This weekend the guys were gone on a "guy" trip, and I was left home alone. I've always told Rich I need a little girl to hang with for times like that, but it just wasn't meant to be. However, I usually actually revel in my alone time. I just really enjoy cleaning and baking while no one else is home and then curling up with a snack and a good book or chick flick. However, for some reason, I was lonely this time. I think it's because I've been working so much and I miss my guys. So, what is a lonely girl to do to cure her sadness? We all know the answer....chocolate.
If you followed my link last week to the awesome Bakerella Blog (also in my blogroll), then you may have seen this recipe. Not only is it FAST and super EASY, but I tell you, it's heaven on a plate. It's a thick, giant piece of warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. One bite and I forgot that I was alone and left behind....I was happy that I didn't have to share!
Chocolate Chip Pie (originally from Nestle, featured on Bakerella)
1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell*
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 cup chopped pecans
Beat eggs in large mixer bowl on high until foamy. Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in butter.
Stir in morsels and nuts and spoon into pie shell:
Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
I made some cute little chocolate accents from melted semi-sweet chocolate chips and stuck them into some piped whipped cream.
I'm working an extra night this week, so I may not get to my Wednesday Fun Day this week, although I will still be updating! I may have to do the Fun Day on Friday instead. I have a question for all of you today....Please leave me some comments letting me know what you'd like to see more or less of here! What do you enjoy? What do you find hokey or annoying (besides me?) Do you have any new ideas that I could consider or recommendations? I'd love to hear what you all think, and really value hearing honest opinions. That's what friends are for!!!
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Stop! You're killing me! That looks SO good but I'm back on Weight Watchers so it will have to wait a while. But you bet I'm going to try it!
This looks too good, Tanya!! As for the blog, I wouldn't change a thing! I like how you do everything!! Don't work too hard, now!!
Hugs, Keri
Another wonderful recipe! Looks and sounds divine!
Oh this looks really really good, I will have to make this one.
Oh Man! I have to make that! Incredible! Mmmmm...
That looks so good!
How come you are able to eat this stuff and look so great?
I may have to try this one too. But I think I'd rather just live near you and be your taste tester!
I don't think you should change a thing on here. I love it all!
You make food looks so fantastic. I love your blog just the way it is! You are warm, inviting, and your food is to die for! Keep up the great work!
Now that looks good! I think that your blog is great. I love that it is a little of everything. Makes me keep coming back.
Well I read you daily but I never comment. Ilove your blog!! I wish I had the creativity to start one but I have no idea and frankly it seems very overwhelming! Oh well! I love your site and wouldn't change a thing!
Honestly, I love it all! And,I could never imagine you being annoying!
I think you are going to give the Pioneer Woman a run for her money!!
Yay for chocolate!!
Linda
I really like your blog as it is. It comes across as a normal woman (like most of us) who's working and keeping pace with her family and still trying to be creative in the kitchen. We all play around with recipes just like you and it's nice to get ideas from other people. We all eat real meals and desserts and love cheese and watch our weight. I think your's is terrific.
I don't have a blog, but I'm a weekend baker too. Working all the time, involved in all kinds of activities, etc. Love checking in with you every few days
That looks so decadent! I love everything about your blog. I am not a good decorator so I love all your great ideas.
That pie looks deathly delicious! I am glad you got it all to yourself!
i just adore your blog!! the only thing i'd want to see more of is maybe your every-day life... i'm so nosy!!! or as i like to say "curious" lol. i like seeing pictures of your decorating, activities, etc... but that's the only thing i can think of that i would want to change!!! i love your writing.
also tonight i'm making your potato/bacon/scallion soup, my husband and i are SUPER excited for comfort food ;)
This looks wonderful! I am really enjoying your blog.
Oh, that heart is TOO cute!! What a perfect, perfect accent!! I love your blog & it's format, don't change a thing!! :D
Boy does that look wonderful...My birthday is tommorrow and we're all too cheap to buy a cake I think I might make that for myself...
Ok, you are a woman after my heart! That pie is calling my name! Yummy!
As for your blog...I enjoy everything you write. You share a bit of your family life and your cooking... makes it feel like your are sitting down and sharing a conversation with a friend when you stop by.
THAT PIE LOOKS AMAZING.
(i may or may not have licked my computer screen... wha? is that not ok?)
Ha!
I Love your recipes.. they are visual... and make my day!
Goodness Gracious! That "pie" looks to-die-for!
I love your blog and can't think of a thing you should do different, seriously! I love the mid-week fun things, the questions, your humor and writing and I LOVE all the food porn! ;)
That looks amazing! And I love how you made the chocolate shapes. I have lurked around your blog for a while and just love it. I wouldn't change a thing!
Oh my! This looks so good! I am printing this out as we speak!
Tanya, we make chocolate chip pie every Thanksgiving in lieu of pumpkin, and serve it up with peppermint ice cream. We like it so much we do it again at Christmas, then don't make it again all year to keep it special!
Every choice you make for your blog keeps it interesting. Don't change a thing!!
Yum! That looks sooo good :-D
Don't change a thing; just keep being your wonderful self and we will keep coming here every day.
Wouldn't change a thing.
This will be my Sunday baking project. Looks delicious!
That looks sooo good. And the best part is I have all the ingredients on hand. :)
Well, I love your recipes, and I really like your decorating style and your crafts you create. Don't change a thing!
I wish you were my neighbor! I really enjoy coming here everyday and would love to sit down and have a cup of coffee with you.
Dearest Tanya, I love your blog as it is! All of it. xo Cat ^..^
Chocolate is THE CURE ALL!!
I just SO love your blog! You and your story as a mother are inspiring to me. I am busy cooking my way through your blog. I really enjoy the tween foods and kid friendly stuff you post, because I have 2 young boys and love cooking fun stuff with them or for them. We made the jello ring a few times and just did the halloween snack mix- such fun and the easy factor is great too. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Keep doing what you're doing and we will keep coming back. I think your blog is wonderful and enjoy your recipes, stories, and seeing life from your point of view. I wouldn't change a thing.
I really should not come checking out your blog at night, sitting here alone (with DH out of town), hungry.......*sigh*
I think your blog is great "as is"!
I'm thinking that pie could definitely cure loneliness! I'm definitely going to try this one out during the holidays!
Tanya-do not change, please! I am just starting to find my way around blogger world and Wednesday Fun Day and Friday Give a way Day. And, your recipes are fantastic! Don't go changin'..........sing along.
It looks delicious! I am going to make your potato soup this week too.
I love your blog, your recipes are wonderful. I love how you do different things to change it up, like your favorites on wednesday etc... and you share about yourself and family. The only thing I would like to see is the kitchen that you create all those wonderful dishes in! Oh, and keep those recipes coming, you are amazing!
I love TRIED and true recipes. Things that you cook and have perfected. Recipes that are quick and easy for working women.
I HATE when someone posts a recipe they have never tried!! why?
So more quick, easy, and tried and true recipes!!
LOVE your blog.
Loving the great pics. I love how you show the steps. For example when you made these chocolate shapes. It means so much more to see it than to just read about it. I've tried several recipes in the past that require this skill. I'm gonna try it, but this time I think I might be more successful than in the past thanks to the demo.
Gosh don't change a thing, I love all your recipies and photos YUM!
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