Sweet Cornbread Muffins (using a cornbread mix & a cake mix)

I'm not sure where this recipe came from.  I have had it, handwritten, in my files and been anxious to try it.  The cake mix gives the muffins a sweet taste and smoother texture than every day cornbread muffins. 

I whipped them up by hand (you don't want to overbeat muffins) and we enjoyed them alongside a bowl of chili.  MMM good!

Surprise your family and see if they can tell a difference from 'traditional' cornbread. 

(I enjoyed mine with Honey Cinnamon Butter)

SWEET CORNBREAD MUFFINS 

(using a cornbread mix & a cake mix) 

1 (9 ozs) box yellow cake mix (Jiffy brand)

1 (8.5 ozs) box corn bread mix (Jiffy brand)

2 eggs

1/2 c. water

1/3 c. 2% milk

2 Tb. vegetable or canola oil 

Preheat oven to 350*. 

In a large bowl, combine both mixes. Grease AND FLOUR (don't skip this part...

the spray that includes the flour is best) 14 muffin cups. 

In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir into the dry ingredients just until everything is moistened.  Fill cups just over 1/2 full. (Sometimes I like to sprinkle my cornbread with cinnamon/sugar mixture before baking). Bake 18 - 22 minutes, or until tops spring back when touched lightly or a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. 

Cool 5 minutes in pan; remove to cooling rack. 

Blastin' Blueberry Crunch

I have LOVED this recipe for many years.  It's one that I added to my cookbook and I turn to it whenever we have a 'mess' of blueberries.  I believe I got this recipe as a newlywed. 

Good for you and easy to make.  Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and you'll have your family begging for seconds.  I love anything with a crunchy oatmeal topping. 

It's also good eaten cold, but I always! prefer it warm, with ice cream!

I remember making this to take on a camping trip when our kids were young...

AHHH...the memories some foods can stir huh?  

BLUEBERRY CRUNCH 

1 c. brown sugar

(can use 3/4 c.)

1-1/2 c. rolled oats

1 c. all purpose flour

(or white wheat)

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. salt, optional

1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted

1/2 c. white sugar

1 heaping Tb. cornstarch

3/4 c. water

2 Tb. lemon juice

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3 - 4 c. blueberries, fresh or frozen

Preheat oven to 350*. In large bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, cinnamon, salt and butter; mix well.  Line bottom of 8" square baking dish with half the oatmeal mixture. 

Combine sugar and cornstarch, then add water and lemon juice.  Boil until thick, stirring constantly, then add vanilla and blueberries.  Pour over oat mixture.  Sprinkle top with remaining oat mixture and bake 40 - 45 minutes.  Serve warm with ice cream. 

*If using sugar substitutes when baking, begin checking at least 15 minutes earlier than 'regular' cooking time. 

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Baked Zucchini Sticks/Sweet Onion Dip & Weekend Potluck #71

WELCOME TO WEEKEND POTLUCK!
We are always so happy you come by to party with us!

AND....

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

With the abundance of fresh summertime zucchini, you'll want to try this. 

These crispy sticks are soooo tasty and the dip is over the top too! 

Baked Zucchini Sticks & Sweet Onion Dip

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Mini Cheeseburger Pies by Joyful Homemaking

Recipes that caught our attention ~

Strawberry Pasta Salad by Growing In Grace

Crispy Pancetta Salad with Sugar Snap Peas by Funny Love Blog

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Red, White 'N' Blue Salad by Julie's Eats and Treats 

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Slow-Cooker Cheesesteak Sandwiches

This recipe would make an awesome dish to serve for Father's Day!! 

We don't eat a lot of bread...therefore, we don't eat many sandwiches. 

And most often, we eat a low-carb whole wheat bread, but we thought this special recipe was extra good.. and a little bit of that may be because we got to eat this luscious meat on a hoagie roll. *-*

This was definitely a SPLURGE!!

And a very hearty sandwich. 

Hubby raved about this dish both times he ate it.  I think my only complaint is that it only made about 3 sandwiches...next time I will double the recipe. 

(I did make it again two days after the first time we tried it!  IT'S.THAT.GOOD!!) 

IT IS SOOO DELICIOUS!

The meat is tender and the onions and peppers give it great flavor. 

I adapted it slightly after seeing this recipe from Kristy at Mommy Hates Cooking.

It was pretty much perfect already. 

Choose to use whatever kind of cheese your family prefers.  We like cojack the most and we thought it was the perfect topping to this wonderful combo of flavors.  You could also add sour cream if you'd like. 

SOOO easy!  If you have to leave early in the morning, slice the meat and chop the veggies the night before.  Throw it together quickly before you go out the door and be ready to eat when you walk back in. 

SLOW-COOKER CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES 

1 lb. round or sirloin steak, thinly sliced

1/2 vidalia onion, diced

1/2 red or yellow pepper, diced

1/2 to 1 tsp. garlic powder

1 (7 ozs) can mushrooms, stems and pieces, drained, optional

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tb. worchestershire sauce 

(or soy sauce)

1 beef bouillon cube, crushed

1 Tb. butter

enough water to cover meat

about 1# cojack cheese, grated

hoagie buns

Spray 3 - 4 qt. crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.

In bottom of crockpot, place steak slices, onion, pepper, garlic powder, garlic, worchestershire, boullion cube, and butter, adding enough water to

barely cover meat. 

Cover and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours. When ready to serve, using a slotted spoon, place meat mixture on bun; top with cheese. Serve immediately.

Yield: about 3 sandwiches 

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3 Perfect (No Bake) Peanut Butter Treats {Blast from the Past}

These easy treats are so popular.  After selling them in a garage sale,
the same folks returned the next day wanting to know if we had more.
THESE.ARE.THE.BOMB! 

No Bake Payday Bars (Sugar Free Option)

If you've ever been to am Amish restaurant, you know they have a jar of this yummy snack on their tables.  Peanut butter mixed with
marshmallow cream???  NO kidding!  Try it soon. 

Amish Peanut Butter




Three simple ingredients and you'll think you're eating a candy bar.
Amazingly simple and delicious! 

Butterfinger Bites