Bailey's Irish Cream Fudge

OH YuMmmMMmmMmmy!  I searched online for a picture of Bailey's and noticed that there are even more varities that I think I must try.  :)
Several years ago some wonderful person shared this recipe online.  The web site is no longer in existence so, I'm unable to give proper credit. 
We have enjoyed every calorie of this wonderful fudge. 

Bailey's Irish Cream FudgeMakes about 5 pounds of fudge

 In a very large bowl combine:

2 (12 oz each) pkgs milk chocolate chips
1 (12 oz) pkg semi sweet chocolate chips
2 (7 oz each) jars marshmallow cream
2 t. vanilla
2/3 c. Bailey's Irish Cream
2 c. chopped nuts--optional

Set aside.
Line a 10x15 inch pan with foil and spread lightly with butter (I usually spray pan with Pam only and don't use foil or butter on this part).

In a sauce pan combine:
4 1/2 c. sugar
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1/2 lb. butter
Bring to a boil over medium heat.  Cook slowly, stirring constantly for 11 minutes.  Pour milk mixture over the chocolate chip mixture.  Stir slowly by hand to blend.  (Do not use a mixer.)  Pour into prepared pan.  Chill until set.

Note:  I usually don't have semi sweet chocolate chips so I use 3 bags of milk chocolate chips.  Also, I usually only use a little more than 2 cups of sugar.--ya know to make this a healthy choice-bwaaaahaaahaaa!  This does make the fudge a little bit softer but still very edible.

Greek Dip

My favorite type of food is Mediterranean food.  More specifically, I LOVE Lebanese food!  However, most regions of Mediterranean food will work.  A friend  from collage introduced me to Lebanese food...I've been addicted ever since. 

I don't think I've shared any recipes, yet.  Most of the recipes I use are generally quick, and easy.  Especially if they contain veggies, because I am the only one that will willingly eat veggies in this household.  I do actually like most veggies, too. 

I always adapt this recipe to fit what I have on hand and/or what I'm in the mood for.
I don't even know exact measurements....just make to your taste. 

Sorry no fancy dishes or photography.
For some reason pics taken from this angle make me kind of  "sea sick." 

The original recipe calls for:

1 container of  hummus

Feta cheese

diced tomatoes, diced cucumbers, and diced kalamata olives.

To make:

layer the hummus, top with feta cheese then the diced tomatoes, diced cucumbers, and diced kalamata olives. serve with pita chips. 

I  use what ever type of olives I have on hand. I also use what ever veggies too, like diced green onion, what ever color sweet peppers... 
I have eaten this with crackers and rice chips, too.

If you'd like the original exact recipe 5 Layer Greek Dip.  Their pic looks more appetizing.  When searching for the recipe, I saw more recipes I need to try.  :)
Enjoy!

Hambo Hoedown #36

This week's Hambo Hoedown Challenge is to use a product that starts with the first letter of your name. 

So, I'm not exactly sure where my mind was, but I couldn't think of anything that started that started with an "R".  Go ahead...make fun of me.  :)  To help me I looked online at a craft store list of products...I looked at "R" and gave myself a slap on the forehead...RIBBON!  Oh, Yaaa!  That's actually an easy one.  LOL!

Click here to buy the adorable Flower Monster image from Hambo Stamps. 

So, I used "R"-ibbon on my project.

 I made a box to hold these yummy pumpkin scones.  In the mug is a pumpkin spice latte. MMMMM!  (Sorry, I had to eat the scone that broke apart...and drink the latte, you know, before it got cold. )  :)

Up-close pic. of the box

Would you like the recipe I used to make these yummy Pumpkin Scones?  Well, before you click on the link I'll provide you you must agree to and understand the following terms...1)  If you make these you must send me some. :) and  2)  I did not add either of the two glazes.  I accidentally looked at the calorie count.  My advice...don't look at the calorie count and enjoy the spiced and regular glazes. That way those glaze calories don't count. I've never tried the recipe with the glazes...they are great glaze-free with coffee.  Here is the link (I'm kidding about the sending me some....or am I?)  Starbucks Pumpkin Scones.

Supplies Used: 
Stamps:  Hambo Stamps-Flower Monster-digi
Paper:  DCWV, Cosmo Cricket
Dies:  PTI-Bloom Builders #3, Bloom Builders #2
Scissors:  ProvoCraft-grass
Ribbon-stash
Box template---from a kit I bought years ago at JoAnn. 

M &M Peanut Butter Cookies

I was thinking the other day that my kids really need to learn to cook and bake.  I was cooking and baking by myself at their age.
I taught my oldest to make mac n cheese and quesadillas.  That is all he cares to make...so he said. :)   He rarely cleans up his mess, too.  LOL!
Anywho, I thought of a simple recipe to get them started.    I know they love to eat these cookies. 

This is an extreemly easy recipe.  My mom gave me this recipe.  Both my mom and son are not able to eat gluten.  There's no flour in these here cookies. :)

Peanut Butter Cookies

1 Cup Peanut Butter

1 cup sugar

1 egg

Mix all ingreedients together.  No mixer needed.  I like to add in Chocolate Chips and/or M&M's.  We use an ice cream scoop to place on cookie sheet then flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. 

Then bake 375degrees until they look done. 

ENJOY!