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Cracker Spread Recipe

Susan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:43 +0000

Cracker Spread

Ingredients

2 pkg cream cheese (8 oz)
2 pkg chopped beef
2 green onions chopped
2 tsp Worcetershire sauce
2 tsp season salt or Accent

Directions

Chop beef and onions into small pieces
Add cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and season salt/Accent.
Mix well and serve with your favorite crackers

Notes

This can be shaped in a ball and rolled in walnuts or almonds to make a cheese ball.

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Best of Pinterest: Little Girls Dresses, Recipes, Home Decorating Ideas & More

Susan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:41 +0000

Happy Friday Everyone! Hope you have had as much fun on Pinterest this week as I have. I even took time away from pinning to make a couple of things I pinned.

This week’s top 10 things on Pinterest:

10. This would make a cute Valentines gift!

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9. What a cute idea. You could add sparkles, sequins, small toys. Whatever you want to match your decor.

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8. Fun invite and a picture to keep too!!!

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7. This reminds me of the salad I love from Panera Bread. Just a blueberries, pineapple, apple and change pecans to almonds.

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6. This lady used her crockpot to cook everyday for a year. The recipes are on her site. Yes 365 of them. Love my crockpot. It makes life so much easier.

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5. Cute and fun addition to hot cocoa and it would cool it down for the kids too!!

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4. I am wishing it was yard sale season so I could go on a hunt for an old ladder. I really want to do this in my hallway.

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3. I always have clothes hanging everywhere on laundry day. The shower rod, over all the doors and backs of chairs. This could solve that problem.

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2. So easy to make and could be changed up to match different outfits. Looks like we will be making bracelets this weekend.

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And my number one find on Pintrest this week…

1. Dresses from pillow cases. What a cute idea. There are so many beautifully trimmed pillow cases out there.

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Crockpot Hot Mulled Wine Recipe

Susan — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:24 +0000

My friend Judy sent me this recipe the other day. Sounds delicious and something easy to serve for Superbowl or Valentines Day or even a cold Saturday night.!!

Crockpot Hot Mulled Wine

Category: Beverage

Ingredients

3 bottles of cheap red wine (like red Zinfandel)
1 cup water
1/2 to 1 cup honey
1 large orange
8-10 cloves
1 container cinnamon sticks
sugar if needed for extra sweetness

Directions

Warm honey and water in a pan until mixed well.
Transfer to crockpot and add wine, cloves orange and cinnamon.
Cut orange into slices but cut one wedge to put cloves in.
Simmer on low for about 1 hour being sure not to let the mixture boil.
Add more honey or sugar to desired sweetness.

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Best of Pinterest: Decorating, Recipes, Holiday Ideas & More

Susan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:00:09 +0000

More from my Pinterest adventures for the week.

This week’s top 10 things on Pinterest:

10. Does this look like the most comfortable outfit or what? I want those shoes!!

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9. Now I can have those cute storage boxes I love but won’t spend the extra money on.

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8. This would be so good with some cranberry juice or lemonade cubes. I may even try a little Sleepytime tea cubes.

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7. Oh my this looks great. I’ll take mine with almonds.

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6. This would be so great for my apartment. Extra room for guests.

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5. Kids would be so excited to get chapstick and free printables for Valentines.

Source: pizzazzerie.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

4. I wonder if the stores mind if you use their paint samples for crafts? I see so many great ideas using these.

Source: ohcrafts.net via Susan on Pinterest

3. I think I will make this over the weekend and then I can add a little blue to it for Memorial day and 4th of July.

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2. Cute kids activity for Groundhogs Day.

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And my number one find on Pintrest this week…

1. I will never look at stars the same after seeing this. Now they have an extra special meaning.

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Crockpot Egg Casserole Recipe

Susan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:00:21 +0000

How great to wake up and breakfast for the whole family be ready. Add coffee and juice and we are ready to eat.

This weeks recipe is brought to us by A Latte with Ott, A. (Check out her site for great recipes, tips on gardening and how to can.)

Crock Pot Egg Casserole

Category: Entree

Servings: 8-10

Ingredients

6-8 strips of bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 green or red pepper, chopped
1- 2 lb bag frozen hash browns
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
12 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper.

Directions

Spray crock pot with non stick cooking spray.
Saute onions, garlic and pepper for 5 minutes.
Put 1/3 hash browns in bottom of crock pot.
Add 1/3 of the bacon, 1/3 onion mixture, 1/3 cheese.
Repeat layers two times ending with cheese.
In large bowl mix together eggs, milk, dill, salt and pepper.
Pour over ingredients in crock pot.
Cook on low 8 to 10 hours.

Notes

When done temperature in middle should be 160 degrees,

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Crockpot Egg Casserole Recipe was first posted on January 25, 2012 at 5:00 am.

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Best of Pinterest: Chocolate Dessert, Button Bracelets, Organizing and Decorating Ideas & More

Susan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:00:17 +0000

How much time on Pinterest is to much?? Well I’m sure I am over the limit, but it has been fun.

This week’s top 10 things on Pinterest:

10. Make your own Taco shells. Looks like they would hold a little more the the store bought ones.

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9. I would need to make this a little larger to hold all my single socks. Cute idea though.

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8. This is a great way to reduce the clutter.

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7. Rainbow Slush Punch made from freezer pops. Looks Yummy!!

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6. Remember this the next time you hug someone and hug a little tighter and longer.

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5. I love grapefruit juice and now I can have it with a little kick.

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4. Looks like it is time to visit Goodwill or some yard sales. This will look great in my bedroom.

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3. Healthy sweet treats. Fruit and juice or Crystal Light.

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2. You could make these to match any outfit so easily. All you need is buttons and elastic thread.

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And my number one find on Pintrest this week…

1. Oh my!! These looks delicious. Add a little peanuts and they would be like a Buster Bar.

Source: foodgawker.com via Susan on Pinterest

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Easy Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

Susan — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:27 +0000

A great easy recipe for Super Bowl Sunday!

Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

Category: Appetizer

Ingredients

Mushrooms
Cream Cheese
Bacon crumbles

Directions

Clean mushrooms and remove stems.
Mix together cream cheese and bacon.
Fill mushrooms with heaping amount of cream cheese mix.
Bake at 350, on cookie sheet, until warmed through.

Notes

These can be messy. Serve with a napkin.

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Easy Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

Susan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:00:31 +0000

Easy Potatoes Au Gratin

Category: Vegetable

So easy to make

Ingredients

2 pkgs frozen shredded potatoes
2 cups milk
1 cup Half and Half
1 stick butter

Directions

Put milk, Half and Half, butter and salt in sauce pan and cook over medium heat until it boils.
Add thawed potatoes and let come to a boil again. (should be thick)
Add Parmesan cheese to taste.
Put mixture into 9×13 pan and bake at 325 for 45 minutes or until browned.

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This Week On Pinterest: Home Nail Design, Aroma therapy, Home Facial, Recipes & More

Susan — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:00:48 +0000

Well, Since I have become a “Pinterest addict” I thought I would share a few of my favorites each week. Maybe since I am posting them for you is will justify all the time I have spent pinning all of these great finds.

Here you go. Hope you enjoy this as much as I have.

I love the smell of coffee in the mornings!! Great aroma therapy.

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This could make our card game time much shorter. Those little hands always have a hard time holding the cards.

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So true. Live for the future and don’t dwell on those unpleasant things that happened in the past.

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Well its the simple things that you never realized could make life easier. I can think of so many uses for this.

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Jet Packs!! - I think Daelan would love these. I can just picture him flying around the house.

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Great way to recycle those plastic grocery bags.

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This looks delicious and so easy to make. Like a big blueberry muffin.

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Wow!! Cook the bacon in the oven while you make everything else. Cuts down time and mess.

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Cute nail design you can do very easily at home.

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Hey! A good use for all those free Aspirin I have in my stockpile. Aspirin Facial.

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70 Calorie Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Susan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:00:51 +0000

A little something to sweeten up your diet plan.

70 Calorie Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Category: Dessert

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup fat free Half & Half
1 pkg (1.4 oz) fat free, sugar free instant chocolate pudding mix
1 tub (8 oz) frozen light whipped topping, thawed

Directions

In large bowl , whisk together Half & Half and pudding mix until creamy.
Fold in Whipped topping, reserving 1/4th for decoration.
Divide into dessert bowls and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Top with remaining cool whip before serving.

Notes

Try out some different flavors. Lemon Mousse, Butterscotch Mousse, Banana Mousse.

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Baked Egg and Bacon in Potato Bowls Recipe

Susan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:03:17 +0000

Ingredients

1 large baked potato (russett or sweet)
1 Tbsp. butter
2 eggs
2 strips bacon, cooked and diced
2 Tbsp. shredded cheese
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Lay the baked potato on its side, and use a knife to carefully cut off the top third of the potato. With a spoon, hollow out the middle of the potato to make a “bowl”, leaving the potato as thick or thin as you’d like. (Just remember, the more room you leave, the more room for eggs, bacon and cheese!)

Place 1/2 tablespoon of butter in the middle of each bowl. Then gently break an egg into each bowl, careful not to break the yolk. Top with bacon, cheese, parsley, and then season with salt and pepper.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg whites are set. Serve immediately.

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Homemade Almond Joy Recipe

Susan — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:00:53 +0000

Homemade Almond Joy Recipe

Category: Dessert

Ingredients

14 oz – sweetened condensed milk
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
2 14 oz bag sweetened flaked coconut
1-2 24 oz pkg. chocolate almond bark or dark chocolate chips
1-1 1/2 cup whole almonds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, spread raw almonds onto a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
In the bowl of a mixer with the paddle attachment, on medium speed, blend the sweetened condensed milk, butter and vanilla. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time, mixing until smooth. On low speed add the coconut a little at a time and mix until thoroughly combined with the powdered sugar mixture. The mixture will be thick. Place mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the coconut mixture from the refrigerator. With clean hands shape one tablespoon of coconut into a little log about 2 inches long and 3/4-inch thick. Press the coconut mixture together very well so they don’t crack when dipped. Place the log on the lined baking sheet and continue until all of the coconut mixture is gone. Rinse hands occasionally if they get too sticky. Press an almond on top of each coconut log. It might not completely stick. That’s ok. Place the baking sheet in the freezer to chill while you melt the chocolate.
In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate in the microwave 2-4 minutes at 30 SECOND intervals until chocolate is melted. Remove the coconut candies from the freezer. Place one coconut almond log on a fork (I use my meat fork to my silverware). Use a spoon to scoop a bit of chocolate over the almond. This will help the almond stick to the candy and not fall off during dipping. Lower fork into chocolate and spoon chocolate over candy to coat. Lift fork and gently shake to release some of the chocolate. Scrape the bottom of the fork along the side of the bowl and place on the lined baking sheet. You might need a toothpick to help get the candy off the fork. Repeat until all candy is coated in chocolate. If chocolate get thick, just return to the microwave and heat for another 30 seconds.
Let dipped candy harden for 45 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. If you need to layer the candy in a container, use waxed paper to separate the layers.

Notes

If you do not want to dip all the candy at one time, you can put the sheet pan of the coconut logs in the freezer. When they are frozen, gather them up and put them in a Ziplock freezer bag to be dipped at a later time.

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Homemade Almond Joy Recipe was first posted on December 22, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Susan — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:00:12 +0000

Easy and tasty Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Category: Dessert

Ingredients

1 White or Yellow Cake Mix
1 – 15 oz Can Pumpkin

Directions

Mix together
Put in Muffin pan lined with papers
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

Add a few Pumpkin pie spices. Maybe a dusting of powdered sugar or icing.

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Peanut Butter Cup Brownies Recipe

Susan — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:54:08 +0000

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies Recipe

Category: dessert

Servings: 40

Ingredients

1 box of your favorite brownie mix
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or grease 40 mini-muffin cups.
Prepare boxed brownie mix as directed. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups (about 1 heaping teaspoon). Bake for 13-15 minutes or until top is set and a toothpick inserted into center comes out slightly wet. After brownies are out of the oven, wait for centers to fall. This will happen upon cooling. If not then tap the centers with the back of a teaspoon to make a hole for the peanut butter.
Place peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds then stir. While brownies are still warm spoon about half a teaspoon of peanut butter into the center of each brownie. Top with semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. Cool completely in pan.

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Spinach and Cranberry Salad Recipe

Susan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:00:55 +0000

Spinach and Cranberry Salad Recipe

Category: Salad

Ingredients

1 pkg fresh spinach – washed
1 apple – sliced
1 avocado – cubed
1/2 red onion – sliced
3/4 cup cranberries
3/4 cup almonds
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
ginger – to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Mix salad ingredients together (spinach, apples, avocado, onion cranberries, almonds) Add apple and avacado last just before tossing with dressing.
Mix remaining ingredients for dressing, pour over salad and toss just before serving.

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Elf Doughnuts

Susan — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:00:08 +0000

What a cute idea. Leave doughnuts for the elves on Christmas Eve (along with Santas cookies and the Rain deer food) These little doughnuts are actually Cheerios decorated with powdered sugar, cinnamon and sugar and icing with sprinkles.

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Recipe

Susan — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:00:16 +0000

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Recipe

Category: Dessert

Ingredients

1/2 cup brown sugar
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
4 eggs
1 1/4 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1 cup milk
1/3 cup rum
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 lb gingersnaps
1/4 cup melted butter

Directions

Gingerbread pie crust
Make crumbs of ginger snaps.
Measure out 1 2/3 cups of crumbs.
Mix with melted butter and press into 9 inch pie pan. Set aside.
Mix brown sugar, gelatin salt and spices in heavy sauce pan.
Stir in milk, egg yolks and pumpkin. Mix well.
Cook over low heat, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and gelatin is dissolved.
Let cool to room temperature, then stir in rum.
Chill in refrigerator until mixture thickens enough to mound slightly when dropped by spoonful.
Beat egg whites until stiff, beat in sugar, a little at a time then beat until smooth.
Fold egg white mixture into pumpkin mixture.
Ladle into crust and chill until firm. (2 hours)
Toast coconut flakes by spreading on cookie sheet and baking at 350 for 5-10 minutes until brown. (stir 1/2 way through baking)
Sprinkle coconut over top of pie before serving.

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Busy Day Banana Bread Recipe

Susan — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:49:39 +0000

Bussy Day Banana Bread Recipe

Category: Bread

Ingredients

3 large or 4 small bananas
1/3 cup oil
1 cup sugar
1 egg 1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
dash of salt
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Mash together first 3 ingredients.
Add remaining ingredients. Blend well with a spoon.
Pour into greased and floured loaf pan.
Bake at 400 degrees for 10 min then reduce heat to 300 degrees and continue baking for 45 minutes or until done.

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Refrigerator Rolls Recipe

Susan — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:00:39 +0000

Refrigerator Rolls Recipe

Recipe Type: Bread

Need rolls or cinnamon rolls for several dinners during the holidays? This dough recipe will keep in the refrigerator for at least 2 weeks to use as you need it for fresh baked rolls.

Ingredients

3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp salt
3 Tbsp margarine
2 pkg dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 egg beaten
5 1/4 cup flour

Instructions

Combine hot water, sugar, salt and margarine.
In another large bowl add yeast to warm water.
Stir the two mixtures together.
Add beaten egg and 2 1/2 cups flour.
Beat until smooth.
Add 2 3/4 cups flour and beat until mixed together.
Place in greased bowl, turning the dough so it is well greased.
Punch down each day..
Bake rolls at 350 degrees

Notes

Store in refrigerator for at least 2 weeks and use as needed during that time. Makes great cinnamon rolls too.

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Holiday Pumpkin Cranberry Loaves Recipe

Susan — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:45 +0000

Holiday Pumpkin Cranberry Loaves Recipe

Category: Bread

Ingredients

6 eggs
5 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
29oz large can pumpkin
6 cups flour
2 Tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 pkg fresh cranberries
Chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Mix first 4 ingredients until blended thoroughly.
In separate bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients.
Combine with first four ingredients in large bowl and mix well.
Add entire pkg of fresh cranberries (and pecans if desired) to batter and mix well.
Divide batter into 6 greased loaf pans.
Bake at 350 degrees about 1 hour or until done.

Notes

You can add raisins when cranberries are not in season.
Makes 6 8×4 loaves or 8 6×3 loaves.

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Sage Dressing Recipe

Susan — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:00:37 +0000

Sage Dressing Recipe

Category: Side dish

Ingredients

1/2 cup celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 tsp crushed dried sage
dash salt
dash pepper
1 egg (beaten)
4 cups dried bread crumbs
1/3 to 1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

In small saucepan cook celery, onion and butter until tender.
Remove from heat and stir in sage, salt and pepper.
Stir in one beaten egg.
Place bread crumbs on large bowl
Add in onion mixture.
Drizzle with chicken broth (enough to moisten)
Toss lightly then transfer to casserole dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heat through.

Notes

You could add oysters or use as as stuffing also.

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Divinity Recipe

Susan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:00:40 +0000

Always a Christmas favorite.

Divinity Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 egg whites
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

In sauce pan, mix and heat together sugar, corn syrup and water until sugar dissolves.
Cook over medium heat to a heard ball. (265 degrees)
Meanwhile in large mixing bowl Beat egg whites and salt until stiff.
Slowly pour in hot syrup, continuing to beat.
Add Vanilla and chopped nuts.
Beat until mixture will hold its shape.
Drop by tsp onto cellophane.

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Holiday Wassail Recipe

Susan — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:00:36 +0000

Holiday Wassail Recipe

Category: Beverage

Ingredients

3 cups apple juice
1 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 Tbsp honey
1 cinnamon stick
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp whole cloves

Directions

Combine all ingredients in casserole dish.
Heat in microwave on full power for 10 to 12 minutes (until boils) stirring 1/2 way through.
Continue to heat on medium power for 3 minutes.
Garnish with lemon and orange slices.
Serve warm.
Makes 4 1/2 cups.

Notes

To make in crock pot – Put all ingredients in crock pot and cook on high for 1 hour then low for 4-8 hours.

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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Susan — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:00:38 +0000

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Category: Side dish, Vegetable

Tasty easy Casserole

Ingredients

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs – well beaten
1 stick margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sweet milk
1/2 stick margarine
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Mix together first 6 ingredients.
Pour into large baking dish.
In separate bowl mix together remaining ingredients.
Pour over potato mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Notes

This will keep in refrigerator for 3-4 days before baking. One dish you can make ahead then just cook for the big meal.
You can also mix this together and freeze before baking.

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Pretzel Salad Recipe

Susan — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:28 +0000

An old favorite that many of you have had before. I never realized how easy it is to make.

Pretzel Salad Recipe

Category: Salad, dessert, side dish

Always a favorite for holidays and carry ins.

Ingredients

Layer 1
1 cup crushed pretzels
3 Tbsp sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
Layer 2
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 small Cool Whip
Layer 3
1 large pkg strawberry Jello
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1 large carton frozen strawberries

Directions

Layer 1
Mix pretzels, sugar and butter and press into bottom of 9×13 baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
Layer 2
Mix together Cream cheese and sugar.
Mix in Cool Whip.
Spread over cooled crust.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Layer 3
Mix Jello with hot water until dissolved.
Mix in cold water and strawberries.
Chill until slightly thickened.
Spoon over cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate until firm and ready to eat.

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Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Susan — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:00:41 +0000

Well it is December 1st and time to start thinkimg more about Christmas. Visit In Good Cents daily for the 25 Days of Christmas. I will be sharing recipes, crafts and other holiday ideas to get you in the Holiday Spirit.

Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Category: dessert

Easy tasty fudge recipe.

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
3/4 cup margarine
1 (5oz)can evaporated milk
1 cup mini marshmallows
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla

Directions

Put sugar, margarine and milk in a large microwave safe bowl and place in microwave.
Cover with plate and cook at 50% power for 10 minutes.
Remove from microwave and mix well.
Place back in microwave and cook at 50% power for 5 more minutes.
Remove from microwave and stir in Marshmallows, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
Spread evenly in 9×13 in greased baking dish.
Let cool before cutting into squares.

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Better For You Cake Recipe

Susan — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:00:55 +0000

Better for you Cake Recipe

Category: Dessert

Quick and easy moist cake with no eggs, milk or butter

Ingredients

2 cups brown sugar
2 cups raisins
2 cups water
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
3 cups flour

Directions

Mix first 6 in sauce pan and bring to a boil for 3-4 minutes.
Let cool.
Add soda, then flour and baking powder.
Bake on sheet pan or cake pan, greased with no stick cooking spray, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

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Apple Dumpling Recipe (Good for Freezer Cooking too)

Susan — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:00:31 +0000

My Mom would make tons of the dumplings and freeze them so we could enjoy them all year long.

To make syrup mix together

2 cups suger
2 cups water
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c oleo or butter

Then

Cut 6 peeled apples into fourths and set aside

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3.4 cup Crisco
1/4 cup milk

Make a pie dough from above. Roll 1/4 inch thick. cut into 5 inch squares. Put 4 pieces of apple into each squre. Sprinkle with sugar cinnamon and nutmeg. Dot with oleo or butter.
Fold up and pinch corners together and place in greased pan. Pur syrup mixture all over.
Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.

To freeze just make the dumplings and freeze. When ready to cook take from freezer, thaw, mix the sryup mixture and cook as directed.

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Apple Dumpling Recipe (Good for Freezer Cooking too) was first posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Easy Chocolate Silk Pie Recipe

Susan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:52 +0000

Ingredients

1/2 cup softened butter
3/4 cup sugar
7 Tbsp cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

Directions

1. Cream together butter and sugar.

2. Add cocoa and vanilla.

3. Add 1 egg and beat for 5 minutes. Add the other egg and beat 5 more minutes.

4. Pour into baked pie shell. Chill until solid.

Change things up a little with a Garnish of whip topping and chocolate swirls. Use a Graham Cracker crust instead of a pie shell.

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Easy Chocolate Silk Pie Recipe was first posted on November 16, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Tangy Sweet & Sour Sauce Recipe

Beth — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:42:42 +0000

You’ll find a HOT $1/1 Smuckers Uncrustables printable coupon on Coupons.com right now!

Plus, from now through November 16, 2011, submit an original family recipe that calls for Smucker’s jams, jelly, preserves, fruit spread, or fruit butter and you coupon win $20,000 for a family reunion.

Could you image? Our family reunions are typically a pitch-in picnic at a small park in Terre Haute. With $20,000, I’m thinking the family reunion would also be a family vacation! It’s time to get creative with Smucker’s for a chance to win!

Need some inspiration? Here’s a recipe courtesy of Smuckers.com. I asked them to send me for one, since I can put jelly on bread, bagels, and even ice cream, but I’ve never cooked with it!

Tangy Sweet and Sour Sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice, undrained
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
4 tsps. cornstarch
1/3 cup Smucker’s® Orchard’s Finest™ Coastal Valley Peach Apricot Preserves

Directions

DRAIN pineapple, reserving juice. Combine pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and mustard in medium saucepan. Whisk in cornstarch.
COOK over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in preserves and pineapple tidbits. Spoon over stir-fried vegetables, chicken, shrimp or pork.

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Tangy Sweet & Sour Sauce Recipe was first posted on November 14, 2011 at 1:42 pm.

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Five Can Casserole Recipe

Susan — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:00:10 +0000

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Canned Chicken
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 can Chicken with Rice Soup
1 can Evaporated Milk (13oz)
1 can Cow Mein Noodles (5oz)
Potato Chips

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except the Potato Chips in a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.

2. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 min.

3. Crumble chips on top and cook an additional 15 min.

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Five Can Casserole Recipe was first posted on November 9, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Easy Flavored Lowfat Latte Recipe

Susan — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:00:17 +0000

Ingredients

Skim milk
Espresso or strong coffee
Flavored Coffee Creamer

Directions

1. Fill mug 2/3 full of milk. Heat in microwave for 2-3 minutes.

2. Add 2-3 oz of Espresso or strong coffee and flavored coffee creamer to taste.

Try different flavors!! This morning I had Pumpkin, but my usual is Italian cream. You can also make this for the kids. Just leave out the coffee.

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Easy Flavored Lowfat Latte Recipe was first posted on November 2, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Mondays for Moms: Crockpot Recipes, Rebates, Free $25 Gift Card & More!

Susan — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:00:16 +0000

Happy Monday everyone. Here are some great deals to start off you week.

Healthy Crockpot recipes
I am always looking for Crockpot recipes. If you are dieting or just looking for healthy recipes for your family, check out The Skinny Crockpot for Health recipes that will cook while you are busy.

Taste of Home Cookbook Sale.
Get ready for another $5 sale from Shop Taste of Home! The sale will start on Monday October 31st and offer more than 100 cookbooks at only $5 each. Great for you or for a gif.

Free $25 American Express Shop Gift Card from Fedex
On November 1, FedEx will offer a $25 American Express Shop Small Gift Card for FREE to the first 30,000 visitors to sign up at its Facebook page.

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Old Orchard Hot Cranberry Cider Recipe and Coupon

This Old Orchard Hot Cranberry Cider looks pretty good. A nice change from the usualy Apple Cider and they have a printable coupon for $1 off 4 frozen concentrates.

Loreal Youth Code Mail in Rebate

Here is a rebate form for $10 when you buy 2 Loreal Youth Code Products.

Thanks Deal Seeking Mom!

Ebates Double Cash Back

Double cash back at eBates ends today. You can earn cash back at any of over 1,200 stores any time you start your shopping trip at Ebates.com. So sign up today and start earning cash back on your purchases.

The Body Shop

Visit the thebodyshop-usa.com October 31st through November 19th, enjoy sitewide Buy 2, Get 1 Free Offer! Plus, don’t forget all orders over $50 ship free!

Before you shop online, always search the online coupon code database for FREE shipping coupons and other great retail coupon codes to help you save. Need more frugal ways to pamper mom? Indulge in the latest magazine offers and restaurant deals!

Mondays for Moms: Crockpot Recipes, Rebates, Free $25 Gift Card & More! was first posted on October 31, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Church Pie Recipe

Susan — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:00:44 +0000

Great Quick recipe for a carry in or bake sale!!

Ingredients

1 Can Crushed Pineapple (16-18oz drained)
1 Can Eagle Brand Milk
1 Cool Whip (12-16oz)
4 tsp Lemon Juice

Directions

1. Mix together all ingredients

2. Pour into 2 baked pie shells or graham craker crusts.

3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cooking Tips & More

Sprinkle top with almond slivers or coconut

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Saturday’s at Home: Spooky Halloween Treat Recipes & Ideas

Beth — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:42:47 +0000

I just realized this didn’t post yesterday for some reason, but you’ll definitely want to these yummy Halloween recipes! Here’s a few deals for your home from Ann-Marie of Chaos Is Bliss.

As you may be preparing to make treats to take into your child’s school, or perhaps for your own Halloween party, here are a few creative ideas for spooky treats!

Witches Fingers, using a basic butter cookie recipe and almonds.

Apple Bites, which are sections of apples cut to look like an open mouth. I tried this last year with both marshmallow creme and with peanut butter to try and get the almond slivers to stick, let’s say it was some messy goodness!

Snake Bites, an entree from Paula Deen with crescent rolls and deli meat. You’ll even find a how-to video.

Slimy Jell-0 Snacks, complete with gummy worm!

Candy-Coated Caramel Apples, which I look at like an ice cream topping: use your choice of candy like red hots, mini-Reese’s Pieces, chopped Heath bar, the possibilities are endless!

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Ann-Marie is a SAHM of 3 fun-loving kiddos. Her passion for sharing tips & deals with everyone (literally - therapists, technicians, random strangers in line) inspired her to begin her own blogging journey. Chaos Is Bliss was launched in October 2010 to share ideas on all things home & family.

Saturday’s at Home: Spooky Halloween Treat Recipes & Ideas was first posted on October 23, 2011 at 11:42 am.

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Lemon Coffee Cake Recipe

Susan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:00:48 +0000

Ingredients

1 Yellow Cake Mix
2 boxes Lemon Instant pudding 3 3/4 oz
1 Carton Sour cream 8oz
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cup Hot Water
1 tsp Vanilla
4 Eggs
2/3 Cup Sugar
3 tsp Cinnamon
1 Cup Chopped Pecans or Dry Oatmeal

Directions

1. Spray Bundt pan with non stick cooking spray.

2. Mix first 7 ingredients in large mixing bowl.

3. Mix remaining ingredients separately for filling.

4. Alternate batter and filling in Bundt pan.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes.

Cooking Tips & More

Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze.

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Stone Soup Recipe

Susan — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:00:53 +0000

I’m sure you have all heard the story of The Stone Soup. Well whenever I am having trouble thinking of something to make for dinner Stone Soup usually works out great. I just go through the freezer and cabinets and find whatever I can and through it in a pot.

So here is what My Stone soup consisted of tonight.

Ingredients

3 Boneless Chicken Breasts
1 Carton Chicken Broth
1 Can Black Beans
1 Can Pinto Beans
1 Can Succotash (Corn and Lima Beans)
1 Can Diced Tomatoes
1/8 Cup Chopped Onion
2 Packets Taco Seasoning
1 Cup Elbow Pasta.

Directions

1. Cook chicken in a little water and 1/2 the broth until it falls apart easily.

2. Add the rest of the broth and everything else and let is cook for an hour or so then bring to a boil and add pasta.

3. Let it cook again for about 10 minutes.

Cooking Tips & More

You can add so many things to this to make your own creation. My Sister and I used chicken, chicken broth, a can of alfredo sauce and frozen vegetables once and it turned out great. BE CREATIVE!!! IT is a great way to clear out the cabinets of the bargains you got but haven’t used yet.

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Reuben Sandwiches Recipe

Susan — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:00:06 +0000

Ingredients

1 – 16oz Can Sauerkraut
1/2 Cup Thousand Island Dressing
12 Slices of Beefsteak (or other) Rye Bread
6 to 8 oz Sliced Deli Corned Beef
6 Slices Swiss Cheese
Butter

Directions

1. In medium bowl mix together sauerkraut and dressing. (Set aside for about 30 minutes)

2. Preheat griddle. Butter one side of each bread slice.

3. Lay six slices bread onto griddle and quickly add 1/6 th of the Corned beef, 1/3 cup sauerkraut mixture and one slice swiss cheese to each slice. Top with remaining bread slices.

4. Grill over medium heat until browned and crispy – turning once.

Cooking Tips & More

This recipe serves 6 so you can cut it down or double. A great easy crowd pleaser.

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Freezer Dumplings Recipe

Susan — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000

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Ingredients

1/4 lb. Margarine
4 cups Flour
1 tsp. Salt
2 cups Boiling Water

Directions

1.Mix all ingredients. Roll out and cut into strips.

2. Place on cookie sheet and freeze

3. Store in freezer bags until ready to use.

4. When ready to use take out as many as you need and cook for 15 to 20 minutes in boiling broth.

Cooking Tips & More

These work great as chicken, beef or Turkey ad dumplings. They also work great in Maryanns Chicken Noodle soup. Watch for the recipe next week.

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Oven Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Susan — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:00:07 +0000

Barbeque chicken without the grill.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup catsup
1/2 c softened margarine

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients.

2. Place chicken fryer parts in baking dish (skin side down) and pour mixture over chicken.

3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

4. Bake for 1/2 hour uncovered(skin side up ) basting occasionally.

Sauce mixture can also be used for brushing on grilled chicken.

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Seasoned Oyster Crackers Recipe

Susan — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:00:06 +0000

Quick tasty snack. My kids loved these when they were young.

Ingredients

1 cup Corn Oil
1 tsp Garlic
1 tsp Dill
1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix
2 pkg. Oyster Crackers

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients (except crackers)

2. Put Crackers in container large enough to allow for occasional mixing.

3. Pour mixture over crackers and mix.

Cooking Tips & More

An ice cream container works very well. These are best after they have set for 24 hours. Eat as a snack or with soup.

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Cucumber Relish Recipe

Susan — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:00:50 +0000

Ingredients

12 Large Cucumbers
12 medium onions
3/4 cup salt
2 large bunches of Celery – diced
3 Med green peppers – diced
1 qt. Vinegar
4 cups sugar
1 tsp. Turmeric
1 tsp. Celery Seed
2 Tbsp Mustard Seed

Directions

1.Peel cucmbers, remove seeds and dice. Chop onions. Put all in large bowl and add salt. Mix well. Let set covered for for 10-12 hours. Drain

2. Dice Celery and peppers.

3. Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed and turmeric in large pan.

3. Add all vegetables and cook over low heat until thick and cucumbers are golden.

4. Put into sterile jars and seal at once

5. Process jars in boiling water for 5 min.

Cooking Tips & More

Makes 12 pints. You can also make this without peeling the cucumbers but you should use less. (12 cups)

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Cucumber Relish Recipe was first posted on September 7, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Dirt Cake Recipe

Susan — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:00:13 +0000

Here is a recipe for fast and fun dessert.

Ingredients

1 Pkg Oreo cookies (finely crushed)
1 8 oz cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cup milk
2 small pkg vanilla instant pudding
1 12oz Cool Whip

Directions

1. Combine cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar. Set aside.

2. In separate bowl combine milk and pudding mix.

3. Fold in Cool Whip.

4. Add the cream cheese mixture and mix well.

5. In 9×13 pan alternate layers of cookie crumbs and pudding mixture.

6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cooking Tips & More

Another cute idea for a carry in – You can also serve this in a foil lined flower pot. Decorate with silk flowers and some gummy worms. Use a sand shovel to serve instead of a spoon.

Birthday party idea – Serve in individual cups with a gummy work or make it in a 9×13 pan and decorate with toy trucks as a work site.

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Dirt Cake Recipe was first posted on August 31, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Lime Beer Cocktail Recipe

Beth — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:01:59 +0000

Here’s a few deals for your home from Ann-Marie of Chaos Is Bliss.

This is a snapshot of my actual shopping list one Saturday a few weeks ago. I was in the mood for Mexican, and apparently my mood was left unsatisfied as I was out of tortillas,enchilada sauce, sour mix, tequila and lime juice.

It’s mainly the three last ingredients that left me a little let down. There’s really no replacement for a good margarita, is there? Especially without tequila?

Actually, I found one! One of my favorite Food Network stars is Sandra Lee, of Semi-Homemade Cooking. I have three of her cookbooks and have cooked several of her recipes on FoodNetwork.com.

Recently I hosted a supper club with a few friends, in which the host chooses the menu, provides the entree & drinks and sends recipes to the guests to make sides and dessert. The nice part about that setup is that by having someone else pick your recipe, everyone agrees it’s ok to not like something, and no one gets their feelings hurt by their own favorite recipe getting the thumbs down.

So I chose Semi-Homemade Cooking recipes for supper club, and I made the entree and drinks.

Back to getting my margarita fix.

Sandra Lee offers a deliciously sweet-tart concoction called a Lime Beer Cocktail, which only has two ingredients. Can you guess them?

6 bottles light beer
1 can frozen limeade concentrate

While the limeade is still frozen, place into your favorite beverage pitcher and mix slowly with a metal spoon into light beer. The metal spoon lessons the fizz made from the beer (who knew?). Garnish with lime if desired.

Without a doubt, this drinkie drink not only got thumbs-up all around the room, but one of the ladies has made it twice since! So while it doesn’t come real close to a real ‘rita, it is citrusy and refreshing and deserves a spot in any Mexican meal. Try it!

Ann-Marie is a SAHM of 3 fun-loving kiddos. Her passion for sharing tips & deals with everyone (literally â€“ therapists, technicians, random strangers in lineâ€¦) inspired her to begin her own blogging journey. Chaos Is Bliss was launched in October 2010 to share ideas on all things home & family.

Lime Beer Cocktail Recipe was first posted on August 28, 2011 at 5:01 pm.

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5 Cup Salad Recipe

Susan — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:00:12 +0000

Quick and easy Salad. This is always a big hit at carry ins.

Ingredients

1 cup Mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup chunk pineapple
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup coconut
1 cup sour cream

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients.

2. Chill before serving.

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5 Cup Salad Recipe was first posted on August 24, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Homemade Salsa Recipe

Susan — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:00:48 +0000

With all the tomatoes right now, here is a salsa recipe to use.

Ingredients

5 medium tomatoes, diced
2 cans Ortega diced chilies
1 small can diced jalapenos
1 bunch green onion, diced
1 bunch cilantro, diced
4 cans tomato sauce
1/3 c oil

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together.

2. Enjoy with taco chips.

Add more or less jalapenos, depending on how hot you like your Salsa.

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Homemade Salsa Recipe was first posted on August 17, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Hot Subs Recipe

Susan — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:00:34 +0000

For a quick dinner on a busy night, my Mom used to make us hot subs. They were so good and seemed like a special treat.

Ingredients (amount of ingredients depends on number you want to serve)

French bread
Lunch meats or Deli meats (tuna?)
Mozzarella cheese slices
Green pepper (chopped)
onion (chopped)
anything else you would like to add

Directions

1. Cut the french bread in half long ways and lay on cookie sheets.

2. On one side spread green peppers, onions and anything else. On the other side pile high with meats.

3. Top both sides with Cheese slices.

4. Bake in oven at 350 until warm and cheese is melted.

5. Slap together and cut sandwich into 4 inch sections and serve.

Cooking Tips & More

Serve with fruit salad, chips, veggie plate etc. I think a tuna melt sounds pretty good right now.

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Hot Subs Recipe was first posted on August 10, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Susan — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:00:13 +0000

I had this wonderful dish at a Family reunion this weekend. Thanks Gail and Terry

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Use desired amount of each ingredient depending on how much you are wanting.

Spaghetti Squash
Garlic powder
Olive oil
Hamburger (browned)
Spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. Cut spaghetti squash in half, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Place in covered backing dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

2. Scrap the spaghetti squash out and place in crock pot or large sauce pan.

3. Add cooked hamburger and pasta sauce (Canned or home made). Stir together and heat to desired temperature.

4. Serve as a side dish.

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Spaghetti Squash Recipe was first posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Refrigerator Pickles Recipe

Susan — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Ingredients

1 gallon cucumbers – Sliced
1/4cup salt
4 cups vinegar
4 cups sugar
2 TBSP celery seed
1 1/2 tsp turmeric

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients (except cucumbers) in large sauce pan and bring to a boil.

2. Let cool slightly and then pour over the cucumbers. Store in covered jars in refrigerator indefinitely.

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Refrigerator Pickles Recipe was first posted on July 27, 2011 at 5:00 am.

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Manicotti at Home Recipe

Beth — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:21:58 +0000

Here’s a few deals for your home from Ann-Marie of Chaos Is Bliss.

This week I’d love to share with you a favorite family recipe of mine, for Manicotti. This version however may not be preferred by true Italians, because instead of a traditional cheese filling with Ricotta, and maybe an egg to hold it together, my family’s version has a meat filling with ground beef, cottage cheese, and the “zip” of Miracle Whip.

This version would make for a full package of Manicotti noodles, enough to feed 8 people. You could freeze half for a tasty meal without the work.

Ingredients:

1 pkg Manicotti noodles
1 ½ # ground beef
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1 ½ cups shredded mozzerella
1 jar spaghetti sauce (my favorite is tomato & basil)

Easy peazy directions:

Brown ground beef with garlic powder. While that’s going on, boil noodles on med-high for 7 minutes to al dente, then drain. Drain ground beef. Mix ground beef with cottage cheese, Miracle Whip and mozzerella. Using teaspoon, stuff mixture into noodles until full, place in greased 9″x13″ baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce. Cook at 350 ° for 20 minutes.

Step 1: Brown ground beef with garlic powder.

Step 2: Boil noodles on med-high for 7 minutes to al dente. Loosely translated, this means “not-so-squishy”.

Step 3: After draining ground beef, mix with cottage cheese, Miracle Whip and mozzerella. May not look so pretty, but boy will it be delish!

Step 4: After draining noodles, stuff mixture into noodles with teaspoon until full.

Step 5: Place in greased 9″x13″ baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce (and oregano if you like). Cook at 350 ° for 20 minutes.

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Manicotti at Home Recipe was first posted on July 16, 2011 at 2:21 pm.

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