Category Archives: Recipe Box

Apple Pecan Cake

Posted on December 4, 2012 by admin

Before Thanksgiving I was thinking about desserts for Turkey day. I thought about the fact I love Pecan Pie and Rob loves Apple Pie, so why not put them together? I hunted around and found this recipe. They called them … Continue reading →

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Salsa {like Chili’s}

Posted on November 25, 2012 by admin

Servings: 12 Prep Time: 10 minutes + chill time Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 oz) can tomatoes and green chilies 1 (14 1/2 oz) can whole canned tomatoes (plus the juice) 1 (14 1/2 oz) crushed tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Bread Sticks :: Bread Machine

Posted on November 6, 2012 by admin

I have been thinking of more and more ideas for my bread machine. Today I made some dough for bread sticks. I thought of several variations to this recipe for what you roll them in before cooking. Which one do … Continue reading →

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Biscotti…Wanna-Be!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

I did this recipe quite awhile ago and just never got around to posting it… My biscotti didn’t have the nice crunch that I thought it was supposed to have. Turns out I left off step 7, so that’s why … Continue reading →

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Oh so Ooey-Gooey Turtle Bars

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

A few weeks ago Drew was grounded, which means he was driving me up the wall. He was unable to think creatively about what he should do with his free time, so I started naming off a list of suggestions. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Pie

Posted on June 2, 2011 by admin

Here’s one of the goodies I made for our Easter feast. This is so easy, but so yummy! Servings: 6-8 pieces Prep Time: 10 minutes + 8 hours to chill Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 1 15 oz. package chocolate … Continue reading →

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Easiest Way to Cook Bacon

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

About a year ago, I discovered the easiest way to cook bacon. 4 reasons I love this way of cooking bacon is: * Cooks the bacon nice and flat. * Don’t have to tend to it like you do when … Continue reading →

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Honey Wheat Bread {Bread Machine}

Posted on November 23, 2010 by admin

This is the bread that I plan to make for Thanksgiving this year. Hope it turns out good. Servings: 1 lb. loaf Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours 20 minutes (depending on what your bread machine setting is) … Continue reading →

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Fried Pickles

Posted on August 8, 2009 by admin

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 1 tbsp. flour 1 tbsp. Tabasco 3/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. pepper 1 1/2 cup flour 1 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 jar of … Continue reading →

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Garlic Chicken

Posted on August 5, 2009 by admin

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp of garlic powder 1/2 cup of soy sauce olive oil pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to about 375 degrees. 2. Butterfly your … Continue reading →

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