http://www.bonniesbestrecipes.com Tried and true comfort food recipes Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:56:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is one of those recipes that when you first see it you say, "what???".  My mom is famous for coming up with the most unusual recipes that people end up being crazy for.  It's super easy and very versatile.  Just as long as you use the pudding type cake ... http://www.bonniesbestrecipes.com/2009/10/chocolate-chocolate-chocolate-cookies/ I've started thinking about the holidays and about all of the "home cooked" meals we've provided for our customers in the past.  At Thanksgiving we always do pies ... of course ... and the biggest seller was always our Bourbon Pecan Pie.  Mmmmm!  I've changed it just a bit and ... http://www.bonniesbestrecipes.com/2009/10/chocolate-chocolate-chocolate/ I'm originally from Alaska.  There are fewer places in the world that are truly more ruggedly beautiful.  I've said it more than once that when you're driving  down the highways of Alaska, your window is a picture frame of some of the most stunning landscapes you'll ever see.  The aurora borealis is ... http://www.bonniesbestrecipes.com/2009/10/chicken-tortilla-cannelloni/ One of the very first ready-to-bake dinners that I offered from my cafe was a dish called Chicken Chalupa.  The original version of this recipe was found in this little unimpressive pamphlet that I stumbled upon.  What a wonderful discovery.  From the beginning it was one of our very best ... http://www.bonniesbestrecipes.com/2009/10/customers-loved-the-chicken-chalupa/ I opened my business with this casserole.  It isn't fancy.  There are no exotic ingredients.  It's super easy to make  and people just love it.  I guarantee there won't be any leftovers. Green Enchilada Casserole approximately 1 # hamburger 1 onion, chopped 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup 1 can Cream of Chicken soup 2/3 c. ... http://www.bonniesbestrecipes.com/2009/10/green-enchilada-casserole/ I can't decide if chocolate is my favorite or caramel.   Chocolate .... Caramel .... Chocolate .... Caramel .... it's just too hard to choose!   Yay!  I don't have to decide ... Chocolate Caramel Peanut Squares 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 T. margarine ( this is the only time that you find me saying ... http://www.bonniesbestrecipes.com/2009/10/chocolate-caramel-peanut-squares/ My hubby is Australian and Australians have a thing for ginger.   Ever had Ginger Beer?  Some of the brands over here are simply awful, but if you can find the brand Bundaberg you will find a real treat.  My hubby asks for Ginger Cookies ... and here is the best recipe ... http://www.bonniesbestrecipes.com/2009/10/best-ginger-snap-cookies/ We went to the annual Bazaar at our church last weekend.   I have been waiting and waiting because of the lady that makes the Jalapeno Jelly.  It is absolutely the best I have ever found.   I love having it on hand for the holidays to pour over cream cheese and ... http://www.bonniesbestrecipes.com/2009/10/chocolate-applesauce-bread/ Your hubby just called and said that some friends are on the way over for a visit.  Wouldn't it be fun if you were just taking something yummy out of the oven when they arrived??!!  This is one of those amazing recipes that can be baked and frosted in 30 ... http://www.bonniesbestrecipes.com/2009/10/chocolate-texas-sheet-cake/ My mom gave me this when I was getting married in 1980 ... looonnnng time ago.  It's sweet and it reminds me of what is important. Forever Wedding Cake 1 rounded cup of true love 1 heaping cup of perfect trust and confidence a pinch of unselfishness a sprinkle of interest in all he does Mix ... http://www.bonniesbestrecipes.com/2009/10/forever-wedding-cake/