As if there isn’t already enough reasons to celebrate in February, Mardi Gras steps in and wraps up the month with a festive twist on menu and decorations. Mardi Gras translated means Fat Tuesday, or the last opportunity to eat rich food before the fast of Lent begins. In my […]
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Ingredients DOUGH1/2 cup milk2 Tbs Butter1 (.25 oz) package of active dry yeast1/3 cup warm water1/4 cup water1/4 cup sugar1 egg3/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp nutmeg2-3/4 cups flour FILLING1/2 cup brown sugar1-1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup pecans (chopped)1/4 cup flour1/4 cup melted butter ICING1 cup confectioners sugar1 Tbs milk QUICK & EASY INSTRUCTIONSIn a small
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Cover your table with perennial favorites Old recipes tell a story. I collect and hold them dear like fond memories. Many remind me of a special person, time, or lesson in life. This Easter, allow me to share some of my most treasured recipes for your holiday table. Nana’s Pineapple
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Makes 6-8 servings Ingredients6 large potatoes (peeled and diced)1/4 c. olive oilsmall onion (minced)1/2 c. mayonnaise3/4 c. sour cream1/2 tsp. garlic salt1/2 tsp. black pepper DirectionsPeel and dice potatoes. Boil until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and place in a bowl. Add oil and minced onion. Cover and refrigerate for
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Makes 6-8 servings Ingredients1 large can of pineapple (crushed and drained)3 Tbsp. flour1 c. Cheddar cheese (grated)3/4 c. sugar1 sleeve of Ritz® crackers (crushed)4 Tbsp. butter (melted) DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine first four ingredients in a bowl and stir together. Pour into a buttered 8×8 inch casserole dish.
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Makes 6-8 servings Ingredients 1 box butter cake mix 2 c. sour cream 2 c. sugar 12 oz. frozen coconut (thawed) 12 oz. Cool Whip® Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cake mix according to box directions. Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans. Divide batter evenly between pans
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What, you don’t believe me? It’s really easy when you make a plan. Coming home from a ski trip our flight from Denver landed right at that bewitching hour—dinner time. If you travel at all, you’ve been there so I’m sure you know the drill. Prior to leaving town you
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Warm their hearts with these quick and easy Chocolate-Dipped Pecan Shortbread Cookies. Perfect for gifting as a Valentine’s Day treat. Makes 2 dozen Ingredients 1/2 c. Pecans (coarsely chopped)2 c. All-purpose flour1/4 c. brown sugar1/4 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. butter (cubed)12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to
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Are you ready for some football? Or, to all you football widows, are you ready to wrap up the football season? Whether you’re an avid fan of the game or lean toward game-day party planner and menu maker, (which is where I muster my enthusiasm), who doesn’t love a chance
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Try this great barbecue beef as the main ingredient in tacos with slaw and cilantro, sliders with bread and butter pickles, and even on homemade pizza! Ingredients 2.5 Lb. boneless Chuck Roast Salt and pepper 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 1/2 tsp. Chili powder 1 Tbsp. onion, chopped 1 stick butter
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