Fat Frog Diary

This has been my most successful cake to date to serve at church. There wasn't a crumb left. 

This recipe is so naughty, I can't believe I'm publishing it where my bariatric friends can see. Well, mainly it's for me. I don't drink hardly at all, but when I do, this is my drink of choice. Why is it called Monkey Coffee? I have no clue. I call it sinful and that's enough.  Squirt the syrup on the sides of an old-fashioned glass. Add coffee cubes or ice cubes. Coffee cubes are simply coffee poured into an ice cube tray and frozen. Once solid, put them in a zip-top bag for storage. (You did label that bag, didn't you?)  Now pour in the vodka, Bailey's, and amaretto. Top off with some half-and-half. I like mine fairly blonde, but that's a "to taste" thing.  You may garnish with a maraschino cherry, if desired. Serve immediately. 

I don't have time to spend with complicated cookie recipes, especially when I run up on a deadline of Cookies Due Tomorrow! So here's a quickie cookie recipe to get you out of a jam.   Cake Mix (any flavor) 2 eggs ½ c. oil   Mix. Scoop on cookie sheet. Bake at 350F about 10 min. YMMV on cook time. Check and adjust.     Lee Plumb  

Crock Pot Bread Pudding Credit: http://www.inthekidskitchen.com/holiday-fun/crockpot-bread-pudding/ Crockpot Bread Pudding Recipe Note: This recipe can be made gluten free and/or dairy free with a few simple substitutions. Simply use non-dairy milk and/or gluten free bread. Slow-cooker Bread Pudding Ingredients 2 loaves of french bread 8 eggs 2 cups milk of your choice 1 tsp. cinnamon Brown sugar topping: 3/4 cup butter softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon Melt butter in microwave-safe container and whisk in brown sugar and cinnamon until smooth and thick. Kitchen supplies you might find useful: Crock-pot Non-slip mixing bowls Wire whisks Directions: Chop up the french bread into bite-sized cubes. Spray the inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place half of the bread pieces in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour half of the brown sugar topping onto the bread, taking care to distribute as evenl...

Banana Raisin Bread I'm a sucker for bread, especially quick breads. It's pretty easy to see this recipe came off the side of a box of graham cracker crumbs. I also recommend that you use bananas that have turned black on the outside. The sugars are fully developed, and they're "mushy" so easy to stir in. If you don't have time to use the bananas immediately, peel them and throw in a zippered freezer bag until you can use them. That way, you'll always have a supply of bananas for banana bread, muffins, and other treats.

Turtle Cheesecake Trifle 2 Sara Lee Pound Cakes (found in the freezer section of the grocery) 3 8-oz pkg cream cheese, softened 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup sugar 12 oz Cool Whip 2 c chopped pecans (I used walnuts) 10 oz caramel ice cream topping 10 oz hot fudge ice cream topping (I used Hershey’s syrup) 1.        Cut the pound cakes into bite-sized cubes 2.        Use a mixer to cream together the cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the Cool Whip. 3.        Layer the trifle as follows: a.        Single layer of pound cake cubes b.        Drizzle with ice cream toppings c.        Sprinkle on nuts d.        1/3 of the cheesecake mix e.        Repeat, finishing last cheesecake layer with ano...

https://peasandcrayons.com/2015/03/bacon-sriracha-potato-salad.html Ingredients 3 lbs red potatoes 3-4 slices of bacon 2.5 TBSP white vinegar 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup quality mayo [ homemade or store-bought ] 1/4 cup sour cream 1.5 TBSP sriracha chili sauce [ extra to taste ] 1/4 cup chopped green onion paprika, to taste Instructions 1.      Peel potatoes and chop into 3/4-inch cubes. 2.      Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water, about 1 inch above the potatoes. 3.     Set burner to high and bring water to a boil. 4.      While you wait, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and top with 3-4 slices of bacon. Set oven to 400 degrees F and place the baking sheet inside [no need to pre-heat] on the center rack. Bake for 20 minutes until crispy and golden. Alternatively you can fry the bacon if you prefer. * 5.      Once a rolling boil is reached, reduce ...

Applesauce Bread ½ c softened butter 1 large egg 1-1/2 t baking soda ¾ t nutmeg 1 cup sugar 1-1/2 c. flour 1 t. ground cinnamon ½ t kosher salt 1-1/2 c applesauce 1 t. pure vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare two small loaf pans by spraying with cooking spray. Set aside. In large bowl, blend together the butter, egg and sugar Add flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Mix until dough is crumbly. Pour in applesauce and mix. Add vanilla and mix. Scrape into loaf pans. Bake at 350F for 40 minutes. Cool completely, then turn out of pans.

Bittersweet Hot Chocolate Makes: 12 (3/4-cup) servings Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 5 to 6 hours (low) or 2-1/2 to 3 hours (high)   mnmilnes1 says: Excellent, but VERY rich! Ingredients 4   cups  half-and-half or light cream 4   cups  milk 2   3-inch pieces  stick cinnamon 1   12-ounce package  bittersweet chocolate pieces or two 6-ounce packages bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1   tablespoon  ...

Okay, so this one's not a low carb. Let's face it. Once in awhile, you need something that is a bit "naughty" for a variety of reasons. My band hates popcorn, and those soft pretzels sold in theaters turn to glue in my pouch. Painful! However, I can do these homemade versions if I eat one very, very slowly. DH is happy because he gets his favorite treat again. Fair trade! Soft Pretzels Ingredients 1   package  (8) refrigerated breadsticks 1     beaten egg white 1   tablespoon  water     Poppy seed Directions Unroll breadsticks so they lay flat. Gently pull each breadstick into a 16-inch rope. Shape each rope into a pretzel by crossing one end over the other to form a circle, overlapping about 4 inches from each end. Take one end of dough in each hand and twist once at point where dough overlaps. Carefully lift each end across to the edge of the circle opposite it. Tuck ends under edges to make pretzel shape. Moisten ends; press to seal. Place...

Crock Pot Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 can (28 oz) stewed tomatoes 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp celery seed 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Combine all but the basil in the crock pot. Cover and cook on Low 6-8 hours until done. Sprinkle with basil just before serving.   Coming Soon! A Haunted Halloween Blog Tour Lena Austin http://www.LenaAustin.com http://depravedduchess.blogspot.com

I miss this recipe. The "Frog Eye" part comes from a tiny pasta not available around here. (sniffle) I miss it. The kids, however, think it's a cool recipe since it sounds gross.

Kathy said: Hi Lena, I am making a split pea soup this afternoon. It has been simmering for about an hour now almost done. Just wanted to know if you had a split pea soup recipe? I am kinda winging it. There is a recipe on the back of the pea package but I did not have all those ingredients. I have only been make my own food these days and I think it has helped my weight loss. I control the salt, sugar and fats in my recipes. I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks for all the quick and easy recipes. imaluckydog kathy March 6, 2010 4:47 PM  Here's my best answer: Pea soup is normally high in carbs, but there is a way to lower the carbs by substituting some of the peas with creamy peanut butter. I've not personally tried this, so that's a rumor right now. If anyone does try it, please let me know. In the meantime, here's my best split pea soup:   Whoops. Came out crooked. Fortunately, it's still legible. Frankly, I follow the package dire...

Overnight Oatmeal Here is an easy way to serve a crowd a hearty breakfast before facing the elements for a day of winter sports. You can assemble it in the slow cooker in the evening and wake up to a bowl of hot, nourishing oatmeal. The slow cooker eliminates the need for constant stirring and ensures an exceptionally creamy consistency. It is important to use steel-cut oats; old-fashioned oats become too soft during slow-cooking. READER'S COMMENT: "Easy and delicious! I would award 5 stars except for the fact that the dried fruits lost their flavor during the overnight cooking. Hereafter for better flavor, I'll add fresh or hydrated dried fruits when I serve the oatmeal in the... Lena's note: Raisins work very well, but I recommend adding fruits and flavorings just before serving. Steel cut oats are better for you anyway. However, compared to the sugar bombs many moms are forced to serve in the name of effciency, this kind of breakfast wins hands down despite t...

This recipe comes courtesy of my fellow author, Mychael Black. I had to share. Note this is a very high-carb recipe. Serve this to the kids and that skinny person in your life who needs a few pounds. Sweet and Crunchy Ghosts Desserts By: Pegi Lee Online Rating: (0/10) Beneath their marshmallow coverings, these ghosts have a crunchy, salty surprise: pretzels! If the marshmallow starts to stick as you roll it out, just add more powdered sugar to the work surface. 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, divided 1 cup marshmallow creme 4 (3-inch-long) pieces thick pretzel rods* 8 mini chocolate chips 1. Stir 1 1/2 cups of the powdered sugar into marshmallow creme in large bowl, kneading with hands towards end as necessary. 2. Dust work surface with remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Divide marshmallow mixture into 5 balls. Roll or pat 4 of the balls into 6 1/2-inch flat rounds. Divide remaining piece into 8 balls; place 1 ball on each end of pretzel rods. Place pretzels upright on serving platter, press...