Luau
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
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
**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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Cheesecake
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
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
Oh, baby! Crepes:1½ c milk3 eggs2 T melted butter1 t lemon extractdash salt1¼ 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. Pour 1-2…
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The Candy Dish Theory
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
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
Here’s the trick to making perfect rice: heaping cup(s) rice scant cup(s) water 1 T butter 1 t salt Decide how much rice you need based on the chart on the box/bag of rice. (When making rice, always measure twice…
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Fried Rice
Brilliant combination of flavors! 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice2 eggs1 c frozen petite peas1 carrot, diced½ c diced onion1 c cooked chicken or ham, chopped4 T butter2 T soy saucesalt and pepper to taste Cook rice with 2 cups water…
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Orange Salad
A dessert disguised as a salad… 1 small box orange jello1 small box instant vanilla pudding1 small box tapioca pudding1 small container cool whip1 can mandarin oranges, pre-chilled In a saucepan, whisk the three mixes into 3 cups cold water….
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Re-li-able!! ½ cup shortening½ cup margarine¾ cup sugar¾ cup brown sugar2 eggs1 t vanilla2 ¾ – 3 c flour1 t soda1 t salt1 pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips Cream shortening, margarine, sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir…
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Chicken Alfredo
Absolutely heavenly! Fettuccini, angel hair, or any kind of pasta1 cube butter/margarine1 ½ cups heavy cream2 T cream cheese1 t garlic powder½ cup grated parmesan1 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheesegrilled chicken Combine butter, cream, and cream cheese in saucepan. Using whisk, stir…
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