Lemon Pound Cake
Just lovely. 1 box lemon cake mix1 small box lemon instant pudding mix1/3 c oil1 c water4 eggs In large mixer bowl, blend all ingredients. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into greased/floured baking pans and bake at…
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Lemon Cupcakes
Light and lemony! Cupcakes:1 box lemon cake mix1 small box lemon instant pudding mix1/3 c oil1 c water4 eggs In large mixer bowl, blend all ingredients. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into cupcake tins lined with cupcake…
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Chicken Rolls
Oh sweet heaven! 1 can chicken4 oz. cream cheese1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided1/8 t pepper1 package Pillsbury crescent rolls4 slices bread, crumbed1 can cream of chicken soup1/2 cup milk Mix chicken, cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter or margarine and…
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Use Your Power for Good
We have all been given power. Influence. Talents. The question is, how do you use your power? Do you use it for good or for evil? It is rare that we have zero influence on those around us. We either…
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Chicken Panne
De-licious! Grandma Ruth’s word. And her recipe! 8 chicken tenderloin strips3/4 cup floursalt and pepper4 eggs1 T milk6 slices fresh bread, crumbed4 T butter3 T oil Heat butter and oil in skillet over medium/low heat. Pound chicken strips with mallet…
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Tin Foil Potatoes
Ultimate comfort food… cream AND butter! For each serving:1 russet potato, scrubbed1/4 sweet onion, chopped1-2 T butter or margarine2-3 T creamsalt and pepper to taste Lay out piece of tin foil. Chop potato, skins and all, into ½-inch cubes. Place…
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Raspberry Trifle
Absolutely divine!! 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, chilled1 cup cold water1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped1 angel food cake* (7 inches) cut in 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam2 cups…
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TV Medical Drama Advice
Some of the most sound advice I’ve ever heard came from TV. Yep, a doctor from a medical drama said, “let’s not worry until we have to.” How brilliant is that? I love it. I use it all the time…
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Mini Hamburgers
Soft, melty, heavenly creations. 12 potato rolls1 lb. ground chucksalt and pepperAmerican cheese slices, each slice cut into four piecesiceberg lettucedill pickle slicestomatoessweet onion, slicedmayonnaiseketchupmustard Form miniature patties out of the ground chuck. Salt and pepper both sides. Cook in…
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Italian Bread
A perfect complement to Italian dishes… or any dish, let’s be honest! Haha! 1 loaf French bread1 cube butter or margarine1/3 c grated parmesan cheese1/2 t Italian seasoning Soften butter or margarine. Stir in cheese and Italian seasoning. Slice French…
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Garlic Bread
Soft and buttery. 1 loaf French bread1 cube butter or margarine1/3 c grated parmesan cheese1/2 t garlic powder Soften butter or margarine. Stir in cheese and garlic powder. Slice French bread in 1-inch slices. Spread butter mixture on one side…
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Manicotti
Pasta, filling, cheese? Life is complete! 1 box manicotti noodles1 lb. sausage, browned3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided2 pieces bread, crumbed2 eggs, beaten1 jar Prego Three Cheese sauce Boil manicotti noodles 8 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile make filling: combine sausage, 2 cups shredded cheese,…
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Chicken Salad
Crazy good mix of ingredients! 3 cups cooked chopped chicken (I like to use rotisserie chicken, cut up quite fine and chilled; canned chicken works too)3/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup sweet onion, chopped1/2 c diced almonds1 cup seedless green grapes, halved1/3 cup mayonnaisesalt…
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Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Perfect on a crescent. 3 cups cooked chopped chicken (I like to use rotisserie chicken, cut up quite fine and chilled; canned chicken works too)3/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup sweet onion, chopped1 c cashews1/3 cup mayonnaisesalt and pepper to tastecroissants Mix chicken, celery, onion…
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Raspberry Lemonade
Fancy! 1 can frozen Minute Maid raspberry lemonadelemonfrozen raspberries Make lemonade according to package directions using ice-cold water. Cut lemon into wedges and squeeze 3-4 into glass. Toss in a handful of frozen raspberries. Add crushed ice. Fill glass with…
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Mashed Potatoes
Way to go, Idaho! 1-5 lb. bag medium russet potatoes1 to 2 cubes butter or margarine1-8 oz. package cream cheesesalt and pepper to taste Fill large saucepan 2/3 full with water. Peel and cube potatoes. Add to saucepan. Cook on…
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Mashed Potatoes with Fixins
Yes folks, fixins! 1-5 lb. bag medium russet potatoes1 to 2 cubes butter or margarine1-8 oz. package cream cheesesalt and pepper to taste Fixins:bacon, cooked and crumbledcooked ham, cubedcheddar cheese, shreddedgreen onions, dicedsour creamranch dressing Fill large saucepan 2/3 full…
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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
The white chocolate and nuts complement each other perfectly! 2 cubes butter, softened1 c granulated sugar¾ c light brown sugar, packed2 eggs1 t vanilla2 ½ c flour1 t baking soda½ t salt1-12 oz. bag white chocolate chips1 cup macadamia nuts,…
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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Chocolates
You can turn practically anything into a dipped chocolate! Cookies:2 cubes butter, softened1 c granulated sugar¾ c light brown sugar, packed2 eggs1 t vanilla2 ½ c flour1 t baking soda½ t salt1-12 oz. bag white chocolate chips1 cup macadamia nuts,…
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Fill Your Bucket
Fill your bucket. It is a metaphor, and a darn fine one. Picture every person having a bucket. Some buckets are full (usually happy, calm folks). Some buckets are empty (the cranky, stressed-out people). Whenever you take time for yourself, meet…
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Soft Tacos…
Because Taco Tuesday is coming up! 1 pkg. flour tortillas1 lb. ground beef1 – 8 oz. can tomato sauce1 packet McCormick mild Taco seasoning1 cup cheddar jack cheese, grated fine½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped1 tomato, chopped1 sweet onion, chopped1 can…
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