LIFE WITH JANET

Basic Sloppy Joe

November 27, 2020 Comments are Disabled

I had my very first Sloppy Joe yesterday. I got the recipe from my father’s friends in Texas. I want to thank you with this message, as it is probably one of my new “Lazy Wednesday” dinners. The lightly sweet taste is what makes it […]

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The Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

November 27, 2020 4 comments

This pumpkin bread recipe is my all-time favorite pumpkin bread recipe. I released a chocolate chip version last year and the original maple and brown butter glazed bread a few years ago, but sometimes you just want a slice of pumpkin bread with no frills. […]

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Oven Fries Recipe

November 27, 2020 1 comment

I’ve been cooking oven fries so long and I’ve done them in so many different ways that I was shocked that I didn’t post a blog about each of them.! Maybe, though, that was because I was waiting for a really great recipe to come […]

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Apple Pie Bread Pudding

November 26, 2020 9 comments

While flipping through the channels one evening, James asked if there was a show on Food Network dedicated to dessert. I told him that there was not. Strange thing happened shortly thereafter. Dessert First was introduced! I think he is a little psychic or something. […]

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Banana Pudding Cake

November 26, 2020 3 comments

The cake is dense and super moist, topped with vanilla bean whipped cream. On top of that are little bites of amazingly flavorful vanilla wafers that have been coated in a brown sugar mixture to make a toffee and then baked until crisp. You had […]

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Lemon Loaf Recipe

November 26, 2020 3 comments

I saw this very recently over at Cook Like a Champion and the only thing that stopped me from making it that day was that I was almost out of sugar (the horror). I definitely picked up sugar during my weekly grocery store trip and […]

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White Texas Sheet Cake

November 26, 2020 2 comments

Everyone thinks of chocolate cake when they think of a Texas sheet cake, but I decided to make a white version with white chocolate chips sprinkled on top. It’s a quick and easy white cake recipe and you don’t even need to use a blender. […]

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Lightened-Up Carrot Cake

November 26, 2020 Comments are Disabled

So I made this carrot cake lighter with some simple swaps. You won’t BELIEVE how moist, fluffy and SCRUMPTIOUS this spicy

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Chicken Pot Pie

November 26, 2020 29 comments

Chicken Pot Pie is a classic comfort food that has always been one of my top favorites. This recipe is so savory and flavorful. Juicy chicken mixed with your favorite vegetables and gravy, all within a delicious crispy crust- YUM! Cook the filling slowly and […]

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Cream Pie Poke Cake

November 25, 2020 1 comment

What we don’t bicker over is cake. We love the stuff in this household, and this Boston Cream Pie Poke Cake was a real winner in this house. It starts with yellow cake mix. Throw it in a pan and bake it up like you […]

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S’mores Hershey Cupcakes

November 24, 2020 1 comment

If you have young children, be aware that the first few days after a child’s birthday can be quite difficult. Of course, since it is impossible for everyone to come on the day you have planned, you can’t do anything but prepare for a few […]

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Janet Blueberry Zucchini Bread Recipe

November 24, 2020 Comments are Disabled

Without question, this blueberry and zucchini bread recipe was the favourite. It is so popular that my zucchini supplier informed me that he will be adding blueberries to my weekly delivery so that I can bring this bread to the office daily. So, if there […]

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Banana Pudding Poke Cake (light)

November 24, 2020 2 comments

A quick, easy and light cake is what I was looking for today. And here it is. My banana pudding poke cake. I had some banana pudding left over and found it too boring to just eat it out of a bowl. So I made […]

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

November 24, 2020 4 comments

Ah, chicken breasts. How many ways can we cook it before we get tired of it?! Well, I was trying to use leftovers in the fridge tonight (especially the black olives and parmesan from pizza night!) and I came up with this recipe. My husband […]

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How to make Toll House® Famous Fudge – Super Easy Recipe

November 24, 2020 2 comments

Fudge is the #1 choice when it comes to sweet treats. No matter what kind of fudge I make, kids will eat it like it’s the last piece of food on earth. I usually try a new recipe almost every month, and if it’s a […]