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It took a few tries, and about 4 different "Real" Lion House Roll recipes, but I think I nailed it. I have been making these every Sunday since the beginning of the year. I read several different recipes, tried some different things, and added my own tips and tricks. The last 3 times I have made these, they have turned out perfect! Light, flaky, and delicious. H
I call these Serious Brownies, because I take them very seriously. I know. I am very creative with names. But seriously- they are perfect. I was arguing with myself all week about making these. I have made plenty of delicious brownies, but they have never been my idea of perfect. But lately, I have been craving the perfect brownie that I have never yet tasted.
2 Tbsp. butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups milk 3 1/2 cups water 5 chicken bouillon cubes 1 bag frozen cauliflower 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup pepper-jack cheese, shredded * 1 tsp. Dijon mustard In large saucepan, saute onion in butter until golden. Whisk in flour and salt. Slowly pour in milk and water. Add bouillon
So, I have never been on a diet. I just love food too much. But, I am getting older and the years and years of horrible eating are catching up to me. So, this week I started working out every day, and counting my calories. It's not my cup of tea, but I have been feeling a little better physically. But not eating any treats has been killing me!! And I think I did a pretty good job this week,
This is a favorite at our house. I got the recipe from an old recipe book given to me by my mother-in-law. I don't know where this originates from, but I do know that it is gooooooooood! It's super easy to make too. Try it, you will love it! Yucatan Chicken
Here is yet another sandwich-on-a-croissant recipe. Like I have said before, and will say again, sandwiches are ALWAYS better on a croissant! I'm sure there are some exceptions, but for the most part... Monterey Chicken Sandwiches 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 bottle "homemade" ranch dressing (I use the Hidden Valley mix)2 cups bread crumbs4 slices Monterey Jack Cheese1 tomato, slicedLet
I started this blog 5 years ago, back in 2007. For the next few years, I posted maybe 10-12 times per year, and hardly ever included any pictures. It was mostly for the sake of keeping my recipes somewhere I wouldn't lose them, and to make it easier for my friends and family to get to them. There are quite a few gems I posted back in the day that I feel might get forgotten. So once a week or s
Do not think about the color red. You thought about it didn't you? My oldest son is such an analytical scientist. My husband and I were telling him about the solar eclipse that was Sunday night, but unfortunately we didn't have the special glasses so we could watch it. He was kind of bummed, but around the time that it was happening, he asked if he could go outside and play. I said sure, but
~Last weekend, my husband and I went out with some friends. We went to see Avenger's. If you haven't seen it yet, go see it tonight. It's one of the best movies ever. ~We went to eat at Sonora Grill. It was El Yumm-o!~I've never been much of a shoe person. Besides my fetish for boots, I own probably 4 or 5 pairs of shoes. BUT, when I saw these fun shoes for my little girlie, I knew she must
This is one of my favorite recipes to make. Just look at that flaky croissant. Sandwiches are always better on croissants. Always. These sandwiches follow my 3 magic rules: Fast & Easy. Cheap. Delicious. And they make great left-overs. If you are not a left-over person, like myself, then you will love these.Chicken Salad Sandwiches4 chicken breasts1 cup sour cream3/4 cup mayo2-3 Tbsp. white
This past week, my sweet 5-year-old daughter came home from pre-school with a beautiful potted flower she had made herself, along with a painting that said "Mother, all flowers remind me of you." She showed them to me and since it was days before mothers day, I knew they were a gift for me. I told her, "Aww, this is so sweet. Thank you!" But she just looked at me funny and said, "Uh...these aren
If you are in the mood for some rich, fudgy chocolate goodness, these cookies are the perfect thing to satisfy your craving. I should really make myself some every day. I get that craving a lot. I found that these cookies are the best when eaten warm. Eat them a few minutes out of the oven, or simply place in the microwave for 8 seconds to get them warm and gooey again. Yum!Deep Dark Chocolat
Do not let this picture deter you from trying this recipe. This chicken is so good, but the picture doesn't do it justice. I don't know what's wrong with my house. When it comes to pictures, the lighting is always terrible. And right now I could go on and on about my love/hate relationship with food photography. Who knew I would care so much. So, I digress.Back to the chicken. Usually when
My family had to celebrate our "Cinco de Mayo" dinner early, because my husband and sons will be camping on May 5th. SO, I made one of our very favorite Mexican meals. Cafe Rio! I know there are many "copy cat" recipes out there, and I have tried quite a few of them. But in my opinion, THIS one is the best by far. I call this recipe "easy" but really, that is just another word for LAZY! The
These potatoes were a last minute whip-up-for-dinner side dish that turned out amazing! I was going to have a Cinco de Mayo recipe today, but let's just say half of my kids and my husband couldn't keep much down. So, my dinner plan turned to that of toast and applesauce. But Josh started feeling much better and last minute decided he wanted to grill some steak, so I started cooking some potatoe
This dish is in no way fancy or trendy, but it is a staple at our house for a few reasons:1. It is EASY! It takes about 15 minutes to put together, and then ya just throw it in the oven.2. It is one of the cheapest meals I make. I usually have all the ingredients on hand, and if not- they don't cost much anyway.3. As simple as this meal is...it is sooooooo tasty. I usually eat half the pan when
I just wanted to share this cute story. So, I have been doing a lot of "food photography" lately to try and make this blog better!! I didn't realize how much work it was, and sometimes it can be pretty hard, but I have been loving it. I know- weird hobby, right? Oh well :) Aaaaanyway, so the other day, my independent little 5-year-old daughter went to the kitchen to make herself some chocolate
I juuuust started a Twitter and a Facebook page for "Becky's Recipes" so if you have 2 seconds, I would love it if you went just to the left of my blog and clicked on them to follow me! Thanks!!We are hitting record breaking weather here in Utah: April and almost 90 degrees!! I love it! And the perfect thing to accompany a hot day? Cheesecake, of course! (I know, cheesecake is perfect every day.
Today I am sharing my husband's mouth-watering recipe for homemade hamburger patties. Now, I must tell you that I had to beg him to let me publish this recipe. Beg!! I owe him big time, but he finally let me share it. They really are that good. They are better than any hamburger I have ever tasted; perfectly juicy on the inside, and grilled just right on
So, I have a confession to make. Even though I have been baking for years and years, and have made countless recipes, I have only made chocolate chip cookies maybe 5 times. Ever. And another thing...they are not my fave. Gasp! But they are 1 of like 2 desserts that my husband actually likes. (I know- I always have cakes/brownies/pies on my counter...I am selfish.) But I decided that he dese
This is one of my go-to summer meals! It is fast, easy, and really yummy! (Please, no jokes...okay- maybe a few, but only in your head.) It is especially delicious if you make it in the morning and let it sit in the fridge all day, marinating it its own yumminess. And the leftovers are great too (which is saying something, because I am NOT a leftovers kind of person.) So if you have a fun summ
My sister made these rolls for me years ago, and they were incredible!! She made them with a bread machine, so if you have one of those, great! If you're like me, you'll have to make these the "hard" way, meaning waiting for the dough to rise, punching down, etc. But really, it's easy peasy!3 cups flour (I use bread flour)1 tsp. salt1 pkg yeast2+ Tbsp. butter2+ Tbsp. brown sugar1/4 tsp. Cinnamo
This is the best Orange Julius smoothie I have tried yet! And you probably have all the ingredients already on hand. I make myself one almost every single night. In fact, my daughter loves it so much that I had to start making them after she goes to bed. But when she would hear the blender going, she would sneak downstairs with her puppy dog eyes and beg me for some. So now, I just snea
Cadbury Caramello Ice Cream Bars? Um...yes, please!In Easter's past, my family has always celebrated with a wonderful Easter dinner...but I have never made one myself. We always go to various family members houses, and I would bring a side or a dessert. Well, this year I pulled of a feast for my own little family. Ham, Sour Cream Potatoes, Home-made rolls, and Sarah Salad. I will be posting s
The other day, I was craving Manicotti, but I wanted it different somehow. I was starring at my recipe just waiting for some inspiration to come. Nothing came, until later when I was craving mozzarella sticks. Yeah, I have a lot of cravings. No, I'm not pregnant. I just always have cravings...like every day. Anyway, I thought about making my manicotti somehow like mozzarella sticks. Crisp a
When it comes to Cheesecake, I am a purist. I do like other flavors of Cheesecake- I mean come on, it's Cheesecake! In fact, I am in the middle of a self-proclaimed mission: trying one of every kind of Cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory. :) But you can't beat the simple pleasure of of this melt-in-your-mouth Cheesecake. I call it "Theee Cheesecake" because I am hoping to eventually post man
*Sorry for the over usage of the word "amazing." Clearly, I don't know any other adjectives.**Sorry for the poor pictures, they were taken with my non-smart-phone camera. :) Yesterday was my husband's birthday, so of course we celebrated with amazing food!! There is this amazing Mexican market close to where my husband works. He goes there for lunch every Friday, and I am always jealous! So of
I ate this meatloaf on the first Sunday of every month from the time I could eat solid foods, until the day I got married. (Hubby wasn't a huge fan of meatloaf, until he tried this one. He likes it now.) Even my kids love it. It is super easy to make and tastes amazing!2 lbs. ground beef2 eggs, beaten1 small can of tomato sauce1 pkg. dry onion soup1 cup oatsworchestershire sauce, to tasteMix a
Everyone remembers these yummy peanut butter bars from school days! Every time I make these, nostalgia kicks in and I feel like a little school girl back in the good old days. Okay, not really, but they are SOOO good, and I do eat the whole pan. Enjoy!1 cup Butter, softened1 cup Sugar1 cup Brown sugar1 1/2 cups Flour1 1/2 cups Oats1 tsp. Baking Soda1 tsp. Salt1 cup Peanut Butter2 Eggs1/2 tsp. V
I make this easy peasy recipe whenever I am short on time and I need a quick pizza crust or some yummy breadsticks. It takes about 15 minutes to whip up and is really good!1 1/2 cup Water1 1/2 tbsp. Yeast1 1/2 tsp. Sugar1 1/2 tsp. Salt3 Tbsp. Oil3 1/2 cups FlourMix together for 5 minutes.For Pizza Crust, roll dough onto pizza stone and poke holes in it with a fork. Bake at 450 for 7-9 minutes, t
Pin ItI made these little babies for Pi Day (3/14) and they were a huge hit. And really easy to make!First, bake a yellow cake into 24 cupcakes. Unwrap them and let them cool for about 15 minutes.Using a sharp bread knife, cut the tops off all of them, and spoon the Vanilla Custard filling on each one, then place the top on and gently press.Then, make the Ganache, and carefully pour over each "p
Pin ItPeople are always asking me how I make my cakes so moist and delicious. They think I make them from scratch (heehee.) Nope. I always use a cake mix, always! But I add my own little gems to it making it a lot yummier! Give some of these a try. (p.s. Don't you love the hole cut out from my cake mix? My son does not let a box come into this house, or leave, without cutting out his Box To
This is pretty time consuming and there are a lot of steps, but it IS easy!! First, bake a cheesecake. If you have a recipe you like, great. If you need one, here is mine! Make sure it has NO crust. You will want to use a spring form pan, and line the whole thing with parchment paper, so it's easy to get out. Let it refrigerate overnight.The next day, bake a red velvet cake, in a 9" pan. (Recipe
"The Best Sandwich Ever" ~my husbands words, not mine. Personally, the "best sandwich ever" would be on a croissant with turkey, lots of different cheeses, avacado, mayo, and a little more cheese. But if you like Club Sandwiches, this one is a must try!Not sure how to really put this in recipe form, so just follow these steps:3 slices thick breadMiracle WhipPestoHamBacon, nice and crispyTurkeySli
This is the best chocolate cake recipe I have tried yet. My sister made it for me and I fell in love.1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix1/2 Cup water1/2 Cup oil4 eggs1 Cup sour cream1 box instant chocolate pudding1 bag chocolate chips (I use milk chocolate)1/2 Cup heavy whipping creamPre-heat oven to 350. Spray bundt pan. Mix together cake mix, water, oil, eggs, sour cream, and pudding. Mix for 10 minut
This is my moms recipe. The crust is so addicting. And the finished product is so yummy. Not too sweet- just right. Enjoy!Crust:2 Cups Flour1/4 Cup Powdered SugarDash of Salt1 Cup butter, softenedFilling:2 Cups Sugar1/4 Cup Flour4 eggs, beaten6 Tbsp. Lemon juicePre-heat oven to 350. Combine crust ingredients and mix well. Spread onto greased 9x13 pan, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crust is
1 German Chocolate Cake Mix1/2 C. Evaporated Milk, plus 1/3 C.1/2 C. Melted Butter50 caramels1 1/2 C. chocolate chipsMix together cake mix, 1/2 c. evaporated milk, and butter. Divide batter (dough) in half, and spread one half in greased 9x11 pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.After it comes out of the oven, sprinkle with chocolate chips. Melt caramels with 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Stir together, and
Ingredients: 4 squares Baker's semi-sweet chocolate1/2 cup butter1 cup powdered sugar2 whole eggs2 egg yolks6 Tbsp. flour4 oz. cream cheese (softened)3 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter2 Tbsp. brown sugar1/4 tsp. vanillaCool Whip, if desiredPre-heat oven to 425 degrees. In large bowl, microwave chocolate squares and butter for 1- 1 1/2 minutes until chocolate is almost melted. Stir with whisk until choco
*My husband is not a fan of soup. But after eating this he surprisingly admitted that he loved it and he would like to have it more.4 Tbsp. butter1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup flour1 can chicken broth1 can evaporated milk3-4 medium potatoes, baked3-4 green onion, chopped4 slices of bacon, cooked until crispyshredded cheddar cheeseSour CreamIn saucepan, melt butter and add onion. Cook until tender.
4 eggs1 – 2/3 cups granulated sugar1 cup oilone 15 ounce can pumpkin2 cups sifted all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking sodaICING:One 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened (I used and recommend butter)2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1. Preheat oven to 350 deg
