Days of Recipes

Best of Pinterest: Decorating Ideas, Create a Virtual Wardrobe, Rules to Live By, Convert a Karosene Heater & More

by Susan on January 11, 2012 · 0 comments

in Entertainment & Fun, Frugal Living

Well I’ve had a fun time on Pinterest this week. Here are a few finds I was impressed with.

Frame a Quilt with Fabric Scraps. I think I would make it more colorful. But love this idea.

Source: bhg.com via Susan on Pinterest

This would look nice hanging on my patio. Project for next summer!!

Source: topit.me via Shauna on Pinterest

This is the best site. Great way to get ideas to spiff up your wardrobe. I could spend hours creating outfits.

Source: polyvore.com via LeAnne on Pinterest

This looks like a great way to practice math. School work is always much more fun when it is like a game.

Source: moffattgirls.blogspot.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

I wish I had seen this rule when my kids were small. Great way to start them out so they wouldn’t expect so much.

Source: farrahfair.blogspot.com via Susan on Pinterest

OK I need some crafty man to make this for me !! A Karosene heater converted into a Lamp. I love it.

Source: Uploaded by user via Susan on Pinterest

Did you know? This site has a list of great ideas and did you knows. Cereal canister for a trash can in your car? I will be picking one of these up real soon.

Source: diyhshp.blogspot.com via Susan on Pinterest

A Turtles Life for Me has a great post on how to make 40 freezer meals in 4 hours. Wow That could fill my freezer fast.

Source: aturtleslifeforme.com via Susan on Pinterest

Eat This Not That has a great list of 15 recipes for weight loss. These nachos look so tasty.

Source: eatthis.womenshealthmag.com via Heather on Pinterest

What a fabulous idea. Why are these not sold everywhere?

Source: learning-to-b-me.blogspot.com via Morgan on Pinterest

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Holiday Wassail Recipe

by Susan on December 4, 2011 · 0 comments

in Beverage & Smoothie Recipes, Frugal Cooking, Holidays, Recipes

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Holiday Wassail Recipe

Recipe Type: 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

Instructions

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

by Susan on December 3, 2011 · 0 comments

in Frugal Cooking, Holidays, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Recipe Type: 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

Instructions

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

by Susan on December 2, 2011 · 0 comments

in Dessert Recipes, Entertainment & Fun, Frugal Cooking, Holidays, Recipes

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

Pretzel Salad Recipe

Recipe Type: 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

Instructions

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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25 Days of Recipes: Cream Puffs

by Susan on December 25, 2010 · 1 comment

in Frugal Cooking, Holidays

Holiday Recipes

Cream Puffs

1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs

Pour boiling water over butter ans stir over medium heat until butter melts
Add flour all at once and stir until mixture leaves the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
Remove from heat and add eggs one at a time beating each until mixture becomes a smooth paste.
Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15 min the at 300 degrees 25-35 min.
Let cool.
Cut off tops and fill with any flavor pudding. Put tops back on and drizzle with chocolate syrup or dust with powdered sugar.

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