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Even though I haven't posted in ages, I've still been eating. So I thought I'd pop on quick and share a delicious fall recipe with you - Baked Potato Soup. This is not your mama's potato soup - thin and brothy with sliced hotdogs. Mine is thick, rich, filling, has no meat and no fat. Well, 4 outta 5 ain't bad. See what you think!2 extra large baking potatoes3/4 C. butter3/4 C. flour3 tsp.

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Do you ever go to a church potluck and instantly know who brought what? Or whose dish that casserole is in? I have been treated to this delicious salad since the early days of my marriage, thanks to one very sweet lady in our church. It's "her" salad, and a church function just wouldn't be complete without it. Once the first spoonful is gone, the rice just seems so pearly white! I hope you like

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Since it's pumpkin season, I thought I'd share my recipe for this yummy hot (and slightly sweet) drink. I hope you like it!4 C. milk2 Tbsp. sugar6 Tbsp. brown sugar6 Tbsp. Libby's pumpkin puree1 Tbsp. vanilla extract1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice1 1/2 - 2 C. strong coffeeIn a medium saucepan, whisk all ingredients together over Medium heat until desired temperature. Strain through cheesecloth. Makes

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This could probably qualify as "granola", but since it's got chocolate chunks in it, I'm going with "snack mix".3/4 C. butter3/4 C. honey1/4 C. brown sugar6 C. Quaker old fashioned oats4 oz. sliced almonds1/4 C. self-rising flour1 C. Nestle semi-sweet chocolate chunksLine a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350°. In a medium sauce pan, heat butter, honey and brown sugar

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No background story on this, other than it came from my sister-in-law. I've mentioned before that she's a great cook and baker, and this soup is just another indication of that. Hope you like it!3 C. water or chicken stock4 Wyler's chicken bouillon cubes1 Tbsp. parsleySalt and pepper to taste6 small potatoes, cubed, unpeeled1 C. carrots, sliced thin (or grated)1 C. celery, diced1 Tbsp. onion

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2 C. flour1 C. sugar2 tsp. soda1 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. cloves1/2 tsp. ginger1/2 tsp. salt3/4 C. butter, melted1/4 C. Grandma's molasses1 egg2 Tbsp. cinnamon-sugarCombine all ingredients and mix well. Press into greased jellyroll pan and sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. sugar, or cinnamon-sugar if you like. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes. Don't over bake or they'll get hard! Let stand 5 minutes, cut into

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Here's another soup recipe for you all to try. It's so quick and easy - and delicious to boot! 1# hamburgerOnion1 can corn, drained1 can kidney beans and liquid24 oz. mild Pace picante sauce48 oz. V8 vegetable juice1 tsp. salt2 Tbsp. chili powder1/4 C. sugarDoritosDaisy Sour CreamCheddar cheese Brown hamburger and onion; drain. Add remaining ingredients and heat through. Serve with crushed

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Gosh - is it just me, or are there a ton of Chili recipes out there? My word! If you tried a new recipe every day, it could take you many years of Autumns and Winters to get through them all! My family and I prefer the simple, everyday version over those with jalapenos, buffalo meat, white beans, or sliced zucchini. Believe me - my recipe is nothing special, but it is hearty and delicious.

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Here's a quick and easy recipe for biscuits, straight from the box of Bisquick.2 C. Bisquick1/2 C. shredded Cheddar cheese2/3 C. milkStir ingredients until soft dough forms and drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.2 Tbsp. melted butter1/8 tsp. garlic powderMix and brush over warm biscuits

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This is a recipe that I got from my soon-to-be daughter-in-love, Emily. I've made it countless times for my family, and for informal get-togethers. I made two double batches for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and will probably bring it to the Super Bowl Party that's coming up soon. It goes together easy, and can sit several days in the frig. Love that!8 oz. Philadelphia cream cheese, softened1/2 C.

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Some of you, like me, are in the dog days of summer, and are doing all you can to stay cool. This recipe is fast and easy to mix up (think chocolate milk + sweetened coffee), and is especially good over a mug full of ice. Enjoy!3 C. hot coffee3/4 C. sugar4 C. milk3/4 C. Hershey's chocolate syrupCombine hot coffee and sugar; stir til dissolved. Add milk and syrup. Store in refrigerator and serve

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8 sandwich bunsShaved hamSwiss or Mozzarella slices6 Tbsp. butter4 tsp. brown sugar2 tsp. plain mustard2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce1 tsp. poppy seeds In small saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and poppy seeds. Bring to boil, then remove from heat and cover for 10 minutes. In the meantime, arrange the bottoms of each bun in a 9x13 pan. Build sandwiches using a

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Just in time for spring, here's a delicious, light and refreshing dessert!1 lemon cake mix1 small box lemon Jell-O4 eggs3/4 C. water3/4 C. canola oil2 Tbsp. lemon juiceMix dry cake mix, Jell-O, eggs, water, oil and lemon juice for several minutes. Bake in a greased glass 9x13 pan at 325° for 30-40 minutes, or until cake tests done. Combine 2 Cups of powdered sugar with enough lemon juice to make

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If you decide to make these bars, be forewarned that they are just about identical to a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup and may be extremely hard to stay away from. Just sayin'.1 C. butter, melted3 C. powdered sugar1 C. Jif creamy peanut butter1 C. Honey Maid graham cracker crumbs1 C. Nestle chocolate chips1 C. Jif creamy peanut butter Mix together melted butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter and

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I got this recipe out of an old Quick Cooking magazine. I remember when I found it ~ we were heading to Des Moines for Thanksgiving, and my annual Christmas Party (for my girlfriends, remember?) was coming up so I had that on my brain. Always in search of a great recipe, I grabbed all the Christmas issues and brought with for the trip. Paging through one, I found this recipe and knew I'd have to

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Doesn't that sound yummy? And, oh, it's so easy! Just pour yourself a mug of apple cider and squeeze in a few squirts of caramel ice cream topping. Heat in the microwave and stir in a few drops of vanilla and you're all set. If you wanted to make this fancy, you could spray some whipped cream on top and drizzle with more caramel syrup. I'm embarrassed to say that my girls and I have gone

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1 1/2 C. Miracle Whip2 tsp. lemon pepper1/2 tsp. onion salt3 shakes dried onion flakes2 stalks celery, diced1/2 C. shredded carrots1/2 C. toasted almondsShredded chicken breasts Combine all ingredients and let sit several hours or overnight. Great inside cream puffs!

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Gary and I were married December 12th, 1992. After we got home from our honeymoon and before Christmas (I know - crazy, right?) I threw a get-together for all of my potential new friends in our home. Okay, it was really for all of his friend's wives! Gary was one of the last in his bunch to get married, so I was the new kid on the block, not to mention the youngest! It was a little intimidating

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These little candies are so cute, and they take hardly any time at all to make. They're especially fun to make at Christmas time.Waffle pretzels, round or square1 bag Rolo candies1 bag pecan halves Line a baking sheet with wax paper and arrange as many pretzels on top as you have Rolo candies. Place an unwrapped Rolo in the very center of each pretzel and bake at 250° for 4 minutes. Remove

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Here's a new twist on an old favorite - Tator Tot Hotdish. We like eating at Taco John's, and their Potato Oles are always a big hit with us. When I got this recipe, I knew we'd all love it before we even tried it! See what you think!1# hamburgerOnion1/4 C. taco seasoning2/3 C. water11 oz. Nacho Cheese soup15 oz. Mexicorn, drainedTator totsBrown hamburger and onion; drain. Stir in taco seasoning

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Since apples are in abundance right now, I thought I'd post my recipe for Apple Crisp. It's sort of like posting my recipe for Chocolate Cake - everybody has their favorite one. But this is piled high with a delicious, buttery crumb topping that everyone is sure to love - especially with some homemade vanilla ice cream to go with it!6 C. apples; peeled, cored and sliced2 Tbsp. flour1/2 C. sugar2

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This recipe came from my friend, Jill. I can't count the number of times I've made this when the weather starts getting cooler. Yummy! It makes a pretty large batch, so I do two half batches in my roaster. That works out just about right.3 sticks butter1 1/2 C. brown sugar3 tsp. chili powder3 tsp. garlic salt3 tsp. curry powder3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce1 12-oz. box Crispix1 12-oz. bag plain

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When my best friend and I were just beginning our babysitting careers, we babysat together for a young couple's Bible Study. One of the moms, Gwenn, brought this snack for us and all the kids to eat in the basement while they met upstairs. We thought it was so yummy that we got the recipe from her that night. Since my friend was spending the night with me, we made it later at my house using Corn

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The idea for this recipe came from one I'd read over at Lauren's a long time ago. I've made some changes to it - so much so that it really doesn't even resemble hers at all anymore. But I do like to give credit where credit is due, and without her sharing her recipe for Fruit Tea, I wouldn't have this yummy one today. So thanks, Lauren! 2 qts. fresh-brewed Lipton iced tea 3/4 C. sugar (or more) 1

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This recipe brings back so many fond memories of my childhood summers. Growing up in Minnesota in a town situated around five lakes, there was always something to do on the water, summer or winter. We always had a boat and snowmobiles, but didn't actually move to a home on the lake until I was older. Prior to that, we'd spend every 4th of July with family friends at their house on the lake,

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1 C. sugar1/4 C. vinegar1/2 C. ketchup1 Tbsp. lemon juice1 grated onion1 tsp. saltDash of paprikaDash of celery seed1 C. canola oil Blend together in a food processor, gradually drizzling oil in last.

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1/4 C. oil1/4 C. Kikkoman soy sauce2 Tbsp. lemon juice2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes1/4 tsp. pepper1/4 tsp. garlic salt1/4 tsp. ginger Swirl all ingredients together in large Ziploc bag. Add raw turkey breasts and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

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Now that rhubarb season is here, I think it's time to highlight this amazing fruit. Or is it a vegetable? Whatever it is, it's delicious! This dessert is amazing. It seems to do a total inside-out magic trick in the oven. The cream that you pour over the top of the cake mix sinks to the bottom and creates this yummy, sweet custard-like stuff. And substituting fresh peaches for the rhubarb? Well,

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This recipe is so good and so easy that it really should be a sin to put so little effort into something and have it turn out so well every time. Honest! (And there should be a limit to the number of times a person can use "so" in a sentence!)1 can Grands biscuits1/4 C. melted butter1/4 C. brown sugarCut each biscuit into 8 pieces and place in a greased 9x13 glass pan. Stir together melted

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Club crackers1/2 C. sugar3/4 C. brown sugar1/2 C. butter1/2 C. milk1 C. Honey Maid graham cracker crumbs1 C. Nestle semi-sweet chocolate chips2/3 C. Jif creamy peanut butter Line a 9x13 pan with whole crackers. Boil sugars, butter and milk for 5 minutes. Stir in crumbs and pour over crackers. Top with another layer of crackers. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter; frost.

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2 1/4 C. water3 Tbsp. Johnson's baby oil2 C. flour2 Tbsp. powdered alum1 C. saltBoil water and baby oil. Mix flour, alum and salt in large bowl. Pour liquid into dry ingredients and mix well. Cool slightly. Knead dough a few times on a lightly floured surface. Divide and add food coloring if desired. Store in airtight container.

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1 C. white sugar1 C. brown sugar1 C. Jif creamy peanut butter1 C. butter2 eggs2 tsp. vanilla2 tsp. soda1 tsp. salt3 1/2 C. flourMix sugars, butter and peanut butter. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add dry ingredients, then roll into balls. (Add enough flour so the dough doesn't stick to your hands when you roll them.) Bake at 350° for 7-10 minutes or until they start to crack on top. Push

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Don't be thinking I'm going to take you step-by-step through the whole laborious process of making apple cider, because I'm not. I would never dream of doing that myself, although it would be fascinating to watch. LOL This is my version of a quick and easy recipe for just one mug of steaming appley/orangey/spicey goodness. Start with your favorite mug and fill it 2/3 full of apple cider. Fill

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I got this recipe a few years ago from a cousin who's made health and fitness her life's work. They really are a delicious and moist muffin, and chock-full of big, beautiful walnuts! I keep them in my freezer during the fall months for a quick and healthy pick-me-up during the day.1 1/2 C. sugar1/2 C. olive oil3 eggs1 can pumpkin1/2 C. water1 C. whole wheat flour1 C. white flour1 1/2 tsp. baking

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1 can Wilderness peach pie filling1 can Dole pineapple tidbits, drained1 can Dole mandarin oranges, drained1 pkg. frozen strawberries, thawed2-3 sliced bananas Combine all ingredients, adding bananas just before serving.

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When I married a Swede, family dinners couldn't be considered "official" unless there were a few choice food items: pickled herring, Swedish meatballs, and Swedish Rye bread. This recipe came from Gary's grandma, who I never had the privilege of knowing - she's been gone for many years. The first time I made her recipe, I had one huge sticky mess on my hands. It was awful! When I got my bread

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Here's a yummy recipe that involves a big beef roast, a crock pot, and very little work on your part! And believe me - it makes the BEST gravy!! So, yeah, you really need to make mashed potatoes with it. OK, so maybe it involves a tiny bit of work. =)1 3-5# beef roast1 packet Au Jus mix1 packet Good Seasons Italian dressing mix1 can beef broth1 soup can waterPlace roast in crock pot. Combine

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1# hamburgerOnionGarlicSalt & Pepper8 oz. Barilla mafalda pasta (mini lasagna)26 oz. Prego Traditional spaghetti sauce1 ¾ C. water6 oz. cottage cheese4 oz. Philadelphia cream cheese, softened¼ C. Parmesan cheese1 Tbsp. parsley flakes2 C. shredded Mozzarella cheese Brown hamburger, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large skillet; drain. Add raw pasta, Prego and water; mix well. Bring to a boil,

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1 gallon apple cider1/4 C. brown sugar4 cinnamon sticks1 tsp. whole allspice1 6-oz. can orange juice Pour cider into a 25-cup percolator. Put the rest in filtered basket and perk.

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16 oz. Barilla rotini pasta2 C. Miracle Whip14 oz. sweetened condensed milk1/3 C. vinegar1/2 tsp. salt2 carrots, shredded2 green peppers, chopped Boil rotini until done but still a little firm, not limp. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip, milk and vinegar; add remaining ingredients and refrigerate.

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1# ham½ C. cheddar cheese3 hard-boiled eggs1/8 tsp. pepper1 tsp. parsley flakes2 Tbsp. sugar2 Tbsp. ketchup1 Tbsp. sweet relish½ C. Miracle Whip½ C. Kraft Sandwich Spread Place ham and cheddar cheese in a food processor and grind REALLY fine; add to large bowl. Process eggs, but leave chunky. Combine with remaining ingredients and chill.

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I got this recipe from my Mom several years ago, who (I think) found it in a magazine somewhere, although I'm not totally sure of the details. She fixed it for all of us while we were there visiting, and I was wondering if my kids would like it, with the nuts and all. But they simply picked them out and totally chowed down on the rest of it! I have made this salad so many times during the summer

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Besides being delicious, I love the fact that you don't have to "can" this recipe - you can just refrigerate or freeze it. It doesn't last long in our house though, due to the fact that we put it on bread, toast, pancakes, waffles, and ice cream! The kids have such an affectionate nickname for it - Blood Clots and Veins. It's because of the chunks of cherry, the stringy rhubarb, and the deep red

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I came up with this recipe years ago, after my pancakes kept turning out different each and every time! I wanted consistency, and something home-made that my family would love. This recipe got me both.1 tsp. salt2 Tbsp. baking powder2 Tbsp. sugar2 C. flour2 eggs1/4 C. oil2 1/2 C. milkMix dry ingredients in a large bowl; mix wet ingredients in a small bowl. Add wet to dry and whisk until fairly

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A pretty green salad to add to your spring and summer company menu!2 small pkgs. lime Jell-O2 C. hot water1 C. cold water1 lg. can pears, drained (reserve syrup)8 oz. Philadelphia cream cheese, softened12 oz. Cool WhipIn large serving bowl, dissolve Jell-O in hot water. Add cold water and all the pear syrup you drained off. Puree pears and softened cream cheese in a blender. You may need to

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1/3 C. Jif creamy peanut butter3 Tbsp. butter1 1/2 tsp. vanilla1/4 C. milk3 C. powdered sugar Cream together peanut butter and butter; add remaining ingredients and beat well.

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1 egg white3/4 C. sugar1/4 tsp. cream of tartar1/2 tsp. vanilla1/4 C. boiling waterCombine all ingredients and beat on high for 10 minutes. Cover mixer with a towel first. Goes good on both angel food and chocolate cake!

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1/2 C. butter1 C. brown sugar1/4 C. milk2 C. powdered sugar1 tsp. vanillaPinch of saltBoil butter and brown sugar over Medium heat for 2 minutes. Add milk and boil 2 more minutes. Beat in remaining ingredients until smooth and slightly thickened.

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I know it seems weird to share a recipe for chocolate cake. Why? Well, for one, it seems like a pretty basic, simple item to make. I mean, what good homemaker wouldn't know how to make one? And second, I'm pretty sure that if people don't already have a favorite recipe, they certainly have a favorite brand of box mix. But you really need to try this one. I can't explain why it's so good - it just

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I've made this recipe several times over the years as a special treat for my girls - especially when we've got 'Anne of Green Gables' on the brain. We haven't had a marathon movie-watching day that featured Anne in awhile, but after browsing my recipes and finding this one, I think it's time. Drink up!1# raspberries, frozen1 1/4 C. sugar4 C. boiling water2 lemonsIn saucepan, add sugar to frozen

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I got this recipe from my cousin, a long LONG time ago, and have been making them for years! These bars are super sweet, so be sure and cut 'em small.1 14-oz. bag Kraft caramels5 oz. evaporated milk1 1/2 C. flour1 1/2 C. oatmeal1 C. + 2 Tbsp. brown sugar3/4 tsp. soda1/2 tsp. salt1 C. butter, soft1 1/2 C. Nestle mini-chocolate chipsMelt caramels and milk over low heat; set aside. Mix and blend

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1 Tbsp. brown sugar1 Tbsp. honey1 C. salsa4-6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts Combine brown sugar, honey and salsa in a small bowl. Pour over chicken and bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes.

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I absolutely LOVE this pie!! It's got a yummy, sweet, crumb crust you sprinkle on the top, and you can even cheat and buy a refrigerated store-bought crust for the bottom! =) I'm tellin' ya - it's delish!!1 9" pie shell (poked and pre-baked at 450° for 5 min.)1 1/2 C. rhubarb, cut into 1/4" slices1 1/2 C. sugar1/4 C. flourDash salt2 eggs1/2 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 C. flour1/2 C. sugar1/4 C.

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1/2 C. Crisco1 C. butter, softened3 C. sugar6 eggs1/2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt3 C. flour1 Tbsp. almond extract Cream together Crisco, butter and sugar. Add eggs, lightly mixing after each. Add remaining ingredients and bake in greased jellyroll pan (15.5” x 10.5”) at 325° for 40 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar when cool.

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Need to use up some of that leftover Easter ham? This is a great dish to help you do just that! And depending on what time your family likes to eat breakfast, it can be eaten morning, noon, or night! I fixed it for lunch today!1/2 C. Bisquick5 Tbsp. butter, melted4 eggs1 1/2 C. milk1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper1/2 C. cooked breakfast meat1 C. shredded cheddar cheeseBlend all but meat and cheese in

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This recipe came from a friend when she and her family still lived around here. She cooked a wonderful dinner for our homeschool group, and she used these little dealies as croutons for her salad. When I made them the first time, the kids and I started munching on them before dinner was ready and they never had a fighting chance at making it to the table (the croutons, not the kids). Since then

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This recipe came from Giada De Laurentiis over at the Food Network. I made it for the very first time a few weeks ago, and the muffins were absolutely scrumptious! With all the trouble I seem to have making banana bread (bottom gets too dark, top splits, middle is gooey), I decided to pitch all those recipes and keep this one! It's really that good!3 C. flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp.

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I really don't know where this recipe came from, but I have a feeling that it's from the internet somewhere, with my own touches here and there. The combination of textures is wonderful, and goes down easy during the cold winter months! 6 Tbsp. butter4 Tbsp. flour3 C. chicken broth2 C. Half and Half1 C. shredded turkey or chicken, cooked1/2 C. celery, thinly sliced1/2 C. carrots, thinly sliced or

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I got this recipe from my Mom, who got it from one of her sisters years ago. It's one that keeps a long time in the frig (I keep it in a canning jar), and that won't boil over when you reheat it. I use it for ice cream topping, and in place of store-bought fudge topping in frozen dessert recipes. One spoonful cold, right from the jar, also satisfies my chocolate cravings. Enjoy!1 C. Nestle

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This recipe makes a really BIG pot of soup, and tastes like it came straight from Olive Garden. Try it and see!1# hamburgerOnion28 oz. diced tomatoes36 oz. spaghetti sauce5 C. water2 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp. chili powder2 tsp. dried basil2 tsp. dried oregano1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper16 oz. kidney beans16 oz. northern beans2 C. julienned carrots1 C. diced celery1 C.

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I got this recipe from my friend, who got it from her mom, who got it from her cousin, who worked at an A and W Restaurant in ICan'tSay, USA. It is authentic!3 pounds hamburger1/2 C. diced onion3 Wyler's beef bouillon cubes2 C. water1 C. ketchup6 oz. tomato paste1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix3 Tbsp. brown sugar1 1/2 tsp. cumin1 tsp. chili powder1 tsp. paprika1/2 tsp. pepper1/2 tsp. oregano1/2 tsp.

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