Hope you all enjoyed your holiday! With New Year’s now just days away I thought I would share a wonderful party punch recipe with you. It’s easy to make and always wins a crowd over. Non alcoholic (though you can add vodka to it) it’s safe for everyone to enjoy.
Party Punch
1 container of cranberry juice (64 oz)
1 can pineapple juice 46 ounces
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I love bread! Always will too, this is by far my favorite breakfast bread- enjoy. Perfect warm out of the oven, and even better to make french toast with. My kids adore me when I make cinnamon raisin french toast. It seems like a lot of work , but once you taste it you will know it was worth the effort!
Cinnamon Bread
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup warm water (110 degrees)
2 packages active dry yeast
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup raisins
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
1.Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm.
2.Dissolve yeast in warm water, and set aside until yeast is frothy. Mix in eggs, sugar, butter or margarine, salt, and raisins. Stir in cooled milk. Add the flour gradually to make a stiff dough.
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This is an easy meal to put together at the start of the day and have it ready when you are ready to eat dinner. My best meals are throw together and even the ones that take so little preparation or ingredients. You can also mix this up and toss in whatever you like. I used left over vegetable pieces to make a better seasoned taste and also used a smoked turkey neck. You can sub the turkey for ham, even bacon, even chicken if you like. The purpose of this is to use the bone and left over meat to get the flavor. By the time it’s done cooking the meat has fallen off the bone, the flavor is full and you have a heart warm bowl of beans.
Ingredients
1 bag of white beans (16oz)
1 package smoked turkey neck (or left over ham bone with meat still on it, chicken bones with meat,)
I love Pecan pie! It’s also very easy to make. You may think I takes tricks and tips to make this pie but really it’s super easy and fast.
Ingredients
one Pie crust (favorite recipe or store bought will do)
2/3 cups sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1/3 cup butter melted
1/2 teaspoons salt
3 eggs
1 cup pecan halves (I toss in a full cup sometimes)
Directions
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It’s been far busy over here on the west coast, but nothing like what people are dealing with on the east coast with the hurricane – I hope everyone is staying safe!
This recipe comes on a busy day, with little time to do anything. Simply quick salad dressing!
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Here’s the set up, you have rowdy kids, no time to make a fantastic big meal but all the kids are starving and driving you insane. We’ve all been there, I’ve been there lately day by day. It’s been nuts! When things get like this, there are a few dinner I keep on hand to handle the chaos, one is fish. This recipe is simple, and it doesn’t seem like much but it has fed my family numerous of times in under thirty minutes. All you really need to do is find a side dish and that can be something as simple and quick like a salad, or steam green beans, or even asparagus. Simple, quick and healthy.
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My kids love it when I make granola bars. They never come out the same so I’m always coming up with new variations and this one was a hit! Such a hit that they never even completely cool off . You can sub out the pineapple for other dried fruit, you can leave out the almonds, as well as the coconut but I hope you all try this version, my kids really enjoyed them! Perfect for after school or even breakfast for a busy on the go morning.
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups uncooked old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup Butter, softened
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup dried pineapple (you can sub in other fruits)
1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional
1/4 cup coconut
Directions
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Sometimes the only way to get your dog to behave is old-fashioned bribery. When it comes to teaching
an old dog new tricks, or getting a new dog to learn any tricks, positive reinforcement using praise and
treats is the best way to quickly teach your pup what you want from them. Sure, you can use store-
bought treats to reward your dog, but there are also some simple homemade treats that are sure you
keep your pet’s tail wagging this fall. Looking for some cooking inspiration? Here are some recipes for
tasty, healthy treats you can make for your dog.
Apple Treats
Fall is a great time for us two-legged folks to go apple picking, so why not use some of those fresh apples
and create some homemade, gourmet treats? Made from whole wheat flour, cornmeal, apples, eggs,
vegetable oil, brown sugar, and water, this apple dog treat recipe will be good enough for humans and
dogs alike.
Bacon-flavored Biscuits
Does your dog have a preference for meat instead of fall fruits and veggies? For those carnivorous
canines, consider serving up some bacon-flavored dog biscuits. This is a perfect treat to create after
serving up a big breakfast for those human members of your family. First, preheat your oven to 350
degrees and lightly grease a cookie sheet. Next, combine two eggs, 1 cup milk, a half cup water, teaspoon
salt, and 10 tablespoons of bacon fat into a large bowl. Gradually stir in 5 cups of whole wheat flour,
creating a stiff dough. Pinch off pieces of dough to roll into 2-inch balls. [Read more…]
