Pumpkin Cheesecake

Just made Paula Deen's Pumpkin Cheesecake. It baking in the oven right now. Thought I'd make a practice one before Thanksgiving to be sure it turns out ok. It was very simple. 30 more minutes to bake then in the fridge for 4 hours. Here's a link to the recipe

Paula Deen's Pumpkin Cheesecake
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pumpkin-cheesecake-recipe/index.html

I made this cheesecake and it definitely needs to be cooked longer than an hour. I would suggest and hour and 20 to an hour and 25 minutes. I'll try again and see what happens.

Pumpkin Cheesecake on the Food Network

Pumpkin Cheesecake on the Food Network

Tired

I am so exhausted and have a headache. Wish I had someone to cook for me.

Beef Marinade

Alright Turtle this one is just for you. And it is absolutely DELICIOUS!

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons minced garlic

salt and pepper to taste

Mix all together and marinade in the fridge at least 2 hours. Then Broil or BBQ the meat. So so so yummmmy!

Let me know how if you like it.

Banana Bread Recipe

Good morning, Raquel was just here to pick up her brownies. Now I just need to drop some off at Mona's (Pedie's Mom)

This is one of my favorite sweet recipes

BANANA BREAD

Ingredients

• 5 very ripe bananas
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease 2 - 9x5 inch loaf pans.(see below for sugar coating and topping) In a medium bowl, mash bananas and stir in the eggs until well blended. Set aside.
2. In large bowl, beat shortening and gradually add sugar. Stir in vanilla and banana mixture. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; blend into batter. Add walnuts if desired. Divide between the prepared pans.
3. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
4. Sugar topping and coating: 1c sugar 1c brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon. After greasing pan coat pan with sugar mixture then after pouring the batter in coat the top of the batter bake as directed. Usually it needs 10 more min

Twix Brownies

Just watched the Charger & Raiders game! Uggggg What is wrong with Philip Rivers! Anyways got home and just made some TWIX Brownies. Some for Raquel & Mario and some for Mona and Ricky. They are so good. she went to blow her nose its me Pedie so hi every one yes they came out really nice i thought of throwing some twix in there cause its Anna's favorite lol here she goes all blown away .....

Twix Brownies

Use your favorite brownie mix or make your own from scratch (It's really not that hard)
Cut up mini twix into bite size pieces and sprinkle them in top before baking. They come out all caramely and crunchy.

Chicken Drumsticks

Just got finished putting the chicken in the oven. When you are low on cash drumsticks are the way to go. I coated the meat with mayonnaise and then a package of Knorr onion mix. These should be Delicious. I'll let you know. Wish there was something healthy to make as a side??? Any suggestions? Pics to come later.