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Kate’s Escapades: Watermelon De-seeding 101

Kate’s Escapades: Watermelon De-seeding 101

When I was at the store recently, the price of a seedless watermelon was 59 cents per pound and the price of a seeded watermelon was 19 cents a pound…a 40 cent per pound difference! In my never ceasing effort to make life in the kitchen easier for you (and me)…here is my quick and easy step by step method of turning  a seeded watermelon into a delicious SEEDLESS snack for you and your family.  … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – Cheesy Salsa Rice

Recipe of the week – Cheesy Salsa Rice

It’s Thursday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s cheater recipe… Cheesy Salsa Rice This side dish is so easy and so delicious. It’s a snap to make, and is great along side some tacos or burritos. m Cheesy Salsa Rice Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa 2 cups … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – Cheesy Hash Brown Bake

Recipe of the week – Cheesy Hash Brown Bake

It’s Thursday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s cheater recipe… Cheesy Hash Brown Bake This one is sure to be a favorite. Hash browns make a delicious crust for the yummy sausage, egg and cheese filling. Great for breakfast, brunch, or at our house, dinner, since … Read entire article »

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Kate’s Escapades – Homemade Lollipops

Kate’s Escapades – Homemade Lollipops

This past weekend my daughters made some homemade lollipops for a get-together with some friends. Being treated to a delicious watermelon flavored sample made me remember how easy and yummy these suckers are. So I decided to share this with you. These Homemade Lollipops are so easy, so delicious, and so quick to make. They’re great for parties, showers, luncheons, or just for the fun of it. Give it a try. It’s so easy, I’ll bet … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week –
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Recipe of the week – <br /> Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

It’s Thursday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s cheater recipe… Peanut Butter Cookie Cups m Peanut Butter Cookie Cups P mIngredients: 1 Devil’s Food Cake Mix 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted 1 egg Miniature Peanut Butter Cups Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350. In medium bowl combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg and … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – Cheater Chicken Taco Soup

Recipe of the week – Cheater Chicken Taco Soup

It’s Friday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s cheater recipe… Chicken Taco Soup So ridiculously easy, and so unbelievably delicious! m Ingredients: 1 can corn 1 can pinto beans 1 can kidney beans 1 can black beans 1 can petite diced tomatoes 1 can chicken stock 1 small can diced green chilies 1 pkg. cooked diced chicken 1 … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – French Toast BLT’s

Recipe of the week – French Toast BLT’s

Cheater French Toast BLTs It’s Friday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s recipe comes courtesy of  Cooking with Paula Deen. m m French Toast BLT’s Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) loaf sourdough bread 4 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup butter 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – Cheater Death by Chocolate Trifle

Recipe of the week – Cheater Death by Chocolate Trifle

It’s Friday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. m So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s recipe - Cheater Death by Chocolate Trifle m m m Cheater Death by Chocolate Trifle Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil’s food cake mix 1 cup chocolate syrup 2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix 8 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered … Read entire article »

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Kate’s Escapades – Refreshing Brazilian Lemonade

Kate’s Escapades – Refreshing Brazilian Lemonade

What better way to ease into spring than sitting on a porch swing, listening the the birds sing, and sipping a delicious refreshing Brazilian Lemonade? Here’s something that you may not know…Brazilian Lemonade doesn’t actually contain any lemons? It’s true. It’s made from limes. I’m not sure why they didn’t just name it Brazilian Limeade. Makes a whole lot more sense to me, but unfortunately, no one consulted me in the naming of my favorite sunny … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – Cheater Ranch Chicken Pizza

Recipe of the week – Cheater Ranch Chicken Pizza

It’s Friday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s recipe - Cheater Ranch Chicken Pizza m m m Ingredients 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust 2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts 2 Tablespoons dry Ranch dressing mix 1/2 cup  grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup diced tomato 1/4 … Read entire article »

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