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Orange Vanilla Ice Cream Bombe

Orange Vanilla Ice Cream Bombe

   We’re dressing up store brand ice cream and sherbet, making them beautiful enough for company by layering them in a Bundt pan and freezing. You unmold it just before serving, bat your eyes and say “Oh, this spectacular little thing? This little ol’ Orange …read more

Quick and Easy Meatloaf Muffins

Quick and Easy Meatloaf Muffins

      Want something quick and easy for dinner? Something amazingly good? Here’s a delicious dinner, lunch or tasty snack the whole family will love- Meatloaf Muffins.   The best part? They’re ready from pantry to table in less than 45 minutes. The recipe’s …read more

Egg Foo Young

Egg Foo Young

Egg Foo Young Back in the day, my family used to order Egg Foo Young from our neighborhood Chinese restaurant, Chinese Village on 82nd in South East Portland. It came with brown sauce and sweet and sour sauce and I used to mix the two …read more

Southwest Casserole

Southwest Casserole

  Git along little dogie (and a short little cat) and then make this Southwest Casserole. Beefy and cheesy on the bottom with super moist corn cake on top and when the flavors meld together its casserole perfection. This easy casserole comes together in a …read more

Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Red Sauce

Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Red Sauce

  Why do you need Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Red Sauce? Because melty-gooey cheesy enchiladas smothered in an incredible homemade red enchilada sauce is Muy delicioso! Plus, this makes a very generous dinner for four for under $2.00 per serving!   CHEESE ENCHILADAS WITH HOMEMADE …read more

20 Minute Mock Beef Stroganoff

20 Minute Mock Beef Stroganoff

    This super quick and delicious family favorite can be on the table in the time it takes the pasta to cook. All the flavors of Beef Stroganoff in a fraction of the time with 20 Minute Mock Beef Stroganoff. Creamy and savory with …read more

Tops Optional Party – Three Great Potluck Ideas

Tops Optional Party – Three Great Potluck Ideas

  Tops Optional Party – Three Great Potluck Ideas! It’s not what you think it is, so get your minds out of the gutter.  It’s a big party for a small price. It’s Tops Optional Party Three with Great Potluck Ideas for friends and family. …read more

Freezer to Microwave Breakfast Bowls Save Time, Money and Morning Sanity

Freezer to Microwave Breakfast Bowls Save Time, Money and Morning Sanity

  My kids are no longer in school so I’m blissfully detached from the school year schedule. But I’m not detached from the morning chaos all families have in common. Here’s one trick I’ve found,  I have a freezer full of homemade Freezer to Microwave Breakfast Bowls. …read more

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Pineapple Rice

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Pineapple Rice

    The BEST Grilled Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Pineapple Rice . . ever! Hula dancing is optional but highly recommended. Take a mini vacay to the islands with this incredibly delicious pineapple based marinade for grilled Hawaiian Chicken and tropical flavored rice as the …read more

DIY Coffee Creamer – Attention Coffee Drinkers: You’ll thank me later.

DIY Coffee Creamer – Attention Coffee Drinkers: You’ll thank me later.

  DIY Coffee Creamers Do you use coffee creamer every day to flavor your coffee (but not DIY Coffee Creamers)?  Right now, I want you to go look at the ingredient list. I’ll wait…   See? I know, right? Partially hydrogenated this and syrup solids …read more