June 14, 2011

One-Pot PastaCombine tomatoes, chicken broth, oil and Italian seasoning in large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add pasta. Simmer, covered, for 16-18 minutes or until tender, stirring twice.

 

Corn BubbleThis is a corn casserole with a savory taste. My family likes it really well. It goes well with most any meal and is very easy to cook in the microwave.

 

Blueberry Streusel MuffinsCombine flour, sugar, and baking powder in large bowl; mix well. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly, reserving 1 cup mixture for topping. Add eggs, milk and vanilla to remaining crumb mixture, stirring just until moistened.

 

Chicken Salad PieYummy dish any time. Seems that kids really like this. Most of us are always looking for a way to get vegetables in our kids, and this is a great way to get a couple veggies in them, in my opinion.

 

Ground Turkey GravyHearty and easy dish!

 

Fruit Cocktail Cake>Such a very moist and delicious cake, served warm or cold. Always room for another slice. By far, one of my favorites!

 

GuacamoleThis is one of my husband's favorites.

 

Grandma Sadie's Jewish Chicken SoupThis is from an old recipe handed down from generation to generation.

 

Cooking Stems of Broccoli and Hearts of CabbageWhen you are cooking broccoli, trim and peel if necessary the broccoli stems, then cut them, and add them to your boiling water. Allow them to cook until they are almost fork tender before adding the florets.

 

Closing A Bread Bag Without A TieIf you lose your bread tie for the bag, just twist the bag several times and fold the bag back over the bread.

 

Tips for Direct Sowing SeedsDirect sowing means planting seeds in the soil where you want them to germinate and grow. This is the simplest for growing many types of flowers and vegetables - especially those that don't transplant well.

 

In Memory of Stryker (Wolf/Husky)Stryker was a 7 year old Wolf/Husky. My daughter needed a soul mate, and in AZ, came this glorious wolf/dog who understood her. He was there before her marriage, children, and she understood him just as well.

 

Use Stray Earrings As CharmsThe fashion now in jewelry is to have multiple charms on a pendant. So, I used a stray silver earring with what looks like a turquoise head to bend the wire and put on a tiny silver medal that I had been given.

 

Craft: "When Love Meets" PictureIn this picture I made, the background is covered in moons and stars with Kenny Chesney on the bottom and a purple/pink flower I designed with Paint Shop Pro. I added a swing from our yard to this great picture.

 

Pillow Cases from SheetsIf you browse thrift stores as frequently as I do, you will find some very nice sheets. I am always searching for nice tricot or satin sheets to make pillow cases out of.

 

Wine Bottle LampRecycle your old wine bottles into beautiful lamps. They can be displayed on a counter, table, or anywhere where an outlet is within close proximity.

 

Wheat Grass for CatsI picked up a couple of containers of wheat grass sprouts in the produce section for my indoor cats, for less than two dollars each. I placed one container in a bigger bowl when I got home and put some gravel/stones in it to keep it stable.

 

Sapphire (Cat)Sapphire is a 9 year old cat that we inherited from my husband's brother. They could no longer take care of her. She is the sweetest, and friendliest thing. She loves to be rubbed, and to sit on your lap.

 

Identifying Tiny Black Bugs in My Carpet?How can I identify these tiny bugs that are almost invisible, although they are black? We have almost white carpeting in most of the rooms and you have to look very closely to see them.

 

Something is Sleeping Among My Garlic Plants?I have a question for gardeners, please. What could be bedding down in the middle of my tall garlic plants? They bend my beautiful garlic plants all the way over. The spot is pressed down into about a 1 1/2 foot circle. It is about the size of a coon or a cat or dog.

 

Mosquito Trap?How do you build a mosquito trap?

 

Salt Free Tastefully Simple Products?I would like to know which of Tastefully Simple's products are salt free?

 

Breaker Keeps Tripping?I have girls and they keep tripping the 20 amp breaker. I made sure there is 12 gauge wire and there are only two receptacles on this circuit. But when the girls plug in both hair dryers and curling irons it blows the breaker. Will I have to run a dedicated line for each receptacle?

 

Joining the National Guard at 35?I am currently attending college to obtain my bachelors degree in legal studies. I was searching around today for prospective employers and saw that the National Guard has a position open in an area of interest to me.

 

What is Growing in My Mulch?I have something growing from the mulch in my garden, it looks like a long finger. It's yellow with a an orange tip. Any idea what it is?Thanks.

 

Can Fleas Live in a Person's Hair?I have a dog and fleas live on him. Can fleas live in a person's hair? If so how do you get rid of them?

 

What is Living Down the Hole in My Garden?I live within the city limits in White Plains, NY. Last year I spent the summer clearing out my small back yard of heavy ivy growth. I later noted a 2 inch hole in the ground which I cautiously covered with soil. That hole reemerged and from what I can see it is very, very deep.

 

Easy Omelet Recipes?I am looking for easy omelet recipes.