I made this for my daughter’s birthday, and it was delicious. Here is the recipe: 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 and 3/4 cup of flour, 1 tsp. salt, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 and 1/2 tsp. baking powder, and 1 and 1/2 tsp. baking soda. Blend together. Add 2 eggs, 2…Read more »
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The Power of Olive Oil
Olive oil has many healthy uses. Taken eternally, olive oil stimulates metabolism, promotes digestion, and lubricates mucous membranes. It can also be applied on the skin as a moisturizer. Olive oil contains 77% monosaturated fatty acids, 14% saturated fatty acids, and 9 % polysaturated fatty acids. But it also contains Vitamin E which is an…Read more »
Cheese Sticks
My mother-in-law used to bake these for me, and I loved them. She passed away, but here is the recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup grated American cheese, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix together the cheese, flour, baking…Read more »
Pork & Noodles
Here is a simple recipe for dinner. You will need these ingredients: 2 small pork loin steaks, cut in bite size pieces salt & pepper to taste 2 clove garlics, peeled & chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 soup can of cream of mushroom 1 cup salsa 1 tsp. liquid bouillon 1 cup red wine…Read more »
Cute Cupcakes
I made these carrot cupcakes for my preschoolers. I got creative. Check it out.
Yummy Chocolate Strawberries
Rinse your strawberries and place them on a paper towel to dry. Line a baking sheet with either wax paper or parchment. Place the strawberries on the baking pan. Melt a bag of chocolate candy melts on low heat and stir often. It takes about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Grab strawberries by stem and…Read more »
Cranberry Bread
Wondering what to do with your holiday leftover cranberries? Here is a great recipe. You will need these items: 1/4 cup shortening ( I prefer butter-flavored Crisco) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup cranberry jelly pulp 1/4 cup cranberry juice 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 1/2…Read more »
Reindeer Cookies
I wanted to try some stained glass cookies, but I didn’t have the right cookie cutters. I came up with this recipe instead and the kids will enjoy them. First, buy some Jolly Rancher hard candies and separate the colors. I used the cherry flavored for the nose. Put the candies in a plastic bag…Read more »
CORN CHOWDER
I made this chowder yesterday and it was delicious! My husband ate 4 bowls! Here is my recipe. You will need these ingredients: 4 cups low sodium vegetable stock 2 slices cooked ham, chopped into small chunks 1 medium onion, chopped 3 medium size potatoes, chopped in small chunks 3 ears of corn, cut off…Read more »
Green Goddess Dressing
Here is a delicious salad dressing that is easy to make. You will need these ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream 1 clove of garlic 1/4 cup of fresh or dried tarragon 1/4 cup fresh dill 1/4 cup parsley, fresh or dried 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup either plain…Read more »