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Sep 12, 2011, 1:26 am
Warm Potato Ham Salad
Ingredients:
6 new potatoes, each cut in eight
1 cup ham, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Wash new potatoes, cut and cook in salted water (with skin on). When done, drain water and set aside.
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Sep 11, 2011, 12:54 am
Potato Fritters
Ingredients:
6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 eggs
4 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying
Directions:
Wash, peel and shred potatoes. Drain all excess water and place in a medium bowl. Ch... Comment - Like
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Sep 9, 2011, 2:51 pm
Country Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 to 6 cups chicken broth
1 celery stalk, chopped
6 carrots, cut in circles
6 young potatoes, each cut in eight
Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Original Blend Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Sep 8, 2011, 10:57 pm
This is going to be very easy and fun I promise LOL
End of Summer Fruit Popsicles
Ingredients & Directions:
First you need to make this salad End of Summer Fruit Salad
Then you need to make this smoothie from the above salad End of Summer Fruit Smoothie
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Sep 4, 2011, 4:43 pm
Olive oil is nearly in every recipe I make. I love using regular olive oil and extra virgin for salads and dressings. Recently I got a chance to try Crisco Olive Oils trough Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program. They send me the Pure Olive Oil, Light Olive Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
I love how each of... Comment - Like
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Sep 4, 2011, 12:46 am
Granola plays a big part in our lives. I’m always either making our own or looking for the best granola products out there. Recently we got a chance to sample great new Nature’s Hand Granola. The variety to choose from is great and it was hard choosing which to try.
We ended up sampling the Cr... Comment - Like
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Sep 3, 2011, 1:06 am
Tomato and Feta Farfalle Salad
Ingredients:
2 cups Barilla Farfalle pasta, cooked (you can use other pasta kind as well)
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, chopped in small pieces
Feta cheese, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook pasta in salted water acc... Comment - Like
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Sep 2, 2011, 1:10 am
This yummy little dessert is so easy to make that it will become your families favorite real fast! Plus it’s great for making something sweet and special with your kids. They will love helping you out mixing, measuring and layering it.
I basically watched my little girl make this yesterday and sh... Comment - Like
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Sep 1, 2011, 2:55 pm
This rich goulash is more of a cold weather meal. Although it’s 90F here we have craved this tasty stew a lot lately. And what better way to get ready for fall months than with something as yummy as this? Hope you’ll like it too!
Beef and Potatoes Goulash
Ingredients:
1 pound Chuck Tender St... Comment - Like
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Aug 31, 2011, 1:00 am
Baked Breaded Shrimp
Ingredients:
1 bag of medium shrimp (50 – 60 shrimp per bag)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Crisco Pure Olive Oil
1 cup plain breadcrumbs (more if needed)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper by taste
Cooking spray
Directions:
Defrost shrimps accordi... Comment - Like
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Aug 30, 2011, 1:18 pm
Three Cheese with Spinach Pasta Bake
Ingredients:
1 box of Tri Color Rotini (or pasta of your choice)
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Feta, crumbled
1/2 cup of milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray
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Aug 29, 2011, 1:00 am
This Carrot Fries is a nice, crunchy and healthy change from the ordinary potato fries for sure. The color is bright, to make them is simple and your family can enjoy them as a side dish or a snack!
Carrot Fries
Ingredients:
10 medium carrots, peeled and cut in half or fours (lengthwise) dependi... Comment - Like
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Aug 28, 2011, 11:35 pm
Picture by Kuhn Rikon
Last week when I posted this recipe Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting many of you liked the way the cupcakes were decorated and some of you asked which nozzle did I use?
Because I do lots of cupcake and cookie decorating with my daughter, this little set by Kuhn R... Comment - Like
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Aug 28, 2011, 2:04 am
Three Bean Salad
Ingredients:
1 pound of green beans, steamed and cut in bite size pieces
1 pound of wax beans (yellow kind), steamed and cut in bite size pieces
1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, drained
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
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Aug 27, 2011, 8:41 pm
Warm Maple and Raisins French Toast
Ingredients:
6 slices of bread
2 large eggs
1 cup of milk
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of butter
1/2 cup or raisins
1 cup of maple syrup (more if needed)
Directions:
Heat electric griddle or pan to 300F.
In a med... Comment - Like
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Aug 26, 2011, 12:19 pm
Remember last week when I introduced you to the yummy Birds Eye Steamfresh Chef’s Favorites? I told you how much we enjoyed trying out these new products from Birds Eye! And now I want to share with you another of their products that we got a chance to try trough Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program.
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Aug 25, 2011, 1:01 am
With school year starting (for many of us it already started) we need to think of foods to pack in our child’s lunch box. While we strive to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for our kids every once in a while a little homemade dessert doesn’t hurt anyone. It makes our kids feel special knowi... Comment - Like
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Aug 24, 2011, 1:00 am
This past Monday when Princess had to miss school because of fever we made some yummy Soft and Chewy Vanilla Cookies. These cookies are one of her favorite and we made sure that we had enough to last us at least two days LOL.
I always loved quick and easy desserts. And cookies sure are quick and ea... Comment - Like
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Aug 23, 2011, 10:00 pm
It drives me crazy when I’m not able to make my patties look all the same. You know what I’m talking about? You make one that looks perfect, than the rest are either thinner, or thicker, or smaller, some even bigger. And you are stuck with plate full of mix and match patties.
They sure look nic... Comment - Like
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Aug 23, 2011, 3:34 pm
I don’t know which I like better Chicken Schnitzel or Pork Schnitzel. They both are so yummy and go great with salads, potatoes and variety of veggies.
Today I want to share with you recipe for Chicken Schnitzel with two sides. One is a Creamy Mashed Potatoes and another is a mix of white and... Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2011, 11:27 pm
Princess has been sick with fever for the past two days. While we spent the entire Sunday in emergency room because of her high fever our Monday has been all dedicated to her recovery and some comfort foods. She is feeling a lot better today and I made some of her favorites like vanilla cookies (r... Comment - Like
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Aug 21, 2011, 1:12 am
Yesterday we made these yummy vanilla cupcakes with homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (easy recipe).
Vanilla cupcakes with this frosting are one of my little Princesses favorite desserts. She loves them so much so I thought this being her first weekend off school (she started 1st grade last wee... Comment - Like
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Aug 20, 2011, 10:23 pm
I don’t remember the last time I went and bought already done frosting. Making your own is so easy, plus you can experiment with different flavors, colors and so on…
This recipe is super easy and it will be one of your favorites, I know that it’s a huge hit in our house. And with some fun fo... Comment - Like
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Aug 20, 2011, 12:57 am
Every time I shop for frozen veggies I usually go just for the regulars peas, corn, broccoli. When I got this opportunity to try Birds Eye Steamfresh Chef’s Favorites trough Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program I was excited to see how they turn out. In the past I got products from Birds Eye like si... Comment - Like
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Aug 18, 2011, 11:20 am
With school starting, after school lunch needs to be fun. Circle fries are always more adorable than regular ones. And little pillow nuggets are both yummy and nutritious.
This lunch idea is very easy to make and yummy when cold. You can pack this in your child’s lunch bag as well (just make su... Comment - Like
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Aug 17, 2011, 10:29 am
This is really easy to make and it makes a perfect lunch. You can make it either on the stove in a large skillet or on the indoor grill. I usually make it on the grill, it’s easier
Easy Tuna Melt
Ingredients:
2 pieces of toast (your choice which kind)
1 can tuna in water, drained
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Aug 16, 2011, 2:54 am
Have you ever had a breakfast bowl with cheese, bacon, potatoes and eggs?
This breakfast bowl is very popular in our house, you know the one from Jimmy Dean the Breakfast Bowls: Bacon, Eggs, Potatoes and Cheddar Cheese. That is until we made our own. I admit the store-bought ones are great, but I... Comment - Like
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Aug 15, 2011, 2:11 am
Nothing better than walking into your backyard and picking fresh ingredients from your garden for your lunch or dinner.
Garden Feta Linguine
Ingredients:
12 ounces uncooked linguine
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 medium green bell peppers, cut in thin strips
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Aug 14, 2011, 2:04 am
Is there anything better than a nice slice of moist chocolate cake? For me this makes one of the easiest and yummiest deserts you can make in no time. And yes, there is such thing as me using a cake mix from the box Some days it’s all about shortcuts!!!
Easy Moist Chocolate Sheet Cake
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Aug 13, 2011, 1:56 am
Recently I got a chance to try Sabra Hummus trough a Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program. I personally love hummus and I was so excited to be a part of this program. As a Tastemaker I was supposed to come up with my own original recipe, suitable for a cocktail party, using Sabra Hummus.
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Aug 12, 2011, 3:25 am
Summer is all about simple and yummy food. We love corn! And in the summer months we make it often as a side dish or just because it’s simple and yummy.
This buttery and spicy corn makes a perfect side dish, if you like spicy that is. If not you can always enjoy it buttery, or on its own
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Aug 12, 2011, 1:36 am
Kids probably aren’t ready to head back-to-class, but parents are definitely preparing. And OfficeMax is helping with tons of incredible sales this month, including supplies for just one penny!
Here are some of OfficeMax’s best back-to-school deals launching in-stores this Sunday, August 14: Th... Comment - Like
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Aug 11, 2011, 1:00 am
Fried Anchovies Ingredients: 1 pound anchovies 1 and 1/2 cup flour 1 cup of breadcrumbs 2 to 3 teaspoons of salt (adjust by taste) 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon of pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Oil … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Aug 10, 2011, 1:34 am
In our house we all love baby back ribs. But we all love them differently. For me ribs are the yummiest with good BBQ sauce. If you add buffalo style BBQ I can’t stop myself from eating till I see … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Aug 9, 2011, 6:46 pm
For a while now I wanted to organize my food photos and have them all in one place. I usually do that in files on my computer, but when Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program and Kodak give me this opportunity to create my own Photo … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Aug 9, 2011, 12:03 am
Spicy Spring Rolls Ingredients: 20 spring roll wraps 1 carrot, shredded 1 cup Napa cabbage, shredded 1/2 cup scallions, chopped 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon garlic chili sauce 1 dash of soy sauce 1 dash of Worcestershire sauce Salt and … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Aug 7, 2011, 2:41 am
Every once in a while we get back from the store with Cordon Bleu Chicken. They are yummy breaded chicken breast filled with cheese and ham, I’m sure you all knew that already. But when you make them at home … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 16, 2011, 2:09 pm
Vegetable Fried Noodles Ingredients: 2 cups cooked spaghetti of choice 1 red bell pepper, cut in strips or bite size pieces 2 medium carrots, cut like matchstick 1 cup of broccoli florets, steamed 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon garlic … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 15, 2011, 1:26 pm
Chicken with Oven Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each divided in half 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs Spices of choice Oil for frying Recipe for the Oven Roasted Mini Peppers Directions: Start by dividing the … Keep Reading... Comment - Like
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Jul 14, 2011, 3:15 am
Red Pepper Steak over Rice Ingredients: 2 cups white rice, cooked 1 lb sirloin, cut in bite size pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut in bite size pieces 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 teaspoon of parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 14, 2011, 12:01 am
Hot Pepper Mayonnaise Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 tablespoon of hot pepper flakes Directions: In a bowl put mayonnaise, add in oil and hot red pepper flakes. Mix everything well. Serve over salad or in your favorite sandwich. … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 12, 2011, 8:11 pm
Mushroom Omelet Ingredients: 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil Directions: In a medium skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in mushrooms, parsley, salt and … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 11, 2011, 12:57 am
Chicken and Vegetable Risotto Ingredients: 3 cups white rice, cooked 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded 1 package (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped in bite size pieces 2 medium carrots, … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 10, 2011, 2:50 pm
Black Bean Salad Ingredients: 1 (15 oz) can of black beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 3 orange mini sweet peppers, chopped 3 yellow mini sweet peppers, chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh squeezed … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 9, 2011, 4:44 pm
Apple Raisin Oatmeal Ingredients: 1 cup water 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal 1 small apple, peeled and cut in bite size pieces Handful of raisins Directions: Cook oatmeal. Bring one cup of water to boil, add in oatmeal and cook for … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 8, 2011, 1:39 pm
Week three of my one month challenge and things are pretty much off. As off as they can get. Planing to visit family this next week and with everything else happening the time is not on my side. Days are … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 8, 2011, 1:20 pm
Strawberry Cheesecake Pie Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 and 1/2 cups Graham Cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted For the Filling: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 2/3 cup granulated … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 7, 2011, 3:22 pm
Tomato Focaccia Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 packet instant yeast (or 2 1/2 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup warm water 2 medium vine tomatoes, sliced 1 teaspoon oregano, for the top Pepper, for the top Olive oil Directions: … Keep Reading → Comment - Like
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