I’ve just joined Lady Behind the Curtain for The Improv Cooking Challenge! This week’s challenge is Apples and Caramel. I couldn’t wait for this to cool off! Apples swimming in a caramel sauce, topped with a buttery, crunchy crisp. Topping: 1-1/3 cup oats 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 2/3…
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I just read a post today from Barbara at Two Birdies & a B with a lovely idea! A Haven for Vee is hosting a Note Card Party Theme. Choose any four photos from your blog that you feel would make a nice note card. Here are my choices – with Spring in mind! Early…
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I’m speechless. Ingredients: 1 package (3.9 ounces) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling 1-1/4 cups milk 1-1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided 1 package devil’s food cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1/2 cup water 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 pint fresh raspberries or strawberries Directions: Preheat oven…
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I love butternut squash in any way, shape, or form. This is a delicious salty-and-sweet dish that was a huge hit! The pasta was creamy and the bacon added incredible flavor! 3 cups (1-inch) cubed, peeled butternut squash 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary Salt and Pepper Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 6 slices bacon 1 cup thinly…
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This easy orange mint tea recipe actually contains no tea. The mint is steeped, as tea leaves would be, to make a refreshing, cool drink. It can be made with honey instead of sugar and is best served cold. Take advantage of fresh spring mint! Ingredients: 3 cups water 6 sprigs well-rinsed fresh mint (each…
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We went apple picking this past Sunday to an Orchard in Oldwick, NJ. When we arrived, hay rides coming and going, a stand roasting fresh corn, and plenty of pumpkins. Apple Butter, fresh apple cider, homemade jams and mustards all waiting for you! All the sights and aromas of Fall. I just bought a quart…
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It’s quick to put together the night before and have it ready for your guests with a big bowl of tortilla chips. Excuse the presentation, but this is for a Communion party tomorrow and everything is ready to go in foil trays. One half can refried beans, mixed with 2 Tbsp. prepared salsa 1 recipe…
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I just read a post today from Barbara at Two Birdies & a B with a lovely idea! A Haven for Vee is hosting a Note Card Party Theme. Choose any four photos from your blog that you feel would make a nice note card. Here are my choices – with Spring in mind! Early…
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I’m speechless. Ingredients: 1 package (3.9 ounces) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling 1-1/4 cups milk 1-1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided 1 package devil’s food cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1/2 cup water 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 pint fresh raspberries or strawberries Directions: Preheat oven…
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This recipe for Tiramisu requires 3 different methods for the ingredients, but you will end up with the lightest Tiramisu ever! – and the Godiva Liqueur doesn’t hurt either. Sharing with Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms
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Coconut Custard Pie is an old-fashioned dessert. It’s one of my favorites. This is a quick-to-make pie that makes it’s own crust! Everything is done in the blender! 2 cups milk 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 6 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup coconut In…
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Cinco de Mayo – The 5th of May is not Mexican Independence Day, but it should be, and Cinco De Mayo is not an American holiday, but it should be. Mexican soldiers smashed the French and traitor Mexican army of 8,000 at Puebla, Mexico on the morning of May 5, 1862. When the battles was…
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Whenever I see those little Tastykake pies on the shelf – I grab ’em. They seem to be dwindling away just like all the little packaged cakes we grew up with. This is a version of one of my favorites – Pineapple Pie. 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 4 tsp. baking powder…
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I’ve just joined Lady Behind the Curtain for The Improv Cooking Challenge! This week’s challenge is Apples and Caramel. I couldn’t wait for this to cool off! Apples swimming in a caramel sauce, topped with a buttery, crunchy crisp. Topping: 1-1/3 cup oats 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 2/3…
