Heather says: This is a simple recipe that can be expanded with little effort to feed a large family. Simply double or triple the sauce according to the number of pork chops you cook. The sauce below is for 4 -6 1/2″ thick chops, reduce the browning time for thinner cuts. The technique for the …
Heather says: These are not a copy cat recipe for Pecan Sandies, but with some tweaking they may be quite close (a little extra sugar and perhaps almond extract in addition to the vanilla, but I have not tested these thoughts). These cookies are buttery and taste of toasted pecans, simple flavors are sometimes all …
Heather says: If you just can’t decide whether to make oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies this is the joyful union of both. These are a little chewy, a little soft, and a whole lot of chocolate. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup all purpose flour …
This article about learned incompetence was written 13 years ago. A lot has changed in that time. A lot of what Ivy wrote below is still true today. However, some of the phrasing may not have aged as well. That’s ok. Part of getting older and wiser is learning to do better. As we learn …
Heather says: This is a great use for that half bag of dried cranberries leftover from Thanksgiving. Biscotti was originally created to be a sturdy baked good that would travel well; this was way before Tupperware. It’s a dunker’s delight and should be enjoyed with tea or coffee. Cool these completely before storing in a …
Heather says: Did you know that pudding doesn’t have to come from a box? No, I’m serious. On the difficulty scale I’d put it slightly above total n00b. That’s novice for those of you who have managed to retain your brains and don’t surf the web all day. I’m teasing, don’t get touchy. Ingredients: …
Dear Home Ec 101, I love making brownies; it makes the house smell so good! I’ve got everything in my cupboard; I’ll try to make them tomorrow. Got a question for you all, when I make brownies, often the outer edges are done way before the center is; the edges are overcooked and the center …
Hey ladies! I’m planning on baking some cookies and shipping them as Christmas gifts. I’m thinking I’ll make some chocolate cookies, chocolate no-bakes, and snickerdoodles. Do you think these will travel well? If not, can you give me some suggestions? Thanks! Signed, Cookie Monster’s Sister Ivy says: It’s true, some cookies travel better than others. …
Heather says: Thanks to everyone who entered last week’s giveaway. The winner, by random number generation is: Congratulations Stacy. The e-mail demanding kindly asking for your shipping address is from me, not some crazy stalker. Well, as long as it starts with Heather. Those of you who didn’t win can buy the CD for 15% off …
We know it seems like a stretch, but you really don’t need a box mix to bake brownies. In fact, you may already have everything on hand. Why not surprise a neighbor if you can’t eat a whole batch? It’s not like you’ll make an enemy offering chocolate. From Scratch Brownie Recipe [There’s a printable …