CRUSHED PINEAPPLE JAM

CRUSHED PINEAPPLE JAM Food Recipes, There are a thousand uses for a good pineapple jam: toast, muffins, ham glaze, roast chicken glaze, pork roast glaze, cookie fillings and many more. My first attempt at making fresh pineapple jam was not totally successful since it never really "set" and I ended up using it as ice cream topping. I think...

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CHOCOLATE WAFFLES THIS WEEKEND!!

CHOCOLATE WAFFLES THIS WEEKEND!! Food Recipes, There is no earthly justification for chocolate waffles, except to have fun!! You won't find these on any weight watchers menu, nor are they as easy as "instant" waffle mix. However, they are delicious and a fun weekend treat for the "kids". Hot chocolate waffles with a scoop of vanilla ice...

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BAKED CHICKEN 101

BAKED CHICKEN 101 Food Recipes, It seems there are two camps of thought when it comes to baking a chicken. Either you are an old hand at it (if so, today's post will be "old hat") or... the chicken carcass freaks you out; if you are in the second camp, this post is for you. It really is easy to do and opens up a whole world of recipes.First...

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CROCKPOT SWISS STEAK

CROCKPOT SWISS STEAK Food Recipes, Super easy, super flavorful, super leftovers...what more can I say? This is comfort food at its best. For the richest flavor, brown the meat and veggies before they go into the crockpot, but that isn't absolutely necessary if you are in a rush. This recipe will fill your kitchen with nostalgic aromas from...

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CHOCOLATE-PECAN ICE CREAM CUPS

CHOCOLATE-PECAN ICE CREAM CUPS Food Recipes, I tried this recipe for the first time, this week, and it has a lot of potential. I think it will take another time (or two) to get the upper edge thick enough to hold its shape perfectly, but other than that, the chocolate cups are really delicious. You have to keep them in the freezer, but even...

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KID FRIENDLY CHILI

KID FRIENDLY CHILI Food Recipes, Because this recipe doesn't really have a name, I'm calling it "kid friendly chili" because it is very mild. There are several people in our family that prefer this mild chili as opposed to more traditional chili. The tomato acids are offset by grated carrot and a little white sugar, and there is very little...

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FIVE STAR CHOCOLATE FUDGE GLAZE

FIVE STAR CHOCOLATE FUDGE GLAZE Food Recipes, Once you try this very simple, chocolate fudge glaze, you will be sold on it. I use it for a wide variety of things because it just takes a minute to whip up, it is delicious and provides a thick shiny glaze. I pour it on brownies while they are still hot & in the pan. You can dip cupcakes...

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LEMON MERINGUE BITES

LEMON MERINGUE BITES Food Recipes, I am a new convert for the little pre-made phyllo cups made by Athens (found in the frozen foods section). I have found many sweet and savory uses for the little time savers. These sweet little beauties went together in (literally) minutes, thanks to the phyllo cups. This filling recipe will fill two packages...

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GREEN CHILE PORK LOIN ROAST

GREEN CHILE PORK LOIN ROAST Food Recipes, We love this recipe, not only because it is easy and tasty, but because of it's excellent leftover possibilities. Green chile roast leftovers make great cold sandwiches or it can be torn apart and tucked (hot) into warm tortillas (with a little bit of the chile gravy & some pepperjack cheese)...

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THE BEST BANANA-PINEAPPLE BREAD I'VE EVER EATEN!!

THE BEST BANANA-PINEAPPLE BREAD I'VE EVER EATEN!! Food Recipes, I've tried, literally, dozens of banana bread recipes, over the years, and this one is, by far, the BEST I've ever eaten. It is quick and easy (one bowl); it is moist from the 2 cups of mashed bananas and some crushed pineapple, it is sweet from brown sugar & has just a...

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PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE PINWHEEL COOKIES

PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE PINWHEEL COOKIES Food Recipes, This is a great cookie, but it does take a couple extra steps. Because they are so cute, they are perfect for cookie trays, bake sales, cookie exchanges or birthday cookies for a friend. ½ cup butter, room temperature½ cup peanut butter½ cup white sugar½ cup brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon...

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STUFFED MUSHROOMS

STUFFED MUSHROOMS Food Recipes, I made this recipe, for the first time, on Christmas Eve and they were a big hit. I put the recipe together, early in the day and just popped them in the oven for 25 minutes just before dinner. Super simple and absolutely delicious. 12 whole (large) fresh mushroomsClean mushrooms and carefully break off stems...

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