Flavorful and cozy. Perfect with buttered bread. But then again, what isn’t? LOL! 2 c water2 c chopped potatoes1/2 c sliced carrots1/2 c chopped celery (sometimes this flavor can overpower, so I omit it or add very little)1/4 c chopped…
PrintFluffy cupcakes, creamy filling, and rich frosting cooperate beautifully here! 1 box yellow cake mix1 3.4-ounce box instant vanilla-flavored pudding mix1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup milk1/4 cup sour creamSinful Chocolate Ganache (recipe follows) Prepare cake…
PrintIt is interesting what “gift wrapping” can do for food. Take this tropical smoothie, for example . . . if you serve it in a plain cup, it tastes good but the excitement ends there. If you dress it up…
PrintMelt in your mouth. Literally! 1 cup butter, melted 2 cups sugar ½ cup unsweetened cocoa 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 t vanilla extract 1/8 t salt 1 ½ cups flour 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans (optional) 1…
PrintDivine! So divine! Haagen Dazs Dulce De Leche ice creamMrs. Richardson butterscotch caramel topping, warmedBananas I like to start with caramel, then drizzle caramel on every layer, and end with caramel, but that’s just me. Start with whatever you want,…
PrintThis tip takes lettuce to a whole new level … it’s cold, crisp, and fresh! After removing the core from a head of lettuce, rinse the lettuce and then immerse it in ice water for 10 minutes. Right before serving,…
PrintA recipe combining the best of both worlds: chocolate chip cookies and dipped chocolates. Cookies:½ cup butter, room temperature½ c packed light brown sugar¼ c granulated sugar1 large egg1 t vanilla1 cup flour½ t baking soda¼ t salt1 cup semisweet…
PrintA soft, creamy version of the Oreo Cookie… and you can shape them any you want. So if you’re throwing, say, a Super Bowl party, you could shape the oreos like footballs. 1 Devil’s Food cake mix 1/2 cup oil…
PrintWarm, soothing, cheesy, tasty, and downright comforting. 1 lb. ground beef, browned 1/2 c chopped onion, optional 1 can olives, sliced 1 small can tomato sauce 1 packet McCormick enchilada sauce mix 1 package corn or flour tortillas 2 1/2…
PrintThe headmaster of all soups! 1 sweet onion 2-3 stalks celery 2-3 carrots 6-8 chicken bouillon cubes egg noodles chopped chicken Roux: (optional) 1 cube margarine 1/2 c flour 1 c canned milk Add onion (skinned and sliced in four…
PrintOne of the greatest pieces of advice I’ve ever received is to meet your own needs. You are the only one who knows what your needs are. And you are responsible for meeting them. Sometimes you need help in meeting…
PrintA refreshing pineapple-banana flavored slush. 4 cups sugar6 cups water5 crushed bananas1/2 c lemon juice1 small can frozen orange juice1 large can pineapple juice (5 cups)Sprite Combine sugar and water. Heat on medium until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Add…
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