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Easy Cheesy Beer Bread

I made this bread for a soup supper for my teachers at school. It's great for dipping into soups, but it definitely has a strong beer taste.Ingredients2 c. all purpose flour1 c. whole wheat flour1/3 c. packed brown sugar4 1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 tsp garlic powder1 c. shredded ...

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Homemade Pizza Crust

I got this recipe off a blog a long time ago, and have seen it many places since, but I don't remember the original source. It's a great, easy crust. Ingredients 1 tbsp active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degress F) 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups ...

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Menu Plan Monday

Our Christmas break got off to a bit of a rough start. Corey woke up on Christmas Eve with a stomach bug. :( Needless to say, it wasn't a very enjoyable day and we had to miss Christmas Eve service at church, which is always one of my favorite services of the year. On the plus side, ...

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Bruschetta 'n Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This recipe was pretty simple to make and looks very impressive. It is definitely a company-worthy dish. I took four large chicken breasts and split them half to make 8 thin breasts and avoided having to pound them thin. I also substituted Kraft Light Italian dressing for the one ...

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Green Beans Almondine

These are very tasty. I used frozen green beans that you steam in the bag and they worked great.Ingredients:1 1/4 lbs. Fresh green beans, trimmed1 tsp. Butter1/2 tsp. Shallot, minced1 each Garlic clove, minced1/4 cup Toasted sliced almonds3 slices Bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)Salt, ...

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Menu Plan Monday

Well, I've been fighting a stupid cold all week, so this is going to be a short post. We're out of school for break, though, which is a great thing. I didn't get to a couple of recipes last week, so you'll see them repeated this week (I made one tonight). I do promise to get pictures ...

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Menu Plan Monday

Last week was a bit hectic for our family (which is not unusual), but on top of it all, I managed to catch a cold. I'm such a wimp about being sick. Anyway, this week shouldn't be too bad. Corey has a band concert on Tuesday, and Friday is our last of school before Christmas break. ...

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Breakfast Bake

I had some Crescent Creations in the fridge that I needed to use, so I gave this recipe a try. It was really tasty and the family loved it. I didn't have a whole package of ham, so I added about 6 slices of bacon (cooked and chopped). It's great heated up the next day.Ingredients1 ...

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Beef Porcupine Balls

These were a very tasty alternative to traditional porcupine meatballs made with regular rice. The Rice-a-Roni gives it a great flavor.Ingredients1 pkg. beef Rice-a-roni1 lb. ground beef1 egg, beaten2 1/2 c. hot waterDirectionsMix together ground beef, Rice-a-roni and egg. Shape ...

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Pork Chops with Cranberry Balsamic Sauce

The picture doesn't do this recipe justice. It's very tasty. Even Corey ate it!Ingredients:4 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thickLemon pepper seasoning2 tbsp. butter2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 3/4 cups Swanson® Chicken Stock1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 cup dried cranberries OR dried ...

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Herbed Chicken in Pastry

This was a wonderful recipe that looks very impressive, but it's so easy to make!Ingredients1/2 of a 17.3 ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)1 egg1 tbsp. waterGround black pepper (optional)4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts halves2 tbsp. butter1 container ...

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Menu Plan Monday

We had a nice week this week! I managed to cook everything on the menu, I had my colleagues over to our house for our faculty Christmas party, and I had an amazing Family Reading Night (over 500 people came!) and got to wear my princess dress (Thanks, Mom!)! Be sure to check out ...

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Hot Spiced Tea

There is actually no tea in this recipe. It is a great hot drink to make for a party or family gathering. Ingredients 1 gallon water 1 ½ c sugar 4 cinnamon sticks 12 whole cloves 1 12 oz. can frozen orange juice concentrate 1 6 oz. can frozen lemonade concentrate Directions Bring ...

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Pork Medallions with Cider Sauce

This recipe was absolutely amazing!The cider sauce is so flavorful and it really makes the dish. Ingredients 1-1/2 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 1" - thick medallions 1 cup apple cider 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Pepper Directions Cut the ...