Butterfinger Brownies

We got this recipe from a girl I used to coach in soccer. She is a fabulous baker!! She now plays for TCU and makes her teammates lots of yummy treats. The Butterfingers really does add something special!

1 pkg brownie mix made according to box
1 king size Butterfingers or 5 "fun size" Butterfingers if it is Halloween time:) crushed

Two minutes before the brownies are done, remove brownies and sprinkle with Butterfingers. Put back in oven for remaining 2 minutes. Allow to cool and enjoy with milk!

A quick taste of Thai?

So, I really did take this month's challenge to heart and thought it was a great idea!! I have seen these at the HEB, but never had an excuse to get one. This month, I had two reasons...the challenge and I am pregnant. Now, it was pretty tasty for noodles made in a box, but it was not really coconutty or gingery. I will probably try another flavor because that's the kinda girl I am.

Sherry...from the liquor store.

When cooking with Sherry or Marsala, you gotta go with the stuff from the liquor store, NOT the grocery store. They have significantly better flavor. While my mom was in town a number of weeks ago, I made the easy cheesy fondue from Rachel Ray that I had made previously because it really tastes better with good sherry!!

Best Laid Plans

It's hatch chile season, and I used this challenge as an excuse to order some online. Just so you know, it is pretty difficult to find these chiles for a decent price. Even more difficult, it is hard to find these chiles in smaller amounts. I finally found a website that did offer them, and was looking forward to receive my chiles end of September.

So, a month later, still no chiles. I have talked to the company and they have just been overwhelmed with orders (probably because of the reasons listed above). I had hoped to make chile rellenos and/or green enchilada sauce. Oh well, maybe next month.

Product: Jiff's extra crunchy peanut butter

I really prefer smooth peanut butter myself, but the extra crunchy kind is really good in peanut butter cookies. The best peanut butter cookie recipe that I have found is from Cook's Illustrated, and it recommends the Jiff brand. This one will be in your Kerri's Greatest Hits cookbook, or you can find it here.

I am off to eat a few more right now...YUM!

Tasty Bite - Jaipur Vegetables

Ok, first of all I don't think I bought this at Trader Joes. I believe I bought it at another specialty grocery store, called Sprouts. The brand name is Tasty Bite. The dish is cubes of paneer cheese, with vegetables and cashews in a creamy curry sauce. I did not have high hopes for this meal. I thought it would be ok at best or absolutely horrible. It was actually pretty darn good. The only thing I beg to differ on is the portion size. The package says it is for two but if you have two adults especially if a man is one of them, you may find yourself fighting over the last bit. This is the ingredient list: water, tomatoes, potatoes, green peas, carrots, paneer cheese, french beans, cashew nuts, onions, oil, raisins, cream, salt, chilies, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices. I love it ... nothing unpronounceable ... no partially hydrogenated anything. And, on the back it says it can be used as meals for hiking and camping ... no cooking or refrigeration is required until the foil pouch is opened. It was a good find especially on those nights where you may be cooking for one.

Go old trusty Trader Joes

Are you sick of all my Trader Joe posts? Well, I have one more. This Trader Joe's Chai drink was so good. I subbed warm milk for water. I think it's official ... with all these great products I'm a Trader Joe's convert!