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I found this recipe on one of those clear produce bags at the store. I strongly dislike cilantro, but we like everything else so I decided to give it a try (minus the cilantro). It was very good. It wasn’t what I expected, but David and both liked it and we will make it again. …
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My mom gave me a subscription to Taste of Home’s Cooking for 2 magazine. I’ve received three issues and they really do have a lot of great recipes. I tried this recipe for Mandarin Chicken Coleslaw a couple of weeks ago because it sounded like something David would especially like. And he did. I added …
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I found this recipe online while searching for a salmon recipe for grilling that used fresh rosemary. Rosemary is a favorite ingredient of mine and I have some in my garden I was looking forward to using for the first time this year. This recipe really exceeded my expectations. It was very flavorful, especially considering …
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I got this recipe from my mom and made it for the first time this evening. YUM. So easy and great for these warm summer months. Note: Be sure to put this in a sealed bag when you put it in the refrigerator because it will give off juices as the rub sits. Grilled Pork …
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I found this chocolate chip scone recipe somewhere online a number of years ago. These delicious scones are a favorite around our home. When I went to link to them yesterday in a post, I couldn’t believe I hadn’t posted these here yet. Happy baking! Chocolate Chip Scones Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp …
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Here is the requested recipe for Cream Cheese Frosting. This is delicious on cinnamon rolls! A few considerations… 1/2 box of confectioner’s sugar is 8 ounces. You can use up to a whole box of confectioner’s sugar. The more sugar you add, the less you will taste the cream cheese. I like it to taste …
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There are two recipes I make most often in my bread machine.The first is a Honey Wheat. This Garden Herb Bread is the other. I found this in the recipe book that came with my bread machine, Electric Bread. It is a delicious, fragrant bread. Just smelling it while it is baking is worth the …
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I found this recipe in the book that came with my bread machine, Electric Bread. It is a good light wheat bread with almost no wheat taste. My favorite way to eat it is toasted with honey butter (see recipe at the end). So delicious! Enjoy! Honey Wheat Bread for Bread Machines Ingredients 3/4 cup …
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My mom made this for us recently when we visited and we definitely wanted the recipe! I made it this morning for brunch and it so good! I’m sure this will be a regular item for us now since we love breakfast foods for breakfast, lunch and supper. (Update years later: We still make this …
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This is another new recipe I tried and it will definitely be a regular in our home now! It was easy and very tasty. I found it in Meals in Minutes (Gooseberry Patch). I made two – one with pepperoni and the other with pepperoni and green olives. You could put anything in them you …
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My mom made these for us a few times and I finally asked for the recipe so I could make them at home. They are very easy and good for days that need something simple but tasty! I buy the tortillas that are low carb and have lots of fiber to make these a healthier …
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One of the drawbacks to being a family of two is that so many desserts make way too much for just David and me to eat them. I especially feel that way about cookies. While I can freeze all the extras, I usually get tired of them before they are gone. I was glad to …
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I found this recipe in the Spring 2006 Food & Family magazine that Kraft sends me. I don’t usually find recipes in their publication because they require too many prepackaged, processed foods. However, this one sounded good and it is! It is also very quick to put together. We’ve had it a few times already. …
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This punch is so easy and tastes wonderful! I’ve made it for holiday parties, showers, and more. It’s always well-received with multiple people asking for the recipe. I usually float ice cubes filled with maraschino cherry halves to make it even prettier! Sparkly Holiday Punch Ingredients 1 can frozen pink lemonade 1 2 liter bottle …
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This is one of my favorite dessert recipes. Pecan Tartlets are easy to make and everyone always enjoys them. I often put them on a dessert platter for Christmas alongside Christmas cookies and candies. I rarely bring any home. Pecan Tartlets Pastry Shells Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup …
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I found this recipe a few weeks ago in What’s For Dinner? Cookbook (Gooseberry Patch). It is so easy and quite tasty! We’ve already enjoyed it a couple of times. I’ve served it with white rice which works very well. Sweet-Tart Cranberry Chicken Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ cup onion, chopped 1 Tbsp …
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We’ve been enjoying this slow cooker beef stew and I thought I should share the recipe. It is so easy and smells great while it is cooking. With all of the spices there is no need for any kind of added broth. Just water works great! This is the recipe my mom made when I …
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My mom started making this many years ago when I was a child and it is one of the three things I still look forward to at Thanksgiving. (The other two are pumpkin pie with real whipped cream and pecan pie.) For a couple of years my mom made some other stuffing recipes and it …
