How to Freeze Corn
Loads of sweet corn for later! Preparing corn to freeze is slightly different than cooking corn on the cob to eat it. You don’t want to cook it so much as just blanch it (barely boiling it to destroy enzymes…
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Iceberg Wedge Salad
A classic! 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, chilled and rinsed (see lettuce tips)2 T ranch or blue cheese dressing2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (see bacon tips)1/2 tomato, chopped1 T sliced green onions Place lettuce wedge on plate. Drizzle with dressing….
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Wear White after Labor Day
Break all the fashion rules. Better yet, live by your own fashion rules. Be yourself. And express that through your fashion choices. Don’t feel like you have to follow the crowd, be trendy, or follow fashion rules. The rules change…
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Mashed Red Potatoes
True love! 3 lbs. (8-10 medium) red potatoes1 cube butter or margarine1-8 oz. package cream cheesesalt and pepper to taste Fill large saucepan 2/3 full with water. Wash and cut potatoes into half-inch cubes. Add to saucepan. Cook on high…
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Homestyle Gravy
And more good down home cookin’! 2 T drippings (reserved from Boneless Fried Chicken)4 T flour3 c whole milk1/2 t salt1 1/2 t fresh ground pepper In saucepan or skillet, heat drippings over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring until…
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Boneless Fried Chicken
Some good down home cookin’! 2/3 c buttermilk2 eggs2 sleeves saltine crackers, crushed1 c flour1 1/2 t Lawry’s Seasoning Salt6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in chunks & pounded to ½-inch thicknessvegetable oil serve with: Homestyle Gravy and Mashed Red…
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Strawberry Brownies
Gooey… 1 c sugar3/4 cup butter, melted2 T half-and-half2 eggs1 t vanilla1 1/3 c flour1 1/2 c Nestle Nesquik strawberry flavor powder1/2 t baking powder1/4 t salt1 c white chocolate chips In large bowl, combine sugar, butter and half-and-half. Whisk…
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Cake Batter Caramel Popcorn
It looks like a party and tastes like a party! 1 3-oz. bag microwave butter popcorn1/2 cup butter1/2 c dry white or vanilla cake mix1/2 c granulated sugar1/4 c light corn syrup1/2 t salt1/2 t vanillasprinkles Pop microwave popcorn according…
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Blueberry Cobbler
A perfect warm dessert on a cool summer night! Fruit filling:2 c fresh or frozen blueberries1 t vanilla1/2 lemon, juiced1 c sugar1/2 t flour2 T butter, melted Cobbler topping:1 c flour2 1/2 t baking powder1/4 c sugar4 T butter2/3 c…
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Breaded Chicken Sandwich
So much bread!! Haha! For each serving:2-3 pieces of chicken panne, warmtwo slices bread1-2 T butter, soft1 slice cheese, optional Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place chicken pieces (and cheese, if desired) on one buttered…
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Glazed Doughnuts
So unbelievable!! Doughnuts:2 T yeast1/4 c warm water1/2 c sugar, divided1 1/2 c lukewarm milk1 t salt2 eggs1/3 c shortening5 c flourvegetable oil for frying Glaze:1 cup butter6 cups powdered sugar4 t vanilla3/4 c hot water Mix yeast and 1…
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Hawaiian Kabobs
Fire up the grill! Marinade/Basting Sauce:1/2 c soy sauce1 c pineapple juice1/4 c brown sugar1/8 t garlic powder1 1/2 T lemon juice Kabobs:8 chicken tenders, cut in 1-inch chunks1 green pepper, cut in 1-inch chunks1 red onion, cut in 1-inch…
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Baked Spaghetti
Take your spaghetti to a whole new realm of delicious! spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directionsyour favorite spaghetti sauce, with or without meatmeatballs (optional)mozzarella cheese, grated Butter baking dish. Layer noodles, sauce, meatballs (optional) and mozzarella cheese two or…
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Warms the soul… 1 batch meatballs3 cups spaghetti sauce (Prego Three Cheese is my favorite)1 pkg. spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directions Grease 9 x 13 pan. Place browned meatballs in pan. Cover with spaghetti sauce. Stir in 1…
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Everything has a Spot
One of my favorite organization tips of all time: find a “home” or spot for your stuff. A logical, convenient spot. Then when you use something, it will be so easy to clean up. Just put things back in their…
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Frozen Peach Salad
Great way to preserve peaches! 1 scant cup sugar1½ cups orange juice (not concentrate)¾ cup lemonade (not concentrate)1 scant cup crushed pineapple6 cups diced peaches (approximately 8-10 large or 13-14 medium peaches) Mix together and immediately freeze in Ziploc pint…
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Lemon White Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Light. Crispy but soft. Excellent!! 1 cup butter1 1/2 c sugar1 egg1 t vanilla1/4 t lemon zest2 T lemon juice3 c flour1 t baking soda1/2 t baking powder1/2 t salt2-3 T heavy cream2 c white chocolate chipsadditional sugar Beat butter…
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Duct Tape Tip
In the kitchen, duct tape can be your best friend. My handle fell off my pan. Duct tape. My juicer cracked. Duct tape. I’m still able to use these kitchen tools, and I even run them through the dishwasher. I’m…
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Caramel Cupcakes
Caramel is classy. Rich. Beautiful. Tasty. Divine! Cupcakes:1/2 cup butter, softened2 eggs1/2 c milk1 t vanilla extract1 3/4 c flour1 c brown sugar, packed1 3/4 t baking powder1/2 t salt Frosting:1/2 cup butter or margarine1 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 c…
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Macaroni and Cheese
The ultimate comfort food! 1 c elbow macaroni2 T butter or margarine1 T flour1/2 t salt1/4 t fresh ground pepper1 1/4 c whole milk1/2 t ground mustard2 1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated (divided) Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain….
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Fried Macaroni and Cheese
Up the comfort food factor a notch… 1 recipe of macaroni and cheese1/2 c flour2 eggs4 slices of fresh bread, crumbed2 T vegetable oil2 T butter Make macaroni and cheese. Chill for several hours or overnight. Using a 1-inch scoop,…
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Drink Water
Water is so refreshing. And good for you. Drink plenty. You’ll feel so much better if you’re hydrated. In college I learned that an estimated 75% of the population is dehydrated. That figure blew me away. And if you feel…
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