Pride in Your Country
I 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….
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Buttermilk Syrup
Absolute 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…
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Cake Chocolates
A 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…
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Tips for Selecting Fruit
In 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…
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Cheese & Bacon Tater Tots
Loaded!! 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…
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How to Cook Perfect Corn on the Cob
Sweet 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…
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Hamburger Buns
So 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…
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Cinnamon Roll Middles
Gooey, 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…
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Lemon Roasted Potatoes
Crunchy 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…
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Separate Corners
Just 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…
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Ice Cream on Cold Cereal
One 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…
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Parmesan Chicken with Cream Sauce
The 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…
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White Chocolate Cheesecake
Creamy, 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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Organize Your Kitchen
It really is a whole lot easier to work in a kitchen that is organized. I’ll admit that right now I really need to clean out the pantry. De-junk it, so to speak. My most recent project: organizing the spices….
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Pretzel Bites
Warm, buttery, soft… Dough:1 cup warm water1 T yeast1 t sugar2 1/2 c flour1/2 t salt Topping:1/2 cup warm water2 T baking sodacoarse salt3 T butter, melted In electric mixer bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes…
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Pina Colada
A get-away in a glass! For each serving:1 6-oz. can pineapple juice1/3 c fresh pineapple chunks, frozen for an hour or more2 T coconut cream1 c pineapple sherbet1/2 c crushed ice Blend ingredients until smooth.
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Eat Outdoors
There’s something about eating outdoors that makes everything taste better, makes your worries disappear, is relaxing. Plan picnics and cookouts. Or just step out onto the patio or grass to eat. It’s like comfort food, only for your soul.
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Strawberry Truffles
Bursting with strawberry flavor! Filling:5 1-oz. squares white baking chocolate1/2 c fresh or frozen strawberries3 T heavy cream1 T corn syrup2 T butter, room temperature1/2 c powdered sugar1 c freeze dried strawberries, divided Coating:12 oz. white chocolate chips2 T shortening…
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Movie Night
One of the funnest things to do: get lost in a great movie. Pop popcorn, gather up your favorite treats, grab a soda and get comfortable. Pajamas or sweats are preferable! Pile up the blankets and pillows. Turn out the…
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Buttermilk Biscuits
Flaky and buttery. 2 c flour2 t baking powder1/4 t baking soda1 t salt7 T unsalted butter, cut into thin slices, chilled in freezer1 c cold buttermilk, divided In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using…
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