Brownies from Scratch

Brownies from Scratch

Dudes — the #twofer for Brownies from Scratch recipe is 1st a wonderful fudge type brownie (right out of the oven) OR 2nd let it stand for a moist cake like consistency when left to completely cool. Two results – One recipe! #Score

Anyway you like it ~ Anyway you want it ~ there simply are not any wrong answers here!  😉

This makes one 8×8 pan. Just big enough to satisfy a hungry grand & her Papa; (plus, leaving a few for a grand breakfast the next morning!)

Ingredients:

• 1c sugar
• 1/2c flour
• 1/3c cocoa
• 1/4 tsp salt (See Note)
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1/2c vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Vanilla

Mix everything together thoroughly, ensuring there are no lumps or bumps. Spray an 8×8 pan with PAM or grease with butter. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes.

Note : I happen to think these were great just as they were BUT our grand is honing in her palate to which she informed me “there was too much salt”. So, may I suggest a tasting before baking to ensure the salt factor isn’t over powering for your palate!

And seriously, I encourage you to play around with texture & flavor by tossing in some roasted pecans, walnuts, or almonds. Another lovely combo is to swirl in 1/4 c peanut butter or chocolate chips. The options are endless!  

Brownies from Scratch can be stored (or gifted!) by mixing-up all of the dry ingredients in a Ziploc bag. Be sure to label the outside with wet ingredients, oven temperature and timing. Perfect for a quick late night craving or as an addition to a gift basket for a new mom or college student.

I’m always searching out new recipes and while these are sure to tame the cravings of chocoholics everywhere, I came across them totally by mishap. Y’all know I go to Pinterest for inspiration from other cooks. It was there, I came across a pin for brownies leading me to www.afewshortcuts.com and Amanda who shared a different scratch brownie recipe. However, I quickly realized the pinned shortcut recipe wasn’t the same as the recipe image that caught my eye. And full disclosure; Brownies from Scratch was copied from the image.

I sure wish I knew who to thank for sharing. If you know who curated this lovely gem, won’t you send them my way? Click to be taken to the original pin.

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Till Next Time ~

Domesticated Rebellion

 

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Home-made Sloppy Joes

HOME-MADE SLOPPY JOE SANDWICHES

Easy to make, easy to serve and even easier to clean up. #Tripplehitter

Sloppy Joe sandwiches; a perfect simple dinner whipped up in no time when my babygirl & family unexpectedly came to visit for the day. I don’t have to tell y’all moms how awesome it feels to have your adult kiddos want to come over ‘just because’. No hidden agendas, not needing or wanting anything – just the desire to hang out. ♥

My heart ♥loves♥ visits like that!

Thinking of dinner earlier that day, I had already thawed 1-1/2 lbs of ground chuck. And while visiting & watching TV, I randomly started looking for recipes that would stretch enough to feed all of us *without* my having to run to the grocery store.

That’s when Pinterest (♥) showed me a pin “The Best Sloppy Joes”! Something that was a staple for me as a child but not so much for my own kiddos when they were growing up. I can honestly say it’s probably been 15 YEARS (or more) since we’ve had “Sloppy Joes” because my way was to use Manwich Sauce & the hubs was never a fan…

Until now! This is a winner for dinner at my house. No lie, every one of us had second helpings of this recipe (even my most picky eater!) #winning 🙂

So ~ if you’re looking for a meal that is hearty, easy, inexpensive, made with everyday pantry staples and let me not forget filling – then try this recipe out. Perfect for the next time you need a quick dish to satisfy the hungry mouths around your table!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of ground beef/chuck
• 1 small sweet onion, chopped
• 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 Tbs Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• Bread or Buns

1. Cook your hamburger meat with the onion, then drain, adding it back to your skillet. (I halved my meat as my son in-law is allergic to all things onion!)
2. Make your sauce by mixing the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl then add to your drained meat; simmering about 10 minutes.
3. Toast your buns (or not) & top with your favorite condiment, add some cheese (or not), then heap a ladle of the meat mix on your buns, adding to your plate chips, veggies or whatever your flavor and Dig In! (Be sure to have a napkin handy!)

I already know I’ll be making this sooner than the next 15 yrs!

Note: My usual fashion is to provide #twofers; an original recipe that inspires my remake. While I can remake this adding other ingredients such as sweet peppers or garlic, I chose not to because it is incredible just as it is. Thank you Meggan for sharing this recipe! Y’all should check out her other goodies at www.CulinaryHill.com!

Tell me about a favorite of yours to make when company comes over.

Til Next Time,

Domesticated Rebellion

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Italian Meatballs in 30 minutes

ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN 30 MINUTES

How would you like to find a recipe that is super delicious, inexpensive, ready to eat in 30 minutes PLUS freezes well? I just so happened to stumble across such a recipe, so I did what I do best tweaking it slightly with the items I had on hand & dinner was served! I’m learning it’s okay to mix it up. Switching out different meats with different fat content to obtain different texture and flavor. I’m finding my own ‘palette’ while also discovering tried and true classics. For example, I added bacon to this recipe as the ground beef I had was ‘extra’ lean. This helped in the juicy department. BONUS: the bacon also provided a nice rich smokey depth. I love finding & sharing simple easy satisfying dishes and this my friends, scored a 10! I hope you enjoy.

#WinnerWinnerMeatballDinner folks! 🙂

You will need the following:

• 1.5 lbs extra lean ground beef
• 3/4 c bread crumbs (I used plain home-made)
• 1/4 small sweet onion, finely chopped/minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 strips bacon, chop
• 1 lg egg
• 2 T tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 T Italian Seasoning
• Salt /Pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 t red pepper flakes (totally optional, but very good)

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Mix everything in a single bowl until well combined. I used a 2 oz  scoop (bite size) for equal size meatballs placing them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake between 20 – 30 minutes depending on your oven. A single batch makes twenty meatballs.

With it being just the two of us I get two meals out of each batch. Angel hair pasta w/ homemade sauce was tossed together in a hurry tonight but I’m really looking forward to meatball subs tomorrow. #leftovers #twofer

On Pinterest I found a pin leading me to The Slow Roasted Italian where I read their recipe for Italian Herb Baked Meatballs thus inspiring me to make my own. Visit Donna & Chad for some lighthearted love inspired recipes including other meatball variations. 

Do you have a favorite meatball recipe? A secret ingredient? Perhaps a memory of helping mom or grandma in the kitchen? That is one of my goals. Creating memories in the kitchen with my grands ♥ Savoring moments one bite at a time ♥

Til Next Time ~ Be Blessed

Domesticated Rebellion