Stove Top Cinnamon Sugar Almond Recipe

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Simple recipe for coated almonds. Here is one recipe that will be perfect anytime for any reason to snack on!


1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
2 cups almonds whole and unsalted
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla or a drop of cinnamon oil
mixture of cinnamon and sugar for garnishing.

Generously oil a cookie sheet or use parchment paper.
Heat the sugar and water in a heavy duty pan until it reaches 234 degrees using a candy thermometer. Around 4-5 minutes.
Add 2 cups whole unsalted almonds. Mix until well coated stirring on high heat until it reaches light brown stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add 3 tablespoons butter and vanilla.  Mix all together. Spread on a prepared parchment lined pan and sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar while still hot. Cool and enjoy!
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Dutch Apple Blueberry Pie Recipe

Sunday, October 27, 2013
If you're looking for an easy pie with blueberry and apples plus a delicious streusel topping this Dutch Apple Blueberry Pie is calling your name.

We made this semi-homemade although you can make your own favorite pie crust.

The fruits are fresh and the topping is made from scratch and super easy.

Just pour everything into a pre-made store-bought dough and your pie will be done in no time!

Scroll down to print off this simple recipe.




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Impossible French Fruit Pie

Sunday, October 20, 2013
If you're not especially fond of baking this easy all-in-one pan fruit pie makes it's own crust using a baking mix and fresh fruits called Impossible French Pie.

The recipe uses fresh fruit, baking mix, and easy pantry ingredients and has a streusel topping much like a Dutch Apple Pie with cinnamon spice flavors.
I remember mom always having the box of baking mix out and knew immediately we were getting a fresh fruit pie from our apple tree.

The combination of fruit pie is endless and if you're a rhubarb lover don't hesitate to try this with that summer delight!

We also had a blueberry bush, a boysenberry bush, and a peach tree, so we dabbled in many combinations with apples and berries mixed together and had a different pie every time she baked it.

This is a recipe adapted from the Bisquick baking mix, although you can use any generic brand, we added to that basic recipe and came up with our own version.

If you're not much of a fruit pie lover, we also include an "Impossible Pumpkin Pie" recipe all in one pie plate and that crazy crust bakes right in that one also plus we also make Savory Impossible Pies you may like to try!

Scroll down to the recipe card to print this easy pie recipe off.

easy pie made with baking mix and fruit

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Chicken Proscuitto Mozzarella Slider Recipe

Sunday, October 13, 2013
Sliders have been a big crowd pleasers in the last few months. Of course you can make just about anything you want in this neat little bundle. The ideal sandwich is so versatile. Here is an Italian style slider you can surely impress them with! Great addition to your game days and little get together brunch idea.





2 thinly sliced boneless chicken breast
12 slider buns
12 slices of proscuitto or fried bacon
12 slices of mozzarella slices
Italian homemade dressing
Garlic minced in olive oil
1 egg white beaten
Italian flavored bread crumbs
1/4 cup grating cheese
canola oil or frying

In a large zip lock bag, add 2 cups of bread crumbs and 1/4 grating cheese.  Dip the chicken breasts into egg whites then into bread crumbs. Fry in heated oil in a large pan of canola oil till browned on both side. Drain on paper towels. Note:  For less calories, place on a baking sheet and bake until browned around 25 minutes on 400 degree oven. Drizzle with olive oil.

Toast the slider buns brushed with the olive oil and topped with minced garlic until browned.
Place the chicken on the bun topped with mozzarella and proscuitto or bacon. Drizzle with Italian dressing to the top and serve.

Italian Dressing:
1/2 teaspoon each parsley, oregano, basil and garlic powder
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Blend all together.
+claudia lamascolo  Author
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Mom's Applesauce Raisin Nut Muffins or Loaves Recipe

Saturday, October 12, 2013


When I was growing up we used a lot of ingredients that were leftover in baked goods. Mom used to always serve applesauce with our pork chops and we would always have a lot leftover. I can remember her saying well before this sours we got to use it up. I would help get all the ingredients together and it always amazed me how she could whip up a batch of muffins, quick bread or even pancakes from using sour cream, applesauce or whatever else might be just on the edge of a throw away. Always a basic recipe turned into something wonderful! Here was her leftover muffin recipe for (what to do with applesauce and sour cream recipe) muffins and loaves. We love this one!  Perfect for gift giving as it holds up very well even traveling or sending in the mail!


Mom's Applesauce Raisin Nut Muffins or Loaves Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 36 muffin tins with liners or 2 large loaves or other pan of choice. Grease well. I usually do 12 muffins and 1 large loaf.

In a large bowl beat together:
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
Beat together until well blended.

Add:
2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup sour cream

Beat in:
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Optional :
1 cup raisins, craisins, chopped figs or dates
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or other nut you prefer


Bake in preheated oven at 350 around 55 minutes or until the center comes out clean with toothpick.
I usually bake the muffins around 40 minutes as they cook a lot quicker.

+claudia lamascolo  Author
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Pumpkin Bread or Muffins

Tuesday, October 8, 2013
This recipe for the best and easiest to make Pumpkin Bread is from the 1950s and mom always made this as soon as our pumpkins were ready to pick from dad's garden.

I tried so many recipes for this bread over the years and still come back to mom's it really is the best when it comes to moist, flavorful, and shouting pumpkin spice flavors.

The recipe can also be made with pure canned pumpkin and molded into muffins or even smaller loaves to give as gifts to family and friends during the holiday like she did.

The smell of this pumpkin bread baking alone will hook you forever on making this recipe from scratch with that good old-fashioned aroma of cinnamon throughout the house.

We often spread the pumpkin bread with cinnamon butter or cream cheese for a perfect after-dinner or breakfast treat.

You can even turn this into a luscious pumpkin bread dessert by using a slice topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of warmed caramel sauce.

Scroll down to our printable recipe card for this easy yummy recipe.


pumpkin bread


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