Chili

This Chili was awesome. I actually found it on the internet a while ago and finally tried it last night. They say that it's "Wendy's" chili recipe. I made a few minor changes to it. This is probably the best chili I've ever eaten, and especially ever made. ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. browned...

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4-Star Brownies

Today, I have a holiday party to go to for one of my kids' class. I signed up to bring brownies. Of course, I look in my cabinet and find NO box mix of brownies. Ugh! Well, I have cocoa, and other baking items, so I'll do it the old-fashioned way. They turned out surprisingly good! Why only 4 stars...

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Hot Cocoa Mix

I am a huge fan of hot cocoa. I usually have at least 1 cup a day during the colder months--it warms me from the inside out and is very soothing. Have you noticed that a small can of semi-decent cocoa in the store is at least $4 and makes maybe 6 mug-fulls?? Expensive!! Well, I found this recipe in...

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White Enchilada Casserole

We had this at a friend's house not too long ago. I got the main idea from her, and then came home and put it together as best as I could. It turned out great! (Thanks Ann for the great meal) I'm making it again tonight. I think it has found its way into our dinner rotation. Quick, easy and yummy (my 3 requirements for an inductee to our "dinner rotation"). ingredients: 12 corn tortillas 1-2 cups...

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Lemon Jell-O Cake

A friend of mine, Shauna, brought this one night to a game night at our home. It was so so good, and lemon is always refreshing and delicious in a dessert. I made it again the other night for our ward's progressive dinner when we were hosting the dessert rotation at our home. It was a hit--and it's...

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Herb Buttered Pasta

I love this dish. It is a refreshing change to have a pasta dish instead of a heavy "meaty" dish. It is so quick and simple--and the ingredients are right in my cupboard. You can toss some blanched broccoli in with it. ingredients: 8 oz. pasta (your favorite--we use extra-wide egg noodles, but anything will work) 4 Tbsp. butter 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. thyme (or marjoram) 1...

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Egg Strata

I call it "Egg Pizza" for the sake of the kids! They seem to eat "pizza" with more enthusiasm. This recipe has been in my family for a long time. My mother made this frequently and now I make it every so often. It is hard to mess this up. Recently I went camping with my family and some friends...and I made this in the dutch oven. It was great! You can make this for breakfast, a brunch, and we have...

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Spanish Rice

This recipe has been in the family for a while now. It was given to my mother from our close friend Debi, and my mother passed it along to me. I made it last night for dinner along with the chicken cheesy enchiladas. It's a great side to have with any Mexican dish you are making. ingredients: 1 cup rice 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 3/4 tsp. cumin 1/2 onion--diced salt pepper oil 1 small can...

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Easy Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas

I tried this recipe tonight. It took only 10 minutes to prepare. I had all the ingredients on hand and it was yummy! It's a Campbell's Soup recipe.ingredients:1 can cream of chicken soup (can use %98 fat free)1/2 cup sour cream1 cup picante sauce2 tsp. chili powder (I used a bit less for the kids' sake)2...

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Katie Couric's Lemon Chicken

I found this recipe some time back in a magazine. I think it may have been Good Housekeeping. We've really enjoyed it in our family. Often, Isabel will request that I make this. I have to say that it is light, tangy and flavorful. I have these ingredients on hand--so no special trips to the store--AND--it's...

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Angel Hair Lasagna (a.k.a. Spaghetti Casserole)

A friend of mine recently asked for this recipe...we had it many moons ago when she and her hubby came for dinner. I actually got the recipe from my sister-in-law. It's a family favorite for sure!ingredients:8 oz. cream cheese*16 oz. sour cream*1 lb. hamburger or ground turkeylarge jar or can of spaghetti...

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Grandma's Rice Pudding

Growing up, my grandma would serve us rice pudding quite frequently. I always looked forward to it, though I always did wish it was just a little sweeter (my sweet-tooth). When she passed on, I checked with the family and no one really knew her recipe. I guess she just made it from her head, heart and habit. I was chatting with a friend, Debbi, and she gave me this recipe. I finally tried it today...

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Homemade White Bread

I recently had surgery, and a good friend of mind, Cindy, brought a delicious meal to my family. I wasn't able to eat much, but I did have some of her bread and immediately asked for the recipe. I just made it this morning and it was super quick and easy...and yes, yummy! I think the bread flour really...

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Crock Pot Candied Chicken

It's not really candied chicken, it is a sweet and delicious tasting chicken. I found this on a fun web-site/blog that has a TON of crock-pot recipes. We tried it and I thought I'd share it with all of you. ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 6 boneless skinless breast halves (or mix both) 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda 2/3 cup vinegar (use your favorite) 3 cloves...

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Sloppy Joes

I've made this periodically for my family--it's one of our favorite dinner nights. We love these Sloppy Joes, and really, the ingredients are all pretty much right here at home. ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef dry minced onion 1 1/2 cup ketchup 2 Tbsp. vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp. prepared mustard 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce directions: 1. Brown your beef with a...

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Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

We had this too at the camp out and it was quite tasty. My friend had all the ingredients in a bag and ready to go--the dry ingredients together, then butter and peaches each separately. It made it quite easy to throw together once at the camp site. I can imagine that I can make it in my Dutch oven, but place it in my oven at home at 350 degrees. This recipe is an adaptation from Byron's Dutch...

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Dutch Oven Teriyaki Chicken & Potatoes

Our ward had a camp out recently, and it was so much fun. A friend of mine and I decided to "dutch oven"-it together. I made the main course and she made the desert. Some while back, for one of our Relief Society Enrichment nights, we had a demonstration on Dutch Oven cooking...it was a fabulous demonstration...

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Cheesy Chicken Manicotti

My sister recently passed this recipe along to me. We finally were able to try it and it was rather yummy! Thanks Marcie! ingredients: 1 can cream of chicken soup (you can use 98% fat-free) 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 lb. (4 oz.) Velveeta Cheese (you can use Velveeta 2% for lower fat) 2 cups frozen broccoli florets (I used fresh) 12 manicotti pasta shells, uncooked 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken...

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Country Salisbury Steak

I found this recipe a while ago and we've been enjoying it on occasion. As a kid, every now and then, we'd get TV Dinners. Did your family do that? Well, I always loved the Salisbury Steak. When I came across this recipe, I was excited to try it and we weren't let down. It is extremely quick to prepare and yummy! I found it in my Kraft Every Day Foods (free) magazine. ingredients: 1 1/2 lb....

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Japanese Chicken

My visiting teacher brought this meal into us just after I had my 4th child. We really loved it, and to my happy surprise, the recipe was in our ward cookbook. In the ward cookbook it's called "Lori's Japanese Chicken" and it was submitted by Debbie Fordham. This is one of our family favorites. There...

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Taco Ring

This is an oldie-but-goodie. I believe I had it at one of the first Pampered Chef parties I attended. I made this just last night--it was quick and SO EASY. And Yummy! It was nice to bring something back into our rotation that we hadn't had for a while. ingredients:2 pkg. (16) crescent rolls (you can...

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Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip

A friend brought this over last night for game night, and it was fabulous! We love "buffalo" seasoned food, so this was right on for us. I'm always looking for a new dip too. Enjoy! ingredients: 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing 1/2 cup FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or FRANK'S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wing Sauce 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded...

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chicken quesadillas with mango chutney

When we first moved to New York, our friends invited us over for dinner one Sunday evening. This is the recipe of what she served. I thought it was delicious and creative. It's become a family favorite and whenever I see mangoes in season, I get really excited to make this again for my family. ingredients:3...

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Molten Lava Chocolate Cakes

I made this last night for our dessert. They really did turn out how they look in the picture! It is one of Jim's favorite...ok, me too! Kind of like a chocolate souffle that we would always order at our favorite restaurant in New York. They are extremely simple. If you don't have any ramekins, get some--they're rather inexpensive and good for serving your kids apple sauce or fruit in, etc. (or borrow...

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crock pot chicken tacos

My sister-in-law, Summer, shared this recipe with her recipe club. I tried it today and it was VERY simple to put together in the crock pot. It was a winner with my family. They all ate it--all of it. Very very yummy. Simple to make, yummy to eat. It passes our test.Sara served them with Navajo Fry...

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navajo fry bread

I found this on the internet tonight and made it to serve the crock pot chicken tacos on (recipe above). It was relatively easy to make and quick. Next time I make the, I think they'll be even better. Very very tasty though. I could see making these and putting a can of chili and cheese over it, or...

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Manicotti Cordon Bleu

I haven't tried this yet, but I plan to soon. I actually found it on a coupon my milk man left for me and thought it looked interesting. If you try it too, leave a comment and let me know how you liked it! ingredients: 1 pkg (12 oz.) string cheese snacks 12 slices deli ham or turkey 12 manicotti shells, uncooked 1 jar (26 oz.) pasta sauce 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup Artisan Blends Parmesan Cheese directions: 1....

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Mom's Parmesan Chicken

This recipe was given to me by Kristen Johnson...a friend in my ward. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds very tasty and not too complicated! If you try it, leave a comment and let me know how you like it! Thanks Kristen!ingredients:6 boneless, skinless chicken breastsgarlic salt1 c. of Ritz crackers½ c. parmesan cheese½-1 c. sour cream or plain yogurt¼ c. butter (optional)directions: 1. Preheat...

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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

On several occasions, I've had people's chocolate chip cookies and thought "Why don't mine ever turn out that way?" Well, last night I attended a baby shower and I found myself thinking this again. Our hostess directed me to the recipe...which happened to be from Allrecipes.com--my favorite on-line site for recipes. I thought I'd share the recipe with you too. It was rather yummy. Not too mushy, and...

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Beef Taco Skillet

I made this for dinner tonight and it was so yummy I had to run and put it on my blog to share with all of you. It really took maybe 5 minutes to prepare it and it was complete in less than 20! So so easy. It is a Campbell's recipe. Chances are...you'll have the ingredients on hand. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as my family did! ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 can Campbell's Tomato Soup (regular...

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BLT Ranch Salad Pizza

I received this recipe from a friend that is a Pampered Chef Consultant. It was just what I was looking for--something new and delicious for dinner. Though the prep time was a little more than most of my meals, it wasn't too complicated at all. It is really easy to make it --less-fattening-- too...just...

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Sausage Tortellini Soup

A very thoughtful friend brought this over last night for my family, as I've been a bit under the weather. It was so yummy, I thought I'd share it. I'm excited to have another meal to add to our family-meal-rotaion. The recipe comes from my ward cookbook...by Melinda Thompson. Thank Liv! ingredients: 2 lbs. ground Italian sausage 2 cloves minced garlic 1 med. chopped onion 6 c. beef broth 6 c. canned...

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