I like turning things that are meant for one thing into another. Like pie crust into the home of these meat pies, or bread sticks into these sweet rolls. It's fun and a little rebellious. Â Â Sweet Rolls with Strawberries {Totally Tasty Tuesdays} Print Cook time 11 mins Total time 11 mins Author: Mandy Bird Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 5 teaspoons sugar, divided 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2011
Grandpa Gallegos’ Chile
My grandpa made the best chile. It's not chili. It's chile. Because it's Mexican food, not American. Traditionally, Chile doesn't have beans in it, just meat. But anyone in any culture tends to add lib when it comes to cooking and does what they want. We make tortillas and ham hocks and beans and eat them with this Chile. It can be frozen and that's what I love about this. A funny thing about my grandpa-he said that he'd live to 90 because that's a good age. He passed away just a few days after … [Read more...]
Mint Chocolate Cupcakes {Totally Tasty Tuesdays}
I am in love with cupcakes lately. I love everything about them. They are tasty, versatile, and just so darn cute. I came across this recipe from My Baking Addition. I had to make them and share them with you. I love mint chocolate food. Thin Mints from those darn Girl Scouts, the new minty 3 Musketeers bar, and this cupcake. Don't make these if you do not want to develop an addiction. Cupcakes 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking … [Read more...]
Bow-Ties with Ham
Who doesn't love pasta? This is a tasty way to eat it with ham and asparagus. I will try it with broccoli instead next time, just for a change. It is pretty good and if you can't find Harvati cheese, you can use mozzarella cheese instead. This comes together so fast and is great for a quick dinner. 3 c. uncooked bow-tie pasta (farfalle)1 (16 oz.) jar Alfredo pasta sauce10 medium asparagus spears, cut into 1 inch pieces1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes in oil and herbs, drained & chopped1 c. … [Read more...]
Raisin Filled Cookies
Raisin Filled Cookies have been around for many years and are sure to bring back memories with each bite. I can taste my childhood in them and it's so good! These Raisin Filled Cookies are from my childhood. I loved them then, and I still do. Before I made these, I hadn't had them since I was little. Then I thought of them and called my mom for the recipe. One bite and it was like it hadn't been so long since I enjoyed them. They just make my mouth so happy. Raisin Filled … [Read more...]
Vintage Bakeshop Winner…
Using Random.org, the winner is #11 Julie! Congrats, Julie! I'll get your info sent to Vintage Bakeshop for your $40 gift certificate. Thanks for entering! … [Read more...]
Olive Oil & Garlic Pasta
I found this simple recipe on DinnerTool.com.It is a great site that is made up of recipes from all kinds of sources. If you scroll to the very bottom of the page, you'll see "Contact Us, Help/FAQ, Friends". Click on the "Friends" link and you'll get a long list of people who have recipes on DinnerTool. If you look hard enough, you may see Mandy's Recipe Box listed. Neat-o. You can do a week's worth of meals by looking up ingredients and doing a search, or you can click one little button and … [Read more...]
Raspberry Bars
These Raspberry Bars are super easy to make and even easier to become addicted to them. This is a great treat. It's crunchy on the bottom, chewy in the middle, and soft on top. It's a party in your mouth! It makes an 8x8 square pan, but you could double it to make a 9x13 size. I shared some with my friend and I told her she's gonna want to hide these so she could have them all to herself. I bet she did. It has just the right amount of chocolate chips to fill that chocolate need we all … [Read more...]
Giveaway with Vintage Bakeshop
I am completely happy to announce this giveaway! It is with Vintage Bakeshop.They have all natural cupcake mixes, whoopie pie mixes, and favors for weddings, showers, birthday parties, and other holidays. How yummy do these look...So how would you like a $40 gift certificate to use at Vintage Bakeshop? Yeah? I thought you might. Here are the rules (choose any or all of the following)...1. Follow Mandy's Recipe Box through Google and leave a comment saying so.2. Like Mandy's Recipe Box … [Read more...]