French Onion Rice
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
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
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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Sugar Cookies
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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Creamy Chicken
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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Chocolate Caramel Brownies
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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Tropical Fusion Jell-O
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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Banana Bread
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
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
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
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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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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