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How To Make Delicious & Inexpensive Risotto (creamy rice)

2013-06-01T10:12:00.001-04:00

Risotto (or creamy rice) is a great budget friendly meal. I make upwards of 20 varieties of risotto flavored with different types of vegetable sauces I make by combining and sauteing veggies,...

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Easy Crock Pot Ribs

2013-05-29T10:35:00.001-04:00

These easy crock pot ribs use a homemade dry spice rub. This rub recipe is one that I came up with based on my tastes, but you can modify it based on what spices you like and what you have on...

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Baba Ganoush: Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Dip

2013-05-10T17:48:00.001-04:00

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant peeled 2 red bell peppers 1 1/2 cups of red onion (roughly chopped) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper juice from 1 small...

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Crock Pot Tamales (easy step by step instructions)

2013-05-10T11:07:00.003-04:00

Good tasting tamales are almost a work of art. They are also pretty labor intensive. Using your crock pot to cook the meat beforehand is a way to simplify the process a bit. Everyone seems to have...

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Homemade Vegetable Soup Recipe

2013-05-08T14:58:00.001-04:00

Today is Wednesday - the day I get my organic produce box delivered to me. Before I get my new produce, I usually clean out my fridge in preparation for it. I...

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How To Make Spaghetti Sauce From Fresh Tomatoes (No Peeling No Seeding)!

2013-04-26T19:06:00.000-04:00

Have tomatoes? I usually have a pretty good supply of container tomatoes I grow on my screened in patio. My Patio Container Tomatoes This from scratch marinara...

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How To Cook Beet Greens

2013-04-12T06:33:00.001-04:00

Hold up! If you bought some beets, don't throw out those greens attached to them! Beet greens taste good and are super for you. They are a fantastic source of vitamins K, A and...

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How To Cook Fresh Beets (The Easy Way)

2013-04-09T12:01:00.002-04:00

I grew up pretty darn sure that I hated the taste of beets! They tasted like dirt! Bleck!!!! The reason WHY I felt that way is because I had never had a...

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How to Cook Sweet Potatoes in Your Crock Pot. So Easy!

2013-04-01T16:38:00.001-04:00

The slow cooker is a GREAT way to cook sweet potatoes. It doesn't get any easier then this. In the picture above, I cooked organic purple sweet potatoes. However, you...

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Reuben Dip (Microwave, Crock Pot or Oven)

2013-03-16T15:03:00.004-04:00

Have a little leftover corned beef from St Patty's Day? This is a great easy use for it! You can make this with corned beef leftovers or corned beef from your deli. This made about 6 cups...

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Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (that actually tastes good)

2013-03-15T13:48:00.000-04:00

I've tried a lot of different corned beef and cabbage recipes in the slow cooker. This by far is my favorite. The corned beef comes out deliciously tender, but not overcooked and the...

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Space Girl Organics: Orlando Area Organic Produce Delivery (Review)

2013-03-13T09:47:00.000-04:00

For many years, I have from time to time ordered organic produce boxes from a few different places near the Orlando / Space Coast area...

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Easy Jalapeno Popper Dip

2013-03-08T13:20:00.000-05:00

All the great taste of jalapeno poppers without all the work! This is an easy delicious dip that everyone is sure to enjoy! The jalapenos are deseeded so they add flavor, but only a...

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Recipe Substitution: How to Make Heavy Cream from Skim Milk and Butter

2013-02-24T11:17:00.002-05:00

Heavy cream is not something I always have on hand. However, I always seem to have milk and butter around. When making a recipe that calls for heavy cream, you can make a...

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Easy Pecan Pie Recipe

2013-02-14T10:39:00.000-05:00

This is an easy traditional pecan pie recipe. By easy I mean...my 7 year old proudly made this pie all by herself start to finish. It was delicious!! When served with a side of...

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How to Make a Pinata from a Cereal Box (EASY)

2013-01-29T11:40:00.000-05:00

Every other year my kids have a big birthday party with all their friends at the place of their choosing. On the off years, we have a smaller family birthday celebration. However, I...

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How To Make An Easy Dinosaur Cake

2013-01-28T19:53:00.001-05:00

Making your own Dinosaur Cake can be simple, easy and very inexpensive. If you are short on time, the easiest way to make a delicious cake is to use a boxed cake, but make homemade...

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How to Make an Easy Beer Can Cake

2012-12-29T09:21:00.000-05:00

A Beer Can Cake is a fun adult party gift for your beer lovin' friends. You can make it as simple or intricate as you desire or as small or tall as you like. Here are basic...

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Easy Hashbrown Casserole (OAMC)

2012-12-27T12:23:00.002-05:00

I have tried several hash brown casserole recipes and this variation is my favorite. This is a good recipe for the holidays or a brunch. The hash browns should be thawed for this...

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My Favorite Artichoke Dip Recipe

2012-12-21T12:26:00.001-05:00

Everyone has their favorite Artichoke Dip recipe....this is my favorite. Makes approx. 3 cups of dip Ingredients: 1 can of artichokes (drained and chopped) 1 can of green...

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How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments (3 Easy Ingredients)

2012-12-17T12:46:00.003-05:00

My kids love to craft and cook. Salt dough ornaments are a fun and easy project that combines the two. Your kiddies will have a great sense of pride seeing their own creations....

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Easy Pigs in a Blanket Recipe (2 ingredients)

2012-12-12T18:57:00.001-05:00

This easy Pigs in a Blanket appetizer is adored by kids and adults. It is oh soooo simple. This recipe makes 36 pigs in a blanket. Approx. Prep Time: 10...

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How to Disinfect and Sanitize a Toothbrush (Manual or Electric)

2012-10-15T11:19:00.003-04:00

Just got over a cold or the flu? You should really change or clean your toothbrush. Usually, I just run mine through the dishwasher using a bleach based detergent. However, that...

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How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds (that actually taste good)...

2012-10-13T18:38:00.003-04:00

Don't throw out those pumpkin seeds from your Jack-O-Lantern. Pumpkin seeds are nutritious AND delicious. I've tried many different techniques of roasting pumpkin seeds and this, I...

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How To Make Easy Homemade Ricotta Style Cheese (for cooking or eating)

2012-09-14T10:54:00.000-04:00

Ingredients: 8 cups of whole milk 1 cup of heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon of salt 5 tablespoons of real lemon juice You will also need: a large strainer and cheesecloth or sterile...

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