Books..

So I have recently read many books. And like any book lover I want to recommend some to you. Books are kind of my best friends. Instead of listening during trig or history, I read on my new kindle. It's kind of awesome and where ever I am it's probably sure to follow. I got the Kindle Paperwhite, its easy to use and back lit. So now you are able to read in the dark. 

The first book I read on my new Kindle was Divergent by Veronica Roth. All I can say is READ IT. I liked loved the book. I read this book in about a day. So basically if you want a breathtaking novel to read Divergent is right up your alley.

And if you liked Divergent by Veronica Roth then you'll absolutely love the sequel Insurgent by Veronica Roth. This book was just as good as the first one. It was the type of book where you sit at the edge of the seat until the very end. Oh! And the ending, all I can say is that I can't wait until this fall when the third book comes out. This can't be soon enough. 

If you are looking for a series that will help pass time as you wait for another series or book to come out I would recommend to you The Luxe Series by Anna Godbersen. There are four books in this series and the setting of the books takes place in the early 1900's in the high society of New York City. Through this series you see the triumph and downfalls of the high society boys and girls. This book has its very touching moments and like any book of this nature there of course is the selfish snobby heiress but she of course is put in her place. 

These are just a few of very, very, very many books that I have read that I would recommend for someone to read. Hope you have a good read. 

Read On!

The Fiery Redhead

Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

I recently found this recipe on Pinterest. I was in need of a quick fix for a dessert. Though this recipe wasn't the very best, it was great for a quick cookie. This peanut butter cookie has only 4 ingredient, FOUR. I know its hard to believe, but these cookies have a melt in your mouth quality. When I made these cookies the first time they hardened after a couple of days , but were still delicious dipped in milk. These cookies are easy enough that kids could make them (of course with supervision) and they take only a few minutes to mix up. 

Ingredients you'll need:

1 cup of sugar

1 cup of peanut butter

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1 egg

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2.Mix sugar, vanilla, egg and peanut butter together in a mixing bowl. 

3. Drop tablespoons of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Make sure they are evenly spread apart, about 1 or 2 inches. 

4. Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden.

5. Put on a rack or towel to cool.

6. Eat up and enjoy!

There see how easy that was! 

Thanks and enjoy!

                         The Fiery Redhead.

Strawberry Cheesecake

  Strawberry Cheesecake. Just hearing it sounds so DELISH. This recipe I found ages ago. Cheesecake looks hard to make but is actually usually so simple, a piece of cake.

         These are the ingredients you will need:

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (I usually just use one package of graham crackers)

1/4 cupwhite sugar

2 teaspoonsground cinnamon

1/3 cupbutter, melted

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed and drained

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (very important. try to have it at room temp. or close to it)

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cuplemon juice

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3eggs

1 tablespoon water (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl. Then press mixture into the bottom of  an ungreased 9-inch spring form pan. Refrigerate this while preparing the cream cheese mixture and the strawberry mixture..

2. Preheat oven 300 degrees.

3. Place strawberries and cornstarch into a blender. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour strawberry sauce into a saucepan.

4.Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil and stir until sauce is thick and shiny, about 2 minutes. Set aside 1/3 cup strawberry sauce; cool. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce for serving.

5.Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until it is light and fluffed. Then gradually beat in condensed milk and mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs on low speed until just combined.

6. Pour half of cream cheese mixture over crust and drop half of reserved strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on cream cheese layer.Carefully spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over sauce; drop remaining strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on top. Cut through top layer only with a knife to swirl strawberry sauce.

7. Bake in preheated oven until center is almost set, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Serve reserved strawberry sauce with cheesecake. If the sauce it too thick, stir in water.

                      Eat up and enjoy!