Be There to Spot Your Friends
When I was in college, I ran on the track team. (No, don’t be impressed. I was a walk-on. At an NJCAA school. In Idaho. And my coach wouldn’t even let me run the 400 m at nationals, which I…
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Taco Salad
A meal all by itself! fried tortillas* (can be found in bakery section of grocery stores)1 lb. ground beefsalt and pepper1-8 oz. can tomato sauce1 package McCormick mild taco seasoning mix1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 small head iceberg lettuce,…
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Sunscreen Your Nose
It’s getting to be that time of year . . . summer. So, here’s my best summertime advice: sunscreen your nose. That’s all. Well, and your shoulders too. You don’t want to be “that” person in the vacation photos. The…
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Italian Meatball Subs
A cheesy, saucy, melty, buttery sandwich! 1 lb. sausage2/3 c quick oats2 slices bread, crumbedsalt and pepper to taste2 T milk1/2 c flour10 T butter, divided1 jar Prego Three-cheese sauce2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided6 deli-style buns Stir sausage, oats,…
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Relish Tray
Fresh!!! 16 oz. sour cream1 packet Hidden Valley ranch dip1 cucumber, peeled and sliced in sticks1 cup baby carrots1 cup baby kosher dill pickles, sliced1 can black olives1 cup cherry or grape tomatoesclub crackers Other options:ruffle potato chipscelery sticksred pepper,…
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Your Own Spot
Find a spot that is just your own. Where you keep your favorite things . . . books/magazines, photos, plants, flowers, treats. Where you can rest or relax at the end of a long day. With a coaster for your…
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Triple-threat Peanut Butter Cookies
The peanut, performing in three brilliant capacities! Filling:1 c creamy Skippy peanut butter1 c powdered sugar1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened Cookie:1/2 c sugar1/2 c brown sugar1/2 c creamy Skippy peanut butter1/4 c shortening1/4 c butter or margarine, softened1 egg1…
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Bacon- and cheese-filled Burgers
Takes flavor to a new level! 4 hamburger bunsmayonnaise, ketchup, mustard1 lb. ground chuck1 pkg. bacon1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shreddedsalt and pepperAmerican or mozzarella cheese slicesiceberg or leafy lettucetomatoes, slicedsweet onions, sliced Chop bacon into half-inch chunks and cook…
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Seven-layer Salad
Ah – the crunch, the blend of flavors, the dressing! 1 small head iceberg lettuce, chilled and washed½ c green onions, diced1 c celery, sliced2 c frozen petite peas, thawed1 1/2 c sour cream1/2 c mayonnaise1/2 c grated parmesan cheese1…
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Challenge Yourself
Challenge yourself. It will wake up a part of you that you didn’t even know existed. You’ll feel alive. Worthy. Capable. It’s a great feeling when you accomplish something, when you succeed. You may have sore muscles . . ….
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Swedish Meatballs
Rich and flavorful! 1 lb. ground beef2 slices bread, crumbed1 egg1/8 t pepper2 T butter2 T flour2 t beef bouillon1/8 t pepper2 c light creamegg noodles, cooked according to package directions Combine beef, bread crumbs, egg and 1/8 teaspoon pepper….
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Alone Time
Make sure you get alone time. Time to just be. With just your thoughts to keep you company. Let your mind wander. See where it goes. You’ll discover what is important to you . . . what you find yourself…
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Potato Salad
A great side for a BBQ! 7 medium russet potatoes1/3 c sweet onion, chopped8 eggs, boiled, chilled, and chopped3 stalks celery, chopped8 baby kosher dill pickles, chopped1 T pickle juice1 t mustard2 – 2½ c mayonnaisesalt and pepper Cover potatoes…
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Hawaiian Sunrise
Delicious and beautiful! 3/4 c pineapple juice1 1/2 c pineapple sherbet3 T cream of coconut5 strawberries2 t grenadine syrup Blend pineapple juice, sherbet, and cream of coconut until smooth. Pour out half into separate container. Set aside. Add strawberries and…
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Butter Cupcakes
Two butter layers. Two!! Layer One:1-18.25 oz. yellow cake mix1 egg1 cube butter, melted Layer Two:1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened2 eggs1 t vanilla1 cube butter, melted3 3/4 c powdered sugar Layer one: Prepare 24 cupcake tins with paper liners….
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Ranch Potatoes
Ultimately flavorful! 5-6 potatoes, washed and cut into 1/2-inch chunks1/4 cup butter, cut into chunks1 cup sour cream1 packet ranch salad dressing mix1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese Place potatoes in buttered 10 x 10 baking dish. Dot potatoes with…
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Pink Velvet Cupcakes
Irresistible… topped with a white chocolate ganache frosting! Cupcakes:1 cup butter, softened1 1/4 c sugar1/8 t pink gel food coloring3 eggs1 t vanilla2 1/2 c flour1 1/2 t baking powder1/4 t baking soda1/4 t salt1 c buttermilk Frosting:3 c white…
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Be Yourself
You’ll be happiest when you are true to yourself. When you’re not faking it or trying too hard to be someone you’re not. Don’t be afraid if you are different from others. Celebrate your uniqueness. Be yourself. Your best self….
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Tin Foil Dinners
Objects may be more delicious than they appear…. LOL! For each tin foil dinner: 2 T butter, divided¼ lb. ground hamburgerMcCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning1 large Yukon gold potato, washed and sliced thin2 carrots, peeled and sliced¼ large sweet…
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Fudge Stripe S’mores
Simple! 1 pkg. fudge stripe cookies1 pkg. large marshmallows Roast marshmallow over white ash of fire using long stick until golden. Place between two cookies.
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You don’t have to be a rooster . . .
Not everyone is a morning person. And you don’t have to be. We were all made different. And that is ok. All my life I’ve loved evenings, nighttime, the end of the day. It is a time when things wind…
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Strawberry Lemonade
Easy! 2 T frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed1 1/2 c lemonadeice Pour strawberries/syrup in glass. Add lemonade and ice.
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Chicken Pot Pie
Home cooked food at its finest! Vegetables:3 potatoes, peeled and diced1 cup baby carrots, sliced1 cup frozen petite peas Sauce:1/2 c butter or margarine1/3 c flour1 3/4 c chicken broth2/3 c milksalt and pepper to taste2 c chicken, cooked and…
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