Well Jill still is pretty down about her boyfriend. I do not know what we need to do to shake her out of this slump, but we thought that making her some nice food and having a whole morning of eating might just do the trick. We know that she has been spending a lot […]
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While I still want to give you all some recipe ideas, I also want to give you some back story. Most of the comments I receive about these creations, other than the ones telling me how good they, involve wanting to know where I experience them. I’d like to say that I sample all the […]
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I love croutons, so this is perfect for me.
1 package frozen chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons water
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups cheese and garlic croutons (I used 3 cups :-D)
Place broccoli and water in a microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on […]
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Something for those of you who don’t get your 3-4 servings of fruits on a daily basis.
1 tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries (you […]
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1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 cups crushed corn chips, divided
1.5 lbs ground beef
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
1 bag of shredded cheddar cheese
Grease a 13 x 9 pan
Unroll crescent dough (don’t separate), press into the bottom and sides of the pan
Seal seams
Sprinkle with one cup […]
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2/3 cup ranch salad dressing
2 cups crushed cornflakes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Pour salad dressing into a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Dip chicken in dressing, then coat with crumb mix.
Place in a greased shallow baking pan. Bake at […]
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I’m still on the asparagus kick. It is so good for you though.
4 small red potatoes, cut into small wedges
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 5-6 […]
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I find myself craving junk food more and more lately. I told myself that I need to eat more vegetables, so I found this quick little way to make them more edible.
Roasted Asparagus
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Place the asparagus on an ungreased baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle […]
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I’ve tried making these twice. The first time I made them, they were great. The last time I whipped them up, they were terrible. I was talking on the phone when I made them the second time, so it wouldn’t surprise me if I screwed up. It is also a really […]
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I thought I would bring you a recipe that was recommended to me by a reader. I’ve never tried this before, but I think it will come together nicely. This loyal reader told me it is definitely a frugal recipe and makes at least six meals. Here we go!
Salmon with Curry Chutney Sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose […]
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