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Veggie Bean Burritos

June 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Ingredients: 6-8 tortillas Sauce: 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 small can green chiles OR chopped jalapenos ½ T. chili powder ¼ c. tomato paste (freeze the rest for the next batch) ½ tsp. ground cumin ¼ tsp. ground coriander dash cayenne 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 c. water [can sub 14 oz can tomatoes for sauce and paste.] Filling: 1 small onion, chopped 2 ½ c. chopped veggies (green pepper, corn, zucchini, fresh mushrooms) 2 cans black beans OR 3-4 cups cooked dry beans ½ c. water 1 tsp. chili … [Read more...]

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Bacon Cheese Pull Aparts

June 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Ingredients: 1 egg 2 T milk 1 (16.3oz) can Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Refrigerated Original Biscuits 1 (2.1oz) pkg. precooked bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 oz (3/4C) shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 C finely chopped green onions Directions: Heat oven to 350...spray 11x7 or 12x8 (2 qt) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat egg and milk with wire whisk until smooth Separate dough into 8 biscuits, cut each into quarters. Gently stir biscuit pieces into egg mixture to coat evenly. Fold in bacon, cheese and … [Read more...]

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Easy Oatmeal Cookies

May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Ingredients: 2 sticks margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1 1/2 cup oatmeal 1 t. vanilla Raisins if desired Directions: Mix all ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. … [Read more...]

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Yogurt Pie

May 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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1 cup yogurt (any flavor) 1 package frozen fruit (to complement the yogurt flavor) 1 tub Cool Whip 1 graham cracker crust Thaw fruit. Combine fruit, yogurt and Cool Whip. Mix well. Pour into crust and refrigerate for several hours.     … [Read more...]

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Smores on the Grill

May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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GRILLED Peanut Butter Smores A dessert you can make on the grill! Ingredients: 1   Peanut Butter Cookie Mix, prepared, about 40 cookies 5   2-ounce chocolate bars 1   8-ounce bag large marshmallows Directions Prepare grill. Place 20 peanut butter cookies on cookie tray; break off a piece of chocolate bar and place on each cookie. Roast marshmallows over the grill and when soft, slide the marshmallows off onto the chocolate bar. Immediately cover with another peanut butter cookie, top side up, squeeze the sandwich together. … [Read more...]

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Easy Fantasy Fudge

May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Ingredients: ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) margarine 3 cups sugar 2/3-cup evaporated milk (small can) 1 pkg (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips or 12 oz. Peanut Butter 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème 1 cup chopped nuts 1 tsp. Vanilla Directions: Lightly grease 13 x 9 pan Mix margarine, sugar and milk in heavy 2-½ quart saucepan Bring to full rolling boil Reduce heat to med-high; continue boiling for 5 minutes Stir constantly to prevent scorching Remove from heat Add remaining ingredients (quickly); mix well Pour … [Read more...]

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Fun with Food

May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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From PBS  http://www.pbs.org/parents/parenthelpers/funwithfood.html   Your mom probably told you not to play with your food. But play is the very thing that may get your own kids involved in healthy eating. Here are a few ways to make fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods fun. 1.  Play games Even a trip to the grocery store can be an opportunity for play. Ask young children to help find fruits and vegetables that start with the first letter of their name. You may find that Abigail starts liking apples and that … [Read more...]

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Tacos in a Bag

May 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Ingredients: 1 lb of ground beef Taco seasoning mix individual size chip bags (varying flavors doritos, fritos, tortilla all work) favorite taco toppings (i.e. tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, taco sauce) Directions: Brown ground beef and prepare taco seasoning mix as directed on packet. Have all your toppings chopped up and ready to top. Grab your favorite flavor chip bag. Before opening, crunch chips in bag. Turn the bag to its side and cut along top. Add taco meat and your favorite ingredients. Grab a spoon and enjoy … [Read more...]

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Creamy Italian Chicken

April 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Ingredients: 5-6 chicken breasts 1 cream cheese 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 package Italian dressing mix 3-4 tablespoons butter Directions: Place chicken breasts in crockpot (they can even be frozen). Mix cream cheese, soup, and dressing mix together and spoon on top. Dot with butter. Cook on low for 8 hours. Yum! We serve it over mashed potatoes, but it can be served over pasta or rice as well. Delicious!! Enjoy! From: Tonya (Kimberly Youtsey) … [Read more...]

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Ham & Cheese Quiche

April 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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1    9-inch deep dish frozen pie shell 4 oz    chopped ham (lunchmeat is fine) 4 oz    shredded cheddar cheese 4    eggs 1 c    whipping cream, half & half, or milk ½ t    salt ¼ t    black pepper Preheat oven to 375. Sprinkle ham & cheese over the bottom of the crust.  Beat together eggs, whipping cream, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and pour over the other ingredients.  Place on a baking sheet for 40-50 minutes, until center is puffed. Allow to sit 5 minutes before cutting.  Serve with fresh … [Read more...]

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