Brownie recipe review and new recipes

We have some new recipes for you to try. But first I wanted to give you my review on one of them. I rated these a 3 out of 5, let me tell you why.

Recipe Review: Dee's Cookie Sheet Brownies

1) Very easy to prepare. Simple list of ingredients, one pan prep. Very few dishes.

2) Presentation not as great. Didn't have that tell tale crinkly look that is so lovely in a brownie. They were very light in color, almost a blondie, because the recipe only called for 1/4 cup of cocoa. As a result, the chocolate flavor was not very pronounced.

3) Texture was good, chewy, but the ends were crunchy. This is probably my fault, I didn't set my timer properly and I had to guess when they were done.

I really think this recipe has a lot of potential, but definitely has room for improvement. If you were in need of a quick recipe for last minute guests, this would be a great choice. However, I think I would play around with it a bit, adjust the cocoa level, or add chocolate chips, maybe reduce the flour by the amount of cocoa you increase. Flavor was good, but not very chocolatey.

Have you made one of our recipes and would like to voice your opinion? Share your review with me and I'll post it for all to see!

New Recipes Added

Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Spicy Kielbasa Soup
Vanilla Zucchini Muffins
Vegetable Lasagna
Zucchini Potato Bake
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Blueberry Oat Muffins
English Beef Pot Pie
Pepper Steak Stir Fry
Pineapple Steak Stir Fry
Colorful Raspberry Smoothie
Creamsicle Smoothie
Lime Smoothie
Raspberry Banana Smoothie
Triple Berry Yogurt Smoothie
Aggie's Supreme Peach Pie
Cowboy Peach Cobbler
Peach Kuchen
Peach Pockets
Peach Streusel Muffins
Candy Cane Brownies
Dee's Cookie Sheet Brownies
Double Chocolate Brownies
Mom's Apple Brownies
Praline Brownies

New recipes added

We've added some more new recipes to our huge collection! Here are a few of them, you can also click the category name above each st of recipes to see that entire category. Enjoy!

1) amish recipes
Amish Bob and Andy Pie
Amish Buttermilk Cookies

2) microwave recipes
Edamame Hummus with Vegetables

3) jello recipes
Confetti Coleslaw Parfait

4) simple hamburger recipes 
Vegetable Beef Soup
Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

5) campbell soup recipes
Campbell's Creamy Irish Potato Soup

New recipes added

We've been busy at Annie's, just haven't told you about it! :) Come see the new recipes we've added recently:

Buffet Salad
Ham And Cheese Muffins
Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies
Chicken Crunch Casserole
Chocolate Chip Caramel Drop Cookies (pictured)
Gingersnaps
Apple Doodle Cookies
Chocolate-Peanut Blowout Cookies
Hawaiian Mood Cookies
Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles
Sesame Garlic Chicken
Coleslaw
Quick Taco Salad
Campbell’s Corned Beef Special
Butternut Squash Casserole
Mashed Butternut Squash
Onion-Crusted Meat Loaf with Roasted Potatoes
Dijon-Tarragon Cream Chicken
Spanish Tortilla
Rubbed Pork Roast
Creamy Potato Salad

Don't forget to enter our giveaway for this great grill pack!

Enter our Giveaway!

This month, enter to win these Multi-Length Extendable Tongs and this Dripless Silicone Basting Brush, courtesy of our sponsor, Kid Smart Living!

Congratulations to Barbara Wright for winning last month's giveaway for the Fruit and Vegetable Slicer!

Get ready for cookouts this summer with this great combo prize pack, including a Dripless Silicone Basting Brush with Built-In Rest and Multi-Length Extendable Tongs with Locking Hinge for Storage.

TONGS
These sturdy multi-purpose tongs do it all and take the place of a drawer full of different sized tongs. This innovative design securely adjusts to three lengths: 11", 14" and 16", perfect for any cooking or serving need from the stovetop to the oven, barbecue and table.

Even better, they lock closed at the hinge for compact, convenient storage and feature a ring for easy hanging. Our Extendable Tongs are just what every cook needs at home and on the go. They're a must have for camping, RV use, and barbecues, too!

BASTING BRUSH
Throw out your old, shedding, stiff basting brushes -- this is the only one you'll need! Our silicone drip-less basting brush is truly versatile and unique in many design aspects, making it perfect for applying egg washes and barbecue sauces, brushing oils on pans, marinades on meats -- and more!

Rules: Must be a legal U.S. resident, 18 years or older. You may enter once per day. Entries will be accepted through midnight, CST on June 15, 2010. Winner will be drawn at random and notified via email.  They will have 7 days to respond or an alternate winner will be drawn.


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Enter our Giveaway!

This month, enter to win this Tower Slicer One-Press Fruit and Vegetable Slicer, courtesy of our sponsor, Kid Smart Living!

From main dishes and casseroles to garnishes and party trays, the tower slicer makes slicing fruits and vegetables quick and easy! Simply place produce on the slicing blade, position plunger lid and press for perfect slices every time.

Use on hard and soft fruits and vegetables; tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, potatoes, lemons, apples, zucchini, squash and more... it's our favorite for making scalloped potatoes and hot potato salads.

• Measures 7" tall, 5" wide, 5.5" deep
• Large container holds sliced pieces
• Includes blade cleaning tool
• Durable break-resistant plastic body
• Stainless steel V-shaped blade, non-skid feet
• Dishwasher-safe

Rules: Must be a legal U.S. resident, 18 years or older. You may enter once per day. Entries will be accepted through midnight, CST on May 15, 2010. Winner will be drawn at random and notified via email.  They will have 7 days to respond or an alternate winner will be drawn.

To enter, click here to fill out the simple form!

Nutrition Lessons We Can Learn From Our Kids

There are many important things that we need to teach children as they grow - but they have many natural behaviors that we shouldn't try to change. In fact, we can learn a few things from kids! Here are some important lessons:    

Eat when you're hungry.  From the time they are born, babies know when and how much they need to eat - and they cry to let us know too! As they grow, this important instinct can be un-learned. By the time we are adults, most of us have learned to eat for many other reasons besides hunger - mealtimes, tempting food, advertising, free food, stress, anger, boredom, reward and celebration. By recognizing the difference between needing to eat and wanting to eat, adults can re-learn when and how much to eat too.

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New Mexican Recipes

We've added several new Mexican recipes to the site. And don't forget to enter our giveaway too!

Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches

1 cup Cacique Panela - diced
1 cup artichoke hearts - diced
1/2 cup cucumber - chopped
1 tbsp oregano (fresh) - (1 tsp dried)
3 tbsp lemon juice - (plus more as needed)
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cups romaine lettuce - chopped
salt & pepper - to taste
2 tsp shallots (chopped)
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes - cut in quarters
1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
2 to 3 whole wheat pitas - cut into thirds

Combine lemon juice, shallots, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a blender. Process until evenly blended. Stir in olive oil and oregano. Taste the dressing and add more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed. Mix lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, artichoke hearts and cheese to a bowl. Toss to coat ingredients with dressing. Stuff pitas with salad and serve.

Servings: 4-6

More new Mexican recipes!

Bagel Scramble Sandwiches
Baked Potato Soup with Chive Cream
Pear Crepes with Cinnamon Crema Drizzle
Pumpkin Pasta with Pepitas
Quiche with a Kick