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  • 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. Read more →

  • Menu Plan for the Week 7/18 – 7/24/11

    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… Read more →

  • Crockpot Chicken Parisienne

    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… Read more →

  • Cucumber, Yogurt & Feta Salad

    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… Read more →

  • Colorful Caramel Popcorn

    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… Read more →

  • Egg Salad

    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… Read more →

  • Niçoise Tuna Salad Wraps

    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… Read more →

  • Menu Plan for the Week 7/11 – 7/17/11

    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… Read more →

  • Delicious Noodle Kugel

    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… Read more →

  • Lots O’Meat Lasagna

    Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck 1 pound ground Italian sausage 1 onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground oregano 1 teaspoon ground basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon… Read more →

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