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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Recipe: Rich and Creamy Chocolate Pudding

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1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon instant espresso co...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Recipe: Mongolian Beef

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2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons red cooking wine 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon r...
Thursday, December 24, 2009

Random Picks: New Recipe Box- Sweet Treats

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I have been wanting to do this little project for a long time and lately got a little creative time. I made a new recipe box only for my ...
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Recipe: Buttermilk Pancakes

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3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking ...
Monday, November 30, 2009

Recipe: Lemon Chicken with Avocado Salsa

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Chicken: 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 teaspoon sa...
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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Recipe: Chocolate-Caramel Cookie Bars

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For the Crust: 4 1/2 ounces (9 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for parchment 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Recipe: Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix

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9 cups corn chex, wheat chex, rice chex cereal (or combination) 2 cups Cheezits 2 cups mini pretzels 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 package ...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookies with Butterscotch Bits

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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 c...

Recipe: Grilled Cheese with Bacon Sandwich

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4 slices bread 4 slices bacon 4 slices american cheese Butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, cook bacon to your desired do...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Recipe: Cheese Biscuits

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix, Bisquick 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup mi...
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

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2 sticks unsalted butter, plus more for the pan 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 large eggs 3 cups sugar 2 teaspons vanilla extract...
Saturday, November 14, 2009

Food Fact: Potatoes

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The Basics: Potoates can be divided into two main categores- starchy and waxy. Starchy potatoes like russets are fluffy and floury when coo...

Food Fact: Onions

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They're the foundation for an endless variety of recipes and are also great when eaten as a side dish. To make sure you always have fres...
Sunday, November 8, 2009

Recipe: Layered Mexican Bake

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1 pound ground beef 1/2 white onion, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 cup salsa 1/2 package frozen corn 2 toriti...
Saturday, November 7, 2009

Recipe: Cheesy Hash Skillet

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6 slices of bacon 1 small onion, chopped 4 cups frozen Southern-style hash browns 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 6 eggs Cook bacon in ...

Kitchen Tip: No-Slip Cutting Board

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Whether you slice, dice, or chop, cutting boards tend to slip around as you use them, which means you're more likely to accidentally cut...

Food Fact: Eggs

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Because eggs are an excellent source of protein, they help you feel fuller longer, give sustained energy, and may also help build and pres...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Random Picks: Quote

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"When I walk into my kitchen today, I am not alone. Whether we know it or not, none of us is. We bring fathers and mothers and kitchen ...
Monday, November 2, 2009

Recipe: M&M Blondies

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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Random Picks: Cake Decorating- Lesson 4

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For the last cake decorating class (Lesson 4) we were to bring a cake frosted. During our class we practiced making more roses and learned h...
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Friday, October 23, 2009

Recipe: Beef Burgundy

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1 (2 pound) top round steak 1 white onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 cans beef broth 1/2 cup Burgundy red c...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Recipe: Company Pot Roast

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1 (2 pound) boneless chuck roast 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cans beef broth 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper 1 ...

Random Picks: Cake Decorating Class- Lesson 3

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Our third lesson of the cake decorating class I had made white cupcakes and frosted them with white frosting. We started with making a ros...

Random Picks: Cake Decorating Class- Lesson 2

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For our second class (Lesson 2) we all brought our cake, leveled, and I filled mine with raspberry jam, and frosted it with white frosting. ...

Random Picks: Cake Decorating Class- Lesson 1

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Sometime ago I signed up at a Joanne's Craft store to attend a cake decorating class by Wilton. They gave us a list of supplies we neede...
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Monday, October 19, 2009

Recipe: Meatballs and Garlic Bread

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2 hoagie rolls Parmesan cheese dash of garlic powder 1 pound ground beef 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup wate...
Sunday, October 18, 2009

Recipe: Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspooons coarse salt 1 1/4 ...
Friday, October 9, 2009

Recipe: Sloppy Joes with Corn

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1 teaspoon canola oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 pounds lean ground bee...
Thursday, October 8, 2009

Recipe: Cashew Chicken

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1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 tablespoons dry sherry 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 3 1...
Sunday, October 4, 2009

Recipe: Marble Cheesecake Squares

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1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 9 cookie sheets) Cooking spray 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 (8 ounce) blocks fat-free cream ch...

Food Fact: Apples

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Studies have found that eating apples on a regular basis significantly cuts the risk of heart disease, most likely because they contain a lo...
Monday, September 14, 2009

Recipe: Double Oat Breakfast Cookies

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1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 1 egg 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups...
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Recipe: Three Cheese Pasta Bake

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1 (16 ounce) penne noodles 1 (13 ounce) containers Alfredo sauce 1 (8 ounce) sour cream 1 (15 ounce) ricotta cheese 2 large eggs, lightly be...

Recipe: Pico de Gallo

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1 1/2 cups chopped tomato (about 1 large) 1/2 cup chopped green onions 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons fr...
Saturday, August 29, 2009

Recipe: Peanutty Candy Bars

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4 cups quick cooking coats 1 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup plus 2/3 cup peanut butter, divided 1/2 cup light corn sy...
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Thursday, August 27, 2009

Random Picks: Uses with Newspaper

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1. Deodorize food containers . Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper into a lunch box or thermos, seal it, and let sit overnight. 2. Ripen to...
Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Recipe: Pot Roast with Tomato Sauce

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1 beef chuck roast 1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes including juice 1 large white onion, chunked 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon bla...

Random Picks: 10 Uses for a Dryer Sheet

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1. Freshen smelly shoes . Insert a dryer sheet into the offending pair and let sit overnight. 2. Remove static from clothing, hair, TV scre...