Friday, 8 May 2026

Salted Butterscotch Bars

A fun and delicious way to change up your normal brownies. These bars are full of butterscotch chips and are topped with sea salt to satisfy that sweet and salty lover in you


For the Bars:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups butterscotch chips
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

For the Frosting:
1 cup salted caramel or butterscotch chips
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
coarse ground sea salt, for garnish

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick baking spray.
  • Place the butter and butterscotch chips in a saucepan 
  • Heat over medium heat until melted.
  • Whisk in the brown sugar and vanilla.
  • Beat the eggs for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Slowly add a little bit of the hot butter mixture at a time and beat until everything is mixed together.
  • Add the flour and salt and mix again until a batter forms. 
  • Spread the mixture in the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. 
  • Remove and let cool completely.
  • Place the chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. 
  • Heat for 30 seconds. 
  • Stir until melted and creamy. 
  • Heat again for 15 seconds at a time, if needed.
  • Spread over the top of the cooled bars.
  •  Let set slightly before sprinkling with coarse sea salt.

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Bacon Swiss Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops topped with bacon and cheese. This 5 ingredient Bacon Swiss Pork Chops recipe is quick, easy, low carb, and an instant family favorite! Thank you The Gracious Wife


6 bone-in pork chops
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2-4 garlic cloves minced
9 bacon strips uncooked, cut in half
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

  • Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil and minced garlic.
  • Brush oil and garlic over pork chops with a pastry brush.
  • Place 3 half strips of bacon on each pork chop.
  • Bake at 425° for about 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature reads 145°F).
  • Remove pork chops from the oven and sprinkle cheese on immediately to melt. 
  • Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm.