Monday, August 16, 2010

Layered Rice Krispie Treats


This are evil. They are so addictive and yummy!

Layered Rice Krispie Treats

Layer 1- Make a regular batch of rice krispie treats. Melt 5 Tbsp of butter and 10 ounces of marshmallows. Add 6 cups of Rice krispies. Put into greased 9 x 13 pan.

Layer 2- Put 2 cups of minature marshmallows on top

Layer 3- In a sauce pan melt 1 pound of carmels, 1/2 cup butter and 1 can sweetened condensed milk. Pour mixture over marshmallows.

Layer 4- Make another batch of rice krispies and put over the carmel mixture. Let cool and enjoy.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

I think this is so yummy! I have never had chocolate zucchini bread and my dear friend Kim brought me a loaf and it was so good. Even my kids ate it. I did a batch for Fred with butterscotch chips in it.


Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Cream together

3 eggs beaten
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup oil

Add and beat well

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla
6oz. chocolate chips (milk chocolate)
2 Tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp baking soda
1-2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts


Bake in a greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Makes 2 loaves.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Chipotle Lime White Bean and Corn Quinoa

This recipe is sooooo yummy. Even Fred loves it. He enjoys it with chips, I like to eat it alone. I got it off the picky palate website. It is super easy and everyone who has tried it loves it.


Chipotle Lime White Bean and Corn Quinoa

1 Cup uncooked quinoa
3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley
1 teaspoon adobe sauce (from can of chipotle peppers)
1 can yellow corn, drained
1 can white beans, drain and rinsed
1/2 Cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves, chopped
2 chipotle peppers, chopped
1/2 Cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 Cup green onions, chopped (the green parts)

Prepare quinoa according to package directions. In a small bowl whisk the lime juice, olive oil, salt, parsley and adobo sauce. Pour into quinoa and mix in corn, beans, cilantro, chipotle peppers, red bell pepper and green onions. Cover and chill until serving.

8-10 servings