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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Omelets
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
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
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
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
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
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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