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Raspberries on Ice Cream

Posted on March 27, 2011

More an idea than a recipe but a fantastic combination nonetheless! Make sure your berries are chilled real good. Then wash and throw on top of vanilla ice cream ( Häagen-Dazs or Dreyer’s vanilla are my favorites). Make sure you’re…

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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. We like to eat them on salads, warmed and crushed up for breakfast, in egg salad sandwiches, or in…

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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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White Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on March 25, 2011

A fancy cupcake with a beautiful flavor. Cupcakes:3 oz. white chocolate baking squares2 T whipping cream1 box white cake mix1 cup sour cream½ c vegetable oil3 eggs Frosting:3 oz. white chocolate baking squares3 T whipping cream½ c butter, softened3 c…

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Raspberry-filled White Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on March 25, 2011

Filling AND frosting!! Cupcakes:3 oz. white chocolate baking squares2 T whipping cream1 box white cake mix1 cup sour cream½ c vegetable oil3 eggs Filling:1 box raspberry Danish Dessert1 bag frozen raspberries Frosting:3 oz. white chocolate baking squares3 T whipping cream½…

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Patio Time

Posted on March 24, 2011

Now that we’ve talked about patios, let’s talk about “patio time” which, directly translated, means spending time out on the patio. But here’s the important part: spend that time with those you love . . . your family, your friends….

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Hamburgers

Posted on March 24, 2011

Om nom nom… fresh hamburger bunsmayo, ketchup, mustardground chucksalt and pepperAmerican cheese slicesbacon, cookediceberg lettucetomatoes, slicedsweet onions, sliced Ground chuck = tender burgers. Form patties out of the ground chuck. Salt and pepper both sides. Preheat the grill using high…

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Lime Rickey

Posted on March 23, 2011

Two ingredients. Lime and grape soda. Wait! Three, if you count ice! LOL!! 1 can Welch’s grape soda1 limecrushed ice Add crushed ice to glass. Slice lime in wedges. Squeeze juice from lime wedges into glass, reserving one for garnish,…

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Pie Crust

Posted on March 23, 2011

Easy and reliable. In life, tho, be reliable, not easy. Haha! Oh, and you can handle the dough as much as you want. Makes 2 pie shells. Half the recipe if you just need a bottom crust. 1 scant cup…

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Pecan Pie

Posted on March 23, 2011

Ahh the best pie!!!! single pie crust (unbaked)1/3 cup butter, melted3 eggs1 cup lightly packed brown sugar1/2 t salt1 t vanilla1 c light corn syrup1 1/3 c pecan halves and pieces Put crust in 9″ pie pan. Flute edges. Preheat…

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Bacon Tip

Posted on March 22, 2011

Bacon. Just the name makes me want to jump up and down. Throw a party. Have a BLT. Love bacon! Here’s an easy way to cook it. A way that allows you to walk away, go take a nap, knit…

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Hobbies

Posted on March 22, 2011

Hobbies can be beneficial in so many ways. They can recharge your batteries, give you a break from your responsibilities, give you something to look forward to and be excited about, bring a sense of fulfillment to your life, form…

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Cheesecake

Posted on March 21, 2011

Perfection!! Crust:1 package graham crackers2 T sugar3 T butter Crush graham crackers in Ziploc bag using rolling pin until fine. Stir in sugar. Melt butter and mix into graham cracker mixture. Press into pie plate. Set aside. Filling:2 8-oz. packages cream…

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Egg in Toast

Posted on March 21, 2011

It’s efficient: eggs and toast in one! 2 T butter1 slice bread1 eggsalt and pepper to taste Butter both sides of bread. Cut hole in center of bread using biscuit cutter. Place bread and cut-out center in preheated skillet. Crack…

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Strawberry Cream Crepes

Posted on March 20, 2011

Oh, baby! Crepes:1 ½ c milk3 eggs2 T melted butter1 t lemon extractdash salt1 ¼ c flour2 T sugar Combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and lemon extract in blender. Blend on low. Add salt, flour, and sugar. Blend until smooth….

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Fruits

Greenery

Posted on March 20, 2011

Surround yourself with living things, whether it be plants, flowers, grass, or trees. There’s something about greenery that grounds you. Makes you feel alive. Calm. Connected. Happy.

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The Candy Dish Theory

Posted on March 20, 2011

You know how we all seem to want what we can’t have? I’ve noticed that to be true quite often in life. The candy dish theory states that if you always have access to treats, you won’t need/want as many….

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Posted on March 20, 2011

These ingredients blend so beautifully! 4 chicken breastsgarlic powderAccent seasoning1 c cornstarch4 eggs7 T ketchup1 ½ c sugar2 T soy sauce½ c vinegar2 c chicken broth3-4 c vegetable oil Cut chicken in bite-size pieces. Sprinkle with garlic and Accent. Dip…

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Tip for Making Perfect Rice

Posted on March 20, 2011

I must admit, I only cooked with instant rice when I got married because I could never get long-grain rice to turn out. I wasn’t always happy with instant rice, though, because it has a different texture. So, I set…

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