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Easiest Coconut Cream Pie

by Rhiana on January 18, 2010

in Quick Cuisine

We celebrated my grandmother’s birthday over the weekend and she had 1 request: coconut cream pie. Though I have never made one before, I volunteered for the job (I LOVE baking!). Little did I know that the baby would be a clingy fuss all day Saturday, allowing me no time to bake; or that it would be too humid Sunday morning for my egg whites to peak into meringue. So, I did the best I could with what time and resources I did have. I could have spend an hour baking a delicious, from scratch, pie … but I didn’t and it got rave reviews. So, I of course had to share it with you!

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Easy “Yummy Chocolate Cookies”

by Rhiana on December 28, 2009

in Quick Cuisine

The kiddo had asked for Peppermint Ice Cream last week, which I was happy to oblige.  But I felt that the minty flavor needed a little chocolate to go with it … doesn’t everything taste better with a little chocolate?  So, I whipped up these easy cookies, thanks to my trusty epicurious app on my iPhone (you can also find the recipe here).

YUMMY CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Recipe courtesy of PARADE, August 2009 (by Sheila Lukins)

INGREDIENTS
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon espresso
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso, and salt into a bowl. Reserve. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until it is light and fluffy. Add the egg and the vanilla, then mix well. Add the reserved dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Form 1/4-cup portions of dough into 8 balls. Arrange 4 balls on each cookie sheet and flatten with a spatula. Bake in the center of the oven until set, about 10 minutes. Let stand on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing with a spatula to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!

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Easy Lasagna

December 21, 2009 Quick Cuisine

I have a thing against ricotta. It hasn’t ever really done anything to me, well except make me gag. It’s a texture issue. But I love lasagna. So replacing the ricotta with cottage cheese is the perfect solution! This is super-easy to make and is actually great leftover. I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we do!

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Apple-Pickin’ Pork

November 29, 2009 Quick Cuisine

I was so sick of all the Thanksgiving leftovers last night, so I was glad that I had a pork tenderloin in the freezer. The oldest and I were starting up a batch of applesauce when it was time to start cooking dinner. While she finished peeling apples, I took 2 and made this recipe up. It turned out to be a hit served with wild rice and a mix of fresh, organic veggies.

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Munchy Monday: Pork Stir-Fry

November 2, 2009 Quick Cuisine

We tried this recipe out last week (courtesy of epicurious.com) and the consensus was that this was one of the “top 3″ meals I’ve ever made.

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Munchy Monday: Hearty Beef & Vegetable Soup

October 19, 2009 Quick Cuisine

Since the HH household has been under the weather lately, I thought a recipe for a really hearty soup was in order. I give you an easy homemade Hearty Beef & Vegetable Soup.

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Munchy Monday: Quick Chicken Pot Pie

October 12, 2009 Quick Cuisine

One night and I was craving some homemade chicken pot pie. I had no whipping cream or evaporated milk, very few fresh veggies, and didn’t feel like making biscuits. So, I decided to try to make do with what I did have. This was the quickest pot pie and it was really good (for not being completely homemade anyway). I am rather picky about food, so I was pleased that I was able to make something so good out of [what I consider] sub-par ingredients.

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Munchy Monday: Slow Cooker BBQ

October 5, 2009 Quick Cuisine

What’s for dinner tonight? Slow-cooker BBQ.

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Munchy Monday: Quick & Dirty Rice

September 21, 2009 Quick Cuisine

I haven’t posted a recipe in a few weeks, and I’ve had a craving for this lately. So, it only made sense that I post it for you (and cook it for us). I give you [drumroll please] … QUICK & DIRTY RICE This dish can be done in the amount of time it takes [...]

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Munchy Monday: Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes

September 1, 2009 Quick Cuisine

I just realized that I already posted the recipe for Mexican Lasagna!  (Why do I still have prego-brain 8 months later?) Anyway, as an apology to you, I give you this Martha Stewart recipe, tried and true! Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes Martha’s Boson Cream Pie Cupcakes (from her new Cupcake Book) turned out delicious!  A picture [...]

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