Carmel Brownies (Blondies)

1 stick butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (can use 1/2 sucanat)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts (I used walnuts)

melt butter and sugar together and then mix everything together. put in a greased 9x9 baking pan and bake at 350 for 35 mins. Put powdered sugar on top after removing from oven. Let cool about 5 minutes before eating.

Cheesy potatoes

http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/prt/0,1746,133188-253193,00.html


from Cooks.com

8 medium potatoes
1 stick butter
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ cup shredded cheese
1 cup chopped cooked bacon (optional)

peel and cut potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender. Drain and mash. Mix in butter. Mix in sour cream and ¾ cup of bacon, and 1 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle potatoes in casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.

Bake in 305 degree oven for 20 minutes