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Roasted Caramel Pecans

Posted on July 26, 2011

Huge flavor!! 2 c pecans, whole or chopped1/4 c brown sugar1/3 c evaporated milkdash salt1 T Karo syrup1 t vanilla Spread pecans in single layer on baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 6-7 minutes or until lightly toasted. (If using…

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“Top Gun” Turtle Shake

Posted on July 26, 2011

The elite. The top one percent of all milkshakes. The “Top Gun” if you will. 1 milkshake glass1 T Mrs. Richardson’s chocolate fudge topping1 T Mrs. Richardson’s butterscotch/caramel topping1 1/2 c Dreyer’s chocolate ice cream2 T milk1 T roasted caramel…

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How to Roast Pineapple

Posted on July 25, 2011

Brings out the sweet! 1 fresh ripe pineapple, trimmed, cored, and sliced2 T butter or margarine1/2 c brown sugar Cover baking sheet with foil and lightly grease foil with butter. Melt butter or margarine. Stir in brown sugar. Dip pineapple…

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Personal Pizzas

Posted on July 23, 2011

PIZZAAAAAAAAA! Dough:1/2 c warm water4 t yeast3/4 c milk1/2 c oil1/4 c sugar, divided1 egg1 t salt4 1/4 c flour Toppings:Hunts four-cheese spaghetti saucepepperonisausage, brownedCanadian bacon or hampineapple tidbitsgreen pepper, chopped finesweet onion, choppedmushrooms, slicedolives, slicedmozzarella cheese, shredded To make…

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Hot Dogs – My Way

Posted on July 22, 2011

No pressure but … really good! For each serving:1 beef hot dog1/4 sweet onion, sliced thin2 t butter or margarine1 fresh hot dog bun1 T mayonnaise1 t ketchup1/4 t mustard Heat butter in skillet over medium heat. Slice hot dog…

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Lemon Bundt Cake

Posted on July 20, 2011

Deceptively delicious! Cake:1 yellow cake mix, dry1 small box instant lemon pudding, dry4 eggs2/3 c oil Glaze:5 T fresh-squeezed lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)1 c powdered sugar Combine dry cake mix, dry pudding, eggs, oil, and 3/4 cup water. Using…

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Breaded Parmesan Chicken

Posted on July 18, 2011

Anything buttery that you pour on your food is gold medal material!! 3 eggs1 T milk5 slices fresh bread, crumbed3/4 c grated parmesan cheese3-4 chicken breast halves, sliced on the diagonal into thin strips2 T vegetable oil4 T butter Sauce:1…

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Vacation

Posted on July 17, 2011

Sometimes a vacation is just what you need. Time away from your home, your work, your responsibilities. A chance to see new sights, go on an adventure, or relax by the pool. We all need a break now and then…

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Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Posted on July 17, 2011

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside… 7 medium red potatoes1/2 cup butter or margarine1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 t coarse salt1/4 t freshly ground pepper Prepare potatoes by washing and cutting into chunks. Melt butter in baking pan…

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Molten Butterscotch Cakes

Posted on July 13, 2011

Pools of butterscotch lava… 6 t graham cracker crumbs1 c butterscotch chips2/3 c butter or margarine6 eggs (3 whole eggs, 3 egg yolks)3/4 c brown sugar, packed1/2 c flour Grease and flour six 6-ounce custard cups. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon graham…

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Hawaiian Quesadillas

Posted on July 9, 2011

Mighty delicious! For each quesadilla:2 10-inch flour tortillas2 T butter4 slices deli ham1/4 c fresh pineapple, sliced thin1 1/2 c mozzarella cheese, grated Heat 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium low heat. When butter is melted and sizzling, place…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes

Brown Sugar Toast

Posted on July 7, 2011

Fast comfort food! For each serving:1 slice fresh bread1 t + 1 T butter1 T brown sugar Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in brown sugar. Set aside. Toast bread. Immediately spread 1 teaspoon butter on top surface of bread. Follow…

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Club Sandwich

Posted on July 5, 2011

I tell ya folks, there is really nothing quite like the taste of a good club sandwich. The way the mayo combines with the juices of the tomato . . . the way the cold crisp lettuce contrasts with the…

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Celebrate Your Independence

Posted on July 3, 2011

Decorate. Fix festive food. Light sparklers. And fireworks. Go to the parade. Unless your husband doesn’t like parades . . . then hit the pancake breakfast at the town square or go to the car show. BBQ. Play water balloon…

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S’mores Dip

Posted on July 2, 2011

With a dip you can get the ratios just how you like them… 1 11.5-oz. bag milk chocolate chips1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk1 7-oz. jar marshmallow cremegraham cracker sticks Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in bowl. Heat…

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Learn to Laugh at Yourself

Posted on June 30, 2011

Life will really go so much better, so much smoother, and be so much more fun if you can laugh at yourself. If you don’t take yourself too seriously. I mean, think about it. If you are uptight and expect…

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Nachos

Posted on June 29, 2011

Fastest snack ever! For each plate:20 Nacho Cheese Doritos chips1/4 c olives, sliced2 T sweet onion, chopped1/2 c Pepper Jack cheese, grated fine1/2 c Colby Jack cheese, grated fine Arrange chips on paper plate. Sprinkle olives and onions over chips….

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes

Spudnuts

Posted on June 27, 2011

Donut hole heaven! Spudnut dough:1 c milk5 t yeastpinch sugar2 1/2 c flour1/2 t salt1/4 c sugar1 potato, baked*2 T vegetable oil3-4 c additional vegetable oil for frying Glaze:1/2 c milk1 t butter2 c powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon…

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Boiled Eggs

Posted on June 26, 2011

Crush it … literally! For each serving:1 boiled egg1 t butter or margarinesalt and pepper Peel warm, freshly boiled egg. Mash fine with fork. Spread with butter. Salt and pepper to taste.

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Freezer Jam Tips

Posted on June 24, 2011

Jam is something that used to intimidate me. Sort of like canning. But, let me just say that jam is so easy to make. (Canning is easy too. But we’ll talk about that another day.) There are a few “jam…

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Raspberry Freezer Jam

Posted on June 24, 2011

Homemade jam rocks! Be sure to check out the freezer jam tips here or below. They make all the difference! These instructions came from the MCP Pectin box. If you use a different kind of pectin, follow the instructions in…

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Filed Under: Fruits, Other

Twinkie Cupcakes

Posted on June 23, 2011

The frosting is on the inside! Cupcakes:1-18-oz. yellow or butter cake mix (dry)1 c milk1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 c sugar1 t vanilla1/8 t baking powder3 eggs Filling:2 cups butter or margarine, softened2 7-oz. jars marshmallow cream2 c powdered sugar1 1/2…

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Learn

Posted on June 22, 2011

When we were first married, my husband told me he’d love to go to college forever. At the time I thought that sounded stressful with all the deadlines and tests, but I soon learned that what really appealed to him…

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Italian Pasta Salad

Posted on June 19, 2011

Delizioso!! 8 oz. Rotini (curly) noodles1 3.5-oz. package pepperoni, sliced into quarters2 stalks celery, sliced1 6-oz. can olives, sliced2 stalks green onion, sliced1 cucumber, peeled, sliced, and quartered1-1 1/2 c Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing (not low-fat)2 t salad supreme seasoning3…

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Filed Under: Salads

Peanut Butter Chocolates

Posted on June 18, 2011

Purely divine! 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter (not all-natural)6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened2 cups powdered sugardash salt12 oz. milk chocolate chips2 T shortening Beat peanut butter, butter or margarine, powdered sugar and salt until creamy. Mixture should…

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Filed Under: Candies

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