Pecan Pie Bars

   It's fall and what a great time to start thinking about all those recipes we enjoy around the holidays.This one's a keeper!

1 can crescent rolls
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, beaten

Open crescent rolls, unroll and press into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9X13 inch pan (sprayed with cooking spray), sealing all seams.

Bake in oven for 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients, pour over partially baked crust.

Return to oven for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool completely for at least an hour. Cut into bars and serve.

This is an easy way to enjoy pecan pie taste, without the trouble or enormous amount of calores in a traditional pie. One little bar (ok, maybe two) will satisfy your craving, I promise!

S'Mores...changed up!

Sunday evening, after a busy week and weekend, we built a little fire and decided to make s'mores. I have seen lots of "new" ideas for creating s'mores out in blog-land and thought we might change ours up as well. 

We started with a Ritz cracker,

topped that with a Reese's Peanut-butter Cup,

topped that with a roasted marshmallow (very roasted!),

and finished it off with another Ritz cracker. 

It was yummy! 

Everyone liked the change, a little salty, little sweet WITH a peanut butter cup! 

Does it get any better? I think not! 

And hanging out with this kid is always a good way to end the weekend...