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Aug 16

MEXICAN TACO SALAD

Have you ever wanted something . . . a Something that you really Didn’t need? You’ve picked it up several times, but always put it back. Well I say, “The heck with it . . . frivilous or not, I’m buying it!” . . . and I (read full article)

beef, casseroles, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Salads

Aug 13

STRAWBERRY SWIRL TARTS & CUPCAKES

YUM! SCRUMPTIOUS! SINFUL!                                              This . . .                                             and That . . . and these . . . mini&# (read full article)

cheesecake, desserts, frozen desserts, graham cracker crumbs, oreos, raspberries, strawberries

Aug 11

MAGIC BARS SQUARED

Magic Bars . . . I think they are magic. They are my very favorite Bar Cookie! You know, you’ve all made them. You’ve all eaten them toasty warm from the oven. Everyone love the edges, because they are extra chewy, caramelized, toasted C (read full article)

COOKIES and BARS

Aug 04

RASPBERRY BLUEBERRY CREAM TART

Hallelujah! I had a great day today. I didn’t touch the garden, pull weeds or anything close to it. Well . . . I take that back.  I did pick some fresh Raspberries to top this delicious tart. see . . .  You better get a bit closer . This reci (read full article)

Blueberries, desserts, pastry, pastry cream, PIES, raspberries, tarts

Aug 02

Raspberry Huckleberry Freezer Jam

~ Kitchen Conversations ~ about jam . . . Husband to Wife:  “You should show them how to make jam.” Wife to Husband:  “Everyone knows how to make jam.” Husband to Wife:  “I don’t think so!” Wifes Excuses t (read full article)

freezer jam, Huckleberries, jam, raspberries, Syrups, THIS AND THAT

Jul 29

The verdict is in – Our favorite Banana Bread

Oh boy . . . has anybody missed me? It’s been a while.  Well . . . just longer than my normal routine.  I’m hoping tomorrow I will find myself in the kitchen doing something other than Blanching veggies and cleaning raspberries! I buy a (read full article)

BREADS and ROLLS, QUICK BREADS

Jul 16

MOM’S OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES and Egg McMuffins

How have I gone so long without posting? Yard work, garden, window washing . . . has kept me very busy lately. I think I’m tired, but my windows do sparkle. I made my Mom’s Oatmeal Cookies today, and they’re really good.  I’m (read full article)

COOKIES and BARS, ham, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, sandwiches

Jul 08

PEACH & RASPBERRY CRUMBLES

 Do you need a quick, easy, delicious dessert for dinner tonight? This is it . . . look no further. This is one of Barefoot Contessas’s recipes, and it’s yummy. I paired fresh Peaches with Raspberries, but blueberries would also be wonde (read full article)

desserts

Jul 06

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN or PORK

Oh what do you do in the summertime . . . When it’s supposed to be hot? On the 4th of July, we practically needed our winter coats! Just pretend it’s too warm to heat up the kitchen. Option #1 – Grill Option #2 – Slow Cooker o (read full article)

Chicken, Main Dish, sandwiches, SLOW COOKER CROCKPOT

Jun 30

CARAMEL CLUSTERS

Do you need some sweetness today? Is the heat and humidity zapping your energy? If so . . . Don’t Despair . . . Make this addictive little snack! Caramel Cereal will bring a Big smile to your face. This is a family favorite, that we make oft (read full article)

Candy, desserts, snacks

Jun 30

TACO TUESDAY

One of my very favorite meals is Tacos. I don’t make them every Tuesday, but I sure could. I like the corn shells, and my husband prefers the flour. I believe that the home-made variety are possibly a bit healthier for you . . . not as greasy. (read full article)

beef, Main Dish

Jun 24

COCONUT LIME CUPCAKES

Is a birthday happy at fifty? I’ll let you know tomorrow. I still feel thirty . . . well, maybe forty. I’m halfway to 100. A have a few more wrinkles, age spots, a few extra lbs, hot flashes. Ugggg. I made my hubbie and I  Birthday cup (read full article)

Cakes, desserts

Jun 22

RAZZLEBERRY CRUNCH

I wish this blog had “smell – a – vision” cuz if it did, You would run to your kitchen and bake this right now! This dessert is one of my very favorites, and it’s certainly one of the easiest to make. It will only take (read full article)

desserts, Quick and Easy

Jun 22

SCOTCHAROO’S

It’s been a long time since I made these delicious little bar cookies.  I haven’t avoided making them because they aren’t any good, rather they are too good!  I don’t have any will-power these days. I made a pan of these for (read full article)

COOKIES and BARS

Jun 18

CRISPY ONION RINGS

I don’t really like onions, however I really like Onion Rings. How can that be? One of my favorite Restaurant’s is Tony Roma’s, and it seems that the locations near us have closed shop.  That proposed a big problem for me.  I love (read full article)

Appetizer, side dishes, snacks, vegetables

Jun 15

CREAMY BACON CARBONARA

When I die and go to heaven . . . I sure hope they’re serving this.  If you want a fast but ultra delicious meal in just minutes, this is the dish. The sauce is creamy, cheesy and crazy good! You could easily add chicken, ham or any vegetabl (read full article)

Chicken, ham, Main Dish, Pasta, Quick and Easy, sauces

Jun 09

Brown Sugar Crumble Banana Muffins

I like to eat practically Green bananas, and they certainly don’t stay that way for very long.  As soon as the brown speckles adorn the peel . . . I just can’t eat them!  That’s o.k, because we really like Banana Bread, Banana Ba (read full article)

bananas, bread, BREADS and ROLLS, Breakfast, muffins, QUICK BREADS

Jun 08

Angel Food Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes

I could probably make 2 Angel Food Cakes a week, and they would be gobbled right up.  When the kids were all home, this Cake would only last five minutes after it was placed on a plate.  In fact, they would get excited when I pulled my large 7-up B (read full article)

Cakes, desserts

Jun 07

CHICKEN and HOMEMADE NOODLES

Husband says:  “It’s not very warm yet.” Wife says:  “You sure don’t have to convince me of that!” Husband says:  “You can still make soup.” Wife says:  “Soup?” Husband says:  “Ch (read full article)

casseroles, Chicken, Main Dish, Pasta, soups

Jun 04

Peanut Butter Toasted Marshmallow Smore’s

If I could choose one cookie or candy above all others . . . this decadent little treat just might be it! In fact, unless you don’t like Peanut Butter they are irresistible. They are good warm and gooey, or even delicious the next day. You can (read full article)

Candy, COOKIES and BARS, desserts, Quick and Easy, snacks

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