June 2, 2006

Monkey MixAn easy and fun recipe for your kids, healthy too. . .

 

Roasted Turkey CalzonesWhether served for lunch or dinner, these roasted turkey calzones are a treat fresh or from the freezer!

 

Beef Macaroni SkilletIn 12 inch skillet, over medium high heat, cook ground beef and onion until meat is browned, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes with their liquid and remaining ingredients. . .

 

Greek Rice and BeansSaute onions in olive oil 5 minutes. Add beans and saute 3 minutes more. Add water and rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is done. . .

 

Easy BurritosLightly brown beef, remove from heat and drain. Stir in onion, seasonings, refried beans and chili. Spoon equal amounts of meat mixture on each tortilla. Roll and place seam down on jelly roll pan.

 

Super Chunk JumblesHeat oven to 375 degrees F. Beat margarine and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in white chocolate, walnuts and raisins.

 

Dangerous Foods for CatsSome foods that are perfectly safe for humans or other pets can be dangerous for your kitties!

 

Teeter (Cat)Teeter is 3 years old and is an American Shorthair cat. She was a kitten and was hiding in my grown son's yard from being chased by neighbors, He found her and brought her to Mom in the country. She was so afraid, at first, that she would climb the curtains. I petted, sang to her, fed her and gave her lots of loving care. Now she is my sweet baby. . .

 

Dog Fur ProblemsIf you have dog fur problems, buy sticky rollers and roll it on the dog. It does not hurt them, and it cuts down on vaccuming up fur. . .

 

Growing Water LiliesIf you are planning on growing water lilies in your back yard pond make sure the pond is situated in place where it receives at least five or six hours of sunlight a day.

 

For a Substitute for Watching Fat ContentI use creamora and water instead of milk or cream. This is in recipes or chowder, mac and cheese, etc. . .

 

Cure for Cracked CuticlesI'm a pretty avid crafter and always seem to have my hands in things that are not good for them. Lately I've been applying ChapStick to my cuticles a couple times a week before going to sleep, and it's worked miracles on the condition of my hands. . .

 

Uses for Citrus RindsIdeas for reusing Citrus Rinds. When you use a lemon, don't throw away the peel. Put it in a baggy and toss it in the freezer. Then you will have it handy if you encounter a recipe that needs lemon zest.

 

Star Shaped Pepper GarnishTo add a special touch to a pasta dish take a star shaped cookie cutter and press it into the flesh of slices of red or green pepper. Then place the stars on the plate of pasta to add visual interest.

 

Keep the Bubble WrapSave that bubble wrap you get in packages! It's pricey if you have to buy it and it really does come in handy for all sorts of packing things to mail, even packing up little delicate objects.

 

How to Conserve Small, Medium & Large Amounts of EnergyWith oil and gasoline prices on the rise, conserving energy is on the mind of many Americans. As a nation, we're being asked to do our part to cut back on the amount of energy we consume. Here are some easy energy conservation strategies that can save you money.

 

Dangerous Foods for DogsYou may have heard that certain people foods are dangerous, even deadly for your dogs.

 

The PrincessWhen my granddaughter was born, she was nicknamed the princess. Well, here she is on her 1st birthday, and the entire party was the princess theme.

 

Poll: Do you hang dry your clothing? Today's poll asks: Do you hang dry your clothing?