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Creamy Pineapple JelloCreamy Pineapple Jello This is a quick and easy dessert that gives a better impression than plain old Jello. It is virtually the same recipe, you just use milk instead of water! A quick warning...

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Beef Barley StewBeef Barley Stew This is a pretty classic stew, but instead of using just broth, I added beer as a base and it turned a good stew into something amazing! Seriously, I love cooking with...

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How to Use Leftover Potatoes for BreakfastHow to Use Leftover Potatoes for Breakfast If you're like most moms, you like to make a little extra of something basic like potatoes and then have leftovers. If you're like most moms, you also have kids who turn...

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Chocolate CrepesChocolate Crepes I'm a huge fan of crepes, but wasn't able to make them until recently, when I tried using non-stick spray. I swear by that stuff now, because it enabled me to turn out...

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Lentil PattiesLentil Patties I've made lentil burgers before, but they were fairly heavy with flour. This lentil patty recipe uses no flour, only the lentils and a few other ingredients are necessary....

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Almond JellyAlmond Jelly I recently borrowed a very old Weight Watcher's book out of the library and this recipe was in it. Though the original called for using a sugar substitute, I used sugar...

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Lentil Tomato SaladLentil Tomato Salad Lentils are wonderful food for you, but in my house, no one likes to eat just plain lentils except me. Which means I have to come up with a lot of interesting ways to...

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The Ultimate Deviled HamThe Ultimate Deviled Ham Deviled ham is a great sandwich spread and it makes a package of lunch meat go a long ways. You can also serve it as a dip for crackers or just eat it like a salad! Any...

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Creamy Lettuce SoupCreamy Lettuce Soup For me (and I suspect many of my readers), lettuce has always been a raw food. However, I've seen recipes for lettuce soup in several cookbooks now and they've made me...

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Orange-Lime CupcakesOrange-Lime Cupcakes I'm rather obsessed with limes, I'm afraid. I have at least a dozen in my fridge at any given time and since it's impossible to find lemons in Guatemala, I use limes in...

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Quick and Easy Breakfasts
How to Use Leftover Potatoes for Breakfast

How to Use Leftover Potatoes for Breakfast

If you're like most moms, you like to make a little extra of something basic like potatoes and then...
Jam Swirl Muffins

Jam Swirl Muffins

Looking for fresh breakfast ideas that your kids will actually eat? Plain muffins can be a tad boring,...
Quick Banana Muffins

Quick Banana Muffins

I like banana bread as much as the next person, but it's hard for little kids to eat a slice of it....
Chocolate Orange Muffins

Chocolate Orange Muffins

Muffins make awesome breakfast food and snacks because you can make them ahead of time. These particular...
Baked Breakfast Rice Pudding

Baked Breakfast Rice Pudding

Rice pudding is traditionally a dessert, but as a child, we always had it for breakfast. Our breakfast...
Mouthwatering Desserts
Creamy Pineapple Jello

Creamy Pineapple Jello

This is a quick and easy dessert that gives a better impression than plain old Jello. It is virtually...
Chocolate Crepes

Chocolate Crepes

I'm a huge fan of crepes, but wasn't able to make them until recently, when I tried using non-stick...
Almond Jelly

Almond Jelly

I recently borrowed a very old Weight Watcher's book out of the library and this recipe was in it....
Orange-Lime Cupcakes

Orange-Lime Cupcakes

I'm rather obsessed with limes, I'm afraid. I have at least a dozen in my fridge at any given time...
Jello Popcorn Balls

Jello Popcorn Balls

This is a super fun, super easy recipe that you can whip up for any special occasion. Originally,...
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Lentil Patties

Lentil Patties

I've made lentil burgers before, but they were fairly heavy with flour. This lentil patty recipe...
Lentil Tomato Salad

Lentil Tomato Salad

Lentils are wonderful food for you, but in my house, no one likes to eat just plain lentils except...
The Ultimate Deviled Ham

The Ultimate Deviled Ham

Deviled ham is a great sandwich spread and it makes a package of lunch meat go a long ways. You can...
Creamy Lettuce Soup

Creamy Lettuce Soup

For me (and I suspect many of my readers), lettuce has always been a raw food. However, I've seen...
The Ultimate Fried Egg Sandwich

The Ultimate Fried Egg Sandwich

Sometimes you just want something simple . . . but no one else does. If you've found that a basic...
Fast, Tasty Dinners
Beef Barley Stew

Beef Barley Stew

This is a pretty classic stew, but instead of using just broth, I added beer as a base and it turned...
Stuffed Teriyaki Chicken

Stuffed Teriyaki Chicken

This is another recipe from my little sister, Rebekah. I haven't tried it yet, but it sure looks...
Rice Pottage with Vegetables

Rice Pottage with Vegetables

Truthfully, I didn't know what to call this dish. It's not soup, but not exactly rice, either . ....
Smothered Chicken

Smothered Chicken

This is a guest post by my baby sister, Rebekah, who is a cook (at the age of 17 no less!) at a restaurant...
Lyonnaise Potatoes

Lyonnaise Potatoes

I got this recipe out of my battered old copy of The Making of a Cook, which is an excellent cookbook...
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Ha! My problem, too. Luckily I have two little boys who happily scarf down most of the batch while I'm still cooking it.
Yummy. I hadn't thought of drizzling cream over the chocolate. Perfect! Now if I could only stop at one....
scrumptious! :-). Thx for sharing
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