Tag: snacks

  • Szechuan Lettuce Wraps

    Szechuan Lettuce Wraps

    The recipe is easy and ready in minutes.  Like a lots of men John likes hot, thus the “Szechuan”. The world cup is something that John enjoys watching.  He wanted something some what healthy for his watching snacks and decided on “Lettuce Wraps”. We no longer have cable TV so he made a date with our…

  • Chocolate-Peanut Butter Krispy Treats

    Chocolate-Peanut Butter Krispy Treats

    In trying to decide what to make for dessert this weekend I turned to an old, simple easy to make favorite.   In my continual search for something new, I forget what we  used to make when the kids were little.  Rice Krispies Treats have been around forever.  I think every possible variation has been…

  • No Bake Cookies

    No Bake Cookies

    When my children were little I was a terrible mother. I always had cookies in the cookie jar. Not only did they know that, but so did all their friends. I can’t say that I always made the cookies for the children because I am the biggest cookie monster of them all. They are great with…

  • Great Granola

    Great Granola

    This healthy breakfast food is not only good for breakfast but for other times of the day.  Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons into your yogurt, on top of your ice cream sundae or just in a bowl to crunch on as a snack. Ingredients  6 cups rolled oats (not instant)6 cups rolled wheat1 1/2 cups…

  • Streusel Topped Blueberry Muffins

    Streusel Topped Blueberry Muffins

    Blueberry Muffins 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 4 eggs 2 cups sour cream 4 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries Cream together butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs and beat well. Blend in sour cream and set aside.  In a…