Monthly Archives: December 2014

Lemon Glazed Butter Cookies

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Angie

This was another new one I tried out this year. We all decided after taking a bite, Grandpa would like these! My dad really likes an intense lemon so these cookies are right up his alley. Ingredients: For the cookies: … Continue reading →

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Homemade Thin Mints

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Angie

Every year for Christmas I make so many cookies to give away that by the end of it all, I am cookie’d OUT! I have my standard cookies that I make every year and then each year I always like … Continue reading →

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Angie

I came upon this recipe yesterday and knew right away, I’d be making it for dinner. So, sure enough, I made it last night and it was darn tasty. I knew Chris would like it and when I told him about it, I … Continue reading →

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2 Ingredient Pizza Dough

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Angie

I realize you may be thinking, “This can’t possibly be right.” You’re in for a treat because not only is it right, it makes a really good pizza crust. It seems too good to be true and most of the time, … Continue reading →

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Baking Bacon

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Angie

I don’t know about you, but sometimes timing is an issue.  Making sure all the food for a meal is completed all at the same time can be a challenge especially when there are multiple items that require your attention. Breakfast is sometimes … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Potatoes

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Angie

Before I married Chris, I never had potatoes for breakfast; it’s just not something my family did. But, boy, does that man like his potatoes! So I learned fast, aiming to please him and it was easy enough to do, even … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter “Buckeye” Pretzel Bites

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Angie

In addition to the crockpot mac ‘n cheese, the girls also took these to their cast and crew potluck. Another friendly potluck portable. Someone posted this on Facebook earlier this month and  I was on my phone so I just … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Mac ‘n Cheese

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Angie

Crockpot Mac’n’Cheese 3.0. Just when I thought I’d perfected this recipe, I tweaked it ever so slightly and the results were, in my husband’s opinion, perfection. This is always a staple for potlucks and I made it again this past … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cake & Silky Ganache

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Angie

This is my favorite chocolate cake recipe. It uses one bowl, doesn’t require sour cream, and is super moist. And, like the website I found it on (link below), I agree it is the best chocolate cake recipe around. I’ve made it using … Continue reading →

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Pasta alla Vodka

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Angie

Contrary to my meat and potatoes husband, I don’t believe that meat is a requirement for all meals. He thinks I’m kuh-razy and will proceed to tell me he’s from Texas where ‘steak is what’s for dinner’. Yeah, yeah, I … Continue reading →

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