Music, Meows, and Munchies

Looking for an easy recipe for your Church's get together of sorts? Look no further! This super simple recipe is easy to make and makes two pies as is. To make it easier, just buy premade graham or regular pie crusts. I made my own because I had nothing better to do. For the graham crust: Crumble up one and a half packages of whole graham crackers, so about 15 crackers. Mix in sugar and cup melted butter. Divide the mixture in half and add to two pie tins. It is easier to push the crumbs up the sides first and finish the bottom last. On top of the crust, add a layer of either fresh or frozen-and-thawed strawberries. I used thawed berries because we seem to be hoarding bags of frozen strawberries. Now for the filling: do two separate transactions. This part doesn't take long and it is easier (I think) than just doubling the mixture and trying to sort it out later. In a saucepan, combine the jello, sugar, cornstarch, and water.  Whisk this well and let...

My Mother's favorite frosting is Cream Cheese Frosting. Whenever her birthday comes around, this is a necessity. This is one of my favorite recipes to make too, though. Homemade cream cheese frosting is one of the greatest food creations on Earth, and any form of it that isn't hand made is a sin. This is a super easy recipe and really pays to use exact measuring when it comes to the powdered sugar, so as to not cover up the gentle tang of the cream cheese. 1. Cream the cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. 2. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time and incorporate. 3. Add the vanilla extract. 4. Optional: add fresh fruit or other flavorings. Ingredients: 4 oz cream cheese 4 oz room temperature butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Cream the cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. 2. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time and incorporate. 3. Add the vanilla extract. 4. Optional: add fresh fruit or other fl...