Thursday, August 26, 2010

Frosted Banana Bars

1/2 cup butter; softened
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream (8 oz)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 medium ripe bananas (mashed to equal 1 cup)

Frosting:
8 0z cream cheese; soften
1/2 cup butter; soften
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 3/4 cup powdered sugar
chopped walnuts (optional)

-In a mixing bowl combine the butter and sugar.
-Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla and blend.
-Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt and slowly stir it into mixture.
-Add the bananas and mix all together until well blended.
-Spread mixture into a greased baking dish.
-Bake for 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted in the center and comes out clean.
-For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Gradually beat in enough powdered sugar to achieve desired consistency.
-Frost bars when they have cooled slightly.
-Add chopped walnuts (optional)

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Grandma's French Toast

1 Loaf French Bread
3 Eggs
Milk
Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon
Bisquick
Oil

-Cut french bread into 1 inch slices.
-Mix eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon to taste.
-Add Bisquick so that the mixture is the consistency of pancake mix.
-In large skillet add oil (about 1/4 deep).
-Dip bread in mixture on both sides.
-Fry bread until golden.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Crash Hot Potatoes


Red Potatoes
Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Rosemary (or whatever herb you want)
Sour Cream (for topping)

-Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
-Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make and cook them until they are fork-tender.
-Generously drizzle olive oil on a sheet pan.
-Once the potatoes are done and tender place them on the sheet pan.
-Take a potato masher and slight press down on each potato, then turn the masher 90 degrees and press down once again.
-Brush each potato generously with olive oil.
-Sprinkle the top with kosher salt, black pepper, and the herb of your choosing.
-Bake at 450 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until they are golden.
-Top with some sour cream and serve.