Believe in the Magic Traci Diary

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  • IHOP Pancakes (Copycat recipe)

    When my kids stayed overnight at the grandparent’s house, my father-in-law would make them pancakes for breakfast.  At his funeral, the boys asked me to make them pancakes.  At first, I told them no because I did not think I… Continue reading

  • 2013 in review

    The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 25,000 times in 2013. If it were a… Continue reading

  • Smells Like Grandma’s House Soup

    We had a turkey for Christmas dinner.  The leftovers were shared between my sister-in-law, mother-in-law, and my family.  I used the turkey to make soup for the next day’s dinner. When the Wee One walked into the kitchen for dinner,… Continue reading

  • Recipes Not Viewed

    Here are some lesser known recipes: 1.  Yummy Sugar Cookie – Published in Sept. 2010 2.  Brown Sugar Carrots – Published in Feb. 2012 3.  Homemade Hamburger Helper – Published in Oct. 2010 4.  Homemade Pizza – Published in June 2010 5.  Chicken Stew… Continue reading

  • Reader’s Favorites of 2013

    Here are all-time favorite recipes from the beginning of the blog: 5.  2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies  – Published 11/19/11 4.  Pumpkin Granola – Published 10/09/12 3.  Sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel dip – Published 03/09/12 2.  Peanut butter blossoms – Published 10/24/10 1.… Continue reading

  • Candy Cane Peppermint Puppy Chow

    I had leftover candy canes and Chex cereal left over from making Chex Mix, so when I found this recipe, I knew I needed to make it. It may be difficult finding peppermint baking chips. Look for them anyway because… Continue reading

  • Mom, What’s for dinner? – Week of December 30

    It’s the last week of December/the first week of January.  Crazy 2013 is almost done.  This year has been full of highs and lows.  The high was our vacation to Virginia, South Carolina, Atlanta, and Alabama.  The low was the… Continue reading

  • Best Desserts of 2013

    Here are the best desserts of 2013: 5.  Biscoff Mug Cake 4.  Skinnier Shamrock Shake 3.  Cream Soda Ice Cream 2.  Boo Snack Mix   1.  Homemade Shamrock Shake Best Desserts of 2012 Continue reading

  • Best Snacks and Appetizers of 2013

    Here are the best snacks and appetizers of 2013: 5.  French Onion Dip Mix   4.  Kale Chips 3.  Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad 2.  Restaurant Style Salsa 1.  Buffalo Wing Hummus   Best Snacks of 2012 Continue reading

  • Best Main Dishes of 2013

    Here are the top 5 Main Dishes of 2013: 5.  Healthier Mac and Cheese   4.  Chicken Scampi   3.  Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice   2.  Breaded Pork Chops   1.  Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Best Main Dishes… Continue reading