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This is my first post 2007-08-24 00:38:00 This is where I will pass off my humble opinion on a multitude of issues. Lucky you! Read more:first post
Trojan Extended Pleasure 2007-08-26 20:01:00 Remember the old tips on pleasing your man including put in a Halls Cough drop before you go south and it will make him squirm? Or I heard the same thing with an Altoid mint. Then I heard that he could do the same thing for a woman. I tried the Halls trick. It burned like hell. My husband liked to remind me of this precious moment in time occasionally. But it is all in good fun because I remind him of the time we were going at it and the dog licked his butt. It’s all good in our house. So, when I said I was going to blog about Trojan
Condoms, my husband didn’t bat an eye. There are certain things that you do to please your partner. There are things you try and things you discuss and things that make you both laugh. I was surprised when my husband first approached me and asked if I was satisfied. Of course I am satisfied. One doesn’t stay married for fifteen plus years as an unsatisfied woman, unless she is my mother, but that is another entry for another day.Up Read more:Extended
This is my first post 2007-08-24 00:38:00 This is where I will pass off my humble opinion on a multitude of issues. Lucky you! Read more:first post
Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies 2007-09-23 18:19:00 This is the easiest sugar cookie you'll ever make. I promise.1 pkg Pillsbury Sugar
cookie dough1 tub Vanilla Frosting10 candy canesFreeze the cookie dough.Once frozen, open and cut the dough in half long way. Now, slice those pieces into half moon shape and bake according to directions.When the cookies are done, set them aside to cool.Open the candy canes and place into a freezer bag. Give your children a rubber mallet or rolling pin. Fold the freezer bag into a dish towel and let the kids pound the candy canes into small pieces (You'll have some dust but that is okay).Next, frost the cookies and while they are still wet (i.e. the frosting hasn't dried yet), sprinkle on the candy canes and powder.These will be the best, easiest cookies you'll ever make.Thank me later. Read more:Christmas
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You've got to be kidding me 2007-09-19 00:18:00 I have a teenage step-daughter. She just turned 16. Lord help the driving world. Anyway, she lives in another state with her biological mother. While never the brightest bulb in the box, today this was set in stone. I was going through my recipe box and I found a card written by my dimwitted daughter. At least she knew how to make me laugh. Cereal:BowlSpoonMilkCerealPour cereal into bowl, add milk, eat with spoon.
30 Minute Rice Dish (beef or chicken) 2007-09-14 22:31:00 This is the quickest, easiest dish you can make.1 lb Ground Beef1 pkg Rice-A-Roni, Beef FlavorBrown the beef in a frying pan, then drain the grease off and set aside.In the same pan, cook Rice-a-Roni according to instructions on the package. When the rice is done, add the ground beef and serve hot with a vegetable of your choice.CHICKEN SUBSTITUTION: If you are not fond of ground beef, you can use the Chicken flavor rice and add shopped up chicken breast. I also add broccoli and usually make this dish when I have leftover chicken breast from earlier in the week. Read more:Minute
Easy Stuffed Peppers 2007-09-11 19:06:00 Prep time: 15 minutes1/2 lb Ground Beef1/2 lb Italian Sausage (mild or hot, depending on your taste)4 large bell pepper1/2 cup chopped onionVarious Seasoning (Garlic Salt, Season Salt, Pepper, Italian Seasoning, etc.)Cut your peppers in half the long way (top to bottom) and hollow, clean and rinse out the seeds. Pat them dry and set aside. Mix the meat with whatever spices you like and the onion. I use about 1 teaspoon each of Garlic Salt, Season Salt, and Pepper, and about 1/2 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning. Spoon the meat mixture into each pepper. Place peppers, meat side up, in a cake or baking pan. Pour in 1/2 cup water and bake for 45 minutes at 350°. Drain liquid and serve with mashed potatoes and brown gravy. An Italian variation I make is like this: Make as above, however, pour 1 can of tomato sauce over peppers, sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese and bake as directed. Serve with buttered noodles (cook noodles/spaghetti, etc) and toss in 3 Tbs Butter and 1 Teaspo Read more:Peppers
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Easiest Dip Evah! 2007-09-06 18:00:00 I wouldn't have believed it, had I not tried it myself. 1 8 oz tub sour cream1 8 oz tub cream cheese (spreadable)1 pkg Taco Seasoning (I used Schilling, less sodium)Mix together, eat with chips of your choice. I tried this will Ruffles, it was very tastey. I tried it with Fritos. Mmm Mmm Good. Then I tried it with Nacho Cheese Doritos. Oh. My. Goodness. I'll never eat jalapeno cheese dip again. This ismy new favorite.Then, I got funky with it. In addition to the above, I added some chopped jalapenos and green onions. Heavenly! Feel free to leave me comments if you try it and if you tweak it.
Trojan Extended Pleasure 2007-08-26 20:01:00 Remember the old tips on pleasing your man including put in a Halls Cough drop before you go south and it will make him squirm? Or I heard the same thing with an Altoid mint. Then I heard that he could do the same thing for a woman. I tried the Halls trick. It burned like hell. My husband liked to remind me of this precious moment in time occasionally. But it is all in good fun because I remind him of the time we were going at it and the dog licked his butt. It’s all good in our house. So, when I said I was going to blog about Trojan
Condoms, my husband didn’t bat an eye. There are certain things that you do to please your partner. There are things you try and things you discuss and things that make you both laugh. I was surprised when my husband first approached me and asked if I was satisfied. Of course I am satisfied. One doesn’t stay married for fifteen plus years as an unsatisfied woman, unless she is my mother, but that is another entry for another day.Up Read more:Extended
Homemade Beef Stew 2007-07-25 18:08:00 This recipe is always a favorite at my house in the cooler months. Prep time = 35 minutes1 lb chopped stew meat1 onion - chopped1 Tbs chopped garlic (3 chopped cloves of whole garlic)2 cups chopped celery2 cups chopped carrots2 can whole kernel corn4 cups chopped potato2 cans beef stock or 4 beef boulion cubes fully disolved in 3 cups hot water2 Tbs Butter3 TBS Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Season Allsalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon basil2 bay leaves (whole)melt butter in pan, add onion and sauté until just barely done. Add meat and Worcestershire sauce, cook until done. Add remaining vegetables and beef stock. Stir and add enough water to cover ingredients. Add spices and whole bay leaves. Cover and cook on medium heat 1 hour until potatoes are tender. Thicken with cornstarch to desired thickness. Serve with cornbread.You can easily substitute the meat in this stew with any preferred. If you use pork, chicken or turkey, substitute chicken broth for beef broth.
Spicy rice & sausage (30 minutes) 2007-07-23 17:55:00 Easy and quick. When we are looking for a quick and easy recipe, this one always works out. 1 pkg Zatarain's Rice. (try all three and pick your favorite)1 pkg Andouille Sausage (I use the Emril's spicy smoked sausage)cut the sausage, add to the pan, add rice and cook according to directions. Serve with a side salad and bread. Yum yum. Read more:minutes
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Easy Chicken Alfredo 2007-10-04 00:16:00 If your life is anything like mine, as soon as you walk in the door (or as soon as your significant other walks in the door), the first thing you hear is "What's for dinner?"I hardly have time to think about it. However, a quickie meal we have (especially one nights when I forgot to take anything out) is called Easy ChickenAlfredo
.I mean EASY.1 Jar Alfredo Sauce (I use Ragu Roasted Garlic Parmesan)1 pkg Egg noodles1/4 cup Parmesan CheeseCook your noodles and drain. Set aside. Pour the Ragu into a pan, heat up and pour over your noodles. sprinkle on your Parmesan cheese, toss and serve with garlic bread.Sometimes I will sautéed shrimp and toss that on top. Other times, I use Hormel Spicy Southwest Chicken.
Easy Beef & Broccoli 2007-07-17 20:46:00 This is the easiest recipe evah! 1 lb beef stew meat (or fajita cut strips)1 pkg frozen broccoli crowns1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 tea Ginger1 Tbs Olive OilHeat olive oil in a wok (or a deep frying pan) and add beef. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add ginger. Cook until almost done, add frozen vegetables. Cook on medium heat until vegis are warm; push broccoli and beef to the sides of the pan and add the soy sauce. Bring to a bubble and thicken with 2 tea cornstarch in 1/4 cup water; when thick like gravy, toss beef and broccoli together in sauce to coat. Serve over rice. Variations:This is also an easy stir fry recipe. Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, green beans (or bag of oriental frozen vegetables) along with bean sprouts. Increase water to 1 cup and cook the same as above. Read more:Broccoli
Welfare Casserole 2007-07-10 23:36:00 This is embarrassing but I will share it anyway. I grew up very poor. One night, when ready to make dinner for my brothers and sisters, I had only a few items to cook, none of which seemed to make a meal. I had to improvise. I had the following ingredients: 1/2 lb hamburger1/2 chopped onion2 cups instant rice1 bag frozen vegetables medley (broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, corn)1 can cream of chicken soupSeasoning to tasteBrown the hamburger and onion. Drain and add rice (uncooked), vegetables and soup. Bring to a boil, cook for 30 minutes (or until rice is done).Believe it or not, it tasted really good. I've improvised and substituted over the years. I like it with cream of celery soup and cream of mushroom; I've tried the various mixed vegis and it is good with a medley or a one particular vegetable. I've also added cans of mushrooms and water chestnuts. Additionally, I have substituted chicken and turkey for the hamburger. Finally, it is really good with parmesean or Read more:Casserole
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Basic Polenta (with chicken) 2007-07-07 23:33:00 9 Cups Water1 Teaspoon Salt3 Cups course grain Cornmeal; Bring water to a boil in a large heavy pot. Add salt and reduce heat untilwater is simmering. Add cornmeal by the hand, slowing sifting through your hand, while stirring constantly. Cook 20 to 30 minutes on a simmer, stirring constantly. Polenta
will thicken and when done, it will separate from the sides of the pan. Pour onto a large platter and smooth out (wet hands make this job easier). Let Polenta cool about 10 minutes and then cut into cubes or slices. Place onto plate and cover with your favorite sauce. To Fry Polenta: cook as above, cool completely, and fry on both sides in hot olive oil until golden brown. drain on paper towels and serve as above. (However, make sure your oil is hot, otherwise the Polenta will absorb the oil and then it is not edible). Easy Chicken and gravy (my favorite): Bake a whole chicken, when finished, break apart and place in heavy sauce pan. Add chicken drippings Read more:Basic
Awesome Good TriTip on the BBQ 2007-10-20 19:59:00 This is so good and simple. Buy a tri-tip roast at the local meat shop, butcher, etc. Put it in a freezer bag and squirt 1/2 bottle of New York Style marinade in. Refrigerate over night. The next day, fire up the old BBQ
, slap that hunk-o-meat on and cook on medium heat to desired rare, medium or well.I serve with grilled Asparagus and either mashed or baked potato.MM good.
Classic Fudge 2008-03-06 00:24:29 This is my mom's favorite fudge. I used to make it three or four times a year. It is a pain in the butt to make, and your arms will ache from stirring/beating, (just sayin) but it is totally worth it if you do it right.Makes about 36 pieces or 1 3/4 pounds 3 cups sugar1 1/2 cup milk 2/3 cup Hershey's cocoa1/4 cup butter 1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla Line a 8-9 in square pan with foil extending over edges. Butter the pan. Get a small cup and fill it half full with water and set it in a cereal bowl full of ice. Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt in a 4 quart heavy saucepan and stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Boil, constantly stirring, until mixture reaches 234 degrees on candy thermometer(or until a smal Read more:Classic
Olda Fashioned Italian a Meata Sauca 2008-02-25 23:16:14 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, chopped6 cloves garlic, sliced3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice8 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste2 pounds sweet Italian
sausage2 pounds ground sirloin4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley6 cups water2 tablespoons dried oregano3 tablespoons garlic powder1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup grated Romano cheesesalt and pepper to taste In large pot heat olive oil over low heat. Add chopped onion and garlic. Saute 5 minutes. Add sausage and ground sirloin and brown until done. Drain off oil and add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, as well as remaining ingredients. Simmer approximately 4 hours. Serve over any pasta but it is especially good on Penne. This sauce is also wonderful with lasagna as well as poured over stu
Recipe Rally: Veggie Sauces 2008-02-19 23:36:22 This installment of Recipe Rally
is all about veggie sauce. Those Crazy Hip Blog Mamas are looking for veggie sauces. In my house we love veggies. We eat them plain and also use all kinds of sauces and dips. My personal, cannot go wrong on any veggie is garlic butter which consists of melting one Tablespoon of butter with one dash of garlic salt. Toss over veggies and wala. MM MM Good! However, I also have a tried and true recipe for cheese sauce that never fails to score points with the family. 4 Tbsp butterApx 2 Cups milk1/4 Cup flour2 Cups Shredded cheese (we use a combo of Pepper Jack and Sharp Cheddar)Melt butter and add flour. Stir until butter is completely absorbed. Slowly add milk while stirring (you may or may not use it all. It depends on how think you like your sauce). Read more:Veggie
Easy Chicken Enchiladas 2008-02-14 23:55:48 4 Chicken
Breasts1 lg can Cream of Chicken Soup1 sm can Cream of Chicken Soup1/2 Cup Sour Cream1 pkg Taco Seasoning1 can diced Green Chilis2 cups shredded cheeseFlour tortillas (or corn if you prefer) Boil Chicken until done (apx 30 minutes). I spice the water, adding Season All, Garlic Salt, Pepper, Sage and Poultry Seasoning. Save water and remove chicken breasts to cool so you can chop/shred. In another pan, add the soup, sour cream, green chilis and taco seasoning. On low heat, mix the ingredients and let them simmer while you chop or shred your chicken. In a 9x13 cake pan, spray with non-stick spray and spread about one cup sauce on the bottom of the pan (so your tortillas don't get hard). Mix chopped/shredded chicken into sauce mixture. Pour a good amount (about 1/4 cup) Read more:Enchiladas
Spaghetti Pompadour 2008-02-10 23:39:33 2 cans stewed tomatoes (NOT WHOLE) (save ½ can for later use)1 large onion, chopped (separate into halfs)2 Tbsp. olive oil1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning½ tsp. sweet basil4 tsp. salt1 tsp. black pepper¼ cup vinegar juice from a jar of green olives1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 6 cloves garlic, minced½ cup green olives, sliced Place into a blender 1 ½ cans tomatoes, ½ chopped onion and olive oil, Italian seasoning, basil, salt and pepper, and vinegars. Chop with blender until consistency of Salsa. Add remaining ½ can tomatoes, minced garlic, ½ chopped onion and sliced green olives and stir. Let stand at least 4 hours so flavors can blend. Boil spaghetti until al dente. Cover with pompadour sauce. Sauce may be heated slightly just to take off chill or add Read more:Spaghetti
Cream Cheese YUM! 2008-01-01 23:36:56 At the request of those Crazy Hip Blog Mama's, this is one of my favorite dishes during the holiday. Easy to make and fun to eat! Throw it on your list of appetizers and your guests will go wild! CreamCheese
Yum! 10 slices Deli Ham10 small green onions (cut off root and leave about 1 1/2 inch of green stem)10 slices thin Salami10 baby dill pickles quarters1 small tub spreadable cream cheese Spread cream cheese onto piece of ham or salami, add an onion or pickle (not both) and roll up. Switch off so you have half ham with pickle and the other half with onion, and do the same with the salami. Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve chilled. Variations: Use flavored cream cheeses and try other deli meats. Turkey is very good with the cream cheese and cranberry sauce. Read more:Cream Cheese
Potato Ham Soup 2008-03-14 18:47:44 Total time Start to Finish: 1 hour3 1/2 cups diced potatoes (peel if you prefer)1/3 cup celery1/3 cup onion3/4 cup cooked ham (I chunk it but you could dice as well)2 cups water1 can chicken broth (or fresh stock if you have some)1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon basil5 tablespoons butter5 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups milkSautee the onions and celery in one tablespoon of the butter. When the onions become translucent, add the potatoes, broth and water in a deep pot. Bring to a boil and then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender. Add the seasonings and let simmer.In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly s Read more:Potato
Creamy Italian Dressing 2008-03-26 00:05:21 1 cup REAL mayonnaise (not salad dressing)1/2 small onion (use a MILD onion)2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons white sugar3/4 teaspoon Italian
seasoning1/2 teaspoon Basil1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, onion, vinegar, and sugar. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate over night.This dressing is perfect on any salad and is especially if you boil 1 pkg penne pasta, drain, rinse, set aside. Chop 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup chopped black olives, add to pasta and stir in dressing. Refrigerate until cold and eat. Yummy! Read more:Creamy
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Crostini (crispy garlic bread) 2008-03-25 23:53:17 1 French baguette, cut into diagonal 1/2 inch slices 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup butter or margarine (beware, margarine is watery) 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Set the oven to broil at 425 degrees F In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, butter and garlic. Set over medium heat, and cook until butter has melted and the mixture starts to bubble. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat. Dip each slice of bread into the garlic mixture, turning to coat each side. Place Parmesan cheese on a plate. Press one side of each piece of bread into the cheese, and place cheese side up on a baking sheet. Broil on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
Pasta Salad 2008-03-25 23:46:04 3 cups rotini pasta, cooked and drained 2 cups broccoli florets 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1/2 cup sliced red onion 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives 1 cup Italian Dressing Cook your pasta, rinse and drain. Set aside. Optional: cook broccoli florets (I cook mine to take just a little bit of the crunch out by dropping into boiling water for 5 minutes then removing because you don't want soggy broccoli). Cool and set aside. Combine the other ingredients (except dressing) in a bowl. Add pasta and broccoli and toss. Add dressing and toss again. Refrigerate over night for best flavor. Variations: Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese in addition to the parmesan cheese (we like cheese!) Replace black olives with chopped green Spanish olives Read more:Pasta
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Bananas Foster 2008-03-29 16:11:53 How to Make Bananas Foster
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditBananas Foster is a dessert that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana (US). It's fairly easy to make and very impressive to watch, not to mention delicious. The burst of dancing flames will dazzle the audience, caramelize the bananas and tantalize your guests, while pleasing the eyes and "astonishing" the taste buds all in one shot! Ingredients Two bananas1 cup of brown sugar1/2 stick of butter1/8 of a cup of spiced rum: one shot1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract/essenceVanilla ice creamSteps Peel and cut bananas lengthwise and in half, then set aside.Remove the ice cream from the freezer and allow it to thaw.Set burner to medium to high heatPlace the butter into the saucepan, stirring continuously to prevent burning
Please help if you can 2008-04-01 16:44:35 One of us has a problem. She needs our help. She needs to make quality memories with her children while she still can. She needs your love and thoughts and prayers. Please
go and tell her hello. (HI LISA!) Then, come right back here and click over to Miss Ann Thrope (Original Formula) and give if you can. Even if it is a nickle. Every little bit will help. When you’re done with all that, gather your family around you and kiss and hug them. Tell them you love them. Call your mom and/or dad; your brothers and sisters; your long lost friend. While you still can.
Bean Salad 2008-04-15 15:52:17 I'm not a big bean fan, however, I had this salad at a BBQ and I loved it. It was good as salad and good as a dip on my corn chips. 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained8 green onions, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced1 green bell pepper, chopped1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 lime, juiced1/2 cup Italian salad dressing1/2 teaspoon garlic saltIn a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, green onions, jalapeno peppers, bell pepper, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and Italian dressing. Season with garlic salt. Toss, and chill until serving. Read more:Salad
Garlic Parmesean Chicken 2008-04-15 15:49:42 I found this recipe at Albertsons.com and it looked good so I made it last night. Holy delicious! Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 cup dry bread crumbs2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried basil leaves1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. (I use Pam. I use Pam for everything. I use Pam Butter Flavored. mmmm butterrrr)In a bowl, blend the olive oil and garlic. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the oil mixture and coate evenly, then in the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture. Bake 35 Read more:Chicken
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