NancyC

April 10, 2011

All That Is Beautiful

And in the evening, when I lie in bed and end my prayers with the words, “I thank You, God, for all that is good and dear and beautiful,” I am filled with joy. —ANNE FRANK, from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

April 4, 2011

Easy, Cheesy Garlic Bread

Garlic bread is so good as a snack or served with pasta, soup, or chili. I really like this Easy, Cheesy Garlic Bread because it’s so good and cheesy! 🙂 This is made with both Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese—the more cheese the better, right? I also used a loaf of French wheat bread instead of…

April 3, 2011

Shortbread Brownies

Do you like brownies? I think I hear a “yes.” Do you like shortbread? I think I hear another “yes.” If that’s the case, there’s a very good chance you will love these Shortbread Brownies! I found the recipe over at Better Homes and Gardens. They are really yummy…so nice and thick, chewy, and fudgy. The buttery shortbread crust has…

March 25, 2011

Homemade Granola Bars from the Green Market Baking Book

Eating healthy is something I’m trying to do more and more. I limit the amount of red meat I eat and try to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. But when it comes to baking, I’ve never been quite sure how to make desserts and other baked goods healthier. So the opportunity to review the Green Market…

March 19, 2011

Perfect Timing

There is a time for everything, and everything on earth has its special season…(God) does everything just right and on time. ECCLESIASTES 3:1, 11 NCV

March 17, 2011

Dark Chocolate–Raspberry Smoothie

This is a chocolate treat you can feel good about drinking! I came up with this recipe after some experimenting in the kitchen and have even had this smoothie for breakfast…who says you can’t have dark chocolate for breakfast? 🙂 Even though it’s healthy, it would make a great dessert, too—it’s hard to beat that…

March 6, 2011

Jumbo Hot Chocolate Cookies

Lately, I’ve been in this jumbo cooking-making mode. I think it’s because jumbo cookies look so much like bakery cookies. They’re nice and thick and chewy…a cookie you can really sink your teeth into! So when I saw a recipe for Hot Chocolate Cookies at Blue Jeans and Cotton Tees, I decided to give them a…

March 2, 2011

The Best (Texas) Chocolate Sheet Cake

A few posts ago, I told you about a recipe for Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes, made by Jane Ann for her department lunch. Well, Jane, who is also in that same department, madethis fabulous Texas sheet cake for the dessert. It was super-good…nice and moist, very chocolatey, and topped with a smooth layer of chocolate…

February 26, 2011

Create a Candy Buffet Bar: Tips from Jackie Sorkin

I see candy buffet bars at more and more events! I’ve never put one together myself, but think it would be fun creating one after receiving some helpful tips from Jackie Sorkin, owner of Custom Candy Buffet Bars. Jackie is an event planner in Southern California and has created candy buffet bars for clients ranging from…

February 24, 2011

Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes

My friend Jane Ann made this cheesy potato casserole the other day. Her department was having a special lunch at work, and this was a side dish she made for the meal. So I took some photos of it and then, of course, I had to eat it…couldn’t let any of this creamy potato cheesiness…

February 20, 2011

Bacon-Green Onion Cream Cheese Spread

This is a really tasty spread that makes a great party appetizer served with crackers. It’s also great spread on bagels for breakfast, brunch or a snack—I really like it on Everything bagels! It’s so easy to make, too…you can whip this up in no time!

February 19, 2011

Peaceful Moments

I was busy at home one day and decided to play one of my Casting Crowns CDs, Until The Whole World Hears. When one of the songs called At Your Feet started playing, I just had to stop what I was doing and listen. The music and lyrics were so soothing and beautiful. The song…