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Ranch Potatoes

Posted on April 25, 2011

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

Posted on April 24, 2011

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

Posted on April 24, 2011

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

Posted on April 23, 2011

Objects may be more delicious than they appear…. LOL! For each tin foil dinner:2 T butter¼ lb. ground hamburgerLawry’s Seasoning Saltsalt and pepper1 russet potato10 baby carrots, sliced on the diagonal¼ large sweet onion On large piece of tin foil,…

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Fudge Stripe S’mores

Posted on April 23, 2011

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 . . .

Posted on April 22, 2011

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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Tacos

Posted on April 22, 2011

Phenomenal!! 12 corn tortillas3/4 c vegetable oil1 lb. ground beefsalt and pepper1 pkg. McCormick taco seasoning1 c cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded1 tomato, chopped1/2 sweet onion, choppedsour cream or ranch dressingsalsa Brown beef. Salt and pepper to taste….

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Strawberry Lemonade

Posted on April 22, 2011

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

Posted on April 21, 2011

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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Lemon Crumb Cake

Posted on April 21, 2011

You’ll break up with chocolate and start a whole new relationship with lemons. LOL! Cake:1 box white cake mix1/3 c vegetable oil (or whatever the cake mix directions call for)3 eggs (or whatever the cake mix directions call for) Lemon…

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Cheese Tips

Posted on April 20, 2011

Storing Cheese: One of my favorite kitchen tools is my food saver. I mainly use it for cheese, but it is worth it for that reason alone. It preserves cheese so well. The food saver removes all the air and…

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Free the Feelings

Posted on April 19, 2011

Ok, let’s talk about our feelings. Sounds like one of those jokes my husband would crack when I ask him what he wants to do. But seriously, have you ever noticed that with feelings, the same feelings keep coming back?…

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Buttered Baked Broiled Bread

Posted on April 19, 2011

It’s unbelievable!!! 1 loaf French bread2 cubes butter or margarine Slice French bread in half, horizontally. Spread 1 cube softened butter or margarine on each half, making sure to butter edges. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 for…

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Beef with Snow Peas

Posted on April 18, 2011

May be addicting…. 1½-pound flank steak (trim fat and slice very thin against the grain)1/2 c soy sauce1/4 c beef broth2 T brown sugar2 T cornstarch8 oz. fresh snow peas (trim ends)5 scallions, cut into half-inch pieces on the diagonal3…

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How to Bake Potatoes

Posted on April 17, 2011

When I was first married, I didn’t know a lot about dinner food. Dessert? Yes. I could make cookies, brownies, or divinity, no problem. But food for dinner was another story. So, this is for all you new cooks out…

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Baked Potato Bar

Posted on April 17, 2011

It’s got it all!! 1-2 potatoes per person, bakedbuttercheddar cheesepepper jack cheesechopped hambacon, cooked and crumbledsweet onions, choppedchives, choppedsour creamranch dressingsalt and pepper Break potato open and pile on whatever combination of toppings you prefer.

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Caramel Cookies

Posted on April 16, 2011

Deceptively delicious!! Cookies:1 cup butter (not margarine)2 cups brown sugar, packed1/4 c milk1/4 c evaporated milk2 eggs3 1/2 c flour1 t baking soda1/4 t salt Caramel frosting:½ cup butter or margarine1 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 c evaporated milk2 c powdered…

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S’more Sandwiches

Posted on April 15, 2011

Easiest snack of all time! 1 pkg. chocolate-covered graham crackers1 jar marshmallow crème Spread marshmallow crème on one chocolate-covered graham cracker. Top with another chocolate-covered graham cracker. Serve with napkins. Lots of napkins.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Posted on April 15, 2011

Fresh and flavorful! 10 c baby spinach2 c sliced fresh strawberries1/2 c chopped sweet onion1 c chopped pecans, toasted (instructions below)poppy seed dressing (instructions below) Combine spinach, strawberries, onion and pecans. Add dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately. Poppy Seed…

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Give it time

Posted on April 14, 2011

If you ever wonder what you should do about a particular situation or find yourself in a dilemma, give it time. Sleep on it. Give it a few days. Put it on the “back burner” in your mind and let…

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Blueberry White Chip Muffins

Posted on April 13, 2011

Dreamy! 2 c flour1/2 c sugar1/4 c brown sugar, packed2 1/2 t baking powder1/2 t salt1 large egg, beaten¼ cup butter or margarine, melted3/4 c milk1/2 t grated lemon peel2 c white chocolate chips, divided1 1/2 c fresh or frozen…

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Mini Quiches

Posted on April 13, 2011

Fancy! 1 lb. sausage (or chopped ham)3 T sweet onion, chopped1 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent rolls8 eggs, beaten1 c mozzarella cheese, shredded1 c cheddar cheese, shreddedsalt and pepper Brown sausage in large skillet. Add onion. (Or combine chopped ham and…

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Mud Pie

Posted on April 13, 2011

Wicked awesome!! 1 pkg. regular Oreos1 cube butter or margarine1/2 gallon cookies-n-cream ice cream1 jar Mrs. Richardson’s hot fudge topping1 small container cool whip, thawed Crush Oreos in Ziploc bag using rolling pin. Melt butter and stir in crushed Oreos….

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Golden Mud Pie

Posted on April 13, 2011

It’s rich. It’s messy. It’s amazing!! 1 pkg. golden Oreos1 cube butter or margarine4 pints dulce de leche ice cream1 jar Mrs. Richardson’s butterscotch/caramel topping1 small container cool whip, thawed Crush Oreos in Ziploc bag using rolling pin. Melt butter…

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Taco Soup

Posted on April 12, 2011

Loads of garnish possibilities! 1 lb. ground beef, browned1 sweet onion, chopped1 can corn niblets1 can kidney beans1 can diced tomatoes1 can tomato sauce2 cups salsa1 McCormick taco seasoning packet1/2 t chili powdergarnishes: tortilla strips or Fritos, sour cream, cheddar…

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