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Twisted Parmesan Breadsticks

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Yield:  12 large breadsticks Ingredients:  1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeastPinch of sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour3/4 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheeseGarlic salt, for sprinkling1/3 cup melted butter, for brushing Instructions:  1. Combine the warm water,… Read more »

Peach Mango Salsa

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Yield:  7-8 cups of salsa Ingredients:  1 large ripe peach1 large ripe mango3 medium-size tomatoes1/2 sweet onion1/2 green, red, or yellow bell pepper1 clove garlic, minced2 teaspoons (or more) minced fresh Jalapeno pepper1/2 cup (or more) freshly chopped cilantro1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar Instructions:  1…. Read more »

Soft Kefir Cheese (or Yogurt Cheese)

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A creamy soft cheese made from kefir or yogurt. Easy to make and a perfect substitute for sour cream, cream cheese, and more! Yield:  Varies Ingredients:  8 cups (or more) homemade kefir or homemade yogurt Supplies needed: StrainerBowlCheesecloth or thin dish towel Instructions:  1. Place your strainer in the bowl…. Read more »

Easy Refried Beans

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Quick and easy homemade refried beans! These beans are soft, flavorful, and good enough to eat all by themselves! Yield:  about 2 cups Ingredients:  2 cups cooked pinto beans*2 tablespoons oil1 small clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon chopped green pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin~1/2 cup water, as neededSalt, to… Read more »

Best Ever Blueberry Muffins

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Yield:  12 muffins Ingredients:  2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup oil1/2 cup milk, warmed in microwave2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups fresh or frozen blueberriesInstructions:  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 2…. Read more »

Best Ever Blueberry Muffins (Tammy’s Recipes)

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Soft, sweet, and bursting with blueberries: these blueberry muffins are our favorite homemade blueberry muffins, and super easy to make, too!Yield:  12 muffinsIngredients:  2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup oil1/2 cup milk, warmed in microwave2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups fresh or frozen… Read more »

Weekly Menu #7

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Sunday:  baked chicken legs, baked broccoli (Alton Brown’s recipe), a starch Monday: Easy Paella (my recipe) Tuesday: Greek Cigars Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:  Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese Soup, homemade bread Saturday:

Weekly Menu #9

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Saturday:  Scrambled eggs, onions, potatoes, bacon, toast, L:  cheese & crackers, sliced veggies, D:  Veggie soup w/ fresh bread Sunday:  Out for breakfast, L: to in-laws Monday:  Breakfast burritos, L:  ham & cheese sandwiches, chips, sliced veggies, oranges, cookie D:  Stir-fry w/ pork & rice,  pudding w/ whipped cream Tuesday: … Read more »

Oven Baked Chicken

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2 large egg whites 3 Tbsp honey-Dijon mustard 2 cups plain panko crumbs (we used Progresso) 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp garlic powder 8 skinless chicken drumsticks (about 2 1/4 lb) Nonstick spray Recipe Preparation Heat oven to 475ºF. You’ll need a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil and… Read more »

Irish Soda Bread

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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and frozen, plus more, softened, for skillet 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream 1 large egg 2… Read more »