Thanksgiving :)

I worked the entire week of Thanksgiving except for Thanksgiving day so I only had time for this one contribution.  But judging by the rate these were eaten I'd say I chose a good one.

Chocolate Dipped Pecan Wedges

Crust

2 c flour

1/2 c granulated sugar

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 c cold butter or margarine

1 egg

Filling
1 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 c butter (do not use margarine)
1/2 c honey
4 c coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 whipping cream
1 tsp grated orange peel

Glaze
2 c semisweet chocolate chips
4 tsp shortening
salt if desired

     Heat oven to 375°.  Line 13x9 pan with foil and grease with shortening.  Mix together flour, granulated sugar, salt and butter until it's the consistency of coarse crumbs.  Add egg and press into bottom of greased pan.  Bake for 15 minutes.

     Reduce oven temp to 325°.  In sauce pan cook brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter and honey until butter melts.  Increase heat and boil for one minute.  Remove from heat and add orange peel, whipping cream and pecans and pour over crust.  Bake for 40-45 minutes.

     Cool completely and cut into 6 rows by 3 rows, the cut squares diagonally.  Microwave chocolate chips and shortening until smooth and dip each triangle.  

November 11th

Question of the day:

What was your wish for 11:11 today?

Easy as pie... or muffins.

Pumpkin Spice Muffins!

Listen up because this gets complicated!

1 box of spice cake

1 can of pumpkin

1 cup of water

1 dash of cinnamon

350° for 20-25 minutes!

Now I know this is very labor intensive and I apologize, but I have faith in you!
p.s. This recipe is weight watchers friendly!

Impromptu Photo Shoot

       Before this job I wasn't all about having my picture taken.  But when you're behind a camera all day long it can be a major stress release to be in front of one, being goofy like the customers are too shy to be.  It's the perfect way to separate the hecticness of the ensuing holiday season, and our outside lives.  For those of you who aren't in the know, christmas for a portrait studio like ours would drive the strongest of men into hysterics.  

Question Of The Day!

What's under your mattress? 

Tonight's Find

Question Of The Day!

What category on a quiz show would you choose to get the best chance of winning?

I Just Can't Help Myself

I am addicted to baking.  I can't even eat the things I make and I still do it!

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies


1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
½ cup rolled oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
*350 for 10 minutes or until lightly golden on edges*
Cool completely on cookie sheet

No Work Today!

Dried Apple Pie 


3 c dried apples
2 1/2 c apple juice or apple cider
Pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
3/4 c sugar 
1 tsp cinnamon 
2 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt

Heat juice or cider to boil

Pour heated juice or cider over dried apples 

Let sit for one hour

Cook apples in juice for 10-15 minutes on low heat 

Drain excess juice

Mix together sugar, cinnamon, flour, nutmeg, and salt 

Add to apples and mix well

Pour mixture into pie crust

Top with second crust 

Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar 

Bake at 400 for 50 minutes or until done

Eat!

This might not be the most beautiful pie ever, but I'm still proud.  

It's pretty great for my very first one!