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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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Strawberry Orange Banana Smoothie

Posted on April 12, 2011

Beautiful color, beautiful taste. 2 cups orange juice1/2 banana6 strawberries, washed and cored1 1/2 cups strawberry ice cream Pour juice, banana and strawberries in blender. Blend until smooth. Add ice cream and blend again until smooth. Garnish with additional ice…

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Your Own Experience

Posted on April 12, 2011

Are you tempted to believe what others say about someone? If so, don’t. It may be false information. Or rumors. Or someone trying to sway your opinion. Go based on your own experience of that someone, not what you hear…

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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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Beef Stroganoff

Posted on April 12, 2011

Easy. Fast. Tasty. A classic! 1 lb. ground beef (or top sirloin or tenderloin, cut into thin strips)salt and pepper1 T butter1 c sliced mushrooms (optional)1 t beef bouillon granules1/4 c sweet onion, chopped1 can cream of chicken soup3 T…

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Steak-n-things Sandwich

Posted on April 11, 2011

Melty, cheesy diner food! 6 hoagie buns1 lb. ground hamburger or 1 lb. steak, cut into thin stripssalt and pepper1 can chopped green chiles, drained1/2 sweet onion, chopped1 tomato, seeded and chopped3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Brown hamburger or steak…

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Mini Club Sandwiches

Posted on April 10, 2011

Loads of flavor! 1 tomato, chopped4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled1/4 c mayonnaise12 dinner rolls, sliced1 pkg. deli ham1 pkg. deli turkey6 lettuce leaves, torn in piecesdecorative toothpicks, optional Combine tomato, bacon, and mayonnaise. Layer meats, mayonnaise mixture and lettuce…

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Caramels

Posted on April 10, 2011

For holidays. Or weekends, weekdays, evenings, daytime…. LOL! 2 c white sugar1 1/2 c corn syrup2 c heavy cream1 c butterdash salt1 t vanilla Butter 9 x 13 dish. In heavy saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, 1 cup cream, butter…

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French Onion Rice

Posted on April 9, 2011

An easy perfect side dish. 1 c uncooked rice2 T vegetable oil1 can French onion soup1 can beef consommé soup Mix oil and rice in 9 x 9 dish. Pour soups over rice. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

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Chicken Julienne

Posted on April 9, 2011

Lemon and cream make this extremely flavorful! 1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 c flour1 pound chicken strips1 T fresh lemon juicesalt and pepper to taste1 c heavy cream3/4 c grated parmesan cheese1 dash paprika Butter baking dish. Dip chicken strips into…

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Scrambled Eggs

Posted on April 9, 2011

A fundamental breakfast! 1 t butter or margarine, per person2 eggs per person (on average)2 T cheddar cheese, per person, gratedsalt and pepper to taste Melt butter or margarine in skillet over medium/low heat. Meanwhile, whisk eggs until well-beaten. Stir…

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