This is a great make-ahead recipe. You can make the packets up in the morning and refrigerate….pop them in the oven when you get home.
“A delicious bread that always gets happy faces! Leave the peels on the apples for added taste and color.”
Original recipe yield: 1 – 9×5 inch loaf
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 1 Hr 20 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 35 Min
Serves: 6
Total Time: 25 min
From Good Housekeeping
Just because the label says “mashed potatoes” doesn’t mean these dried flakes can’t do a lot more. Here, we’ve turned the ultimate convenience food into a hearty casserole that takes no more than 25 minutes to get to the table.
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Egg-cellent Toast — the super quick and easy to clean breakfast treat! This European dish is perfect for our fast paced lifestyles.
Also called: Egg-cellent Toast, Egg In Toast, Eggs in a blanket, toad in the hole, one eyed jack, Floating Eyeballs, Egyptian One-Eyes, Army Eggs, frog in the pond, man on a raft, gibbly’s willies, armag-egg-on toast, piggy in the muddy…
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This is from a really old recipe card that managed to find it’s way into my possession; and I haven’t had the chance to try it yet, but it looks and sounds really good. It’s supposed to be from the Colony Restaurant in New York.
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I had a coworker bring a bunch of grocery bags of recipe cards that her mother had passed along down to her, and this is only one of the over 300 cards that I picked out.
This is a special for more elegant dining, yet so easy to prepare and to cook. A very impressive dish with a unique taste and still fairly inexpensive.
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Sour Apple Martini Zinger
For my Birthday; now almost a month ago; I was drinking these; and as my present; their actually showing up; and them keeping me “hydrated” was all that I wanted or needed. This is my fave drink!
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My husbands family is German; but I found this recipe online. His favorite breakfast food is pancakes; and this is an easy one to make and enjoy.
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Mushrooms possess a subtle and deep flavour, a crisp but yielding texture, and while they have no real nutritive value, all provide substantial gustatory pleasure.
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Author: Adine Cathey
Because we all know those little helping hands around the house can be alot more “help” than we anticipate….
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This is a pretty simple breakfast burrito recipe. When I make it; I like to use some grated zuchinni, hash browns, and onions. But mixing things up is always a good thing. These freeze well, for midweek breakfast on the go.
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At any party, appetizers and finger foods are a necessity, and this is one of my particular favorite things, and I will pick up a package just to eat for lunch occasionally.
These crispy and flavorful appetizers require almost no work, leaving you with plenty of energy to be the life of the party
The Best Frozen Hors d’Oeuvres
Burcu Avsar
Food is the poetry
of the mouth,
in its combinations comes
the exquisite tastes of life.
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I have this really endearing (according to Cory) habit of getting overly attached to my pets; be they digital, pixel, or flesh and blood. I talk to my dogs on a regular basis and adore my current pixel pets over at howrse.com and subeta.org.
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Whenever we decide to have shrimp; I usually drag this recipe out; as I am not personally a fan of store bought alfredo sauce; it tastes funny D=
This is really fattening; so as you can guess; it doesn’t come out very often.
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You scream; I scream; we all scream for ICE CREAM!!
Well; since we don’t even have ice cream trucks out here; but we have lots of ice; I figured ice cream making tips would be a good thing to have laying around.
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Artist: Jackson Alan
Song: Small Town Southern Man
Album: Good Time
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Tahini is a Middle Eastern pantry essential. It is the foundation for amny Middle Eastern recipes like hummus and baba ghanoush.
Tahini can be prepared homemade or purchased at a Middle Eastern grocer in a can. It is called tahini or tahina, depending on the region.
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Do you ever find yourself all geared up and ready to make a favorite recipe but then discover you’re staring at an empty container of a needed ingredient? Ugh. You don’t want to run out to the store right now. So what do you do?
Well, that’s when emergency kitchen substitutions come in handy. I’ve printed out the following list and keep a copy taped to the inside of my pantry door at all times.
Although these substitutions will work in a pinch, I don’t recommend always substituting ingredients in your recipes. The recipes will technically work with substitutions, but often the finished product won’t be exactly the same as when you use the original ingredients called for in the recipe.
Also, be sure you don’t make more than one substitution in a particular recipe at once. The more ingredients you substitute, the more “off” your product will be when you’re finished.
Falafel is very popular in the Middle East as a fast food. Vendors sell it on the street corners in Cairo. As a main dish, it is served as a sandwich, stuffed in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini. As an appetizer, it is served on a salad, or with hummus and tahini. Falafel is a favorite among vegetarians.
In Egypt, McDonald’s has their version of a falafel sandwich. Can you guess the name? McFalafel, of course.
How much is a peck, a pint, or a pinch?
Need a refresher on how many cups are in a quart, or teaspoons in a tablespoon?
Well I have two dogs; and I was raised by a cat; but I found the following quotes pretty cute.
A picnic wouldn’t be a picnic without crispy fried chicken. This rendition will knock your socks off. The chicken is soaked in a hot sauce and buttermilk mixture overnight before it’s fried. Don’t be uneasy about the amount of hot sauce. I promise a lot of the heat is cooked off during frying and the flavor is great.
From Good Housekeeping
With our freeze-now, serve-later dishes, you can give your family a comfy meal on even the busiest weeknight. The light, minty flavor of fresh sage pairs beautifully with sweet butternut squash in this complex vegetarian entrée.
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Not the healthiest thing to eat, but definitely a hard hitter even with those that don’t like ‘french fries’
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I get tired of the ole Lemon pepper /lemon juice flavored fish, so this is similar enough to be familiar but different enough to wake up my taste buds. Still pretty simple to make.
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Yummy-ummy recipe. Makes two loaves versatile dough which adapts well to use for rolls, coffee cake, and braids.
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I adore no bake cookie recipes, not sure what exactly it is, but they are always so worth it to me. Plus, you can have your little ones help and not worry about them burning themselves on the oven ^^
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Not exactly the healthiest cream sauce; it tastes heavenly and is so easy to mix up and impress your audience.
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How do you eat your Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cups?
11/24/2008 there is a wrong way. my cousin ate a reese’s the wrong way. hes gone now. RIP Keith Christian Marante 1987 – 2005. well basically what happend was he ate it upside down. it was a regular day. we woke up, went to starbucks for some coffee and for some strange reason he decided to stop by our local CVS because he wanted to buy a holloween mask. he was distracted from the holloween costums by there extremly low candy prices. they were having a sale; two bags of candy for the price of one. ridiculouse; i know. he thought it would be funny to eat each reeses upside down. little did we know the universe was about to change. a black hole began to form in our kitchen EVERYTHING we said came out backwards THE SKY turned red and my grandmother had a heart attack, my dog ate its tale and gave birth to a poodle. which is weird because my dog is a black lab. and a boy. my cousin was sucked into the black hole. and i live to tell his legend. ~ eatswax87
After a few days on the new earth, the Lord called to Adam and said: “It is time for you and Eve to begin the process of populating the earth, so I want you to kiss her.”
Adam answered: “yes, Lord, but what is a kiss?” The Lord gave a brief description to Adam, who took Eve by the hand and took her to a nearby bush.
A few minutes later, Adam emerged and said: Thank you Lord, that was enjoyable.” and the Lord replied: now, I’d like you to caress Eve.” and Adam said: “What is a caress’?’ so, the Lord again gave Adam a brief description and Adam went behind the bush with Eve.
Quite a few minutes later, Adam returned, smiling, and said: “Lord, that was even better than the kiss.” and the Lord said, now i want you to make love to Eve.” and Adam asked: “What is ‘make love’, Lord?”
so, the Lord again gave Adam directions and Adam went again to Eve behind the bush, but this time he reappeared in two seconds. And Adam said: “Lord, what is a ‘headache’?”
So, Mickey-D’s had this burger on the menu for a short time, prolly about 10 years, ago, but it is still my fave burger, even if my hubby doesn’t like it. It’s pretty simple to make, but so very much worth it. Read more
These are just comical stereotypes, no harm no foul.
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No one likes them, but please remember, there IS a person on the other end of the line…
What to say to hucksters who telephone during dinner or in the middle of a riveting TV show peddling sides of beef, municipal bonds, aluminum siding, computer software or whatever:
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My husband is a pizza freak, and actually likes homemade pizza better than any commercial pizzeria; so I guess some of the recipes I have must be pretty good for that to happen. But again, it’s nice to call for delivery when we are too tired to cook.
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This is the Official Moron Test. It’s based upon typical graduation requirements at the University of Harvard. Answer the following
13 questions, then scroll down and check your answers. Now…DON’T CHEAT! Try to finish within 5 minutes. When you are done, count the number correct and see how you compare to others. OK, here we go…
1. Is there a 4th of July in England? Yes or no?
2. How many birthdays does the average man have?
3. Some months have 31 days. How many have 28?
4. How many outs are there in an inning?
5. Is it legal for a man in California to marry his widow’s sister.
6. Take the number 30, divide it by 1/2, and then add 10. What do you get?
7. There are 3 apples and you take two away. How many apples are you left with?
8. A doctor gives you three pills and tells you to take one every half an hour. How long will the pills last?
9. A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 of them die. How many sheep are left?
10. How many animals of each sex did Moses bring with him on the ark?
11. A butcher in a market is 5’10″ tall. What does he weigh?
12. How many 2 cent stamps are there in a dozen?
13. What was the President’s name in 1960?
***NO CHEATING***
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In my hometown, some of the Ute tribe grow zucchini for themselves, and have such a bountiful harvest they will throw random squash into open car windows, and this is a good recipe for those unexpected fruits ^^
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Artist: Keith Anderson
Song: Pickin Wild Flowers
Album: Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll
This one always makes me smile. And I can’t help but sing along; and wink at Cory when he’s around.
This wonderful make ahead of time mashed potatoes can be made up to a week in advance. Serve this dish at your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Saves the last minutes hassle of mashing potatoes.
15 medium (5 pounds) potatoes, peeled and quartered (Russet potatoes make the best mashed potatoes.)
NOTE: These mashed potatoes can be made up to a week ahead.
Makes 12 to 25 servings.
One of the most common questions I hear from people who are interested in freezer-meal cooking is: “How do I know what will freeze well, and what won’t?”
If you’re unsure of how well something will freeze, freeze a single serving when you prepare the dish for a regular family meal. This way you can check on how well the item holds up to freezing and reheating.
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Artist: Trace Adkins
Song: Rough & Ready
Album: Comin on Strong
(Wiseman / MacKichan / White)
Ah; the memories of living in a small hick town.
Prep Time: 2 hrs. 20 min. Oven Temp: 350/500° F Cooking Time: 30 min.
Notes: This isn’t a fast or easy meal; but well worth the work for the pizza lovers!
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It’s no fun trying to decide what to make for dinner every night. Planning your meals ahead of time often saves you time as well as money.
There are many different ways to plan your meals. How you plan yours depends on how much time you want to spend now to save yourself time later.
I love wings; by themselves; with Pizza; and I will even deal with the Superbowl craziness just to get at them!
Contrary to what most people believe, and that includes most professionals, when using beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages in recipes, a lot of alcohol is left after cooking.
Artist:Rascal Flatts
Album: Still Feels Good
Song: Take Me There
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Shawarma is like the ultimate on the go meal. Thinly sliced meat, wrapped in a pita bread with veggies and sauce is a delicious quick meal. Before attempting a shawarma recipe, please read “Shawarma 101: Tips for Making Authentic Shawarma”. You won’t be disappointed!
What You Need to Know to Make Shawarma
From Saad Fayed
Shawarma is a little piece of heaven, right here on Earth. Shawarma is a lot like a gyro, kind of like a taco, but so different in many ways.
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This is an editorial written by an American citizen, published in a Tampa, FL Newspaper. He did quite a job; didn’t he? Read on, please!
Prep Time: 30min. Oven Temp: 350* F Cooking Time: 30min.
Notes: If you remove these, right before they are done, they will stay fudgier.
How hot is a “moderate” oven?
About 350 degrees F.
In degrees Fahrenheit, water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees (at sea level). In degrees Celsius, water freezes at 0 and boils at 100 degrees.
I have made these for a few of my families holiday potluck dinners; and they have gone over really well. Make sure to leave time to make them; as they can be time consuming to make.
MorningStar FakinBacon is a good substitute if you have a vegetarian in the crowd.
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And if the candidates want my vote; they would be well reminded of the blue collared man and his family. This is an older email forward; but it made me smile.
The famous egg drop soup. I adore going to the Chinese restaurant; and ordering this [to me] classic and important part of the meal. I love it when it has tofu and plenty of vegetables along with some egg noodles. It whets my appetite for the remaining meal.
All spices should be stored in small airtight jars in a cool, dark place, as heat, moisture and sunlight reduce their flavor.
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Artist: Tim McGraw
Song: If You’re Reading This
This song almost always makes me want to cry, as it’s a possibility that I will someday read a letter very similar to it. I pray that day never comes; but it reminds me that some women have already read it and what it is that we stand for and why we put up with all the negativity for.
Chocolate, marshmallows and nuts; doesn’t get much more heavenly in my opinion.
Prep Time: approx. 20 Minutes. Ready in: approx.
50 Minutes. Makes 3 dozen (36 servings)
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Pantry: A room or cupboard for storing food, usually dry goods. Most foods to be stored will be dried, packaged, bottled, canned, foods that do not require refrigeration.
So yea; it’s uber smexy; and refurbished; so cheap. And Cory is gonna get the BlackJackII phone; so he can use it when he deploys this fall. Our contract is finally up; so we get to have local numbers; hopefully AT&T won’t ask for a deposit again; but you never know. We are both really excited as our current cell phones are both in need of either TLC or a headstone. Read more
This is one of our favorite meals; I will make a whole batch of it; and we will eat it all by ourselves within two or three days maximum. I will sometimes vary some of the ingredients for different themes; such as cornbread topping with green chili’s and salsa and corn; or spinach, onions, garlic, greenbeans, and very cheesy topping.
It’s usually better the next day. {or after the middle of the night tax deadline….}
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Just kidding; had to throw out the classic down-under joke =]
I’ve decided to include a barbecue tips page because as I write more information I’m realizing that there are lots of handy tips, ideas and suggestions springing into my head and I must share them.
It always makes me laugh
“He Hates Me”
Artist: Sarah Johns
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Find out more about all the different types and cuts of steak, the most popular cut of beef.
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McDonalds has the McMuffin; but these are tastier; and better for you. Not to mention you won’t have to go thru the drive thru to get them.
Organic food has grown into a $14 billion market and represents the fastest-growing segment of the grocery industry. That’s heady stuff for a movement that champions sustainable, small-scale food production and rejects industrial agriculture.
I will always try to be Ugly
I recieved this story in my email, and yes, normally I hate forwards, but my loving Aunt Lori, who loves them, keeps sending me the good oneshttp://emmmmerz.howrse.us/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif So I wanted to share this one with everyone. Read it or don’t. To be honest, it brought a tear to my eye. Thanxx for not giving up on me Lori!!
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I was raised in the SouthWest, so have always enjoyed the local cuisine, and since I have moved away the only way to enjoy it is to make it myself.
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This recipe calls for a beef rump roast, a cut that comes from the hind leg. Because the leg has been toughened by exercise, a rump roast is less tender than some cuts and is typically slow-cooked in stock or wine along with vegetables and herbs. Here, the roast is prepared in a pressure cooker, which speeds the process but still produces juicy, flavorful results.
This list should enable you to offer a complete open bar for a 3-hour party with 20 guests. If your liquor cabinet already contains opened bottles of the items marked with asterisks, there’s no need to buy more if the bottles are at least half full.
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Sugar is sweet, and so are you
The roses have wilted, the violets are dead,
The sugar bowl’s empty, and so is your head
The roses stink, sorta like sheep
But leave your name, number, and message after the beep
The roses are molding, the violets are rotten
And I might call you back, if I haven’t forgotten
I’ll call you, cause you called me. We’re the ______ family. So leave your
name and number at the tone. Sorry that we’re not at home.
bet your wondering where we are?
Well, put your mouth up to the phone
And leave us a message for when we get home.
And if you can make your message rhyme,
We’ll call you back in half the time!!!!! [I personally use this one]
But I’ve got promises to keep
and miles to go before I sleep
So leave a message at the beep.
Sorry you can’t get through
Leave your name and your number
And I’ll get back to you
Modern pressure cookers are a far cry from earlier models, which emitted smelly vapors that condensed on everything in sight. Even worse, they could be dangerous. Our updated speed cookers are models of efficiency and safety, with lids that remain locked until after the steam is released. They reduce cooking times by as much as 70 percent for most foods—and without the loss of nutrients. Beans, which ordinarily require hours of cooking, are tender in fewer than 15 minutes; a pot of chili, in 20 minutes. In some cases, pressure cooking is actually faster than microwave cooking: Cooked under pressure, artichokes are done in only 10 to 14 minutes, compared to 40 to 45 minutes in a microwave.
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I got site hosting for my birthday, a web editor for Christmas, and a few domains as well, so at last I figured out what to do with this one!
Anyways, I love to cook, and tend to collect both recipes, and kitchen gadgets, so in a way this site is an eventuality. 
I will probably be posting wishlists for family members and other such trivial things, but for the most part it will be the finished formatted recipes I love; sprinkled with some of the cool tools that pop out, and grab my attention.
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