I got this cute little book the other day from http://www.paperbackswap.com called “Candy Bouquets Create Your Own Gifts and Centerpieces” and this is the first creation that Courtney and I made from that book (more are soon to follow I’m sure). The book is full of cute little ideas for candy centered gifts for all … Continue reading
This recipe comes from the Food Network Magazine and yes, that’s Deen as in Paula Deen, these are her sons and this is a recipe from their cookbook “The Deen Bros. Take It Easy”. I made a pot of chili today (“Family Favorite Chili”) so these went along nicely. 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal 1/3 cup … Continue reading
Some of the other bargains I scored at Smiths this morning were 3 of those new Philadelphia Cooking Cremes in 3 different flavors which were only .75 after the sale price and coupons. I figured for .75, I would give them a try. They all came with multiple recipes on each container and this one … Continue reading
I know some of you out there will appreciate this and for those of you who live near me and get a Sunday paper then you can get the same stuff for free! This morning at Smiths grocery store I got 6 bottles of Propel water, 3 boxes of Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta and 3 … Continue reading
This recipe comes from the September 2010 issue of the Food Network Magazine. I didn’t have all the ingredients called for so I didn’t follow the recipe exactly but I’ll give you the original recipe and my changes. I thought the potatoes seemed a little odd in the pasta but they were really good as … Continue reading
This should be called “I’m in the mood for pasta so let’s see what’s in the fridge that will work” because that’s what I did so this is pasta plus whatever was in the fridge topped with a dressing that sounded good in theory and then actually tasted good when put together. 1 pound pasta … Continue reading
This is a Taste of Home recipe from the October/November 2008 magazine. 3 cups water 4 (8 oz each) cans tomato sauce 2 (16 oz each) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 (14 1/2 oz each) cans chicken broth 2 cups frozen corn 2 cups salsa 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1 – 2 … Continue reading
The blog has been quiet this past week and that’s because we were in California for Bob’s parent’s 50th wedding anniversary party and then a week long family vacation at the beach! Bob’s sister Mary made the cake for the party (bottom layer was white and top two layers were butter pecan) and then Courtney … Continue reading
Apparently I’m on a muffin kick today so here is #20 from the “1 Mix, 100 Muffins” cookbook. 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt heaping 1/2 cup superfine sugar (I only had regular) 1 cup chocolate chips 2 eggs 1 cup milk (I used half and half because I had some … Continue reading
This is #13 from Susanna Tee’s cookbook, “1 Mix, 100 Muffins”. I just ate two and they were delicious! 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt heaping 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar heaping 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips heaping 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips heaping 1/4 cup white chocolate chips … Continue reading
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