Grand Slams

NEW ITEMS!!! Rabbit Rabbit Pillow and Doggie Diaper Bag
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These mouthfuls get their crunch from a trio of pantry ingredients-cereal, coconut and nuts.
Grand Slams1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar2 large eggs2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon [...]

Food For Thought

In an effort to put the recipes that are favorites on-line my posting began with a “non-blog” website, before I tried my hand at blogging. It was a way to post pics of faux finish, mural & etsy work plus some gardening pictures. Sort of an on-line portfolio, maryhanks.com.I’ve added recipes to this blog [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day, Cookie!

This recipe comes from Martha Stewart, Espresso Double Chocolate Chunk. I’ve made this several times and think you’ll enjoy too. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine Sweets

Sweets for Jonathan’s class party today have turned my green thumbs a rosy pink but were so fun to make. These are Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing and various sprinkles. Next post will have the recipe for Espresso Double Chocolate Chunk that were not for the kids but for his teacher. Can’t beat the [...]

Recipe Repeat, Guacamole for Gameday

Some things just need to be repeated and this recipe is one of them! Always a hit. Never goes to waste. Charred Corn Guacamole is another tried and true recipe that I think you’ll all enjoy. I love the idea of grilling the corn as Bobby Flay recommends but IF grilling [...]

Margarita Pie

It’s that time of the year where everyone is looking for great recipes for Super Bowl Parties so I’m throwing my favorites in for consideration! This pie recipe is a make ahead dessert that makes entertaining easy. The crust is made of crushed pretzels giving a bit of crunch and saltiness that [...]

Soups On!!! Pasta E Fagioli

To the Mom who I talked to in Kroger tonight, looking for something new for dinner…this is for you! Enjoy!!!
Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli
1 T oil2 lbs lean ground beef12 oz onion, chopped14 oz carrots, slivered14 oz celery, diced48 oz canned tomatoes, diced2 C red kidney beans2 C white kidney beans88 oz beef stock1 T [...]

Charred Corn Guacamole with Corn Chips

My collection of recipes with southwest flavors just grows and grows. I’ve been anxious to try this one for a couple of weeks but haven’t had the occasion until a couple of days ago. It was a hit even with the non-guacamole eaters so you know that made me happy!
Charred Corn Guacamole with Corn Chips [...]

The Ultimate Mango Salsa

Mango Morning II by Sandra Blazel*
I’ve made & we’ve thoroughly enjoyed several salsa recipes that involve a mango! Earlier in the summer when my son Peter & his lovely bride Gloria were giving a bridal shower for his sister, (my daughter) Sara & (now son-in-law) Casey, I needed to make a double batch of to [...]

Delicious, Nutritious AND Economical Dinner!?!

I’m always looking for all of the above and have to please the less adventurous male eaters in the house but stumbled upon a keeper! We’ve had black beans & rice before but the addition of the corn and spices, cumin and coriander, update this classic combination.For me, this was dinner, the salad and [...]