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 »
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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 »
Coconut-Almond Cookies
Here is a simple drop cookie recipe. You will need: 1 1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. ginger, ground 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup ground almonds Preheat oven to…Read more »