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Gluten Free Banana-Walnut Brownies INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray 1 egg 1 box Pillsbury™ Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix 1/3 cup mashed banana 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, divided PREPARATION DIRECTIONS Step 1 HEAT oven to 350°F. Coat 9-inch square baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. Step 2 WHISK egg in medium bowl. Add brownie mix, banana, waterContinue reading “Cooking Broke”

Calling all Cooking Broke Fans!!!! For everyone who loves to cook, you will want to gift this to yourself and loved ones! I am very selective of what advertising I put on this website and I can say this was worthy of a speech from me! You will love this cookbook for many reasons! 1)Continue reading “Advertising”

Pillsbury Perfect Sweet Potato Pie Filling Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups pureed sweet potatoes (2-3 roasted) or canned 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup white sugar PREPARATION DIRECTIONS Step 1 Combine sweet potatoes,Continue reading “Cooking Broke”

Candy Bar Fudge INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 (about 3.7-oz.) peanut caramel nougat chocolate candy bars, chopped 1 tub Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Milk Chocolate Flavored Frosting PREPARATION DIRECTIONS Step 1 LINE 8-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over sides of pan. Spray foil lightly with no-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Step 2Continue reading “Cooking Broke”

Butter Pecan Biscotti INGREDIENTS 1 box Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme® Yellow Premium Cake Mix 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup white baking chips PREPARATION DIRECTIONS Step 1 BLEND cake mix, eggs, butter, water and almond extract in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until evenly moistened.Continue reading “Cooking Broke”

Ham and Cheese Buns INGREDIENTS BUNS 1 box Pillsbury™ Hot Roll Mix 1 cup hot water, 120° to 130°F 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 large egg 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 3 teaspoons caraway seed 3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour, as needed to handle dough Nonstick cooking spray 24 dill pickle chips 1 pound thinly sliced cooked ham SAUCE 2/3 cup mayonnaise orContinue reading “Cooking Broke”

Raspberry Swirl Loaf INGREDIENTS 1 box Pillsbury™ Homemade White Bread Mix 2/3 cup warm water (120 to 130°F) 1 large egg 5 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 cup raspberry jam PREPARATION DIRECTIONS Step 1 Coat a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Step 2 Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and cool slightly. Combine bread mix, yeast packet, water, egg,Continue reading “Cooking Broke”

Having a sense of belonging is so important, considering the groups and labels we give ourselves and others. We are members of families, sporting teams, hobbyists, spiritual groups, charities, political parties, cities, countries and nationalities, to name a few. Nearly every aspect of our lives is organized around belonging to something. The sense of belongingContinue reading “Is having a sense of belonging important?”

All of December I will be posting for Cooking Broke to give ideas for the holiday meals and parties. So I hope everyone has the best holiday season and I look forward to giving you more in the new year! Deidre Gibbs

Are you looking to buy your first Christmas tree and Christmas decorations? Maybe you’re researching themes for the formal Christmas tree you’ll display in your foyer or living room. Or you’re just ready to update the look of your tree. When it comes to holiday decorating styles, Christmas 2023 has something for everyone. Whether you’reContinue reading “Christmas Decorating Trends: 5 Styles that Sparkle for 2023”