Cindy's Recipes and Writings

Kitty Hair Beware! #OXOSpringCleaning

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Cindy Kerschner

I received a set of free cleaning tools to review. I received no further compensation. Opinions are my own. #OXOSpringCleaning

I love Riley but he has to go!

Out onto the enclosed porch, into the bedroom, anywhere but here. I need to get some spring cleaning done!

I can’t wait to throw the windows open and enjoy fresh air inside again. OXO knows about those spring time blues. Days are longer. The sun is stronger. Temperatures ride the roller coaster from daytime high of 60 and can plummet to 25 the same night!
The itch to clean out reminders of winter is strong. I cook everyday so the kitchen and prep area gets a thorough cleaning daily. But there is still nothing like a good spring cleaning to brighten your mood and shake off the doldrums!
Thanks OXO for these great tools to help get the job done!

If you have a pet, you probably know what I mean. Pet hair can get in the most unusual places.
Like your keyboard for example.
Luckily OXO has a tool for that. The OXO Electronics Cleaning Brush.

Find out more about the Electronics Cleaning Brush HERE .

Delicately stacked CD’s and tight areas. OXO Microfiber Delicate Duster!

Then there is the daily mess. Sometimes bending down there just doesn’t seem appealing. The area around the litter box. This butler makes quick work of it.

To see more about or purchase the OXO Large Sweep Set with Extendable Broom CLICK HERE .
OXO didn’t forget that part of spring cleaning is reorganizing. These drawer dividers easily do the trick!

The worst part was I thought those piles were organized!

Now that’s much better!

4″ Expandable Drawer Divider – Set of 2 CLICK HERE

Follow the hashtag #OXOSpringCleaning to learn the latest tips and tricks! Connect with OXO for more great tools for cleaning, cooking and storage!

Website: http://www.oxo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OXO
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oxo
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/OXO
Instagram: https://instagram.com/OXO

Here’s to spring! Thanks OXO for making it that much better!

I received a set of free cleaning tools to review. I received no further compensation. Opinions are my own.

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Mud Pies April Fool’s #SundaySupper

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Cindy Kerschner

Spring means muddy season around here. The ground thaws out. Snow melts. Creeks rise. So why not make Mud Pies?

Moist, dark, clumps packed into individual pie shells. You know, getting back to nature.
I love getting dirty. Prepping the garden. Digging my hands in the soil and squishing it through my fingers.
It kind of like cooking. Now wait, hear me out.
I cook by feel as much as sight, smell, sound and taste. Listen for the sizzle or flop of dough on the hook. Potatoes squeak when roasted. Have you ever ran to the stove because you heard a pot boil over?
Dough needs (no pun intended) to reach a certain texture. You knead it until it feels right.
Meatloaf gets mixed by hand. Its ready when it holds together but still feels moist.
I was stumped when the April Fool’s Day Sunday Supper theme was announced. Then I looked outside. It just rained and there was mud everywhere.
So…

APRIL FOOLS!

If you haven’t already guessed it, this muddy mess is really tasty cake, pudding and chocolate cookie crumbs.

Its more a method than a recipe. Fun dessert or treat!
First, take a 9-inch pie crust, homemade or purchased and cut it into 4 pieces. Press each piece into a large muffin tin cup. Don’t worry, it doesn’t need to be perfect, its mud pie!

Bake for about 9 minutes at 350, no grease until almost baked. Remove and set aside. Residual heat should finish the baking. If not, return to the oven. Let completely cool before removing from tin.
Remove the cream filling. Crumble the cookies. What you do with the creamy centers is your business. 😉

Fill with cake, pudding and cookie mix. Decorate with cookie crumbs.

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Mud Pies April Fool’s

Yield: 8 cakes

Ingredients

2 9-inch pie crusts
1 8-inch chocolate cake (one layer)
1 cup chocolate pudding
10 chocolate sandwich cookies plus 2 for garnish (I used Oreos) cream removed and crushed

Instructions

Cut the crusts into 4 pieces each. Press each piece into a large muffin tin cup. Prick with a fork. Bake at 450 for about 9 minutes or until almost done. Remove and place pan on rack. Dough should finish cooking outside oven. Return to oven if needed. Cool completely before removing.
Mix together cake crumbs, pudding and cookie crumbs.
Fill pie shells. Garnish with additional crumbs. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

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Thanks T.R. of Gluten Free Crumbley for hosting this fun event!

April 1st is just around the corner. Get ready with these Foolproof Recipes from Sunday Supper!

Beverages

Pina Colada Smoothie by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Beer Jelly by Brunch with Joy
Berry Smoothie Incognito by Lifestyle Food Aristry

Appetizers

Mashed Potato Sundaes by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Roasted Broccoli Dip by Cooking Chat
Honey Nut Baked Brie Bloomin’ Apple by Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Sides & Snacks

Fool Fries by Amee’s Savory Dish
Super green muffins by Caroline’s Cooking

Entreés

Shepherd’s Trifle by The Joyful Foodie
Sneaky Veggie Spaghetti Sauce by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Meatloaf “Cupcakes” with Mashed Potato “Frosting” by Sew You Think You Can Cook
April Fools’ Strawberry Pie by Curious Cuisiniere
Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo & Peas by Momma’s Meals
Chicken Pad Thai with Zoodles by Nosh My Way
Middle Eastern Roast Chicken with Green Harissa by The Texan New Yorker
Beef Avocado and Tomato Flatbread by Family Foodie

Desserts

Fake-out Sliders and Fries by The Redhead Baker
Pot Luck Chili Cupcakes by Palatable Pastime
Strawberry Fool by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Bacon and “Egg” Cupcakes by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Spaghetti and Meatballs Cupcakes by Recipes Food and Cooking
Poutine by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Chocolate Cauliflower Cake by What Smells So Good?
Fudgy Granola Bars by Pies and Plots
Fruit Pizza by Whole Food | Real Families
Mud Pies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Gluten Free Joker Cakes by Gluten Free Crumbley

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

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Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #140

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Cindy Kerschner

Welcome to another fun Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party!
Please share your recipes, crafts and DIY projects with our friends!
Before we get started let’s say, “Congratulations” to last week’s winners!

You can find the links to our Host Favorite Picks here at Daily Dish Magazine!

Our Hosts…

Sarah from The Chef Next Door

Marlys from This and That

Cindy from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Joanne from Winelady Cooks

Tracy from Busy Vegetarian Mom

Jenny from In the Kitchen with Jenny

Lois from Walking on Sunshine

Just a few more details…

Have fun and check out some new friends!

An InLinkz Link-up

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Tandy Cake #ChocPBDay

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Cindy Kerschner

March 25th is Chocolate Peanut Butter Day! I’ve been a fan of this combo for a long time.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Tandy Cake takes me back to when I was a kid with 35 cents burning a hole in my pocket. A local company used to sell their version 3 in a pack, 3 packs for a dollar.
So that 35 cents would buy me a pack of tender, moist yellow cake slathered in peanut butter and dipped in chocolate.
As I grew older, the cakes seemed to get smaller. Those bites of deliciousness cost more too.
So I started looking for recipes that came close. Unfortunately each component varied ever so slightly. So I used a good yellow cake recipe. Then I spread naturally moist peanut butter over the top.
Oh and ganache. You have to have ganache.

Thanks to Carla of Chocolate Moosey and Miriam of Overtime Cook are hosting this delicious event!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Tandy Cake #ChocPBDay

Ingredients

Cake

1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk, divided
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 jar Peanut butter for spreading over cake

Ganache

1 cup heavy cream
16 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Place dry ingredients into mixer. Add softened butter and 2/3 cup milk. Mix about 2 minutes until liquid is totally incorporated.
Add egg, vanilla and remaining 1/3 cup milk.
Bake in greased 9x13 pan for about 30 minutes.
Cool on rack, then refrigerate until completely cold.
Spread with a layer of peanut butter. Refrigerate until firm.

Ganache

Make the ganache right before you’re ready to put the dessert together. Bring the cream to a boil in a double boiler and cook until thickened. Pour over chocolate chips and whisk until smooth.
Spread over peanut butter layer.
Chill until firm before cutting.

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