FOOD RECIPES : COOLEST TIP EVER!!!

COOLEST TIP EVER!!! Food Recipes, I found this little gem of a video yesterday and it was instantly one of those moments where you close your eyes and think to yourself...DUH!! Why didn't I know about this 20 years ago!!!If you EVER use frosting bags and tips, you HAVE to watch this video from Karen's Cookies. It will make your day, I...

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FOOD RECIPES : BEST CARROT CAKE IN THE WORLD

BEST CARROT CAKE IN THE WORLD Food Recipes, Carrot Cake recipes are a dime a dozen, everyone has one. I have been making the same old recipe (not this one) for as long as I can remember, but today's post is replacing that old recipe card for sure. This recipe is SO good ...full of carrots, pineapple, coconut, pecans and raisins;...

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FOOD RECIPES : CROCKPOT CHICKEN CHILI

CROCKPOT CHICKEN CHILI Food Recipes, This is a new recipe experiment for us and I must tell you it was delightful. It is one of those rare meals that is not only good for you, but it's very tasty, very hearty and it rings all the familiar bells of comfort food.This recipe is also a breeze to make because...

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FOOD RECIPES : PISTACHIO PUDDING with a twist

PISTACHIO PUDDING with a twist Food Recipes, Today's post is more of an idea, rather than a real recipe. Picky-picky husband loves the old Watergate Salad. I never thought of it as a salad, but that's what they called it: instant pistachio pudding, Cool Whip and crushed pineapple...talk about shades of childhood!!I re-discovered the old...

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FOOD RECIPES : JAM BARS

JAM BARS Food Recipes, I saw this great recipe on Monica's web site Lick the Bowl Good, the other day and thought picky-picky husband would enjoy them (I was right!!). They are similar to a raspberry shortbread bar that I posted about a year ago, but even easier to make.This fruit bar gets even more tasty on day two and three. They are heavenly...

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FOOD RECIPES : QUICK STEAK and GRAVY

QUICK STEAK and GRAVY Food Recipes, This great week night dinner is fast and satisfying for sure.  It is  made with cubed beef steak and is versatile enough to feed two or twenty.  It's rich brown gravy is flawless and the whole thing is table ready in about 35  minutes (depending on the thickness of your cube steak).The...

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FOOD RECIPES : PEANUT BUTTER KRISPIE TREATS

PEANUT BUTTER KRISPIE TREATS Food Recipes, This recipe has been around forever; it is one of those classic sweet treats from our childhood.  Picky-picky husband is a big fan of the old fashioned Rice Krispie treats made with melted marshmallows, so he initially resisted this peanut butter version (he resists change).  However,...

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FOOD RECIPES : APPLE and HERB PORK CHOPS

APPLE and HERB PORK CHOPS Food Recipes, It has been very cold and snowy here, even for Alaska (-16 last night), so we have been "hunkering down" close to home lately. This type of weather inspires me in the kitchen for some strange reason and the result of that "hunkering" is today's Apple and Herb Pork Chops, they are "fall...

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FOOD RECIPES : SPAGHETTI

SPAGHETTI Food Recipes, On snowy winter days, when it is good to stay close to home, I enjoy making dinner in the slow cooker. One of our favorite's is spaghetti; our kids were raised on this recipe and it is one of picky-picky husbands favorites.The thick and hearty sauce and tender meatballs really need a solid six hours or more in the...

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FOOD RECIPES : CHOCOLATE SILK PIE

CHOCOLATE SILK PIE Food Recipes, Have you ever had a cream pie dessert that, was (not only) outrageously delicious, but the "mouth feel" was absolutely sublime? That perfectly describes this chocolate silk pie; it is the smoothest, creamiest chocolate filling we have ever eaten !!Sorry about not having a photo of...

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FOOD RECIPES : CHERRY PIE BITES

CHERRY PIE BITES Food Recipes, My picky-picky husband LOVES cherry pie, but for some reason, he gets overwhelmed with a whole pie, go figure!!  I think it is the whole "get out a plate and fork" thing, haha!!  So, I decided to take a cue from Shelby, over at Life and Loves of Grumpys Honeybunch . She recently posted some little...

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FOOD RECIPES : ALMOND TOFFEE GRAHAMS

ALMOND TOFFEE GRAHAMS Food Recipes, If you like Almond Roca candy, you will love this recipe !!The first time I ate Almond Toffee Grahams was at a cookie exchange about 20+ years ago. With tons of cookies to choose from, I noticed people kept going back to the Almond Toffee Graham plate; one taste and I was "hooked".  When I found...

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