Humor
Incorporating humor into life can make it so much fun. And it will reduce stress. And make any situation bearable. My two favorite forms of humor: 1) finding the funny in everyday life situations and 2) comedy. Finding the funny:…
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Mexican Dip
Perfect for parties! Or weekends, holidays, Mondays, evenings…. haha! 1 16-oz. can traditional refried beans2 avocados1 lemon1 1/2 c sour cream1/2 c mayonnaise1 T taco seasoning1 can olives, sliced4 green onions, chopped1 tomato, chopped1 1/2 c grated cheddar jack cheesetortilla…
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Pumpkin Pancakes
Ahh… hello fall! 2 eggs1/2 c canned pumpkin2 T sugar1/8 t cinnamon1/8 t nutmeg1/8 t ginger1 c milk1 3/4 c Bisquick1/4 c vegetable oil Beat eggs on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Stir in remaining…
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Peach Crisp
Perfect with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream! Bottom layer:6 medium peaches4 T sugar1 T butter Topping:2/3 c flour1/2 c packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter2/3 c oats vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipping cream, optional Butter 10 x 10ish baking…
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Maddox Ranch House Rolls
Light and fluffy! Also makes great orange rolls 2 T yeast1 t + 1/2 c sugar2 c milk1/2 cup butter1 t salt3 eggs5 1/2 c flouradditional butter for brushing on rolls Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup…
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Orange Rolls
Frosting… on rolls?! Plus, an invisible glaze on the bottom. Incredible!! Also makes great plain rolls Base glaze:1/2 cup butter, melted1 c sugar1/4 t orange rind Dough:2 T yeast1 t + 1/2 c sugar2 c milk1/2 cup butter1 t salt3…
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Alfredo Dipping Sauce
Absolute heaven! 1 cube butter/margarine1 ½ cups heavy cream2 T cream cheese1 t garlic powder½ cup grated parmesan1 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheesesalt and pepper Combine butter, cream, and cream cheese in saucepan. Using whisk, stir over medium/low heat until smooth. Add…
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Butter Parmesan Breadsticks
Dreamy, really. Dough:1½ t yeast5 T + 1 t sugar1 egg3 T butter1/4 c milk1/2 t salt2 – 2½ c flour Toppings:1 cube butter1/2 t garlic salt1/2 c grated parmesan cheeseadditional butter to brush on cooked breadsticks Mix yeast and…
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Replicated Salted Nut Roll
Three brilliant flavors! For each serving:1 Kraft caramel3 candy corns2 whole (or 4 halves) salted peanuts Pop all ingredients into your mouth at once. The. End.
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Chicken Enchilada Dip
Quick and delicious! 2 c cooked chicken, shredded1 10.75-oz. can cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 c cheddar cheese, grated1 5-oz. can evaporated milk1/2 c chopped celery1/3 c finely chopped onion1 4-oz. can green chiles1 packet taco seasoning1 bag tortilla chips…
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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane
Sometimes when life gets you down, it can help to go back and remember the good times. Pull out old scrapbooks or photo albums. Reminisce about the fun things that have happened in your life. The good times. With the…
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Peaches on Ice Cream
More an idea than a recipe… but delicious all the same! For each serving:2 scoops Dreyer’s vanilla ice cream1 fresh peach, peeled and chopped Scoop ice cream into bowl. Top with peaches.
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Baked Potato Soup
Fresh and fabulous! 3 medium Russet potatoes, baked (see baked potato tips)3 T butter1 c diced sweet onion2 T flour4 c chicken broth2 c water1/4 c cornstarch1 1/2 cups instant mashed potatoes1 t salt1/2 t pepper1 – 1½ c half-and-half…
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Hash Browns
Crisp … and hearty! The trick to golden crispy hash browns? Potatoes with low moisture (I bake mine first). And let ‘em sit in the pan undisturbed while cooking. Oh, and butter. Plenty of butter. Isn’t that just a good…
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Pumpkin Bars
Oh. My. Heavens! Bars:1 c oil4 eggs2 c canned pumpkin2 c sugar2 c flour1 t baking powder1 t baking soda1/2 t salt1/4 t cinnamon Frosting:1 cup butter or margarine1 8-oz. package cream cheese2 t milk1 1/2 t vanilla8 c powdered…
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How to Freeze Corn
Loads of sweet corn for later! Preparing corn to freeze is slightly different than cooking corn on the cob to eat it. You don’t want to cook it so much as just blanch it (barely boiling it to destroy enzymes…
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Iceberg Wedge Salad
A classic! 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, chilled and rinsed (see lettuce tips)2 T ranch or blue cheese dressing2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (see bacon tips)1/2 tomato, chopped1 T sliced green onions Place lettuce wedge on plate. Drizzle with dressing….
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Wear White after Labor Day
Break all the fashion rules. Better yet, live by your own fashion rules. Be yourself. And express that through your fashion choices. Don’t feel like you have to follow the crowd, be trendy, or follow fashion rules. The rules change…
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Mashed Red Potatoes
True love! 3 lbs. (8-10 medium) red potatoes1 cube butter or margarine1-8 oz. package cream cheesesalt and pepper to taste Fill large saucepan 2/3 full with water. Wash and cut potatoes into half-inch cubes. Add to saucepan. Cook on high…
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Homestyle Gravy
And more good down home cookin’! 2 T drippings (reserved from Boneless Fried Chicken)4 T flour3 c whole milk1/2 t salt1 1/2 t fresh ground pepper In saucepan or skillet, heat drippings over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring until…
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Boneless Fried Chicken
Some good down home cookin’! 2/3 c buttermilk2 eggs2 sleeves saltine crackers, crushed1 c flour1 1/2 t Lawry’s Seasoning Salt6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in chunks & pounded to ½-inch thicknessvegetable oil serve with: Homestyle Gravy and Mashed Red…
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Strawberry Brownies
Gooey… 1 c sugar3/4 cup butter, melted2 T half-and-half2 eggs1 t vanilla1 1/3 c flour1 1/2 c Nestle Nesquik strawberry flavor powder1/2 t baking powder1/4 t salt1 c white chocolate chips In large bowl, combine sugar, butter and half-and-half. Whisk…
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Cake Batter Caramel Popcorn
It looks like a party and tastes like a party! 1 3-oz. bag microwave butter popcorn1/2 cup butter1/2 c dry white or vanilla cake mix1/2 c granulated sugar1/4 c light corn syrup1/2 t salt1/2 t vanillasprinkles Pop microwave popcorn according…
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