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I looked on the web for instruction to make my own gift bags for Christmas. I found a site that had measurment and cutting instructions. I finally decided if I wanted the sizes I needed I would just get a box the right size and loosely wrap the end so the box would fall out [...]
Stuffed Marconi Pepper- Mex Style Recipe By : Sue Edwards Serving Size : 4 Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method ——– ———— ——————————– 4 each green peppers — Marconi 2 cups chicken broth 1 each chicken breast half without skin — cooked and shredded 1 cup white rice
I never dreamed I would ever use canning jar lids for anything but canning. We all need a little fall pumpkin! I got this cute idea from – http://www.facebook.com/spaininiowa
This is the first year we have grown these peppers. You can see from the picture how large they are. The bell pepper beside the Marconi is very large in itself. I plan on throwing together a spanish rice and chicken stuffing for them this evening. I will try to post what I come up [...]
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I love Lemon Chess Pie. I’m not really blogging about the pie I made for Christmas as much as this crust. Who would think you could make pie crust with boiling water? Who would think you could roll this crust till the cows come home and it would bake up flaky? I found this crust [...]
A Christmas tradition and I have no idea where it came from. They are all over the web and family recipes. If you have extra almond bark to dip something else, peanut butter between two Ritz Crackers makes a wonderful cookie. Easy Peanut Butter Balls 1 18-ounce jar peanut butter 2 pound powdered sugar 1 [...]
The year 2010 has not been a year for Virginia gardens. Spring started off beautiful and green. But alass the drought has made our crops scarce. I did manage to put up green beans, and we are getting a few tomato and peppers. The corn is not looking promising and it just makes one realize [...]
Spring and Rhubarb..a winning combination! My rhubarb plant is 2 years old, so I figured it was time to make a Rhubarb Crisp. I didn’t cut last year so they could establish themself in their new home, my garden. The first year was hard on them because they developed some sort of swiss cheese look. I blogged [...]
When I think potato cakes, I think breakfast. served with fried eggs and bacon I love leftover Mashed Potato Cakes for breakfast. Just take leftover mashed potato and refrigerate it overnight (must be real potato and not instant!). Form cakes in the morning with the cold potato. Dredge them in flour and fry in hot bacon grease, turning once [...]
I always do my deserts the night before Thanksgiving, so I don’t have as much to do on the big day. Blackberry Jam Swirl Cheesecake Pumpkin Pie I was thinking about how much of our ingredients we grew this year. The pumpkin for pie, blackberries for cheesecake, green beans, potatoes for mashed potatoes, the chard for wilted greens, the [...]
I love making home made tortillas. – FOR TORTILLAS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup wheat flour 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water They are easy, but this day I felt I wanted to try something else with them. I just used the dough as a crust for this casserole. Make up the tortilla recipe, then roll it into [...]
Hot Wings 2 lbs chicken wings 3 Tbsp butter, melted 4 Tbsp bottled hot pepper sauce 1 Tbsp paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Create a marinade with the melted butter, hot pepper sauce, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Pour all but 2 tablespoons of the marinade over the chicken pieces in the plastic bag. [...]
I have been using a lot of reduce fat cream of mushroom soup. I would not normally be doing this, but I am trying to cook lower fat for a few months. This was adapted from a Campbell Soup recipe, although I used an off brand soup and added onion and some milk. You could make [...]
We will be leaning toward a more low fat agenda for the next several months. I know once Thanksgiving is upon us, I will be glad I cut back a few months before. Tuna Mac Veggie Casserole olive oil spray 1 can corn 1 red or green bell pepper, diced (I mixed the two) 1 onion, diced 4-5 mushrooms sliced 1 can reduce [...]
While I love to fashion aspects of my life to old time methods and 1800 technology, I would not enjoy having to do those things on a daily basis, out of need. I love to imagine that I could survive if need be, but the true test has yet to come. That is why this years [...]
We are finally getting some tomato and okra ripe and ready. Add a bit of fresh chive to this easy soup for color and zest. Okra Tomato Soup Serves 3-4 6-8 okra pod sliced 4 large ripe tomato diced 1 medium onion chopped 1 clove garlic diced 3 – 4 cups chicken broth dash of red pepper to taste salt and pepper to taste chives [...]
Only for a Smallworlds competition! Joan Jett
Cucumbers are coming in very fast. Hubby and I have not been able to keep up with our garden this year. We spent our 10 year anniversary in MIssion Hospital in Ashville NC. We were involved in a motorcycle accident. Hubby broke 3 ribs and a wrist. I ended up with a lot of roadburn on both arms [...]
Just trying to learn how to use my new Canon PowerShot Camera. It is going to take me a while I think. Clementis Vine Pumpkin Squash Blossom
On the verge of summer and lake time madness, we now feature our favorite summer hangover. Corona Rita 2 bottles Corona Light 1 1/2 C. good tequila 12 oz. frozen lime juice concentrate salt for glass rim, if desired Just mix it up and serve. Can be frozen, or just like pic.
On the verge of summer and lake time madness, we now feature our favorite summer hangover. note- never drink and drive or operate machinery! Corona Rita 2 bottles Corona Light 1 1/2 C. good tequila 12 oz. frozen lime juice concentrate salt for glass rim, if desired Just mix it up and serve. Can be frozen, or just like pic. [...]
We are over run with dill so I had to make my favorite potato salad. I always add some boiled egg and pimento to it. The original recipe came from allrecipes.com. Tangy Dill Potato Salad * 3 pounds new potatoes — scrubbed and quartered * 1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing * 3/4 cup mayonnaise * 1/4 cup chopped green onions * 2 teaspoons [...]
I had to use up my frozen zucchini from last fall and a pineapple I had purchased. What better way to utilize both than my favorite cake. Just cut up pineapple and puree in a food processor. I use walnuts sometimes instead of pecans which I did here. I also keep the icing separate and just [...]
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and file’ gumbo ‘Cause tonight i’m gonna see my ma cher amio Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o Son of a gun, well have big fun on the bayou We had flooding last night in our area. The rain came down in buckets here. I awoke to see our ponds filled to [...]
I hope everyone is enjoying the Memorial Day today! Yesterday we and friends took a trip to this wonderful nearby winery for a tasting and lunch. Chateau Morrisette Several Bikers were also enjoying the trip. That is hubby on the right. The winery The Chateau is just off the Blueridge Parkway. glass inside winery Waiting to start tasting We had the chance [...]
For my twin grandson’s Birthday Party this Memorial Day Weekend, I have been asked to bring my chocolate dipped strawberries, pineapple, and peanut butter crackers! Mine are never perfect to look at..but boy do they taste good! Of course the secret to great tasting dipped fruit is to have good ripe fruit. Even a wonderful chocolate can’t [...]
