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Butter Mints

Posted on November 24, 2014

The personal ad would read: heavenly, melts in your mouth, dreamy, perfection. Make them this holiday season. You won’t regret it. (said in my best Meg Ryan “You’ve Got Mail” narrator voice….) ½ c butter, softened 4¼ c powdered sugar…

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Chopped Fruit Salad

Posted on July 8, 2014

Chop it small and then you get a little bit of everything in every bite. Serve with a spoon. Aww yeah! Chill your choice of fresh fruit: watermelon cantaloupe pineapple strawberries green or red grapes peaches bananas kiwi blueberries etc….

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Filed Under: Fruits, Salads

Homemade Microwave Popcorn

Posted on June 28, 2014

This is seriously the best way to pop popcorn because 1) it is so extremely fresh and amazing, 2) it is so fast, 3) it is so easy, 4) it is economical, and 5) real butter! I. Just. Can’t. Help….

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Sweet Ham

Posted on April 18, 2014

If you’re looking for an easy yet absolutely divine, tender, sweet ham recipe for Easter dinner, here you go. It is from Mary, the one who has recipe radar. She just knows what is good. And it is. All you…

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Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Brownies

Posted on March 3, 2014

My life is now complete. And I have Cindy to thank for it!! These brownies are a perfect mix of milk chocolate and semi-sweet. And perfectly fudgy!! ½ c butter, softened 1 c sugar 1 t vanilla 2 eggs ½…

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Filed Under: Desserts

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Posted on January 21, 2014

You may fill up on this appetizer to the point you’ll be calling it dinner! It’s that good! Sauce:1/4 c sugar2 T soy sauce2 T rice wine vinegar2 T ketchup1 T lemon juice1/8 t sesame oil1 T hot mustard1 -2…

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Filed Under: Appetizers

Turtle Cake

Posted on January 16, 2014

Holy moly this cake is good!!! Cake:1 14-oz. package Kraft caramels1 c milk1 box German chocolate cake mixwater, oil, eggs (called for in cake directions)1 t vanilla1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips1 c chopped nuts (optional) Frosting:½ c butter1/3 c milk3½…

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Restaurant-Style Baked Potato

Posted on January 14, 2014

Crispy flavorful skins… fluffy soft insides. I saw a lady at Lake Powell once who fit that description. LOL! Totally helped us after our boat ran out of gas. I hope I’m the kind of person with fluffy soft insides…….

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Lemon Sugar Cookies

Posted on December 19, 2013

Crunchy on the outside yet soft on the inside. Rich yet light. And sweet. You realize I could be talking about a person. I know I wish I were rich yet light. Haha! 1 c butter, softened1 c sugar1 c…

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Green Beans Amandine

Posted on December 11, 2013

Buttery golden almonds and a hint of lemon make them so flavorful . . . a perfect side dish to any meal. 1 14.5-oz. can French-style green beans* 1½ T butter 3 T slivered almonds 1½ t lemon juice Heat…

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Filed Under: Side Dishes, Vegetables

Italian Pot Roast

Posted on December 4, 2013

Simple and tender. Salt and pepper take it over the top! 2 T olive oil3-4 lb. beef shoulder or chuck roast*coarse saltfresh ground pepperItalian seasoning2 yellow onions, skinned and sliced lengthwise2 c sliced carrots1 c beef broth Heat oil over…

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Batter-fried French Toast

Posted on November 27, 2013

Sometimes you have to go big or go home. Don’t settle for plain French toast. Instead of dipping your bread in just eggs, dip it in batter . . . and then fry it! Turns a nice golden brown and…

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Filed Under: Breakfast

Raspberry Syrup

Posted on November 27, 2013

If you give a person batter-fried French toast, they’re going to want some raspberry syrup to go with it, sort of like if you give a mouse a cookie… 2 c raspberries (fresh or frozen . . . thaw if…

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Filed Under: Breakfast

Easy Stuffing

Posted on November 21, 2013

Tastes homemade but takes less than an hour. No need for planning days in advance so you can cube the bread and dry it out. Just think what you could do in all your spare time… ½ c butter2 stalks…

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Filed Under: Side Dishes

Black Tie Mousse Cake

Posted on November 12, 2013

Might take all day to make but you’ll have four beautiful moist silky creamy smooth layers of cake, mousse, custard, and ganache topped with a white chocolate swirl to show for it! Layer 1:1 box Devil’s food cake mixeggs, oil…

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Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa

Posted on November 6, 2013

It’s creamy and full of rich chocolate flavor which is hard to find in a hot cocoa. And it is great for parties because it sits in your slow cooker and stays warm all evening. 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed…

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Filed Under: Drinks, Party Ideas

Cheese Bread

Posted on October 30, 2013

Go carbs!! Seems to be my motto lately. Or my theme. Maybe even a life mission? Definitely a rule. And possibly my new catchphrase. Carbs are so satisfying. Comforting. Filling. Carbs are love… 1 loaf French bread½ c butter, softened½…

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Slow Cooker Italian Ravioli

Posted on October 23, 2013

The ultimate comfort food… 1½ lb. ground beef½ onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 15-oz. can tomato sauce1 14.5-oz. can stewed Italian tomatoes½ t Italian seasoningsalt and pepper to taste16 oz. bowtie pasta, cooked10 oz. frozen or fresh spinach, optional½ c…

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Garlic Bread Pizza

Posted on October 18, 2013

For when you haven’t planned dinner and you’re doing the zombie walk around the grocery store wondering what easy, delicious thing to make. Garlic bread pizza! It’s fast and warm and melty good! 1 loaf French bread½ c butter, softened½…

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Halloween Treats

Posted on October 14, 2013

On a “creepy” scale of 1-10, I like my Halloween a zero. Cute it up, I say. Probably because I got scared to death in an eighth grade “boys locker room” haunted house. My first. And last. hehe On the…

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Hot Cocoa . . . but Strawberry

Posted on October 8, 2013

Hot cocoa… strawberry style. It has butter in it so it is a “yes” from me! 4 T butter1/2 c sugar2 c strawberry ice cream2-3 c milkwhipping cream, optionalsprinkles, optional In saucepan, melt butter over medium/low heat. Stir in sugar….

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Roll

Posted on September 27, 2013

Pure brilliance! It’s like a peanut butter cup marries a rice krispies treat . . . and of course I picture the peanut butter cup side of the wedding party all in classic black and sunglasses (think New York City…

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Filed Under: Desserts

Pot Roast

Posted on September 16, 2013

This is a great traditional, tender, classic, beefy, simple, flavorful roast. Take that for adjectives, peach lemonade! 1 lb. carrots, cut in large chunks (optional)1 lb. potatoes, cut in 1-inch chunks (optional)1 onion, cut in chunks (optional)3-4 lb. chuck roast2…

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Filed Under: Main Dishes

Peach Lemonade

Posted on September 12, 2013

At my house, peaches are going in everything . . . from cold cereal to fruit salad to ice cream. Oh, and lemonade. Mash one up, pour it into your drink, and you’ve got instant, fresh, delicious, flavored lemonade. That’s…

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Filed Under: Drinks

Raspberry Butter

Posted on September 3, 2013

A more appropriate name might be “raspberry frosting” but . . . tomato tomahto. The important thing here is that we have an absolutely divine, melt-in-your mouth, flavorful butter. You’ll be hunting for stuff to spread this on! ½ c…

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Filed Under: Breads/Rolls, Other

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