I must admit. I think I get some sort of high off of surprising the dear fiance. I mean, I always wanted to be June Cleaver or Lucille Ball. Dressed up in those adorable dresses, having a complete meal whipped up and perfect on the table for when he walks in the door. Of course, we aren't at that stage yet (but we will be in just 23 days!).
So last night, I decided to leave work a few minutes early to run by the grocery store. I found two new recipes on-line, and I picked a sure hit for dessert. Then I packed our lovely little meal into a picnic basket; then proceeded to pull the June Cleaver. Cute outfit, did my hair and even managed to have my make-up done for when Josh got to town.
I am happy to announce, it was a success! Well, I mean I got everything done before he came to pick me up. So here was the menu:
- Chilled Advacado Soup-I found it browsing on-line. I found it to be in the lacking department. I think I'll keep looking for a good chilled soup recipe...
- Ham and Swiss Cheese Roll ups. The other recipe I Found, I tweaked it to better suit our tastebuds, and they were pretty darn good. A bit on the rich side, but hey, that's what swiss cheese is all about, right?
- Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins for dessert! I think this was his favorite part, and mine too! I just Loooooove these and they are SO simple! So simple in fact, that I'll share the recipe.
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
I created this recipe to try and recreate the taste of the Banana Chocolate Chip Bread from Starbucks!
1 pkg of Marth White Banana Nut Muffins Mix
1/2 Cup of Half and Half
1 Tablespoon of Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons of butter (melted)
1/2 Cup dark chocolate Chips
Stir muffin mix and half and half until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar. Add to muffin batter. Mix in chocolate chips. Cook according to muffin mix direction. Voila!
I created this recipe to try and recreate the taste of the Banana Chocolate Chip Bread from Starbucks!
1 pkg of Marth White Banana Nut Muffins Mix
1/2 Cup of Half and Half
1 Tablespoon of Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons of butter (melted)
1/2 Cup dark chocolate Chips
Stir muffin mix and half and half until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar. Add to muffin batter. Mix in chocolate chips. Cook according to muffin mix direction. Voila!
So, what are your favorite domestic goddess recipes?And do any of you by chance have a great chilled soup recipe?
30 Sweet Comments!:
Love it!! How fun, I would totally dress up like June Cleaver, but he would see right through it because I don't cook.
I'll just have to live vicariously through your stories :)
oooh, that muffin recipe sounds delish. i'm making them this weekend!
WOW! Look at you domestic diva! Thanks for the recipes, they all look delish!
How cute are you!?! Those muffins sound delicious!
Those muffins sound delicious!
RelentlessBride
AAAww how sweet are you!!
What a sweet dinner!!
23 days Yay!!!
those muffins sound delicious! will have to try making them soon.
Mmm that muffin sure sounds good!
I have always wanted to be just like June Cleaver, too! Unfortunately, when we got married I realized that I'm not quite there yet...or even close. lol...but I teach, so this summer when I'm off for 12 weeks, I plan on being a lot more June Cleaverish :-)
I'm glad you had fun on your picnic :-)
Look at you!! Figuring out the domestic goddess routine even before the wedding!!
I've been married 4 years and still don't have this figured out! Looks like I'll be coming to you for tips!
What a great idea! I love June Cleaver's look, but I don't cook. Maybe one day.
You are an A-mazing woman! Wow! Where do you find the time and energy for this? I applaud you! Those muffins..the meal at that fact..sound great!!
Oooh these muffins sound so good. I'm not big on chilled soup but I do like avacado!
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog and becoming a chocoholic! :-)
I know what you mean, I have always aspired to be Lucy! I just heart her.
I think I will have to try these muffins, the hubs birthday is tomorrow and he loves all things banana! Thanks for the recipe.
Yummmmm!!! The muffins are a weekend must try!
oh my goodness! what a PRECIOUS and surely tasty surprise!! such sweetness!! you are sure to make one precious and thoughtful little mrs!!
thank you so much for your oh so sweet comments of my blog...so nice to meet you!
If someone made me a banana chocolate chip muffin, I may have worshipped him / her. You're really great for being to whip all those up :)
YOU are so sweet! I remember being the same way. I wanted to be a very traditional little wifey...but with kids in tow these days-it all goes by the wayside! Enjoy it while you can!
I'm totally going to make these muffins for my son's class when it's my turn to bring a snack. They will be a huge hit!
XO
Leigh
I have also wanted to play the roll of domestic housewife, but once I got a taste of it I think I would rather have a full time job and he be the househusband. LOL
Thanks for the simple recipe, I will have to give it a try as soon as my oven is fixed.
Sounds simply wonderful! Stopping by from SITS :)
That does sound easy--and yummy!
I love a girl that loves a good choc. chip muffin. Yum! June Cleaver, I am not, however. I think I am more like June Cleaver addicted to caffeine with Tourett's. Just saying. Happy SITS.
That bannana chocolate chip muffin recipe looks really easy and I'll bet it's delicious. Much as I want to sometimes try to be a domestic goddess, being a busy grad student more often than not interferes. It also doesn't help we have a tiny kitchen in our apartment. Usually my fiance is the one who takes on the domestic kitchen role.
I am not big on chilled soups but if you ever need a recipe for warm ones I have a ton of very YUMMY ones I could share with you. ;)
Banana chocolate chip muffins are my favorite go-to recipe. Yum.
Oh these sound yummy! P.S. I always wanted to be Donna Reed!
I've been looking for a good simple recipe like this, looks like the ticket. Also, I was so obcessed w/ Lucille Ball growing up. I've seen every episode of I love lucy except the Christmas one where they all dress up like Santas.
-Heather @ www.savingmoneylivinglife.blogspot.com
Totally easy recipe. I'm going to have to try it sometime.
Oh, I *love* banana... banana and coconut are my two favorite fruits. I'll have to try and make these, they sound simple AND delicious. Can't beat that combo!
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