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Sugar Cookies

Posted on April 8, 2011

Classic! Sugar Cookie Dough:1 cup butter or margarine1 cup sugar2 eggs1 t vanilla1 t water1 t baking powder3 c flour Buttercream Frosting:3/4 cup butter or margarine4-6 T evaporated milk5-ish cups powdered sugardash salt1 t vanilla Cookies: Cream butter or margarine…

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Let It Go

Posted on April 8, 2011

If something is causing you stress or hurt or disappointment, ask yourself who it is hurting to keep hanging on to these feelings. You? Or the person who caused the stress/pain in the first place? Chances are, it is hurting…

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Creamy Chicken

Posted on April 8, 2011

Tender chicken in a cream sauce served over rice or noodles. 8 chicken tender stripssaltgarlic saltpaprika1 can cream of chicken soup1 c sour creamItalian seasoningrice or noodles Sprinkle salt, garlic salt, and paprika on chicken. Place in greased dish. Combine…

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Life

Posted on April 8, 2011

My son wrote this poem when he was 13. He’s given me permission to share it with you. I love the idea that no matter what, good or bad, get back up and don’t give up. Life Life is like…

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Chocolate Caramel Brownies

Posted on April 7, 2011

The most magnificent combination of flavors! 1 German chocolate cake mix5 ounces evaporated milk, divided2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted14 ounces Kraft caramels6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips Unwrap caramels and combine with 1/4 cup milk. Microwave in glass bowl for…

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Tostadas

Posted on April 7, 2011

There’s cheese in it… and on it!! 1/2 cup vegetable or peanut oil8 6-inch corn or flour tortillas1 lb. ground beef1 can black beans, optional (oh, so very optional)1 c salsa1/4 t chili powder2 c Mexican shredded cheese, divided1/2 c…

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Filters

Posted on April 6, 2011

One of the most helpful things I have found in life is to install filters. Brain filters, really. It is a pity they don’t already come installed, but thank goodness we can do it ourselves. And might I recommend incoming…

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Tropical Fusion Jell-O

Posted on April 6, 2011

Cold and fruity! 1 small box tropical fusion-flavored Jell-O2 bananas1 cup frozen raspberries Mash bananas. Divide bananas into bottom of four cups (if they are on the bottom, they won’t go brown). Top each cup of bananas with 1/4 cup…

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Be Nice

Posted on April 6, 2011

It may sound so obvious to be nice, but I think at times we all find ourselves frustrated, upset, or even angry at people. Or maybe just frustrated, upset, or angry at something but we take it out on people….

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Banana Bread

Posted on April 6, 2011

So moist!!… although can someone come up with another word for moist? LOL! 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted2 eggs1 cup sugar1 t soda dissolved in 1 T warm water2 cups flour4 bananas, mashed½ cup chopped nuts (optional) Melt butter…

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Mozzarella Meatballs

Posted on April 5, 2011

Cheese elevates anything! 1 lb. ground hamburger1 egg2 slices bread, crumbed1/2 c grated parmesan cheesesalt and pepper to taste4 mozzarella string cheese sticks1-2 T butter or margarinebuttered bread and grated mozzarella cheese, optional Slice each cheese stick into 6 pieces….

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Ranch Dressing

Posted on April 5, 2011

Let’s be honest. Isn’t the dressing what makes the salad palatable? I mean, crisp lettuce and cold, sliced vegetables are so good, but I probably wouldn’t be near as excited to eat them if ranch dressing weren’t part of the…

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Toss Salad

Posted on April 5, 2011

Healthy and fresh! Basic Toss Salad:ice cold iceberg or leafy lettuceboiled eggs, choppedcucumbers, choppedtomatoes, choppedbaby carrots, sliced thincroutonsranch dressing Hawaiian Toss Salad:ice cold iceberg or leafy lettucechopped hampineapple tidbitssunflower seedsranch dressing Italian toss salad:ice cold iceberg or leafy lettucewhole black…

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Croutons

Posted on April 5, 2011

Perfectly buttery, light, and crisp. 1 loaf French bread1 cube butter or margarine¼ t garlic powder Slice eight 1-inch slices of bread. Cut into ½-inch cubes. Heat oven to 300. Melt butter in large shallow pan in oven, 5 minutes…

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Lemon Pound Cake

Posted on April 4, 2011

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

Posted on April 4, 2011

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

Posted on April 3, 2011

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

Posted on April 3, 2011

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

Posted on April 3, 2011

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

Posted on April 3, 2011

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

Posted on April 3, 2011

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

Posted on April 2, 2011

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

Posted on April 2, 2011

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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Lasagna

Posted on April 1, 2011

Cheesy, melty, amazing lasagna! 1 lb. sausage1 jar three-cheese Prego sauce1 pkg. wide lasagna noodles1-16 oz. carton cottage cheese1-16 oz. carton sour cream3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Brown sausage. Add Prego sauce and simmer 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles…

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Garlic Bread

Posted on April 1, 2011

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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