TURKEYS IN DISGUISE By Cynthia Platt Illustrated by Josh Cleland A hilariously fun read-aloud picture book where children think quickly and creatively to disguise a group of turkeys and save them from becoming Thanksgiving dinner! THE HUMBLE PIE By Jory…
These tasty and hearty biscuits are the perfect addition for a cold winter's night. Makes 8. Ingredients: 1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef 1 small green pepper, finely chopped 1 small red pepper, finely chopped 1/3 cup Kraft Original Barbecue Sauce…
Amelia is obsessed with baking soda. And really, why wouldn’t she be? It’s arguably the most versatile and mysterious product in the pantry. Her introduction to the stuff was early and personal – after trying every ointment in the diaper…
Amelia is catching on to this whole find-a-project, try-it-out thing. While flipping through Disney Family Fun magazine in search of perfume samples (poor dear), she found a recipe for these adorable lollypapas. And we had to make them. Now. That’s…
I hate throwing things out. Not in a hoarder kind of way, I almost obsessively use whatever I save as quickly as possible. But if something looks like it may have another life, I just can't waste it. There's fodder…
An awesome topping for fish, pork, or chicken, or for a "cleaned up snack" with multigrain chips. Ingredients: 1 cup chopped strawberries¼ cup chopped avocado2 tablespoons chopped red onion2 tablespoons chopped cilantro½ teaspoon lime zest2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons de-seeded,…
This cool, patriotic pie is perfect for the Fourth of July. Crust: 1?2 Cup butter or margarine (1 stick) 1?4 Cup sugar 1?2 tsp. PENZEYS CINNAMON 18 whole graham crackers, finely crushed (2 Cups)Filling: 1 14 oz. can sweetened…
Pizza you can actually NOT feel guilty about eating that your whole family will love! I found this recipe online after crazing pizza, but wanted to still eat something healthy! It is AMAZING! Cook Time: Bake 15-18 mins for thin…
This tasty treat is account representative Katie Gallman's Christmas Tradition... and much cheaper than Williams-Sonoma’s peppermint bark! Great to give out to friends as gifts too!Need:One box of candy canes2 bags of good quality Chocolate Chips (dark or Milk)1 bag…
My mom has made this tasty sausage casserole every Christmas morning since I was a child. Looking forward to keeping this recipe alive for generations to come! Ingredients: 12 slices extra thin white breadButter1 lb. Neese's Hot Sausage1 (6 oz.)…
This hearty hashbrown casserole is the perfect side for a hungry family cookout. Ingredients: 2 lb. package of frozen hashbrown potatoes1 stick of melted butter2 cups of grated cheese1/2 cup chopped onionSalt & Pepper8 oz. sour cream1 can of Cream…
This refreshing and delicious lemonade is the perfect addition to your next party. Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup hot water1 cup lemon juice or orange juice3-4 lemon and/or orange slices, cut in half3 cups cold waterSparkling bottled water, unflavored or…
One sip of this sweet peach daquiri takes me right back to summers at my grandparents' beach house as a child. Ingredients: 2 cups peaches1/2 cup 10x powdered sugar6 oz. Frozen Concentrate LemonadePreparation: Put all ingredients in blender. Fill to…
America’s favorite summertime sandwich.
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Try this tasty Turkey Wrap for an easy-to-make lunchtime meal. Ingredients:1 medium tortilla (flour or whole wheat)2 slices of turkey lunchmeat1 slice of cheese1 tablespoon ranch dressing1 piece of cooked bacon1 lettuce leaf2 slices of tomatoPreparation:Spread ranch dressing in center of…
This healthy dish is perfect for a Mexican fiesta. Ingredients:2 medium-large sweet potatoes, grated (or chopped into small, 1/4-inch cubes, but I recommend shredding. It's worth the effort!)2 cans organic black beans1 cup of quinoa, cooked3/4 cup fresh corn1 yellow…
These are one of my favorite brunch-entertaining recipes because they are so easy, use few ingredients, and bake up in about 10 minutes. Cheap, simple, quick. Yes, please! Heck, you don’t need to entertain someone to make these. Bake up…
This recipe combines many of Sicily's delicacies; fresh fish, fennel, olive oil, citrus, capers, anchovies, and mint all in one dish.
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