Cornbread Southern Style
July 19, 2009 by Laurie
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Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 egg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted shortening Instructions: Mix dry ingredients together in mixing bowl. Stir in buttermilk and egg. Grease muffin tin or loaf mold with shoretning or oil. Pour batter. (fill [...]
Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter Sauce
July 18, 2009 by Laurie
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Ingredients: 1 apple (diced) 1 banana (halved and sliced) 2 whole pita breads 1/4 cup butter, melted (1/2 stick) 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup of whole milk 1 tablespoon of honey Instructions: Cut the pitas in half so you have two half circles, then [...]
Chunky Chicken Salad Lunch Idea
July 17, 2009 by Laurie
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Ingredients: 2 chicken breast halves, cooked and diced. 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup grated carrots 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley Instructions: Bake the chicken for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or just use leftover chicken. Cook frozen peas according to package directions. (you can substitute a drained can of peas but [...]
Product Review: Summer Smoothies: Over 130 Cool and Refreshing Recipes
July 16, 2009 by Laurie
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Rating: 9 Where to Buy: http://www.amazon.com Description: More than just a recipe book this includes information on how to select and prepare the fruits you use in your smoothies. What types of utensils and equipment to use are also featured in this book and of course all those fabulous recipes. Review: I get tired of [...]
Dogs in a Cheese Blanket
July 16, 2009 by Laurie
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Easy and fun, the kids can help make these. Ingredients: 8 of your favorite brand of hot dogs 8 slices american cheese 1 tube of refrigerated crescent rolls Instructions: Wrap cheese around hot dog. Wrap crescent dough around hot dog and cheese. Place on non stick or lightly sprayed with cooking spray cookie sheet. Bake [...]
Made with Love Chicken Noodle Soup
July 15, 2009 by Laurie
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Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound) 1 small onion, finely diced 1/2 cup diced carrots 2 stalks celery, sliced (leaves included) 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8 cups water 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1-1/2 cups uncooked no yolk egg noodles Instructions: In [...]
Pita-rific Turkey and Veggies
July 14, 2009 by Laurie
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Something about a round sandwich makes kids happy! Ingredients: 4 ounces cooked turkey breast (sliced, cubes, ground … etc… whatever is on hand) Lettuce shreds 1 tomato, sliced 1 green pepper, chopped up 1 cup shredded or cubed cheddar cheese Low fat ranch dressing 4 pita rounds Instructions: Divide turkey into 4 portions and fill [...]
Wake Me Up Tacos
July 13, 2009 by Laurie
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Ingredients: 6 ounces of breakfast sausage 1 can refried beans 1 tablespoon butter or margerine 8 eggs, beaten 12 taco shells (crunchy or soft whichever you prefer) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups diced tomatoes 2 cups green pepper 2 cups favorite salsa Instructions: Brown sausage in skillet, drain as usual. Mix sausage and [...]
No Bread Ham & Cheese Pinwheels
July 12, 2009 by Laurie
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Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 4 dill pickles, chopped 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 5 slices ham Instructions: Combine cream cheese with pickles, mustard and chives. Spread mixture on ham slices and roll them up. Wrap each rolled up slice in foil. Put rolls into fridge and and [...]
French Toast Fresh from the Oven
July 11, 2009 by Laurie
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Ingredients: 8 ounces stale bread, remove crusts and cut into cubes 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups of milk (or half and half) 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped) Instructions: Butter a 9- by 9-inch baking dish. [...]

