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These are so chewy and decadent. I made a pan of these yesterday and they are gone as of this morning. If it weren't for the fact that I have no more caramels in the house, I'd make some more. If you love chocolate, nuts, and caramel, this is for you! I have no clue how this name was inspired. I guess better-than-sex has been overused, so the originator got creative. I don't care what they are called, they taste wonderful.
Knock You Naked Brownies
1 box Swiss chocolate cake mix (Any chocolate cake mix would work, pick your favorite)
1 cup chopped pecans (I love the mild flavor of pecans, but again, you can choose whatever tickles your fancy) you can also omit this if you don't like nuts
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup evaporated milk, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
7 ounces caramels, unwrapped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
In a large mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, nuts, 1/3 cup evaporated milk and melted butter. Press half of the batter into the bottom of a greased 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 8 minutes.
In the microwave or top of a double boiler melt caramels with remaining 1/4 cup evaporated milk. When caramel mixture is well mixed, pour over baked layer. Cover with chocolate chips. Drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls on top of morsels. Return to oven and bake 18 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting.
At our house we do breakfast foods for dinner a lot. Our mornings are usually too busy to do anything more than cereal or toast. I love french toast and waffles, but pancakes are not one of my favorite things. They are just too dense for my liking. These were actually very fluffy and light. I was impressed and enjoyed the way the fluffy pancake absorbed my tasty maple syrup. I also loved the hint of apple flavor there too; very yummy. If you're looking for a new, made-from-scratch pancake recipe, give this one a try. My family loved it.
Applesauce Pancakes
2 eggs
2 cups flour, sifted
1 cup milk
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 tablespoons melted butter
Combine all the ingredients, mixing until smooth. Cook on a hot griddle or skillet. Makes about 10-15 pancakes, depending on the size.
I am always in search for ways to make veggies more appetizing for my family. I would only say my children, but my husband needs a little help here as well. For the most part they will eat peas, green beans, and corn fairly well. I'm still trying to find a solution to the boycott of cooked carrots, but broccoli has found a new place in my recipe box. If you're in need of a way to turn your little green trees into something new, give it a try.
I also need to add in here that this cooks up super fast thanks to the microwave. Bonus Points!
Creamy Broccoli Casserole
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons water
1 (10 3/4 ounces) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe 2 quart dish. Cover and microwave on high for 6 minutes, or until tender; drain.
Stir in the soup, cheeses, and rice. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes more, or until cheeses are melted.
I have been in dire need of making bread for over a week now. Why not just go to the store and buy some you ask? I have made a bargain with my husband that prevents me from doing so. I promised my hubby that if he bought me a Bosch mixer for Christmas that I would make our bread instead of buying it. Our family goes through 2 food items super fast. Milk and bread. We consume about 8-9 gallons of milk per week and usually eat about 5 loaves a bread every week and a half. That's what happens when you have 5 kids and a milk loving husband. By those numbers it's easy to see how I can get behind. I usually prefer to make whole wheat bread, but I ordered a bunch of Tupperware stuff to organize my cupboards and I don't want to grind anymore wheat until it gets here. I decided to try this white bread recipe in the meantime and was pleasantly surprised. It's soft and tastes really good. I added my notes to the recipe, because I think I could have scaled back a little on the flour, but all in all, it was a success. I'll definitely make it again.
Amish White Bread
Ingredients:
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
5 1/2 - 6 cups bread flour
In a mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. (When I made this I doubled the recipe. We have a lot of toast eaters here. I only needed about 11 1/4 cups flour. So, only add a little at a time and only add enough until the dough is no longer sticky.)
Knead in mixer for 10 minutes until smooth. (I'm a cheater, I hate getting my hands dirty. I bought a machine to make bread, it can cover all the steps.)
Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. (To shorten the rising time, preheat the oven to 175 degrees and after about 15 minutes, turn it off. Place the covered dough inside and set the timer for about 30 minutes.)
Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans. (Again, let it rise for 30 minutes in your toasty oven, it's a never fail trick)
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Recipe: A series of step-by-step instructions for preparing ingredients you forgot to buy, with utensils you don't own, to make a dish the dog won't eat.
I found this little definition a few years ago and stored it away for future use. I'm glad I get to share it now. I'm going to be posting some of my favorites, new ideas, and revisions of recipes. Let the games begin.
