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zucchini bread recipe

 
I love the reflection of the flowers in the knife.
I did not see that when I took this picture!   
 

Today I baked a zucchini bread recipe of Paula Deen's from the Food Network website. I just love Paula Deen; I think she is so adorable and fun. I love that she never takes herself too seriously...and of course that charming accent. LOL! It was such a beautiful cool and crisp fall day and the smell of the zucchini bread baking was just so warm and cozy!

I know my husband was excited for me to make it and I enjoy feeding the people that I love. If you add that secret ingredient of love to whatever you cook or bake, it blesses you and the one you are feeding just that much more! Perhaps you aren't feeling loved or appreciated lately. We reap what we sow...so if you don't feel like you're reaping much love you better start sowing! Galatians 6:7-10 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people...

I've posted the video and link to this recipe below. It was so easy and worth the little bit of effort that it took. I challenge you to bake this for someone you love. Don't be discouraged if you don't feel the love reciprocated immediately...as the scripture says above let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Baking for those I love makes me happy! 

Watch Paula make the zucchini bread below! 

Click here for the recipe!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(images: my own & Food Network)

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Warm Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Bars

Get ready for some ooey gooey happiness!  You're going to love the recipe below. Don't these look so yummy? I'm going to make them this weekend. If these don't make us happy, I don't know what will! Make these for your family, or call a friend to share them with you. If you're worried about the calories vow to go for a nice long walk or clean your house like a madman for a half hour. Whatever you do just don't feel guilty about it...anything you eat is fine in moderation, right?

Have a blessed weekend and ENJOY! 

 

Warm Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Bars

 

Ingredients:

1 pouch (1lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 cups milk chocolate chips (18 oz)
4 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

 

• Step One

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir together cookie mix and crumbs. Stir in melted butter until soft dough forms. Press into un-greased 13x9-inch pan.

 

• Step Two

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until chocolate begins to melt. Spread chocolate evenly over crust.

 

• Step Three

Set oven control to broil. Sprinkle marshmallows over melted chocolate. Broil with top 5 to 6 inches from heat 20 to 30 seconds or until marshmallows are toasted. (Watch closely; marshmallows will brown quickly.) Cool 10 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Serve warm. Store any remaining bars tightly covered.

 

Tip:

To reheat, place individual bars on a microwavable plate. Microwave uncovered on High about 15 seconds or until warm.

Click here to view this recipe at BettyCrocker.com.
You will find helpful hints in the review section
and also the nutritional information for these bars.
Enjoy!

(image: bettycrocker.com)

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Whole-Grain French Toast

 

 

I literally just got done making this for breakfast and it was delicious!  This is a recipe from Bethenny Frankel's website. I love Bethenny, I think she is hilarious and teaches the most healthy and doable eating and exercising lifestyle available. Check her out, but first try and enjoy this yummy recipe. It has made me very happy this morning! 

 

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 1 tsp. real vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. maple syrup
• 4 slices whole grain bread (preferably stale)
• Topping: real maple syrup and fresh fruit

 

Preparation

1. In a shallow pan, combine egg whites, vanilla extract and  syrup. Beat lightly with a wire whisk.

2. Put the slices of bread into the pan, flip over to coat both sides.

3. Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the slices on preheated skillet for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

4. Serve immediately. Drizzle with maple syrup and top with fruit.

 

Click here to view this recipe on Bethenny's website.

 

 

I hope you're having a lovely weekend,  Torrie