Turtle Bars

 

For the Crust:

1/2 cup of butter

2 cups of flour

1 cup of brown sugar

1 cup of pecan pieces

To create the crust, mix together the butter, flour, and brown sugar using either a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture has a crumbly texture.

Next, press the mixture into a 9" x 13" un-greased pan and sprinkle the pecan pieces on top.

For the Caramel Layer:

2/3 cup of butter

1/2 cup of brown sugar

To make the caramel layer, mix together the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring continuously, until boiling. Let the mixture boil for 1 minute.

Pour the mixture over the crust evenly.

Bake the crust in the oven for 20 minutes at 350°F.

For the Topping:

1 cup of milk chocolate chips

Once the crust is removed from the oven, sprinkle the chocolate chips over it. Let the chips sit for 5 minutes to allow them to melt and then spread evenly over the surface of the bars.

Allow the bars to cool, then slice them into the desired portion sizes.

***I cut the recipe in half.

 

Garlic parmesan potatoes

 

 3 pounds of potatoes quartered

1/4 cup veg oil

3  tsp. Minced garlic

1 tsp oregano

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400º. Mid potatoes, oil garlic and oregano. Gently toss in the cheese.

Place on baking sheet covered with foil and bake for 20 minutes.  Sprinkle  the remaining cheese onto the potatoes and bake another 20 minutes. Check for doneness, bake longer if needed.

Garnish with chopped  fresh parsley if desired.  Serve.

I cut the recipe in half.