Darn Good Chocolate Cake

Yep that’s name of the recipe and for good reason!   We had a cousin’s get-together this weekend and I signed up for dessert. For two reasons – one: I really enjoy baking and two: I know I will I have a dessert that I will enjoy! I made the Darn Good Chocolate Cake from [...]

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Pizza Pie

        I used the Dough Cycle on the Bread Machine yesterday, and I have to admit, I was a bit nervous. Pulling the Recipe from the Bread Lover’s Bread Machine Cookbook, it produced two nice size pizza doughs! I had my doubts, when Matty had a friend over, that there would be enough. Should I [...]

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New Found Love..

 A Bread Machine! I had been wanting one for some time, because I love bread, I can just never get the rising thing down pat. So..months ago, Tiff had handed down her machine to me! I was so gung-ho, made one loaf (which I still managed to screw up) and back in the pantry it went. [...]

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Cream Puffs

Who doesn’t like a Cream Puff? Light and flaky pastry, fluffy cream filling, rich milk chocolate topping…..yumm Alright, so I know not everyone likes them, and if I am being honest..I am glad! Take my kids for instance, since they were old enough to chew, I always told them anything with a cream or cannoli [...]

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Salisbury Steak

Well, I am pleased to announce a new recipe has been added to our lineup! I have been wanting to try this for quite some, because this is one of hubby’s faves. He was a bit leery, but he was happily surprised! You can also find the recipe for Scrumptious Salisbury Steak and Gravy  over [...]

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Menu Plans for the week 3/1

I would like to come up with a plan that I can follow but also switch around if necessary. This week, I am not totally into it, but I feel like if I put it off much longer, I will never do it!  I also have a few new recipes for snacks I would like [...]

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Baked Potato Soup

My kids are NOT big soup eaters, but this they love..and I also realized  this is an almost meatless recipe. Another meal I can add to my list! This meal cost about $10, and fed all of us, plus of good amount of leftovers! 3 boxes value size Au Gratin Potatoes 2 cups of milk 2 [...]

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Grocery Budget Stretch – Part 2

My next step in my Budget “Re-hash” is figuring out what my family likes to eat. Alright, let me re-phrase, what they LOVE that I prepare. I think if I can make a hard copy list of that, and then know to bulk buy those ingredients, that should cut down on some costs? One of [...]

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