June 8, 2011

Pasta and BeansAdd water as needed to keep beans covered. Drain beans and set aside. Cook garlic in olive oil in 12 inch skillet over medium heat until garlic begins to brown on the edges.

 

Fried RiceWe usually eat this as a main course, but it would also make a great side dish. We usually add Chinese BBQ pork, but it is a tasty vegetarian dish without it. My son requests Fried Rice often.

 

Fudgy Black Bean BrowniesI've been using this healthy two-ingredient brownie recipe for two years now. It's full of protein, fiber, and it's absolutely delicious. It has an amazing fudgy texture to it, you won't get from making the brownies with the box directions.

 

Spinach TomatoesCook spinach in medium saucepan until thawed; drain. Combine spinach, bacon, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, garlic powder and melted butter in bowl, and mix well. Spoon into tomato shells.

 

Heavenly CheesecakeThis cheesecake is truly heavenly! The smooth texture and unbelievable taste will have you keep asking for more and more.

 

Chicken Fried Round SteakCut steak into serving size pieces. Mix eggs and milk in shallow bowl. Dip steak into egg mixture, then into cracker crumbs. Brown slowly in shortening in skillet.

 

Frozen Bananas TreatI eat a banana every day, not only because it's delicious, but they are good for you. On these hot days, it's so refreshing to sit in the swing on the porch and eat a frozen banana.

 

Mountain LandscapeThis is a painting my dad did for me. It is so beautiful. He passed away about eight years ago. He is and was a great man!

 

Cute and Easy-to-Make Card for Father's DayStep by step instructions on how to easily make a cute card for Father's Day, using simple household stationery.

 

Use Jars To Mix Dressing and SaucesMy mom taught me to always use a jar when mixing the dressing for her potato salad or making any other homemade dressing or cold sauce. It is so much easier and cleaner than using a bowl.

 

Remodeling an Older Mobile Home?My husband and I just bought an older mobile home and now we're in the process of completely remodeling it. We need ideas. Maybe someone has done the same and has before and after pictures, and websites, or anything you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

Keeping White Appliances Clean and Looking New?How do we keep white appliances like our refrigerator looking like new?

 

Electrical Wiring Diagram for a Powercraft Riding Mower?My Powercraft riding lawnmower will not start. It turns over but does not fire. I need a copy of the electrical diagram. Anyone know where I might find one?

 

Substituting Spaghetti Sauce for Pizza Sauce?Is there anything I can add to spaghetti sauce to make it taste more like pizza sauce? At $1.58 for a large jar of spaghetti sauce vs. $1.88 for a small jar of pizza sauce, there has to be some kind of seasoning I can add to make spaghetti sauce taste more like pizza sauce.

 

Preventing Canned Green Beans from Getting Mushy?I canned green beans and when we ate them they were mushy. How can I prevent them from becoming mush?

 

Identifying Tiny Almost Microscopic Orange Bugs?I was taking kids that I work with out on the playground in the morning before it got too hot out and I looked down at my white shirt and all over it were these tiny almost microscopic bugs that seemed worm like. They were most definitely orange in color and it freaks me out; what are they?

 

Fixative to Prevent Glitter from Coming Off Dress?Is there a fixative for fabric to keep glitter from falling off excessively? I have a mother-of-the groom dress with an empire waist. The cloth above the waist has glitter threads throughout. It sheds glitter easily.

 

Light Requirements for Growing a Gardenia Indoors?I have a little indoor gardenia which I recently bought. I have 2 locations to choose from, but am not sure which is best. I have one room with a south window. The second room is one with 2 windows, one to the south and the other to the west.

 

Ideas for a Swim and Dance Party?I was thinking about having a dance party, but I also have a swimming pool. What I was thinking we could do is that go swimming for a hour or so then dance. Any ideas for anything else? For the people who don't want to dance there will be a ping pong tables.

 

Green Worms in My Zucchini?This is my first year growing zucchini. I noticed a few days ago that there was this semi clear goo on one of the big zucchini. I thought nothing of it. I went to cut off a sort of dead malformed one today and noticed a small green worm that was about an inch long.

 

Cleaning Toothpaste Out of a Toothbrush Holder?I have a vertical plastic toothbrush holder that cannot be opened. How do I clean the toothpaste residue on the bottom of it?

 

Feeding Baltimore Orioles?I was looking in a catalog today and with the hummingbird supplies it had an oriole feeder that held a jelly/jam jar. There was also a feeder very similar to a hummingbird feeder and a solution for nectar for orioles right beside the nectar solution for hummers.

 

Removing Hair Dye from Hands?How do I remove dark purple hair dye from my hands?

 

Indoor Gardenia Care?What is the best way to take care of a gardenia indoors?