Magic Cookie Bars
I recently heard the band Chicago announced as “classic” or in other words … they have stayed cool for a very long time. These magic cookie bars are classic too. I learned about them in high school and have been…
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Bow Tie Lasagna
Ok people. Here’s the deal. It’s like lasagna … but without the fight to keep the lasagna noodles from sticking to each other and causing a total pasta kitchen meltdown. I’m all for avoiding meltdowns. Therefore, bow tie lasagna. Easy….
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Butter Mints
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
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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Homemade Microwave Popcorn
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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Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Brownies
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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Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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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Turtle Cake
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
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
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
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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Italian Pot Roast
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
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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Raspberry Syrup
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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Easy Stuffing
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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Black Tie Mousse Cake
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
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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