Butternut chicken bisque

This delicious curry came from my sister's college dinner group. I'll type it out with my own notes later

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Twice-baked potatoes- A New Favorite

My friend Ashley, whose husband is also away right now, invited us over for dinner last week.  She made twice-baked potatoes, and my kids loved them! (me too!)  I don't have an exact recipe, I just sort of copied what she did.  The second time they were even better because I added more milk and mixed the toppings into the potatoes.

I usually bake about 8 potatoes, depending on size. I cut them in half length-wise right after I get them out of the oven, then let them cool off for a few minutes. Then I scoop the insides into a bowl, mix in some milk, softened butter, salt and pepper, mash it all up, like I'm making mashed potatoes.  Then, the fun part, add some shredded cheese, bacon pieces, and broccoli (I sauté it first with onions or garlic), you could use whatever toppings/add-ins you want. Refill the potato skins with the mash mixture. Usually I do all of the early in the day and let them sit until I'm ready to bake them again. It usually takes 20-30 minutes at 350 to reheat them and brown them just a bit.

Nestlé chewy brownies

The first time I tried these, I made the following alterations, out of necessity: used whole wheat (home ground hard red), replaced 1/4 c of the butter with canola oil. The turned out great! I made a double batch in a baker's sheet and turned the heat down a bit and increased the baking time a bit. Since the whole wheat went so well, I've decided to see how many other 'healthy' alterations I can make, like applesauce for oil and some healthier sweetener option, I will update if future alterations go well.

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons water
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Powdered sugar

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

COMBINE granulated sugar, butter and water in large bowl. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in nuts. Spread into prepared baking pan.

BAKE for 18 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into bars.



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