• Egg, Ham, & Spinach Muffins - make ahead and pop a couple in the microwave for an on the go breakfast!
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    Egg, Ham, & Spinach Muffins

    February 23, 2013 - By 

    I’m making every effort to cut back on carbs whenever possible. I found these mini-egg muffins easy to make a head of time. Each morning, I just pop a couple in the microwave for about 45 seconds and add some fresh fruit on the side. Servings: 24 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups Kroger Break-Free Real Egg Product or about 6 large eggs 8 pieces ham 10-15 fresh spinach leaves with the stem removed; chopped finely 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2-3 finely chopped roasted red pepper 1 1/2…

  • Dessert - Recipes

    Apple Dumplins

    March 16, 2011 - By 

    These are ewy-gooey and oh so yummy! My hubby said they are probably the best thing he’s ever tasted! Servings: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 can crescent rolls 2 granny smith apples 3/4 stick butter ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar 1/3 cup of sugar 1/4 cup of Mountain Dew or Sprite Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel apples and cut in to small bite size pieces. Spray 9×13 pan (or any semi-deep baking pan) with non-stick spray. I had some extra apple pieces, so I just sprinkled those on…

  • Easiest Way to Cook Bacon
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    Easiest Way to Cook Bacon

    January 29, 2011 - By 

    About a year ago, I discovered the easiest way to cook bacon. 4 reasons I love this way of cooking bacon: * Cooks the bacon nice and flat. * Don’t have to tend to it like you do when cooking bacon on the stove top. * Can cook a lot of bacon at one time. * Much easier to clean up. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Get 2 cookie sheets and make sure they fit together like a puzzle. 3. Spray the bottom of the pan you plan to use as the top with cooking spray. 4. I line…

  • Dessert - Recipes

    Butterfinger Cake

    January 25, 2010 - By 

    Servings: 16 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix (use directions on box) 5 Butterfinger candy bars 1 jar caramel ice cream topping Cool Whip chocolate syrup Directions: 1. Use cake box instructions for the 13×9 inch pan. 2. After cake bakes, punch holes with a straw in the cake. 3. While cake is baking grind Butterfingers up in food processor or break up in package before opening. 4. Pour 1 1/2 cups of caramel over the top making sure some of it sinks in the holes. 5. Sprinkle on 1/2 of…

  • Beef - Pork - Recipes

    Homemade Meatballs and Pasta Sauce

    January 10, 2010 - By 

    Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours + Ingredients: For sauce: 1 lb. of Italian Sausage links (we use Hot) 2 country style ribs (optional – but add a lot of flavor) 1 large can of tomato sauce 1 large can of crushed tomatoes 1 can of tomato paste Italian seasonings (Oregano, Basil, Red pepper flake) Garlic powder For Meatballs: 2 lbs of ground beef 2 cups of Italian Bread crumbs 1 egg Directions: 1. Put Italian Sausage links in large pot with a 2 tablespoons of EVOO 2. Brown sausage on both sides 3. Drop in…

  • Chicken - Dinner - Recipes

    Spicy Honey BBQ Wings

    July 15, 2009 - By 

    The other day I was inspired to try out an idea. I thought of curing up boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite size or maybe a little larger pieces. Bread them and made a sauce to coat them in. I didn’t want to use the regular wing sauce, so I decided to make my own sauce. This is now added to our family favorite’s list. I usually have to make about 3 batches worth, because my family eats a load of these! Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Here is the secret recipe for our Spicy…

  • Beef - Dinner - Lunch - Recipes

    Bacon Cheeseburger Roll-Ups

    April 12, 2009 - By 

    I love bacon cheeseburgers, or any variation, so I was super excited to find this Bacon Cheeseburger Roll-Up Recipe. My recipe is a little different than the original in that I used homemade pizza dough as well as a couple other additions, I made. Servings: 6 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef 4 pieces of chopped bacon 1 small chopped onion 1/2 lb. (8 oz.) Velveeta Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 pkg. (14 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust (I used my homemade dough)

  • Recipes - Sides

    Parmesan Potatoes

    April 9, 2009 - By 

    I’m always looking for ways to change up potatoes. These Parmesan Potatoes are so easy and a family pleaser. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup of olive oil 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp. garlic salt 4-6 Yukon gold or russet potatoes, cut into thin wedges Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425ºF. 2. Chop potatoes into desired size. The thinner you make them crispier they will get. 3. Put in bowl with olive oil. Make sure all pieces get coded in the oil. 4. Pour 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and 1…

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    Chicken Pizza-ola Sandwich

    December 24, 2008 - By 

    I have been absolutely lovin’ Subway’s Chicken Pizza-ola Sandwich lately. However, I haven’t been loving spending $7 a pop, so I decided to see if I could make one at home. It turned out marvelously and what I love is that I spend less money and I can easily alter how it’s made. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil 4 hoagies split 2 chicken breasts 10-14 pieces of pepperoni pizza sauce 1 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella garlic powder Optional: black olives banana peppers Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2.…

  • Homemade Pizza Dough
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    Homemade Pizza Dough {Bread Machine}

    December 3, 2008 - By 

    Servings: 6 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 130 minutes Ingredients: 8 oz. water 3/4 tsp salt 2 tsp olive oil 2 1/2 cups of flour 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp active dry yeast Directions: Place ingredients in bread machine in order listed. Remember not to get your yeast wet in the process. Put on Dough setting and press start. After dough is done making, roll out, and finish making pizza.   Homemade Pizza Dough {Bread Machine}   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 1 hour 30 mins Total time 1 hour 35 mins   Author: Lysha @ A…

  • Turkey Treats are fun for the kids to make while you're slaving in the kitchen. Just make one, give them the needed ingredients, and let them create!
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    Turkey Treats

    November 26, 2008 - By 

    Today after hours of slaving in the kitchen for tomorrow, I took a break to help the boys make these cute turkeys to share with everyone at Turkey Day tomorrow. Here are the ingredients, some of which we didn’t end up using. I would have taken step by step picture to show how we did it, but I was trying to keep the boys from wearing half the chocolate icing. 🙂

  • Recipes - Sides

    Roasted Potatoes

    November 24, 2008 - By 

    Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Ready In: 50 minutes Ingredients 3 potatoes 1/3 cup Olive oil 2 tbs Dried Onion 1/3 cup All season salt 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp “Slap Your Momma” 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 5 finally chopped jalapeños (optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400°. 2. Chop potatoes in to square bite size pieces. 3. Place in bowl. 4. Pour in rest of ingredients and stir until spices are spread evenly. 5. Spread potatoes on pan. 6. Place in oven for 40 minutes. Flip potatoes after about 20 minutes.

  • Dinner - Recipes

    Stuffed Pasta Shells

    February 25, 2008 - By 

    This recipe for Stuffed Pasta Shells is on of my absolute favorites. It does require more prep time than I prefer, but I usually make at least 2 batches and free one. Who doesn’t love freeze ahead meals? 2 bangs for your buck! Servings: 8 Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 1 (16 oz.) package uncooked large pasta shells 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 (15 oz.) container ricotta cheese or cottage cheese (for less fat) 1 lb. of meat (hamburger meat/Italian sausage) 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese 1 (28 oz.) jar pasta sauce (I make my…

  • Chicken Cordon Bleu - Ready in under an hour!
    Chicken - Dinner - Recipes

    Chicken Cordon Bleu

    June 11, 2007 - By 

    I used to love getting the chicken cordon bleu in the frozen section until I realized how much sodium they had. Really overall, just super unhealthy. I love being able to recreate something that I love making it the way I want to and that gives you the liberty of making it healthier. Chicken Cordon Bleu Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 slices Swiss cheese or Pepper Jack for some spiciness 4 slices cooked ham 1 egg 1 cup seasoned…