Peach Pie Filling/ Topping

I know that there are a few late peaches still hanging around so I had to get this in before the season was completely over. This recipe comes to you from Sister 3 who lives in the heart of the land of peaches in Utahs Fruit Way. It is super easy to make and is a great filling for pie, cobbler or crisp (my favorite) or just put a little (or a lot) on ice cream and enjoy the sweet delicious goodness.

Peach Pie Filling/ Topping

Peel and cut up 3 cups fresh peaches (set aside)

In medium saucepan mix together 1 cup sugar and 5 TBS cornstarch. Add 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly. Boil until thick; turn off heat
Add 1/4 cup butter stirring until melted. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and stir well- It will be thick.
Stir in prepared peaches just until coated.

Pour into baked pie crust or graham cracker crust, use for cobbler or crisp or serve warm over vanilla ice cream. Best if used within first day.

hello again hello

Hello my food blog friends. It certainly has been a long time since we have spoken. Life has a way of getting away from you at times. Like the seasons, change happens. Sometimes we look forward to it and sometimes it comes with worry, but it comes nonetheless. I am beginning a new life and with trepidation am stepping into a new season. I appreciate all my friends and family and all of you- my food blog friends in your help and patience during these changes. I'm still here and with a pile of recipes to share don't plan on going too far from my love of cooking, blogging and sharing with all of you.

So, stay tuned.. recipes start up again this week. If you have been waiting for me to post something let me know so I don't forget about you.

Thanks- You've all been so wonderful! I love you all..

Spongebob Cake

My friend loves Spongebob. It was his birthday on Sunday so of course we had to make a special cake to celebrate. I didn't have any of my decorating tools but I think we did pretty good.

Happy Birthday Cody! hahahahahahahahah

Lemon Limeade

I'm sure you have all felt as though I have abandoned you. I'm sorry I was gone soooo long... Its been a difficult month. But, as they say... "when life gives you lemons.. make lemonade".. or Lemon Limeade in this case. It has been so hot that I have been needing a cool boost in the middle of the day, not to mention a little sugar kick. It has been the perfect pick-me-up. So, if life has given YOU lemons (and limes) go make this delightful beverage and enjoy the cool refreshing goodness.

(For a special treat I substitute half of the water for club soda.)

Lemon Limeade

1 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
1 c. fresh squeezed lime juice (about 6 limes)
1 1/4 c. sugar (you can adjust for tartness)
6 c. water
1 lemon
1 lime
ice cubes

In small sauce pan warm 1 cup water and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool. Squeeze lemon and limes for fresh juice. In medium pitcher add cooled sugar mixture, water, lemon juice and lime juice. stir. slice remaining lemon and lime into wedges and add to mixture. Pour into tall glass with ice and enjoy!

Moving...

Sorry about the lack of updates.. I haven't forgotten you. I'm moving this weekend and will be back as soon as I get settled..

Until then...

Flashback to a few of my favorite recipes for summer picnics.

Texas Fudge Cake
Ramen Noodle Salad
Frozen Raspberry Salad
Black Bean Salsa
Tried and True Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crispy Fried Chicken

Strawberry Crepes

The kids and I wanted a special breakfast on Fathers Day. We wanted something our dad would love.. something fun and fancy but simple at the same time. Strawberry Crepes! mmmmmmm...
Fun...check...
Fancy... check..
Simple.. double check..
Loved by dad... You better believe it!!

Strawberry Crepes

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 TBS sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups milk
2 TBS butter (melted)
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Beat with hand mixer until smooth. Lightly butter 6-8 inch skillet. Heat over medium heat until bubbly. For each crepe, pour scant 1/4 cup of the batter into skillet. Immediately rotate skillet until film covers bottom.
Cook until light brown. Run wide spatula around edge to loosen; turn and cook other side until light brown. Stake crepes, placing waxed paper between each; keep covered.
Spread filling and fresh strawberries over each warm crepe; roll up. sprinkle with powder sugar.

Filling

1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup strawberry yogurt
1/4 cup powder sugar

Whip cream with powder sugar until peaks start to form. Stir in yogurt and continue mixing until desired consistency.

3 Minute Caramel Popcorn

If you need a quick and easy treat this recipe is for you. My great friend and neighbor gave this to me one day and I ran home to try it.(Thanks Tiffany!) 15 minutes, several batches and about 20 neighbor kids later I knew I had a keeper. So fast So easy and So delicious.

3 Minute Caramel Popcorn

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
7 large marshmallows

Place together in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave on high 1 more minute. Stir until combined and creamy looking. Pour over about 12 cups popped popcorn. Stir well and enjoy!


NOTE: I like my popcorn a little sticky so I cut the time to 1 minute 45 seconds and then an additional 45 seconds.