Monkey Monkey Monkey BREAD!!!

1. I did NOT make this - may amazing husband did!2. If you dislike a plethora of photos, I'm sorry, it was very important to the baker that each step of his process was documented to show he did it by himself.3. Beware that when you make this, it will disappear within two days. You should probably make two.From Taste of Home Magazine:1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup water (110° to 115°)1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/3 cup butter,...

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Slow-Cooker Lentils with Chicken

I would take a picture of this, but it's all gone. Sorry, that good! Plus, I personally don't think it looks that appetizing and would give everyone preconceived notions that it tastes disgusting. On the contrary, it was quite good and we served it at our potluck on Monday, coming home with only a day's worth of leftovers. Modified it from crockpot365.blogspot.com - she's got some great stuff, by the way - especially if you have a brand new, 6.5 quart, all-clad slow cooker for a Christmas present. :)2 cups lentils (mine were green)3 cups chicken...

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes

Uh heaven! These are actually from Rachael Ray, but worth sharing... can't take credit for these yummy morsels.One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature1/2 cup confectioners' sugar2 large eggs, plus 5 large egg whites2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoons salt1 cup canned pumpkin puree1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 cup light brown sugarSimmering...

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Mac & Cheese

My sister-in-law and I were experimenting one day and came up with a delicious dish of macaroni and cheese... there's a lot of room for change in this recipe, as you can use pretty much whatever kind of cheese you want (or so I would think) - also change the amounts of pasta or milk depending on how thick/cheesy you like it.3 c. dry pasta (whole wheat, short and sturdy)3 T. butter3 T. all-purpose flour (whole wheat)2 c. milk, warm1 1/2 - 2 c. shredded...

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Rich Hot Fudge Sauce

Mmmm.... thick, chocolatey, fudgy goodness on a spoon. At least, that's how Mac eats it - skip the ice cream and all - just lick it off the spoon! We had this on ice cream with whipped cream and then in the morning on our waffles. Yum. I would say don't make any improvisations to this recipe - it's perfect just as is.2/3 c. heavy cream3/4 c. light brown sugar1/4 c. white sugar1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa, sifted3 T. salted butter, cubed1 t. vanilla extractPut the cream, light brown sugar, sugar, and cocoa in a saucepan. Gradually bring to a boil,...

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