Extreme Recarding
I cut the tops off Christmas cards, paste them on paper folded over. These greetings are then delivered to hospital and nursing homes during the holiday season.
Freezing Onions?
I do it all the time, especially when onions are on sale. I use them for cooking only.
Spanish Rice Recipes?
Saute med size chopped onion in olive oil until translucent, add 1 cup white rice stirring until rice is fully covered and translucent. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili powder. Mix and add 1 8oz can of tomato sauce and1 1/2 cups water. Bring to boil...
Freezing Bell Peppers?
I clean and cut them up in 1 size pieces. Put in plastic bags and freeze. They only freeze well if used for cooking. I use them for my recipe Stuffed Pepper soup I have stuffed whole peppers and froze them also.
Healthiest Produce for the Money
Oranges and Bananas have too much potassium for those with kidney problems and too many greens spinach etc. are not good to people taking some heart medication.
DonnaLou Shepherd's Pie
I prepare this for vegetarians, instead of the ground meat I use chopped mushrooms, and instead of corn I use peas and vegetable broth.
Uses for Leftover Bread?
I save it until I have enough for bread pudding. There are many recipes on line for this.
Finding Great Recipes
I have been getting rid of many of my cook books. I can get most recipes from Google.
Add Pumpkin Pie Spice to Coffee Grounds
I also do the same thing with ground cinnamon. 1 tsp to a 4 pot.
Say "No" to Pizza Delivery
I also make pizzas out of English muffins. Spread the sauce on the muffins, put on the topping add a little cheese, bake in the oven.
Start Your Day With a List
I prioritize my list, some things are more important than others. Also, I cross out completed items with different color markers. Looks so pretty when completed.
Monday Night Chicken Tacos
I use left over chicken and warm it through with a jar or fresh ready made salsa. Makes easy tacos.
Stale Bread For French Toast
I make bread pudding with stale bread. Condensed milk, raisins, cinnamon vanilla and bake it.