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Recipe of the week:
Cheater 2-Ingredient Muffins
Based solely on the name of this week’s recipe, we’re guessing that some of you might be a bit cynical, wondering how in the world a 2-ingredient muffin can be achieved without breaking every tooth you have. But according to our go-to cheater recipe provider Susan Stephens, not only are 2-ingredient muffins possible, they’re quite tasty as well. If Susan isn’t careful, she might find herself in a full-time cheater recipe finder position. “Yes, this … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Fat Tuesday means pancakes for dinner
“(Today) is Fat Tuesday, and of course, this being America, it will be followed by Even Fatter Wednesday, Obese Thursday and Fat-A** Friday.” –Jay Leno How much do you love a holiday that has as it’s main objective encouraging you to pig out? I’m talking about Fat Tuesday, of course, which just happens to be today. Or perhaps in this politically correct day and age, we should call it “big-boned Tuesday” or possibly “full-figured Tuesday”. You … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the Week – Cheater Kentucky Hot Browns
This week’s recipe of the week is… Kentucky Hot Browns. Being two Kentucky girls, we think it’s high time we share this good old southern dish with the rest of the world. And true in Liz and Kate form, of course we had to figure out a cheater way to keep the same yummy flavor, while cutting the time and effort spent in the kitchen. Right about now most of you may be saying, “What in the … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: The King Cake
Here we are – T-minus 16 days until Mardi Gras, or a day Kate and I like to call Fat Tuesday. So I bring you one of the traditions associated with this festival of pancakes (yes, yes, I know – that’s really not what it’s about). The King Cake (also known as the King’s Cake or Three Kings’ Cake) is typically an oval-shaped pastry-type cake, iced with a glaze and sprinkled with the colors of Mardi … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – Cheater Fish Tacos
This week, we’re featuring another recipe from Coffee Break reader Susan Stephens. Maybe you’ve seen the announcement boards at local seafood restaurants, featuring fish tacos. As Susan has discovered, you don’t have to dine out to enjoy this meal – nor do you have to spend hours slaving over a hot stove. Kate decided to give this cheater recipe a try (and to take some pics) and gives it a big thumbs up! So without further delay, … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades: Fun Superbowl Snack Ideas
**** Here’s a re-run of some of last year’s Super Bowl snack ideas. Check back on Thurs. to see what I’m cooking up this year. Sunday is the big day football fans. It’s once again Superbowl time, of course…Saints vs Colts. (I’ll give you one guess as to who I am rooting for in the big match-up!) I found two fun football recipes to keep the troops happy during the big game…. Football Cheeseball and Crackers & Chocolate Krispie Bites m m Football … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week:
Cheater Chocolate Apple Bake
Another Friday is upon us, and you probably know by now that it means it’s time for another cheater recipe – this week, courtesy of moi, Liz. So without further ado, let’s get to this week’s recipe: Cheater Chocolate Apple Bake Ingredients: Apples (one per person) Snicker bars (four snack-size bars per person) Dash of cinnamon Ice cream of your choice Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease a small casserole dish (unless you’re feeding the masses, here). Peel and slice apples … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week:
Cheater Cinnamon Roll Apple Crisp
It’s Friday, so that must mean it’s Cheater Recipe time!!! This week Kate has a super yummy and super easy dessert for you…. Cheater Cinnamon Roll Apple Crisp m m m m Cheater Cinnamon Roll Apple Crisp Ingredients: 9 Rhodes Anytime Cinnamon Rolls 1 large can apple pie filling 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup quick oats 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup softened butter Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. m m m m m 2. Put cinnamon rolls in 3 rows of 3 in a sprayed 9 x 13 baking pan. m m m m m 3. Spread … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – Cheater Chicken Casserole
TGIF, dear readers! Liz here. Please try to overlook the fact that I’m in the kitchen, because I know that can be a frightful thought. Nevertheless, I thought I’d share this super easy recipe with you. It’s almost the equivalent of chicken soup – comfort food at its best, in my opinion. That said, I present: Cheater Chicken Casserole Ingredients: Pre-cooked chicken strips (check the package for number of servings – I typically buy one two-serving package because Colton … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week –
Cheater Chicken Parmesan
Here 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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Liz’s rant: Leggo my Eggo
First it was pig flu, the national emergency that’s gripped the nation in fear. Well, hold on to your toaster, folks – there’s a new national emergency, more sinister than the stupid pig flu ever thought about being. What is this new emergency, you ask? An Eggo shortage. That’s right. An Eggo shortage. (Is nothing sacred?) To give you an idea of what a big deal this is, even the Twilight folks are in a panic, according to … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Halloween Month – It’s All About the Pumpkin
Halloween is just days away. I hope you’ve had some fun with this month’s Halloween Ideas. Halloween Month: Creepy Eyeball Treats & Monster Mash Halloween Month: Witches Hats & Breadstick Broomsticks Halloween Month: Disgusting Deviled Egg Eyeballs & Toads in a Blanket Disgusting Worm Salad How to make Disneyland Gourmet Caramel Apples One of my favorite Halloween traditions is roasting the pumpkin seeds after my family carves their pumpkins. It’s a delicious and healthy treat that everyone will love. How to Roast … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – How to make Disneyland Gourmet Caramel Apples
Butterfinger Apple – dipped in milk chocolate and coated in crushed butterfinger candy bars Chocolate Drizzle Apple – with white chocolate and milk chocolate drizzles Candy Corn Apple – dipped in white chocolate and coated in chopped candy corns And then…ENJOY! Kate Enjoy your Coffee Break! Be sure to check out these other Liz and Kate Halloween ideas: Halloween Month: Creepy Eyeball Treats & Monster Mash Halloween Month: Witches Hats & Breadstick Broomsticks Halloween Month: Disgusting Deviled Egg Eyeballs & Toads in a Blanket Disgusting … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Halloween Month:
Witches Hats & Breadstick Broomsticks
Hooray 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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Kate’s Escapades – Halloween Month: Creepy Eyeball Treats & Monster Mash
I’ll be the first to admit, that when it comes to celebrating Halloween, I am just a BIG KID. I absolutely L-O-V-E Halloween. Really, what other chance does a grown, sane adult get to dress up as anything she wants and parade around town as if she hasn’t a care in the world? On the morning of Halloween I dress up in my costume and wear it the whole entire day…to the store, to school, out … Read entire article »
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