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Recipe of the week –
Cheater Chicken Parmesan
PrintHere at Coffee Break we just LOVE our Cheater recipes. 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 recipe was sent to us by Coffee Break reader, Susan Stephens. I (Kate) decided to give the Cheater Chicken Parmesan recipe a try this week to see if the family would like it. I took some pics … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Let’s Talk Turkey
PrintThe big day is almost here. We have a Thanksgiving motto at my house… Gobble ’til You Wobble! A perfectly acceptable motto for one day of the year, don’t you think? Well, maybe you could stretch that out to two days, if you have enough leftovers. But three days? Don’t try it unless you are expecting a gym membership for Christmas. The star of every Thanksgiving feast is certainly the turkey. And probably nothing strikes more fear into … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Halloween Month:
Disgusting Deviled Egg Eyeballs &
Toads in a Blanket
PrintI think that hidden deep inside me there is a mean streak just itching to get out. I say this because I derive ridiculous amounts pleasure from watching the faces of unsuspecting victims as they bite into disgusting looking, but delicious tasting treats like the ones I’m sharing with you today… Disgusting Deviled Egg Eyeballs Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon mustard Pinch of salt Green and red food coloring Sliced black olives Toothpicks Directions: Peel the cooled hard boiled eggs and … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Disgusting Worm Salad
Print Today’s post is courtesy of my crazy friend, Whitney. I’ll admit I come up with some kooky ideas from time to time, but next to her I’m an amateur. She takes sick and disgusting to a whole new level with this Halloween “treat”. This one is only for the truly warped and brave… Disgusting Worm Salad by Whitney Hancock These edible worms are a BIG hit for our Halloween Dinner. The first time I served these … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Halloween Month:
Witches Hats & Breadstick Broomsticks
PrintHooray for Halloween! I love Halloween. Today for you Coffee Break readers, I have two fun Halloween recipe ideas using refrigerated crescent roll dough and refrigerated breadstick dough. Couldn’t be simpler. And oh so cute! Impress your family with these simple and fun ideas. If you missed last week’s recipe for Creepy Eyeball Treats, check them out. Witches Hats Yield: Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 1 package crescent dinner rolls (8 rolls) 32 turkey pepperoni slices cut in half 3 to 4 salami … Read entire article »
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Pomegranate Sherbet – Kate’s Recipe of the Week
Print Nothing says summer like a delicious bowl of homemade ice cream. At our house we usually stick with strawberry or some variation of vanilla with a mix-in. Last week we decided to be adventurous and lighten things up with Pomegranate Sherbet. It was super delicious and super easy. Ingredients: (makes 6 cups) 3 cups pomegranate juice (I used Old Orchard Pomegranate Cherry) pinch salt 1 cup heavy cream juice of 2 limes Directions: Mix pomegranate juice, cream, salt, and lime juice. Freeze … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Recipe of the week – Easy Cinnamon Roll French Toast
PrintThis week’s recipe is inspired by my daughter’s favorite IHOP breakfast, Cinnamon Roll French Toast. I figured there must be some easy and yummy way to duplicate it and voila…here it is! Easy Cinnamon Roll French Toast Ingredients: 1 tube jumbo size cinnamon rolls (Bake according to package directions – don’t frost) 3 large eggs 2 Tbsp milk 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon Directions: Slice baked and cooled cinnamon rolls in half lengthwise; set aside. Crack eggs … Read entire article »
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Bodacious Buffalo Wing Sauce – Liz’s rave
PrintAre any of you fans of QVC? (I know one reader who is… and you know who you are…) I am a huge fan. I especially like David Venable. He’s sort of like a big loveable Teddy bear – you can’t help but like him. At least I can’t. Anyway, I follow him on Twitter and have his app on my cell phone. Which is where his recipe comes in. The app features a list of … Read entire article »
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Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas – Kate’s recipe of the week
Print It’s the last day of school for the kiddies before summer break. Cooking dinner is the last thing on my mind today. We’ve got better things to do with our day, like maybe a few hours at the park topped off with a stop at Hawaiian Shave Ice downtown. Anyhoo, where was I? Dinner, yep, well I’m making something super easy since I’ve got plans for fun today: Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas. Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients: 1 small … Read entire article »
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Creamy Chicken Fajitas – Kate’s recipe of the week
Print I’ve been noticing the new Philadelphia Cooking Cremes in the grocery store for the past several weeks, so being the sucker that I am for new products, I picked up the little Cooking Creme Recipes pamphlet, found a promising recipe, and decided to give it a try. This week’s recipe, Creamy Chicken Fajitas, uses the Santa Fe Style Cooking Creme and is so easy to prepare and super delicious. Creamy Chicken Fajitas Ingredients: (makes 8 fajitas) 1 lb … Read entire article »
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Quick cauliflower salad – Liz’s recipe
PrintOkay peeps – let me begin by saying photos to follow. (That’s sort of like saying ‘the check’s in the mail’ heh, heh, heh.) The photos will follow because I finished up the last of this yesterday. As I was finishing it off, I had a eureka moment – “Hey!” I said to myself. “This is PERFECT for Coffee Break with Liz and Kate!” That is sooo like me Please try to overcome. This … Read entire article »
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Cinnamon Popcorn – Kate’s Recipe of the Week
Print You’re going to love this sweet, salty, cinnamon-y popcorn treat, I promise. It’s super easy and absolutely delicious. I whipped up this batch bright and early this morning, just for you guys. Too bad you’re not here with me to eat it up. Now I’m going to have to try to resist eating the whole bowlful before the kiddies get home from school. Cinnamon Popcorn Ingredients: 8 – 10 cups popped corn 6 tbsp melted butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp … Read entire article »
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Liz’s Top Seven ways to use boiled eggs
Print You know the drill. Easter is over. Chocolate bunnies sit in their baskets devoid of ears, pieces of shiny fake green grass are strewn from one end of the house to the other, and no fewer than two dozen eggs bide their time in the refrigerator, asking themselves but one thing: “Will we be eaten? Or tossed to the curb with all that shiny fake green grass?” Which is where I make a confession. As much as … Read entire article »
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Saucy Sausage Buns – Kate’s Recipe of the Week
Print This tasty sandwich is great for any time of the year. It’s jam packed with saucy flavor and super quick and easy to prepare. You’re going to love this one! Saucy Sausage Buns Ingredients:4 servings 4 sausage links (4 oz. each) , sliced. I used pre-cooked lowfat turkey sausage. 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 2/3 cup ginger ale 2/3 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup apricot jam 3 tbs onion soup mix 4 French rolls 1/2 cup shredded cheese Directions: ~Kate Print … Read entire article »
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Tex Mex Turkey Burgers – Kate’s Recipe of the Week
Print This week’s recipe is a nice change from the standard burger. Tex Mex Turkey Burgers are easy to make, taste delicious, and have just the right amount of Southwestern flair. Tex Mex Turkey Burgers Ingredients: (4 servings) 1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey 1 package taco seasoning 1 tbs. dried cilantro flakes 4 cheese slices 1/2 cup light sour cream 1/2 cup salsa hamburger buns lettuce (Oops! I left the lettuce out of the picture.) Directions: 1.In a large bowl, combine turkey, taco seasoning, and cilantro. Shape into … Read entire article »
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