August: Potlucks!

August Theme: Potlucks. What do you take with you?
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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Grape Salad


2 lbs green seedless grapes (I only used red because they didn't have green at Winco)
2 lbs red seedless grapes
8 ounces sour cream (I used plain yogurt because I had it on hand)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Topping Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup crushed pecans

Wash and stem grapes. Set aside to dry. Beat cream cheese and sugar together, then stir in sour cream and vanilla by hand. Stir grapes into mixture, and pour in large serving bowl. I would use a wide, long bowl instead of a tall deep bowl so that there is more surface area for the topping. Combine brown sugar and crushed pecans. Sprinkle over top of grapes to cover completely. Don't skimp on the topping...it makes this dish! Chill overnight. It gets better with time!

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

This was the first time I've made these and they were SOOOOO yummy! Some of my favorites all rolled into one delectable treat!

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. baking powder
pinch salt

2+ cups mini marshmallows

1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups crisp rice cereal

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat together. Combine dry ingredients and stir into wet mixture. Spread in a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle marshmallows over the top and bake for 3 more minutes. Cool completely.

In a microwave safe bowl, combine peanut butter and chocolate chips. Melt in the microwave by heating for 30 seconds then stirring, repeated until all the chips are melted. Do not overheat. Mix in cereal and spread on top of marshmallow layer. Refrigerate two hours until firm. Cut into bars to serve.