March 1, 2012
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Check out this easy, yummy dinner for busy ladies on the go! Anything in the crock pot equals a win for me. Ingredients: 8 oz. uncooked Noodles 1/2 c. Butter 1 c. Mushrooms 1/3 c. Flour 2 c. Chicken Broth … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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The best part about this recipe is that it keeps forever. You can make your own baking mix (read: Bisquick) in just a few minutes, and you can use it as needed for a very long time! The other best … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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In tough economic times, everyone is trying to stretch their household dollar. I’ve developed a few tricks to save on groceries, and I have saved hundreds of dollars. Here are my ten little secrets: 1. Make or grow what you can. … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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Popovers are such a fun and easy treat. Kids especially love looking through the glass oven door to watch the popovers bubble and baloon into shape. (However, my current wall oven is canary yellow, circa 1962, and doesn’t have a window in … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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Nothing is better than bread in the oven! It smells so good and tastes even better. Bread making truly is an art and requires skill to perfect it. But even during the learning process, I’ve never made a loaf of bread that … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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This is the master, the mother of all grocery lists. This is how you save money. Copy and paste this list into a word document. Customize- add or delete food items as necessary. Print out and stick inside a kitchen cabinet. … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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I made these popovers this morning. They are to die for! Of all breakfast foods, popovers are one of my favorites. There’s something comforting about walking by your oven, smelling the warm pastries, and seeing the little puffs in the … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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My husband, who says that donuts are too sweet and muffins are too muffin-ey, loves these sugar donut muffins. Ironic, isn’t it? He says that this muffin has the best attributes of both: it’s moist and fluffy, sweet (but not … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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Image via Wikipedia These muffins were a hit! I made them for my husband and friends, and they completely disappeared. I take that as a sign of success! Here’s what you will need: 1 1/2 c. Flour 1/2 t. Salt … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of those scone-y, biscotti-ey, crumpet-ey kinds of things. They kind of taste like sawdust. (If any gourmet scone bakers are reading this, my apologies. Please don’t take it personally.) My dislike for … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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This cake is heaven. To die for. Killer. It is fairly simple (let’s face it, I don’t cook anything that isn’t simple), and it has that perfect holiday blend of apple, orange, and spices. I taste tested this on my … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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Image via Wikipedia It’s nearly tradition for me to buy cans of pumpkin on the first day of October. That’s when I begin to cook with pumpkin. In October, it begins with bread and rolls. The closer we get to the winter holidays, … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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These muffins are so light and fluffy! They are one of the things I look forward to every summer and fall when the apples are fresh. Apples are one of my favorite fruits to cook with. Yum! Ingredients: 1/2 c. … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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My dad tells a joke about moving from the suburbs of Kansas City to the hills of Pennsylvania. He once asked someone (true story) why they didn’t lock their car doors. Their reply? “Oh, we only lock our car doors … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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This is, hands-down, the best green bean casserole I have ever had. And I have tasted many varieties of this classic recipe. And as a bonus, it isn’t hard to prepare! I have modified the original recipe because I found … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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This year, I am making all of my holiday pie crusts ahead of time. That way, I can save more time while preparing my holiday baking. I’ll whip up a pie crust when I have an extra minute and throw … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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One of my friends lives right around the corner from where I work. She is a SAHM and makes lots of yummy foods that I don’t have time to make, so it is a real treat when she invites me … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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This pie is a beautiful blend of two favorite flavors, lemon and apple. Together, they are pretty much heavenly. This pie is fantastic when served warm with vanilla ice cream and coffee. Or, a cold piece in the morning makes … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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There’s nothing better than a snickerdoodle. Unless it’s a snickerdoodle muffin. Snickerdoodle muffins are so good that my husband (who doesn’t like muffins) likes them. Side bar- who doesn’t like muffins? Weirdo. If you want to replicate these, it really … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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This is a cake that I froze to keep on hand for unexpected company. It is a sweet, moist, melt in your mouth kind of deal. I sliced it into pieces before putting it in the freezer. I will probably … Continue reading
December 18, 2011
by Angie
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This is the all-inclusive, all-in-one-pack. You can create literally hundreds of different kinds of scones as long as you adhere to the basic ingredients! These scones are very versatile. Using this basic recipe, you can your embellishment of choice. My … Continue reading
December 18, 2011
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These easy cheesy crackers are, surprisingly, a really versatile appetizer. You can feed them to your kids as a snack, or you can serve them in a big bowl at a party. Here’s what you will need: 1 c. Flour 3/4 … Continue reading