tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154208582012-02-16T17:59:37.436-08:00This is a blog of easy recipes and kitchen advice, designed with the new cook in mind. If you're low on money, a newlywed or a college student who wants to eat something other than fast food - or just someone who wants food that is simple and easy to prepare, you have come to the right place. Welcome! Pull up a chair in my kitchen. You might want to check it for crumbs before you sit down.Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-32537528988967812112012-01-17T05:44:00.001-08:002012-01-17T06:02:59.972-08:00

Cream Cheese frosting is delicious on many types of cakes, including carrot cake and my intended destination -- red velvet cake.It is very easy to make. Only 4 ingredients!You can make this. Don't buy the stuff in the canisters. It's expensive and full of additives. The short cut isn't worth it and you'll like this one better anyway I bet.Make sure you follow the directions...for instance: "

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-59672330048054555642011-12-28T16:44:00.001-08:002012-01-17T05:57:42.008-08:00

I am getting so disgusted by downsizing of food products, especially where cake frosting is concerned! It is ridiculous -- I now have to buy TWO containers of frosting in order to have a decent amount of icing on the cake. I say no. NO to the ripoff (I hope Duncan Hines & especially Pillsbury are reading this); and hail no to the additives & preservatives that are in those processed frostings. (

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-63359143172633290412011-12-10T16:47:00.001-08:002011-12-10T18:56:34.174-08:00

This is a traditional New Years' recipe, & I'm a little early with it, but we are getting close! Hard to believe it's almost 2012, isn't it? This recipe involves a lot of chopping, but the rest of it is very simple & fast. You can chop the onion and peppers earlier in the day to make it easier on yourself. 1 cup chopped onion 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 cup chopped

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-27455334324140886592011-12-10T16:30:00.001-08:002011-12-10T16:30:28.099-08:00

Yes, you can make sloppy joes like Manwich from scratch, and here's how. 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped green pepper 1lb lean ground beef 1-1/2 cups ketchup 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 8 hamburger buns Directions: Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Cook onion and green pepper for 5 minutes.

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-66667682506486291372011-12-07T16:27:00.001-08:002011-12-08T10:31:09.031-08:00

A quick and easy product you may want to try is the Tyson Ready Slow Cooker Beef Stew. The first time I saw this at Walmart, it was about $14, and I thought it was too expensive. However, recently I found it for $8.78 & decided to give it a try. It was easy and did taste good. Worth a try if you are very busy.As you can see, there is a seasoning packet that you mix with water. The only work

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-47065746663672123382011-12-06T20:20:00.001-08:002011-12-06T20:22:18.431-08:00

In my never-ending quest for a healthier fried chicken, this ain't it. However, it is quick & easy & uses less lubrication, except instead of corn or canola oil, this recipe uses butter. Heat oven to 425. Take 1 Tbsp butter & put it in a 9"x13" rectangular baking dish. Melt the butter in the dish in the oven. In a separate dish or bowl, mix 2/3 cup of regular Bisquick baking mix, 1-1/2 tsp

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-59947174836272651582011-11-21T07:08:00.001-08:002011-11-21T07:08:46.896-08:00

1/4 cup butter or margarine 1medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 medium stalks celery, chopped 8 cups dry bread cubes (about 11 slices bread) 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, if desired 2 Tbsp poultry seasoning or dried sage leaves 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper About 1/2 cup chicken broth or water In a 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery, cook, stirring

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-74362779228691976302011-11-21T06:51:00.001-08:002011-11-21T07:14:42.817-08:00

If you're not sure what size turkey to buy, plan on 1 lb of turkey for each person. It takes about half an hour of prep work. From start to finish, plan on the process taking about 5 hours. The restaurant is looking pretty good now, isn't it? But with turkey price on sale being about 59 cents per pound this year, you sure can feed a lot of people affordably! To cook a turkey, move oven rack to

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-49199764259122296682011-11-21T06:25:00.001-08:002011-11-21T06:25:26.725-08:00

1 pkg (4-seving size) Jello Pistachio flavor instant pudding 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 cuos thawed Cool Whip topping Stir the pudding mix, pineaple with juice, marshmallows & nuts in large bowl until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate 1 hour until ready to serve. Makes 8 servings

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-65107282378807767642011-11-21T06:20:00.001-08:002011-11-21T06:20:17.688-08:00

1 cup orange juice 3 medium oranges, peeled & sectioned 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, undrained 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped pecans Combine orange juice, orange sections, pineapple, and grapes, stirring gently to blend. Refrigerate until serving time. Fold in coconut & pecans just before serving. Serves 6

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-39836422797599537372011-11-21T06:15:00.001-08:002011-11-21T06:15:50.778-08:00

6 cups chopped lettuce Salt & pepper 6 hardboiled eggs, sliced 2 cups frozen peas, thawed 8-16 ounces bacon, crispy cooked, drained, crumbled 2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded 1cup mayonnaise 1-2 Tbsp sugar 1/4 cup green onion Paprika Place 3 cups of the lettuce in bottom of a large bowl, sprinkle with salt & pepper. Layer egg slices over lettuce in bowl and sprinkle with more salt & pepper.

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-90379698143944685262011-11-20T17:43:00.001-08:002011-11-20T17:43:46.526-08:00

4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed (about 6 ears of corn) 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley In large skillet, melt butter. Add red & green pepper & onion. Saute for 3 minuted. Add corn kernels, salt & ground pepper. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes; stir

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-37581851580166240672011-11-20T17:38:00.001-08:002011-11-20T17:38:29.497-08:00

4 medium sweet potatoes, about the same size Vegetable oil Butter Brown sugar Cinnamon Scrub sweet potatoes, brush or rub each with vegetable oil. Arrange potatoes on oven rack and bake at 450 for 35-45 minutes, or until tender. Remove at once & prick each with a fork to let steam out. Cut a 1-1/2" cross in center of each potato. Hold each potato with a pot holder & press/squeeze potato upward

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-84147038811634985912011-11-20T17:19:00.001-08:002011-11-20T17:19:53.160-08:00

1 boneless canned or fully cooked smoked ham, about 4 lbs. 1 jar orange marmalade (10 ounces) 1/2 cup orange juice 1 TBSP prepared mustard (regular mustard, the kind you have in the fridge) 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/2 cup raisins Place ham on a rack in roasting pan with fat side up. Bake at 325 for 1 hour & 15 minutes. In saucepan over very low heat, combine marmalade, orange

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-86719873925647707482011-11-20T17:09:00.001-08:002011-11-20T17:09:51.233-08:00

1 Ready Crust Graham Cracker Pie Crust 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened* 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup dry cocoa 1 egg 1/4 tsp almond extract 1 cup non-dairy whipped topping, thawed 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling, chilled Preheat oven to 350. Beat cream cheese until fluffy; add sugar & cocoa, mix well. Add egg & almond extract. With spatula, scrape filling into crust, spread evenly. Bake 35 minutes,

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-88720221921285770072011-11-20T17:00:00.001-08:002011-11-20T17:00:55.316-08:00

Prep time: 15 minutes Makes 6-8 servings 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin (2 cups) 1  (14 oz) can Eagle Brand condensed milk 2 eggs 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell or deep dish pie shell Preheat oven to 425 degrees. With a wire whisk, beat pumpkin, condensed milk, eggs, spices & salt. Pour into crust. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-46066762458642549542011-10-18T08:15:00.000-07:002011-10-18T08:48:33.169-07:00

Sometimes I've paid over $2 for some kind of chicken coating. You've seen homemade Shake N Bake before, but I think this is even better. I really liked it. However, this recipe is for frying in oil, not for baking in the oven. I haven't tried it for oven baking *yet.* But I suppose it would be good cooked in the oven too. Even "Mr. Picky Eater" (our 6 year old son) liked this very much. So this

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Preheat oven to 300Ingredients:Stuffing mix1/2 cup margarine, meltedLeftover chicken or turkey1 can cream of chicken soup1/2 cup water1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded1 can creamed cornPut stuffing mix in bottom of cake pan, pour on it enough water to make it moist and a half cup margarine melted and poured over stuffing.Cut up turkey (chicken, duck, goose anything like that) on top of the stuffing.

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-58489105404155454552011-09-06T11:46:00.000-07:002011-09-12T04:41:25.480-07:00

4 TBSP Flour (regular all-purpose)4 TBSP Sugar2 TBSP Cocoa (the dry powdered type of cocoa)Pinch of saltBlend all dry ingredients with a fork to break up lumps of the cocoa.Mix all these ingredients together in a mug. Since some mugs really aren't good in the microwave, I like to use a Pyrex measuring cup as my "mug."Add:2 TBSP Vegetable Oil2 TBSP waterA couple drops of Vanilla flavoring (

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-39228198404620330772011-08-01T18:25:00.000-07:002011-08-01T18:27:59.002-07:00

I like this one, because the version I make uses a commercial cake mix. I'm sure this version is healthier! 4-6 small to medium fresh peaches1 stick of butter (melted)1 cup of sugar1 cup of self rising flour1 cup of milk (1) Melt butter in 3-4 quart pyrex dish in microwave (I melted it in a small pan on the stove then put it in a baking dish that was not pyrex so either way is ok) (2) In

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Threw these ingredients together tonight and everybody in the family liked it. Maybe it should be called Hamburger Miracle! Here's what you need: 2 cups elbow macaroni (measure uncooked) 1-2 lbs lean ground beef 1 can tomato soup (I use store brand) 1/2 can water 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 to 1/2 tsp dried oregano Boil water to

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-55254436375110350342011-06-16T17:03:00.000-07:002011-06-16T17:05:49.585-07:00

Let me just begin by stating that I think there is a reason Cake Boss and other cake baking professionals don't bake their cakes in Crock-pots. I'm not including the recipe here, because I can't really say, "Hey, you gotta try this!" But if you are a masochist, email me and I'll email the recipe to you. I followed this Crock Pot Cake Recipe from the (normally reliable) Fix It and Forget It

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-1155866397676923202011-06-07T18:44:00.000-07:002011-08-15T08:37:09.787-07:00

1 package sub sandwich rolls; cut into 2" cubes (I guess buy them from the bakery section of the store!) 8 eggs 3 cup milk 4 tsp sugar 3/4 tsp salt 1 TBSP vanilla 4 TBSP butter; melted cinnamon sugar Blueberry Sizzle Topping 1 1/2 cups Blueberries 1 TBSP Butter 3/4 cup Maple syrup 1 dash nutmeg Directions: Place bread cubes tightly in sprayed 13x9. Beat eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla.

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Today I decided to try a fairly easy looking recipe with my son. At 5-years-old now, he's at a great age to do some cooking. Of course, for little kids as well as moms like me, an easy recipe for something that's sweet is, well, sweet.I found a recipe in the June/July 2011 issue of Taste of Home Magazine. I hope they won't mind me sharing it here, as long as I give the magazine credit for it. (

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-22324734889968386872011-04-22T17:29:00.000-07:002011-04-22T17:36:26.908-07:00

After seeing this sketch, you'll be amazed that anybody ever pays me to do artwork. But, keep in mind I just sketched this quickly to share with a friend how I make an Easter Bunny Cake without having to have a special pan for it. It's actually very simple. Click on the picture to see it larger. You bake your cake in just the two regular 8" or 9" pans. I like to take a piece of large cardboard

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-52574630038490102802011-03-15T18:39:00.000-07:002011-03-15T18:41:23.223-07:00

Serves 10. Baking time is 45-60 minutes for this. Measure all ingredients carefully. Remember, dry ingredients should be measured in DRY ingredient type cups, not the type with a spout that you use for liquids. Spoon dry ingredients into the dry measuring cups. Use a knife to shift off the dry ingredients from the top of the measuring cup so it's level.  Measure the milk of course in a liquid

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-81819070810075078402011-03-14T09:25:00.000-07:002011-03-14T09:25:49.628-07:00

I found this recipe a few days ago and decided to fix it today. I haven't even tasted it yet, but it's smelling sooo good in the kitchen from this that I'm going to go ahead and post it! 1-1/2 lbs cubed beef stew meat 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 small can sliced mushrooms 1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix dash of garlic powder dash of onion powder dash of black pepper Mix all this up in

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-67407163201040760252011-03-02T05:44:00.000-08:002011-03-02T05:51:13.368-08:00

Something I have found over the years is that when you cook and things don't come out right, instead of mentally beating yourself up over it, try to figure out what the problem was. I have avoided many kitchen catastrophes by: Reading the entire recipe before making it. Double-check every item in the recipe after measuring (in that moment before you dump the measured ingredient in, make sure

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-36363906105075919492011-02-19T09:56:00.000-08:002011-02-19T09:57:29.804-08:00

Preheat greased griddle to 400 degrees 1 c. old fashioned oatmeal 2 c. water 1/4 tsp. salt Microwave for 5 min. on high in large bowl Sift 2 c. flour and 2 tsp. baking powder. Add mixture and 1/2 c. sugar or Splenda to bowl. Combine 4 eggs, 2 tbsp. peanut oil and 2.5 c. (diet) ginger ale and add to large bowl to make batter. Makes 18-24 pancakes. Dave adds: "Interestingly, they're not "lumpy"

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-37114348306925258622011-01-08T15:02:00.001-08:002011-01-20T06:01:35.773-08:00

This is a great way to have baked potatoes ready when you come home. I own two crock pots. In one I have my meat and the other I have a vegetable, some type of side or dessert. You can create a whole meal in a crock pot....Read more from Food.com UPDATE: You don't really have to put the baked potatoes in foil for this to work.

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-3087250706286491702010-12-06T17:53:00.000-08:002010-12-06T17:56:52.995-08:00

This recipe is from Campbell's Kitchens. The name of it frankly turns me off. But I'm willing to try recipes that have soup in them because they are usually good and easy. After reading the ingredients, I must admit it sounds pretty good. Now, trivia fans - Isn't 'paprikash' one of the words Billy Crystal's character uses when he is talking silly to Meg Ryan's character in the movie, When Harry

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Even with my best efforts to destroy this recipe by buying the wrong kind of meat for it didn't ruin this one. BUT it really needs the right kind of sausage - make sure you get Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage, not just any Turkey Sausage. Regular turkey sausage will be edible, but you really want an Italian flavored sausage for this to have the right medley of tastes. Did I just type "medley of

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-12515680069797186742010-11-27T22:24:00.000-08:002010-11-27T22:28:02.725-08:00

This recipe is great for a cold and rainy day. It's an easy recipe for the younger kids to help with, because they love using the can opener and dumping stuff in! 1 lb ham (I ask the deli clerk at the grocery store to cut a thick 1 lb slice of ham and then I cut it into cubes at home. It's less expensive usually than the prepackaged ham, if you can believe that!) 2 cloves garlic, crushed (note

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-51072593763138034782010-11-27T22:14:00.000-08:002010-11-27T22:14:15.556-08:00

I like this one a lot because it includes the side dish, and it's very easy! It's also very tasty - I think the cheddar cheese soup has a lot to do with that. Baked chicken and rice 6 to 8 chicken thighs, skinless 1-1/2 cups long grain rice (this is what the recipe says, but oh heck, just throw some regular rice in there, it works fine). 1-1/2 cup water* 1 packet onion soup mix (divided) 1 can

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Received this recipe in an email, I do not know the original source.3-1/2 c. oats 1 c. chopped almonds 1 egg, beaten 2/3 c. butter, melted 1/2 c. honey 1 t. vanilla extract 1/2 c. sunflower kernels 1/2 c. flaked coconut 1/2 c. chopped dried apples 1/2 c. dried cranberries 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1/2 t. ground cinnamon Combine oats and almonds in a 15"x10" baking pan coated with cooking

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-45079530186382073472010-11-16T10:00:00.000-08:002010-11-16T10:02:13.023-08:00

I want to do some posts that include everything you need to make Thanksgiving Dinner. So, please send me any quick and easy recipes for turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, side dishes, etc!Email them to Darla.Dixon@gmail.comThank you!

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-85247714062612639772010-11-15T15:00:00.001-08:002010-11-16T17:03:33.211-08:00

A good-looking recipe for chocolate cake ... all from scratch. I haven't tried this yet, but I'm going to!1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 eggs3/4 cup baking cocoa (unsweet)2 cup flourpinch of salt2 tsp. baking soda1 tsp baking powder1 cup milk1 cup strong coffee, let it cool first1 tsp vanillaSift dry ingredients together then set aside.Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-13994640018753030822010-11-07T09:35:00.000-08:002010-11-07T09:38:16.598-08:00

6 pork chopsMustard1 cup flour1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1 can cream of mushroom soupRub chops with mustard. Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Roll chops in four mixture. Lightly brown chops in skillet. Place in single layer in baking dish sprayed with Pam. Pour soup over chops. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes, depending on thickness of chops.

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-15620268550569605522010-11-07T09:31:00.000-08:002010-11-29T13:56:59.129-08:00

1 lb chicken breasts, medium thickness 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs 1 (26-28 oz) jar spaghetti sauce* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13" baking dish with a non stick cooking spray.Dip chicken in egg and roll in bread crumbs. Arrange chicken in baking dish. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Pour spaghetti sauce over chicken

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-29755069581774614472010-11-07T09:29:00.000-08:002010-11-07T09:31:19.742-08:00

2 lb pkg frozen hash brown potatoes1/2 cup butter, melted1 tsp salt2 cups cheddar cheese, grated1/2 cup onion, chopped2 cups sour cream1 can cream of chicken soupMix all ingredients together. Place in buttered casserole, crush corn flake cereal and sprinkle on top, drizzle 1/2 cup melted butter on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutesFrom Janie Roling, Gwinnett Daily Press

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-57691042873848015982010-11-04T12:09:00.000-07:002010-11-04T12:09:50.214-07:00

Admittedly, the name of this recipe does not qualify as tasty sounding. But my mom says it works really well and was very simple. It uses cooking oil instead of butter, so it saves on all that time 'cutting in' butter in flour when you make traditional crust. This probably is less fatty, too. With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, I thought you might like to have this one. 2-1/4 c

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Not quite qualifying as a Quick or Easy recipe, this is my grandmother's applesauce cake recipe. Shamefully, I have never made this. I need to get to the store to buy shortening. I don't keep Crisco in the house normally.1/c cup shortening1 c sugar1 egg2 c flour2 tsp baking soda1/2 c raisins or dates1-1/2 c applesauce (sweetened or unsweetened)1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp ground cloves3/4 c

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Here are 12 chicken recipes for the crock pot,from Spark People!

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-10593562740397782082010-10-05T07:05:00.001-07:002010-10-05T07:15:01.343-07:00

2 cups of a plain (no name is fine) corn flakes cereal* (non sweetened variety of course) - Crush the corn flakes to make 1 cup.2 tsp dried basil leaves, crushed1 tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed1/2 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp pepper1-1/4 lbs (approximately) boneless, skinless chicken breasts You can cut the chicken breasts into 1-2" wide strips if you want.Preheat oven to 375 F. Mix crushed

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You will need: 4-6 skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 cup orange marmalade 2 Tsp Liquid Smoke (this is a brand name, it comes in a bottle and will be located on the condiment aisle in the grocery store) 2 Tsp Soy Sauce Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay chicken breasts in a 9x13 or larger pan. You don't need to grease the pan (yay!) In a medium bowl, mix the next 3 ingredients together well.

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This recipe takes about 35 minutes from start to finish. That includes the baking time of course. It makes 12 of these breakfast muffins. You'll spend some time initially making them, but once baked and cooled, you can keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can wrap them individually. If you freeze them, defrost before reheating. Just pop 1 or 2 into to the microwave for a couple

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-43966751496756227092010-08-08T15:39:00.000-07:002010-11-13T12:26:50.941-08:00

Snellville MeatloafThis is what it will look like when it's finished. It will become a cartoon. Hopefully it won't turn out white on the inside like this example. This one is, frankly, a little scary. And who leaves uncooked eggs and half cut up onions just lying beside a meatloaf? Who moves their meatloaf over to a wooden cutting board? Who are we trying to impress here? Well, these are all

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-37940286823250677252010-08-05T13:37:00.001-07:002010-08-05T13:43:26.657-07:00

2 cups uncooked egg noodles2 lbs boneless pork cut into 3/4" cubes2 medium onions, chopped2 cans whole kernel corn, drained2 cans undiluted cream of mushroom soup1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepperCook noodles according to package directions.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In large skillet, cook pork and onions over medium heat until the pork is no longer pink.Drain noodles.Stir noodles and all other

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-15340137822512622932010-07-29T08:46:00.000-07:002010-08-10T09:17:25.586-07:00

This is another recipe from the Bethel Bur-ton Homemaker Cookbook (1986) that is one I've been using for years. It's a good one because it replaces more expensive ingredient like ricotta cheese with cottage cheese. I've modified it with my own notes to make our lives easier. :) 1 lb ground beef 2 TBSP olive oil 2 cloves garlic chopped (or 1/2 to 1 tsp garlic powder to save time) 1 12-ounce

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-23417544792095266732010-07-18T08:04:00.001-07:002010-07-18T08:07:56.721-07:00

Have you ever been to the blog called Bakerella? I heard about it the other day, and checked it out. Oh...my...God.You definitely have to check out this site. Especially see this recipe for Whoopie Pies. Apparently they are homemade Oreo Cakester kind of things.Definitely looks like something even I could do. Lots of fun recipes here for family and kids. The only downside is that it's all

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-11526736579702018092010-07-15T08:02:00.000-07:002010-07-15T10:45:08.735-07:00

A recipe sent to me by a friend.Cherry-Almond Clafoutis"Clafoutis is a French dessert, half pudding and half cake; very easy toprepare. Fresh cherries are the classic filling; however, if these are notavailable, use canned tart cherries, (not pie filling), figs, prunes, orhalved dried apricots. Nut Warning - Almonds and Almond extract. Eliminatethese ingredients from the recipe if you have an

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-82810853328992246392010-07-08T14:28:00.001-07:002010-07-14T17:12:42.486-07:00

2 16oz containers sour cream 2 packages taco seasoning 1 medium white onion, chopped fine 1 15oz jar Tostitos medium salsa 6 green onions, chopped 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese Red pepper flakes Dried cilantro Stir taco seasoning into sour cream Add chopped white onion, blend well Spread evenly in 9 X 13 pan Shake cilantro and red pepper, to taste, over entire dish Layer salsa over

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-2324634439402174492010-07-08T07:34:00.001-07:002010-07-15T08:20:39.932-07:00

This is the cake we made for the 4th of July. Our presentation leaves a lot to be desired, but it is what it is...lol.It's a 9x13" yellow cake, and I let the kids frost it with Cool Whip Free, then they put the blueberries and strawberry slices on to make it look like the good old stars and stripes. It tasted really good, and it was a fairly healthy dessert. I think the kids really enjoyed being

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-35784620299851630892010-07-02T19:53:00.000-07:002010-07-02T20:02:57.786-07:00

I wish I could remember where I found this recipe. It is very good for using up almost any kind of leftover vegetables or meat you have.Crust:2 cups rice, cooked - white or brown1 egg, beaten1 tsp soy sauceFilling:1/2 lb of any leftover vegetable, chopped (it can be a single type of vegetable or a mixture)You may want to add some chopped onion to this for flavor4 eggs, beaten1-1/2 cups milk or

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-18577042758419797822010-06-28T14:37:00.000-07:002010-07-29T08:27:19.328-07:00

Yesterday, I realized I still had fresh cherries in the fridge. Well, they used to be fresh cherries. They were getting a bit on the old (but not yet bad) side. Knowing how expensive cherries are, I tried to think of a way I could use them in some sort of baked food. I decided to try them in the place of blueberries in a recipe for blueberry muffins. I know that sounds really weird, but it was

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-85032066312966641042010-05-09T09:08:00.000-07:002010-05-09T09:12:16.280-07:00

Garlic & Herb Lemon ChickenPrep time 10 minutes, Cook time: 20 minutes1/4 cup flour1 Tbsp McCormick Perfect Pinch Garlic & Herb Seasoning1 lb thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 Tbsp oil1 cup chicken broth1 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsleyMix flour and seasoning in shallow dish. Reserve 1 Tablespoon. Moisten chicken lightly with water. Coat evenly with remaining

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-42729890375894509162010-03-10T07:25:00.000-08:002010-03-10T07:27:23.858-08:00

This simple recipe for Honey Mustard Chicken comes from my friend and neighbor.Mix equal parts Dijon or spicy brown mustard and honey. You can also throw in some orange zest and dill to taste if you like.Slather boneless skinless chicken breasts (or whatever you like) with the honey mustard and pour a little extra in the pan for moisture.Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes depending on the size of the

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-87560865523944531412010-03-07T23:57:00.000-08:002010-07-29T08:26:43.387-07:00

You'll need: About 4 thin-sliced, boneless pork chops (or 2 chicken breasts) 2 eggs 3 cups of rice, (measured after cooking) a bundle of green onions/scallions 3 TBSP Soy sauce I use a non-stick wok for this recipe, but you can use any kind of large skillet. COOK THE RICE I have a little rice cooker, so if you have one of those, use it - or however you want to get rice cooked. But do the rice

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-11628795275336927772010-02-26T06:25:00.000-08:002011-12-08T10:29:16.485-08:00

Not quite a quick and easy recipe, but I had this salmon at a Longhorn Steakhouse and really liked it. Amazing what you can find online! Here is the recipe if you would like to try it. Can't guarantee this is exactly the same dish, but it's probably pretty close.Steakhouse Bourbon SalmonSweet Bourbon Marinade:1/4 cup pineapple juice2 TBSP. soy sauce2 TBSP. brown sugar1 tsp. Kentucky Bourbon1/4

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-37899103456472663922010-02-21T16:52:00.000-08:002010-02-21T16:54:44.175-08:00

Zucchini CasseroleThis recipe is courtesy of Amy Bergin, the inventor of the Couponizer coupon organizer! Ritz Crackers prepared in the food processor are a wonderful buttery way to cover this casserole! 4 c. zucchini, sliced or chunked1 egg1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated2/3 c. mayonnaise1 onion, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced 1 cup carrots, shredded, or sliced 1/2 stick buttercrushed cracker

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-83229663945861066202010-02-21T11:57:00.001-08:002010-02-21T11:58:14.175-08:00

This recipe comes from Melissa, one of my clients.Shepherd’s Pie RecipeIngredients:½ - 2 lbs ground beef or lamb3 Tbsp breadcrumbs2 tsp Worcestershire sauce2 tsp chopped onion½ tsp garlic powdersalt/pepper or other seasoning of choice to taste1 can beef broth8 cups mashed potatoes, from scratch or boxed (to save time)2-4 cups corn, frozen or canned1. Prepare mashed potatoes2. Boil corn3. In a

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-52513401770660845642009-10-07T09:06:00.000-07:002009-10-07T09:20:21.526-07:00

My actual bowl of oatmeal, packed with strawberries(strawberries have lots of iron and fiber)If you have been buying that "instant" microwave oatmeal, stop. It's high in sodium and additives, and on top of that, it's very expensive! The Quaker instant oatmeal is nearly $4 per box, and that has only 6-8 servings in it, but in reality it's 3-4 servings, because most people will eat 2 packets. The "

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-82492716369718968632009-08-27T10:06:00.000-07:002010-07-29T08:28:14.646-07:00

Quick and easy, these chicken packets are perfect for this recipe blog! I didn't have full-size boneless chicken breasts on hand, but I did have frozen chicken breast tenderloins. I just put 2-3 of the tenderloins in each packet, and it came out perfectly. How did it taste? Well, Hubs ate 3 packets. What does that tell you? :) The vegetables come out perfectly steamed and everything very tasty!

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-58701437584346882972009-08-27T05:46:00.000-07:002009-08-27T05:57:51.335-07:00

This recipe comes from a Boar's Head brand catalog, so of course they'd like for you to buy their products...but if you can't find Boar's Head in your store, I'm sure you could substitute with other brand cheeses. I've put asterisks to further explain some ideas I have.4 TBSP unsalted butter****3 TBSP All-purpose flour2-1/2 cups whole milk1 lb Boar's Head Yellow American Cheese, chunked*1/2 tsp

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-73882561609531553112009-08-21T04:19:00.000-07:002009-08-21T04:31:50.387-07:00

This one will be great for using that canned chicken! I love recipes that used canned ingredients (for example, tuna casserole is my standby dish if I don't have fresh meat in the house)This recipe is by Amy Bergin, the inventor of the Couponizer coupon organizer! Parmesan Basil Chicken Bake by Amy Bergin This is an original recipe of mine! My family loved it, so it's time to share with

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-54628914600154307892009-08-18T15:50:00.000-07:002010-07-29T08:30:25.596-07:00

Snacks are so expensive, and who knows what's in them? Here's a recipe for Cheese Crunches that have real cheese and cereal in them, so they actually contain vitamins! 1/2 lb sharp cheese, grated 1/2 lb margarine 2 cups flour 2 cups Rice Krispies 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp salt Mix cheese and margarine (room temperature). Add remaining ingredients. Form into balls; flatten with fork on

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-19885387700158277672009-08-17T12:04:00.000-07:002009-08-17T12:14:24.761-07:00

This came from a chef on the Food Network.This chef didn't give enough details for the food challenged (ie: Me) in my opinion. I think that they know people like the cooking to be fast. Cooking shows are so popular, yet hardly anybody cooks! Maybe we just like to watch but don't like details! I don't know!But the lady never said how many carrots go into this, so I had to rewind my TiVo, and

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-51075266181070023962009-08-17T11:58:00.000-07:002009-08-17T12:04:27.151-07:00

This one is also from the Sandra Lee Money Saving Meals on the Food Network. The show airs on Sundays at 12 noon.She said this one is only 71 cents per serving:2 TBSP butter in panheat together with:1 cup milkSalt and pepper(you will also need 1/2 cup white shredded cheddar cheese later)Slice potatoes evenly. I don't think she peeled the potatoes, I believe they still had the skins (more vitamins

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-34027980209069030172009-08-17T11:41:00.000-07:002009-08-17T11:57:52.953-07:00

This is the spaghetti and meatballs recipe from the TV show, Sandra Lee's Money Saving Meals on the FoodNetwork channel. She said this has a price-per-serving of $1.62.I really liked her show. She goes rather fast for the foodie-challenged, but her recipes are geared for families on a budget.Meatballs:2 slices bread (regular white bread, soft.) Slice it into small bites1/4 cup milk1 lb of 80%

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-88522911771861889412009-08-01T12:50:00.000-07:002011-01-20T06:03:56.080-08:00

Hamburger Stew 3 large potatoes sliced 3 carrots sliced 1 pound of frozen peas (I made without this) 1 onion, diced 2 celery stalks, sliced thin 1-1/2 lbs of ground beef, brown it and drain it. Can of tomato soup 1 soup can of water Put the vegetables in the slow cooker in order listed. Salt and pepper each layer as you go. Layer the beef on top of the celery. Mix the water and soup together

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-47905961394910146782009-03-07T05:06:00.000-08:002009-03-07T05:08:45.671-08:00

This would really only be a time saver if you had a lot of potatoes to peel, but check this out, it's pretty neat. The video is by the lady who used to play the part of Mary Ann on Gilligan's Island.

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-54349157273358189672009-02-02T19:13:00.000-08:002011-01-20T06:05:04.463-08:00

Here's a new one that everyone in the family enjoyed (from age 3 to 43). Believe it or not, this recipe came from my daughter's Seventeen Magazine! Rice Crispy Peanut Butter Balls 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal 1 cup extra crunchy peanut butter 1 cup peanut butter chips 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme like Fluff brand. Mix ingredients together. Form 1-1/2 inch balls and place on a wax-papered

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-91779976812176433302008-12-22T14:17:00.000-08:002010-07-29T08:51:38.308-07:00

If you want to save a little money on pre-packaged spaghetti/pasta sauces, here is a good one to try. An extra benefit is that it won't have the preservatives or chemicals that a jarred spaghetti sauce would have. This is a recipe I created/modified from a lasagna recipe, which I also recommend. This is meatless, but you can cook 1/2 lb to 1 lb of ground beef or ground turkey for a meat version

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-7385996148421713902008-12-06T04:27:00.000-08:002008-12-06T04:30:21.858-08:00

This recipe comes from my father-in-law:1 Cup self-rising corn meal (add 1/4 tsp baking powder if fresh cornmeal is used)1 Cup sour cream1 can cream style corn (regular size can)1/2 tsp salt2 eggs (beaten)1/4 Cup Vegetable oilPreheat oven to 425 degreesMix all ingredients and pour into a 9"x12" pan (or cast iron skillet)Bake for 30-35 minutes in a regular oven, or 25 minutes in a convection oven.

Snellville Today (formerly My Snellville Blog)noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-19958819689867010332008-11-17T10:51:00.001-08:002008-11-17T10:51:28.522-08:00

2 pg Thanksgiving holiday menu + 1 page detailed grocery shopping list for everything in it, only 6.99 Find Out More

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-56975972853662896522008-11-12T16:04:00.000-08:002008-11-12T16:22:32.633-08:00

I feel almost embarrassed to post this banana pudding recipe because it's so easy!But oh well, this blog IS called Quick and Easy Recipes. So okay, we'll just compromise and call it a Banana Pudding Method. I've called it "Easy as Simple" after a phrase my daughter used when she was 4. She said something was "as easy as simple" - I don't remember what she was talking about, but the phrase was so

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-29981571266390192142008-11-12T06:57:00.000-08:002008-11-12T06:58:35.724-08:00

Here is a recipe for Chai Tea Mix that makes a nice teacher gift!

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-39125894288707734472008-09-19T16:32:00.000-07:002008-09-19T16:38:09.866-07:00

Here is one of our new favorites. I enjoy cooking it with my young kids. It's a great one for them to mix together, because none of these ingredients are a danger problem when raw.Tuna Tetrazzini8 ounces of egg noodles2 six-ounce cans white tuna (drained)1 can Cream of Mushroom soup (hang onto the can, you will need it to measure some milk)1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 can milk (put milk in previously

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-24461699035167083802008-09-05T11:23:00.000-07:002008-09-05T11:40:40.950-07:00

Here is a recipe from Kraft that I can't wait to try. I'm excited to have some recipes that use ingredients that I have around the house for a change! Keep in mind that the recipe calls for certain brand names, and of course it would be okay to use a different brand of sour cream, for example...I left the brand names in, because it's the least I can do to thank Kraft foods for the nice recipe --

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-59028088857096594712008-03-21T17:49:00.000-07:002008-03-21T18:31:11.150-07:00

This is for all of us who are domestically-challenged (mainly myself)Big thanks to Taste of HomeMagazine, who sent these links to me in an email. I'm still not sure what we are going to do for Easter - we might even go out to eat...but just in case, here are some recipes that are good for Easter meal:IN CASE OF EASTER MEAL EMERGENCY, CLICK THESE LINKS (lol)Marmalade Raisin Glazed HamEaster Side

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-69267236389457932532008-03-03T03:22:00.001-08:002008-03-03T03:23:57.164-08:00

It's been awhile since I posted a dessert. I haven't tried this one, but it sounds intriguing. What do you think?Crockpot Chocolate Mess Ingredients: 1 pkg. two layer chocolate cake mix 3 oz. pkg. instant chocolate pudding mix 4 eggs 1 cup water 2 cups sour cream 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup semisweet

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-88248614430617403892008-02-23T17:49:00.000-08:002008-02-23T17:53:02.955-08:00

I thought this one looked good, and best of all - SIMPLE!I need recipes I can fix while being distracted by one or more of my four children throughout the entire cooking process. If you can crush, dip, and bake, you can do this one. Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutes1 and 1/3 cups French's French Fried Onions1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 egg, beatenCrush french fried onlions in

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-90107230771855731232008-02-23T17:33:00.000-08:002008-02-23T17:53:31.255-08:00

Honestly, thank goodness for Campbells. I don't know what I would do without those people who keep coming up with the recipes that use soup!!! I think I can actually do this. If you make this, will you please comment and let everyone know how it was?Prep time: 5 minutesCooking time: 20 minutes1 lb ground beef1 can (10-3/4 oz) Campbell's Tomato Soup (regular or 25% less sodium)1/2 cup salsa1/2 cup

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-46132577930661174402008-01-29T14:55:00.001-08:002008-01-29T14:56:18.315-08:00

Cooking.com is having a shipping special, $5.99 for Super Saver Shipping. When you think about how heavy small appliances, pots, pans, and stoneware can be, this is a nice deal! Use the link below to get this special.$5.99 Super Saver Shipping (coupon code: C82899, for a limited time)

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-2891184447949285312008-01-28T06:04:00.000-08:002008-01-28T06:05:52.900-08:00

Macaroni & Cheese Serves: 4INGREDIENTS2 cups uncooked macaroni8 oz. reduced fat cheese product (like Velveeta Light), cut into cubes1/2 cup non-fat milksalt and pepper to tasteDIRECTIONS1. Cook macaroni as directed by package. Drain and return to sauce pan.2. Over low heat, add milk, salt, pepper, and cheese to cooked pasta. Stir until cheese is melted and pasta is

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-80029229674124902012008-01-25T07:18:00.000-08:002008-01-25T07:24:13.624-08:00

I found this recipe, and thought I would post it for anyone looking for good foods to serve for a Superbowl party or just for fun.1 lb lean hamburger1- 15-oz jar of Tostitos Restaurant Style Medium Salsa con Queso1- 16 oz jar of Tostitos Restaurant Style Medium Salsa1 -15 oz can of red kidney beansThinly sliced scallionsIn a large skillet over medium heat, cook the hamburger meat, breaking it up

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-62476974701125251502007-12-24T05:27:00.000-08:002008-01-24T13:41:16.756-08:00

This one isn't really quick, but it was pretty easy. I decided to tackle something a little fancier for Christmas dessert. I just about killed my 23 year old handmixer on this one. LOL20 Oreo sandwich cookies crushed (about 2 cups)3 Tbsp butter, melted4 packages (8 oz each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened)1 Cup Sugar1 tsp Vanilla1 Cup Breakstone's or Knudson's Sour Cream4 Eggs6 Squares

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-89789744895586930402007-12-16T11:00:00.001-08:002007-12-16T11:02:00.700-08:00

You can use your stocking up and grocery bargains from throughout the year in creative ways to make wonderful Christmas gifts.Stephanie Nelson writes, "When you’re short on cash and your gift list is long, it’s time to get creative by using super grocery bargains to make holiday gifts and attractive baskets."More Here

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-26156711764242268752007-12-16T10:58:00.000-08:002007-12-16T10:59:47.599-08:00

"I have a husband and 2 children. My husband and I will cook one whole chicken either on the grill or boil it and get at least 3 meals out of it for our family." MORE

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-84098501501968176942007-11-29T15:20:00.001-08:002007-11-29T15:20:52.714-08:00

"It actually tastes pretty good!" Rich Portnoy said, gloating a bit after he and two other men pulled the turkey from the oven after 15 hours of roasting. USA Today Story LinkDa-aang, that's one biiig turkey. It was a grudge-match between Rich and his siter, over who could cook the biggest turkey. His 36" wide professional grade oven helped give him advantage.Can you imagine basting a turkey for

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-1671432617274031982007-11-09T12:41:00.000-08:002007-11-09T12:45:12.341-08:00

If you have always wanted to use coupons to save a bit of money, but you just don't want to deal with the cutting and sorting, you might enjoy this new venture by Proctor & Gamble called e-Saver.It works like this: You register at that site, putting in your discount card number You select the coupons you would like pre-loaded to your card. You can print out a list of the offers if you like (I

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-75242972023615328102007-10-28T13:12:00.001-07:002007-10-28T13:13:47.060-07:00

I just found this great website, you can submit your recipes, you can search by ingredients (great when you've had a bumper crop of tomatoes and have NO idea what to do with them all!)...or when you hope you can put some weird ingredients together and come up with something a human will ingest.I also like that you can adjust the volume of the recipes in an easy click!It's called Recipe Zaar

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-62556335173746111722007-09-23T12:19:00.000-07:002007-09-23T12:32:18.986-07:00

These are so easy to make and they are such a hit with the kids.There are different ways you can make them but this is how I do it.Roll out a long piece of wax paper to protect your table or countertop surface.Then, just take Nutter Butter cookies, and lay them out on a wire coolingrack you have placed over the waxed paper.(tired yet? LOL)Melt some white chocolate (I use that kind you can buy on

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-91256464306962005872007-09-06T07:25:00.001-07:002007-09-06T07:33:45.903-07:00

This recipe from Kraft's kitchens looks great! The Lemon Chicken I have delivered is deep-fried, so this version looks a lot healthier (and probably a great deal more affordable!) This comes from a free magazine called Food and Family that Kraft foods puts out seasonally. It is mailed to your home. To subscribe, click here LINK'Chinese Takeout' Lemon Chicken1 Tbsp Oil1 lb. boneless skinless

Darla Dixon, Artistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15420858.post-83410791063350889762007-08-26T06:28:00.000-07:002011-12-08T10:29:47.340-08:00

This recipe is ideal for these hot summer days because it's cooked in a skillet and not baked in the oven. Recipes that cause us to heat up the oven just make the air conditioner have to work even harder, so cooking on the stovetop saves a lot of energy. My last electric bill was over $200, so you can see why I have been avoiding using the oven!Today's recipe is courtesy of Leah of the Yahoo

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Today's recipe for Pina Colada Parfaits comes from Cathy Windle. Cathy is a Watkins Independent Associate. (#366683) and if you need any ingredients for this recipe or have any questions about it, Cathy can be reached at 613-933-4674http://www.memorylanepantry.com/recipes.html Pina Colada Parfaits 1 recipe WATKINS Tapioca Dessert Mix2 tsp WATKINS Coconut Flavor3/4 tsp WATKINS Rum

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Here are some examples of my food savings by using coupons:Find out more for free how you can do this too...it's not as hard as you might think.LINK: http://www.squidoo.com/usingcoupons/ August 2007: Barilla Spaghetti Sauce in jars on sale Buy One Get One Free at Publix. Had 4 coupons, bought 4 jars for a grand total of $1.00. Final cost: 25 CENTS each!Barilla pasta on Buy One Get One special.

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I don't know who wrote this, but it's fantastic! Special thanks to JoiningMoms.com member, BrookeAdams for sharing it!---Alice Grayson was to bake a cake for the Baptist Church Ladies' Group in Tuscaloosa, but forgot to do it until the last minute. She remembered it the morning of the bake sale and after rummaging through cabinets, found an angel food cake mix and quickly made It while drying her

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Quick Dill Dip - this recipe sounds a lot like a dip my husband and I really like that we have had at the Atlanta Bread Company restaurants. We like it so much that we have bought take-home containers of it for about 4 dollars for an itty-bitty little container!! I can't wait to try this one. We spread this on slices of French or Italian bread, instead of on crackers. Prep: 5 min - Total: 3 hr

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It is really hard to come up with something that ALL the kids will eat. Sometimes, I really think that one kid will balk at the food just to stand out and be different (I especially see this trait in my twin girls who are 13).I got down on myself and thought that I wasn't a very good cook. So, one time recently when I was very busy, I decided I would hire a graduate of a culinary school to cook

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