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Mirassou and Eating Good

A Cowboy's Wife — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:32:50 +0000

If you haven’t noticed (and I hope you have), I’ve recently started posting only once or twice a week. This is intentional and it will be how I do things around here from now on. I’ve had a wonderful year but a busy one. One that had me so overworked that I couldn’t even remember [...]

Blueberry Pound Cake

A Cowboy's Wife — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:03 +0000

Pound cake is one of my favorite desserts. There is something about that buttery taste that just melts in taste buds! You can also make in a variety of ways guaranteeing satisfaction with just about everyone. Adding fruit to a pound cake is popular but one of my own favorites is Orange Pound Cake. Mmmmm, [...]

Halloween Appetizer-Snack: Crescent Mummy Dogs

A Cowboy's Wife — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:29 +0000

I said yesterday’s cute Witches Brooms would be my last Halloween food but…syyyyyke. I couldn’t resist posting these cute mummy dogs!! Tell me those are not cute, I dare you! And you could use mustard or ketchup as the eyes. Okay, this really is the last Halloween post. With all the Halloween sweets I’ve been [...]

Halloween Treat – Witches Brooms

A Cowboy's Wife — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:52 +0000

One last Halloween treat for you guys! These Witches Brooms are cute and tasty! One recommendation would be to use your own peanut butter cookie dough recipe or even the store bought roll. This one was okay but I’ve had better. And of course you can make your own orange icing or you can buy [...]

Almost Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

A Cowboy's Wife — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:00:44 +0000

I’ve made Chicken and Dumplings from scratch before but to be honest, it’s not worth the extra time in my opinion. In fact, check out this post on an attempt to make them from scratch and you’ll see exactly why go the quick route! I learned how to take a shortcut a long time ago [...]

Family Time and 30 Minute Pizzas (psst, giveaway too)

A Cowboy's Wife — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:34:10 +0000

Pizza is like the best ever food invention. You can eat it cold, hot, with meats, vegetables, and even as a dessert. When I was asked if I wanted to try the new Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast, I was like heck yeah! Any excuse to make pizza! We were supposed to have family night but [...]

Kitchenaid Stand Mixer, Products, and Giveaway

A Cowboy's Wife — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:36:10 +0000

The Kitchenaid Stand Mixer is my most favorite small appliance in my kitchen. It’s been with me a long time and just recently got me through 6 batches of fried pie dough…all within minutes! Anyone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen needs one. While the stand mixer seems to be what Kitchenaid is [...]

Halloween Treats- Boo Babies

A Cowboy's Wife — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:47 +0000

More Halloween Treats! Boo babies–Now tell me those aren’t the cutest things ever! Pretty simple to make too! INGREDIENTS 1 pkg. Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Cookies White Chocolate Morsels or Vanilla candy coating squares Mini Chocolate Chips Waxed Paper DIRECTIONS Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. Place each cookie in the chocolate and coat both sides. Lift [...]

Mom’s Baked Ziti

A Cowboy's Wife — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:00:58 +0000

Mom has made this Baked Ziti forever, or it feels like it anyways, and hopefully it will become one of your favorites! Just looking at it makes me drool! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 onion chopped 1/2 pound ziti 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese (may use less if desired) 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 3 [...]

The Easiest and Best Beef Bourguignon EVER!

A Cowboy's Wife — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:00:03 +0000

You’ve seen inspired handbags and clothing but what about gourmet food? Oh, you better believe it’s out there! In fact, I had THE BEST chef inspired gourmet food line, Beverly Hills Kitchen, today with my family– Beef Bourguignon. No, this country gal doesn’t have a clue how to pronounce it but that doesn’t matter because [...]