoy this lovely banana’s Foster bread pudding with a scoop of your favorite ice cream. I enjoy butter pecan.