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  • Spritz Cookies

    I love Spritz cookies. However, most recipes I’ve tried have been more work than necessary. After putting the dough in the cookie gun, I would pump it, and most times, it would not stay on the cookie sheet. It truly was frustrating. Rather than giving up, I looked for other recipes. Then  I saw this Spritz…

  • Menu Planning Week of November 8, 2010

    This is a day late.  I was working on paperwork for work last night that I needed to get done, so I did not get this posted. Monday – pancakes or waffles, bacon, eggs Tuesday – pinto beans and Youngs Dairy pumpkin bread Wednesday – dinner at Frisch’s Big Boy – We have coupons for…

  • Pumpkin spice muffins

    I forgot that I had signed up to bring snacks to church today.  Lucky for me, my mother-in-law reminded me.  I quickly whipped up some of the Halloween sweet and salty treats – even though it was not Halloween.  The last time I brought them to church, people loved them.  I also made some pumpkin…

  • Menu Planning Week of November 1

    I can’t believe it’s already November.  Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before we know it. This week is going to be a busy week because I have parent teacher conferences on Monday and Wednesday nights.  Election day is Tuesday so before heading home on Tuesday, I’ve got to go and vote.  On Thursday night,…

  • Pinto Beans and Ham

    Pinto Beans and Ham

    Last winter, I found this recipe and cooked it several times.  The last time I made it, both boys gave it a thumbs up.  I enjoy this recipe because it makes a lot, stretches a buck, and is made in the crockpot. Pinto Beans and Ham Stars of the recipe: Steps: I serve mine with Northern…

  • November Meals

    Week of November 1 – (I have parent-teacher conferences on Monday and Wednesday, so hubby has to cook.  It needs to be easy meals that I know the boys will eat.) Week of November 8 Week of November 15 Week of November 22 (Thanksgiving week) Week of November 29 This menu has been linked to…

  • Menu Planning Monday – Week of October 25, 2010

    Monday – lemon basil pasta, cheddar bay biscuits, salad Tuesday – pinto beans and ham, cornbread (freezer) Wednesday – Monterrey chicken quesadillas for adults, cheese quesadillas for children, veggies Thursday – molasses chicken (freezer), noodles or rice side dish, veggies Friday – grilled cheese and potato soup (freezer) Saturday – leftovers For more great menus,…

  • Peanut Butter Blossoms

    This is my third week of posting Christmas cookie recipes. This week’s recipe is another favorite of the Imaginative One. My mother-in-law adores these. What’s not to love about them? Peanut butter and chocolate is delicious together. Peanut Butter Blossoms Stars of the recipe: 48 Hershey’s Kisses 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter…

  • Sweet and salty Halloween treats

    I found this “recipe” on This Mommy Cooks’ blog, so I decided to make them take to church for our fellowship time.  These treats were gone quickly.  In fact, my hubby came over looking for some and couldn’t find any because they were all gone. I call these a “recipe,” but it is a method…

  • Roasted Kielbasa Dinner

    I saw this recipe on Rachael Ray’s talk show about a month ago. I knew it would be an instant hit for my family, so I put it on my October menu plan. Boy was I correct (as the Wee One would say); it was a hit with the whole family. You need to plan…