Our local Farmers Market h as the most beautiful Raspberries right now and I could not resist making a special dessert just for these beautiful berries.  Not only does it give some beautiful color and flavor it offers a little glimmer of hope that spring is just around the corner.  I already have a very special dinner planned for "Honey Bunny", but we can always use an extra dessert, and who knows  maybe you will drop by and surprise us, I sure hope so! Raspberry Sheet Cake   Enjoy The Moment   An Intimate Dessert For Two Raspberry Sheet Cake Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 2 cups all- purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons Raspberry Extract 1 cup butter 1 cup water 2 cups fresh Raspberries Directions In a medium mixing bowl mix together the eggs and sour cream until smooth In a large mixing bowl mix together, flour, sugar, baking soda, a...

We love Raspberries and this frosting will dress up any pastry, from cakes, cupcakes to cookies.  It is just a great frosting.  If you are using it with chocolate cake, a white or chocolate cupcake, it makes the dessert very special.  One of my favorites is on top of the Raspberry Sheet Cake, all those wonderful Raspberries, it is delicious. Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 1 8 ounce block cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 cup  Raspberry Preserves 1 teaspoon Raspberry Extract 4 to 6 cups powdered sugar Directions In a medium size bowl, cream the cream cheese, butter, shortening until smooth. Add the preserves and extract Slowly add the powdered sugar until you get the consistency needed for the frosting Print Recipe   Its Like A Pink Cloud T hanks so much for stopping by today, if you will sta...

This is a great recipe for a busy day, just put it in the Slow Cooker and its all ready at the end of the day. Mexican Pot Roast can be served as part of a nice meal or can be served as Tacos or Burritos for a great buffet.  We just love this recipe and it is on our menu often, I am so excited to share it with you today. Slow Cooker Mexican Pot Roast Tacos Slow Cooker Mexican Pot Roast Tacos Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 3 1/2 pound chuck roast ( I use Grass Fed) Salt and Pepper, generous 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 14 oz can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes 1 4 ounce can Green Chiles 3 Garlic Pod, minced 1/2 teaspoon powdered Chipotle Chili Pepper 2 Tablespoon Chili Powder 1 Tablespoon Cumin 1 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder 2 cups water Directions Generously salt and pepper the roast on all sides In a hot skillet pour 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, sear the roast on both sides until browned very well Remove the roast from skillet and place it in Slow Coo...

Some of you are really having a snow storm this weekend, I hope all of you are staying warm and cozy with lots of yummy food.  We  are busy here at the cottage getting ready for our spring planting with little starter plants in every window, it looks like a green house in here with the hope that spring is just around the corner. Our little Rescue Dog Max thinks that when we dig in the garden he needs to dig as well, he keeps me busy washing his little white feet, we just love our little Max. We have a nice cozy menu planned for next week, hope you enjoy it. Sunday Apricot Glazed Chicken Steamed Lemon Broccoli Southwest Spoon Bread   Chipotle Chocolate Molten Cake Monday Butternut Chowder Corn Bread Marshmallow Cookies Tuesday Southwest Adobe Pie Mexican Tossed Salad Left Over Marshmallow Cookies Wednesday Old Fashioned Steak Fingers Banana Split Thursday Valentine Day Salm...

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather We had so much fun last week getting ready for the Big Game Day, and sure hope your team won and if not well, maybe next year. Our team didn't even come close to making the Big Game this year so it was all about the food for me and it was so worth it. I sure am glad to see you today and see what you have to share with us . I just love February the love month, I  really am a  roma ntic so I am all about the candle light and roses.  Hope you enjoy your time with us today and we look forward to seeing you again real soon ! This Is How You Filled Your Plate Last Week Your Top 10 Picks From Last Wee k Chicken Cordon Bleu Slow Cooker   at Kitty's Kozy Kitchen Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken   at Lady Behind The Curtain Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy   at Who Needs A Cape Loaded Cowboy Food   at With A Blast Homemade Mexi Melts   at Love Bakes Good...

We just love Salmon and when we go to Oregon to visit our daughters we always eat as much Salmon as we can. We are inland so fresh Salmon is a real treat for us.  This is a different flavor for Salmon but one that we just love.  Part of this recipe is from our friend Bill, I never ate his Salmon, but his wife Chelli tells me how wonderful it is all the time.  So of course putting my own spin on it, this is our new Salmon recipe. Salmon With Bacon and Balsamic Vinaigrette Salmon With Bacon and Balsamic Vinaigrette Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 2 six ounce Salmon Fillets 4 slices thick cut bacon 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/4 cup dark brown sugar Directions In a small mixing bowl whip together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and brown sugar until creamy Place the Salmon in a shallow baking dish and cover the s...

We have had a great week here at the cottage. Last weekend  we planted 240 onion sets and then we had a nice rain, it can't get any better than that.  This weekend we will be planting potatoes I can almost taste how good the first batch will be.  Of course we are getting ready for the Big Game which we will be watching with some friends, and eating all that wonderful food that everyone brings to the party.  Last week I posted Part Three of the Meal Planning Series, lots of good tips on meal planning. Meal Planning Part One: Health and Nutritution Meal Planning Part Two: The Budget Meal Planning Part Three: Meals Sunday Super Bowl  Party Baby Bella Bites   From  Full Plate Thursday The Big Game Party Semi Slow Cooker Black Bean Enchiladas   at Little Kitchen Big Bites Roasted Garlic and Asiago Cheese Dip   at Mrs Happy Homemaker Black Bean and Corn Salsa   at A Cozy Place Called Home Sa...

  Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather It's hard to believe that this is the last day of January already. Yesterday was my Great Granddaughter Ella June's first birthday, where does the time go. We are excited about the Big Game Day coming up, like many of you we are attending a Super Bowl Party and we are really looking forward to our team winning, now mind you I haven't picked a team yet, but will sure have one by kick off time.  I sure am glad to see all of you today and can't wait to see what you are bringing to the party today, so lets get to it. This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Game Day Brunch Simple Crustless Quiche   at Posed Perfection Great Grains Barley and Breakfast   at My Sisters Pantry Poached Eggs with Avocado Tomato Caper   at Carole's Chatter Mexican Breakfast Braid   at Flavors By Four Healthy Fruit Smoothie   at Growing in Grace The Big Game Party Semi Slow Cooker Black B...

Meal planning can be a real challenge sometimes, especially in a large active family with so many different schedules, health and nutritional needs. Our meal plans often reflect our cultural regional and family traditions.  I am a seasonal cook and that comes from our families farm background, in  preparing food  from the garden to table.

I love the Baby Bella Mushrooms especially for cooking.  When I was at the market the other day they had these beautiful Baby Bella Mushrooms and I stood there looking at them, ( they weren't on my list), and finally decided to get a bag full and develop a recipe that I could serve as an appetizer.  With the upcoming Big Bowl Game, it is a perfect time to present a tasty new recipe to all my friends. Baby Bella Bites Baby Bella Bites Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients For The Mushrooms 8 cups sliced Baby Bella Mushroom 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 medium onion, chopped medium 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup Worcestershire 4 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup of the Vinaigrette from the Bread 1/2 cup water  The Bread 2 French Skinny Loaves 1 12 ounce jar Roasted Red Peppers Two Cups Mozzarella, shredded Ingredients For The Vinaigrette 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3/4 cup Red Wine Vine...