tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40949440242274685942024-03-16T14:52:37.838-04:00Simple Fare, Fairly SimpleValerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.comBlogger1042125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-79667283145454997222016-12-08T11:00:00.000-05:002019-09-19T23:15:22.102-04:00White Chocolate Cashew Clusters<div class="_5k3v _5k3w clearfix">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Does anybody know what time it
is????????? It’s candy time!! That’s right….candy!! And one of THE best
candy recipes I’ve ever come across is this little number. I can’t even
remember where I got it, it’s been so long but I’ve been making it for
years! On a scale of 1 – 10 in the ease of prep category…I’d say this is
probably a 4 or a 5 for a first time candy maker but once you get the
hang of it, it’s easy-peasy!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>White Chocolate Cashew Clusters</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup cashews</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">½ cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon unsalted butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6 ounces white chocolate</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Toast
cashews for 5 minutes in 350 degree oven. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Reduce heat to 200 degrees to
keep cashews warm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place sugar in a small skillet and cook over medium
heat until sugar begins to melt and turns golden and caramel-y….stirring
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remove from heat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add butter and stir, then dump in the
cashews, stirring quickly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Working very quickly, form cashew clusters
with 4 – 5 nuts, using a small greased spoon and fork. </span><br />
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then dip clusters in melted white chocolate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let set until firm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Makes 12 – 15 small clusters</span><br />
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The reason the ingredient amounts are so small is because of the sugar.
Once the sugar has caramelized, it sets up very quickly and becomes
brittle, making it difficult…almost impossible to form the clusters.
I’ve doubled this recipe but have had a second person working with me to
make the clusters.</b></span><br />
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-67680639254118441772016-12-06T10:00:00.000-05:002019-10-13T21:58:27.125-04:00Chicken & Dumpling Casserole<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">Don’t you just love chicken and dumplings? I do. I enjoy them in almost any form. Homemade, store bought or restaurant dumplings....bring it! I’ll eat it in any form or fashion. Like this casserole. Now the “dumplings” are really a dumpling unless you consider the dough in this to be one BIG dumpling...but the taste is the same. And this is SO simple! As I was throwing this together I realized that I didn’t have any cream of chicken soup so I made my own and it was awesome. Normally I don’t do that...I just go the easy route which is opening a can but don’t be shy about making your own. Anyway....very good casserole right here. Easy to make and easy to eat! </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 rotisserie chicken ~ shredded (about 3 cups chicken)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 tablespoons butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup milk </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups chicken broth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cut the butter into pats and add to a 9x13 inch baking pan. Place the pan in the oven and allow butter to melt for about 5 - 10 minutes, watching carefully so it doesn’t burn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Scatter shredded chicken over the butter in the pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt and pepper with a whisk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour milk/flour mixture over the chicken. <b>Do not stir.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, combine the chicken broth and the cream of chicken soup until smooth. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour over the broth mixture over the chicken mixture in the pan. <b>Do not stir. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Allow to sit for about 5 -10 minutes before serving. </span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-39186349113296888452016-12-01T09:26:00.001-05:002019-09-19T23:12:40.362-04:00Cinnamon Toast Breakfast Bake <div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">
<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">There’s nothing better than breakfast for dessert....or dinner, right? I’m not much on breakfast for breakfast but serve it to me any other time and I’m okay with that. This little casserole is easy and works for just about any time. I served ours with a cream cheese frosting but maple syrup would be great, too. It reheats nicely in the microwave if by chance you have any leftovers. Keep this around for the upcoming holidays when you need a quick and easy dish to serve! </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 loaf french bread ~ cut into 1/2 in slices</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6 teaspoons cinnamon ~ divided use</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons nutmeg</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup ready made (or homemade) cream cheese frosting OR maple syrup</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Arrange one layer of the sliced french bread in the bottom of the prepared pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, 3 teaspoons of the cinnamon, and nutmeg. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour half of the egg/milk mixture over the sliced bread in the casserole dish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Arrange the remaining bread on top of the bread in the dish and pour the egg/milk mixture over everything. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(At this point you can cover with foil and chill it for several hours or overnight to cook later.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Allow to cool about 10 minutes then serve with cream cheese frosting or maple syrup. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">We love pizza around here. The cheap kind or the “designer” kind. We are SO not picky. We also love anything pizza flavored so these pizza nachos were right on the money. The nice thing about this is that you can dress it how ever you like your pizza. IT Guy and I are pretty traditional so I went with sausage but almost anything will work. The key is to put the cheese on first so the chips don’t get too soggy too fast. But that’s what forks are for, right? Use a sturdy chip with this recipe...none of these lightweight chips will do. Enjoy this yummy treat next time it’s pizza night at your house! </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 bag tortilla chips (use a sturdy chip. I used Santitas)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup pizza sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups shredded cheddar cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 pound Italian sausage (or whatever meat you like)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 4-ounce can sliced olives</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 small onion</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Line a baking sheet with foil and spread chips in the bottom of the pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large skillet, saute the onion then add the sausage and cook until the meat is done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar cheese over the chips. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Scatter cooked sausage over the cheese then add the olives or whatever veggies you’re using. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drizzle sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and nachos are hot. </span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-1368043709354517542016-11-17T09:58:00.000-05:002019-09-19T23:11:32.644-04:00Cheesy Sausage Potato Soup<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">Soup is always a big hit around here, year ‘round. Well...except for #1 Son who’s not a fan. He says “I don’t like to drink my dinner”. Whatever, man. You don’t live here anymore! Now IT Guy, he IS a fan of soup and was a HUGE fan of this one. Filled with tasty goodness this is a family pleasing soup for sure! </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 small onion ~ diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 pound Italian sausage</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 cups frozen diced hash browns</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 32-ounce container chicken stock</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup heavy cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups grated cheddar cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large dutch oven, saute onion and celery in a little olive oil for a few minutes, until tender. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the chicken stock, salt and pepper. </span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-14636908244172529922016-11-15T09:42:00.001-05:002016-11-15T09:42:28.724-05:00Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<span class="_4yxp"> <i><span style="font-size: large;">I think sweet breads like this lemon loaf or a banana bread is a great snack, don’t you? They’re easy to throw together, you don’t have to mess with a bunch of waiting around like you do for cookies. One pan in the oven...done. Around here this kind of thing doesn’t last too long. Lunches, snacks, okay...even breakfast. This lemon loaf is really good. Refreshing and light and it doesn’t feel like you’ve eaten something super heavy. It’s yummy! </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons lemon zest</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup butter ~ room temperature</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup sour cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons lemon juice</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8x4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, lemon zest and butter and mix until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time then add vanilla and lemon juice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large measuring cup, stir to combine the milk and sour cream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beginning and ending with flour mixture, alternate adding the dry and wet ingredients to the lemon sugar mixture until just combined. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour batter into the prepared pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 45 - 50 minutes until done or toothpick inserted comes out clean. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cool in pan 5 minutes then brush top with lemon glaze. (Recipe follows)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remove from pan. Slice and enjoy.
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxo">For the glaze:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 tablespoons lemon juice</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Combine ingredients in a microwave safe measuring cup and heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture is hot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's get to cookin'!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_7_2" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15025383_1319691268075531_4647079067828117334_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="320" id="u_7_3" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15110486_1319691434742181_8388009041835791112_o.jpg" width="240" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next combine the sugar and lemon zest. Run that around with a whisk a little bit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_7_4" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15039674_1319692738075384_7943746990959030017_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the butter and combine until light and fluffy. Then add the eggs, one at a time, then the lemon juice and vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_7_5" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15039545_1319693538075304_5025309739700192234_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Combine the milk and sour cream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_7_6" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15016258_1319693674741957_1314599753614763112_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Starting and ending with the flour, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">add the flour mixture and the milk mixture to the mixing bowl a little </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">at a time until everything is mixed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_7_7" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/14976497_1319693914741933_1613778903898792446_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add batter to prepared pan and bake.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_7_8" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15042276_1319694044741920_8024816596206747226_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All baked and so pretty!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_7_9" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15123005_1319694141408577_6267274357745078873_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next combine the 1/4 cup sugar </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and 3 tablespoons of the lemon </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">juice in a microwave safe bowl </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and heat until sugar is dissolved...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">about a minute.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_7_a" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15123189_1319696244741700_414910920224254965_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour the glaze over the warm bread. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can poke a few holes in the loaf </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to help get the glaze evenly distributed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_7_b" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15025129_1319696374741687_6107159707880845128_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Allow to cool then slice and eat!</span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-14182550698180401352016-11-10T09:59:00.000-05:002016-11-10T09:59:23.631-05:00Slow Cooker Luau Chicken <div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I love a fruit/meat combo meal. Do you? There’s a little Mexican food place near us that serves super good “tropical tacos”. They put a fruit relish on top instead of salsa...yum! Now this isn’t Mexican food and it’s not really Asian. I’m not sure what it is but it has pineapple in it so it’s some kind of island-y dish. I do know it’s really good and insanely easy, though. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="_4yxo">Slow Cooker Luau Chicken </span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 chicken breasts ~ cut into bite sized cubes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 18-ounce bottle of barbecue sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple ~ undrained</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon soy sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place cut up chicken in your slow cooker. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, stir together the bbq sauce, pineapple, brown sugar and soy sauce. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour over the chicken and stir to combine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cook on high 3-4 hours or on low 4-6 hours. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Serve over rice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_9_1" src="https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/14976511_1314877735223551_1927873363749118343_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><div class="_h2w _50f8 _50f4">
<span style="font-size: large;">The cast of characters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_9_2" src="https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15042051_1314877928556865_3518229136989445999_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><div class="_h2w _50f8 _50f4">
<span style="font-size: large;">Cut the chicken into bite sized </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">chunks and place in your slow cooker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_9_3" src="https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15000124_1314878465223478_4149633849000506232_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><div class="_h2w _50f8 _50f4">
<span style="font-size: large;">Combine the bbq sauce, pineapple, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">soy sauce and brown sugar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_9_4" src="https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/14976745_1314878588556799_6232599447312608427_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><div class="_h2w _50f8 _50f4">
<span style="font-size: large;">Pour over the chicken and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">stir to combine. Cook!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_9_5" src="https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/15025098_1314887178555940_8894573143454892865_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><div class="_h2w _50f8 _50f4">
<span style="font-size: large;">Serve over cooked rice!</span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-10310395385998429502016-11-08T09:19:00.000-05:002019-12-03T08:16:30.047-05:00Easy Smoky Ribs<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">When I was a kid, my dad grilled all the time. Steaks, burgers and ribs. IT Guy does NOT grill and I really miss a nice grilled meal. So when I learned I could get almost the same taste from my oven, I was all over that. Now I know that cooking ribs in the oven isn’t exactly the same because nothing beats a true grilled rack of ribs...but when you’re in the mood for some ribs and want little to no effort put into the process...then this works. And they’re delicious...so there’s that. </span></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_4yxo">Easy Smoky Ribs</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 1/2 - 3 pounds baby back ribs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons smoked paprika</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon garlic powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup barbecue sauce (I used Sweet baby Ray’s)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Line a cookie sheet with foil. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drizzle ribs with oil and place bone-side down on the cookie sheet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and garlic salt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spread dry mixture over the ribs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cover ribs loosely with foil and bake for 2 hours or until tender. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remove foil and brush ribs with barbecue sauce and bake for 15 minutes. </span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-38486990126615523812016-11-03T09:28:00.000-04:002016-11-03T09:28:34.539-04:00Yummy Chocolate Frosting<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">Everyone has their favorite chocolate frosting, right? Well...here’s mine. I used this for my grandson’s birthday cake a while back. I used it on a chocolate cake....chocolate and more chocolate. Can’t go wrong with that, right? </span></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_4yxo">Yummy Chocolate Frosting</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups butter ~ room temperature</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup cocoa powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">7 1/2 cups powdered sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and cocoa powder. Mix in the vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until it’s all added. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drizzle in the milk and beat on high until light and fluffy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This recipe makes a lot but is easily reduced by half. This amount frost a 3 layer 9-inch cake, two 9x13 cakes or 30 cupcakes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mmmmm......frosting!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gently add the powdered sugar, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">one cup at a time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Couldn't you just dive right in?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Frost your cake then chill </span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-12780846509718758612016-11-01T09:24:00.000-04:002019-10-19T15:52:31.430-04:00Orange Cranberry Streusel Muffins<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">It’s always great to have a muffin lying around, don’t you think? They’re great to have as you’re running out the door, to throw in a lunch or for a late night snack. Hand held treats are the best! And these little muffins are perfect. Sweet and tart and delicious! </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup chopped pecans</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons grated orange peel</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">12 ounce bag cranberries ~ rinsed and drained</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 cups flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/4 cups sugar ~ divided</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons cold butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup orange juice</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray 18 muffin cups with cooking spray then line with cupcake liners, if desired. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, combine the cranberries, nuts, orange peel, and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Stir then set aside. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large bowl, mix together the flour, the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the orange juice and eggs and mix well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the cranberry mixture and stir to combine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fill each prepared muffin cup with the batter up to the top. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup chopped pecans</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 tablespoons cold butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl with a pastry blender or your fingers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle the uncooked muffins with the streusel topping, lightly pressing mixture onto the batter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 5 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cool muffins for 10 minutes then remove from the pan. Drizzle with glaze. (Recipe follows)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups powdered sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar with enough of the juice to create a glaze. Drizzle over baked muffins.</span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-66794443625688138852016-10-27T09:41:00.000-04:002020-03-30T23:23:10.657-04:00Cream Cheese Chicken Chimis<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">Chimichangas are delicious, right? They’re always on the menu when IY Guy and I head to Arizona to visit family. We eat Mexican food almost every day...sometimes more than once! I have my favorites, no doubt, but I always love me a good chimi! So when I found myself with some cooked chicken I made these! Super good, super easy and satisfied our Mexican food craving for another day! </span></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_4yxo">Cream Cheese Chicken Chimis</span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 cups cooked, shredded chicken</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6 ounces cream cheese ~ room temp</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup salsa</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup sour cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 4-ounce (or 7 ounce depending on your heat level tolerance) diced green chilies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups grated cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6 - 8 large flour tortillas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large skillet, pour enough oil to come up half way. Turn to medium heat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, green chilies, salt and pepper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the cheese and stir.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Toss in the chicken and combine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Divide chicken mixture between the tortillas. Place chicken mixture in the middle and fold in the sides of the tortilla then up from the bottom all the way to the top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gently place chimis into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, turning as needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As chimis are done frying, drain on a paper towel and place on a plate. Keep chimis in a warm oven until they’re all fried. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Serve with sour cream, guac, salsa and extra cheese. Warmed enchilada sauce is also the bomb!</span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-37384127522298607692016-10-25T10:03:00.000-04:002016-10-25T10:03:36.215-04:00Chicken Frito Southwest Casserole <div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">Want a little crunch in your casserole? Then try this! I mean, really....can you go anywhere but UP with Frito's? They are one of IT Guy’s favorite snacks so using them in a main dish was an excellent idea! Super good! And using a rotisserie chicken makes this incredibly easy but of course you can cook a couple of chicken breasts and get the same result. A seriously good casserole, right here! </span></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_4yxo">Chicken Frito Southwest Casserole </span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 cups cooked, chopped chicken (I used a small rotisserie chicken)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sour cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 4-ounce can diced green chilies (I used a 7-ounce can)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 taco seasoning packet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 cups grated cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Salt and pepper to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 9-ounce bag Original Frito's Corn chips</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Scatter half of the Frito's in the bottom of the prepared pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, sour cream, green chilies, taco mix and salt and pepper. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spoon half of the cream mixture onto the Frito's. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle with half of the cheese. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Repeat with the remaining ingredients. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our ingredients!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix together the taco seasoning, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">sour cream, green chilies, soup, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">milk and salt and pepper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the diced chicken and stir.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Put a layer of Fritos in the bottom </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">of the bag. (I used half the bag) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then add about half of the creamy mixture and some cheese. Repeat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake to perfection!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yummy! (I'll let you in on a little secret....the edges are the best part!)</span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-587288678645071462016-10-20T10:21:00.000-04:002016-10-20T10:21:18.109-04:00Lemon Tart with Shortbread Cookie Crust <div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">So I made this tart. This lemon tart. Now I’m not big on lemon. I’ll eat it but it’s not my first choice. But when I took a bite of this lemon-y goodness, I knew right away I’d be having a second piece. I won’t tell you that IT Guy had THREE pieces. In a row. Three in a row. I was surprised but not. Really guys...this is so good. Tart and sweet and all the things it should be. </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_4yxo">Lemon Tart with Shortbread </span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_4yxo">Cookie Crust </span></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxo">For the crust:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 10-ounce package shortbread cookies (I used Lorna Doone)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup (1 stick butter) ~ melted</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons sugar </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a tart pan or pie pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a food processor, crush all the cookies to crumbs. Add the sugar and butter and pulse until combined. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Press cookie mixture into the prepared pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Cool.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxo">For the tart:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon lemon zest</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup lemon juice (about 3 - 4 lemons)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons heavy cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup (1 stick) butter ~ cut into small cubes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium heat proof bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and heavy cream. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk constantly until thickened. (Double boiler) About 10 - 20 minutes. A good way to tell if it’s thick enough is to dip a metal or wooden spoon into the mixture. Then run your finger over the back of the spoon. If it leaves a clear path, then you’re good to go! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remove the lemon mixture from the heat and press through a fine mesh sieve. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the butter, a few chunks at a time and whisk until combined and all butter has melted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Poor into the cooled shortbread crust. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for several hours before slicing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Serve with sweetened whipped cream. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's make a tart!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Crush the cookies. Add the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons of sugar and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the 1/2 cup of melted butter and combine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Press cookie mixture into your </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">prepared pan then bake for a </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a heatproof bowl, (or the top of </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a double boiler) combine the eggs, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup sugar, heavy cream lemon </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">juice and lemon zest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whisk to combine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whisk and stir lemon mixture over </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the simmering water for 10-20 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">minutes or until thickened.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is good way to tell if it's done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Run your finger over the back of a </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">cooked mixture. If your finger leaves </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then strain the mixture through a sieve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whisk in the butter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour lemon mixture into the baked </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">tart shell. Chill for several hours.</span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-40261610116918497282016-10-18T09:36:00.000-04:002016-10-18T09:36:16.084-04:00Creamy Ranch Crock Pot Chicken & Veggies <div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Who would have thought that all this thrown in a crock pot would taste so good? And easy? Oh yeah! You can use just about any of your favorite vegetables in this dish, canned or frozen or fresh. Double it if you’re feeding a crowd but we had about 6 servings of this made with the recipe below so it doesn’t make a ton which is good for me. Since we eat everything I make and there are just the two of us, leftovers of the same thing for a more than a couple of days gets real old, real fast. Anyway...for a tasty dish with hardly any effort, make THIS.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons butter ~ melted</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ~ cut into bite-sized pieces</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 cups veggies ~ corn, carrots, green beans, celery, etc. (Any of your favorites that equal 3 cups.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 - 4 small red potatoes ~ cut into large bite-sized chunks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 medium onion ~ diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup sour cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1-ounce packet dry Ranch Dressing mix</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6 slices of bacon ~ cooked crisp and crumbled</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add melted butter to the crock pot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then add the potatoes, veggies and onions. Add salt and pepper and toss to coat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, milk and ranch dressing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Turn crock pot to high and cook 4 - 5 hours, stirring a couple of times throughout the cooking process. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the melted butter to the crock </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">pot then add the potatoes, veggies </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and onion. Salt and pepper to taste </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">then stir to combine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then the creamy mixture. Soup, sour cream, milk and ranch dressing mix.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let it cook on high for 4 - 6 hours, </span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-49725973916435649862016-10-13T10:26:00.000-04:002016-10-13T10:26:32.598-04:00Taco Pot Pie<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">What a fun twist on a couple of favorites here in the SFFS house. Taco! In pie form! Tacos and pie! This was really good....IT Guy LOVED it...and really easy. You can use your own homemade crust or to make it even easier, use store bought pie crust. This is great hearty meal that comes together in a flash. And seriously....who doesn’t love tacos? </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="_4yxo">Taco Pot Pie</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Crust for a double crust 9 inch deep dish pie pan</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 pound ground beef</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 small onion ~ diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 package taco mix</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup water</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 15-ounce can pinto or black beans ~ drained</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 -15 ounce can corn ~ drained</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 7-ounce can diced green chilies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large skillet, saute the onions for a few minutes then add the ground beef and cook until done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the taco mix and water and cook until thickened. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chilies, salt and pepper and stir.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place one crust in the bottom of your pie pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spoon taco mixture into the crust. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Top with grated cheese.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place remaining crust on top of cheese and seal crusts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Slice slits into top pie crust to vent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brush crust with heavy cream OR a beaten egg, if desired. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 30 minutes or until pie crust is golden brown. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Allow pie to sit for at least 10 minutes before slicing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's make some tacos. I mean pie! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saute the onions for a bit then </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, salt and pepper and stir.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place one pie crust in your pie pan </span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-22908150121239828752016-10-04T09:31:00.000-04:002016-10-04T09:31:44.596-04:00Cinnamon Butter Coffee Cake<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">When you get a rave review from a family member on a new recipe, then that right there is pretty sweet! I had this cake cooling on the counter when my daughter walked in and spied it right away. She dug in with no reserve (did I mention she's 7 months pregnant?) and pronounced it yummy! SHE said it tasted very close to the cinnamon swirl coffee cake that's sold at a famous coffee shop so I took that as high praise. When she left she took a large chunk home which was fine with me because the last thing I need in my house in a big pan of coffee cake....I don't care how good it is. And this is pretty stinkin' good. </span></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_4yxo">Cinnamon Butter Coffee Cake</span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxo">For the cake: </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 1/2 cups flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 butter ~ room temp, cut into 1 tablespoon pieces</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2/3 cup buttermilk (I used 2/3 cup regular milk with 1 teaspoon of vinegar)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the butter and mix until crumbly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the eggs, vanilla and buttermilk and beat until combined. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Set aside. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxo">Filling: </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/4 cups brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon cinnamon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Combine ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup cold butter ~ cut into 1 tablespoon pieces</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 1/4 cups flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 3/4 cup brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix with a pastry blender or your fingers until crumbly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle the filling on top of the batter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carefully spread the remaining batter on top of the filling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Swirl mixture gently together with a butter knife to swirl together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do not overmix. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter mixture in the pan. It will look like a lot but that's okay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 45 - 50 minutes until cake is done and is golden brown on top. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Allow to cool. Cut into squares. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">FOR THE CAKE: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the butter and mix until crumbly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the eggs, vanilla and buttermilk </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">FOR THE FILLING: Combine </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING: In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix with a pastry blender or your </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour half of the cake batter into the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next add the remaining cake batter </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and spread evenly. Then swirl with </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yummy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cool then cut into squares!!</span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-40116476819444529332016-09-29T10:00:00.000-04:002016-09-29T10:00:20.479-04:00Taco Chili<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxp">Is there anything better on a cool day that a pot of soup or chili? I think not! That's why we love this dish! Even though the temps around here aren't THAT cold yet, it's always to nice to know that this chili is in the wings. And guess what else this is besides good? EASY!! That's what. This can be thrown together in no time and served up lickety-split! Make some Mexican cornbread if you're of a mind, or serve this with chips or warmed flour tortillas. Don't forget the grated cheese! </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_4yxo">Taco Chili</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 pound ground beef</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 small onion ~ diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 15-ounce can pinto beans (undrained)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 15-ounce can corn (undrained)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce OR 1 cup of salsa (any kind)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 package taco mix</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon (or more) chili powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Salt and pepper to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large dutch oven, saute the onion with a little olive oil for about 5 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the ground beef and cook until the meat is done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, then serve. </span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_4yxo _4yxp">Okay....so I'm missing a picture. I'm not sure what happened to the ingredient picture I took so just pretend there's a picture here that includes: ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, pinto beans, corn, taco mix, chili powder and salt and pepper. </span></span></i></b></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-64861312032026070452016-09-27T09:38:00.000-04:002016-09-27T09:40:15.484-04:00Caramel Apple Dump Cake<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="_4yxp">As you may...or may not know, IT Guy is a huge apple fan. </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="_4yxp">Me? Not so much. It’s okay...just not my favorite. If we ever </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="_4yxp">split a dessert and I let (HA!) him choose, he will almost always pick apple something. I may have a bite or two but that’s it. Hey...maybe that’s why he chooses apple!! It just now dawned </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="_4yxp">on me that THAT might be his little scheme!! He gets the dessert all to himself if he picks apple! I’ll have to remedy this little situation next time. Anyway, when I made this quick and easy dessert, he was ALL over it! Oh my...he was in apple heaven. </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="_4yxp">I thought it was pretty good, too...considering it’s not my first choice. You should try it to see if it might work its way into </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="_4yxp">your dessert rotation. I bet it will! </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="_4yxo">Caramel Apple Dump Cake</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 yellow cake mix ~ dry</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cans apple pie filling</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 11-ounce bag caramel baking bits (found in the baking aisle)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 sticks butter ~ melted </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Empty both cans of the apple pie filling into the prepared pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spread the DRY cake over the top of the apples and caramel bits then drizzle with the melted butter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 45 minutes or until lightly brown and done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Sprinkle cinnamon over the top of the apple pie filling for extra yumminess. And add about a cup of chopped pecans with the caramel bits for a fun crunch! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle on the caramel bits. Add about </span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-50864933671468077692016-08-18T09:48:00.000-04:002016-08-18T09:48:31.602-04:00Pecan Pie Puffs<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_5yi_">I try to always keep some puffed pastry in my freezer because you never know when you might have a snack emergency. These little guys turned out so yummy! And easy? Than pie! Hehe... IT Guy loved these and I loved them because of how simple they were to throw together. I could throw a couple of these in his lunch and he could eat them at room temp or reheat them in the microwave. Add one of these to a bowl of vanilla ice cream and you’re good to go!! </span></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_5yi-">Pecan Pie Puffs</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup packed brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons butter ~ melted</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup chopped pecans</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 sheet of puff pastry</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Powdered sugar for sprinkling </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Unfold the pastry and cut it into 12 equal squares. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and press 1 square of pastry into each cup. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar and melted butter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Divide the pecan mixture equally between the cups.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake the puffs for about 10 - 15 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stir together the melted butter, </span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-28867560049703909972016-08-16T10:00:00.000-04:002016-08-16T10:00:12.096-04:00Diner Style Strawberry Pie<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Do you remember when you were a kid and you’d walk into a restaurant and see all the pies in one of those carousels? The pies with the mile-high meringues or the ones with a crust so flaky you could hear it crumble? Which pie caught your eye? My gaze would almost always fall on the strawberry pie. Ruby red strawberries covered in glaze made my mouth water every time! Of course, whenever I ordered it I made sure it came with fluffy clouds of whipped cream because what’s strawberry pie without whipped cream? If you love strawberry pie, then this little gem is for you! I can almost guarantee it’ll take you back to those diner days when all you had to think about was which piece of pie you had to have right then! </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 9-inch pie crust ~ baked and cooled</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6 cups fresh strawberries ~ quartered, stems removed</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup water</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 3-ounce box strawberry jello</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 tablespoons cornstarch</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place prepared strawberries into the baked and cooled crust.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bring to a boil and whisk until thickened, about 3 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gently pour the glaze over the berries in the crust. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Serve with LOTS of sweetened whipped cream. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's make a pie!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stir in the jell-o and cook </span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-1791154678167906322016-08-11T09:58:00.000-04:002016-08-11T09:58:40.012-04:00Baked Beans ~ Potluck Size<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_5yi_">I searched and searched for a recipe for baked beans to feed a crowd and never found one to my liking. I needed to take a side dish for a family gathering a while back and I needed it BIG. Disappointed with my findings, I decided to just make my own. These baked beans are easy and yummy and like the title says...it’s potluck size! There’s no doubling or tripling ingredients...it’s done for you right here! Give these a try at your next big event! </span></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_5yi-">Baked Beans ~ Potluck Size</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large baking dish (or two 9x13 inch pans) with cooking spray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 32-ounce cans pork and beans </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup ketchup</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup bbq sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray’s)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 package bacon ~ diced </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large skillet, saute the diced bacon until almost done. Remove bacon from the pan but leave the drippings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saute the diced onion in the bacon drippings until soft, about 10 minutes.<span class="_19ij"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large bowl, combine the beans, brown sugar, ketchup, bbq sauce, cooked bacon and the sauteed onion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stir well to combine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour into the prepared pan(s).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking for 30 more minutes. </span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-59342411776394066872016-08-09T09:56:00.001-04:002020-09-15T00:50:14.301-04:00Miss Pat's Coconut Cake <div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">We go to church with Miss Pat. She’s known for her sewing skills and for being a great cook. She’s been making this coconut cake for years and people rave about it so I thought I’d give it a try. And you know what? There’s a good reason why people love it. It’s good! Very good! That’s not to say I didn’t have a few issues when I made it though. I picked Miss Pat’s brain after I made it and she had no idea what went wrong because she’s never had the same problems I did. Now that’s not to say the cake wasn’t good....because it was great! I think I just messed up somewhere along the way but I'm pretty sure I have it narrowed down to the brand of sour cream I used that caused the major blunder. So make sure you use a good quality THICK sour cream (like Daisy) because you’ll use it as the filling between the layers. The brand I used (Kraft) did not hold up well under the pressure of being thick enough. I had a very runny mixture that was supposed to be SPREAD between two of the layer and it ended up being very soupy. No bueno. I ended up only using half the filling mixture on my cake and froze the rest for another cake, another time. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few other things I found out from Miss Pat AFTER I made her cake:</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">1) you can use yellow or white cake mix (I used yellow but will use white next time)</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">2) substitute 1 cup “sweet” milk for the water in the cake mix</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">You guys really need to make this cake...it’s super good!</span></i></div><br />
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<b><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_5yi-">Miss Pat’s Coconut Cake </span></span></span></b></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa"><b><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="_5yi-"><br /></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 box yellow or white cake mix (Miss Pat uses Duncan Hines) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">16 ounces good quality THICK sour cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 6-ounce packages frozen coconut (found in the frozen fruit section), thawed</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 8-ounce Cool Whip </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted (optional)</span></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix cake mix according to the box directions. Divide batter evenly into three greased and floured 9” cake pans. (I used cooking spray and parchment paper. I might try using 8” pans next time for thicker layers.)</span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-91200233581365986912016-08-02T09:54:00.000-04:002016-08-02T09:54:09.946-04:00Chocolate Caramel Swirl Ice Cream <div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_5yi_">I haven’t made much homemade ice cream this year and shame on me! We love homemade ice cream especially because I get to use my 40 year old ice cream maker. My mother-in-law bought it for us at TG&Y (who remembers that store?) when IT Guy and I first married and I’ve used it ever since. It makes THEEEEE best ice cream! So the other day I got a wild hair to try some chocolate ice cream and since I also love caramel, I decided to throw a caramel swirl in for good measure. Oh my...simple but oh so good! You could put some marshmallow cream in there, too and I would have had I had any but the grandkids came over and ate it all. (Sad face.) IT Guy would have loved some chopped pecans in it but I’m not a huge fan of nuts and ice cream and since I was making it, I used my Power of Veto (Ha! Can you tell we watch Big Brother?) and nixed the nuts! Overall...this ice cream is super yummy and so simple!! Try it before the summer runs out! </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="_5yi-">Chocolate Caramel Swirl Ice Cream </span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup cocoa powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 can sweetened condensed milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 quart heavy cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 14-ounce jar caramel ice cream topping</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar and cocoa. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place the bowl over a pan of water and bring water to a boil. Cook mixture for about 10 minutes. (Do not allow the water to touch the bottom of the bowl. You’re essentially creating a double-boiler for this mixture.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After mixture has cooked, pour it into a 3-4 quart ice cream freezer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the sweetened condensed milk and the heavy cream. Stir to combine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour in enough half & half to fill the container. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Freeze according to the directions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After ice cream is done, remove to a large plastic container. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drizzle in the jar of caramel ice cream topping. Swirl through with a butter knife but do not mix in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cover with a lid and freeze several hours or overnight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, whisk together </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cook mixture for about 10 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After mixture has cooked, pour it into a 3-4 quart ice cream freezer. Add the sweetened condensed milk </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the heavy cream. Stir to combine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Transfer the ice cream to a plastic container then pour the caramel </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Swirl through with a knife but </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Scoop, serve, savor!</span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-70496936125155478262016-07-28T09:03:00.000-04:002016-07-28T09:03:05.089-04:00Spicy Rigatoni with Creamy Meat Sauce <div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_5yi_">What can you say about pasta? How delicious it is? How easy it is? How it feeds a lot of people? Yes to all those things! And this dish is no different. Throw everything into a pan and you’re good to go! Well...you’ll need to cook the pasta first so technically it’s two pans, but still. This is WAY good and WAY easy! Double it to feed lots of hungry people or if you like lots of leftovers!!! </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_5yi-"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Spicy Rigatoni with </b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_5yi-"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Creamy Meat Sauce</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">8 ounces of rigitoni ~ cooked and drained</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 24-ounce jar pasta sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 pound Italian sausage</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 small onion ~ diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1-2 cloves garlic ~ minced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup heavy cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon red pepper flakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Salt and pepper to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 - 2 cups fresh grated Parmesan cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large skillet, saute the diced onion and minced garlic for a few minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the meat and seasonings and cook until done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then add the cream. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top and cover pan. Allow to sit until cheese melts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's make some yummy pasta!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saute the onion and garlic then add the meat and seasonings.</span></div>
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Valerie Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413639030953859917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094944024227468594.post-83230292453101004502016-07-26T09:49:00.000-04:002016-07-26T09:49:07.564-04:00Cheeseburger Sliders<div class="_39k5 _5s6c">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="_5yi_">This is just about the easiest way to make some quick burgers that ever existed. Not only are they easy but they are delicious! These would be great to serve as little appetizers or to serve at a kids party...or any party! They’re yummy as is or you can break out all the fixin’s and go crazy! Give ‘em a try and see for yourself! </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="_5yi-">Cheeseburger Sliders</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 pounds ground beef</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 teaspoons salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon black pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 small onion ~ finely diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6 slices cheddar cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 12-pack package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons melted butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon poppy seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, garlic powder, pepper and diced onion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Press mixture into a square, a little larger than the packaged rolls, on a baking sheet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 20 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remove ground beef layer from the pan onto a cutting board. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drain any fat from the pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Slice rolls in half lengthwise but do not separate individual rolls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place the bottom half of the rolls on the pan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place ground beef on top of the rolls then top with cheese slices. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cover the meat and cheese with the top of the rolls. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brush with melted butter then sprinkle with sesame seeds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 20 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here we go!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_8_2" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13730873_1218262098218449_2488167745528499072_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix together the ground beef, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">diced onion, and seasonings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="320" id="u_8_3" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13680367_1218262191551773_7453662222589010617_o.jpg" width="240" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pat the mixture into a rectangle, a little larger than the buns are in the package.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="320" id="u_8_4" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13738213_1218262791551713_8492989616638559773_o.jpg" width="240" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake it for 20 minutes then remove to a cutting board. Drain the fat from the pan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_8_5" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13767298_1218262944885031_5066805406225215144_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Slice the rolls in half and place the bottom half on the baking sheet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="320" id="u_8_6" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13723889_1218263111551681_5838247299791717911_o.jpg" width="240" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place the cooked meat on </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the bottom of the sliced rolls then add the cheese slices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="320" id="u_8_7" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13765903_1218263298218329_8119341369974348877_o.jpg" width="240" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Top with the other half of the sliced rolls then brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_8_8" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13669473_1218263511551641_6508100037081581307_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 20 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="_h2z _297z _4lh5 img" height="240" id="u_8_9" src="https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13735610_1218266278218031_5105809302727577655_o.jpg" width="320" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Slice and enjoy!!</span></div>
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