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 »
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 »
Enchilada Pie
I was searching for something different for dinner and came up with this recipe. My family loved it. First preheat the oven to 425 F. Grease a 12 x 8 casserole dish. For the filling, you will need: 1 pkg. envelope Lawry’s Enchilada Sauce 1 cup salsa 2 cups water 1 tsp. salt 1 cup…Read more »
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 »
How To Make Herbal Highlights
This recipe enhances natural highlights. You will need these ingredients: 1 1/4 quarts of water 1 cup chamomile flowers 1/4 cup calendula flowers 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 ounce lemon juice 5 drops lavender essential oil In a pot add the water and flowers. Simmer for 15 minutes. Mash the flowers in the…Read more »
Chocolate Scones
Here is a delicious recipe. You will need the following ingredients: 2 1/2 c. flour 2 T. brown sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. salt 5 T. butter 1/3 c. milk 2 eggs 1/4 c. maple syrup 1/3 c.…Read more »
Pork Casserole
I wanted something different for dinner and this is what I came up with. It turned out good. You will need these ingredients: box of rotini noodles 3 T. olive oil at least 1 red pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped boneless pork 2…Read more »