4.08.2012
4.07.2012
chewy No Bake peanut butter Special K bars with creamy milk chocolate butterscotch frosting
These delicious little treats (known simply as Special K bars) are sadly neglected because of their uncommonness and their simple name.
After making them twice this week, I realized they needed a bit more descriptive name and another chance to shine, so I am re-sharing them with you today!
These are seriously one of the most scrumptious, rich, satisfying, delightful and easy little treats you will ever make.
And unfortunately, unless you live or have spent time in the midwest, there's a good chance you've never heard of them!
I really hope you will give them a try. Please... do it for me!
They are amazing. That's just all there is to it!
After making them twice this week, I realized they needed a bit more descriptive name and another chance to shine, so I am re-sharing them with you today!
These are seriously one of the most scrumptious, rich, satisfying, delightful and easy little treats you will ever make.
And unfortunately, unless you live or have spent time in the midwest, there's a good chance you've never heard of them!
I really hope you will give them a try. Please... do it for me!
They are amazing. That's just all there is to it!
Special K Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 cups Special K cereal
2 cups butterscotch chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
Directions:
Lightly grease a 9x13" pan.
Bring the sugar and syrup to a boil in a medium pot over medium high heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter & vanilla until smooth, and then the cereal to coat.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and let cool before frosting.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and let cool before frosting.
For the frosting, carefully melt together the butterscotch and milk chocolate chips, stirring well until smooth, and spred over the bars.
Leave at room temperature until set, cut into small bars (these are VERY rich!) and serve!
Leave at room temperature until set, cut into small bars (these are VERY rich!) and serve!
4.06.2012
creamy stove-top mac & cheese for two
This easy, rich and creamy mac & cheese is a treat that is simple to throw together on a moments notice.
You know, like when the kids are finally asleep and you just want to crack open a bottle of wine and enjoy some yummy carbs in peace... Or something like that!
Of course you can double this recipe for 4-6 people, but if there's only 2 of you sometimes and you're anything like me... you will probably eat what you make, so why not help yourself out ahead of time!
This is one of my all-time favorite mac & cheese recipes.
I have a lot of favorites. And a lot of recipes.
But when I am craving a good, rich, homemade mac & cheese for myself... this is the recipe I turn to about 99% of the time!
I especially love the chicken stock in this recipe. There is just a little more... umami... in this recipe because of it. A rich savoriness and layer of flavor that you don't usually find in mac & cheese.
It definitely makes this version stand apart! (Give it a try and let me know what you think!!)
Creamy Stove-Top Mac & Cheese For Two Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 pound penne or other short pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup flour
1 - 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups, or so, shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Boil the noodles according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly until lightly golden and smooth.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chicken stock, starting with 1 cup, letting the sauce simmer and thicken. If it gets too thick for your licking, stir in a bit more chicken stock, but remember you are about to add some cream too!
Stir in the cream, spices and cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and add more seasonings if needed.
Toss with the noodles and serve immediately! (You could, of course, throw this into a casserole dish at this point and bake it for a few minutes if you prefer a baked mac & cheese!)
You know, like when the kids are finally asleep and you just want to crack open a bottle of wine and enjoy some yummy carbs in peace... Or something like that!
Of course you can double this recipe for 4-6 people, but if there's only 2 of you sometimes and you're anything like me... you will probably eat what you make, so why not help yourself out ahead of time!
This is one of my all-time favorite mac & cheese recipes.
I have a lot of favorites. And a lot of recipes.
But when I am craving a good, rich, homemade mac & cheese for myself... this is the recipe I turn to about 99% of the time!
I especially love the chicken stock in this recipe. There is just a little more... umami... in this recipe because of it. A rich savoriness and layer of flavor that you don't usually find in mac & cheese.
It definitely makes this version stand apart! (Give it a try and let me know what you think!!)
Creamy Stove-Top Mac & Cheese For Two Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 pound penne or other short pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup flour
1 - 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups, or so, shredded cheddar cheese
pinch of dry mustard powder
pinch of nutmeg
1/8-1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne pepper, to taste
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper, to tasteDirections:
Boil the noodles according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly until lightly golden and smooth.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chicken stock, starting with 1 cup, letting the sauce simmer and thicken. If it gets too thick for your licking, stir in a bit more chicken stock, but remember you are about to add some cream too!
Stir in the cream, spices and cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and add more seasonings if needed.
Toss with the noodles and serve immediately! (You could, of course, throw this into a casserole dish at this point and bake it for a few minutes if you prefer a baked mac & cheese!)
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