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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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Manicotti

Posted on April 1, 2011

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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Drive

Posted on March 31, 2011

Do you ever have times when you are struggling with a situation and can’t step back enough to see it clearly? Times when you just don’t know what to do about something? In times like that, I’ve found that if…

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Chicken Salad

Posted on March 31, 2011

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

Posted on March 31, 2011

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

Posted on March 31, 2011

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

Posted on March 30, 2011

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

Posted on March 30, 2011

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

Posted on March 30, 2011

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

Posted on March 30, 2011

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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Fudge

Posted on March 29, 2011

Creamy, smooth, divine!! 4 c sugar1 tall can evaporated milk2 cubes margarine or butter1 12 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips1 8 oz. Hershey bar1 pint marshmallow crème1 t vanilla Break up Hershey bar and add to large bowl along with chocolate chips…

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Fill Your Bucket

Posted on March 29, 2011

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…

Posted on March 28, 2011

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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Hot Cocoa

Posted on March 28, 2011

Get cozy!! 3 heaping tablespoons Stephen’s Gourmet Hot Cocoa8 oz. milkhandful mini marshmallowsHershey’s kisses Heat milk 70-75 seconds in the microwave on high. Whisk in hot cocoa mix. Drop kiss or kisses into the bottom of your mug and top…

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Omelets

Posted on March 28, 2011

A perfect, fast, warm, delicious, fresh meal… anytime! eggsgreen pepper, chopped fineham, choppedbacon, crumbledsweet onions, choppedolives, choppedtomatoes, choppedsalt and pepper to tastecheddar cheese, grated fine Preheat small skillet over medium/low heat. Lightly butter pan. Crack one egg in small bowl….

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Parmesan Toast

Posted on March 27, 2011

Just like a good pair of Converse, this toast goes with anything! 1 piece bread2 T spreadable butter1 T grated parmesan cheese Preheat skillet on medium/low heat. Combine parmesan cheese and butter and mix well. Spread on bread. Place face…

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Raspberries on Ice Cream

Posted on March 27, 2011

More an idea than a recipe but a fantastic combination nonetheless! Chill raspberries and serve with vanilla ice cream (Häagen-Dazs or Dreyer’s vanilla are favorites).

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Sloppy Joes

Posted on March 27, 2011

Quick and easy but warm and delicious! 1 lb. ground hamburger½ c sweet onion, choppedsalt and pepper to taste1 pkg. McCormick Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix1-6 oz. can tomato pastehamburger bunsAmerican cheese slices, optional Brown hamburger over medium heat. Add chopped…

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Onion Tips

Posted on March 27, 2011

Onions are a tricky thing because they add a great flavor to foods but they can sure smell up your fridge. And sometimes half the family likes them, the other half doesn’t. So, to solve all your onion dilemmas, here…

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Chinese Sundaes or Hawaiian Haystacks

Posted on March 27, 2011

Ingredients from all walks of life come together so deliciously. Serve buffet-style in this order: Chinese noodles rice, cooked chicken gravy (combine 1 can cream of chicken soup thinned with ¼ cup milk and add meat from a rotisserie chicken,…

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Luau

Posted on March 27, 2011

When you find yourself singing the winter blues, hold a luau! Every February or March, when winter is getting the best of us, we throw a luau party. We decorate, gather up all the plants in the house, wear leis…

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Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Cups

Posted on March 27, 2011

Magic! ½ c sugar½ c brown sugar½ c creamy Skippy peanut butter¼ c shortening¼ c margarine1 egg1 ¼ c flour¾ t baking soda½ t baking powder¼ t salt48 Reese’s peanut butter cups Combine sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, shortening and…

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How to Boil Eggs

Posted on March 26, 2011

**Update** Cook time has been decreased since learning that overcooked eggs causes them to go gray Boiled eggs are so good whether on salads, warmed and crushed up for breakfast, in egg salad sandwiches, or in potato salad. Even plain…

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Egg Salad Sandwiches

Posted on March 26, 2011

It can be a salad or a sandwich. You choose! 6 boiled eggs, peeled and chopped½ c chopped kosher baby dill pickles½ c chopped celery¼ c chopped sweet onions½ – ¾ c mayonnaise½ t mustardsalt and pepper to tasteiceberg lettucebread…

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Dishes Can Wait

Posted on March 26, 2011

Dishes can wait. They’re real patient. They won’t nag you. They won’t even subtly hint. They’ll just sit there. Which is the one thing that is bothersome about dirty dishes . . . they sit there in plain sight, all…

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