Life is now complete! If you want the large rounded popcorn, you’ll have to hunt down something called “mushroom popcorn”. It pops up bigger and toppings stick better to it than the usual popcorn kernels. You can find mushroom popcorn…
PrintMy favorite team of ingredients: sugar and butter! 2 2/3 c whole milk, divided1/2 c sugar1/4 c cornstarch1/4 t salt1 egg2 T butter1 t vanillawhipping cream, vanilla wafers, or raspberries for garnish, optional Heat 2 cups milk in saucepan over…
PrintAll-American sweet barbecue flavor! 3-4 lb. boneless beef chuck roast1 c barbecue sauce½ c peach jam2-3 T green pepper, chopped very fine1 T mustard1 T brown sugar, packed1 sweet onion, sliced12 buns Trim excess fat from beef. Cut beef into…
PrintIf you are a parent and you’re always feeling at odds with your kids, here’s a tip: pick your battles. Is it really so important to argue about how they do their hair or what color clothes they choose to…
PrintMemorable!! 1 1/4 c buttermilk1 egg3 t sugar2 T honey2/3 c cornmeal*1 2/3 c flour1 t salt1 1/2 t baking powder1 1/2 t baking soda3-4 c Canola or vegetable oil8 beef hot dogs, cut in fourths**additional flour for coating Pour…
PrintGolden. Gooey. Flaky. Sweet. Buttery… 2 Granny smith apples2 cans crescent rolls2 sticks butter or margarine1½ c sugar1 t vanilla1 12-oz. can Mountain Dew Peel, core, and slice each apple into 8 slices. Unroll crescent rolls. Place one apple slice…
PrintA happy mess! 3 T butter, divided1 sweet onion, halved and sliced very thin1/2 green pepper, sliced into very thin strips1 1/2 lb. beef tenderloin, rib-eye or sirloin steak, sliced wafer thincoarse saltfresh-ground pepper4 cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese6…
PrintI cannot sing “The Star Spangled Banner” without crying. There I am with my hand over my heart, tears streaming, like I just won the Olympics or something. My daughter wonders why I’m not singing. I’m just too choked up….
PrintAbsolute magic!! 2 cubes butter or margarine1 c buttermilk1 t baking soda2 c sugar2 T corn syrup2 t vanilla Melt butter in saucepan (choose a large saucepan as syrup will foam up while cooking). Add buttermilk, baking soda, sugar, and…
PrintA mini frosted cake dipped in chocolate. Cake:1 white cake mixwater, oil and eggs (find specific amounts in cake mix instructions) Frosting:8 oz. cream cheese1 cube butter3 1/2 c powdered sugardash salt1 t vanilla Coating:1 12-oz. package white chocolate chips2…
PrintIn general: Pick fruit that is heavy for its size. That means it is juicy. Watermelon: Look for sting marks…means it is sweet. Thumping should give you a hollow sound. Pineapple: Look for a short stem…means the “growing effort” and…
PrintLoaded!! 2 16-oz. pkgs. frozen tater tots2 c shredded cheddar cheese10 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled1/4 c chives, optionalsour cream, ketchup or fry sauce for dipping Cook tater tots according to package directions. (Usually arrange tater tots in a single…
PrintSweet corn drenched in butter and seasoned with salt and pepper… perfection! 6-8 ears of corn3 T sugarbuttersalt and pepper Peel husks off corn. Remove any remaining cornsilk. Fill large pan three-fourths full with cold unsalted* water. Add 3 T…
PrintSo soft, so fresh! 3/4 to 1 c warm water (use less in a humid environment, more in a dry environment)1 T yeast1/4 c sugar, divided5 T butter, divided1 egg3 1/4 – 3 1/2 c flour1 1/4 t salt Combine…
PrintGooey, warm, amazing! Dough:2 1/3 c warm water4 t yeast1/3 c sugar, divided1/3 c powdered milk2 eggs2 t salt2/3 c oil8-9 c flour Filling:1 cup butter, softened1 1/3 c sugar2/3 c brown sugar2 t cinnamon Frosting:1 1/3 c butter, melted8…
PrintCrunchy coating on the outside, soft on the inside. Sort of like M&M’s! Haha! 7-8 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in chunksKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1 cube butter1/3 c extra-virgin olive oil2 T fresh lemon juice1/8 t…
PrintJust as boxers go to their separate corners to get a rest, a break, or refreshed, so must we. After a long day or a big event, go to your separate corners (your own room or separate spaces) and get…
PrintOne of my favorite ways to eat cold cereal is with ice cream on top. (I’ll use any excuse to eat ice cream for breakfast.) The ice cream keeps the milk cold but also adds a creaminess to the whole…
PrintThe epitome of comfort food! 3-4 chicken breast halves, sliced on the diagonal into thin strips3 eggs1 T milk24 Ritz crackers, finely crushed3/4 c grated parmesan cheese2 T vegetable oil4 T butter Sauce:1 c chicken broth2/3 c cream cheese Mix…
PrintCreamy, fruity, smooth, dreamy. Crust:1/4 c sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 t vanilla1 c flour Filling:2 pkg. 8-oz. cream cheese, softened1/4 c sugar1 t vanilla6 1-oz. squares white chocolate, melted, slightly cooled2 eggs Topping:1 box Raspberry Danish Dessert2 cups raspberries For…
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