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Chex Mix My Way

Posted by mapaklenk  

My family loves this treat made this way. The spices may be downplayed for those whose tastebuds like the milder versions by decreasing the cayenne and red pepper sauce, but sometimes we use even more of those! Great snack to keep around during... MORE»

Recipe #398792

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Buttercream or Chocolate Frosting Too

Posted by mapaklenk  

Trial and error has produced this easy, never fail frosting for cupcakes or a cake. This makes enough for a cake or about 18 cupcakes. MORE»

Recipe #394026

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Apple and Onion Chicken

Posted by mapaklenk  

This came in an e-mail from The Food Network and looks to be not only easy, but a different and scrumptious way to cook chicken. This would work well with pork too. MORE»

Recipe #393292

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Panko Chicken Nuggets

Posted by mapaklenk  

This is from the Food Network. My kids love chicken nuggets and, by making them myself, I know what's really in them. These are a little less fat too, and can be made even more so by using olive oil or cooking in the oven. MORE»

Recipe #389804

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Easy Mushroom Saute

Posted by mapaklenk  

This is a great accompaniment to a wide range of dishes and, aside from cleaning the mushrooms, extremely easy. MORE»

Recipe #389730

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Spinach and Mushroom Pizza

Posted by mapaklenk  

This pizza can be made very healthy with Egg Beaters or can be made with eggs - which are healthy too, but add more cholesterol. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. MORE»

Recipe #388736

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Steel Cut Oatmeal

(1 reviews) Posted by mapaklenk  

Steel cut oats are not flat or flaked, but look like grain. The taste is also completely different–sort of nutty, like wheat berries. They are touted as a purer choice than oatmeal. This recipe is from the Food Network. However, If you want... MORE»

Recipe #387227

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Overnight Baked French Toast

(1 reviews) Posted by mapaklenk  

We tried this over the Christmas holidays and it was a hit! Love that it leaves the morning free from cooking during family get-togethers. It originally came from the Allrecipes site, and we made a few changes. MORE»

Recipe #386511

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Giada's Asian Chicken Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by mapaklenk  

Just watched Giada make this and it looks so light and tasty! Can't wait to try it. Update: did try and have changed the dressing slightly, in agreement with the first review. MORE»

Recipe #384304

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Rock Creek Lake Fresh Peach Pie

Posted by mapaklenk  

A friend of mine shared this with me. I believe she said she found it in Southern Living. She made two pies out of this, although the recipe states one pie. That would cut the calories in half! Admittedly, I stuffed it all into one deep crust... MORE»

Recipe #384047

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One-Dish Pork Chops, Potatoes and Onions

(2 reviews) Posted by mapaklenk  

I found this on the Allrecipes site and have used this recipe several times with wonderful results. I made a few changes to the original and am posting here for the zaar fans to enjoy (as well as for me to find with ease). It produces a tender... MORE»

Recipe #352367

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Soft, Moist and Gooey Cinnamon Buns

Posted by mapaklenk  

I found this on Allrecipes, posted by Fionasmom, and tried it over the Christmas holidays this year. Everyone agrees it is a winner and pretty easy. You can make the dough the night before and finish making them in the morning. MORE»

Recipe #348329

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Leslie's Lasagna

Posted by mapaklenk  

I first made this recipe about 30 years ago, before I had even tasted lasagna - so I had no idea how it was supposed to turn out. I've modified it a little over the years, but everyone still loves it. It freezes well too. MORE»

Recipe #348309

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Pecan Crusted Bacon

(2 reviews) Posted by mapaklenk  

This recipe was in a magazine at the doctor's office. I copied it onto the back of my check book, and have used the last check, so am posting here for safe keeping. Have not tried yet, but plan to do so for the next family breakfast gathering. MORE»

Recipe #348277

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Smooth and Savory Potato Soup

Posted by mapaklenk  

I have been using this recipe for years and have been asked for it many times. It is simple, cheap and tastes great. Even DH likes it! MORE»

Recipe #346091

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Easy Sticky Buns

(2 reviews) Posted by mapaklenk  

This recipe was featured on GMA this a.m. and will be great for Christmas morning. It is created by the Barefoot Contessa. She used raisins and pecans but, as my family does not like them in sticky buns, I have excluded them from the ingredients... MORE»

Recipe #342886

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Kielbasa and Pasta

(1 reviews) Posted by mapaklenk  

Kielbasa with pasta in a tomato sauce MORE»

Recipe #341476

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Easy Flaky Pie Crust

Posted by mapaklenk  

Makes the flakiest pie crust with such ease! MORE»

Recipe #341250

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Sour Cream Bleu Cheese Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by mapaklenk  

A friend of mine gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago. It is still the best Bleu Cheese dressing I've had. MORE»

Recipe #338690

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Pecan Pie Tarts

Posted by mapaklenk  

These little tarts are the perfect size for a dessert tray or to bake more than one batch to send in a holiday basket of goodies. Everyone loves these! MORE»

Recipe #338652

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