Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa
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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Cheese Bread
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
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
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
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
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
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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Peach Lemonade
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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Raspberry Butter
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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All-White Labor Day Party
Parties can amp up the energy in your house and turn an ordinary day into a total celebration. Even on somewhat low-key holidays. So, this Labor Day, why not party it up? You know the old saying “don’t wear white…
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White Sheet Cake
It looks like ordinary cake but I’m here to tell you, it is outstanding! The moisture. The flavor. The butter! Cake:1 c butter1 c water2 c sugar2¼ c flour1 t baking soda½ t salt2 eggs1 t vanilla½ c sour cream…
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Restaurant Style Salsa
Spicy. Easy. Fresh. Good thing this isn’t a personal ad. Haha! We’re advertising salsa here, people. And it’s good!! The thing I like about this recipe is the fine texture. Get yourself some thin salted Cantina-style tortilla chips and dine…
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Pineapple Orange Slush
In the summer it’s all about keeping cool… Otter Pops, milkshakes, smoothies, ice cream, and slush! 3 c water2 c sugar3 c pineapple juice3 c orange juice2 T lemon juiceSprite Bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat,…
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Fruit Salsa
Phenomenal mix of flavors… perfect as an appetizer or midnight snack! Salsa:½ c finely chopped strawberries1 orange, peeled and chopped fine2 kiwi, peeled and chopped fine1 apple, peeled and chopped fine½ c finely chopped pineapple1 T lemon juice1½ t sugar…
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Homemade Root Beer
It is hot. You’re thirsty. Your mug has been chillin’ in the freezer. Homemade root beer is brewing. Your world is about to get so much better… Important info: Make root beer in well-ventilated area. Outside works well. In the…
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Vanilla Ice Cream
So creamy! And very versatile. Serve with crepes for breakfast or topped with fruit for dessert… versatile! Ice Cream:2 c heavy whipping cream2 c half-and-half¾ c sugar1 t vanilladash salt Also Needed:ice cream makercrushed icerock salt Combine whipping cream and…
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S’more Bites
Two layers of chocolate. Two! Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about! 7 graham crackers¼ c powdered sugar6 T butter, melted4 1.55-oz. milk chocolate bars, divided12 large marshmallows Crush graham crackers in Ziploc bag. (Crumbs should equal 1 cup.) Mix with…
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Barbecue Baked Beans
A perfect make-ahead side dish for your next cookout… 1 lb. bacon1/2 onion, chopped1/3 c finely chopped green pepper2 28-oz. cans pork & beans¾ c ketchup¾ c barbecue sauce2 t Worcestershire sauce1 T mustard1 c brown sugar Cook and crumble…
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Taco Melts
It’s fast. It’s warm. It’s good! 1 lb. ground beef, browned2 T taco seasoning1/3 c water1 c salsa2 c shredded Mexican cheese1 16.3-oz. can Pillsbury Grands biscuits1 T butter, melted1 c sour cream, optional Mix beef, taco seasoning, water and…
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Barbecue Chicken
Boneless, tender, and flavorful with caramelized barbecue glaze… 1 lb. chicken tenders1 18-oz. bottle original Bull’s-Eye Barbecue Sauce Reserve ½ cup barbecue sauce for basting. Marinade chicken in remaining barbecue sauce for 1-2 hours. When ready to cook, remove chicken…
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Strawberry Syrup
I find the most creative ways to get fruit in my diet. Haha! Just kidding. I love fruit. But I never miss out on the chance to add some sugar and butter and turn it into sweet syrup. It will…
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Homemade Peanut Butter
I feel really sorry for the word homemade. Somehow it got a reputation for being uncool. It probably started in junior high, when we learned that store bought is so much better. I’m pretty sure that was just the cool…
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Watermelon Raspberry Juice
Cold. Refreshing. Amazing!! 8 c seedless watermelon chunks1 c raspberries¼ c fresh lime juice (3 medium limes)crushed ice Place watermelon, raspberries and lime juice in blender. Blend until thoroughly combined. Pour through fine mesh strainer. Chill. Shake or stir before…
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