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Ok, does anyone remember school lunch? I think I'm probably one of the only people who actually liked to eat in the cafeteria. I know many people who wouldn't have eaten the food served in there if their life depended on it. So call me crazy, but for some strange reason I was one of the few who ate cafeteria food on a daily basis and liked it. The other day, I have no
"My Husband came up with this quick dinner idea. It's one of our favorite weeknight meals because we can throw it together even when we get home late from work." frozen, breaded chicken strips or patties, prepared and cut up into bite-sized pieces Hormel real bacon pieces or crumbled bacon shredded cheddar cheese flour tortillas Layer the prepared chi
"This sandwich is so easy and it makes for a delicious dinner. The creamy Dijon mayo tops off yummy layers of chicken, ham and Swiss. Yum!" ? 4 frozen, breaded chicken patties 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli honey ham 1/4 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese 4 hamburger buns Prepare chicken patties, according to package directions. When finished bak
"This casserole combines two pasta sauces, marinara and Alfredo. The combination is wonderful and this is now my favorite pasta dish." 1 pound hamburger 1/2 of an onion, chopped salt, pepper, onion and garlic powders, desired amounts 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara pasta sauce, or your favorite jarred tomato pasta sauce 1/2 of a 1-pound box or 8 ounces of rotini pasta
EXTRA! EXTRA! Check out my new Easy Meals Tonight page today! EXTRA! EXTRA! "If you're anything like me, you lead a busy, stressful life. Somedays the last thing I want to think about when I get home from work is what we are going to eat for supper. On my new Easy Meals Tonight page, I have gathered recipes that will help on those weeknights
"This recipe is so easy to put together and is a perfect addition to any potluck or family gathering. It combines simple ingredients and only takes minutes to make. If you like orange and pineapple, you will LOVE this recipe!" 1 large (6 ounce) package of orange flavored Jello, unprepared 1 large (16 ounce) container of cottage cheese 1 large (20 ounce) can of crushed
"This dish is comfort food at it's ultimate! We love to make it for Sunday dinner so that we can have leftover roast beef to use in recipes all week. Hopefully your family will add it to your Sunday dinner menus." 2-1/2 to 3 pound Beef Rump Roast salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder, desired amount 2 Tablespoons of canola oil 1
"This delicious almond custard is one of my family's favorite comfort foods. My sister and I request that my Grandma make it for us often. I love to eat it with sliced bananas! 2 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 3 Tablespoons flour 3 egg yolks, beaten 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2
"Now you can have Chinese food at home any night of the week and you can skip the take-out." 1 (15.25 ounce) can of pineapple chunks 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 green pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 1 1/2-2 pounds of pork loin chops, cut into bite-size pieces 2 Tablespoons corn starch 1/2 cup light corn syrup (Karo syrup) 1/4 cup cider vinegar 3 Tablespoons soy sauc
? "I hope that you and your family have a Happy Easter! These adorable cupcakes or a slice of Bunny Banana Cheesecake would be a sweet ending to your Easter dinner!" Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Whipped Vanilla Almond Buttercream Frosting Vanilla Almond Cupcakes
"Key lime cupcakes topped with Key Lime Butter Cream Icing-Could there be a tangier combination?" Key Lime Cupcakes: 1 white cake mix (I used Pillsbury Moist Supreme Classic White cake mix.) water, oil and eggs called for on the box (I also added flour for High Altitude directions.) 1 Tablespoon Key Lime Juice (I used Nellie & Joe's Famous Key West Lime Juice.)
"This recipe takes Chicken Fajitas to a whole new level! I took my Easy Chicken Fajitas and turned them into a yummy, cheesy casserole. Just add a side dish of Spanish rice or refried beans and dinner is served!" 1-1/2 to 2 cups of shredded chicken, rotisserie or leftover 1 onion, sliced 1 green pepper or any color sweet pepper (red, orange or
"Here are two of my favorite recipes to make for St. Patrick's Day. For dinner, I love to make my cousin's creamy Baked Potato Soup and my minty Leapin' Leprechauns Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes make the perfect dessert. What a fun and DELICIOUS way for your family to celebrate the holiday!" Baked Potato Soup 3-4 large Idaho pota
"My Mom shared this recipe with us recently and it's now one of our favorite dinners. The stroganoff is creamy and delicious served over buttered egg noodles." 1-1/2 pounds of beef round steak, cut into 1 inch cubes (You can also use beef stew meat.) 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup shortening 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup wa
"Brown sugar and butter combine to make a sweet, syrupy glaze that coats these tender carrots. They are a yummy addition to any meal!" "These carrots look like little orange jewels on your plate!" 3-4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks or slices 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup brown sugar In a saute pan, heat carrots with 1/2 cup
I am so excited! One of the recipes on my blog has been featured on Gooseberry Patch's weekly Recipe Roundup. Davy Crockett Pockets is one of ten recipes featured in the Beef Recipe Roundup. You can check it out, along with the other featured recipes. I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS RECIPE!
"As if the pumpkin bread wasn't delicious enough, my Mom took it a step further and added caramel icing on top. I love to eat it with coffee in the morning or for a mid-day snack." 3-1/3 cups flour 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 cup vegetable oil 4 egg
"These cute mini cupcakes will make a sweet treat for your Valentine this year! They combine an easy red velvet cake mix and homemade cream cheese butter cream frosting into a one-bite delight." "LOVE at first bite!!!" Red Velvet Cupcakettes 1 Red Velvet cake mix (eggs, oil and water called for on the box) Prepare batter by following the directio
"This is a perfect dish for breakfast, brunch or even dinner. It's simple to make, but fancy enough to serve to guests!" 6-8 slices of bacon 1/4 of a bag of frozen Ore Ida Potatoes O'Brien 3 green onions, sliced 6 eggs 1/4 cup milk Tomato Olive Relish (Recipe follows) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded smoked Swiss cheese Using kitch
"Any one of these recipes would be a great addition to your Super Bowl get-together. GO TEAM!!!" Chia's Chipotle Chili 1 pound ground beef 1 roll Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Hot Sausage 1 large onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 6 jalapeno peppers, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely minced (from a 12 ounce can) *We use L
"This is one of my favorite cakes that my Mom makes. The sweet caramel icing complements the banana cake perfectly!" 1/4 cup butter, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 2 ripe bananas, mashed Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream to
"This is one of the easiest side dish recipes that I've made. You can use any flavor salad dressing so you can customize it to your family's taste." 1 bag of Cole Slaw mix (Found in the Produce Department, this mix usually contains shredded cabbage and carrots.) 2-3 green onions, sliced Creamy Salad dressing of your choice ( I used Bleu Cheese dressing, but you can u
"These sandwiches are so yummy and the Parmesan Horseradish Mayo takes them over the top!" 1 medium sweet onion, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced 2 Tablespoons canola oil Leftover shredded roast beef or I have used 1 pound of shaved Angus roast beef from the deli 4 Slices of mozzarella, Swiss or provolone cheese 4 Hoagie rolls packet of Au jus, we love Knorr brand Parmesan Ho
"I saw Rachael Ray make this easy recipe several years ago on her 30-Minute Meals show. I never wrote down the exact recipe and I don't know what she called it, but this is how I make it. It's the perfect healthy combination of protein, whole grain and fruit and it's a delicious way to fill you up for your busy day." 1 banana 1 Tablespoon pe
"This recipe was given to us by one of my hubby's coworkers. It is so delicious and the best thing about it is that it's made in the slow cooker so it's perfect to make for parties. Take it along to your next hors d'oeuvre party and be the hit of the bash!" 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup salsa 3-(8 ounce) packages of cream cheese 16 ounces o
"One of my cousins shared this recipe. It is a very easy, quick and delicious dip that can be served at any gathering. Try it at your next appetizer party or maybe at the big game!" 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano, finely minced 1 Tabl
"We LOVE Chipotle Chili Powder and we LOVE Chex Mix so we decided to put the two together! The result is a Smoky and Spicy snack perfect for Munching!!! 4 Cups Corn Chex Cereal 4 Cups Rice Chex Cereal 2 Cups Mini Pretzels 2 Cups Cheez-Its Crackers 1 Cup Salted Peanuts 1 Cup Salted Cashews 12 Tbsp Butter, melted 5 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
"This family recipe was given to us by my Grandma. I wait all year for the holidays, because I know that my sweet husband will make these cookies for me. They are the best shortbread cookies I've ever tasted!" 2 cups softened butter 2 cups powdered sugar 2 eggs 3 teaspoons almond extract 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 5 cups flour
"My Husband loves, LOves, LOVES Eggnog and these cookies taste just like the classic holiday drink. They have become one of our favorite Christmas cookies and we love to sprinkle them with fresh grated nutmeg!" Cookie: 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt
"This is one of my favorite Christmas candy recipes. I request that my sister make it every year!" 1-(10 ounce) package of peanut butter chips 1 1/2 cups or 3 sticks of butter 1 3/4 cup sugar 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup 3 Tablespoons water On a 15x11 jelly roll pan that has been buttered, sprinkle 1 cup of the peanut butter chips.
"My Sister makes this peppermint fudge every Christmas. It is so yummy and sooo addictive! I love it and I'm sure you will too!" 1 (12 ounce) package of white chocolate chips 1 can vanilla frosting 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 4 drops red food coloring 2 Tablespoons of crushed peppermint candy canes (I used 2 regular sized candy canes.)*
"My husband created these wonderful cookies one weekend when we were craving something sweet and boy did they hit the spot! Chocolate and peanut butter have been, and will always be, a perfect combination!" 2-1/4 cups flour* 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup sugar* 3/4 cup brown sugar*
? "The name says it all. These nuts are a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy and a whole lot of yummy! They would be a wonderful snack food while watching the game, a perfect appetizer at your next party or a sweet Christmas gift." 1 egg white 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 cups salted mixed nu
"I tasted this macaroni and cheese recipe for the first time recently when my niece made it for our family. It's extra cheesy and creamy and combines five, yes five, kinds of cheese. What a yummy comfort food dish!" 1-(16 ounce) package of elbow macaroni 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese2 cups shredded Pepper jack cheese 1-(16 ounce) contai
"This is a delicious soup that you can make with all of your leftover Thanksgiving turkey!" 2-3 medium carrots, sliced 1 medium onion, diced 3 stalks celery, sliced 1 Tablespoon McCormick Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning Salt and pepper, desired amount 3-(32 ounce) containers of chicken stock or equivalent amount of Homemade chicken or turkey stock* 1-(16 ounce) package of e
"This is another one of my Mom's yummy recipes. She was sweet enough to make these for my husband and I and my coworkers recently. These bars are the perfect mix of pumpkin and spice and the sweet cream cheese icing tops them off perfectly!" Bars: 4? eggs 1-2/3 cup sugar 1 cup vegetable or canola oil 1-(15 ounce) can pumpkin 2 cups flour
"This cheesecake would be a delicious alternative to pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving!" Crust: 2 cups gingersnap crumbs 3 Tablespoons butter, melted Combine crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and about one inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 325 de
"I love cranberry sauce and I can't imagine Thanksgiving dinner without it. This recipe brings sweet brown sugar, tart cranberries, orange juice and spices together into a perfect holiday combination." 1-(12 ounce) package of Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries (found in Produce department) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon
"My niece created and shared these recipes with me. I'm so proud of her! In honor of her Birthday, I'm now sharing them with you. They are easy, quick and delicious. What a combo!" Chicken Enchiladas: 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts* black pepper, chili powder, garlic salt and hot chili seasoning** (if you can't find hot chili seasoning, you can use ca
"This recipe turns sweet potatoes into a 'sweet addition' to your Thanksgiving meal!" 2-(15 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 large egg 3 Tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With a hand mixer, blend to
"This stock is so easy to make and adds such delicious homemade flavor to any of your recipes." Turkey or chicken carcass 2-3 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks 2-3 celery stalks, cut into large chunks 1 large onion, cut into wedges 2-3 whole garlic cloves, peeled salt and pepper, desired amount In a large stockpot, place all ingredients. Cov
"This turkey breast roasts up tender and juicy and is the perfect alternative for those of us who don't want to go to the trouble of cooking a whole turkey this Thanksgiving. Make it and I promise, your family will Gobble it up! 1-(7 to 8 pound) turkey breast (thawed if frozen, following package directions) 3 stalks celery, cut into large chunks 3 large carrots, peele
"This sandwich is so yummy! It has layers of creamy Dijon sauce, sliced brown sugar ham and three kinds of ooey-gooey cheese!" 2 slices of sourdough bread or other sliced bread Desired amount of deli sliced brown sugar ham or your favorite sliced ham Desired amount of thinly sliced cheddar, Swiss and American cheese or 3 kinds of your favorite cheese
"I make this apple cider every Halloween. I mix it up in the slow cooker and let it simmer all afternoon. Which by the way makes the house smell so good! Then my hubby and I drink it while we watch our Halloween movies. I wait for Halloween night all year!" 1 large container of apple cider (I used an 89 ounce container of LITEHOUSE brand apple cider.) 1
"This recipe was handed down to me by my Aunt. It makes the yummiest popcorn balls! They would be great to hand out to Trick-or-Treaters this Halloween!!!" 2-(10 ounce) packages of marshmallows (You can also use 2 large jars of marshmallow cream.) 1/4 cup butter desired food coloring (I mixed red and yellow to make orange.)
"I made this yummy candy and packaged it in cute little take out containers and decorated them for Halloween. They turned out SO CUTE!" 2-(12 ounce) bags white chocolate chips 1 teaspoon orange extract red food coloring + yellow food coloring 1-(11 ounce) package of candy corn (I used Brach's.) Melt chocolate chips in a saucepan over
"My Aunt shared this recipe with me. She makes this yummy caramel corn for the holidays. This year I am going to make it for Halloween treats." 1-(12 ounce) can of evaporated milk 2 cups brown sugar 2 sticks or 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup Karo light corn syrup 3 bags of microwave popcorn, popped with unpopped kernels removed&nbs
"I love any caramel apple, but I must admit this is my new favorite! It tastes just like apple pie and it's a new twist on an old favorite!" 4-5 large apples (I used Honey Crisp, but you can use your favorite apple.) Popsicle sticks 1-(14 ounce) package of Kraft caramels, wrappers removed 1-(12 ounce) package of Nestle Premier white chocolate morsels desired amoun
"I made these Yummy Brownies for our family last weekend. I called them BOO To You! Brownies because the mini marshmallows reminded me of little ghosts. They turned out so cute and by the way they tasted really good too!" Brownies: 3/4 cup butter 2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 Tbsp. instant coffee granules 1/2 tsp. baking powder
"These croissant sandwiches are so quick & easy! They are perfect for a busy weekday morning breakfast on-the-go or for a lazy weekend brunch!" Bakery croissants Bacon, cooked to desired crispness eggs, cooked to desired doneness (We like the eggs cooked over-medium, but you could also scramble the eggs.) American cheese slices, or your favorite sli
