TheKitchenCookie

When I think of party mix there are three recipes that come to my mind right away. The original party mix, the white chocolate party mix , and then this one. At our house party mix is only made for Holidays or special occasions. We are getting ready to spend the weekend with my husbands family and we usually each bring a snack to share so this year I decided we would bring this one. My sister Karen introduced me to this mix a few years ago. Not sure if I should thank her or not ☺ but it is yummy, and easy! And the list of ingredients is not long - another plus in my opinion. Here is what ya need: 1 box Crispix cereal 1 box Honeycomb 1 bag thin pretzel stix Salted peanuts 1½ cups butter 1½ cups brown sugar Combine the first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. In a saucepan combine butter and brown sugar and melt over medium heat. Bring to a rolling boil;  then pour over cereal mixture in bowl and toss to coat. Pour onto two large baking sheets th...

♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ Yes we really do LOVE this cake! I don't make a lot of cakes but this is one that never lasts long when I do make it. It tastes like a Whoopie Pie but is a LOT less time consuming then making a batch of those things. I make those now and then but always chafe at the time it takes to wrap them individually!! The original recipe calls for a cake mix but I almost never have any on hand and this recipe is just as easy as one of those anyway, with ingredients that are already in the cupboard so why bother with one of those? It's better too - of course, I could be prejudiced. Either way you prepare it, with or without a cake mix, you are gonna say - Yummm!!! Another bonus for this one when I'm in a pinch is the Vanilla Frosting I can buy around here that the Amish ladies make. It's perfect for this cake and I don't have to spend time making my own filling. That's what I used for this one in the picture, but I have made it with the kind I will share in the r...

good and spicy w/lots of flavor! the second day I recently grilled some chicken with Sweet Baby Rays Original Sauce that I mixed with lime juice for extra tang. The first time around I ate it like this: with the rice pilaf on the side. But the next day I decided to have everything in the same wrap. Yumm!! What I had in there: Sweet Baby Rays Original Sauce w/Lime Juice Grilled Chicken Tender Sauteed red and green peppers and onions Bacon Mexican Cheeses Rice Pilaf I assembled the second day one and baked it at 350° until the cheese was melted and it was heated through. Day 3 I made them with lettuce instead of the rice. Too bad I didn't have an avocado to throw in there to temper some of the spiciness. Maybe next time.☺ No matter what the combinations are they are always tasty!! So grill some extra chicken and make some wraps this week for delicious and easy lunches! Linking to: Savory Sunday Metamorphosis Monday On The Menu Monday Creative Blogger...

About 6 months ago we were introduced to Advocare. Wow, I'm so glad we were! These are only two of the reasons that I am glad and I will tell you why. Summers were always difficult for my husband, working outside in the intense heat. He always came home feeling unwell and couldn't eat and had no energy. He also struggled with muscle cramps and headaches because of the heat. He tried to hydrate with lots of water, Gatorade, and finally soda of all things, but nothing worked. Now he drinks Advocare Spark and Rehydrate and has said good bye to the cramps and headaches. He has a lot more energy too! If this sounds like you or someone you know here is a website that could help you- www.advocare.com/11023999 . Or you can send me an e-mail @ luckysix@frontiernet.net  I'd be happy to direct you to either of these.

Fresh from the oven - delicious! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ These are easy and I like the addition of oatmeal in there. Seems less horrid then just a whole bunch of white flour. They are of course best when they are warm from the oven, but heat up nicely in the microwave. All but one of us like the Caramel Icing. He prefers Cream Cheese Icing and that is really good too. I don't have step by step photos because of camera issues but like I always say, anyone that can read can follow a simple recipe. The pictures are just there to make it more interesting.☺ So without further ado here it is. 2 Tablespoons Instant yeast ¼ cup warm water 1 cup milk, scalded ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4½ cups all purpose flour, divided 2 eggs 1 cup quick oats 1/3 cup butter, melted Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside. In a small bowl combine sugar and salt, pour scalded milk over this and stir to dissolve sugar. Add 1 cup flour to sugar mixture and stir until smooth. Beat the eggs and add...

Don't they look scrumptious?! My blogger friend Mary from One Perfect Bite shared the recipe for these yummy treats a little while ago. When I saw them I knew we would have to try them here sometime. So with the youth from church coming here tonight I decided now would be the perfect time to try them out. They are simple and don't require a lot of work or special ingredients. The butterscotch chips add a nice change of taste to the usual chocolate and peanut butter combination. They are rich so cutting them in small pieces makes sense. I hope you enjoy them and make sure you visit Mary's blog. She shares delicious recipes and makes them all look so easy! Thanks Mary! Cookie Base: ¾ cup butter, softened ¾ cup creamy peanut butter ¾ cup white sugar ¾ cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons water 1½ teaspoons vanilla 1½ cups all purpose flour 1½ cups quick oats ¾ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt Glaze: 1¼ cups milk chocolate chips ½ cup butterscotch c...

Juicy and Flavorful I like to keep frozen burger patties on hand for those times when you just don't have the time to thaw some ground beef and mix and shape your own. But I find the frozen ones boring and tasteless and dry. So I like to marinate them as they thaw. It adds great flavor and keeps them juicy.  1½ cups ketchup 1½ cups water ¾ cup brown sugar 6 Tablespoons dried onion flakes, 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 3 teaspoons salt 3 teaspoons pepper Mix all ingredients with a wire whisk and pour over burgers. Allow to thaw completely before grilling to your satisfaction. Linking to: A Little Birdie Told Me Savory Sunday Be Blessed!

While I very much enjoy the Summer season with it's fresh berries and all the good things that can be made with them I do however get hungry for my good old chocolate and peanut butter concoctions. mmm, bliss!                                      I served them warm with ice cream for a delicious treat! Preheat oven to 350°. ¾ cup Jif creamy peanut butter 2/3 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1¾ cups Gold Medal all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup milk Nutella In a mixer bowl cream the butters and sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat again until fluffy, scraping down sides as needed. In a seperate bowl combine flour and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending w...

These pretzels have been around the block and back again, but they  really are  such an easy snack and they go well as an appetizer too. They are simple and require no baking which in my opinion is a definite plus! 18 ounces pretzel twists ½ cup olive oil 1 envelope original Hidden Valley Ranch Mix 1 teaspoon dill weed ½ teaspoon garlic powder Pour pretzels into a large bowl. In a smaller bowl combine oil and seasonings and mix well with a whisk. Pour over pretzels and toss to coat. Allow to rest at room temperature, stirring every now and then to coat again, until oil and seasonings are gone from the bottom over the bowl. Pretzels are ready to serve when they look dry again. Be Blessed!

Oh My !  From as long back as I remember this was how my Mom prepared fresh peach pie. Every year since I'm married I have followed in her footsteps. It doesn't seem right not to. From the comments of the boys yesterday when they saw that I had made one they have come to enjoy this as much as I did when I was young. In Shawn words,"This stuff is THE BOMB!" and in Anthony's,"This stuff is AMAZING!" The filling is not a stiff filling that will stand perfectly when cut and served and it can be used in a variety of desserts. Pure deliciousness!! I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do! Ingredients: 1½ cups sugar ¾ cup clear jel, more if you want it more firm a pinch of salt 1 pint water 1 pint 7-Up 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1½ ounces peach jello fresh sliced peaches whipped cream 2 - 9 inch baked pie shells In a saucepan combine sugar, clear jel, and salt. Stir with a wire whisk. Add lemon juice, water, and 7-Up. Whisk over mediu...

I ♥ Peaches!!  I recently found this recipe and knew I would have to try it! I'm so glad I did! I see a flaws in the picture but there's nothing wrong with the flavor of that cake! My daughter had a friend here for the afternoon and she smelled this baking and kept coming to the kitchen asking if it's ready to sample. I thought that was kinda cute so when I took her home I sent a piece with her. She was happy!☺ Streusel Topping and Filling: 2 cups chopped nuts 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 Tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon or 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 3 teaspoons cinnamon This is what I used so that my family would help me eat it!☺ Cake: ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced Mix streusel ingredients and set aside. In a mixer bowl cream sugar and butter until fluffy, scraping down sides as needed. Add eggs and beat w...