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Kate’s Recipe of the week – Slow Cooker Applesauce
Fall is here, and that means it’s the season for delicious, crisp, juicy apples. Luckily for me, my green thumb neighbors have had bumper crops this year, and they’re practically begging for us non-green thumb neighbors to take the pickins’ off their hands…’er branches. If you don’t live in apple growing land, the stores have great selections right now at good prices. I’ve already shared my Gourmet Caramel Apple recipe. YUM! Last night I made a … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Oh, rats
Before you start thinking that I’ve gotten in the um, spirit of things where Halloween is concerned, let me say, “not really.” It’s just that I seem to be finding a myriad of ways to celebrate this holiday. Following through is another matter entirely. As usual, I’ll be going all out by simply getting the pumpkins carved in time for trick-or-treating. Nevertheless, I’ve come across quite a few spookily-themed foods of late. This one, in my … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Halloween Month:
Disgusting Deviled Egg Eyeballs &
Toads in a Blanket
I 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 – How to Make Gourmet Caramel Apples
One of my family’s favorite fall treats is caramel apples. We used to make regular old plain caramel apples and love them, until one vacation to Disneyland many years ago. We discovered Marceline’s Confectionery candy shop just outside the Disneyland gates. We had gone to Downtown Disney the night before our adventure into the actual Disneyland park to get a taste of the Disneyland magic and … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Recipe of the week – Saucy Roast Beef Hoagies
This week’s recipe is super easy and super scrumptious – Saucy Roast Beef Hoagies. It’s kind of like eating a roast beef au jus sandwich, but without the messy dipping part. The juiciness is already in the meat. Ingredients: 1 can condensed onion soup 2 tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 lb. thinly sliced deli roast beef 4 slices provolone cheese mild pickled banana pepper rings Directions: Preheat oven to 400. Heat onion soup and Worcestershire sauce in saucepan over medium high heat and bring to … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant:Pimento Cheese cheater recipe! (Surprise!)
Wow! I sure hope someone has the smelling salts close – especially for Kate, who’s probably laying on the floor about now – passed out from shock. Nevertheless, I was in the kitchen last night, and came up with what I consider a really good cheater recipe. For me that’s saying something. Primarily that I’m very stressed out. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be in the kitchen. At least not to really cook or something crazy like … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Recipe of the week – Super Easy and Yummy Chicken and Dumplings
Today, dear overworked I-don’t-even-have-time-to-think-so-how-am-I-supposed-to-find-time-to-cook readers, I present to you another Practically Painless Recipe…Super easy and Yummy Chicken and Dumplings. Super Easy and Yummy Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients 1 whole store-bought roasted chicken (about 2 pounds) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 onion chopped 6 cans (14 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 10 baby carrot sticks, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 tube golden buttermilk biscuit dough 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed chicken gravy Directions Remove skin … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Recipe of the week – Easy Cinnamon Roll French Toast
This 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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Kate’s Recipe of the week – Crunchy Taco Chicken
Crunchy Taco Chicken is a fun and flavorful twist on the old standard baked chicken recipe. It’s super easy, has only 5 ingredients and takes only about 5 minutes of prep time. (Baking time is 45 minutes.) This chicken recipe is sure to please! Crunchy Taco Chicken Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 pkg. taco seasoning 1 1/2 cups corn chips, crushed ( I like to use Chili Cheese Fritos.) 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided Directions: 1. … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Recipe of the week – Cake Ball Pops
This week’s recipe is one of my all-time favorites – Cake Ball Pops. They’re little balls of cake mixed with frosting and covered with chocolate and sprinkles. What’s not to love?! They’re kind of like cake, kind of like candy, and super decadent and delicious. Sure, making Cake Ball Pops will take a tad bit longer than the typical recipes I feature, but take my word for it, they are worth the extra effort! Ingredients: Cake mix Tub … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Recipe of the Week – Marshmallow Caramel Krispies
This week’s recipes is sure to please, and with only 4 ingredients and just minutes of cooking time, we’re sure you’ll be adding this one to your favorites list. Marshmallow Caramel Krispies Ingredients: 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 bag caramels, unwrapped 1/2 C. butter 1 bag marshmallows Directions: 1. Put unwrapped caramels in pan. Add sweetened condensed milk. 2. Add butter and melt over medium heat, stirring constantly. 3. Remove from heat. Using a toothpick (or fondue fork like I did), skewer marshmallow and … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – Parmesan Garlic Biscuits
It’s Thursday so that means it’s time for the recipe of the week. This week’s recipe for Parmesan Garlic Biscuits is so easy and so delicious, the troops will have this one gone before you know it. I served mine along side lasagna, but these yummy pull apart biscuits would go great with practically any meal. Parmesan Garlic Biscuits Ingredients: 3 tbs. butter, melted 1/4 tsp. celery seed 2 cloves garlic, minced 12 oz. tube refrigerated biscuits 2 tbs. grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Preheat … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – Easy Banana Bread
Back by popular demand – another cheater recipe. Since Banana Bread is one of the most searched for recipes on the internet, I decided it’s time to share my Cheater Banana Bread Recipe. It’s really so easy you won’t believe it. Seems like you readers like to save time in the kitchen by cheating also. (I do not, however, condone cheating in other areas of life, except for the possible exception of your putt putt golf … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – Hot Fudge Cola Cake
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… Hot Fudge Cola Cake Ingredients: 1 chocolate fudge cake mix 1 can cola soda Vanilla Ice Cream Microwave Hot Fudge Topping Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Combine cake mix and cola in large bowl and … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – Poor Man’s Beignets
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… Poor Man’s Beignets Ingredients: Vegetable oil (or melted shortening) Tube of canned biscuits (We used the flaky layered kind but they sort of peeled apart in the cooking process, so I would suggest using the regular kind.) Powdered sugar Directions: Put … Read entire article »
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