tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193916082009-11-14T20:02:52.426-07:00Tried and TrueWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038577673824354841noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19391608.post-58786515091331572182009-10-19T10:57:00.001-07:002009-10-19T11:00:30.826-07:00

I love this dish. Very cheesy texture and good flavor. We eat it for breakfast or dinner. <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;

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These are really good, especially for how easy they are. These are really soft and cakey. I think they taste better after they've had time to cool rather than hot out of the oven.1 30 oz can pumpkin2 spice cake mixes1 12 oz bag chocolate chipsMix together gently until combined. Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.When this batch makes 48 cookies, each cookie is 1 WW point.

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Lately we've been blending up ice cream and milk in the blender to make milkshakes. The chocolate ice cream milkshakes tasted more like Frosty's, but our favorite are the Oreo milkshakes that we make with cookies and cream ice cream. The consistency is better.ice cream flavor of your choicemilk - amount depends on how much ice cream and the consistency you want.Directions are simple: Blend.

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Another good breakfast recipe from Laura at Real Mom Kitchen. We've made something similar to these ourselves before, but the thing that really made these great were the precooked frozen sausage patties. We ate them fresh, but Laura freezes hers for a quick breakfast in the morning. Check out her site for the instructions to freeze and reheat them.The first time I made them with English muffins

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I tried this recipe thanks to Laura over at Real Mom Kitchen. She got it from Cooking Light (and it is technically called Pain Perdu). I love my plain old French toast that I make for my family and cook up on the griddle, but I thought this was fun for when you want to make something special.The only drawback is it took too long to cook enough to feed my family hot out of the pan (3 pieces every

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Why do I love this jello salad so much? I guess because I just tracked down the recipe, so I've never had it very much. I know it's an old standby. I would never think to mix these ingredients together, but it's just so good.1 container Cool Whip, 8 oz. (I used Cool Whip Light)1 container small curd cottage cheese, 16 oz.1 small box orange jello (I used sugar free)1 large can crushed pineapple, (

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This is a new recipe recently introduced to me. Comes from the Food Network--Paula Deen's show I think--but it's not posted on their website anymore.Salt8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons good olive oil1 teaspoon minced garlic1 lemon, zested1/2 teaspoon freshy ground black pepper1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (

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Sometimes you just need some cookies without all of the mess and cleanup. Voilà!1 cube butter½ c. milk2 c. sugar2 Tbl. cocoa½ tsp. saltCook together in pot and bring to a boil. Then add 1 tsp. vanilla and 3 c. oatmeal. Spoon onto wax paper or foil with a spoon and let cool.Originally posted 2/21/07 without picture

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I dreamed about these the other night. I guess that's what pregnancy does to you (that, and essentially shut down your recipe blog for extended periods of time). My aunt made these for a party last week and they were heavenly.3 eggs1 1/3 c. sugar1/2 c. vegetable oil1/2 c. orange juice1 tsp. almond extract2 1/2 c. flour2 tsp. cinnamon2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp.

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I'm always on the lookout for a new, good sandwich during the summer months. I found this one over at Pioneer Woman and it was a hit with both the kids and the husband, and also my lovely sister with refined taste. Pioneer Woman has about a million pictures to hold your hand every step of the way through this recipe, so if you are making it for the first time, that is the place to go.boneless,

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From the kitchen of Aunt Kaye: Yes, you read right. There are 5 1/2 sticks of butter in this pan of brownies. And yes, this recipe makes a ton, but the amount of butter alone should tell you how good these are. I think we figured out one time that these have 9 or 10 points per brownie (like, half your calories for the day) so if you are going to splurge, this is the way to do it.Brownies:3 c.

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Just a simple breakfast idea to mix things up. You can't go wrong with this - I guarantee everybody will love it.

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I've been on the lookout for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. When the activity day girls brought these by my house, I was pretty sure I had found it. This is Leslie's recipe, but I don't think she even knows I tracked it down. Thanks, Leslie! Now I just have to get mine to look as pretty as hers did. She claims the secret is to undercook them - and the pudding.I also have another

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Aka, my new addiction.I've posted this before, but I've figured out a few tips to make it better (*at the bottom), so I thought I'd share.1 reduced fat graham cracker crust1 small package lime jello (sugar free)24 oz. key lime pie yogurt (depending on the size of the containers, 3-8 oz. or 4-6 oz.)1 1/2 c. fat free cool chip (half a container)1 envelope Knox gelatin1/2 c. cold water1/2 c. boiling

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This is so good. I love this drink. People think it is plain water with lemon in it because it is clear and looks like water, but it tastes just like lemonade.1 gallon cold water2 Tbl. citric acid powder2 Tbl. lemon extract1 1/2 - 2 c. sugarServe in a punch bowl with lemon slices floating on top and Sonic Drive-in crushed ice. I've also served it at dinner in clear pitchers with a couple of

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1 pound ground turkey or beef1 can green beans2-3 cans tomato soup2+ cups mashed potatoesBrown meat, breaking into bite size pieces while cooking. Stir in green beans, and tomato soup until desired consistency. Pour into 8x8 baking dish, top with mashed potatoes to make a crust. Sprinkle grated cheese on top, if desired.Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes, until heated through.

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This is delicious! I love how easy it is. 3 ingredients? I can handle that. Thanks, Ashley!1/2 c. ketchup1/4 c. soy sauce1/4 c. honey or grape jelly (I know it sounds crazy, but try it with the jelly sometime, no one will know)1 lb ish chickenStick everything in a small pot on the stove. Put the lid on and turn it on low. At some point snip the chicken into bite size hunks with scissors. Let it

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We went through a stage where we made these personal pan pita pizzas a lot. They are small enough that everyone can have their own and choose their own toppings.PitasYour favorite pizza sauce (I like Hunt's spaghetti sauce - the flavor and the price is much cheaper than pizza saucemozzarella cheeseyour choice of toppingsBake them for 5-10 minutes at 350 (follow the directions on the pita bag)

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1 block cream cheese½ pkg. Lipton’s onion soup mixmilkSoften cream cheese to room temperature. Add soup mix and enough milk to thin to right consistency. Eat with plain potato chips.

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This dip is a recent discovery for me, and now something that I cannot live without. Enjoy.16 oz sour cream1 c. Mayonaise - light or regular (not miracle whip)1 pkg. Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts drained and chopped3 green onions, chopped1 box (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach (Run under hot water in strainer to defrost. Pat dry with paper towel and remove all water.)Mix

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1 (10 oz.) Boboli thin cheese flavored pizza crustCooking spray1 cup fat free spicy refried beans1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chiles, drained1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken breast1 c. shredded reduced fat Mexican cheese blend2 chopped green onions (use some of the green)1 Tbl chopped fresh cilantroHeat oven to 475°. Place pizza crust on ungreased baking sheet. Lightly coat crust with cooking

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Don't fall over in your seat, but I'm posting a new recipe.I love this jello, it is the perfect blend of flavors and I love the pudding consistency. It's so easy. The hardest part is thinking ahead to let it set overnight before serving.1 large box lemon pudding (the cook kind)1 large box strawberry jellowhipped toppingMake Jello according to package directions (4 c. water total). Set aside.Make

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So I made these last weekend because it's tradition for Valentine's Day. Sometimes it's fun making cookies with the kids, and sometimes I have fun making them by myself. This last time I made them by myself after the kids were asleep. It seemed like it had been a long time since I made these, so of course I had to sample a couple out of the oven. My husband kept laughing at me because I kept

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Our neighbors brought these cookies over to us, and they were soo good.1 c. butter1 c. brown sugar1 c. granulated sugar2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt2 c. flour2 1/2 - 3 c. oatmeal6 oz. chocolate chips (half a bag)1/4 bag Reeses peanut butter chipsBake at 400 degrees for 8-9 minutes.Originally posted 1/13/06 without pictures

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I've been taking a lot of flack here for my lack of posts. "You haven't posted since December 12th!" I'm glad to know you miss me!To be honest, I never planned to blog much during the holidays. The priority was to spend time and make memories with family. The unfortunate part is at the beginning of January my computer started to smell like fire and kicked the bucket. With all of my pictures on

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