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Holiday Recipes

Cider Honey Glazed Ham

1 cup apple cider 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teas.…

House Cleaning

Storm Preparedness

We never really think about it… until the power goes out If you plan on riding out the storm…

Disaster Preparedness

Emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye. Its best to have a plan in place – just…

Home Maintenance Checklist

https://youtu.be/MiaXlJFNq_w Things to check once a year _____ Roof, flashings _____ Gutters _____ Foundation _____ Downspouts _____ Window/Door caulk…

Decorating

3 cheap ways to brighten up your home fast

Spring is here, and its time to brighten up your home. Make your home a little brighter and give…

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Don’t waste this opportunity

It's April. Spring. The season of rebirth. Time to come out from under that rock... Except we're under "Shelter…

House Cleaning

4. Clean Your Bathrooms like a pro

Clean light fixtures first while they are off and still cool. Feather dust first. If needed, use a only…

House Cleaning

3. Clean Your Kitchen like a pro

Every night you should have all of the dishes washed and put away and counters wiped down before you go…

House Cleaning

2. Clean Bedrooms/Offices like a pro

You should be making your bed every morning, and train your kids to do the same. It immediately makes…

House Cleaning

1. Clean your LR/FM like a pro

1st rule of thumb, start high and work down. Otherwise youâ€™ll be knocking dust onto surfaces youâ€™ve already dusted.…

Pumpkin Pudding

2 cups 2% milk 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 large eggs 1 cup canned…

Organizing

Getting Your Day Organized

Too many times your task list focuses on work time, while the rest of your life is left dangling. Has…

Living a full life

This talk is from a Christian perspective, but the principals apply even if you are not a Christian. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoFXSfbRBJ8…

Mindset

How Your Feelings Affect Your Habits

A habit is just a set of steps that you do repeatedly, and negative feelings and thoughts can totally…

Mindset

5 Simple Ways to Avoid Daily Distractions

No matter how focused you are, some days, itâ€™s hard not to get distracted. Life can sometimes get in…

Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning Checklist

Keep plugging way at the spring cleaning checklist!

Seafood

Zesty Grilled Shrimp

These go really quick. You might have to make a lot! Just warning you… 1 Â½ lb. peeled…

Whitefish Italiano

Healthy, quick and delicious- 4 fish fillets 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic,…

White Fish in Herbed Butter

This is a fast and easy old standby – 2 Tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon dill 1/4…

Fitness

The Wonders of Walking

One of my favorite ways to get exercise is my evening walk. Its something that was instilled in me…

House Cleaning

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3 Time and Sanity Saving Housecleaning Habits

You know, there are a lot of times when we don’t feel like it. Remind yourself what its like if…

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March into Spring

To me, this is when the new year starts. The trees are budding, the weather is getting a little warmer,…

Recipes

Meatless Meals

Its not a law that you have to eat seafood on Fridays. There are a lot of other things…

Seafood

Stuffed Calamari

6 large calamari tubes Stuffing 8 slices hardened Italian bread 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chopped…

South of the Border Shrimp & Scallops

3- 4 mediums leeks, white portion only – sliced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 Tablespoons…

Shrimp Tacos

This is another lightening fast dinner! 2 lbs. Cooked shrimp, deveined and tail cut off 1 tablespoon…

Shrimp Balasico

About 30 small cooked shrimp 2 Â½ cups chopped tomato 1 Tablespoon and 1 teaspoon dried basil 1…

Salmon Fettuccine

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 small zucchini, sliced, or a cup of broccoli florets…

Seafood

Parmesan Topped Baked Salmon

Simple and elegant – you deserve a break today! 4 skinless salmon filets (apprx. 4 oz. each) Â¼…

Seafood

Maple & Mustard Glazed Salmon

1 lb. salmon cut into 4 pieces salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2…

Louisiana Catfish and Crawfish (or shrimp) Mold

This is a very old recipe. I guess they might still make it in the south, but I…

Jean’s Shrimp DeJonge

This recipe turned up in a long forgotten box recently. I don’t remember who Jean was, but I…

Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Grilled Pineapple

I’m not a big seafood fan, but I’ll eat this one! 6 salmon fillets fresh ground black…

Seafood

Herb Butter Basted Salmon

1/2 cup butter (real butter!)1/3 cup lemon juice2 Tablespoons minced parsley1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire…

Seafood

Gazpacho Shrimp & Sausage

1 Tablespoon light olive oil 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1 medium sweet onion, cut into Â¼ inch dice…

Fast Remoulade Sauces For Fish

This sauce works well with any fish where you would use tartar sauce. It is especially good with…

Dijon Sauce for Salmon, Tuna, or Whitefish

1/3 cup Dijon mustard 3 Tablespoons olive oil 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon minced garlic Mix…

Seafood

Basic Tuna Salad

1 can tuna in water â€“ drained 1 hard boiled egg, chopped 1 tablespoon mayonnaise fresh ground black pepper…

Seafood

Basic Lobster

Using long tongs, grasp a live lobster firmly by the back, plunge it quickly, head first, into a…

Seafood

Basic Baked Fish

Back in the day, my grandfather was an avid fisherman. We always had trout and bass in the freezer.…

Baked Whitefish with Green Peppers and Garlic

2 lemons, sliced thin 1 Â½ – 2 lbs. Whitefish fillets 1 large green pepper, cut into thin…

Seafood

Almond Crusted Tilapia with Raspberry Sauce

Pretty impressive for something so simple. 1/3 cup chopped almonds 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1/3 cup flour Â½…

About

There’s something magical about a well-run home!

When your home life runs smoothly, you feel proud of your home, calm, confident, and in control of your…

Chicken Recipes

Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

6 tablespoons olive or coconut oil, divided 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, divided 3 teaspoons cornstarch, divided 1 lb. boneless,…

Why is building habits so effective?

Habits are the foundation for your life. Its not so much about talent, or money, or time, but what…

Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning – Phase One

You already have your day to day cleaning under control, right? If not, go to courses and do it!…

Ginger Glazed Chicken

1 Tablespoon cornstarch 1 Tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 pound boneless, skinless…

Chicken Tostadas

1 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breast 1 chicken bouillon cube 1 bay leaf 1 celery stalk oil 8…

Chicken Tetrazzini

Back in the day, this was a popular way to use leftover chicken or turkey. 1 can condensed…

Baked Chicken Bruschetta

This does cross the 30 minute time limit a little â€“ but it’s so good… 1 can diced…

Southwestern Chicken & Rice Skillet

1 Tablespoon oil 2 Chicken breasts cubed 1 onion chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1 10 oz. package…

Chicken Recipes

Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breasts

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 8 pieces and pounded slightly. Or use 1 lb. tenderloins. Garlic…

Chicken Recipes

Quick Chinese Grilled Chicken

2 Tablespoons soy sauce 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons curry powder 1 Tablespoon packed brown sugar 1…

Chicken Recipes

Quick and Colorful Chicken and Peppers Skillet

3 strips bacon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Lb. boneless, skinnless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1…

Chicken Recipes

Potatoes and Chicken Teriyaki

This is kind of a go-to dish for me when I’m feeding men. The meat and potato crowd shovels…

Pesto Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta

1 package angel hair pasta 2 Tablespoons butter 1 lb. bonesless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes Â¼…

Creamy Peppercorn Chicken Breasts

If you love pepper like I do, you’ll love this! 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded…

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Loving Yourself

February is the month of love. In recent years it has also been tied to heart health. Romance aside…

Vegetables

Fajita Vegetables

We like to just eat them, but you can add them to chicken, use to make fajitas, put on…

Baked Onion Ring Veggie Topper

Cut onion into rings Saute in olive oil with a little bit of brown sugar or soy sauce…

Vinaigrette Broiled Vegetables

Use any combination of these vegetables Zucchini Red bell pepper Green bell pepper Squash Onion Cut vegetables…

Speedy Green Bean Casserole

You donâ€™t have to wait for a holiday to eat this favorite! 1 can condensed cream of…

Vegetables

Puffy Parmesan Broccoli Bake

Surprise your family with this truly unusual dish that looks like you slaved over it. 1 egg white…

Vegetables

Oven cooking green beans

Place green beans in the center of a piece of foil. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Italian dressing. Seal up…

Green Beans in Mustard Sauce

If you love mustard, you’re gonna love this! 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons…

Vegetables

Garlic Crumbed Tomatoes

I know we used to call these something else, but for the life of me, I canâ€™t remember what!…

Garlic Crumbed Broccoli

3 Â½ â€“ 4 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1…

Creamed Spinach

2 -10 oz. packages of spinach, either fresh or frozen â€“ large stems removed and chopped Â½ cup…

Cheesy Roasted Green Beans & Peppers

1 lb. fresh green beans trimmed 1 red pepper cut into thin strips 1 yellow pepper cut into…

Broccoli Stir Fry

2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups broccoli florets Â¾ cup chicken broth 1 cup…

Broccoli Squash Bake

2 cups broccoli florets 3 Tablespoons butter 2 cups sliced yellow summer squash 1 egg 1/2 cup shredded…

Stuffed Peppers, Italian Style

1 recipe red sauce, or 1 -26 oz. jar marinara sauce 4 large bell peppers, any color 1…

Crock Pot

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

These are made differently throughout the world. This particular version is Polish. It does take about 1/2 hour to…

Crock Pot

Split Pea Soup

I use the ham-bone every time Iâ€™ve made a ham to make pea soup. You can also use smoked…

Crock Pot

Slow Cooker Beef Minestrone

1 lb. Boneless beef chuck, cut into Â½ inch cubes 2 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic,…

Crock Pot

Savory Pork Chops

6 boneless pork chops, 3/4 inch thickGarlic powder1 tablespoon oil1 large onion, sliced1 medium green pepper, chopped1 4 oz.…

French Style Pot Roast

The only problem with this pot roast is that you can’t put everything in the slow cooker and…

Crock Pot

Crock Pot Roast

2 Â½ -3 lb. pot roast or chuck roast 2 small onions quartered 6 carrots cut into Â½ inch…

Crock Pot

Crock Pot Italian Beef

4 to 6 lbs. chuck roast 1 10-oz. can beef broth 1 can beer 1 12-oz. jar pepperoncini with…

Crock Pot

Crock Pot Chili

I still prefer to just make the chili in a pot, but this was very popular in the past.…

Crock Pot Beef Stew

1 Â½ lbs. stew meat 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1 inch pieces 4 medium carrots cut…

Crock Pot Beef Fajitas

1 Â½ lb. flank steak 1 onion, halved and sliced in Â½ inch slices 1 green bell pepper,…

Cranberry-Apricot Pork Roast

1 â€“16-oz. can whole berry cranberry sauce 1/2 cup quartered dried apricots Â½ teaspoon grated orange peel Â¼…

Country Vegetable Soup

1 pound potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes 4 large carrots cut into Â½ inch pieces 3 celery…

Cashew Chicken

6 boneless skinless chicken breastsGarlic Powder1 medium onion, thinly sliced1/3 cup orange juice concentrate1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary1/2…

Tortilla Soup

1 8-ounce can petite diced tomatoes (plain) 1 medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced (or 2;) 2…

Tomato Soup with Peanut Butter

I had never heard of this, and I thought it sounded really weird, don’t you? Apparently this is…

Seafood Minestrone

2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced Â½ inch thick 2…

Soups

Pomodoro Soup

This is a traditional Tuscan peasant tomato and bread soup. 3 Tablespoons olive oil 3 large garlic cloves,…

Mushroom and Feta Minestrone

2 Cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 cups stemmed shitake mushrooms, sliced 3 14 oz. cans…

Soups

Minestrone Soup

2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 large yellow sweet pepper, chopped *…

Soups

Gazpacho

1 jalapeno, peeled, seeded (retain seeds) and minced 2 â€“ 3 large cloves, minced 1 medium sweet onion, minced…

Soups

Fast Fresh Tomato Basil Soup

2 cups whole peeled tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 3 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon…

Soups

Easy Wedding Soup

This tasty and impressive dish is really very easy! 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 3…

Soups

Easy French Onion Soup

3 cups fresh onion cut into rings 2 Tablespoons buttermilk ** 2 -10.5 oz. cans condensed beef broth 2…

Soups

Creamy Wild Rice Soup

Â½ cup finely chopped onion 6 Tablespoons butter Â½ cup flour 4 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 cups…

Soups

Broccoli Cheese Soup

You can make this yourself, and its pretty easy! ½ bunch broccoli 3 Tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons flour 4 cups…

Soups

Split Pea Soup

I use the ham-bone every time Iâ€™ve made a ham to make pea soup or navy bean soup.…

Vegetables

Broccoli Rice & Tasty Tricks

Replace low sodium chicken broth for the water when preparing your rice. When it gets to the point…

Breakfast

World’s Best Spanish Omelets

Quite a claim. Everyone who tries them agrees. Serve these omelets for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Delicious and…

Tropical Breakfast Wraps

6 eggs Â¼ cup chopped ham Â¼ cup chopped red or green bell pepper 2 Tablespoons butter 1…

Strawberry-Banana French Toast

This is a favorite in our house! I make it a lot. You would think I would have…

Breakfast

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

This is the most basic of smoothies â€“ and everyone loves it! 1 cup plain yogurt 1 peeled…

Breakfast

Oatmeal Pancakes

3/4 cup milk – 2% is best 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 Tablespoons butter 1 egg 1/2 cup…

Breakfast

No Guilt Pumpkin Muffins

No oil or shortening is used in these healthy and indulgent muffins. This recipe came from an old health…

Breakfast

Fried Bananas

You’re probably too young to remember the days when fancy desserts were the rage – Cherries Jubilee, Baked Alaska,…

Breakfast

Dutch Baby

When I was in my 20’s I had a boyfriend that took me to Walker Brothers Pancake House often.…

Breakfast

Cinnamon French Toast

This is a great late breakfast idea- and a low fat version. Uses less egg yolk, and french bread…

Breakfast

Cherry-Berry Compote

1 -12 oz. bag frozen unsweetened black cherries1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened blueberries1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries2 tablespoons…

Breakfast

Breakfast Smoothies

Great start on those hot summer mornings with this cool and healthy smoothie! 1 banana Â½ cup low…

Breakfast Fruit Puffs

These are like little cheese and fruit turnovers, ready in no time! 6 ounces cream Cheese, softened…

Breakfast

Banana Nut Energy Shake

1 cup plain vanilla yogurt 1 banana frozen 1 cup coconut milk Â¼ cup chopped walnuts Â½ teaspoon cinnamon…

Breakfast

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

2 med Ripe bananas 2 Eggs 1 c Brown sugar 1/2 c Butter, melted 1 ts Vanilla 2 1/4…

Breakfast

Banana Bread

This is a great way to use those over-ripe bananas. Baking time is long – so it really doesn’t…

Apricot-Pistachio Bars

Breakfast bars to die forâ€¦ Make these the night before for a quick grab and go morning snack.…

Breakfast

Apricot â€“ Cheese Pastries

These are Bakery quality, yet quick, and soooo good! 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup apricot preserves Â¾…

Updated Mom’s Ground Beef Casserole

I had to laugh when I saw this recipe. My mom used to make something like this. Did…

Beef and Pork

Ultimate Cheeseburger

OK, before you start screaming at me â€“ hereâ€™s some tips to keep your favorite food on your healthy…

Sesame Sirloin Steak

1/4 cup soy sauce2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted2 garlic cloves, minced2 Tablespoons olive or vegetable oil2 Tablespoons brown…

San Antonio Beef Stew

1 lb. top sirloin steak, about Â¾ inch thick 1 Tablespoon olive oil Â¼ teaspoon salt Â¾ cup…

Quick Thai Steak

2 1-inch thick steaks 3 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1 sweet onion cut into slices Sauce 2 Tablespoons creamy…

Weight Loss Tips

Negative Calorie Foods

Negative Calorie Foods take more calories to eat and digest than they contain. Here's a whole bunch of them…

Weight Loss Tips

Iâ€™m Really Overweight-Help Me Lose Weight

By Isabel De Los Rios – Certified Nutritionist and Exercise Specialist I remember being overweight, and desperate to find…

Weight Loss Tips

Is it really rocket science?

I just watched a talk on nutrition and weight loss, and I'm banging my head against my desk... Did…

Weight Loss Tips

How Your Kids Can Help You Lose Weight

This strategy works especially well if you have small kids who haven't developed bad habits yet. You see, we…

Aromatherapy

The most popular essential oils (in alphabetical order) and their natural attributes. From time to time, we add essential oils…

Mindset

Abundance Thinking – Is It Just Hocus Pocus?

Abundance thinking, positive thinking, visioning, affirmations, manifesting.. You've heard all these words trying to sell you on the…

Mindset

3 Simple Things That Will Make You More Productive Everyday – Even when you donâ€™t feel like it.

How many days do you have where you just donâ€™t feel like doing this, or that? Days spent spinning…

Beef and Pork

Meatloaf

Meatloaves are not an exact science. You can get creative. There is not a way to make meatloaves in…

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Marinated Sirloin

Sirloin can be wonderfully delicious and tender if you marinate it first. 1 lb. Steak 1 small onion,…

Chicken Recipes

Kung Pao Beef or Chicken

The hardest thing about this recipe is having the ingredients on hand. But the investment is worth it. Chinese…

Beef and Pork

Kung Pao Beef or Chicken

The hardest thing about this recipe is having the ingredients on hand. But the investment is worth it. Chinese…

Sweet Treats

Almond Crescents

Even though we tend to make these for the holidays, they originally were a tea cookie. They are…

Sweet Treats

Basic Spritz Cookies (Butter Cookies)

These are buttery little morsels that just melt in your mouth, and they’re not overly sweet. 1 cup…

Weight Loss Tips

Is losing weight on your list this year?

If you're like many people, losing weight is on your goal list again this year. How would you like…

Beef and Pork

Steak Diane

2 New York Strip, Delmonico, or Rib-Eye steaks, about Â½ inch thick. Freshly ground black pepper Â½ Tablespoon olive…

Beef and Pork

Steak au Poivre

There are hundreds of versions of this French classic- here are just a couple – Cook your steaks in…

Health

Essential Oil Guide

The most popular essential oils (in alphabetical order) and their natural attributes. Achillea oil. Anti-inflammatory and haemostatic. Against hypertension, insomnia…

Weight Loss Tips

How my daughter lost a few pounds in a weekend

My daughter had put on a bit of weight. As a matter of fact, I've never seen her that…

Weight Loss Tips

Healthy 7 day weight loss eating plan

Do you want to jumpstart your weight loss â€“ fast? Of course, right? OK, buckle your seat belts. Lets…

Weight Loss Tips

To all ex-fatties

You know how annoying ex-smokers can be? They are on smokers like crazy. Like they're suddenly some sort of…

Weight Loss Tips

Burn Fat With Spices

It's the spice of life.Food that is. Or opinions. I guess there is a lot of things that are…

Weight Loss Tips

Beginning Weight Loss Tips

There are basic principles that are the corner stone of living a thin lifestyle. It's not just what you…

Weight Loss Tips

Beating Cravings

What’s with all these cravings? Since the fast food is mostly empty calories, meaning it doesnâ€™t provide your body…

Weight Loss Tips

Automatic Weight Control

Did you know that your body has an automatic weight control, and that somehow through poor diet and chemically laced…

Weight Loss Tips

Are you making these weight loss mistakes?

Weight loss is one of the top industries worldwide. And it just wouldnâ€™t be so, if most of us…

Appetizers

Cowboy Caviar

15 ounces Black Beans — Rinse & Drain 4 ounces Ripe Olives — Chopped & Drained1/4 cup Onion; Finely…

Savory Cheese Ball

2 -8oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1 -8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 Tbsp. finely chopped onion…

Red Pepper and Corn Salsa

1 red pepper cut into Â½ inch pieces 1 cup cooked corn Â¼ cup minced red onion 1…

Appetizers

Pico de Gallo

2 small tomatoes, diced for about Â½ cup 1 small onion, shopped 2/3 cup diced cucumber 6 small radishes,…

Appetizers

Basic Deviled Eggs

Many people feel like they have to go for fancy-schmancy deviled egg recipes. I make mine really plain and…

Appetizers

Perfect hard boiled eggs

It can be really frustrating – you’re making a great salad for company and you want hard boiled eggs…

Cranberry Pecan Spread

1/2 cup cream cheese 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/8 cup orange juice concentrate …

Peanut Butter Taco Dip

Â½ cup bottled green taco sauce Â½ cup peanut butter Bottled hot pepper sauce Slowly stir taco…

Appetizers

Guacamole – Mexican

1 large ripe tomato, about 1 cup chopped 1 small yellow onion, about ½ cup diced 1 jalapeno pepper 3…

Appetizers

Guacamole – American

2 medium avocados 1 small tomato, chopped 2 Tablespoons finely minced onion (fresh, not dried) 1 teaspoon lime or lemon…

Appetizers

Guacamole – Family Secret Recipe

It took me years to get this recipe out of my friend. It was held tightly as a family…

Appetizers

Fresh Tomato Salsa

1 lime 4 medium, ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 small jalapeno chile, seeded and minced ¼…

Cranberry Cheese Spread

This is really different. A little creamy, a little sweet and a little tart. 1 – 8oz. package…

Chili Cheese Dip

Â½ cup finely chopped onion 1 Tablespoon butter 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 4-oz. can…

Cheese Tostada Snack

This is a really fast, satisfying snack! 1 flour tortilla Â½ to 1 cup shredded cheese 2…

Bean Dip

1 15-oz. can refried beans 1 cup sour cream 3 to 5 pickled jalapeno peppers, rinsed, seeded and…

Appetizers

Basic Salsa

Salsa needs to be made ahead of time to give the flavors time to blend. Plan to make at least…

Appetizers

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

OK, this one is not healthy, and it's kind of a pain in the neck to make -…

ebooks

Ebook Library

Enjoy ebooks from out ever growing library!

Breakfast

No Box Pancakes

1 cup all purpose flour 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder Â½ teaspoon salt 1 egg, slightly beaten…

Holiday Prep

Inexpensive Gift Ideas

Do you have a few people on your list that have you stumped? Wouldnâ€™t you like to give a…

Weight Loss Tips

5 Essential Rules For Permanent Weight Loss

You might think that weight loss is difficult, or takes a lot of effort or sacrifice. None of that…

Weight Loss Tips

2 formulas for â€˜seeingâ€™ if your meal is healthy without counting any calories

You may have seen one of these versions in dieting articles. The â€˜Swedish Plateâ€™ as it is called in…

Weight Loss Tips

10 Proven Weight-Loss Secrets You Probably Haven’t Tried

Guest Article - I see them in my office every weekâ€¦patients who are overweight and suffering the consequences, but…

Italian

Ravioli with Marinara Sauce

1 package (24 oz) frozen ravioli (or tortellini) 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1 Tablespoon olive oil…

Italian

Pizza Bread

This can be anything from a fun snack to a great buffet item. You can add any items you…

Pesto Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta

1 package angel hair pasta 2 Tablespoons butter 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes Â¼…

Italian

Parmesan Garlic Bread

1 medium loaf French bread Â½ cup butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half 1 teaspoon…

Italian

Chicken & Spinach Calzones

2 Â½ cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups chopped fresh spinach Â½ of an 8 oz. package shredded 4…

Italian

Bruschetta

The original way – Italian or French bread, sliced lengthwise and toasted in oven or broiler. While the bread…

Sweet Potato Pie

This is a classic that we don’t want to lose. In true southern tradition, its terribly calorie laden…

Sweet Treats

Raspberry Sauce

1 Â½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed Â½ cup Chambord liqueur Â¼ cup sugar Place raspberries, liqueur…

Sweet Treats

Quick Cream Pies

You can make any flavor cream pie with a prepared crust and a package of pudding and pie filling.…

Sweet Treats

Pound Cake

1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 1 8oz. package cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 eggs 2…

Sweet Treats

Potato Chip Cookies

These may look like common chocolate chip cookies - but they're not... Its an old recipe from the '70's…

Sweet Treats

Perfect Pie Crust

Single crust – Â½ cup flour Â¼ cup shortening 1/8 cup water Double crust – 1 cup flour…

Sweet Treats

People Chow

Â½ cup chocolate chips Â½ cup peanut butter 1 stick butter 7 cups rice checks 2 cups powdered sugar…

Peanut Butter, Cherry, & Chocolate Chip Snack Wedges

2 -7 inch tortillas â€“ wheat or flour Â¼ cup natural peanut butter Â¼ cup cherry preserves Â¼…

Sweet Treats

Oatmeal, raisin, and chocolate chip cookies

Even people who say they don’t like oatmeal cookies will eat them up if you just add some chocolate…

Oatmeal, craisin, and white chocolate chip cookies

2/3 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs 1Â½ cups old fashioned oats 1Â½…

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

I haven’t tested this one. If you do â€“ let us know how it turned out in the…

No Bake Black Forest Cheesecake

1 â€“ regular package of Oreos 1 prepared chocolate pie crust 2 â€“ 8oz. Packages Cream Cheese, softened…

Lemon Meringue Pie

This is a family recipe – unlike any Lemon Pie you’ve ever had. The lemon filling is creamy…

Kolacky

Ever had homemade kolacky? It is delicious. Way better than the store bought ones. 2 cups flour…

Sweet Treats

Magic Chocolate Lava Cakes

4 squares baking chocolate 1 stick butter 1 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 6 Tablespoons flour…

Sweet Treats

Chocolate Mug Cake

This is a fast little snack cake for when you get that urge for a little dessert. Its a…

Sweet Treats

Best Fudgy Brownies

These are so chocolaty and moist, and very rich. You will never want another kind of brownie. Luckily, they’re…

Fruity Sorbet Sundae

Scoop favorite your flavor of sorbet into a serving dish. Top with Â¼ cup diced fruit or berries.…

Frozen Egg Nog

2 eggs Â¼ cup pure cane sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla dash salt 1 cup whipped cream, whipped …

Sweet Treats

Fried Bananas

Remember the days when fancy desserts were the rage? Cherries Jubilee, Baked Alaska, Banana Flambe? if you don’t know…

Sweet Treats

Fresh Lemon Ice Cream

2 cups heavy cream or whipped cream 1 cup sugar grated peel of one lemon 1/3 cup fresh squeezed…

Sweet Treats

Freezer Pie Filling

4 cups cherries, pitted and halved 3 Tablespoons tapioca 1 cup pure cane sugar Â¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons…

Sweet Treats

Easy Fudge

3 6-oz. packages semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 14-oz. can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk dash salt 1 Â½ teaspoons…