Lemon Cookies

I am a LEMON FREAK!!! There I just had to say it =) Lil' Luna has done it once again. These are super duper fantastic.

Cookies:
one box lemon cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil

Directions: Mix , Roll into 1 inch balls (when baked they will be about 2 1/2″) and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Use the bottom of a drinking glass to flatten slightly. Bake at 375 degrees until the top starts to crack 6-7min. cool and frost with lemon icing.

Icing:
4 cups of confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons of water/
1 lemon, zested
Mix until smooth. Spoon over cookies when the cookies have cooled. Store the left over icing in the refrigerator.

NOTE: I placed my cookies on a baking rack to spoon on the icing. The icing will drip off so you might want to place a piece of parchment under to catch the drops.
 

Caramel Marshmellow Popcorn

Another Pinterest fav: Pinterest is a hit and miss with some of their recipes, but let me just tell you this, this is a HIT HIT HIT!

Ingredients

• 1 package microwave popcorn popped
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup or honey
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 12 large marshmallows

Instructions

1. Pop popcorn until done, remove any unpopped kernels.
2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
3. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and marshmallows.
4. Turn heat to medium and stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
5. Pour over popcorn and stir in until popcorn is evenly coated.
6. Store in an airtight container.

Philly Steak Sandwhiches

1 lb Roast Beef lunch meat slices lengthwise
1 tub of reduced fat herb cream cheese cooking creme...or 8oz package of reduced fat cream cheese
1 onion sliced
1 green pepper sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded colby cheese
Worcestershire Sauce
Cook the onion and green pepper in olive oil until tender. Add the roast beef and cook a few minutes loner. Add cheeses and cook until cheese is melted. Add a few drops Worcestershire sauce. Add mixtures onto a toasted sandwich bun of your choice.

Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cups white sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup oil
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 400.
Grease muffin times for line with Muffin liners
Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt, and baking powder. Please oil into small bowl add the egg and milk. Mix with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin tines right to the top and sprinkle with the crumb topping mixture

Crumb topping mixtures:
Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter and 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Mix with a fork and sprinkle over the muffins before baking.
Bak for 20-25 minutes or until done. 

Asian chicken and Asian Salad

This is a fantastic Summer meal!!

Asian Chicken
2 lbs chicken tenders
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp mashed garlic
10 TBS soy sauce
2 TBS sugar
1/2 cup Sesame oil
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 TBS cornstarch
Canola oil to barely cover chicken
Toasted sesame seeds for granish
Mix all ingredients except the chicken and canola oil together in a bowl. Stir until well combined. Add chicken and toss. Add just a bit of canola oil to cover the chicken. Marinate for 4-6 hours..no more, it will be too strong.
BBQ and enjoy.

Asian Salad
Chinese Coleslaw 
The Browneyed Baker


2 (16oz) bags coleslaw mix
1 cup sunflower kernels
1 cup slivered or sliced almonds
1 bunch (5-6) green onions, sliced
2 (3oz) package of Ramen noodles, crushed (seasoning packets set aside for dressing)

Dressing:
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 seasoning packets from Ramen

In a large bowl, mix coleslaw, sunflower kernels, almonds, green onions, and noodles.

In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.

Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and toss until the salad is evenly coated.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Banana Cake

This recipe is a family favorite. My grandma would make this cake all the times. It is refreshing and super delish

1 Package yellow cake mix
1 15oz can crushed pineapple
1 lg carton Cool Whip
6 bananas
1 large pkg instant vanilla pudding
1 cup sugar

Mix cake and bake as directed. Cool. Poke holes into the cake with the end of a wooden spoon. Cook sugar and pineapple for about 10 minutes. Spread pineapple over cake. Make pudding. Spread over the pineapple. Slice bananas. Layer slices over the pudding. Top with Cool Whip. Chill several hours before serving. This cake is best served cold.
I hope you enjoy this cake as much as our family does.

Chocolate Strawberries

We had strawberries and chocolate chips laying around the house so why not put them together.
YUMMY!

It is so easy and not messy at all.

There are so many ways to do chocolate strawberries, but with my lack of time now days I learned this super easy way.

Put half a baggie full of chocolate chips into the microwave until melted. cut a small hole in the corner of the bag after the chocolate is melted. Doing a zig zag pattern across the strawberries then dust with a cinnamon and sugar. Put on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper.

Pretzel bites

I found this recipe on Pinterest!!! We loved the parmesan ones the most. 

 

PRETZEL BITES

Texas size Rhodes Frozen roll dough

*as many as you like – each roll makes four bites

coarse salt, parmesan, garlic, cinnamon & sugar

Vanilla glaze (optional)

Take a thawed roll.  Cut it in four equal sections.  Place dough bites on greased sheets. I placed five across and five down on large baking sheets.  Cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, and let dough rise until double in size. (about 35-45 minutes) Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil.  When dough has risen, plop about 10 pieces into the boiling water, tossing gently for about 45 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon, and place bites on paper towels to drain slightly.  Move bites to greased baking sheets, and bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes or until done and golden brown. 

Brush bites with melted butter, sprinkle with Kosher or Sea Salt, garlic and toss in Parmesan cheese.  You can also make Cinnamon and Sugar bites. Make a mixture of Cinnamon and sugar:  About 1 cup sugar and 1 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon, and mix together well. After you butter the pretzel bites, toss in cinnamon and sugar mixture.

You can serve the Parmesan Pretzel bites with a cheddar dip, and the Cinnamon and Sugar Pretzel bites with Vanilla glaze.  So yummy . . . so simple!

VANILLA GLAZE

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 tsp. vanilla extract.

Combine sugar, milk, butter and vanilla and mix well. 

CHEDDAR DIP

1 Tablespoon butter

1 Tablespoon all purpose flour

1 cup milk

1 1/2  to 2 cups of grated Cheddar Cheese.

Melt the butter in a med. size saucepan over medium heat.  Add the flour and stir until blended, and

butter has turned lightly golden brown.  Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thickened slightly.  Remove from heat and stir in the Cheddar Cheese until smooth and all of the cheese has melted.  Season with salt and pepper.  Shake a few red pepper flakes into sauce for added zing!

BLT Dip

BLT Dip for Betty Crocker... We made this for a family party and it was the biggest hit ever

1pound bacon, cooked

1cup mayonnaise

1cup sour cream

8ounces cream cheese, softened

1 1/2cups cheddar cheese

1tomato, seeded and chopped

1/4cup chopped green onions

• 1 Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
• 2 Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and cream cheese in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Crumble bacon into mixture and stir. Add cheddar cheese, green onions, and tomato and mix well. Pour into a shallow dish or pie pan and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbling. Garnish with additional green onions, tomato, and crumbled bacon. Serve with corn chips.

Mint Oreo Cookies

You will be sorry after you make these cookies. They are super fantastic and very addicting.

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups flour
3 drops of green food coloring
1/2 package Keebler grasshopper cookies- crushed

Instructions:
Cream butter, oil and sugars. Add eggs, and beat until fluffy. add remaining ingredients including crushed grasshopper cookies
Bake 350 for 7-9 minutes

adapted from lil luna