April 19, 2010

Cilantro Cucumber Baguette BitesIn a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, dressing mix and sour cream.

 

Beer Battered Asparagus with Lemon Cilantro Dipping SauceI simply love asparagus and am in heaven right now because it's asparagus season. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or paper towels. Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan or deep fryer until it reaches 375 degrees F.

 

Vienna BurgersPreheat broiler. Combine first 8 ingredients in bowl; mix well. Cut bread into halves lengthwise. Spread each half with margarine. Spread ground chuck mixture over margarine layer.

 

Baked Acorn SquashPlace squash halves, cut side down, in baking pan in small amount of water. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until almost tender.

 

Honey Mustard Mozzarella ChickenPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix honey and mustard in a small bowl. Place the chicken in a baking dish and cover evenly with honey and mustard. Sprinkle with Bacon salt.

 

Strawberry DelightTear angel food cake in cubes or small pieces and put in 9x13 inch cake pan. Dissolve gelatin in hot water and add cold juice/ water. Let stand until starts to set. Mix in berries and Cool Whip. Pour over cake and fold in.

 

Kashi Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies (Copycat)These taste just like the Kashi chewy oatmeal dark chocolate chip cookies. Good way to use up granola

 

Egg and Olive SaladThis recipe is one of the easiest egg salad recipes to make. It's very simple, requires a minimum of ingredients, and is a nice break away from traditional egg salads. This is our favorite egg salad both for sandwiches and plated salads.

 

Bonnie's Caramel PieThis rich and delicious pie has an unusual cooking method but is well worth the time! It can be made with only 4 ingredients and is wonderful for a family gathering or church meal.

 

Scenery: Camuy, Puerto RicoThis photo was taken by me from inside a cave in Camuy, Puerto Rico, while visiting my family. This photo reminds me that beauty is everywhere.

 

Repurposing FurnitureTo make custom furniture, take parts of cast off furniture and remake it to suit your needs. I took a short wide dresser and cut it down to just two drawers. I placed a cabinet on top, putting a drop down shelf in between to make a computer 'armoire'.

 

Storing Leftover Soda PopAlways store 2 litre bottles of soda, once opened, on their sides in the fridge. As long as there is enough soda in the bottle to cover the cap, the soda will keep its fizz.

 

Perk Up Leftover RiceWant to perk up leftover plain rice or Rice A Roni Pilaf rice? Combine the rice with partially defrosted stir fry vegetables and soy sauce (to your taste).

 

Prevent Child From Sliding On High Chair SeatMy son had difficulty sitting up in his high chair without sliding down during meal times. I applied a piece of carpet tape on his chair seat and he never slid down again.

 

Recycled Planters From Old ShoesOur PTA president had us ask the school for a week to bring in old shoes for our green theme. Lots of the children brought shoes and the PTA bought soil and seeds.

 

When The Green Alternative Is Not The BestMy partner and I are currently completing a half built house. As we both have degrees in Environmental Studies, we were very keen to use the latest technologies, for instance; ground source heat and biomass to heat our home.

 

Use Aspirin In Laundry For Underarm StainsI've seen several requests recently regarding removing those ugly yellow sweat stains from clothing. I heard this tip this morning and thought it might help someone.

 

Use Shampoo Instead of Soap In ShowerLast night I didn't have a bar of soap in the house. So what was I to do at 11 pm? I have several bottles of shampoos that I don't like to use on my hair. I buy the ones with conditioner, like Pantene with moisture renewal, it makes my hair oily.

 

Wishbone (Border Collie)Wishbone will be 5 months old on April 16. Wishbone is a Border Collie I adopted on Feb 16, 2010 from the Humane Society of Kent County (Michigan).

 

Painted Bread BoxMy sister-in-law purchased a plain, wooden bread box at a second-hand store for $3.00. She knows I'm "crafty" and asked if I would paint and decorate the bread box with some type of blue and white design.

 

Recycle Buttons and Zippers From ClothingSave buttons and zippers from old clothes. Use buttons for updating clothes, pictures frames, etc. Be creative and save money, too.

 

Vinegar Rinse for DogsMy Lab/Husky mix has thick hair. Once a month during the warm days, I will take plain vinegar and mix it to a sprayer (just like you were spraying your plants) and spray the dog.

 

Make Wire Hangers Into Scarf HangersScarves are all the rage now and I wear them almost daily. I have always had a scarf collection, but with the fashion, I like to keep them handy.

 

Joke: Woman are AngelsWomen are angels. When we break a wing, we fly on our broom. We are flexible that way!

 

Mirror PinWith mirror pieces and some cool buttons, you can have a classy and sassy pin for keeping or giving.

 

Coco (Pomeranian)Coco is a 5 month old Pomeranian. I got Coco when she was 2 months old after my other puppy was stolen from our front yard. Her favorite thing is running as fast as she can and giving people kisses!

 

Patchwork Quilt TopperThe first quilt I ever made was a simple hand sewn patchwork quilt worked in strips at my grandmother's knee. A pattern now done on a machine and committed to memory that has been repeated many times over as Christmas, anniversary, wedding, and shower gifts.

 

Poke Straw Through Drink Seal To Prevent SpillsWhen I take my grandson to a fast food drive-in and order a kid's meal, I make sure no messes are made in my vehicle with drinks. Instead of peeling off the protective cover, I use a nail file to stab a little hole in it and insert the straw.

 

Dill Pickles for DiabeticsThis is a neat little trick for use with diabetics. I have tested this trick on my Dad, my Mom and 3 different boyfriends over the years. My sister and her boyfriend always had high sugar. I came up with a plan.

 

Paint on Polyester?How do I get an indoor, white paint stain (now covered by black permanent marker) out of my daughter's black polyester, crinoline and nylon dress?

 

Fabric Slipcover Too Shiny?My armchair slipcover fabric is too shiny. The store owner told me that would disappear after washing it in cold water. It didn't. Help please.Jacky

 

Best Paint for Stainless Steel?Can someone kindly supply me with information regarding the type of paint required to use on stainless steel? As the law in Malta states that no balcony is allowed in the colour of silver or gold, I was advised to manufacture three balconies in stainless steel and then paint them.

 

Birthday Cake Made from Cupcakes for Child's Party?I'm looking for a cake made out of cupcakes for a child' birthday party.

 

Feeding Squirrels ?I have 2 old bags of popping corn. Can I feed it to my squirrels?

 

Decorating a Bedroom in a Cheetah/Zebra Motif?I'm 18 and just started college. I redid my whole room, from painting my walls to getting a new bedroom set, etc. I want to do my room in a cheetah or cheetah/zebra motif. I need help.

 

Wagon Wheel Doily Pattern?I'm trying to find the 1989 April Workbasket issue for the wagon wheel doily, does anyone know where I can get the pattern?

 

Ingredients in Crawler Caller?Does anyone know anything about a product called, "Crawler Caller"? My friend has some he got a few years ago and it really works well. He can't get it anymore and would like some more. Do you know what it is made of?

 

Red Itchy Rash in Crease of Chin?I have red rash in the crease of my chin which becomes red and itchy and it burns, too. I also see skin peeling. What is it? yeast ? fungus? or skin disease?

 

Layer of Ice on Bottom of Kenmore Freezer Compartment?What is causing a layer of frozen water (ice) to coat the bottom of my Kenmore refrigerator's freezer compartment? Is it related to the ice maker? Can I fix it myself?

 

Child Visitation Advice?I need help. My ex wants me to send my child to him for the summer, but he has never met her. He does not pay me child support because he gets SSI and they can't garnish his check.

 

Tiny Bugs on Kitchen Floor Under Stove?I have these tiny mite looking bugs that are accumulating in my kitchen. I noticed yesterday that mostly they are under my stove and around the bottom.

 

Dyeing Hair Several Colors for Variegated Effect?My question is about changing black hair to a variegated color of red, dark brown, and very light brown. I read several postings about lightening hair color. But I am not sure the answers fit my question.

 

Planting an Aero Herb Garden Kit?We just bought one of those Aero Garden Kits. I've read all the directions, but I'd like to hear from people who have some experience with these things before I get started.

 

Fruit Dip Using Marshmallows?I want to make a fruit dip and I only have marshmallows and not marshmallow fluff. Can I use them?

 

Removing Rust from a Painted Metal Table?How do I remove rust marks from a gold metal table? It could be chrome, but it is gold colored.

 

Cleaning Sidewalk Chalk off Upholstered Furniture?How do I remove sidewalk chalk marks from denim fabric furniture? It is the large stick type chalk.

 

Cooking Pork Tenderloin in Crockpot?Can I prepare pork tenderloin on high in a crockpot or does it have to be cooked on low?

 

Chocolate Zucchini Cake?I'm looking for a chocolate zucchini cake recipe. The two that I have used just come out too wet or heavy, and won't come out of the bundt pan.

 

Using a Flea Collar on a Kitten?How old does a kitten have to be before wearing a flea collar?