FOOD RECIPES : BUTTER COOKIES

BUTTER COOKIES Food Recipes, These big 4" cookies are crispy, light as a feather and full of butter-y goodness. They are too fragile to ship through the mail, but straight out of the cookie jar, they are melt in your mouth perfection.1 1/4 cups butter (room temperature)1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3 egg YOLKS2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon...

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FOOD RECIPES : Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes Food Recipes, I found this quick, easy, delightful recipe on the For the Love of Cooking web site. It makes one dozen super moist, super chocolate-y, super yummy cupcakes. This recipe is going into my "5 star file", that is for sure.1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup brown sugar3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons flour1/4 cup...

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FOOD RECIPES : CINNAMON ROLL CAKE (5 STAR!!)

CINNAMON ROLL CAKE (5 STAR!!) Food Recipes, Oh my goodness, this cake is beyond perfect. It has that wonderful taste that you only find in the "center part" of a good cinnamon roll (does that make sense?). The first time I tried it, I was compelled to close my eyes and savor it in complete silence...it was THAT good.The cake is...

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FOOD RECIPES : TACO MEAT LOAF

TACO MEAT LOAF Food Recipes, This meat loaf is a lot of fun and it is a great way to perk up any week night. It has crushed corn chips, salsa and cheese in it and then its topped with refried beans and more cheese.The "heat" of your salsa will determine how spicy this meatloaf is, so it is easy to adjust for younger kids (and us grandparents)....

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FOOD RECIPES : PEANUT BUTTER SNACK CAKE

PEANUT BUTTER SNACK CAKE Food Recipes, Are you old enough to remember the snack cake craze? Simple sweet cakes made for no special occasion, other than to just "snack on"; they were great. I don't  know when, or why, they faded from the scene, but I've decided to bring them back into my kitchen as a welcome change from the ever present...

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FOOD RECIPES : CHEWY MOLASSES COOKIES

CHEWY MOLASSES COOKIES Food Recipes, One of our baby boys turns 36 today, where have the years gone!?!? I made him a batch of these wonderfully soft and warmly spiced molasses cookies to go along with his birthday gift.3/4 cup butter (room temperature)1 cup brown sugar (packed)1 egg1/4 cup molasses2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking...

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FOOD RECIPES : COLD OVEN POUND CAKE

COLD OVEN POUND CAKE Food Recipes, I've been making this cold oven pound cake for over 25 years and it has never failed me. It is a wonderful old recipe that you start baking in a COLD oven. An hour and five minutes later, you have perfection in taste, texture, sweetness, moisture and shape.1 pound powdered sugar (4 cups, see note)1/2 pound...

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FOOD RECIPES : BAKED MEATLOAF BURGERS

BAKED MEATLOAF BURGERS Food Recipes, I love meatloaf, especially the top and end pieces that are coated with that sticky sweet glaze, don't you? As a matter of fact, picky-picky husband and I have been known to make leftover meatloaf sandwiches, using ONLY that outside saucy layer of meat.With that in mind, I decided to try "baked meatloaf...

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FOOD RECIPES : HASHBROWN CRUST QUICHE

HASHBROWN CRUST QUICHE Food Recipes, The beauty of this recipe, besides its "yummy-ness",is that it is ultimately consumer friendly. You can add (or subtract) your favorite veggies or meat to your liking...don't like mushrooms? Don't add them. REALLY like broccoli? Double the amount used. It all works and turns out great. The hashbrown...

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FOOD RECIPES : APPLE CAKE

APPLE CAKE Food Recipes, Many years ago, a older lady named Virginia Spreen gave me this wonderful recipe. It is one of those great old recipes that turns out perfect every time and even improves on day two and three. No electric mixer is used with this cake, just a sturdy spoon. It's down home flavor and texture reminds me of one of...

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