What’s Cookin’ in the Kitchen

Homemade Applesauce

October 18, 2011

Since I don’t have enough room to can and store a lot of jars I made a “smaller” batch of applesauce. My kids LOVE my homemade applesauce–they claim it is better than any store bought applesauce. On a cold day–some warmed up applesauce is super yummy for their tummies. I like to use a variety […]

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Pumpkin Muffins

October 14, 2011

Pumpkin Muffins We like making mini muffins. We then put them in a large ziplock plastic bag and they get more moist the next morning. This time I made a combination of mini muffins, medium muffins and pumpkin bread. 3 Cups of sugar 4 eggs 1 Tbsp cinnamon 2/3 Cup water 3 1/2 C […]

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Cavitini

October 5, 2011

I remember as a kid going to Pizza Hut and my parents would sometimes get this dish called Cavitini. My mom recreated the dish and I am going to share it with you today. You can check out all of my recipes {HERE} Start with some sauce in the bottom of a 9x 13 pan. […]

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Black and White Bean Soup

September 22, 2011

Black and White Bean Soup Ingredients: 3 cans of Black Beans 3 Cans of Northern White Beans 1 box of Chicken Broth 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1 large clove of garlic, pressed or minced 4 cans of rotel–don’t drain it 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 […]

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Pumpkin Crunch

September 16, 2011

For many of you -FALL is in the air–or at least that is what I am hearing all about on facebook. Here is a yummy recipe that I posted last year Pumpkin Crunch For the CRUNCH: 1 box of yellow cake mix 1 1/2 sticks of butter (softened to room temp.) 1/2 Cup chopped pecans […]

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Tart Floaties

July 22, 2011

I made the kids a refreshing TART drink: Tart Floaties 1 container of lime sherbet 2 containers of frozen limeade concentrate ONLY 1 and 1/2 containers of water 1 liter of grapefruit soda Mix all together. I served mine in my beverage server from Celebrating Home. I love this piece. It is so pretty BUT […]

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Poppy Seed Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches

July 21, 2011

My Mother-in-law made these and they were so yummy I had to share them with you. Poppy Seed Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches 2 packages of Hawaiian rolls 1 lb Shaved ham 1 lb Slices of swiss or provolone Dressing: 1 stick of butter 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 2 Tbsp poppy seed 2 Tbsp worchestershire sauce 1/4 […]

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Caramel Apple Pie

May 29, 2011

Caramel Apple Pie 2 graham cracker pie crusts (store bought or homemade) 3 cans Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk 1 container whipped topping or my favorite–homemade whipped cream. 2 apples Boil the CLOSED cans of milk in water for 4 hours. Always make sure the cans of water are under water during the boiling […]

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Amigo Pie

April 19, 2011

You will need: 2 lbs of ground beef 1 & 1/3 Cups chopped tomato 2 Cup chpopped onion 2 Cup pitted black olives 2 Cup green olives, chopped 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 & 1/2 Cup corn meal 1/2 Cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 Cups HOT WATER (not boiling) 4 […]

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Rock n Rolly Guacamole

February 12, 2011

When in Kansas City we love going to a restaurant on the Country Club Plaza called the Baja 600. They make guacamole right at your table. I watched the gal and everything she put into it and decided I can make that. It is to die for. My little ones call it Rock n Rolly […]

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STRAWBERRY Rice Crispie Treats

February 8, 2011

You’ll love them as much as Miss G4 did. I used: Rice Crispies STRAWBERRRY (pink heart shaped) marshmallows butter strawberry flavoring PAM non stick spray 9 x 13 pan I melt my butter and marshmallows over a medium heat until the marshmallows are almost completely melted. I do not completely melt them because […]

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Potato Skins

January 22, 2011

Who says you have to get Potato Skins at TGI Friday’s? I’ve heard that my recipe is similar to the Pioneer Woman’s. To make these a healthier I use olive oil with sea salt–oh so yummy!! Potato Boats and Ribs with REAL Kansas City BBQ sauce You will need: Potatoes Thick Cut Bacon Olive Oil […]

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