March 31, 2011

Tortellini with Ham and BroccoliEnjoy this easy casserole for a tasty main dish.

 

Farfalle and Cannellini PomodoroCook pasta al dente according to package instructions and drain. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat; add garlic and cannellini and cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are heated through, about 3 minutes.

 

Oven BBQ ChickenIn saucepan, combine tomato sauce, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Heat to boiling; reduce the heat and simmer 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Arrange chicken breasts in 9x13 inch pan.

 

Crock Pot Roast Beef and VegetablesThis is a Weight Watchers crock pot 6 Points Plus dinner recipe. Trim fat from roast. If necessary, cut roast to fit into a 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker. Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

 

Apple CrispButter pan. Lay apples in pan. Mix remaining ingredients together and cover apples with it. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

 

Confetti Popcorn Balls Spray large bowl with vegetable spray. Combine popcorn, gumdrops and peanuts in bowl. Combine marshmallows and margarine in large saucepan, and melt over medium heat, stirring constantly.

 

Lemon Scones with Raspberry CreamThe raspberry cream is an alternative to the normal jam and cream.

 

Z'sip CrunchMmmm good! Crunch your way to good health! A healthy, high energy, protein and vitamin rich snack. It requires just a few moments a day to devour with a cup of steaming java or cool juice at your favorite cafe.

 

Company Corn BreadMelt butter. Beat eggs until fluffy. Stir in butter, buttermilk and honey. Sift dry ingredients together. Mix dry ingredients with buttermilk mixture until batter has consistent texture.

 

Mansy (Chihuahua)Mansy is a 16 year old Chihuahua who I found through the paper, many, many years ago. He likes to eat, sleep, and bark.

 

Recycled Pet BedGive your missing socks a new purpose. Make a dog or cat bed.

 

Don't Overlook Sumac For The GardenSumacs are fast growing, tough, and versatile. They are not usually a good choice for people with small gardens, but if you have the space, there are plenty of advantages to growing them.

 

Make Paninis Using Foreman GrillWhen we don't have any leftovers for lunch, we have a sandwich. I got tired of a cold sandwiches, so I thought why not make a panini? Not having a panini press or sandwich maker, I thought I would try my George Foreman Grill.

 

Dreamer (American Bull Dog)Dreamer is a 3 year old American Bulldog. We got him from a friend of ours who breeds them. He loves to swim and chase fish in the water. We live on a 48 foot boat and the upper deck is his domain.

 

Scenery: Long Icicle (Clio, Michigan)I went out to get in the car, and this ice sickle was hanging from the end of my house.

 

Freeze Leftover HamAfter cooking a ham, if you have lots of left over meat, slice and put in plastic bags. Store in the freezer. The next time you are in a hurry, take the ham out of the bags and microwave.

 

How to Chop an OnionTrim off the flat top end of the onion, that is opposite the root end. Set the onion down on the cut side so it won't roll around.

 

Scully (Tabby)Scully is a 6 year old handsome tabby with some Maine Coon. We got Scully and his sister Kit Kat for mousing duties, as well as the fact that every home should have a cat.

 

Praying Mantis (Leavenworth, WA)I found this mantis crawling around in some lavender at my mother's house in Leavenworth, WA.

 

Repairing a Seam on a Leather Couch?How do I repair torn seams on a leather furniture suite?

 

Will the Back2Life Machine Help with Scoliosis?Can the Back2Life machine, that is advertised on television and internet, help somebody with scoliosis?

 

Stains on Stored Clothing?I have an "old age" discoloration on a sweater. That "old lace" yellow type of color where it was folded. How can I remove it? The sweater is ivory colored and is a cotton/ramie blend.

 

Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working?My ice maker stopped working on my Whirlpool side by side. How do I check to see whether it's the actual ice maker or the water inlet valve that is not working? Help!

 

Manwich Recipe?Cricket mentioned making a Manwich. Is this a man size sandwich? I do enjoy Thrifty Fun. It helps to show that we sometimes do things differently, but basically we are the same the world over.

 

Crochet Baby Doll Pattern?I am looking for a crochet doll pattern. She has blonde hair and the head is done in 2 pieces. Does anyone recognize and know where I can find this pattern?

 

Wrinkles on My Wedding Dress?I have a silk wedding dress. How should I get the wrinkles out? Has anyone done this before?

 

Removing Grease Stains from Clothing?How do I removed grease stains from clothes, all types of material?

 

Where Can I Get Oat Flour for Facial Masks?Would anyone know what oat flour is? I want to experiment with some facial masks until I find the right one and this oat flour comes up a lot.

 

Cleaning Permanent Marker Off Walls?How do I get black permanent marker off the walls?

 

What Should I Discard to Be Rid of Bedbugs When Moving?I got bedbugs from my previous apartment, it got treated by Terminex. We moved right after to another apartment thinking they are gone as we were not getting bitten. Now 10 months later, I got bitten maybe a few times, not as bad as before though.

 

Replacing the Spring on a Lawn Mower Pull Cord?How to repair Craftsman 2, 1 pull start Pacesetter lawnmower? It is the spring and the cord that need repair.

 

Dog Peeing in the House Since the Death of Other Pet?I have recently had to have my 20 year old Lab put to sleep. Now my 8 year old Boxer wees in house almost every time I go out. She never did if before when my other dog was here. Please help.

 

Source for Craft Dolls?I am looking for dolls so that I can make a sitting bed doll. I can't find the dolls. I don't want a Barbie type of doll. I would like one that has old fashion hair and a stockier body. Do you know where I can find any? Thank you in advance for your help.

 

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping?I have detached the smoke detector from the ceiling electrical contact, but the chirping continues without stopping.

 

Fixing a Washer That Won't Spin?In the last spin cycle, my washer made a breaking, grinding plastic noise. I opened lid and after a minute of this noise it stopped spinning and the motor was still running? It agitates, washes clothes, drains water out, but will not spin?

 

What is a Hamburger Press?In Cricket's recipe hint she mentioned making hamburgers in a press; what is this like? I do enjoy Thrifty Fun. It helps to show that we sometimes do things differently, but basically we are the same the world over.

 

Applying Spray Glitter to Acrylic Craft Beads?I have a large amount of round, faceted, acrylic craft beads that I would like to use for Christmas crafts. If I rough up the surface on them would spray glitter stick to them? Any advice?

 

What Breed is My Dog?I got my German Shepherd puppy a few months ago from a rescue shelter. I was bummed when I got there and realized she was a mix, but she was so dang adorable that I got her anyways. She is a sweet dog, but very hard to potty train. She is extremely protective.

 

Removing Underarm Stains on White and Colored Clothing ?How to get underarm stains from both black and white t-shirts?

 

White Heat Marks on a Wood Table?How do I get white rings marks, caused by heat, from my dining table?

 

Rust Stains in the Bathtub?How do you get rust and other stains out of a bathtub without scratching the tub?

 

Painting After Removing Wallpaper?My walls are damaged after years of papering. I now want to paint them. Is there an easy way to repair them is it expensive to get them skimmed.

 

Updating a Bathroom with Pinkish Burgundy Fixtures and Shower?I live in a townhouse. The master bath and the half bath have fixtures (and 1 shower is tiled) in a pinkish burgundy that looks unfashionable. Is there a way that I can decorate the rooms around the fixtures, or is there a good product that will cover the color and a good paint to use over that?

 

Dark Blemishes on Face?I'm 16. Last year I had a pimple in the middle of my eyebrows and I kept picking it and picking it. Now I have a dark mark in the middle of my eyebrow. Does anyone know how I can make it go away fast.

 

Keeping Dogs From Pooping on Grass?I have people who live next door (I don't consider them neighbors). They have a dog. I have asked them on separate occasions not to let their dog poop on my grass.

 

Kenmore Refrigerator is Beeping?I have a Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator Model # 106.53564202 that has a beeping sound coming from behind the electronic control panel. Everything works fine with the exception that sometimes the motor cuts on and off when the beeping is in rapid succession.

 

Paint Color Advice for a Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and White Countertops?I painted my kitchen cabinets a wood brown. My counter top is white. I have white tile over most of the kitchen. What color should I paint my tiles and the wall?