Caramel Syrup...

Caramel-Orange Syrup
Oh my deliciousness... this syrup is quite easily the yummiest topping for my Pumpkin Pancakes. But why stop there...it would be perfect on German Pancakes, French Toast and even Ice Cream.

Syrup
4 Tablespoons Butter
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Orange Juice
1 Tablespoon Orange Zest

Directions:
Melt butter and brown sugar together in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Add orange juice and simmer until mixture is thick and smooth. Stir in the orange zest.

Pear Bread...

This is such a yummy harvest bread... fresh and moist.

Combine the first five ingredients and sift together. Set aside…
3 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon

Cream the following ingredients until smooth.
3/4 Cup Canola Oil
3 Eggs, slightly beaten
2 Cups Sugar
2 Teaspoons Vanilla

Blend carefully…
2 Cups Pears, peeled, cored and diced
1 Cup Walnuts, chopped

Add dry ingredients slowly just until wet. Divide into 2 bread well greased loaf pans and bake at 325* for 60 minutes.
Turn onto cooling rack and drizzle with glaze. ENJOY…!

Glaze:
2 Cups Powdered Sugar
4 Tablespoons Milk
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

Whisk ingredients to a drizzle consistency. (you may need to adjust milk and lemon juice)

Pear Chocolate Chip Bars...

This a great fall treat... make with fresh ripe pears and chocolate chips.... of course.

2/3 Cup Shortening
2 Cups Brown Sugar
1 Tsp. Vanilla
2 Eggs
1 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp. Salt

Cream the above ingredients together until well blended and creamy smooth. Add the following ingredients in order given.

1 Cup Pears Peeled, Cored, Diced
2 Cups Flour
11/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
1 Cup Walnuts Chopped

Evenly spread into a 9x13 greased and floured baking pan and bake at 350* for 25 minutes. Let cool... cut into bars and ENJOY...!

German Pancakes a la Pears...

This might just be our new favorite breakfast. Honestly anything with pears is melt in your mouth yummy.

1/2 Cup Butter
Melted in a 9x13 glass baking dish.
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
Sprinkled evenly on top of melted butter.
PEARS
Peeled, cored and sliced... enough to cover bottom of dish.
Lightly sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg.

Mix together...

3/4 Cup Milk
3/4 Cup Flour
3 Eggs

Pour over pears and bake 425* for 20 minutes.

You can eat this just as is or with syrup. Carmel Syrup is divine... If I were serving my grandchildren I would put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. That why they call me GRAMMA...!

Fresh Peach Cobbler...

Delish...

This is my favorite fresh off the tree peach cobbler.

6 cups Fresh Peaches, peeled and sliced
3 Tablespoons Sugar
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1/4 Cup Flour

Prehear oven to 350*... and grease 9x13 glass baking dish.

Combine peaches, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and flour in large bowl... gently fold combining all ingredients completely. Place in greased dish.

1 Cup Oatmeal
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup Butter
1 Cup Flour

Combine cold butter(cut into chunks), flour, brown sugar and oatmeal. Mix all ingredients with either your fingers or a pastry blender. Crumble evenly over peaches. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.

My family loves this cobbler served with vanilla ice cream. It's a fall favorite. YUM...!

Creamy Basil Chicken...

This is easily one of my favorite Chicken Recipes... it rivals any restaurant creamy chicken dish. Seriously a keeper...

4 Chicken Breasts
1/2 Cup of Milk
1 Cup of Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs

1/4-1/2 Cup of Butter
1 Cup of Chicken Broth
2 Cups of Heavy Cream

1/2 Cup of Fresh Chopped Basil
1 Large Roma Tomato diced into small pieces
1 Cup of Fresh grated Parmesan Cheese

Wash and dry chicken breasts... sliced through the middle lengthwise-making 8 thin pieces. Dip chicken in milk and then coat in bread crumbs. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in skillet... place breaded chicken pieces in hot butter. Cook over medium heat... watch carefully as not to burn the butter. You can add small pieces of butter to the skillet as you cook chicken so it doesn't burn. Cook on both sides about 5 minutes... or until done.

Remove chicken from skillet... add broth and cream blend until smooth... then add basil, tomatoes and cheese. At this point you can arrange in glass baking dish and spoon enough sauce over chicken to keep it moist. Cover with foil and keep in warm oven until ready to serve.

I serve this with a yummy rice dish... you could also serve it with pasta or mashed potatoes. Honestly... this is my new favorite recipe. Enjoy...!

Christmas Crack...

This is a super yummy Christmas Treat... I say "Christmas" because then I may only make it once a year. So addictive...

1 14 oz Box of Golden Graham Cereal
1 14 oz Box of Rice Chex Cereal
7 oz Sweetened Coconut Flakes
4 oz Bag of Slivered Almonds

(You can mix and match any of your favorite cereals, crackers, nuts... just use about the same amount of dry ingredients and you will be fine.)

Put all these ingredients equally on two large baking sheets. Blend well...

3 Cubes of Butter (yep 3 of them)
2 Cups of Sugar
2 Cups of Corn Syrup

Heat these three ingredients and bring to soft ball stage... about 3-5 minutes. Test by dropping a little of the mixture in a glass of ice cold water... if it forms a soft ball with your fingers it's ready.

Evenly pour this over your cereal mixture... gently mix with a rubber spatula.

Now try to only eat one bite... I dare you.