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Vanilla Streusel Coffee Cake

(1 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

From the Gray Whale Inn, Ft. Bragg, CA circa late 1980's. This is an extravagant coffee cake. Best for a crowd! MORE»

Recipe #277881

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Chicken Pot Pie

(1 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

This is Betty Crocker's chicken pot pie version with a couple minor adjustments. It's a great recipe! We gobble up this pie and frown a bit upon realizing the last slice is gone. Homemade crust sends this over the top...but use pre-made crusts... MORE»

Recipe #262989

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Mexican Polenta Pie

Posted by vivmom  

This is from Betty Crocker's "Good and Easy Dinners" with my adaptation. Go mild or spicy...it's up to you. This is good for when you don't have any meat defrosted for dinner but you want something hearty, pretty and kid-pleasing. (It... MORE»

Recipe #240464

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Zucchini Pepper Basil Pasta Toss

(1 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

Feel free to use this as a base and jump off at will with veggies and herbs. This is good for a little bit of zucchini, a little bit of fresh red pepper, a little leftover pasta in the bottom of the boxes...you get the idea. Great with grilled... MORE»

Recipe #230665

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Sausage in Sunshine

Posted by vivmom  

This became my kids' favorite breakfast when they were little...and they still love it lo these many years later. Easy, fast and filling! MORE»

Recipe #228168

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Pasta and Grain Pilaf

Posted by vivmom  

From "What's for Dinner?" by Maryana Vollstedt. A combination of grains and pasta with subtle herb seasoning, slightly chewy. I was happy to find that my whole family loved this...even the 5 year old! Hooray! It's delicious. MORE»

Recipe #225853

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Country Omelet

Posted by vivmom  

We just love food like this in our house...can you go wrong with eggs, cheese, potato, nuts, and a dollop of sour cream to boot? This omelet is served from the skillet, cut into pie-shaped pieces. MORE»

Recipe #225512

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Baked Zucchini With Mushrooms

(1 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

This comes from a Sunset cookbook compilation, in the section titled "Low Fat Italian." I made this when my wonderful vegetarian nephew came for dinner, and we all thought it was heavenly. It's a little bit like an oven-baked frittata.... MORE»

Recipe #225510

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Hamburger Noodle Bake

(3 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

This is my variation on "Grandma Dinner" served at my mom's house to her happy, hungry grandkids. It is homey, comforting fare... not gourmet, not too spicy, but quite satisfying when you're in the mood for a delicious ground beef... MORE»

Recipe #225507

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Peanut Butter Cookies (With a Corn Flake Crunch!)

(2 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

I like to use one stick of butter and one stick of regular Blue Bonnet margarine for cookies that call for 1 cup of butter. These cookies have a subtle peanut taste and a little bit of crackle from the corn flakes. MORE»

Recipe #225467

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Rice Pizza

(1 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

Use up a little of this and that... this is yummy and wide open for substitutions - it's a great idea and will be devoured! MORE»

Recipe #145532

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Orzo With Parmesan Cheese

(1 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

A lovely side dish — from "What's For Dinner" by Maryana Vollstedt. (Note: if you find your orzo sticking to the bottom of the pan after cooking, just remove from the burner and place on a hotpad with the lid on — let it sit about 5... MORE»

Recipe #145530

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Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

(1 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

This might not be for "everyone"...but we have found it curiously yummy for a week night meal without meat. If you love sweet potatoes and want to try them in a savory mix of black beans, rice and cumin...then come on! If you want a... MORE»

Recipe #141361

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Southern Stir Fry

Posted by vivmom  

A meatless winner from Betty Crocker. Fast, easy and even my non-green-vegetable eaters shovel this in! Bonus: Low calorie! (Up the cayenne if you want it hotter, or just pass hot sauce at the table.) MORE»

Recipe #141360

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

(3 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

Straight-forward, non-fussy, you've got these ingredients in the house! And it's soooo good. MORE»

Recipe #141359

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Spanish Rice Casserole

Posted by vivmom  

From a Southern Living 1979 cookbook. This is good, hearty fare — best remembered by the time we had a bachelor neighbor to dinner and he ate about four helpings. MORE»

Recipe #140543

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Pork and Potato Hash

(3 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

Perfect for leftover pork loin — even better if you have a little leftover juices (gravy or pan drippings) from your roast pork. Our family loves this. It's a Jacques Pepin recipe. MORE»

Recipe #140508

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Spinach Lasagna

Posted by vivmom  

No boiling the noodles. This is non-fussy lasagna that goes together quickly with satisfying results. It's yummy. MORE»

Recipe #140495

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Chicken and Peppers in Balsamic Vinegar Glaze

(4 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

This is pretty straight forward and delicious. Don't skimp on the peppers because they're awfully good! You can substitute green peppers for the yellor or red, but the dish won't be as sweet. MORE»

Recipe #134935

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German Style Potato Supper

(1 reviews) Posted by vivmom  

Fast! Kids like it! Something a little different from chicken for dinner. MORE»

Recipe #134504

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