The cookbook blog has fallen behind..

As my grandson remains in Christ's hospital in Chicago recovering from two open heart surgeries ( he will need two more operations at 6 months) the running back and forth to the hospital and cooking and baking every time has been wading. But why not share some easy recipes I have used..
The fist is a casserole with leftovers from thanksgiving.I made turkey ham and regulate red mashed potatoes and bourbon sweet potatoes this year.somehow I thought why not just combine the slices of ham and layer them between both kinds of potatoes ending with butter on top and Parmesan cheese. What is not better with parmesan cheese. I also put everything in a metal ring mold I have to hurry up the cooking..

And believe it or not I am starting to make up new baking recipes..and it's working..first I made a chocolate walnut peanut butter cake..first time and it worked out si now I am on a role right.so yesterday I made a cake but used oatmeal that I made into a flour the same way you would make almonds into flour for macaroons..I processed the oatmeal I. The food processor.it took a while but when it had pulverized enough and then started to cling together I knew it was done.I heated butter in microwave,added three eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt..then also processed 4 gala apples to mix into the batter.poured it all into a springform mold and baked til toothpick came out clean.and on the top I poked holes with the same toothpick and then poured a caramel apple glaze meant to be used making caramel apples right.worked like a drem and then refrigerated for a little while to set up.

Next time I will tell you the story of making a fabulously easy and delicious fudge ..takes no time at all and blows people away. Had lots of practice with chocolates making the presidents box of Chico,ares which always brings me the first prize ribbon.

Got to go now as I am exhausted as Robert and I decorated for Christmas since our little blue eyed baby will be here to enjoy it all with the whole family-- that boy will steal all our hearts I know! Mary Kay