Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Glazed Doughnut Muffins

Glazed Doughnut Muffins If you like the flavor of old fashioned doughnuts, you will love these nutmeg cinnamon laced glazed muffins. They are similar to, but not quite the same as these gorgeous French Breakfast Puffs that my family LOVES.. find that recipe here. Betcha have everything you need to make these in your pantry right now.. Well, what the hell are you waiting for?? Go. Have them with your morning coffee or tea.

Begin by creaming your butter, sugars and vegetable oil in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat till smooth. Add in your eggs, mix to combine. Add in your cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, baking soda , and vanilla. Blend. Now its time for your flour and milk. Add them in alternately beginning and ending with the flour. Scoop them into paper lined cupcake tins (standard size) Fill almost to top as you want them to dome so you can glaze them. Bake at 425 for 14-17 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly on rack. Prepare your glaze with melted butter, confectioners sugar, hot water, and vanilla. Whisk till smooth. Dip the crown of the muffins into the glaze. Let harden. Repeat the dip if you so desire, I did. Look how pretty. They were wonderful. The delicate flavor along with the slightly sweet glaze makes them irresistible. Originally found here, on My Baking Addiction, it is also below on my key ingredient printable recipe card.

Glazed Doughnut Muffins

<p>If you like the flavor of old fashioned doughnuts, you will sooo love these muffins! The glaze makes them extra special!</p>

See Glazed Doughnut Muffins on Key Ingredient.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Marinated and Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

Marinated then Grilled Chicken Teriyaki This dish will become a staple on my family's menu every grilling season. It is the perfect recipe for us. Delicious homemade teriyaki marinade with on hand ingredients, and then a quick grilling.. add some grilled vegetables,like these recipe click here, and maybe some of these fingerling potatoes,recipe here, you've got a stellar weeknight summer meal!! Originally, this teriyaki chicken was seen on one of my most favorite blogs. Also there is a printable version below on my recipe card.

To begin, all you have to do is grab these ingredients (pineapple juice, molasses, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, low sodium soy sauce, cider vinegar)for the marinade.(If you happen not to have pineapple juice, you can use the juice from a can of crushed pineapple or pineapple chunks... and then if you do not know what to do with the extra pineapple chunks, make sweet and sour kielbasa, see here, or crushed pineapple .. make pineapple pecan cake with cream cheese frosting, see here)

Whisk all those ingredients together. Place chicken breasts in a Ziploc, pour marinade over chicken and marinade 6-8 hours. Remove chicken, discard marinade, and grill as per directions. Oh nice grill marks , FFH(firefighter husband). Slice the juicy, flavorful chicken. And enjoy. Thumbs up from all the picky kids and from the FFH.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

<p>Fabulous homemade teriyaki marinade, followed by a quick grilling.. perfect for part of a summer weeknight meal!</p>

See Marinated Grilled Chicken Teriyaki on Key Ingredient.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Smores Bars Cookies

Smores Bars Cookies If your children love making smores on the barbecue, via firepit, or in the microwave, then this cookie is for you. It was declared ,"SOOO GOOD MOM", by my many children. And they were gone within a day! Originally found here, the recipe can be printed from my key ingredient recipe card below.

Simple to make, a treat worth trying. Have available the makings of a smores. You're going to cream together butter and sugar, beat in your egg and vanilla. Now combine the dry ingredients. Add to the butter mixture. Pat half of this mixture into a greased 8x8 pan. Layer your king sized Hershey milk chocolate bars in one layer. You will need two. Then spread a layer of marshmallow fluff. Flatten your remaining dough and place on top. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut into 16 squares. Look at those gorgeous layers. These were a HUGE hit in my home! Sure to be repeated.

Smores Bars Cookies

<p>Delicious smores bars!</p>

See Smores Bars Cookies on Key Ingredient.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad Everyone has a favorite go to recipe for broccoli salad. Here is mine. We love it and it is made every summer at least 2 times. It's super simple to make and has great flavor. All that is truly involved in making this one is some prep work and putting together a dressing.

So, begin by cooking and crumbling some bacon . Get some broccoli florets and cut into bite size pieces, still retaining a broccoli shape..ifyaknowwhatimean... Finely chop some onion and add to broccoli. Cube some good cheddar cheese, and add that to the mix with the bacon. Toss. Now make the dressing. Grab these ingredients. Ooops.. forgot to picture the white sugar. This is basically a taste as you go dressing. Add 3 parts mayo to 2 parts sour cream, add salt, pepper, white granulated sugar, and red wine vinegar to taste. I have a basic guideline on my printable key ingredient recipe card below, however, it truly is a taste preference dressing. When satisfied with your mixture, toss with the broccoli. Grab some grape tomatoes cut in fourths or halves, depending on size. Top the dish with them , adds such a nice color. See how pretty. One of my favorite salads to bring to barbecues. Love the combination of textures and flavors. Always a hit at a barbecue gathering. Bring pen and paper with you because you will get recipe requests.

Broccoli Salad

<p>Delicious broccoli salad. Great to take to a summer barbecue!</p>

See Broccoli Salad on Key Ingredient.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies Constantly, I am trying out new to me cookie recipes. Always looking for cookies that will make the grade for my annual Christmas cookie tray and for new cookies for the firefighters to rate. They enjoyed this one! Thanks Ashley. Original recipe found here. Printable recipe below on key ingredient card.

Begin by whisking your dry ingredients together, and set aside. Now combine your butter, sugar, brown sugar and peanut butter in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until light and fluffy. Add your egg and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture and mix gently to combine. In another bowl combine the peanut butter and the confectioners sugar. Now pinch off about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate dough, flatten it, and add a teaspoon of the peanut butter dough to the center. Seal edges, roll lightly into a ball, then roll into granulated sugar. Place on parchment covered baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake at 375 for 7-9 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes and remove to rack to cool completely. Scrumptious morsel of a cookie with a buckeye like filling.

Doesn't that just grab you? Chocolate and peanut butter a sinfully delicious combination! Make them today, your children , family , co-workers will thank you!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies

<p>Tasty cookie for chocolate peanut butter lovers!</p>

See Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies on Key Ingredient.