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Hello Everyone!

My cousin Will and I have decided to only blog when we're together in our summer house. This tends to be in July/August, so make sure to stay updated when that time comes around. Thank you so much for all the support and we hope you can use our recipes in previous posts while your waiting for more!

~ Annabel

Tested Recipe: Success!

Hello Everyone!

I am thrilled to announce that I tried the Ham and Potato Soup recipe and it was delicious! Definitely serve it at your next dinner!

-Annabel

Last Minute Mother's Day Gift: Cinamon Air Fresheners

Ingredents:

3c applesauce

3c ground cinamon

Suplies:

1 cookie cutter

1 foot of red ribbon

1 large bowl

1 cutting board

Mix the applesauce and cinamon in the large bowl. Take it out of the bowl and put it on the cutting board. Roll it into a slab with your hands. Cut it out with the cookie cutters. Allow it to stiften for two days. When stiftens tie it to the ribbon and hang it up.

Makes approx. 2 air fresheners.

Delicious Ham and Potato Soup!

A steaming hot bowl of this soup will definitely make you feel at home!

"This is a delicious recipe for ham and potato soup that a friend gave to me. It is very easy and the great thing about it is that you can add additional ingredients, more ham, potatoes, etc and it still turns out great."

"Prep Time: 20 Min

Cook Time: 25 Min

Ready In: 45 Min

Servings: 8

Rating: 5 stars."

"Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes

1/3 cup diced celery

1/3 cup finely chopped onion

3/4 cup diced cooked ham

3 1/4 cups water

2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste

5 tablespoons butter

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk."

Directions:

Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.

In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.

Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately."

"Nutritional Information:

Amount Per Serving Calories: 195 | Total Fat: 10.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg."

Recipe and pics from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Delicious-Ham-and-Potato-Soup/Detail.aspx

World's Best Lasagna!

World's best? Why don't you see for yourself and cook up a delicious plate of this dish!

"It takes a little work, but it is worth it."

"Prep Time: 30 Min

Cook Time: 2 Hrs 30 Min

Ready In: 3 Hrs 15 Min

Servings: 12

Rating: 5 stars."

"Ingredients:

1 pound sweet Italian sausage

3/4 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup minced onion

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

12 lasagna noodles

16 ounces ricotta cheese

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese."

Directions:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving."

"Nutritional Information:

Amount Per Serving Calories: 448 | Total Fat: 21.4g | Cholesterol: 84mg."

Recipe and pics from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Worlds-Best-Lasagna/Detail.aspx

London Broil II!

This dish will surely be a delicious meal for the whole family to enjoy!

"The marinade is so flavorful you'll skip the steak sauce."

"Rating: 4 1/2 stars.

Prep Time: 30 Min

Cook Time: 15 Min

Ready In: 5 Hrs 45 Min.

Servings: 8."

"Ingredients:

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

4 pounds flank steak."

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix together garlic, salt, soy sauce, ketchup, vegetable oil, black pepper and oregano.

Score both sides of the meat, diamond cut, about 1/8 inch deep. Rub garlic mixture into both sides of the meat. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil, and refrigerate for 5 to 6 hours, or overnight. Flip meat every few hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.

Place meat on the prepared grill. Cook for 3 to 7 minutes per side, or to desired doneness."

"Nutritional Information:

Amount Per Serving Calories: 430 | Total Fat: 25.9g | Cholesterol: 118mg."

Recipe and pics from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/London-Broil-II/Detail.aspx

Creamy Cheesecake!

This creamy delectable dessert will surely please everybody at the table!

"This cheesecake is creamier than most cheesecakes, and very easy to make. Use grated lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract for flavoring."

"Rating: 4 1/2 stars.

Serving: 12."

"Ingredients:

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

16 ounces cream cheese

2 eggs

3/4 cup white sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest."

"Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Beat softened cream cheese slightly. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Pour mixture into crust.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until firm, about 25 minutes. Let cheesecake cool then top with cherry or blueberry pie filling, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving."

Recipe and pics from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Creamy-Cheesecake/Detail.aspx

Irish Cream Sugar Cookies!

Here's a delicious way to end each meal!

"These are deliciously soft moist sugar cookies with the creamy richness of Bailey's Irish Cream! Wonderful as a St. Patrick's day treat or for any day you're craving a sugar cookie. I brought these to a party and within minutes, they disappeared. Feel free to omit the Bailey's and just cut down the flour by about half a cup."

"Prep Time: 30 Min.

Cook Time: 6 Min.

Ready In: 2 Hrs 36 Min.

Servings: 48."

"Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg yolk

1 egg

1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon baking powder."

"Directions:

Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and egg yolk until combined, then beat in egg; beat until smooth. Pour in Irish cream, and beat until incorporated.

Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir into butter mixture until evenly mixed. Form into a flattened ball, wrap well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured work surface. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters and place onto prepared baking sheets.

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown around the edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until they reach room temperature."

"Nutritional Info:

Calories: 108 | Total Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg."

Recipe and pics from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Irish-Cream-Sugar-Cookies/Detail.aspx

Double Chocolate Cherry Cream Muffins!

This delicious treat will definitely satisfy you when you get the delicious taste of chocolate and cherries all in one bite.

"This version has dried sweetened tart cherries and a chocolate chip cheesecake filling added to it."

"Prep Time:

20 Min

Cook Time:

30 Min

Servings:

18

Original Recipe Yield 18 muffins."

"Ingredients:

Filling:

8 oz package cream cheese, softened

1 egg

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Batter:

1 cup whole wheat flour

3/4 cup ground flaxseed

1/2 cup oat bran

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 cup buttermilk

3/4 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 cup dried sweetened tart cherries."

"Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cup pan with paper liners.

Beat softened cream cheese. Add egg, vanilla extract and sugar and beat to combine, scraping bowl as neccessary. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.

Combine flour, flax meal, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder and cocoa powder in a large bowl.

In another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in cherries. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. Place about 1/4 cup of batter in each muffin cup. Top each with a tablespoon of filling. Divide the remaining batter between the cups (about 1 tablespoon each). Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Let cool 5 minutes then remove to cool completely on wire rack."

Recipe and pic from: http://allrecipes.com/CustomRecipe/62677892/Double-Chocolate-Cherry-Cream-Muffins/Detail.aspx

Spiced Applesauce Bread!

"With applesauce and spices, this bread is moist, delicious and great in lunch boxes. I also like it spread with cream cheese or peanut butter."
Rated 4 1/2 stars.

"Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups applesauce
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans."

"Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, oil, eggs and milk; beat well. Sift in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt; stir until smooth. Fold in the pecans. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean."

"Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time:1 Hr
Ready In: 1 Hr 10 Min."

"Nutritional Information ~ Amount Per Serving
Calories: 281 | Total Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 36mg."

Pic, info and recipe from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Spiced-Applesauce-Bread/Detail.aspx

Perfect Pancake Batter!

Here is a simple but very delicious recipe for pancakes. It can also be used for waffles.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar (may vary)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup buttermilk

Directions:
Sift all the dry ingredients into a large bowl. In a medium bowl combine butter and milk. Beat egg in small container and add to butter and milk. Make a hole in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the liquid ingredients. Stir for twenty seconds and you have perfect pancake batter!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!
We hope you will find awesome recipes on other websites and even on our blog that you can use to cook up a delicious feast!

Best Regards,
Will and Annabel

Pic from: http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photography-cartoon-turkey-image13440257

Pumpkin Crunch Parfaits!

"Here's a fun dessert that your youngsters can help make. It's a great treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving."
"Rated 4 1/2 stars and 1,720 people saved this recipe."

"Ingredients:
3/4 cup cold milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups whipped topping
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps
additional whipped topping."

"Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Stir in THE whipped topping, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice; mix well. Fold in pecans.
Spoon half of the mixture into parfait glasses; top with half of the gingersnap crumbs. Repeat layers. Top with additional whipped topping.
6 servings."

"Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min."

Info, pic and recipe from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pumpkin-Crunch-Parfaits/Detail.aspx

An Awesome Cookbook!

Hi Everyone! So today I have a special post about the Best Recipe Cookbooks! I know that many of you have heard of them and I'm not surprised because they're amazing! My dad loves this cookbook and the awesome thing about it if any of you don't know is that for every recipe in the book, they made sure they tested it out 38 times before deciding which one was the best. 38x1,000 recipes--- do the math. WOW! That ends up with 38,000 tries! I think that these are amazing cookbooks and you should try them out! I think you'll find that this will definitely improve your recipes are ton.

All the Best Recipe Cookbooks:
Best Recipes
Best 30 Minute Recipes
Best Light Recipes
More Best Recipes
Best Make Ahead Recipes

Best Make Ahead Recipe Book pic from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.notmartha.org/images/other/2009mar/makeaheadrecipes.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2009/03/19/cooks-illustrated-make-ahead-recipes/&usg=__XMaQtDYLflf1HXzx8FicAEyrzTo=&h=300&w=300&sz=26&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=c1h6tStc2zf4hM:&tbnh=167&tbnw=167&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbest%2Bmake%2Bahead%2Brecipes%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D627%26tbs%3Disch:1%26prmd%3Div&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=297&vpy=78&dur=1327&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=90&ty=149&ei=hoPoTIeDLcOAlAeyjIGtCw&oei=hoPoTIeDLcOAlAeyjIGtCw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0
Best Recipe Book pic from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://simplyrecipes.com/assets_c/2009/04/best-recipe-book-thumb-180xauto-1315.jpg&imgrefurl=http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/book_reviews/&usg=__PMv8hxCVqTFAx7BPF63Q8Det4-g=&h=217&w=180&sz=13&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=YCjTXGy74F8-kM:&tbnh=135&tbnw=112&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbest%2Brecipes%2Bbook%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D627%26tbs%3Disch:1%26prmd%3Divs&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1081&vpy=192&dur=214&hovh=173&hovw=144&tx=120&ty=60&ei=t4PoTJmvEcaAlAes64CkCw&oei=t4PoTJmvEcaAlAes64CkCw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0
Best Light Recipes Book pic from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://whatyacookin.com/images/test_kitchen_light/test-kitchen-light.jpg&imgrefurl=http://whatyacookin.com/healthy.php&usg=__T2YEyWVnwxtahRQrkRIqfbp56Ro=&h=489&w=377&sz=17&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=wCenkEDawX7nEM:&tbnh=122&tbnw=94&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbest%2Blight%2Brecipes%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D627%26tbs%3Disch:1%26prmd%3Divn&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=494&vpy=152&dur=381&hovh=145&hovw=111&tx=95&ty=150&ei=4oPoTLOEMIWClAflosCtCw&oei=4oPoTLOEMIWClAflosCtCw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0

Colorful Leaf Treats!

"For a colorful autumn snack, use leaf-shaped cookie cutters to create festive shapes."
These delicious little treats are great for the coldest autumn days!

"3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 (10 ounce) package marshmallows
6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®
Canned frosting or decorating gel."

"Directions:
In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into leaf shapes. Decorate with frosting for leaf veins and outlines. Best if served the same day."

"Footnotes:
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.
For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
1 jar (7oz.) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows.
Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving."

"Nutritional info:
Amount Per Serving ~ Calories: 155 | Total Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 8mg
Servings: 12"

Info, recipe and pic from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Colorful-Leaves-Treats/Detail.aspx

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake!

Here's a yummy dish for your Thanksgiving feast--- Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake!

"Ingredients:
38 NABISCO Ginger Snaps, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/4 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
4pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs."

"Directions:
Mix crumbs, nuts and butter; press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add pumpkin, spice and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour into crust.
Bake 1 hour 20 min. to 1 hour 30 min. or until center is almost set. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours."

"Calories: 380
Total fat: 26g
Saturated fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 135mg
Sodium: 370mg
Carbohydrate: 31g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugars: 21g
Protein: 7g
Vitamin A: 100%DV
Vitamin C: 2%DV
Calcium: 8%DV
Iron: 8%DV."

"Tips:
Variation Using Fresh Pumpkin~~
To prepare cheesecake with fresh pumpkin, substitute 1 cup mashed cooked fresh pumpkin for the 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin. Prepare crust and batter as directed, adding 3 Tbsp. flour with the cream cheese and 1 container (8 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S OR KNUDSEN Sour Cream with the pumpkin. Bake at 325ºF for 1 hour and 15 min. or until center is almost set. Continue as directed."

"Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours and 35 min.
Makes: 16 servings."

Info, recipe and pic from: http://www.kraftbrands.com/philly/recipes/Pages/Recipe-Detail.aspx?recipeId=62444

Impossible Pumpkin Pie!

"This is one of the 'impossibles' that we all love. A pumpkin pie that makes its own crust!"

Don't worry, impossible for this recipe doesn't mean extremely hard and you'll be thankful to hear that when you make this delicious Thanksgiving dish to make your taste buds tingle with joy!

"Ingredients:
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup biscuit baking mix
2 tablespoons butter
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin puree
2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract."

"Directions:
#1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
#2. In a large bowl, combine sugar and baking mix. Stir in butter, milk and eggs. Then beat in pumpkin, spice and vanilla to mixture until smooth. Pour into pie pan.
#3. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Refrigerate any remaining pie.
High altitude directions: Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes."

"Nutritional info:
Amount Per Serving~~~
Calories: 165 | Total Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 52mg
8 servings in all."

"Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr"

Info, recipe and pic from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Impossible-Pumpkin-Pie-II/Detail.aspx

Carrot Ginger Soup!

Here's a delicious recipe from The Silver Palate cookbook that will warm you up on the coldest autumn days!

"6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger root
3 cloves garlic, minced
7 cups Berta's Chicken Stock
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2- inch pieces
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
Pinch curry powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Snipped fresh chives or chopped fresh parsley (garnish)"

"Directions:
#1. Melt the butter in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic and sauté for 15 to 20 min.
#2. Add the stock, wine, and carrots. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered over medium heat until the carrots are very tender, about 45 min.
#3. Purée the soup in a blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Season with lemon juice, curry powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with the chives or parsley. Serve the soup hot or chilled."

"Whole Meal =6 portions."

Recipe and info from: Silver Palate Cookbook
Pic from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.blogcdn.com/www.slashfood.com/media/2006/10/carrot_ginger_soup_creambowl.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.slashfood.com/2006/10/03/recipe-carrot-ginger-soup/&usg=__8rp7ayjUbVgd7M3kUb9tKAi8-is=&h=315&w=420&sz=114&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=wNIplKwmapku-M:&tbnh=139&tbnw=188&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcarrot%2Band%2Bginger%2Bsoup%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1440%26bih%3D707%26tbs%3Disch:1%26prmd%3Div&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=530&vpy=81&dur=1103&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=89&ty=73&ei=YO7ZTM6CFIynnAemrdC6CA&oei=YO7ZTM6CFIynnAemrdC6CA&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0

Pecan Coconut Pie!

Now that Thanksgiving's coming up, I decided to share a delicious seasonal recipe to share with family and friends (or to eat)!

"Ingredients:
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell"

"Directions:
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add the sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla and salt; mix well. Stir in pecans and coconut. Pour into pastry shell. Make a domed cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack."

"Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 45 Min
Ready In: 55 Min"

Reviews:

"This pie was WONDERFUL. I did add some chocolate ships. I had to bake the pie MUCH longer than the recipe calls for. Also you should use a deep dish pie shell.

Pretty tasty but next time I will cook it longer and add more pecans.

Excellent!

Very good pie and so easy to make. I added some chocolate chips to the bottom of the pie before adding the pecan mix and I think that pushed the richness factor over the edge. Next time, I'll stick to the original recipe.

I found this recipe here last year and made it for Thanksgiving, and then again for Christmas. My family loved it. It has become my favorite pecan pie. I love the combination of coconut and pecan. The taste is rich and buttery. It's easy to make and it fills the house with the most divine fragrance as it bakes. I'm making it again this year for the holidays.

I made this last night. I added more coconut, but kept everything else the same. It did need baked a tad bit longer than the recipe called for, but that was no problem. Everyone in my family loved it. Its like a traditional pecan pie but with coconut included. Makes a good and pretty pie.

This was truely an excellent pie. It was quite tasty and the corn syrup added a nice sweet flavor. I am one who usually bakes cookies and cakes for shorter than the recipe says because I like them a very light brown. However, for this recipe, I didn't have to reduce the baking time...it was perfect. The center was still a little watery after it was done, with the outside being a slightly darker brown, but after the cooling process, it isn't quite so runny. I will save this recipe and use it again. Just grab a beverage of your choice, a piece of this pie, and you're all set!"

Info, recipe and pic from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pecan-Coconut-Pie/Detail.aspx

Chocolate Banana Bread!

Here's the recipe for this delicious Chocolate Banana Bread brought to you by allrecipes.com!

"Ingredients

1 cup margarine, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
6 bananas, mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup lite sour cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips."

"Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, cream together margarine, sugar and eggs. Stir in bananas and vanilla. Sift in flour, baking soda and cocoa; mix well. Blend in sour cream and chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean."

"Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min"

"Amount Per Serving Calories: 278 | Total Fat: 12.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg"

Info, pic and recipe from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chocolate-Banana-Bread/Detail.aspx