2011-09-06T01:19:00.000-07:00

Carlsbad 3rd Relief Society Sisters 2012

Darlene Asuega Pam Barnett Debbie Beers

Beka Bess Marci Bowman Johnene Bowman

Debbie Briggs Ciera Blunt Celina Butler

Wendy Butler Barbara Cabacungan

Judy Chauncey Shelly Collins

Ann Cook Teresa Cooney Jeanne Cuarenta

Carol Cullins Suzi DeGraw Merrillee Dickerson

Barbara Dionisopoulos Judy Dumas Maxine Escobar

Yamilda Evans Sheri Ferrell Lauren Foulger

Linda Henry Jeri Gruner Lauren Holdcraft

Elizabeth Jacinto Anita Jackson Natalie James

Jessica Jorgenson Misty Kelm

Bonnie Layne Elizabeth LaBaron Roxy Linfesty

Kati Mahalona Holly Mckinley

Elan McMahan Ann Miller Barbara Miller

J.C. Mishler Felila Moreno Marci Morrell

Angela Nickerl Emi Oga Kim Orlando

Jean Packard Yvette Packard Kelly Perdue

Stephanie Peterson Denise Pitts Susan Pynes

Sandra Riggins Candance Robinson Deana Rosell

Jennifer Sattley Anastacia Serna Carolyn Smith

Kathy Steadman Lillian Stimpson Carolyn Swan

Ann Tanner Jill Thomas Jana Tompkins

Lisa Venturi

Tina Venturi Judy Vigil Kitty Walker

Gina Walters Susan Ward Connie Wilby

June Wightman Eileen Williams Elisa Williamson

Heidi Willes Janet Wilson Sue Woolley

Chocolate Coma Brownies

If you like chocolate…. and your family doesn’t. DO NOT MAKE THESE.

That was just a warning that I didn’t really mean. Well, kind of. Because I’m not sure if you will love me or hate me after your chocolate overdose

These brownies are…. perfect. Seriously. They are crazy good. And once you know how I make them, you may just jump up and down, screaming and clapping and hugging every neighbor on the street. Now here is the secret: serve them cold. They are good room temperature – but they are an entirely different experience cold.

These are quite possibly going to become your new party dessert dish that you have to take – they always get a positive reaction out of folks. Can you see how incredibly dense and moist these are? A guy at work calls them the chocolate bricks. I thought about calling them that. You should make them. Today. If you aren’t on a diet. So this is what you need…. ready? 2 packages of BETTY CROCKER brownie mix and 1 of her frostings

Make them according to the package directions.

Then add 3/4 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips and 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips

(and use good chocolate)

Then bake in a 9 x 13 pan according to the THICKEST instructions on the back. You want these thick. It does something amazing to the consistency when they are thick and baked just right.

Then cool, frost, and then refrigerate.

Then go into a chocolate coma.

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

This is one of those crowd pleasing recipes that you can make for all sorts of occasions.

And I have. Family parties, showers, when you are taking dinner to a neighbor, when you are having a busy week and need dinner to be easy but still thoughtful…. It seriously makes life easier because you can just pull this out of the fridge and feed an army. Super easy to make… and super easy to serve… and super yummy to eat… this sandwich is such a keeper. Here it is:

Chicken Salad

4 chicken breasts

4 celery stalks, diced

3 green onions, diced

1 Apple, diced

1 cup of grapes, each grape cut in half

3/4 cup cashews (0ptional)

1 cup mayo (I use light)
2 tsp dijon mustard

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1. Poach the 4 chicken breasts by placing in pot, completely covering in water, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook on a high temperature until cooked through (15 to 20 minutes) 2. Shred the chicken and refrigerate 2. In a large bowl add the shredded chicken, celery, onions, apple, grapes and cashews (optional) 3. In a smaller bowl, mix the mayo, mustard, apple cider vinegar, curry and pepper 4. Add the dressing to the chicken mixture and mix well 5. Refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors blend (or overnight – I think it is better the next day) 6. Serve on buns

BANANANANANA Bread

Amazing Banana Bread!

I don’t think I will ever try another Banana Bread recipe.

This is deluxe stuff

You know those moments when you bake or cook something – and it is so good – and then you tweak it a little a few more times until you say – ok! That’s it! This is a keeper. And you just know that you will make that recipe time and time again forever more. You know those times?

Well – this is one of those times. My husband LOVES this banana bread. And THAT is what it is Bananananana bread. No one will mistake it when they try it. It is Banana-y and because of that, it is SO moist.

Here is what you need:

2 cups of flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon (more if you really like cinnamon)
(Did you know that cinnamon is a natural food preservative? It can inhibit bacterial growth and food spoilage! Also it can help regulate the effect on blood sugar, as well as help lower LDL cholesterol. It can also help with arthritis and has an anti-clotting effect on blood!!!)

1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup of butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups bananas (over-ripe) – about 4 – 5 bananas
1/2 bag of your favorite kind of chocolate chips
1/4 cup of slivered almonds (optional)

1- Preheat your oven to 350 and Grease your 9 x 5 bread pan
2- Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together
3- In a separate bowl, add the butter, brown sugar and eggs.
4- Mash up the bananas and add them to the butter-brown sugar mixture
5- Combine the dry and wet mixture together. Stir just long enough to mix everything well.
6- Add the chocolate chips and the slivered almonds
7- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until your toothpick comes out clean.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Spinach Strawberry Salad with a Heavenly Dressing

This. Is. An. Amazing. Salad.
Please make it.You will understand. The dressing is perfect. The blend of flavors is perfect.The colors are perfect.Its all perfect.

Here are the ingredients:

Spinach (torn into bite sized pieces)
Strawberries (sliced)
Feta Cheese
sugared slivered almonds (instructions follow)
The perfect dressing

The dressing is:

1 T. poppy seeds
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 T minced red onion

* add all ingredients into your blender and blend

The dressing is quite thick, so use your spoon and drizzle it onto your salad. I wouldn’t attempt pouring. It would be a sad shame to lose both the salad and the dressing in an uncontrolled pouring moment. I don’t think you could take it.

Now for those sugared almonds. If you already have your sugared almonding skills down – no need to read on. But if you don’t ( I have heard some horror stories), let me show you how I do it:

I start by heating my pan and adding my almonds and then toasting them. You don’t need any oils – the nuts have their own.

This is about 3/4 cup almonds
Do not leave your almonds. Once they start to brown they will toast very quickly.

Keep your wooden spoon active, stirring them every 10 – 15 seconds so they don’t burn and both sides get the heat. I only toast them until they start to brown. I don’t like them really brown.

Once they are sufficiently toasted add this mixture:

1/2 cup sugar
1/8 tsp of nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt

Pour it in and stir

And stir

And stir

yum.

Lay out some wax paper and pour the mixture out. If you don’t do this you will have a clump of sugared almonds that will be very hard. Like lollipop candy hard.

Remember that sugar gets very hot. Keep all little wandering hands from exploring the tasty looking treat.

Then just break into little pieces and sprinkle on your salad

And put the leftovers in a baggy and keep in your fridge for the next day because you are going to want this salad again.

* This salad is excellent with grilled chicken! Especially grilled terryaki chicken!

2010-08-30T19:32:00.000-07:00

Food Storage Brownies

From Suzi DeGraws Pantry

1- 15 oz can of black beans (drained)

3 eggs

3 tablespoons of oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

pinch of salt

1/4 cup cocoa powder

3/4 cup sugar

Blend together

chocolate chips ( optional )

grease pan

Bake at 350 for 17 mins

Icing

butter , milk, powder sugar, and some cocoa powder

2010-05-30T20:52:00.000-07:00

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Self-Reliance

2010-04-02T19:08:00.001-07:00

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2010-02-28T15:43:00.000-08:00

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