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Mom’s Brownie Recipe

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3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cup sugar 3 eggs 3 squares melted unsweetened chocolate 1 cup + 2 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. salt If you want to make this a ” girls night of fun brownies” you can exchange the vanilla for some Godiva chocolate liquor & also add some baileys Irish cream instead of milk to make Lori’s secret Chocolate Martini Butter Cream.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease & flour a 13″ x 9″ cake pan. Cream together butter, sugar & eggs. Add flour. Add melted chocolate. Pour into baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Note if you …

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Butter Cookie Sandwiches with Raspberry Cream and Chocolate Glaze

by Lori Fisk-Conners For the Cookies 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) butter ¾ cup sifted powdered sugar 1 large egg For the Filling ¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter 2/3 cup sifted powdered sugar Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons raspberry liquor   For the Glaze 6 oz. semisweet chocolate melted Make cookies: sift together flour & salt into medium bowl & set aside. Put butter in large mixing bowl. Mix on medium high until fluffy for about 2 minutes. Add sugar mix until smooth. Mix in egg. Reduce …

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Sweet Potato Crisp

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Over the years I’ve searched for the best Sweet Potato recipe. This recipe is courtesy of Mrs. Michael Richardson of Franklin, TN (Jolene.) It is served annually at the Thanksgiving Night in the Hunger Fight annual fundraising supper at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church which has raised thousands of dollars to feed and educate children in Haiti. It’s been served to many groups and families, over the years that it’s become a holiday favorite.  Sweet Potato Crisp  Potatoes 3 cups sweet potatoes (peeled, cooked and mashed) 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs  1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Mash …

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Superbowl recipes

No matter what the score is, give Superbowl fans something to cheer about with great food, and plenty of it. These simple, delicious recipes are easy to make, which means you can sit back and enjoy the game with everybody else. For more recipe ideas to make your game day party a winner, visit www.johnsonville.com. Italian Sausage Lollipops Yield: 20 lollipops 1 pkg. (19 oz.) Johnsonville Hot Italian Sausage Links 20 10- to 12-inch bamboo skewers Oil for deep frying (vegetable, peanut, or canola) Corn Batter 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1/4 …

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Pecan Pie for the Holidays

Pecan Pie for the Holidays This pie continues to earn accolades long after my mother wrote the recipe down for me. It’s easy and delicious – enjoy! Recipe from Nanci Gregg 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup (blue label Karo) 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. flour 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. melted margarine 1 1/4 cup pecan halves Beat sugar, syrup, salt, flour, and eggs together until just mixed. Add vanilla, margarine, and pecans. Pour into unbaked pie shell (thawed, if originally frozen). Carefully turn pecan halves so they’re right side up for a more attractive …

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Russian Tea Cakes

Easy to make recipe that’s great for the beginning baker. Make them with your entire family the kids can help roll them in the powdered sugar. Recipe by Mrs. Walter Benz . 1 cup butter 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 tsp real vanilla 3/4 cup pecans dash of salt 2 1/4 cups sifted flour Cream together butter & sugar. Add vanilla, nuts & flour. Chill 1 hour. Shape into small balls 3/4 to 1 inch in size. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in 350-degree oven for 25-30 minutes. While still warm roll in powdered sugar. Twice.

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Gooey Butter Cake

Love making this pan cookie recipe. It’s great for holiday gifting too. Easy recipe for the beginning baker too. I put holiday sprinkles on it before baking. Gooey Butter Cake by Mary Fisher 1 box of yellow cake mix 1 stick of melted butter 1 egg 2 tsp. vanilla   Mix together & press into a buttered 9 x 13 inch pan. 1 box of powdered sugar 8 oz. philadelphia cream cheese 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Beat until smooth and pour onto the top of the above mixture. Sprinkle with colored sugar sprinkles   Preheat over to 350 degrees. …

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Green Design: Keeping the Nashville Charm

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Green Design: Keeping the Nashville Charm Nashville and the surrounding communities are full of historic areas that are reemerging, being redeveloped, and changing at an incredibly rapid rate. Attracting people to these areas are the charm of their structures, walk-ability, and accessibility. Preserving these existing structures, both residentially and commercially, maintains the character and history of our most popular neighborhoods while demonstrating age-old sustainability.   In addition to charm and history, what makes a structure worth saving? History buffs might consider an old house to be historic because of who occupied it at one time during its long life. Others might …

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Green Design: Outdoor Furnishings

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Green Design: Outdoor Furnishings Have you been enjoying the lovely spring weather as much as I have? While it never lasts long enough, that perfectly crisp spring air compliments outdoor living so well. Luckily, we live in an area in which the weather compliments outdoor living throughout the summer. Outdoor dining, lounging, and sunning are a major part of the season. It only makes sense to have the perfect furniture pieces to support these leisurely activities. Surprisingly, purchasing outdoor furniture can be one of the most intimidating decisions for a homeowner. It is a substantial investment for something used only …

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Aging With Your Home

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Green Design: Aging  With Your Home I am currently in the process of working with a client to renovate a 1920’s four-square home. The previous homeowners were an elderly couple that had lived in the home for almost 30 years. As my client took me through each room, it was interesting to see how the couple had renovated different areas over time, allowing their beloved home to age with them. Aging with the home is something, as designers, we face all the time. Not everyone is interested in downsizing or relocating to accommodate their aging needs. Many see that final …

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