recipes

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This is one of our favorite recipes.  It’s a great side dish for potlucks or family gatherings. PARTY POTATOES 2 lbs. frozen hash browns, thawed1/4 c. butter1/4 c. diced onions (I leave these out as I don’t care for onions)1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese16 oz. sour cream1 can cream of chicken soup CRUMBS:2 c. crushed [...]

Rachel, a friend of mine and occasional contributer wanted to share this recipe she recently discovered.  Here’s what she had to say: I was walking through the office a couple of weeks ago when I co-workers lunch caught my eye – it was called Taco Soup, and I immediately begged for the recipe. It’s easy, [...]

Thanks goes to Alpine Klein Bunch for this delicious recipe! Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake – Crust: 1-3/4 C crushed chocolate chip cookies or chocolate wafer crumbs 1/4 C. sugar 1/3 C butter, melted (or use a pre-made chocolate crust) FILLING: 3-8 oz pkg cream cheese softened 1 C sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 [...]

As an alternative to frozen Bagel Bites, I’ve been making my own healthier version for my toddler. Ingredients: One bag whole wheat bagels Turkey pepperoni One Jar of pasta sauce Shredded cheese Directions: Split bagels open.  Spoon sauce onto each side.  Top with cheese and three pepperoni slices. I line all of mine up on [...]

This is a great recipe to make and take to a party! Buffalo Chicken Dip 2 chicken breasts boiled and shredded or 2 large cans of chicken8 oz bottle of Franks Red Hot sauce8 oz bottle of Ranch Dressingone container of crumbled Bleu Cheese8oz of shredded cheddar cheese16 oz of cream cheese (2 bricks) Mix [...]

After a long break, Mmm Mondays are back!  We will be sharing a new recipe each Monday along with a Mr. Linky so that you can share favorite recipes of your own. Please note that this linky will no longer be available after we post our Wednesday giveaway linky as we can only display one [...]

A reader reader recently asked Mindy for her meatloaf recipe and since I just tried a new one last week and Mindy is taking a short break from blogging to get acquainted with the newest addition to their family (a brand new baby boy!) I thought I’d share. It comes from the Kraft Food & [...]

** Afrer this week, MMM Monday will be moved to Wednesdays** Chicken Tortilla Soup 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 tsp olive oil1/2 tsp minced garlic1/4 tsp ground cumin2 cans chicken broth1 cup frozen corn1 cup chopped onion1/2 tsp chili powder1 Tbsp lemon juice1 cup chunky salsa8 oz corn tortilla chips1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheesesour [...]

This is one of my favorite cookie recipes this time a year because you can usually score some pretty decent deals on bags of Snickers mini candy bars for Halloween. I think this recipe originally called for Snickers Bites but I used bars instead and now there’s no turning back! They are sooo good! So [...]

I got this recipe from Parenting Magazine. I love how they put little tips at the end on how kids can help prepare the meal. Cowboy Bake Cooking Spray1 medium onion, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped2 Tbs olive oil1 boneless chicken breast, cubed1 can (10 oz) tomatoes1 cup frozen corn kernelspinch chili powder1/2 tsp saltpinch cayenne [...]

I bought a friend one of these cookbooks years ago and she loved it! Think of all the money you’ll save by making your favorite restaurant dishes at home! I know I sound like a commercial but I really think this is a good deal… Have you ever tried to re-create one of your favorite [...]

My in-laws have a vacation home in the San Juan Islands where we love to spend warm summer weekends- especially during crabbing season. Sometimes we just cook the crab and it eat it but sometimes we like to try different recipes that use crab meat. My husband LOVES crab cakes. I got the following recipe [...]

Soft Pretzels Ingredients: 1 tsp dry yeast 2 tbls and 2 tsp brown sugar2+ cups flourcoarse kosher saltbaking sodashortening or butter Directions: 1) In large mixing bowl mix 1 tbls HOT water and 1 tsp yeast. Mix until yeast dissolves completely. 2) Stir in 2/3 cup WARM water. 3) Stir in 2 tbls and 2 [...]

Summer is the perfect time for pasta salads and I’m sure everyone has a favorite. We hope you’ll want to share it with us! Here are two of my favorites: Hawaiian Pasta Salad 1 box/bag Raditore pasta1 can black olives (drained)1 can pineapple (drained)1/2 lb deli sliced ham (about (2) 1/2″ slices cubed1 bottle Ranch [...]

I found this recipe here and thought the title sounded so cute and seemed really easy to make. Cat Litter Casserole recipe Ingredients:1 cup biscuit baking mix1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1 pound ground beef, turkey or pork sausage Litter:2 cups long grain rice3 3/4 cups water2 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons butter or margarine Directions:Heat oven to [...]

Classic Baked Chicken Recipe Ingredients3 to 4 lb chicken, cut into 8 parts (2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 legs, 2 wings) excluding the backOlive oilSalt and freshly ground pepper1/2 cup of chicken stock* or white wine for the gravy (optional)Method 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse chicken pieces in water and pat dry with paper [...]

I can’t believe I haven’t posted this one yet. It’s my all time favorite dessert and I have been craving it all week! The first time I had it, it was the 4th of July so for some reason I always think of it as festive dessert (for Memorial Day- as if I needed a [...]

I am a HUGE fan of casseroles b/c they are so easy to prepare and all you have to do is cook it. King Ranch Chicken Casserole Prep: 30 min.; Cook: 1 hr., 19 min.; Cool: 30 min.; Bake: 1 hr.; Stand: 10 min. Ingredients1 (4 1/2- to 5-lb. ) whole chicken2 celery ribs, cut [...]

1 cup flour1/2 cup margarine1 cup chopped nuts1 package 8oz cream cheese1/2 cup powdered sugar3 cups milk1 teaspoon vanilla9 oz carton Cool Whip1 large or 2 small pudding package instant pudding (your choice of flavor- we like pistachio or chocolate) Melt margarine and combine with flour and nuts. Press mixutre into 9 x 13 pan. [...]

We’ve missed a couple of weeks of “Recipe Monday” so here’s a quick recipe to make up for this week. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip 1 Package Cream Cheese1 Stick Butter1/3 Cup Brown Sugar3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar2 Handfuls Mini Chocolate Chips Melt better and brown sugar in the microwave about 30 seconds at a time, [...]

Got some over-ripe bananas? Make banana bread! 1/3 cup shortening (I use applesauce instead- works great!)1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 3/4 cup flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 cup mashed ripe banana1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Preheat ove to 350 degrees. Cream together shortening (or applesauce) and sugar. Add eggs. Beat well. Sift [...]