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4th of July Food Favorites

Many of these ideas are great for kids to put together themselves. When the family gets together, it’s fun to have a food activity for them and many of these fit that category. Involving them in the process is a memory maker event, too! Continue reading

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Asian Rice Salad

Asian Rice Salad is a great alternative to pasta salad. Use this as a side dish or add chicken or shrimp for a great summer entree. A mix of flavor, color & crunch! Continue reading

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Rhubarb Dump Cake

This Rhubarb Dump Cake is like the name says – you dump all the ingredients in the baking dish one by one. This turns out like a rhubarb crisp! So good! Continue reading

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Best Brats! Beer & Onions!

Try this method for the best brats you have tasted. Easy to do for a big group! Perfect for those summer casual get-togetthers. Wonderful flavor! Try them! Continue reading

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Crock Pot Orange Pork

Two ingredients added to pork? Really?

Yes! Just add orange soda and soy sauce!

Who could guess that such an odd combination could make such a tasty main dish?

I would never think to put orange soda and soy sauce together! I read a recipe for chicken made this way long ago and placed it in my files. Just recently I came across it and decided I had to give it a try. Boneless pork chops were thawed so instead of chicken, I decided to try it with pork. Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookies Extraordinaire!

I’ve tried various chocolate chip cookie recipes, but this one is my all time favorite! It has a light crunch on the outside with a soft chewy inside! If that is how you like your chocolate chip cookies, this recipe is for you. I have found it also makes a difference how you bake them. I’ll let you in on my method. Continue reading

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Crock Pot Southwestern Chicken

This is one of my favorite recipes because it is so easy and looks so colorful and delicious! I always have the ingredients on hand for Southwestern Chicken when I have a last-minute dinner with company. Great combination of flavors as well as colors! Continue reading

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Amish Egg Bake

I love egg bakes or egg casseroles!
They are so easy to serve whether you have a big or small group for brunch at holiday time or anytime! Easter is a good time to get your egg bake recipes together and this is a great one!

The Amish Egg Bake needs to be refrigerated overnight, but what I really like is that it has no bread in it! You don’t feel like you’re overdosing on carbs if you serve muffins, rolls or scones with it. Continue reading

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Fruit & Vegetable Animal Creations

I loved the whimsical animals! What a great idea for a centerpiece! My creative juices started and I got to thinking of all the possibilities that could be made. The nice thing is after using your fruit and veggie creation for a centerpiece, the fruit and veggies are still usable the next day! Continue reading

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Almond Rusks (Biscotti)

A wonderful nutty almond flavor makes this rusk a wonderful combination with a cup of tea or coffee! Continue reading

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