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Morgajel’s “It’s Not That Hot” Sauce

Ingredients 2 tbsp canola oil 8 jalapenos 5 serrano 1 poblano 1/3 small red onion 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 cup water 1/2 tbsp garlic powder 1/2 tbsp black pepper 1/4 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp lime juice Directions: Quarter peppers and slice onion. I used the seeds and ribs of the peppers for optimal heat. Sautee in a small sauce pan with oil on medium heat. Keep a lid on it but stir often. Continue reading

Frosted Cake Mix Cookies

Pinterest is evil. There’s no question about it. I recently came across a recipe for Cake Batter Rice Crispy Treats over at Gimme Some Oven and I so had to try them. I mean seriously – cake batter and rice crispy treats – who could pass that up. I did try them and I have my thoughts. I made my own adjustments, but overall they were good. So what does Cake Batter Rice Crispy Treats recipe have to do with Frosted Cake Mix Cookies? Continue reading

Streusel Berry Tart

I never thought to make a streusel tart before, but then I found this recipe from the Pampered Chef and thought I would give it a try. It ended up being really easy to make except I think I added a little too much berry filling when I first made it. The tart was a little too heavy and the bottom center never really cooked thoroughly. I also changed up the filling a bit so I wasn’t exactly following the directions. Continue reading