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These brownies are AWESOME!!! My entire family (including the kids) LOVE them. Ingredients Brownie Mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups…
There IS a ninja part of the scriptures. You’ll find it in the sealed portion that, uh, hasn’t been discovered yet. The 12 y.o.
Monday 7/18 b/ Cold or Hot Cereal, Fruit l/ Leftovers s/ Popcorn d/ Spaghetti Alfredo w Grilled Chicken, Green Beans, Smores Tuesday 7/19 b/ Waffles w Fruit l/ Croques…
Ingredients 6 chicken breasts 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 small can mushrooms, drained 1/2 c. white wine* 1 c. sour cream mixed with 1/4 c. flour Salt Pepper…
Ingredients 1/2 unpeeled English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds 1/2 cup plain nonfat or low-fat Greek-style* yogurt, whisked to loosen 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces) 1…
Ingredients 12 cups popped popcorn 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 (3 oz.) package cherry or other flavored gelatin Directions HEAT oven to 300ºF. Line large…
Ingredients 8 large eggs 1 garlic clove 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 fennel bulb, finely chopped (1…
Ingredients 6 eggs, hard-boiled and sliced 1 can (6 ounces) light tuna packed in water, drained 1/4 cup reduced-fat or light salad dressing (such as Italian or Caesar) 8 cherry…
My heirloom garden is progressing very well this summer. The zucchini seem to exponentially multiply overnight, so I am being creative with them in the meal plan this week. I’m…
Ingredients 1/2 lb. wide egg noodles 1 lb. creamed or whipped cottage cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/4 lb. unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup…
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