Showing posts with label breads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label breads. Show all posts

Monday, November 18, 2013

Bacon and Cheese Cornbread Recipe

Bacon and Cheese Corn Bread Recipe, Bacon Cheese and Spicy Chipotle bring this humble side dish to the spotlight! Watch out turkey here comes the #Cornbread to remember #cornbradrecipe #holidad
Hola Amigos! For the next couple of weeks it's most likely we will be eating a lot of  corn bread! All kinds of cornbread, some spicy, some sweet, some that are hard as a rock and best fed to the birdies in the yard, corn bead in  stuffing, in muffins you name it! This is my super easy and savory recipe with a twist from all the other corn breads you will have these season.
Bacon and Cheese Cornbread Recipe, Bacon and Cheese come together in this delicious twist of your traditional classic #cornbread #cornbreadrecipe #holidayrecipe

There is no flour measuring, no creaming of the corn or using the can stuff, just mix a few ingredients, most of them in your pantry at this moment, bake and enjoy.
Bcon and Cheese Cornbread Recipe, they say everything is better with bacon and cheese and that is the case for sure with these savory cornbread, with a hint of chipotle this will be your go to recipe for this holiday season #cornbread #cornbreadrecipe Holidayfood

It has the things my guys love to no end, bacon and cheese! I added the things I love a bit of smokiness spicy and broccoli! I know it's different, but so good!...believe me when I say this was one veggie that wasn't picked out of the plate like it happens almost on regular basis here by my little one

Give this Corn Bread a try and mix in the elements you love the most, if you are not a fan of broccoli, leave it out and substitute it with your favorite one or add corn! This is a very flexible recipe and that's what I love about it, gives you the foundation for you to do it your way and make it your own.

Thank you for your visit today, I hope you include this quick recipe as one of the many holiday dishes you will have this season! Remember my friends, everything tastes better with a Pinch of Love!
Bacon and Cheese Cornbread Recipe, Savory Cornbread with our favorite flavors of cheese, bacon and a bit of spice for that extra kick #cornbread #cornbredrecipe #holiday


Besitos,
Lizy

Bacon and Cheese Cornbread Recipe
Ingredients:
2 (8.5 oz) Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
1 (8 oz) Package Cottage Cheese
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese
1 TBSP Chipotle in Adobo Sauce
4 Eggs, beaten
4 Strips of Bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (8 oz) Package Frozen Broccoli 
1 Small onion, chopped 
1/2 Cup Butter + 1 TBSP extra
Directions:
Pre-heat oven at 350 degrees. Melt butter in a 9 x 13 inch pan. 
In a medium skillet melt 1 TBSP butter and saute onion until transparent. Remove from skillet.
Mix all the ingredients and add saute onions. Add this mix to the previously buttered baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm and Enjoy!

Prep Time 5 minutes                                                                 Bake Time 45 Minutes                          

Sharing my Savory Corn Bread Recipe at these Fabulous Parties:
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Monday, November 11, 2013

Oatmeal Banana Muffins with Flax Seeds Recipe

Oatmeal Banana Muffins with Flax Seeds Recipe, after you try these muffins, they will become the best part of your daily routine. Oatmeal, banana and the unexpected crunch of the Flax Seeds, just keep the coffee coming! #muffins #oatmealmuffins #bananamuffins #flax
Hola Amigos! Glad to be here a the blog today sharing  with you my first "from scratch" muffins!
You know me, I'm still yet to conquer my fear of baking sweets from scratch, the flour, the baking powder, the not over mixing, it's all a big headache for me and I tend to avoid those at any cost! But once in a while, with deep breaths and fire extinguisher at hand, I get enough courage to try something simple and safe.

Perhaps one day I'll do something more daring, for now, these muffins are just what I need.

I think I fell I little more comfortable because it was one of my mom's  easy recipes, designs for her baking impaired daughter. If something was to go wrong on the first try, I could always call her and ask for help. I know you must be thinking how could I mess up muffins...believe me I Can!
Oatmeal Banana Muffins with Flax Seeds Recipe, Easy to make and oh so sweet,this muffins are better than any store bought ones and are done in only 18 minutes! Enjoy homemade healthy goodness and butter them up! Yummm! #muffins #bananamuffins #oatmealmuffins, #flax

They have  a little extra healthy crunch with the Flax, but that's about it..I even put some glaze over because to my hubs it is not a muffin if it doesn't have glaze...that sounds more like a cupcake to me..but I'm here to please.

Oatmeal Banana Muffins with Flax Seeds Recipe, fun to make and delicious to eat, these sweet muffins take breakfast to a different lever #muffins #oatmealmuffins #bananamuffins #flax

Thank goodness they came out perfect and I feel confident enough to share the recipe with you. If I can do it, You can too!
Oatmeal Banana Muffins with Flax Seeds Recipes, muffins just got sweeter and a bit crunchy with this easy and delicious recipe! Perfect for your breakfast with your coffee or an after school snack for the kids. #muffins #bananamuffins #oatmealmuffins #flax

Thank You for your visit today! It's always a blessing when we have the chance to share our achievements with friends no matter how little they are. Keep in mind my friends, that everything tastes better with a Pinch of Love!

Besitos,
Lizy

Oatmeal Banana Muffins with Flax Seeds
Ingredients
3/4 Cup Oatmeal
3 Ripe Bananas, mashed
3/4 Cup Sugar
3 Eggs
3/4 Cup Butter or Margarine
1 tsp Salt
1/4 Cup Honey
2 Cups Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 -1 TBSP Flax Seeds
Directions:
Heat Up oven at 375 F and prepare your muffin pan with light oil . In a large bowl cream sugar and butter. Add eggs and mashed bananas, mix and add honey. 
In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients and add them slowly to the wet ingredients mix. Mix only till ingredients are moist and integrated, in other words avoid over mixing it. Pour the mix on your prepared muffin pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick in the middle comes out clean! Remove from oven, let them cool and enjoy. 
Note: Glaze is not necessary, but if you want the extra touch of sweetness like the hubs did, these are the ingredients and directions for the glaze.
Glaze
1 1/4 Cup Confectioner's Sugar
1/4 Cup Butter, melted
1 tsp Clear Vanilla extract
2 TBSP Hot Water
Blend sugar and butter well. Add vanilla, stir. Add hot water until is smooth.If you want a thinner glaze add a little more hot water.

Prep Time 5 minutes                                Cook time 18-20 minutes                 Serves 12 muffins

Sharing my sweet glazed semi healthy muffins at these Fabulous Parties:
Rain on a Tin RoofHuckleberry LoveThe Chicken ChickWatch Out MarthaJam HandsFeeding Big,Mad in CraftsA Southern FairytalePint Sized BakerHun...what's for Dinner?Mandy's Recipe BoxThe Gunny SackNap Time CreationsHome Stories A to ZOur Table for SevenBetween Naps on the PorchSugar Bee CraftsCozy Little HouseSmart School HouseGinger Snap CraftsMade to be a MommaMy Girlish WhimsAll She CooksDucks 'n a RowThe View from 510Hi! It's JillyMemories by the MileFluster BusterCreative GeekeryLamberts LatelyPosed PerfectionKrafty CardsA Glimpse InsideGingerly MadeLive, Laugh RoweMade in a DaySaving 4 SixThe Crafty BlogstalkerSparkles and a StoveSimply Create and DesignConsider Me InspiredThe Mandatory MoochArtsy Fartsy MamaWhat's Cooking LoveThe Best Blog RecipeJuggling Real Food and Real LifeThe Girl CreativeThe Inspiration NetworkSweet HauteJennifer RizzoThe Answer is ChocolateKitchen Fun with my 3 SonsRattlebridge FarmTidy MomMy Turn (for Us)Craft DictatorBecoming MarthaLiving Better TogetherMy Personal AccentThe Jenny Evolution504 MainLiz Marie BlogNot Your Ordinary RecipesThe Pin JunkieDiana RamblesThe Thriftiness MissToday's Creative BlogCheerios and LattesThe Wondering BrainAngels HomesteadToo Much Time on my HandsWhat's Cooking with RuthieSewLicious Home DecorMade From PinterestLemon Paper DesignsSuburbs MamaTwigg StudiosNifty Thrifty Things2 Crochet HooksFlamingo ToesLife on Lakeshore DriveSerenity YouMail for RoseyEveryday Mom's MealI Should be Mopping the FloorsMy Mixing SpoonsUnder The Table and DreamingThis Gal CooksA Pinch of JoyLines AcrossThe Plaid and Paisley KitchenChef In TrainingLady Behind the CurtainA Bright and Beautiful LifeGina's Crafty CornerThe Brambleberry CottageLamberts LatelyKatherine's CornerA Glimpse InsideThe Girl CreativeThe Shabby Nest


Monday, October 21, 2013

Caramel Apple Biscuit Cups Recipe

Hola Amigos! Happy New Week! hope your weekend was fun and uneventful. At the house we tried to take it easy and relax after a few worrisome days  due to a silly  school accident my little one had at his K school. He is fine now but it was a bit stressful with a very lengthy visit to his doctor and right away to the ER. We just had to take it easy and that's how this  treat came to be!

When I'm stressed I crave for little bites of sweet comfort. I had a 3 apples that were not looking to happy and a pint of my favorite vanilla bean ice cream, baked apples with ice cream sounded amazing to me.

I kicked it to another lever baking them on my favorite caramel sauce. Had my dessert and so much left over that the next day for breakfast I decided to stuff our regular Sunday biscuits with the mix!
Oh boy! Now I need to make this every Sunday! They are warm, sweet and juicy. Crispy in the outside and sticky in the inside!
Caramel Apple Biscuit Cups Recipe, hot sticky and sweet! These cups are a combination of caramel apples and apple pie, all thanks to a can of biscuits! Easy to make! #Caramelapples #Fallrecipes #sweetbiscuits #breakfastpastries

My pictures didn't come out good this time, they really don't do justice to how good and gooey these guys are. Note to self, time to get a light box for the soon to be here cold and dark days!

In light of recent commentaries of a certain public figure about bloggers I'm going to say one more time, I'm no expert. I don't have a degree in culinary arts and I have never been the editor of a glossy magazine.
I am an expert of what my family and friends like. After spending 7 years of my life studying in my country and overseas I do have a University degree and I'm the editor of the weekly grocery list I write in order to know what I need to get to plan for my family's meals. Meals that I've been sharing with you in hopes to inspire you in creating something similar to your family adding your own personal touches. You have and that is why almost a year later I keep writing this blog and enjoying each and every one of my readers!
Caramel Apple Biscuot Cups Recipe, give your breakfast pastries a sweet twist with these caramel apple filling! The flavors of fall in one delicious warm and sticky biscuit! #caramelapple #breakfastpastries #fallrecipes

This particular recipe started as one thing and ended as another...don't we all do that once in a while? My guys liked it, they smiled and some licked their little fingers and that was enough validation to me.
But enough of that lady and back to the biscuits, lol...I'm sure you are going to like them. I even drizzled more caramel sauce over them after they were done...yummm!

Thank you for visiting the blog my friends! Halloween is only 10 days away....(And still no costume, ugh!), Give these apples with or without the biscuits cups a try. As I said they are delicious with just plain ice cream, but if you have left overs...go ahead and stuff your morning biscuits with them and give your usual breakfast a sweet tasty spin!  Remember everything tastes better with a Pinch of Love!

Besitos,
Lizy

Caramel Apple Biscuit Cups
Ingredients:
3 Green Apples
1 Cup Brown Sugar
4 TBSP Butter
1/2  Cup Cream 
Pinch of salt
1 tsps vanilla 
1 tsps lemon juice
1.2 tsps cinnamon
1/2 tsps nutmeg
1/2 tsps allspice
1 can  (8) Grands Honey Butter Biscuits
Directions:
Heat up oven at 350F
For caramel apples:
Peel and diced apples. Pour 1 tsp of lemon juice on the apples, mix. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and all spice, mix and set aside.
In a saucepan on medium heat add and mix brown sugar, butter cream and a pinch of salt. Cook until bubbly and semi thickened for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Mix.
Add this sauce to the apples, make sure all the apples are coated by the caramel. Place in the oven, cover with aluminum foil   and cook  until apples are soft but not mushy, about 20 minutes. 
Remove from oven, let it cool a bit before serving over ice cream or just eating right out of a bowl.
For Caramel Apples Biscuit Cups:
Heat up oven to 375F
Take 2 biscuits from the can, put them together between 2 sheets of wax paper and using a rolling pin,  roll them flat until you get a circle approximately 5 -5 1/2 inches each. You will get 4 circles out of a can.
Using a jumbo nonstick muffin pan, place each circle on the muffin cup. Make sure the biscuit dough is covering the bottom and sides of the muffin cup. Spoon the apple mixture on each dough cup  almost all the way to the top. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and cool before serving. 

Prep Time 20 minutes                        Bake Time 20 minutes                               Serves 4

Sharing my Fall Apple Stuffed Biscuits at these Fa-Boo-lous Parties:
Ms enPlaceDIY Home Sweet HomeA Southern FairtytaleMad in CraftsJam HandsThe Plaid and Paisley KitchenWatch Out, Martha!A Pinch of JoyFeeding BigThe Gunny SackHun What's for Dinner?Our Table for SevenChef in TrainingMemories by the MileLove Bakes Good CakesNot Just a HousewifeBetween Naps on the PorchA peek into my ParadiseLady Behind the CurtainSmart School HouseGinger Snap CraftsSomeday CraftsThe Shady PorchMade to be a MommaReal Housewives of RivertonAll She CooksPolkadots on ParadeKitchen Meets GirlSNAPDucks' n a RowPink Recipe BoxThe Well Crafted HomeLive Laugh RoweThe Crafty BlogstalkerLamberts LatelyMade in a DayThe Mandatory MoochJennifer RizzoGingerly MadeSparkles and a StoveDelishMy Turn (for Us)Simply Dream and CreateCraftionaryThe Best Blog RecipesThe Girl CreativeMy Life in PencilPractically FunctionalToday's Creative BlogSweet HauteThe Patriotic Pam504 MainKitchen Fun with my 3 SonsThe Answer is ChocolateSix Sisters StuffCheerios and LattesMade From PinterestCraft DictatorClassy ClutterWill Cook For SmilesSew-LiciousSuburbs MamaTwigg StudiosLemon Paper DesignsSerenity YouCooking for the Seven DwarfsI Should be Mopping the FloorsCreate with JoyCraft-O-ManiacFrugal Foodie MamaSL Under the table and DreamingHuckleberry LoveSumo's Sweet StuffCarrie This HomeBoogie Board CottageAlderberry HillNavy Wifey PetersThe Chicken ChickLines AcrossSay Not Sweet AnneThe Plaid and Paisley KitchenTiti CraftySuburbs MamaFlamingo ToesBetween Naps on the PorchCoastal CharmGolden ReflectionsPint Sized BakerSugar Bee CraftsThe Blackberry VineNap Time CreationsHome Stories A to ZKathe with an ECozy Little HouseThe Brambleberry CottageCreative GeekerySaving 4 SixWhat's Cooking Love?52 Mantels

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Alfredo and Pesto Chicken Bruschetta Recipe

Alfredo and Pesto Chicken Bruschetta Recipe, this classic Italian Appetizer is made with leftover chicken and bread! Oh yeah...make an entire new meal with adding just a few fresh ingredients..and Bacon!
Hola Amigos! With the weekend approaching I have the perfect appetizer for you or even a light meal with a bowl of soup instead of a sandwich. And the best thing of all is that you can make this with leftovers from a classic Italian dinner like Chicken Alfredo. That's what I did!
Alfredo and Pesto Chicken Bruschetta Recipe, this Italian classic appetizer is made with leftover chicken and bread! oh yeah!..made an entire new meal by adding a few extra ingredients and Bacon!

I had made some Fettuccine Alfredo a few days ago, you can find the recipe here and had some chicken and Italian bread leftover. My husband had to go on a last minute business trip and it was only me and the kids. No point of cooking a big meal, right, then and idea came to mind, how about bruschetta, Alfredo and Pesto, crazy but it might work.

I just added store bought Alfredo sauce, crisp bacon, tomatoes, basil and made a delicious pesto butter with butter and store bought pesto.
Alfredo and Pesto Chicken Bruschetta Recipe, this Italian classic appetizer is made with leftover chicken and bread. Enjoy an entire new meal by adding a few fresh ingredients and Bacon

My semi-home made Alfredo and Pesto Bruschetta was a hit and a  "you have to make these again mom"! AKA Seal of Approval from the kiddos!

I even made a couple Vegetarian! I was thinking on a Vegetarian bloggy friend of mine (you know who you are, lol  don't worry I won't Out You) and thought she could have these anytime!
Just a few sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms sauteed in a little bit of olive oil and white wine, salt and pepper and you are all set!


I love when  last minute fixins' turns this good.

Thank you so much for your visit today! I hope your coming weekend goes as planned and if you are having friends over always consider this recipe to share with them. Keep in mind my friends, everything tastes better with a Pinch of Love!
Alfredo and Pesto Chicken Bruschetta Recipe, this classic Italian Appetizer is made with leftover chicken and bread. Create and entire new delicious dish by just adding a few fresh ingredients and Bacon

Besitos,
Lizy

Alfredo and Pesto Chicken Bruschetta
Ingredients
1 Loaf Italian Bread
2 TBSP Pesto Sauce
4 TBSP Unsalted Butter
2 Cups Shredded Chicken
4 Slices of Bacon Crisp and Crumbled
1 Jar Alfredo Sauce
1 Large Tomato
Basil Leaves
1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
For vegetarian:
8 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms Sliced
Olive Oil
1/2 White Wine 
Directions:
Heat oven at 400F.
In a heavy sauce pan, mix shredded chicken with Alfredo Sauce heat up until warm. Set aside. Dice your tomato finely and julienne your basil leaves. 
In a microwave safe container, melt the butter. Remove and add 2 tablespoons of your pesto sauce. Spread this mix or "Pesto Butter" over your bread slices, front and back. Place them on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove form oven.
Top each slice of bread with the Chicken mixture, chopped tomato, basil, crumble bacon and mozzarella cheese. Drizzle a little bit of "pesto butter" if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
To make the vegetarian version. 
In a large skillet with olive oil saute the sliced mushrooms, once soft add white wine and let simmer for 5 minutes. Mix with 3/4 Cup Alfredo Sauce. Take your toasted bread, spread the mushroom mix on the bread and top with tomato, basil and cheese, Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time 5 minutes     Cooking Time 10 minutes      Serves 6-8


Sharing my leftover magic meal at these Fabulous Parties:
Kitchen Fun with my 3 SonsMy Turn (for Us)Home Maid SimpleRattlebride FarmBlissful and DomesticDo Small Things with Love504 Mainthe Pin JunkieJennifer RizzoMy Romantic HomeThis and ThatThe Best Blog RecipesLove and LaundryChic on a ShoestringThe Shabby NestThe Answer is ChocolateTidy MomOne Tough MotherA Simple FiveCraftionaryLiz MarieSimply DesigningBecoming MarthaSimply Sweet HomeLiving Better TogetherThe Jenny EvolutionMy Personal AccentKrafty Card Set4 Little FergusonsTartertots and JelloCooking with CurlsHappy and Blessed HomeFive Days 5 WaysJust Us FourWhiperberryLydia's Flexitarian KitchenThe Wondering BrainLovely Crafty Home,Dear CreativesDessert Now, Dinner LaterAngel HomesteadSerenity YouCheerios and LattesToo Much TimeClassy ClutterThe Taylor HouseFlamingo ToesLife on Lakeshore DriveSuburbs MamaTwigg studiosSpatulas on ParadeVMG206Nifty Thrifty ThingsRain on a Tin RoofHuckleberry LoveStill Being MollyCupcake-n-BakeThe Princess and her CowboysThe Plaid and Paisley KitchenA Southern FairytaleMad in CraftsThe Chicken ChickSay Not Sweet AnneMs.enPlaceBoggieBoard CottageI Gotta Try ThatWho Needs a CapeThe Blacberry VineLadybug BlessingsMama Dishhun...what's for dinner?Our Home Away from HomePint Sized BakerKathe with an EMandy's Recipe BoxChef in TrainingLove Grows WildHome Stories A to Z Nap- Time CreationsSugar Bee CraftsAdventures of a DIY MomFeeding BigHomemade GingerMemories by the MileNot Just a HousewifePowerful MotheringSmart School HouseMade to be a MamaGinger Snap CraftClean and ScentsibleFluster BusterThe Shaddy PorchLady Behind the CurtainMy Girlish WhimsAdorned from AboveKitchen Meets GirlAll She CooksDIY Craft ProjectsThank You HoneyWorthing CourtThe 36th AvenueLife with the Crust Cut Off,  Fine Craft GuildSew Much AdoSomeday CraftsThe Real Housewives of RivertonSNAP!The Crafty Blog StalkerWhat's Cooking Love?Saving 4 SixLive, Laugh, Rowe52 MantelsThe Mandatory MoochThe Brambleberry CottagePolkadots on ParadeSouthern LovelyKatherines CornerHouse of HepworthsLamberts LatelyThe Style SistersMy Joy Filled LifeFood Done LightSew Much Crafting,
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Friday, April 26, 2013

Crock Pot Chocolate Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Dried Cherries

Hola Amigos! Happy Friday! Let's finish our work week with something homemade, sweet, a put it together and forget it kind of dish! Who feels like staying in the kitchen for hours when the weekend seems so promising...yes...finally it would be 70F!!! Loving it!

We are making some delicious bread pudding in a crock pot (hence the put it together and forget it!). Here's the recipe:
Chocolate Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Dried Cherries
in a Crock Pot

Spray Cooking Oil ( I used Trader Joe's Coconut Oil)
1 pound (10-11 slices) Cinnamon or Cinnamon Raisin Bread, cubbed
1/2 Cup Dried Cherries, chopped and whole
1/2 Cup semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
1 3/4 Cups Milk
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/3 cup Unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 TSPS Vanilla extract
4 eggs beaten 
Toasted Almonds for Garnish
Whipped Cream for Garnish
Ice Cream, just because!

Spray the inside of your crock pot with your cooking spray.
Place the bread cubes in the crock pot, topped with the chocolate chips and cherries.
In a separate bowl, mix milk, sugar, cocoa, vanilla and eggs. Pour this over you bread mixture, pushing the bread cubes into the milk until they are all coated.

Cover and cook on slow for 2 hours or until set. 
Serve warm with whipped cream, almonds or Ice Cream!
Listo,

It couldn't  get any simpler than this.The darker areas you see are not burnt spots by any means...they are melted chocolate chips, cocoa and cherries...yumm!

This is a such a traditional dessert but we have given it a whole new flavors with the chocolate and cinnamon bread. I even drizzled a bit extra Chocolate syrup, just bec..well you know, lol

Thank You for visiting the blog today! I hope you get to enjoy this recipe with family and friends this weekend. Remember, everything tastes better with a Pinch of Love!

Besitos, 

Monday, March 18, 2013

Lunes de Chocolate-Chocolate Mondays

Chocolate Tea Bread with Orange Cream Cheese Filling

Hola amigos! How was your weekend? I hope it was full of green fun on St. Patrick's Day Celebration and anticipation for the arrival of Spring in a few days!
Before we get on with our recipe today, I wanted to let you know that due to the high amount of  "spam" I'm getting in the shape of anonymous comments I've stopped that option from the blog. I love to hear from you guys...but I hate those spammers filling up my mail with useless junk.

My recipe today starts with the story that unfolded  47 years ago..there was a young lady walking behind her mother's kitchen writing down eagerly every single recipe and cooking tip she could get her from her. That was my mother taking notes from a great cook, mi "abuelita, my grandma". Oh I miss her cooking and I miss her...but back to my mom. She did all this before she got married..now guess who has the notebook with my grandma's recipes and tips for a good meal...I Do! yes! Scored Big Time...my mom gave it to me, when I got married and it has been with me ever since. It's one of my most valuable possessions, she wrote some notes too so I think I have the best of both of them. There I found this recipe for Chocolate Tea Bread, still don't know why it's called that way...but that was how  my grandma's/mom called this bread and I'm sticking to it, lol.
Here is the recipe:
Chocolate Tea Bread with Orange Cream Cheese Filling

Chocolate Tea Bread
1 Cup Walnuts
2 Cups Biscuit Mix
3/4 Cup Hot Orange juice
2 Squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate
2/3 Cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 Tsps Vanilla extract



Heat Oven at 350 degrees, grease and flour a loaf pan. In a food processor finely chop the walnuts, empty into a large bowl and add biscuit mix. Mix the remaining ingredients until smooth ( you could also put them in a blender, I did)
Add this to the biscuit and walnut mix until everything is moistened. Pour in the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until a knife or toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan and placing the loaf on a  cooling in a rack. Serve with Orange Cream Cheese Filling

Orange Cream Cheese Filling.

1/2 cup Orange marmalade
8 ounces room temperature Cream Cheese. 
Process both ingredients until they are smooth, refrigerate unused portion and use on toast or bagels too!
Listo,

I got to say what I love about this bread is that is crispy in the outside and soft in the inside

The orange cream cheese melts the minute you put it on a slice of freshly baked bread enhancing the orange and chocolate flavors in it!

I'm a coffee drinker in the winter and fall and a tea lover for spring and summer, but this bread with go great with either of my favorite drinks...and even a hot cup of cocoa!

And if you don't have cream cheese and orange marmalade handy...butter, honey or syrup are always excellent alternatives!

This is my chocolate recipe for this Monday my friends I hope you get around to make it for your family and enjoy it as we've been enjoying it for generations now! With this recipe, I want to emphasize more than ever than everything tastes better with a Pinch or Love as my parents just celebrated their anniversary #47!

Besitos,
Lizy