Best Ever Brownies

Submitted by Carli

Ingredients

1 egg 1 c. light brown sugar
¾ c. Hershey’s syrup 1½ c. flour
¼ tsp baking soda Dash of Salt
1 stick melted butter ¾ c. chopped pecans, optional

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F, grease a 9″ square baking pan. 
  2. Beat egg, add brown sugar & syrup, beating until well blended. 
  3. Stir together flour, baking soda, & salt; add to egg mixture, beating until blended. 
  4. Fold in butter & nuts. 
  5. Bake 30-40 minutes.

Apple Cranberry Crisp

Submitted by Carli

Ingredients

3 c. unpeeled chopped apples 2 c. raw cranberries (or Craisins)
1 c. granulated sugar 1½ c. oats
½ c. packed brown sugar 1/3 c. flour
1/3 c. chopped pecans ½ c. melted butter

Directions

  1. Combine apples, cranberries, & sugar in an 8″ square dish, mix thoroughly to blend, then set aside. 
  2. Combine the rest of the ingredients until crumbly & spread evenly over fruit layer. 
  3. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until fruit is fork tender. 
  4. Great served warm with ice cream!

Mocha Chip Cookies

Submitted by Carli
Yields About 2 Dozen large Cookies

Ingredients

1 c. softened butter 1 c. brown sugar
1 1/3 c. white sugar 2 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt
3½ c. flour 2 tbsp crushed instant coffee
16 oz. chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Cream the butter & sugars until fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs & vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients & beat into butter mixture.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips.
  5. Bake at 375°F on parchment for 11-14 min., depending on how big you make the cookie.

Pasta with Sausage & Vegetables

Pasta with Sausage and Veggies by Tom Ipri on FlickrSubmitted by Carli

Ingredients

1 lb. tube pasta (rigatoni, penne, etc.) 1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb. kielbasa sausage, cut into 1″ chunks 2 bell peppers (1 red & 1 yellow), diced
2 c. broccoli florets, bite size 1 tbsp minced garlic
1 14oz. can chopped tomatoes 1 c. shredded mozzarella

Directions

  1. Cook pasta per directions until firm-tender. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. 
  2. Add sausage & heat through. Remove with a slotted spoon & set aside. 
  3. Add peppers, broccoli, & garlic & cook until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes & add sausage back. 
  4. Increase heat to high & cook uncovered until hot, stirring often. Drain pasta & return to pot. 
  5. Add sausage mixture, then toss to mix. 
  6. Spoon into serving dish & top with cheese.

Taquito Bake

Submitted by Carli

Ingredients

20-24 frozen Taquitos (corn is best) 1 small can enchilada sauce
2 c. shredded cheddar 1 small can sliced black olives
sour cream shredded lettuce
chopped tomatoes

Directions

  1. Place frozen taquitos in 9″x13″ pan, cover with enchilada sauce. 
  2. Top with cheese & olives. 
  3. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. 
  4. Garnish with lettuce, sour cream, &/or tomatoes before serving.