September 20, 2006

Potato and Green Bean CasseroleRecipe for Potato and Green Bean CasseroleIn a bowl, mix all ingredients except crushed onion rings. Prepare a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour bean mixture in baking dish. . .

 

Week Night Chicken FajitasHeat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, cook 5 minutes or until cooked through, stirring occasionally. Add in dressing, vegetables and chili powder. . .

 

Biscuit And Pancake MixRecipe for Biscuit And Pancake Mix. In a large mixing bowl, combine all. Spoon into a 2 quart container cover tightly and store in the refrigerator. Will keep about 1 month. . .

 

Make Your Own Cake MixRecipe for Cake Mix. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening. Mix well and put in an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator, if you have the space. . .

 

Rice, Pea And Almond CasseroleRecipe for Rice, Pea And Almond Casserole. In large pan, saute garlic and onions in butter until onions are clear. Add rices for about 2 minutes. Add broth, simmering for about 30 minutes until rice is tender. . .

 

Aunt Virginia's SnackersRecipe for Aunt Virginia's Snackers. I make this in a 9x13 inch rectangular pan. Combine and pour over crackers. Bake at 200 degrees F. for 15 - 20 minutes. Stir at least once. . .

 

Mexican Wedding CakeRecipe for Mexican Wedding Cake. Mix all together and bake in a 9x13 inch pan for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees F. . .

 

Easy Beef StroganoffBrown beef. Add remaining ingredients, adding sour cream last. Serve over rice or noodles.

 

5 Cheese Skillet BurgersRecipe for 5 Cheese Skillet Burgers. Mix meat, egg, ketchup, 1/2 cup of cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and Shake-n-Bake mix. Shape into 4 patties. Place in non stick skillet, cover, cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.

 

Honey Gets You Everywhere: Frugal And Useful TipsWhen you buy tires from Goodyear, they rotate your tires for free (a $30 plus savings) every time. We only had the money to buy 2 at the time, but this still applies to us.

 

Shopping At Local Ethnic Food StoresBig Savings At Local Ethnic Food Stores. Check out small, family-owned ethnic food stores in your area if you're cooking on a budget but yearn for something a little more exotic. . .

 

Twelve Ways to Get Rid of Your Old BooksAs a writer (and literary packrat), I periodically find my nightstand and the shelves of my office bookcases sagging under the weight of enormous stacks of books.

 

A Texan Stopped At A Local Restaurant - JokeA Texan Stopped At A Local Restaurant - Joke. A Texan stopped at a local restaurant following a day roaming around in Mexico. While sipping his tequila, he noticed a sizzling, scrumptious looking platter being served at the next table. . .

 

Eagle QuiltEagle Quilt from Jeans. You can use recycled jeans to make a fabulous quilt! The entire background of this Eagle Quilt was made from recycled blue jeans. . .

 

Bread Baking TipsTips and recipes for making bread.

 

Famous Women Paper "Quilt"Famous Women Paper "Quilt" This is a paper "quilt" made from doilies, paper squares, and pictures of famous women.

 

A Tootsie Roll in The FreezerDieting and primarily trying to eliminate sugar is so difficult, especially for we older ladies. I keep a tootsie pop or any kind of sucker in the fridge. . .

 

Gifts In Canning JarsI get recipes for cookies, brownies, cakes, chili, or whatever I can find and then put all the dry ingredients into the jar. I then decorate the jar with raffia ties, paint, material, or whatever I can find. Last year I tied bells and candy canes on the outside and gave these as gifts at Christmas.

 

Sally (Border Collie)Sally is 10 months old and is a Border Collie. We found her on the street running through traffic. . .

 

Holder for Crochet HooksThose cheap plastic pens with caps make great travel containers for your fine crochet hooks. Just remove the "pen" part and pop in your hook.

 

Non-Typical Wedding PosesI try to think of poses that are not seen in your typical wedding albums, something unique to the bride and groom that will set them apart from the rest.

 

Marks From a Plastic Table Cover on My Dark Pine Table?Can I remove white marks from waffle type plastic table cover that got imbedded in my dark pine table?

 

Repairing a Hole In My Inflatable Back Cushion ?I have a pillow that is air filled for my back. I love it but it has developed a hole in the seam somewhere, nothing I have tried to seal the leak has worked. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can use?

 

How can I remove sparkles from a ceramic ornament?How can I remove sparkles from a ceramic ornament?

 

Anti-mold Recipe for Fabric?I am looking for a recipe for an anti-mold application on fabric.

 

What Can I Use to Write on a Mirror?I want to use a mirror as a note board, does anybody have any ideas what I could use to write/paint on a mirror that easily washes off? Dry erase markers are not dark enough. I tried one of those markers for windows like kids use to decorate cars for school spirit, but those seem kinda pricey.

 

Collecting on a Debt in Australia?Stupidly, I trusted my ex-fiance and lent him over $8,000 to help lower his debts. He dumped me after receiving the money (no explanation given, of course) and has since relocated to South Australia to avoid paying me back.

 

What is Octagon Soap Made Of?What is octagon soap made of?

 

Schumaker Pattern #dze0439?Please help me find pattern #dze0439 by Schumaker. I have started wallpapering and I am out!

 

Simple Decorations for My Kitchen?I am looking for simple decorations for my kitchen. My appliances are black and my countertops are black with beige small polka dots. I would like to put something on top of the cabinets like greenery or maybe a few baskets.

 

Tar Stains on Leather Car Seats?How do you remove tar from leather car seats?

 

Brushing My Dog's Teeth?Our 5 year old Rat Terrier needs to have her teeth cleaned. The Vet wants $250.00 for this. Has anyone cleaned their dog's teeth with the toothbrush and paste that the pet stores sell? I would be willing to try it. If so, how do you do it and how is the dog's mouth rinsed of the paste?

 

Sunflower Theme Kitchen?I live in mobile home I want to paint my kitchen. I want to paint the walls yellow using a sunflower theme. What would be a good shade, as my curtains are solid yellow panels with green check with sunflower valances.

 

How do you remove oil from your face during the day?How do you remove oil from your face during the day? I wear makeup and my face gets oily around the nose and forehead about noontime.

 

Tiny "Slug Like" Things In My Tub?What black slimy slug like thing (very tiny) would inhabit wet face rags in my tub?

 

Making Spreadable Cream Cheese?I bought a brick of cream cheese and I'd like to make it into a spread (like the kind you buy in a tub).

 

Vaseline Stain on a Rug?How do I remove vaseline from a rug? It is short pile and a dark color. I have tried baby powder and baking soda but I can still feel grease and see dark color.

 

Making Paneling Look Like Drywall?Can you tell me how to make paneling look like regular drywall walls that can be painted?

 

Low Calorie Casserole Recipes?Does anyone have any favorite low calorie casserole dishes?

 

Making a Purse from Children's Jeans?I am looking for directions on how to make a purse out of decorated old jeans. I've seen a few around and they are really cute. They are made out of children's outgrown jeans.

 

Guess The Food Game?Has anyone ever heard of a game that has you guess the food on a tray as you pass it around?

 

Slacks Too Large In The Legs?How do I take up slacks that are too large in the legs? The pants fit in the waist and stomach.

 

Puppy Pees in Kennel?How do I stop my 8 week old puppy from peeing in her kennel? When we first got her, I introduced her to her kennel, just like all the books say, but she still doesn't care for it too much. We had a little breakthrough when she went in her kennel twice last week to go to sleep, but since then has stopped.