Cherry Streusel Bars

3 c. flour
1 1/4 c. cherry preserves or pie filling
1 c. pecans, chopped
2 sticks butter, cubed
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar
1 large egg
1 t. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 dish. Line with parchment paper. (Leave a 2" overhang on both ends) Combine flour and pecans in a small bowl. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until smooth and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add in flour mixture until incorporated and crumbly. Set aside 1 1/4 c. dough and press the remaining in the bottom and sides of dish. Place in oven and bake 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and spread cherry filling over crust. Top with reserved dough crumbs. Return dish to oven and bake another 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Kathy's Brussel Sprouts

2 lbs Brussel sprouts, cut in half ( I get them at Sam's)
3 T. olive oil
2 T. melted butter
salt & pepper
apple cider vinaigrette
ranch dressing, optional

Combine the olive oil and butter. (If you can find it, Food Lion carries a butter flavored olive oil). Toss in the sprouts. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Spread the sprouts out on the sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast them at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Drizzle vinaigrette on them before serving. (you can use any kind of dressing or seasoning you want, instead of the vinaigrette.)

*check out the recipe for Sweet Sprouts, we like them better than these.

Banana Cake

1 yellow cake mix
2 eggs
4-5 overripe bananas, mashed
pecans, chopped (optional)

Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Fill 2 medium or 1 large sprayed loaf pan with batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Enjoy!

Ooey Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

1 3/4 c. SR flour
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. peanut butter chips
1/2 c. chocolate chips
3/4-1 c. creamy peanut butter
1 stick butter, room temperature
1 large egg
3 T. milk
2 t. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan. Place brown sugar, peanut butter, and butter in large bowl. Cream until fluffy and light in color. Slowly add flour, a little at a time, until it is incorporated, Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla. Fold in chips and place batter in prepared pan. Bake 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out mostly clean and the top is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool 10 minutes before serving. Cut with plastic knife to avoid tearing. Enjoy with a big glass of cold milk!
(outside of bars)

(inside of bars)