Happy Endings

In an effort to bring a little ease to our lives, I'm starting a three part series on how you can use mixes to make bringing sweetness to your table a bit easier. Whether it's adding twists to a mix to make something special or using a mix in a way not intended, these convenience products can lend sweetness to your life without taking a lot of time or energy.

We begin with brownies ... a family favorite. This month's recipe begins with a traditional brownie mix and adds coffee and cherry preserves to make something special. Making this mix with these special ingredients doesn't take any extra effort or time and the result is a great brownie with a strong mocha flavor and a touch of cherry. They are fantastic with a latte or your favorite coffee drink. You can tweak the kind of preserves you choose, but I highly recommend trying it this way at least once.

As always, I encourage you to share your recipe ideas and comments. You can always post comments using the forms provided in the articles or email me directly at . Enjoy!