Three Ingredient Brownies

These brownies were just another recipe that I decided to make yesterday because I had things on hand and time to spare. Overall, they were fine, but not my favorite brownies. They were a bit bland. I'd prefer to have them be more moist and rich.

Three Ingredient Brownies-adapted from Real Mom Kitchen
Total Time: 20 Minutes
Makes 16 bars

• 1 1/4 cup hazelnut spread
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined. Pour into a lightly greased 8x8 inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispies

Yesterday, I kind of went on a baking spree. To make the Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread, I accidentally bought way too many peanut butter cups. Instead of just stuffing my face with all of them (which I really do not want to do), I decided to make more food to share with others. These were definitely the best of the night! Super easy and just a great twist on regular rice krispie treats, which are, in and of themselves, amazing.

Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats-adapted from Real Mom Kitchen

Total Time: 15 Minutes

Makes 16 bars

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup corn syrup
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups rice krispies
• 6 bite sized peanut butter cups (or 3 regular size), chopped

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and corn syrup and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until smooth. Carefully stir in rice krispies and peanut butter cups. Spoon into an 8x8 baking dish and cool before serving.

Best of Heat's Kitchen-November 2012

Here's the best of from the month of November! (sorry it's so late)

1. Lasagna-probably my favorite recipe to date!

2. Apple Scones

3.  Shrimp Bisque

4. Taco Pizza -yum!

5. Eclairs

Taco Pizza

I don't know why, but I've been on such a kick for taco pizza recently. It just always sounds so good. I've been meaning to make one for awhile, but haven't gotten around to it. Until now.

I have to say, I never thought of using refried beans instead of salsa for a "sauce". I love refried beans so this actually made me happy! Using crescent rolls instead of pizza dough was a nice change too. A different texture, but it was definitely yummy! Something I'll be making again! Thanks, once again, to Pinterest!

Taco Pizza

Taco Pizza-adapted from Real Mom Kitchen
Total Time: 20 Minutes
Serves 6

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 2 cans crescent rolls
• 1 can refried beans
• 2 cups shredded taco cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 4 green onions, chopped

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook ground beef until browned; drain and return to skillet. Add taco seasoning according to package directions.

Unroll crescent rolls in squares on to foil lined baking sheet, pressing down center to make a crust on the edges. Place in over for 11-13 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

In microwave safe bowl, heat refried beans about 1 1/2 minutes. Spread beans onto crescent rolls. Evenly top with ground beef, tomatoes, black olives, green onions and cheese. Cook 3-5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted. Cut into squares and serve.