In the Kitchen

Freezing Dairy Products to Stretch your Grocery Budget

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While shopping with a friend one time I seen a great deal on butter and scooped up at least a dozen and put them into my cart. My friend gave me the oddest look, she had no idea that butter could be frozen. The shock was on me when someone later told me that you [...]

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Biscuit Taco Cups

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It’s no secret that tacos are a favorite in this house. Yet, with two toddlers, it isn’t the most ‘friendly’ of recipes when it comes to … total mess! So, I thought I’d try Biscuit Taco Cups and see if they were more of a kid-friendly choice. I usually make my own biscuits {simple to [...]

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Tater Tot Casserole

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‘Casserole’ can be a bad word in my house, according to my girls. They are very picky with casseroles most likely stemming from their tendency to stick their nose up at vegetables. So, I made Tater Tot Casserole one night, just to show them that they can get excited about the term. Print Tater Tot [...]

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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies: Easy Valentines Day Treat

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After preparing dinner early one day, I found myself craving. You know that feeling – you already know that after dinner, you’ll want something sweet. And, I had time to bake! “Let’s make Whoopie pies!!” I screamed. The kids looked at me strange-like, as I waved around the new box of Betty Crocker Red Velvet [...]

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Helpful Kitchen Tips and Tricks

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Here are some helpful kitchen tips. I tried a number of these, they work like a charm! . 1. For smelly hands after chopping onions or garlic, rub them on a stainless steel spoon. The steel will absorb the odor. 2. Over-salt a pot of soup? Drop in a peeled potato, it will absorb the excess [...]

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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

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This recipe was given to me by a co-worker years ago, it’s become a favorite with adults and kids alike. Very easy to make and extremely delicious! Print Carrot Cake Ingredients • 2 cups Flour • 2 cups White Sugar • 2 tsp Cinnamon • 1 tsp Vanilla • 1 tsp Salt • 1 tsp [...]

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