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Bodacious BrowniesTry these yummy brownies!
Ham and Swiss MeltsSoften the butter, and mix in the garlic powder, onion flakes, poppy seeds and mustard. Spread the mixture on the kaiser rolls and add the ham and cheese. Wrap each sandwich, individually, in aluminum foil and bake at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Old Fashioned Raisin BarsBring the raisins and water to a boil, then remove from the heat. Add the shortening to the raisins. Cream together the sugar and egg, then add to the raisin mixture.
Mustard-Glazed Peameal Bacon (Microwave)In a 9-inch microwaveable pie plate, pour apple cider over bacon; cover and microwave at Medium heat for 9 minutes, turning bacon over and rotating dish halfway through.
Ritz Peanut Butter CookiesThese quick, yet delicious sandwich cookies use only a few ingredients and do not require any baking!
Sugar Snap Pea Stir-FryThis dish is nice to eat with lamb, ham, fish or even chicken.
Grilled Red Snapper with Sun-Dried Tomato GarnishMix together the garlic, olive oil, cilantro, dried oregano, lemon juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Place the red snapper in a baking dish and pour the marinade over it, coating both sides of the fish.
Easy Breakfast StrataBrown the sausage and drain. Mix the eggs, cubed bread, milk, basil, cheese, mushrooms, melted butter, flour, dry mustard and the salt with the sausage. spoon the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Elegant Cream Puff Dessert WreathHappy Holidays from Food Frenzie! Heat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until dough comes together. Remove from heat; let cool 5 minutes.
Avocado and Orange Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette DressingPlace greens in large bowl and toss. Top with avocado and orange slices. Serve with citrus dressing on the side.
Brick House Brownies
Mix all of ingredients together and put in a 9x13 inch greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Enchilada BakePreheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brown the meat and onions together and drain. Mix the salsa, black beans, dressing and taco seasoning with the meat. Arrange 3 flour tortillas, single layer, on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Chicken Enchilada DipRecipes for Chicken Enchilada Dip
Recycled Dinners as Easy as 1-2-3As grocery prices rise, the skill of recycling leftovers becomes even more valuable (as if it weren't already crucial in most family meal planning.) To ease the strain of grocery shopping as well as meal planning, try a 1-2-3 recycling plan to lengthen the life of your leftovers.
Use Cereal For Crumb CrustsLeft over or stale sweetened cereals can be crushed and made into crusts for ice cream and other fruit flavored cream pies; also chocolate cereals for other flavors.
Knifty Knitter Flower LoomThis I got on sale for $4.50, was 6 dollars. Totally worth it. It makes the cutest flowers in yarn or raffia.
Preschool Thanksgiving CornucopiaThis is a cornucopia my 3 yr. old grandson made in preschool. It was to be filled with things he is thankful for. I asked him to tell me about the pictures he glued in and he told me about Thomas and the toilet paper. I told him his grandma is thankful for toilet paper too.
Paper Bag Gingerbread HouseHave fun with the kids making faux gingerbread houses. Adults can do a more polished version, but the kids love it and it's a lot cheaper than wasting all the food as we have never eaten a real gingerbread house.
Relearning a Frugal UpbringingFrugal this, frugal that. I have always read the frugal news articles and magazine tips about living frugal with not just a little disdain. I was raised by a grandmother, aunt and uncle who survived the great depression, where frugal was the way to survive without starving.
Take Cell Picture of the Parking Lot Location of your CarIf you've ever tried to return to your car after shopping, and couldn't remember where you parked, then you'll appreciate this simple tip, so you won't spend precious time trying to find your car in a sea of others. Just take your cell phone out, snap a picture showing your location and shop 'til you drop knowing you won't be frantically trying to locate your car--especially in cold or rainy weather.
Scented Christmas Gift BagsI store my Christmas gift bags and tissue paper in a sealed plastic container along with 6 Christmas Spice scented tealight candles. The bags and tissue absorb and maintain the scent very well.
Hard Candy Decorative LightsWhen I originally made these about 20 years ago, I used clear plastic food containers which I can no longer can find. It also works over small clear plastic bowls stapling 2 together.
Tiger The CatTiger is 3 years old. I got her from a friend. She likes to play with purses, she's always searching people's purses.
Clever Ideas Using PhotoshopThis poster I did for my son for his birthday. He was on the HS football team that year and used the digital images from the teams website. I did this one in InDesign but you can use any page layout program. I then bought a real nice but inexpensive frame at Michaels.
Dollar Store Treasure Chest for ChristmasSince one of the best parts of Christmas for little kids is to open presents, I decided this year to make it a real treasure chest for my grandchildren. I went to our local Dollar Store and bought each one of them a plastic bin...
Try McCain Baby Cakes For LatkesInstead of messing up the kitchen making latkes, try the Baby Cakes by McCain. I purchased them at Target, in the frozen potato section. Yummy!
Padded Fabric StockingMake easy padded stockings with this simple pattern of fabric layers which include any type fabric cut in amounts of 4 and 2 layers of batting. I have made this size which is 9 inches long 4 inches wide and 7 inches from heal to toe end.
Glitter Holiday BallsI found 25 of each silver and gold glitter balls in a bag at the Salvation Army in Tucson, AZ. If you can't find something similar, don't worry. Sometimes you can find them covered in shiny surfaces, and you can add your own touches.
Skin Preparation for Wedding PhotosTo get the most out of your wedding photos, start early with caring for your hair and skin. Start drinking lots of water and get plenty of sleep. Both are essential to healthy hair and skin.
Use Carrot Cooking Water For JelloUse enough water for boiling your carrots to use for your gelatin. No one will notice the extra vitamins, and you only heat up water once, and you have one less pot to wash.
Golf Bag As A Tool CaddyDon't know what to do with that old golf bag and cart? Try using it as a tool caddy.
Crochet Gingerbread HouseThis project is a scrap yarn project. You need very little yarn to complete this project maybe an ounce of the main color and just scraps of the white yarn.
Treatment Options for Cat with Luxating Patella?My 2 year old female cat has been diagnosed with luxating patella. The cost of an operation is about $800 Au. There is also medication which is like Nurofen for cats. I can't get this unless I go to the vet. This will cost me $82, the medication is only $25 but the cost of the visit takes up the rest. Is there any other way of managing this problem besides the two I have mentioned. There are two vets in this town, one is very expensive but nice and clean and professional. The other is very smelly and cheap. I can't bring myself to take my babies to the cheap one for fear of cross infection.
Bamboo Palm Plant is Losing Leaves?I have a bamboo palm indoors that is losing leaves after they turn brown. The stems are drooping and growth has stopped. What am I doing wrong?
Sticker Residue on Satin Placemats?How do you remove gummy residue left after removing price tags from satin placemats? Thanks in advance.
Plumeria Not Blooming?I have a Plumeria that did not bloom this year, 2008. It is planted in the ground, about 6 ft. tall and has branched into 2 branches. It has lots of leaves but no blooms.
Wedding Reception Locations in Linden, NJ?I live in Linden, NJ and I am preparing for my wedding that will be coming up in September 2009. I have been checking at some restaurants for wedding receptions but their cost is way over my budget. Does anyone know of a community center that I can use for 300 guests. I also need to find a videographer/photographer for the occasion. I would appreciate any help or suggestions.
Ideas for Using Stand from a Bird Bath?The neighbor's cat knocked the bowl off of my bird bath and broke it in two. Any ideas for the stand that is left?
Removing Gum from Leather Furniture?I have a very stubborn, old chewing gum stain on a leather sofa. I've tried olive oil, peanut butter and WD-40. Nothing worked. Are there any other options?
Recipes Using Rutabagas?Does anyone have good recipes for rutabagas? My grandmother used to cook them almost like carrots in water, but added something for seasoning. Thanks!
Researching Greek Mythology?What are some good sites on the internet or books for looking up Greek mythology. I need help. Thank you.
Electrical Tape Adhesive on Clothing?How do you get adhesive from electrical tape off of clothes?
Where Can I Buy Butcher Paper?Does anyone have an idea where I could buy regular butcher paper?
Blimpie's Vinegar and Oil?I am searching for the ratio used for Blimpie's vinegar/oil combination. How much of each? I think it is a combination of red wine vinegar and olive oil. (I could be wrong.) Thanks for any help!
Furniture Left Scuff Marks on Hardwood Floor?How can I get marks off of my white oak hardwood floor, the polyurethane is scuffed? I moved a piece of furniture and have these clear marks on my floor!
"Putting on the Hits" Performance Ideas?We've been invited to a New Year's celebration, but are supposed to perform in "Putting on the Hits". Any ideas on what we can do? There will be about 5 of us available to perform.
Caring For Bamboo?What is the optimum condition for my desk bamboo to grow? I am in a competition with my peer and after one day he has substantial growth and I do not. I have placed it under my desk for the evening because I'm afraid maybe it's getting too much light. Your advice?
Freezing Homemade Cream of Celery Soup?How do you freeze homemade cream of celery soup?
How Much Does a Family Picture Cost?Does anyone know how much a family portrait runs? I have 12 people and we want to do a "cousins" photo, but we want to have it done by my friend and pay him a fair fee. Not sure what the sitting fees and portrait prices are for something like that. If anyone knows, please fill me in. Thanks!
Min Pin Smells Bad?I have a Min Pin and he stinks. I have been bathing him once a week. I know that bathing him that often is not good but lord I can't stand his smell. Anyone have any advice?
Paint Colors for Kitchen with Blonde Maple Cabinets?I am contemplating a color for my kitchen and need some suggestions. I have light blonde maple cabinets and dark countertops. The adjoining room is SW paint color Toasty Chocolate brown.
Using Stale Coffee?I acquired a huge can of stale ground coffee from my workplace (Kirkland brand) and am wondering what I can do with it besides the usual recycled tips I've found online (ie. garden, compost...).
Changing My Family's Eating Habits?I am looking for some advice. I am planning on changing my family's eating habits on Jan. 1; we are a typical American family who loves hamburgers, fries, sweet cereals, etc. I am working on losing weight on the Flat Belly Diet (see Prevention.com), which follows the idea of burning fat using MUFAs, mono-unsaturated fats, such as avocados, nuts, olive oil, etc.
Percolator Coffee is Very Weak?I have a Farberware electric percolator that seems to have a problem making coffee. It comes out very weak. Any hints as to why?
Replacement Parts for Gott Stainless Steel Thermos Bottle?I am searching for parts for a one quart Gott stainless steel Thermos Bottle. I would be willing to purchase the whole thing. This is such a good product. Does anyone know where I can find them?
Getting Nail Glue Out of Hair?How can I get nail glue out of my hair?
Freezing Holuptsi (Cabbage Roll)?Can Holuptsi made with cooked rice and raw shredded potatoes be frozen after cooked?
Purple Avon Jewelry Box?I am looking for an Avon purple jewelry box. Does anyone know where I can find one?
Crocheting Fur for the Top of Gloves?I would like a pattern for crocheting fun fur around the top of mittens and gloves?
Recipe for Ice Cream Fudge?I used to have a wonderful fudge recipe using ice cream. I cannot find it and wonder if someone has one they like? Thanks.
