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Thursday, January 16, 2014
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Monkey Bread

Monkey Bread Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 (16.3 ounce) cans Pillsbury Grands!
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) and or 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 12-cup fluted tube pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large -storage plastic food bag, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Separate dough into 16 biscuits; cut each into quarters. Shake in bag to coat. Arrange in pan, adding walnuts and raisins among the biscuit.
- In bowl, mix brown sugar and butter; pour over biscuits.
- Bake 20 to 32 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn upside down onto serving plate; pull apart to serve. Serve warm.
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014
So Little Time...: Holiday Gifts: Eternal Lite Candles
Great product review on Eternal Lite Candles
So Little Time...: Holiday Gifts: Eternal Lite Candles: My Dear Readers, Since it is getting close to the holidays, I have been shopping like crazy for family and friends! Yes, everyone will ...
Monday, January 6, 2014
Crockpot Caramel
Crockpot Caramel
I am a huge fanatic of taking things off of Pinterest and recreating them . Well most of the time I am successful there's always those bloopers! I have learned to stay clear of ideas/recipes that seemed far too easy.
I'm here to say the isn't the case on this crock pot Carmel. I have seen this idea floating around now for sometime and haven't got time to get around to it and try it. During the holidays I decided we could give it a shot. And let me tell you. It's a keeper and so easy!
*One can of Sweetened Condensed milk
*One crockpot
* Paper towel
Direction: Rip off 2 full sheets of paper towel, fold over and place at the bottom of the crockpot. Take one can of sweetened condensed milk and place it on top of the paper towels. This keeps the can from rusting to the bottom of the crockpot. Slowly pour water into crockpot until water is covering the top of the can. Cook for 6-8 hrs on low and BAM you have yourself Carmel topping.
Great with ice cream, in coffee and our personal favorite stir spoons with Mediterranean sea salt.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Easy Enchilada Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 10 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water ( for thinning depending on taste)
Directions
In a medium saucepan heat oil & add flour. Stir and cook 1 minute. Add chili powder and cook for an additional 30 sec. Add stock, tomato paste, oregano, and cumin. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook for additional 15 minutes. The sauce will thicken and smooth out. Add water slowly to thin.
Every year my family picks a theme and we gift around that theme. Last year was Mexican food! My husband and I decided to make everyone homemade enchilada sauce in a mason jar. It was a huge hit and I was asked time and time again for the recipe. It made for a very special gift. I also make this in large batches for our freezer meal enchiladas. Post on freezer meals coming soon ;)
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