Oatmeal Cinnamon Scones - OH MY! !

This photo/recipe got 'way layed' in My Pictures, and when I saw it, I gulped cause they'd been overlooked!

Let me tell you what...these are worth turning your oven on for!!

Wonderful! Amazing! Perfect! Cinnamon-y!

If you like cinnamon, you're gonna love these. I also love the ease of making them - just mix them up in the food processor for perfect texture! 

They were easy too. Cinnamon chips gives them the perfect spicy flavor. 

Thanks so much to Kitty of Kitty's Kozy Kitchen for sharing this with us at Weekend Potluck several months ago.  

Oh I must make these again soon! 

OATMEAL CINNAMON SCONES 

1 - 1/2 c. flour
1 -1/2 c. rolled oats
1/3 c. white or light brown sugar
1 TB. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 stick unsalted butter 
(if I use salted butter, I omit salt)
1 c. cinnamon chips or raisins
1 c. milk
1 Tb. sparkling sugar mixed with 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

NOTE:  There aren't any eggs in this recipe.  

Set rack in the middle of the oven & preheat oven to 450*.

Combine the dry ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.  Pulse 5 times at 1-second intervals.

Cut the butter into 12 pieces, add to the bowl & pulse until the mixture looks like fine meal...about a dozen times.

Add cinnamon chips & milk; pulse 3-4 times to form a very soft dough.

Drop the dough, by large spoonfuls, onto cookie sheets that have been lined with foil or parchment paper, dividing evenly into 12 large scones.

 Brush the tops with a little milk & sprinkle with the sugar-cinnamon mixture.  Freeze for 30 minutes, (a trick Kitty learned from King Arthur Flour, which helps for a higher rise).   Bake 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden.  Do not over bake as they will be dry.

Freeze any extra scones. When ready to enjoy again - thaw and reheat in a  350 degree oven for several minutes.  

Linked to Weekend Potluck

You might also like this recipe for 
Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Cups

or 
Paula Deen's Pineapple Upside Down Biscuits

or 
Healthy Overnight Baked Oatmeal

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Kansas Cucumber Salad & Weekend Potluck #129

WELCOME TO WEEKEND POTLUCK!

Always tickled to have you coming to share at our table! 

And HAPPY AUGUST TO YOU TOO!!! 

AND....

When I share something worth sharing...again...

A very simple salad...make it with mayo, sour cream or even Greek yogurt. 

Can be made sugar full or sugar free. We love eating it over fresh tomatoes.

Honestly, I don't care for cukes, but am in love with this dish!!

Kansas Cucumber Salad

Now, let's take a quick peek back at last week...

The recipe with the most clicks was ~

Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake by South Your Mouth

Recipes that caught our attention ~

Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings by Recipes the Crock

Summer Garden Pasta by Simply Suzanne’s

And, a personal favorite ~

Lowfat Zucchini Cookies by  Mommy on Demand 

Your hostesses ~

• The Country Cook~ Brandie
• Sunflower Supper Club ~ Kim & Julie
• The Better Baker ~ Marsha
• Frugal Family Favorites ~ Tabitha
• 4 Little Fergusons~ Tonya

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3 Easy & Delicious NO OVEN NEEDED meals {Blast from the Past}

A tasty and healthy option...loaded with veggies. Your family won't know they're eating healthy!  

Skinny Skillet Lasagna

If my family has a choice, this will be the dish they pick every time...hands down! Open a few cans, melt some cheese in it...serve over chips! 

Creamy Tacos

This one is a 'healthier choice' from www.halfmysize.com cookbook.
DE-LISH!

Crockpot Cheesey Chicken Spaghetti

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Mango Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

AAAHHH - love me a fruit smoothie, especially when I can use frozen fruit and add Greek yogurt for protein.

This is a simple and easy recipe - doctor it up any way you choose.  You can add flaxseed meal, chia seeds or coconut oil....make it as healthy as you want. 

This one is just so versatile - I added frozen pineapple as well. 

I saw several variations online and made this my own. 

MANGO STRAWBERRY PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE 

1 c. fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries

1 c. fresh or frozen mango

1/2 c. fresh or frozen pineapple

1/2 c. plain, vanilla or tropical Greek yogurt

1 c. lowfat milk or orange juice 

5 - 6 ice cubes (if using fresh fruit) 

Place everything in the blender; blend on high until smooth & frothy. 

If too thick, just add more juice or lowfat milk. 

Yield: 2 servings 

Linked to Weekend Potluck
GBP Roundup - Fav Fruit Recipes
Meal Plan Monday

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Easy Cooked Chocolate Pudding {Made with Bisquick}

I came across this recipe in a drawer recently and was so excited!

I use to make this treat often (it was simple & frugal too) when my kids were growing up. I used a lot of powdered milk then and this was a great way to 'hide' the fact it wasn't 'real' milk. 

Warm chocolate pudding is true comfort food for me.

And I love that it can be ready in minutes. 

As much as I like instant pudding...I 'puffy heart' cooked pudding!

We think this is a very chocolate-y and creamy way to pamper ourselves.

(It's good chilled too, but it's hard for me to wait...I prefer it warm!)

I cook this in the microwave to hurry along the process. =) 

Recipe can easily be doubled. 

There have been times I've added a dollop of peanut butter before eating too.

You're Welcome!  *-*

EASY COOKED CHOCOLATE PUDDING

{Made with Bisquick}

1/2 c. Bisquick

3/4 c. sugar

(I normally use mostly xylitol, and some sugar)

1/3 c. baking cocoa

1 c. cold water

2 c. milk

1 tsp. vanilla 

In medium saucepan, combine Bisquick, sugar, and cocoa. Gradually stir in water and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, boil 1 minute. Add vanilla; stir; allow to cool.  Yield: about 4 servings

If you want to cook in the microwave, begin by cooking on high in 2 minute increments; stirring after each. After about 6 minutes, cook 1 minute at a time, stirring between each until it comes to a full boil. 

Linked to Weekend Potluck

You might also like this 
1-Minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

1-Minute Healthy Deep Dish Breakfast Cookie

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Zapple Crisp & Weekend Potluck #128

WELCOME TO WEEKEND POTLUCK!

We're soooo happy you've joined us today!

AND....

When I share something worth sharing....again...

I've had more fun with this recipe...folks can't believe this is actually 
made with zucchini...cause it tastes JUST.LIKE.APPLES!
A great way to 'hide' some veggies...and use up your abundance of zucchini.

Zapple Crisp {Sugar Free Option}

Now, let's take a quick peek back at last week...

The recipe with the most clicks was ~

Mom’s Top Secret Patty Melts by 4 little Fergusons

Recipes that caught our attention ~

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pulled Pork by 5 Heart Home

Caramel Ice Cream Sandwich Cake by Life With The Crust Off

And, a personal favorite ~

Slow Cooker Beef Tips & Gravy by Sourdough Native 

Your hostesses ~

• 4 Little Fergusons~ Tonya
• The Country Cook~ Brandie
• Sunflower Supper Club ~ Kim & Julie
• The Better Baker ~ Marsha
• Frugal Family Favorites ~ Tabitha

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Campfire Peanut Butter Tortilla S'Mores

LOVED this fun treat at our most recent weenie roast....just this week while family was visiting from out of town.

And since we had smaller grandkids here, I made a 'mini' version of this 'campfire burrito' that was shared at a recent Weekend Potluck by Cris of GoodEness Gracious.

This makes a 'less messy' treat..compared to 'regular S'Mores' to enjoy...but you have to plan ahead just a little as they need to cool

for at least 20 minutes before enjoying. 

We held ours inside the foil to eat, so if any 'goo' came out the other end, we didn't have a bigger mess...Just be careful not to put 'too much' inside...
(ours seemed perfect)

Our daughter Deb and family came to visit a few days...
S-I-Love Greg, Grandkids - Claira, Kaity & Sam

(Sam was 'showing his muscles'...and looked away just as I snapped the camera) 

The peanut butter adds a delightful flavor too...

Hope you'll try them soon while it's still warm enough to be camping out. 
(We have a covered fire pit and just layed them on the grate above over hot coals) 

CAMPFIRE PEANUT BUTTER TORTILLA S'MORES

1 small flour tortilla (I used fajita size)

1 Tb. peanut butter

3 (rectangular) pieces of Hershey's chocolate bar 

1 Tb. mini marshmallows 

Spread peanut butter over center of tortilla.

Sprinkle with chocolate and marshmallows.

Fold in ends on two sides, then roll up; wrap in foil. 

Heat on grill or campfire for about 5 or 6 minutes, turning once.

(Be careful not to burn - don't leave unattended.)

Linked to Weekend Potluck

You may also enjoy...

Ziploc Omelets 
(great for camping or crowd pleasing)

Linked to Weekend Potluck

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3 Easy No-Bake Chocolate-y Treats {Blast from the Past}

These sweet little treats are HONEY sweetened...and have only SIX ingredients! 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Granola Bites

It only takes SIX simple ingredients to be enjoying this lovely crunchy snack.
Chocolate, cereal, peanut butter, and peanuts...what's not to love? 

Captain Crunch Peanut Clusters

Only FIVE ingredients - oh so good!  Add instant coffee or coconut to 'kick them up a notch'...

No Bake Cocoa Bars

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Revolutionary Macaroni & Cheese {Stovetop or Oven)

I love the idea of a 'quicker' macaroni & cheese dish and was thrilled to find this one linked up at our Weekend Potluck party some time ago, from 

Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts. 

It's so creamy, easy & delicious - do try it soon. 

REVOLUTIONARY MAC & CHEESE

2 c. dried pasta 

(I think bigger is better..for a 'firmer' end result)

2 c. (1% or 2%) milk 

1 c. shredded cheddar cheese, loosely packed
(I used half monterey jack, half cheddar)

1/2 tsp. salt (or more to taste)

1 tsp. dijon mustard

In medium saucepan, add pasta and milk.  Bring to simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, until pasta is soft, stirring frequently, making sure milk does not come to a boil.

Turn heat off; add cheese & salt. Stir to combine.  Add mustard, a little at a time to taste. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes, then stir again and serve. Add a tablespoon or more milk to your desired creaminess level.  Gently stir.

If you want to finish this off in the oven, place in a greased baking dish and top off with a generous amount of cheese. Bake 10 minutes at 375 or until cheese melts. 

You might also like this recipe for
Make Ahead M-M-Mac n Cheese
(can be frozen for later)

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Minister's Delight (Crockpot Dessert)

I guess since I had this recipe published in a Gooseberry Patch cookbook last fall, it was time to get it on my blog!!

(And I am simply beside myself to know I'm having 4 more recipes, published in 4 more cookbooks in this next year! YOWZA!!!)

It's a simple recipe, given to me by my youth pastor's wife years ago. 

It's called Minister's Delight because it can cook while you're away at church.

I've even taken it to church and let it cook during services for a potluck we were enjoying afterwards. 

It's an easy layered recipe....Dump a can of your favorite pie filling in the bottom of your crockpot, a little crushed pineapple (optional if you don't want it), topped with a yellow cake mix combined with a stick of butter.

Top with nuts or coconut if you'd like...turn it on and go about your business. 

In 2-1/2 - 3 hours you've got a great dessert ready to enjoy...

topped with ice cream is best. Or whipped cream. Oh how I love warm fruited desserts with vanilla ice cream.  Comfort!!!

MINISTER'S DELIGHT

1 (20 ozs) can apple, cherry, blueberry or peach pie filling

1 c. crushed pineapple, partially drained, optional

1 (16 - 18 ozs) box yellow cake mix

1/2 c. butter, melted

Optional: 1/3 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Garnish: ice cream or whipped topping 

Spray a 3 - 4 qt. slow cooker with non-stick vegetable spray.  Add pie filling; spread pineapple over top, if using. In medium bowl, combine dry cake mix and butter; mix with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over pie filling. Sprinkle nuts on top, if desired.  

Before covering, place 2 paper towels on top of slow cooker to catch any condensation. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 - 3 hours. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping.

Yield: 5 - 6 servings 

Linked to Weekend Potluck
            GBP Roundup - Crockpot
                 Whatcha Crockin Wednesday
Meal Plan Monday

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