New year, new blog, same sisters! Yes, we’ve changed our name and our location. Go read more about it on our new blog, Biscuits & Basil!
We will keep this blog alive since so many people use it for recipes, but we’d love for you to join us at our “new location” as we continue to have fun with food.
How often do you use apple butter? Yeah, I didn’t used to use it that much. Maybe I would buy some at a country store up in the mountains, but it was not a staple in my kitchen.
And then I found this great recipe for bran muffins–moist and sweet and healthy and delicious. And one of the ingredients is apple butter. Now, they have some pretty good options at the grocery store but I didn’t see a jar small enough for just a portion for the recipe. Enter Magnolia Journal and all the tastes.
This is a slow cooker apple butter and it is so good. Not too sweet, just the right amount of spice.
Go ahead and slather some on a piece of buttered toast–yeah, that good. We will be eating it more often around here–and it freezes well, so that’s a plus.
Ever need to make a treat to take to an event but don’t really want to go to the trouble? Or maybe you just want a treat for yourself?
With only three ingredients, this recipe is a winner and you’ll be toting/indulging in this treat in no time!
Chocolates are melted, peanut butter is about to go into the white chocolate, and the pan is ready.
This is the fun part!
Easy recipe…..peanut butter and chocolate….pretty…..WIN!
Don’t you just love Our Best Bites ? I followed them for several years and then stopped and now I am ready to follow again–I have missed those girls. A few years back I printed off this recipe so that I could substitute some THRIVE freeze-dried fruit and thereby find even more ways to use this great stuff! So here you go–and just so you know, the original recipe is a different color. It all depends on how you use your fruit. It’s delicious either way. Be sure and try this on those Banana Bread Paleo Muffins from last week’s post! Pretty tasty.
YESSSSSS!!!!
Finally, it’s here–the new blog! We’ve been working on the transition for more than a year and are tickled pink that it’s finally time to unveil our labor of love!
When Mormon Mavens was first started back in 2011, it was with an army of twelve recipe authors who just wanted to share their favorite recipes with the world. Over the years, as different Mavens have come and gone, that number has steadily condensed. And now, at the dawn of our 6th year of blogging, it’s an operation run by two sisters who enjoy it too much to quit! We also want to broaden our horizons and take on some new projects here on the blog. We’re excited to see what the future holds here at MM!
And to celebrate, we’d like to offer a wonderful giveaway–our biggest one yet!
At this point, you’re like “blah, blah, blah” what can I win already?!
Hold your horses! Here you go…..
Embroidered Logo Apron with pockets, $50 Williams-Sonoma Gift Card, Set of 3 Stainless Steel Nesting Bowls, Set of 4 Melamine Tasting Spoons
You’re probably more excited about the $50 Williams-Sonoma Gift Card, right?
But guess what? We’re stupid-excited about the APRON!!! I mean, come on, it’s got our flippin’ logo EMBROIDERED on it! Isn’t it gorgeous??? Many thanks to Life’s A Stitch for the beautiful work! And the apron’s got pockets–yasssssssss.
Okay, okay. Anyway, we couldn’t help but include some matchy-matchy items from World Market in this fun prize package as well.
So what are you waiting for? Get on down to that giveaway form and get your entries on!
Winner will be announced on September 13!
(Prize package will be shipped only to continental US; giveaway sponsored solely by Mormon Mavens)
I fell in love with the sauce years ago when I was pregnant with one of my five kiddos. Hmmm. Which one was it? I think it was #4? Yeah, let’s go with that.
I used to send my husband on Taco Bell runs to get me Steak Quesadillas with Baja Sauce and an Apple Empanada for dessert. Man, that would really hit the spot. Unfortunately, that “spot” is now all over my hips and thighs.
But I digress.
I went in search of a copycat recipe for it and have been really pleased with this version.
And, of course, a little Cholula sprinkled on top is always good!
Visit my Thrive blog to get the recipe for the Firecracker Chicken Casserole from the pic!
Copycat Taco Bell Baja Sauce
I am all about quick and easy and this recipe is, as well. I used one of our Thrive Life Express Meals–Wild Rice Pilaf–and added chicken to give it a little protein boost. So delicious, so easy, so quick, so also goes well in a flour tortilla. You could use your own pilaf recipe or boxed rice pilaf and leftover chopped chicken. I tend to go to my Thrive Foods because I like to find ways to incorporate these items from my Home Store on a regular basis. Either way, this is yummy and your family will enjoy it, especially if it keeps your kitchen time down during a laid back or busy summer. Well, any season for that matter.
Have you ever eaten a Po’ Boy sandwich? I have had one in my entire life. This past week we spent a few days at the beach and of course had to hit a local seafood joint to get me some shrimp! I brought the leftovers back to the beach house. Mostly I just ate the cold shrimp right out of the take-out carton, but one day I was thinking I should be a little more creative. And here you have another tasty concoction from leftovers…
You get home from work at 5:15 pm. Guests are coming for dinner at 6:00 and you are trying yet another new recipe, hoping it’s a hit and your guests will come back. Score! Back in the 80’s my good friend Jill used to make spaghetti pie and I used to have the recipe. Well, do you think I could find it these many years later? Google is my best friend and this entry isn’t exactly like Jill’s, but it is a yummy second. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, by the way, and notice the green lettuce in the salad. There you go.
