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Cinnamon Raisin Bread

This recipe is for bread machines. Place ingredients in loaf pan starting with wet then dry. Put in yeast last, make a little hole in the flour to hold the yeast. This helps keep it away from water. 1 c. warm water 1 1/2 tbsp. lard 2 tsp. dry yeast 3/4 c. raisins 3 c….

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Homemade Chicken Soup

Brown cut chicken (breasts work well) and cut into small pieces. Place in pot. Add 4-6 cups of water. Add chopped onion, garlic, and celery. Add chicken bouillon to taste (4-5 tsp) or replace 1 cup water with chicken broth. Add carrots and other veggies. Just before serving add macaroni. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

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About my Bread Machine Bread Machine

I love it, I absolutely love it. My mom always bought me random kitchen items since I was a junior in high school. It started out with an espresso machine then it was a Belgium Waffle Maker and then it was the Braun Hand Blender. All of which I have and still use today ……

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Beat, Roll & Stuff Chicken Breasts Stuffed Chicken B...

Preheat oven to 400 3 or 4 chicken breasts pounded and flattened. I usually put the breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound the crap out of them with the flat side of a mallet until they’re nearly see-through. Once flattened to 2-3x original size, season well with season-all (like Lawrys). Set aside….

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Flirtinis

Happy Birthday Allison! In lieu of a birthday, I decided to post the recipe to my favorite drink. Bottoms up! Sugar coat the rim of the glass then take raspberries and put a few in the bottom of the glass. In the martini shaker add: 1/2 shot of Cointreau Vodka – Works well with a…

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Pumpkin Cake

In the fall time this is one of my favorite things to make. Brings me back home to the autumn nights when it was chilly and this cake is heavy enough to warm you up! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2 c. flour 2 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1/2…

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Carne Asada Marinade

I use to cook East Coast Mexican, where I thought Ortega Taco Sauce was Salsa. Now that I live in the Southwest, I have been exposed to some of the best Mexican food. Took me awhile to get use to it and now I love it. Especially my guacamole. Here it is … 3/4 c….

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Slop, Sloppy Joes

Yes, Sloppy Joes is on the menu! And you know what? They are darn good — and go completely old school and pull out the tator tots. Your kids will love it as much as you. 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced Salt & Pepper Sloppy Joe Seasoning 1/2…

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Basil Shrimp with Feta & Orzo

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 1 regular size foil oven bag 1/2 uncooked orzo 2 tsp. olive oil, divided 1 c. diced tomato 3/4 c. sliced green onions 1/2 c. (2 oz.) feta cheese 1/2 tsp. lemon rind 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Salt & Pepper 3/4 lb. large shrimp 1/4 c. fresh chopped basil…

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No Bake Cookies

So easy and so good … 1 3/4 c. white sugar 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. butter 4 tbsp. cocoa 1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter 3 c. oatmeal 1 tsp. vanilla Combine sugar, milk, butter and cocoa. Bring to a boil and boil for 1.5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon…

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