Two Brownie Variations

1 package brownie mix eggs (according to package directions) water vegetable oil 20 Peppermint patties, unwrapped OR 1 – 12 oz. package Nestles’ butterscotch chips Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Spread in a 9 X 13” pan. Bake according to directions. Five minutes before baking time is complete, remove brownies from the oven…

Blueberry Raspberry Pudding Cake

1 ½ cups blueberries, washed 1 ½ cups raspberries, washed 1 cup flour 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, divided 1 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ½ cup whole milk 3 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 tsp. vanilla 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 cup boiling water Preheat oven to 350º. Place washed blueberries and raspberries into the…

Blueberry Coffee Cake

½ cup softened butter ¾ cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 2/3 cup milk—whole or 2% 2 cup blueberries, washed and drained TOPPING: ½ cup butter 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup flour 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup chopped…

Berry Fool

2 half pints raspberries 2 cups blueberries 1 Tbsp. raspberry liquor ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp .lemon zest 2 cups whipping cream—sweetened to taste with confectioner’s sugar 12 Meringue cookies In a Ziploc bag, marinate raspberries with 1 Tbsp. of the sugar and raspberry liquor…

Tomato Panzanella Salad

Quick, While the tomatoes are beautiful this Tomato Panzanella Salad is the perfect dinner! In a small bowl, whick together 1/4 cup red wine vinegar with 2 Tbsp. sugar, a pinch of oregano, salt and pepper. Continue to whisk in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. Adjust to taste. Chill Cut your favorite baguette into…

Blueberry Coffee Cake!

We went berry picking with the grandkids this week and what a bounty of berries! We came home and made my friends Suzie’s delicious Blueberry Coffee Cake! In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened butter with 3/4 cup sugar. When fluffy, add in 1 egg and 1 tsp. vanilla. In another bowl combine 2…