cornbread

i made cornbread. it was from a mix so im not gonna go through the recipe.


it was really good though.

cookie-brownie bars

for the same dinner i made cookie-brownie bars. i got the idea from a box at the grocery store.

ingredients:
stuff for cookies(chocolate chip)
stuff for brownies(regular)
powdered sugar
pam non-stick spray(for baking)
a cake pan

1) okat so i mixed the batter for the cookies and brownies in seperate bowls. thats the first step.
2) then i spread the brownie mix evenly on the bottom of the pan, after spraying THE BOTTOM ONLY with pam. after the brownie mix was in, i spooned cookie dough on top in kind of circular chunks evenly throughout the pan, just like if you were making plain cookies(except it was on top of brownies) then i popped it in the over for about 30 minutes(oven times vary.) dont forget to test it with a toothpick in both the areas with the brownie and cookie.
3) then i let it cool in the pan for a little bit(but not too long) and cut it with a spatula while still in the pan. then i sprinkled powdered sugar over the top(that part is optional) and i carefully used the spatula to remove the bars.
they were delicious! i completely suprised and impressed the lady that came over(kristine) and dad and torii...and myself! they were absolutely amazing!!!
and fun and easy!(always a plus)

try it out and you will be satisfied.

chicken fettuccini alfredo

i made this dish when a guest came over to our house for dinner. my dad has been going out with this girl(her name is kristine) and she used to be a pastry chef. i was in charge of dinner, so this is what i made.

ingredients:
chicken breast
pasta(any kind works)
alfredo sauce
garlic powder
salt
pepper
basil leaves
extra virgin olive oil

me cooking

1) first i cooked the pasta. its pretty easy just boil some water and dump the noodles in and let them cook. then strain and stuff.
2) for the chicken, i cut off the fat of the breast, and cut it into cubes. then i put salt, pepper, and basil on each piece. next i pan cooked it in a little extra virgin olive oil, until it was fully cooked and had a nice color.
3) for the sauce, i put it in a sauce pan, and let it warm up on low heat for about 5 minutes. then i added garlic powder, salt, pepper, and crushed basil leaves. then i stirred it and let it cook more.

4) last, just mix the noodles, sauce, and chicken all together, and wa-la!!! you have a delicious, easy, home cooked meal. you can also throw on some parmesan cheese and some veggies on the side!


everyone loved the pasta. i know you will too!

GHOSTLY CUPCAKES!

I made cupcakes with my little brother Nathan, and since its almost Halloween we made them ghosts!

I was lame again and made the cupcakes from a box. i wanted to be able to make them within the time nathan was there. the icing was already made, but i put it in bags and cut the ends off do do better details(although they didn't turn out amazing...)

they were delicious though


angry face
suprised face
all of them
Nathan helping me with the cupcakes(he kept trying to eat the batter rather than pouring it though...)

CONFETTI CAKE

okay so i was lame and i made the cake from a mix because i was being lazy. it still came out nice though. for a mix you don't need many directions because they are on the box.



I convinced my dad to help me ice the cake.
Isn't it beautiful!!! i put chocolate powder, chocolate sprinkles, and fresh strawberries on the top.
black and white.
that slice was delicious.
soon it will all be gone.

CHERRY PIE

Cherry pie is DELICIOUS! i made it and ate it for the first time.
Since it was my first time, i got pre-made pie crust(2 dough crusts, not the crumbly gram cracker ones), and 1 can of pre-made cherry filling. the rest of the filling was real cherries.
i cut all the real cherries in half to get the seeds out, then i just poured all the filling in one of the pie crusts. i flattened the other one and cut it into strips to lay across the top, making the cool criss-crossy pattern. then i popped it in the oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, then lowered the temperature to 325 for another 30 minutes.
i let the pie cool for about 30 minutes, then ate it! i kinda failed at cutting a piece and getting it on the place neatly so it actually looked like a slice of pie, but i covered my failure up with some whipped cream and a strategically placed raspberry. the pie was amazing!!! i can't wait to make it again!

CREPES

Me in my apron!
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 eggs

Step 1: mix together flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. make a well(hole) in the mixture and pour in milk and eggs. mix REALLY REALLY WELL. then, lighly coat a pan in oil and put on medium heat.
Step 2: pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto pan and spread aroun into really thin layer. let cook for about 1 minute then flip. let cook about 1 minute on other side. repeat until batter is gone.
Step 3: add fruit to the middle of 1 crepe. you can alo add things lice ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate, or any kind of fruit you want. put anything you want on the top too!

what i put on mine was, i cut strawberries and put them inside, then them up and on the top, i spread melted chocolate and shortening(1 cup chocolate, 2 tsp shortening) then lightly sprinkled sugar on top of the chocolat. then i finished it off with whipped cream and raspberries!

okay so i decided that this time, along with making the crepes, i was gonna research their history also. and i did just that.

crepes originated from france. the word "crepe" was derived from the latin word "crispa", meaning "curled". they were originally served as treats with drinks like cider in france. they soon spread to other parts of the world. before they became a widespread dessert, though, different cultures had their own foods that were similar. people in south america had tortillas, people in africa ate the injera, india had the dosa, and central america ate sope.

crepes are a delicious, easy to make treat. try them some time!