Freedom Girl

Its the perfect mix of rich chocolate brownies, the cool taste of peppermint, and the crunchy sweetness of candy canes. For the holidays or any time you want a fun dessert, these Peppermint Bark Brownies are a great choice. Ingredients: 1 box brownie mix 1/2 cup crushed candy canes 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Instructions: Preheat oven to temperature specified on brownie mix box Prepare brownie batter according to package instructions Fold in crushed candy canes, chocolate chips, and peppermint extract into the brownie batter Pour batter into a greased baking pan Bake according to package instructions, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean Remove from oven and let cool slightly Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth, stirring between each interval Drizzl...

A hearty and tasty way to start the day is with these Breakfast Polenta Bowls with Fried Eggs. Creamy polenta is the base for a fried egg, sauted vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese. Diced tomatoes and parsley add a fresh touch to the top. Ingredients: 1 cup polenta 4 cups water Salt and pepper to taste 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup diced tomatoes Chopped fresh parsley for garnish Instructions: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan Add 1 cup of polenta slowly while whisking and stirring all the time to avoid lumps Turn down the heat, cover, and let the polenta simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it gets thick and creamy Stir every so often Add salt and pepper to taste to the polenta Put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and he...